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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A neatly made bed with a green quilt, two rolled towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small desk with a chair.
Dining
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Somerville, MA
  • Place, Assembly Row
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, LEGO® Discovery Center Boston
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Encore Boston Harbor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Brand New 3bd & 2ba Home Perfect for Access to Central Boston and Cambridge

This 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Apt has been recently renovated and furnished with Contemporary finishes and decor. The condo comfortably sleeps six with 3 queen sized beds in each room, also there is a sofa bed available. It has a spacious eat-in kitchen and a newly renovated bathroom. Wireless Internet, HDTV, Large back deck on 1st floor, Washer & Dryer in house. Only 8 minutes walking distance to T station. We are located in a neighborhood of Cambridge that sits near Harvard, MIT and Tufts also between the historic sights and financial center of Boston and the academic hub of Cambridge. With my location, you'll always be near your business, educational and vacation destinations in the Boston area. For visitors who come to Boston. It is easy to visit Fenway Park, Fanueil Hall, TD Garden or the Museum of Science. Historic landmarks, including Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution Museum. Assembly Square, Central Square, Harvard Square and Davis Square with its shops and great eateries, many restaurants, cafe's lounges with live music are just minutes away. The North End of Boston also known as Little Italy , has over a 100 authentic Italian restaurants at your finger tips.

2-night minimum stay. More than 6 people addition charge apply. No parties, no smoke, no events (no exceptions- sorry!). Online CALENDAR is up-to-date or contact owner for availability before inquiring. Click the CALENDAR button near the top picture.

City Salem is a 30 minutes drive distance.
Cape Cod is a 2-1/2 Hour drive all the way to Provincetown.
The White Mountains of New Hampshire are also a 2-1/2hr drive
New York City is a 4-1/2 hr. drive. Quebec City is 6 hrs.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Assembly Row. Laundry facilities are available. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Encore Boston Harbor and a few minutes from Boston Harbor
As a guest of Brand New 3bd & 2ba Home Perfect for Access to Central Boston and Cambridge, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Somerville apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Address: 21 Michigan Ave. #3, Somerville, MA 02145 WiFi: 21michigan#1 P/W: 21michigan#1! Enter Passcode: 3580 on the left Door Up to 2nd floor on door Labeled 3 on your right inter code: 0201

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number C0133172740
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Brand New Home Perfect Access Central Boston Cambridge Condo

Brand New Home Perfect Access Central Boston Cambridge

Brand New Home Perfect Access Central Boston Cambridge Condo

Brand New Home Perfect Access Central Boston Cambridge Condo

Brand New Home Perfect Access Central Boston Cambridge

Brand New 3bd & 2ba Home Perfect for Access to Central Boston and Cambridge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cathy n.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mom daughter trip

Location was fine. Neighbors were great. But not clean at all. All towels were damp and musty. Dirty pans in the oven. Trash still under the sink! We had to dust and wash bed sheets before using. No handtowels or wash clothes! We made do because we had to, but the walls were dirty even. Location was great- but cost too much for all the untidiness !! It was a special trip with 2 moms and daughters- this part was a bummer for sure!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Trip to Boston!

This was the perfect apartment for us! It’s walking distance to so many restaurants, easy trip to the grocery store as well. It was also super easy to get into the city and surrounding areas to explore each day knowing there was a comfortable place to come back to for the evenings. We all would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve, Apex, NC USA

Great Location but don't get fooled by the description

This property is in a great location. This property has most definitely NOT been refurbished. The furniture is awful, uncomfortable, and old. The beds squeak. The AC units are horribly loud. The bathroom is badly in need of renovation. The hosts are non-responsive. They didn't bother to leave enough toilet paper, trash bags or any dishwasher detergent. We actually did enjoy our stay but know what you are getting before you stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Randall S.

Liked: Cleanliness

good value and great location

Great being so close to many restaurants on Broadway. The place is as described. We were a little tight in the bathroom with five guests, but this is as advertised. Geng was accommodating to changes in the reservation dates, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Scott F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but disappointing property

Location was great for us and the space was good. However, the property was very worn and dirty. There was gross food left from previous guests. Mattresses need to be replaced. Kitchen utensils were lacking (e.g. no wine glasses or corkscrew) and no wash clothes or hand towels were provided. The host did not respond to a brief question we had, although we asked twice. No dishwasher detergent was provided even though we were asked to run the dishwasher. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Cherokee F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

This property wasn’t what we expected at all. Very disappointing…

Live and learn
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B., Van Wert

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

Close proximity to Boston and easy to catch the subway or take Uber/Lyft into the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely no problems checking in or out. Train was about seven blocks from the house so it was very convenient. Temperature was excellent.. never too cold or hot The house is good for six people. We were eight. Having one bathroom was difficult. Two of the mattress need to be replaced . They are old. The bed located in the first room as you enter is excellent. The other two need to be replaced. The pans are old so it was difficult to cook but we managed. Overall the stay way good and we left happy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Karen H.

