Grand Cambridge Mansion | Harvard | free parking
Entire home in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- 10 guests
- 5 bedrooms
- 7 beds
- 3.5 baths
Hosted by V
- Superhost
- 4 years hosting
Listing highlights
In Cambridge's Baldwin neighborhood
About a 10-min walk to Harvard's museums, with Porter Square T station just a few blocks away
A kitchen built for cooking
A well-equipped chef's kitchen with induction stove, Viking cookware, and multiple coffee options
A host who goes above and beyond
Guests consistently praise how responsive and thoughtful the host is throughout their stay
Experience a luxurious blend of historic elegance & modern convenience in the spacious original wing of a Victorian mansion.
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is ideally located on a lovely side street a short walk to Harvard; red line T, restaurants, & shops; easy access to Kendall/MIT & Boston.
Visit, work, or play with ample space to gather as a group or relax in privacy in expansive bedrooms & grand living rooms.
2 free parking, 2 king rooms.
The space
Immerse yourself in the glamour of la Belle Époque (the "Beautiful Age") in this gracious historic home, thoughtfully updated with modern conveniences, comfortable furnishings, and reflecting a century of design. Inspired by our own travels to wonderful places around the world, the “Cambridge Cosmo” is luxurious, memorable, and welcoming.
Along with grand living areas and a well-equipped chef’s kitchen, the Cosmo's 5 spacious bedrooms include two king rooms, a queen room, a room with two single (twin) beds, and a dual use study with a daybed and trundle, as well as 3.5 bathrooms. Ideal for visiting professionals, academics, colleagues, and families.
We will consider hosting small events such as small dinner parties, retreats, or mini conferences: please note that these events require prior permission from the hosts.
THE SPACE:
1st floor:
• Grand dining room with mahogany table seating 10
• Elegant living room with 55” smart tv
• Spacious well-equipped chef’s kitchen with induction stove, coffee bar, 6-seater breakfast table;
• Powder room, entry hall, 10 foot ceilings.
2nd floor:
• Bedroom 1: palatial primary suite: king bed with a library bay
• Bedroom 5: dual use den with desk, 55” smart tv, twin daybed and trundle (adjoins primary)
• Full bathroom en suite to study
• Bedroom 2: gracious east suite with queen bed, walk-in closet, desk, and full en suite bathroom
3rd floor:
• Bedroom 3: stately south bedroom with king bed, desk, and dressing room
• Bedroom 4: charming north bedroom with two single (twin) beds, desk, and generous open floor space
• Bathroom with shower (no tub), iron & ironing board, clothing steamer
All bedrooms have blackout shades and (seasonal) mini-split air conditioners; additional TVs are available on request.
The chef’s kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped, with Viking cookware, Henckels knives, roasting pan, rice cooker, induction wok, blender, food processor, basic baking supplies, Nespresso, Keurig, French press, drip coffee maker with grinder, electric kettle, toaster, and generous supplies of glassware, dinnerware, and cutlery. We aim to provide many items you may need, and are a short walk (4 blocks) to two supermarkets.
See “amenities” below for more detail.
Guest access
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is a properly licensed owner-adjacent short term rental, in compliance with local laws.
Guests have exclusive use of the entire rental unit comprising the first, second, and third floor of the original wing of the mansion.
(The basement is part of your hosts’ space).
Parking is available if requested in advance of your stay.
Guests are welcome to use the front garden which is visible from the street; please respect your hosts’ privacy and do not enter areas reserved for hosts’ use (in the back & down the driveway).
Laundry is located in the basement. Guests are welcome to use the laundry - please contact us for permission to enter our space.
Standard check in time is 4 pm. Depending on the timing of your booking, same day reservations may require additional lead time to ensure the property is ready for check in.
Note: This is a SMOKE-FREE property - absolutely no smoking or vaping allowed. Due to health concerns and allergies, this is also a strictly animal-free property.
Other things to note
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is a properly licensed short term rental, in compliance with local law + mandated fire & safety inspections.
Welcome to our home! As required by Cambridge laws, your hosts live on 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.
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: subway, commuter rail, bus, blue bikes, ZipCar, rideshares.
Cambridge is great for car-free life (walk score 96); please let us know at the time of booking if you need parking.
Accessibility, age, allergies:
This historic home has steep stairs, high ceilings, an open stairwell, and upper windows overlooking lower roofs. It is not childproofed so is best suited to sensible people over 6 years old and is not ideal for people with limited mobility nor for risk takers of any age.
We aim to provide an allergy-friendly home; due to our own health concerns we allow absolutely no smoking or vaping anywhere on the property or surrounding grounds and cannot accommodate animals.
Safety and security:
This property is actively monitored with a central alarm system, video doorbell, exterior security lights / cameras and security cameras in the hosts’ areas. For added security when the home is vacant, there is a plainly visible camera in the entry hall facing the front door. This is deactivated, completely blocked, and placed in a box during guest stays - a privacy cover (physical box) is provided to ensure guest privacy.
