Family-friendly homes near MIT, Harvard & Downtown Boston
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Reviews
Tiffany
January 2026 · Airbnb
We had an amazing stay, and Lia and Blake really went above and beyond as hosts! The apartment decor was adorable and cozy, and it had lots of extra practical touches (eg hooks and small mirrors in the bedrooms, extra towels for drying hair, white noise machines, coffee bar all set up in kitchen), that made it a true pleasure to stay in, especially with a 3 year old. And when we needed laundry detergent, they dropped it off in half an hour. We asked incidentally about sledding locations nearby for our toddler and they didn't have any favorites, but looked some up for us! But what made them truly one-in-a-million hosts was that when my husband accidentally ordered some items from Amazon to the apartment address instead of our own after we'd left, they kindly dealt with the inconvenience and took them to UPS to be returned for us! These are good people, beyond just being good hosts with a fantastic apartment, and we really appreciated their efforts to take care of us.
Ziyang
January 2026 · Airbnb
Wonderful hosts, lovely place, and perfect location. You can find great restaurants and markets within 10 mins walk. The subway station is also close to the house. Very glad I chose to stay here for my first time in Boston! Definitely will be back!
Bethany
December 2025 · Airbnb
I stayed here as a solo female for a few days during a business trip when other local hotels were sold out. The place was impeccably clean and felt safe at all times of day. The master bed was firm but comfortable, and the living room and kitchen were spacious and well-appointed. Everything about the stay was seamless / effortless - as soon as I arrived it felt like I lived in the house. The bathroom is on the smaller side but that didn't bother me since I was staying there alone. I would definitely stay here again!
Marshall
December 2025 · Airbnb
We had a wonderful experience at 8 Suffolk. The place exceeded our expectation. Extremely clean and well appointed. Our host was responsive. Answered all our questions and provided several resturant recommendations.
Would highly recommend.
Alvaro
December 2025 · Airbnb
The apartment is in a quite street, but close to everything. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. The apartment itself is in great condition and is quite cozy. It is a real find.
Stephanie
November 2025 · Airbnb
This is a very nice apartment- super clean, well appointed and in a very nice neighborhood. Central Square is just a short walk away with tons of stores/restaurants/T-stop.
Kristi
November 2025 · Airbnb
one of the most hospitable hosts we've had the pleasure of working with! they were ultra responsive , accommodating, and helpful. they clearly take pride in their home and role as hosts, making sure that their guests are comfortable and feel "at home". the home itself was as described/photoed, super clean and well stocked. we traveled with our young toddler and found the unit fairly baby-proofed/relatively easy to baby-proof. just a note that the unit is located on the second floor through a fairly narrow and shallow-stepped staircase, which makes strollers a bit of a hassle. that said, if you have a car, would recommend leaving the stroller in the trunk as the parking is right around the back and very convenient. the apartment is in a great location (close to central). would absolutely recommend and stay again if the occasion arose.
Veronica
November 2025 · Airbnb
What a great place! The location is amazing. It is right in the heart of Cambridge, walkable to so many things, and also with easy parking. We shopped at Whole Foods a few blocks away. The apartment is super comfortable, clean, and well decorated. I also accidentally left a charger behind and they offered to mail it to me - so thoughtful. The street is quiet and beautiful. I will definitely stay here again when I come to Boston.
Suzanne
November 2025 · Airbnb
This was one of the best places that I have stayed in. Everything was spotlessly clean, the kitchen had everything you would need to make dinner or breakfast and the beds very comfortable. I would recommend staying here for anyone visiting Cambridge for work or play. The neighborhood was very safe and quiet but close to the shops and restaurants.
Sarah
November 2025 · Airbnb
My two teens and I had a great stay here while in town visiting Harvard and MIT, both of which are less than a mile away from here. The unit was very clean and comfortable with enough space to make a movie night comfortable and breakfast every morning a treat! Blake was extremely helpful, offering recommendations and being flexible and getting back to me extremely quickly. While we were close to everything our street was quiet and we always felt safe walking around at night. All in all a really great stay!
