Gorgeous 4+ br 3.5 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan

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"Beautiful home that was perfect for family to get together. Helpful and responsive hosts. "
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10 / 10
Outstanding(9 Ratings)

House in Somerville, MA

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is the original wing of a Victorian mansion, beautifully blending historic elegance & modern convenience. Ideally located on a charming side street centrally located for all of Cambridge's attractions. Luxurious living spaces, king suite, queen suite, king room, twin room, study / den with daybed & trundle, and 3.5 bathrooms. Parking available on request.

5 blocks to Harvard, 1 block to Mass Ave. Near red line T (Porter), restaurants, cafes, shops, & Harvard Yard, ~20 minute walk to river. Easy access to all of Cambridge, Boston, and beyond, with superb transportation options.

The space:
This home has been recently renovated to ensure convenience and comfort: huge kitchen with induction stove, quartz counters, high end cookware, breakfast bay, and multiple coffee / tea options.
All bedrooms have blackout shades, desks and chairs.
Bathrooms have luxurious Turkish peshtemal towels; en suite bathrooms have rain showers.
High ceilings on the first and second floor bring historic grandeur to the bedroom suites, dining room, living room, and kitchen.

1st floor: living rooms
Hogwarts-worthy entry hall; large, well-equipped kitchen with a bay window, breakfast table, induction stove, Nespresso, Keurig, French press, and grind and brew coffee maker; elegant living room with 55" smart tv; dining room with table seating 10; and a powder room.

2nd floor: two bedroom suites
PRIMARY: palatial king suite with a library bay; adjoining den/study with desk, 55" smart tv, daybed and trundle; and full en suite bathroom
EAST "butterfly": gracious queen suite with a walk in closet with stained glass window, whimsical desk, and full en suite bathroom

3rd floor: two spacious bedrooms form a third suite sharing a large (shower, no tub) bathroom
SOUTH: stately king bedroom with a desk and dressing room
NORTH: charming twin bedroom (two single beds) with a desk

Perfect location:
Short walk to Harvard Yard, Lesley, Porter, Harvard Square; convenient for the Charles River, Kendall Square, MIT, Davis Square, Tufts, Boston hospitals, downtown Boston and more. Superb transportation access: red line T subway, commuter rail (Fitchburg / North Station), bus (77, 96, 83, 87), blue bikes, ZipCar, Mass Ave, usually very short waits for rideshares (Lyft, Uber).

Guest access
Welcome to our home! As required by Cambridge laws, your hosts live in the property and may be at home in the adjacent wing. The wings are self-contained, have separate entrances and are thoughtfully oriented to provide peace and privacy, giving a single family feel.

The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is on the first, second, and third floor of the original wing of this Victorian mansion.
The basement is part of your hosts’ space: guest basement access is limited to emergency egress and use of guest laundry facilities on prior request.
We encourage guests to enjoy car-free Cambridge life. If you do need to drive, parking is available - please request parking in.advance of your stay. Please do not park in or block the main driveway.
This property has a professionally monitored alarm system. The property has a video doorbell and there are exterior security cameras and motion-activated lights around the property and in the basement. For added security when empty there is a plainly visible camera in the entry hall (views front door): this is disarmed between guest check in and check out time. No cameras view any private spaces such as bedrooms or bathrooms.
Note: This is a SMOKE-FREE property - absolutely no smoking allowed

Accessibility, age, allergies:
This historic property has steep stairs, high ceilings, an open stairwell, upper floor windows overlooking lower roofs, and is not childproof. It is not ideal for people with limited mobility nor suitable for risk takers, and is best for sensible people over 8 years old.
We aim to provide an allergy-friendly home; due to our own health concerns we allow absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property or surrounding grounds and cannot accommodate animals.

House rules:
Please ensure that you review our house rules.
For insurance reasons you will be required to sign these before your arrival, and to provide the names of all adult guests as well as the ages of any children who will staying.
Do not tamper with or attempt to disable the alarm or security system.
This is a SMOKE FREE PROPERTY - absolutely no smoking is allowed
No commercial use, filming, parties, or events are permitted at this property.

Amenities at Gorgeous 4+ br 3.5 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

Map of Somerville, MA


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(9 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
Beautiful home that was perfect for family to get together. Helpful and responsive hosts.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2024
We had a very enjoyable stay - location, cleanliness, character, communications. Hoping to return.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
We were n Boston to celebrate my 80th birthday and this was such a lovely place for the family to convene—very comfortable and well appointed. The stairs were a bit tough for 80 yo knees but nothing to be done about that. Host could not have been more accommodating and helped my daughter surprise me with flowers, wine, and cheese upon our arrival.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2024
The Cosmo is beautiful and in a wonderful location. We had the best time.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Gorgeous 4+ br 3.5 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Gorgeous 4+ br 3.5 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Gorgeous 4+ br 3.5 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.