House rules:
Please review and sign our house rules in a timely manner.
The guest making the reservation must review and sign the house rules during the fully refundable cancellation window.
For insurance reasons, prior to check in, you must provide the host with the full names of all adult guests and the ages of any children, and all adult guests are required to sign a copy of the house rules.
Check in will not be permitted if house rules have not been signed by all adult guests; host reserves the right to cancel your reservation (in line with our cancellation / refund policy) if you do not sign the house rules as required.
Any issues must be immediately reported to the host, enabling host sufficient time to address reasonable concerns. Determination of appropriate resolution for any issues shall be at host’s discretion; no refunds will be granted for unverifiable, minor, or spurious issues, or for issues that were not immediately reported to host as per this policy.
A deposit may be required.
This is a SMOKE and VAPE FREE PROPERTY - absolutely no smoking or vaping is allowed.
No unauthorized commercial use, filming, parties, or events are permitted at this property. Please contact the host if you wish to request authorization for such activities.
Maximum number of guests: 10
Amenities:
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan has been thoughtfully renovated to ensure convenience, style, and comfort - from crystal chandeliers to comfortable beds, luxurious linens, original moldings, gracious furnishings, work essentials, smart TVs, many amenities, a fully equipped modern kitchen and a coffee bar.
All bedrooms have soft cotton sheets, blackout shades, desks, chairs, and, in summer, Midea U (quiet heat pump) air conditioners.
Bathrooms have luxurious Turkish peshtemal towels, rain showers in en suite bathrooms.
Amenities include hair dryers, iron, garment steamer, yoga mat, fans, and space heater.
Large well-equipped kitchen with induction stove, Viking cookware, extensive glassware, baking essentials, rice cooker, induction wok, food processor, blender, breakfast bay, and multiple coffee / tea options (Keurig, Nespresso, French press, grind and brew coffee maker, electric kettle)
Two 55 inch smart TVs in the living room and den are set up in guest mode so that you can log in to your own streaming services or choose from Roku channels. Additional smaller tvs suitable for a bedroom are available on request.
Work facilities include fast wifi, white board, HP Envy printer (please provide your own ink if needed)
Access to guest laundry facilities is available on request (this property’s washer and dryer are in the basement utility room, which is part of your hosts’ space)
Toys and books are provided for younger guests, and we can provide an infant high chair, Stokke Tripp Trapp toddler chair, step stools, travel crib, etc as needed. Please ask in advance to ensure availability.
Registration Details
STR-189286
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is ideally located on a lovely side street a short walk to Harvard; red line T, restaurants, & shops; easy access to Kendall/MIT & Boston.
Visit, work, or play with ample space to gather as a group or relax in privacy in expansive bedrooms & grand living rooms.
2 free parking, 2 king rooms.
The space
Immerse yourself in the glamour of la Belle Époque (the "Beautiful Age") in this gracious historic home, thoughtfully updated with modern conveniences, comfortable furnishings, and reflecting a century of design. Inspired by our own travels to wonderful places around the world, the “Cambridge Cosmo” is luxurious, memorable, and welcoming.
Along with grand living areas and a well-equipped chef’s kitchen, the Cosmo's 5 spacious bedrooms include two king rooms, a queen room, a room with two single (twin) beds, and a dual use study with a daybed and trundle, as well as 3.5 bathrooms. Ideal for visiting professionals, academics, colleagues, and families.
We will consider hosting small events such as small dinner parties, retreats, or mini conferences: please note that these events require prior permission from the hosts.
THE SPACE:
1st floor:
• Grand dining room with mahogany table seating 10
• Elegant living room with 55” smart tv
• Spacious well-equipped chef’s kitchen with induction stove, coffee bar, 6-seater breakfast table;
• Powder room, entry hall, 10 foot ceilings.
2nd floor:
• Bedroom 1: palatial primary suite: king bed with a library bay
• Bedroom 5: dual use den with desk, 55” smart tv, twin daybed and trundle (adjoins primary)
• Full bathroom en suite to study
• Bedroom 2: gracious east suite with queen bed, walk-in closet, desk, and full en suite bathroom
3rd floor:
• Bedroom 3: stately south bedroom with king bed, desk, and dressing room
• Bedroom 4: charming north bedroom with two single (twin) beds, desk, and generous open floor space
• Bathroom with shower (no tub), iron & ironing board, clothing steamer
All bedrooms have blackout shades and (seasonal) mini-split air conditioners; additional TVs are available on request.
The chef’s kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped, with Viking cookware, Henckels knives, roasting pan, rice cooker, induction wok, blender, food processor, basic baking supplies, Nespresso, Keurig, French press, drip coffee maker with grinder, electric kettle, toaster, and generous supplies of glassware, dinnerware, and cutlery. We aim to provide many items you may need, and are a short walk (4 blocks) to two supermarkets.
See “amenities” below for more detail.