Charming, but limited kitchen

Charming older property in a nice Boston suburb neighborhood. Comfortable rooms. Our only issue was that the kitchen was not well stocked for preparing meals -- only a few glasses and cups, no wine glasses, poor quality knives and baking/cooking pans, etc... If you're planning to do any cooking during your stay ask the owner if he's stocked up the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

kevin J.

Not the fanciest but great location.

Clean but not high-end in its finishes. Ample room for mom, dad and two adult kids. Manager was great. Location for driving was excellent, 15 minutes to about everything. Beware when parking on the street. Check the signs about street sweeping on first and third Mondays to avoid a $50 ticket.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Corydon W.

Very reasonable for the size and location

Enjoyed staying here together with some other family while in town for a wedding in downtown Boston. Very reasonable price for the size and location. To simply say "brand new" would be overstating things but this unit has had a number of updates that make a noticeable difference. Glassware and bathroom could use some improvement but would stay again. We were very easily able to Uber or Lyft to locations not within a reasonable distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Barbara B., Piqua, Ohio

It was good in a pinch

It was a nice place in an up and coming neighborhood, close to the store and restaurants.About 15 minute walk to the train. Not very clean on the inside, the shower curtain had a lot of mold. There were no washcloths. The furniture was outdated and dirty and it was three dining chairs put against the wall in the sitting area. The bed I was in felt like I would fall out if I got too close to the edge because it was so broke down. We had two cars there so he provided a parking pass but didn’t inform me that it was only a two day parking pass and got a $50 guest abuse ticket, so if you stay more than two days you have to shuffle cars. The outside was overgrown with weeds and not very tidy. It said there was a balcony, but it was locked and we couldn’t get out there. The kitchen was nice and new, had about all you need. We had to book this one on the spot because the house we originally book went off the market a week and a half before our trip, so price and availability were the deciding factors.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Amazing location

The location of this property is amazing! A short walk from the T-line and less than 3 miles away from anything and everything in Boston. The building owner was very accommodating. Only issue we had, was we (my wife and I) were in the only room without an AC unit. Got a bit hot in the evenings. Pleasant expiernce all around
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A., Ontario Canada

Great landlord. Easy walk to transit

Best and tidy. Easy walk to transit. Landlord was very pleasant and easy to do business with. Would stay again if in Boston area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Stacie W., Winter Garden, FL

Great location and nice townhouse while visiting Boston area.

Traveled with my family of 6 (2 adults, 4 teens) and were very happy with our stay. The location of the town home is very convenient to the downtown Boston area (approximately a 10 minute Uber ride). Somerville is just outside of the "main" downtown Boston area - We did not use the public transportation, so can't speak on the proximity of that, but our Uber rides were typically about $20.00 for a 6 passenger. The home is walking distance to a large grocery store (Stop and Shop), and several excellent restaurants (2 specifically that we loved - Vinny's Ristorante & La Brasa). Cute ice cream shop a couple blocks away, as well as gas station, pizza places, Dunkin Donuts, etc... Residential type neighborhood, felt very safe and comfortable walking around. We basically used Uber/Lyft to get into Boston each day - and spent the entire day there, returning at night. Never a problem getting an Uber - typically less than a 3 minute wait. We had our car, so we did drive to Harvard for the day, as parking seems a little easier to come by there than in downtown Boston. The kitchenware/silverware/drinkware could use a little help (i.e. only one coffee cup, one sharp knife, pans a little worn) - but we didn't cook much so it was not really an inconvenience for us, just something for the owner to perhaps address. A minor issue with the owner entering the premises unannounced twice while we were there - apparently a miscommunication on his part as to when we were checking out. A little unsettling, but he was very apologetic. All in all, it was a very comfortable, nicely appointed home, with pretty much all we needed. The included parking was a HUGE benefit, as almost every other place we considered either charged for parking or you were on your own to find it. There is a private driveway (shared with two other units) or you can park on the street with the provided parking pass. Again - this is a really big plus if you start looking at the cost of garage parking and meter parking in the Boston area. As to other comments on the lack of TV offerings - yes, only a handful of channels available - but when you are in a great city to explore - why sit at home watching tv anyway??? If you are a family looking for a convenient, comfortable home while visiting Boston, Harvard, etc.... I would recommend this. We were quite happy with our stay, the location of the property and the amenities that a "home" provides versus a hotel room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Samantha B.

