Apartment in Somerville, MA
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this apartment rental
An elegant, contemporary, architect-designed, skylit, tree-top apartment, the Treehouse is conveniently located between Harvard Square & Fresh Pond, in the in the heart of quiet, green, Huron Village, with its galleries, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, used bookstore, galleries and teeny-tiny fire station, which kids love.
Food options include Formaggio (a take-out gourmet shop with wine tastings and a weekend outdoor barbecue), Hi-Rise Bakery, and several local restaurants. At Fresh Pond Mall, a 10-minute walk, are Starbucks, Trader Joe, Whole Foods, & TJMaxx, as well as sushi, Panera, Chipotle, and Greek specialties at Ma Magoo's.
We are between Tufts and Harvard, and the other universities are easily accessed by public transportation. Walk or bike to Harvard & Porter Squares, the Charles River, & the 2.5 mile Fresh Pond loop. Continue onto the Minuteman Bike Path, 11 miles long, through Arlington & Lexington to Bedford. Close to Route 2. For rainy days,
Two bus lines stop within 3 blocks. At Alewife T station (also walkable) are the commuter rail, and the GO bus to NYC. Easy access to Rts. 2 & 128. Near jogging paths, bike trails, playgrounds, & parks.
The space
This stylish, contemporary, architect-designed, skylit, tree-top apartment can sleep four: 2 in the queen bed, 1 on fold-out couch in the office and one on an additional fold-out foam mattress in the office or the living room alcove.
Gleaming light ash hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves & cubbies, dramatic dormers, European cable lighting, 14' ceilings. Contemporary compact kitchen; large bath with shower & tub, dimmable low-voltage lighting, & roomy storage. A charming mix of antiques & contemporary pieces. Fully furnished including linens & kitchenware. Air-conditioned, cable, "instant office" (wireless internet, a computer monitor) & bicycles. Laundry facilities are in the basement.
Outside, enjoy our large backyard with its 2 patios, double hammock, lounge chairs, firebowl, croquet lawn and wi-fi.
Easy on-street parking. (Visitor parking pass included. For longer-term guests, a garage parking space is available for $175/month extra.) Non-smoking, no pets.
Just bring your suitcases. A perfect writer's retreat.
Other things to note
(Please note: the discount applies to the base nightly rate, not to the additional guest or housecleaning charges and not to the special high-season periods -- college graduation weeks and Christmas/New Year's.)
Food options include Formaggio (a take-out gourmet shop with wine tastings and a weekend outdoor barbecue), Hi-Rise Bakery, and several local restaurants. At Fresh Pond Mall, a 10-minute walk, are Starbucks, Trader Joe, Whole Foods, & TJMaxx, as well as sushi, Panera, Chipotle, and Greek specialties at Ma Magoo's.
We are between Tufts and Harvard, and the other universities are easily accessed by public transportation. Walk or bike to Harvard & Porter Squares, the Charles River, & the 2.5 mile Fresh Pond loop. Continue onto the Minuteman Bike Path, 11 miles long, through Arlington & Lexington to Bedford. Close to Route 2. For rainy days,
Two bus lines stop within 3 blocks. At Alewife T station (also walkable) are the commuter rail, and the GO bus to NYC. Easy access to Rts. 2 & 128. Near jogging paths, bike trails, playgrounds, & parks.
The space
This stylish, contemporary, architect-designed, skylit, tree-top apartment can sleep four: 2 in the queen bed, 1 on fold-out couch in the office and one on an additional fold-out foam mattress in the office or the living room alcove.
Gleaming light ash hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves & cubbies, dramatic dormers, European cable lighting, 14' ceilings. Contemporary compact kitchen; large bath with shower & tub, dimmable low-voltage lighting, & roomy storage. A charming mix of antiques & contemporary pieces. Fully furnished including linens & kitchenware. Air-conditioned, cable, "instant office" (wireless internet, a computer monitor) & bicycles. Laundry facilities are in the basement.
Outside, enjoy our large backyard with its 2 patios, double hammock, lounge chairs, firebowl, croquet lawn and wi-fi.
Easy on-street parking. (Visitor parking pass included. For longer-term guests, a garage parking space is available for $175/month extra.) Non-smoking, no pets.
Just bring your suitcases. A perfect writer's retreat.
Other things to note
(Please note: the discount applies to the base nightly rate, not to the additional guest or housecleaning charges and not to the special high-season periods -- college graduation weeks and Christmas/New Year's.)
Amenities at "The Treehouse" : Elegant living near Harvard
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Somerville, MA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
We had a wonderful stay. The host Janet was a great host with a very clean VRBO treehouse located in a beautiful neighborhood that is close to small markets and boutiques. Our host walked with us to the local market to get some coffee and breakfast meats. The property where we stayed looked like it was right out of a Good Housekeeping picture...We're looking forward into going back...Scott and Kelly
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
Lovely little apartment in a quiet part of Cambridge. Had everything we needed. The dedicated office space is perfect if you need to do a little work. 20 minute scenic walk to Harvard. Janet was very welcoming. When we come back to Boston, we’ll be booking the treehouse!
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"We had a wonderful stay. The host Janet was a great host with a very clean VRBO treehouse located in a beautiful neighborhood that is close to small markets and boutiques. Our host walked with us to t..."
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