Guest access
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is a properly licensed owner-adjacent short term rental, in compliance with local laws.
Guests have exclusive use of the entire rental unit comprising the first, second, and third floor of the original wing of the mansion.
(The basement is part of your hosts’ space).
Parking is available if requested in advance of your stay.
Guests are welcome to use the front garden which is visible from the street; please respect your hosts’ privacy and do not enter areas reserved for hosts’ use (in the back & down the driveway).
Laundry is located in the basement. Guests are welcome to use the laundry - please contact us for permission to enter our space.
Standard check in time is 4 pm. Depending on the timing of your booking, same day reservations may require additional lead time to ensure the property is ready for check in.
Note: This is a SMOKE-FREE property - absolutely no smoking or vaping allowed. Due to health concerns and allergies, this is also a strictly animal-free property.
Other things to note
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is a properly licensed short term rental, in compliance with local law + mandated fire & safety inspections.
Welcome to our home! As required by Cambridge laws, your hosts live on 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.
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: subway, commuter rail, bus, blue bikes, ZipCar, rideshares.
Cambridge is great for car-free life (walk score 96); please let us know at the time of booking if you need parking.
Accessibility, age, allergies:
This historic home has steep stairs, high ceilings, an open stairwell, and upper windows overlooking lower roofs. It is not childproofed so is best suited to sensible people over 6 years old and is not ideal for people with limited mobility nor for risk takers of any age.
We aim to provide an allergy-friendly home; due to our own health concerns we allow absolutely no smoking or vaping anywhere on the property or surrounding grounds and cannot accommodate animals.
Safety and security:
This property is actively monitored with a central alarm system, video doorbell, exterior security lights / cameras and security cameras in the hosts’ areas. For added security when the home is vacant, there is a plainly visible camera in the entry hall facing the front door. This is deactivated, completely blocked, and placed in a box during guest stays - a privacy cover (physical box) is provided to ensure guest privacy.
House rules:
Please review and sign our house rules in a timely manner.
The guest making the reservation must review and sign the house rules during the fully refundable cancellation window.
For insurance reasons, prior to check in, you must provide the host with the full names of all adult guests and the ages of any children, and all adult guests are required to sign a copy of the house rules.
Check in will not be permitted if house rules have not been signed by all adult guests; host reserves the right to cancel your reservation (in line with our cancellation / refund policy) if you do not sign the house rules as required.
Any issues must be immediately reported to the host, enabling host sufficient time to address reasonable concerns. Determination of appropriate resolution for any issues shall be at host’s discretion; no refunds will be granted for unverifiable, minor, or spurious issues, or for issues that were not immediately reported to host as per this policy.
A deposit may be required.
This is a SMOKE and VAPE FREE PROPERTY - absolutely no smoking or vaping is allowed.
No unauthorized commercial use, filming, parties, or events are permitted at this property. Please contact the host if you wish to request authorization for such activities.
Maximum number of guests: 10
Amenities:
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan has been thoughtfully renovated to ensure convenience, style, and comfort - from crystal chandeliers to comfortable beds, luxurious linens, original moldings, gracious furnishings, work essentials, smart TVs, many amenities, a fully equipped modern kitchen and a coffee bar.
All bedrooms have soft cotton sheets, blackout shades, desks, chairs, and, in summer, Midea U (quiet heat pump) air conditioners.
Bathrooms have luxurious Turkish peshtemal towels, rain showers in en suite bathrooms.
Amenities include hair dryers, iron, garment steamer, yoga mat, fans, and space heater.
Large well-equipped kitchen with induction stove, Viking cookware, extensive glassware, baking essentials, rice cooker, induction wok, food processor, blender, breakfast bay, and multiple coffee / tea options (Keurig, Nespresso, French press, grind and brew coffee maker, electric kettle)
Two 55 inch smart TVs in the living room and den are set up in guest mode so that you can log in to your own streaming services or choose from Roku channels. Additional smaller tvs suitable for a bedroom are available on request.
Work facilities include fast wifi, white board, HP Envy printer (please provide your own ink if needed)
Access to guest laundry facilities is available on request (this property’s washer and dryer are in the basement utility room, which is part of your hosts’ space)
Toys and books are provided for younger guests, and we can provide an infant high chair, Stokke Tripp Trapp toddler chair, step stools, travel crib, etc as needed. Please ask in advance to ensure availability.
Registration Details
STR-189286
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What this place offers
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 1 space
55 inch HDTV with Roku
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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 86 reviews.
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
Ideally located on a charming tree-lined street of historic homes in the central Baldwin (fka Agassiz) neighborhood. This area has a welcoming mix of decades-long residents, newcomers, and visitors; professors, professionals, families, artists, writers, and scholars. We are very close to Harvard and Lesley University, and within easy access of MIT, Tufts, and many other colleges and universities.
Meet your host
Lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Originally from a place long ago and far away, I've lived and worked on three continents and have been based in Cambridge MA for over 20 years.
V is a Superhost
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