Great stay

My friends and I really enjoyed this place for a fun weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Christina S., Lincoln Park

Spacious and close to everthing in Boston

At first site the place seemed clean and just what we needed for our 4 day vacation of six people. The 3 bedrooms with queen beds a living room, bathroom, and kitchen was definitely what we required. However, after a day on the town and the need to come home and relax, we discovered there is'nt enough seating in the living area for 6 adults, let alone comfortable seating. Love seat and chairs not comfortable or clean. Bathroom was not cleaned at all. I went to the store the following morning to get cleaners to wash the tub, toilet, and floor. Disgusting with hair, urine, soap scum, mildew, and toothpaste and god knows what else. Beds and sheets were clean, we expected hard beds and they were, just would have loved more the 1 pillow per person. Bath towels were clean and plentiful, just didn't have any wash cloths. I Bought those too when I went to get cleaners for the bathroom. Left them for future guests. All in all I think the place has great potential but the owner definitely needs to upgrade furniture and obtain a better house cleaning company. The parking was good and the owner left us a parking permit for the street. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

Great location & price!

Pros: great location in East Somerville. Less than 15 min. walk from Sullivan Station which includes Orange line T & many buses. Walking distance to a Stop & Shop, many delicious restaurants in the neighborhood & a liquor store & corner store within 1-2 blocks. The apartment itself is spacious, has washer & dryer, shared parking (free) or permit for parking on street (reasonable fee). Includes keypad entry which is super convenient. Decently stocked w/ cooking utensils. Would stay again. Cons: No measuring cups. Lots of other cooking utensils, but no measuring cups. In the amenities listed regarding this property (through our stay 10/12 to 10/17/2017) is a hot tub & community pool. Those amenities are not available. Very limited cable options (bare bones channels) though it does include all the HBOs (but not Travel, Discovery, Food, etc.). This place also listed as beachfront & downtown- not true. Access to the beach & downtown, sure, but that's all of Boston. The 3rd bedroom's mattress was at an angle, was strange. Things to note: Shared parking is kind of inconvenient b/c you have to keep moving your car out of the way so people can back out (or ask people to move their car so you can get out) but we only had a car for one night so it worked for us. Fee for street parking was reasonable but there's not always a lot of availability. You can really hear the neighbors quite well above us. Not voices, just footsteps. Bedroom 1 had very firm mattress. Not as clean as a hotel but cleaner than my apartment so....depends on how picky you are.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

frank k.

Wonderful !!

Good rooms and convenient location! Mr. Tian is helpful and considering. Would highly recommend this place for your choose to stay in Boston for families and/or group of 6.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Kathryn M.

Overall Great

Overall great experience. Nice - clean - close to great restaurants, No problems with parking. Close to Boston! We probably stayed there on the hottest night of the year....but there was an air conditioner and fan to keep things cool. All of the beds were very firm...bordering on uncomfortable. A mattress topper would be a great addition to the house inventory.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Great

Our stay was great. The kitchen was updated and the whole apartment looked just like the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

Juana L.

Great location in Boston

The apartment is as pictured and you also get to park on the driveway or on the street with a permit that is provided. The T is just a short walk away and there are plenty of good places to eat just down the street. The neighborhood is very quiet and safe. The owner to the apartment was very responsive with any requests we had.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016

4/10 Poor

Geraldine T.

Upgrade needed

The living room furniture wasn't adequate for our group (7). The bedrooms were ok. There were no sharp knives or baking pans, or mixing bowls in the kitchen. The owner needs to upgrade the bathroom towels. The tub was very slippery and there was nothing to hang onto. The place was not clean. The entryway into the second floor was very dirty. There were bags of cement and other things on the floor, dust bunnies and dirty. There was dust under beds, on furniture and in corners. There were dirty towels under the kitchen sink (we cleaned under and washed them). The owner needs a new cleaning service. The walk to the subway was more like 12-15 mins. The owner has a cute, little place, but it definitely needs an upgrade.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2016

6/10 Okay

Amy V.

A lot of Pros and Cons

PROS: close to T train and the neighborhood residents are very nice. A lot of space in the apartment so you don't feel on top of each other. CONS: brand new floors and kitchen but Less than comfortable furnishings, not very clean, bring your own towels (towels are provided, but they were like drying yourself with cardboard), we had to turn on the heat (after trying to get the owner to come over and help b.c it wouldn't kick on) and both nights at 430am the radiators (only 2 of the 7 because only 2 worked) started banging and spitting brown water, bring your own coffeepot....4 cup maker (which is really 2 cup) plus 4 people that drink coffee equals hours of making coffee and finally your "parking spot" is not really a parking spot but an available position in a line of cars that if you need to get out you need to find the owners of the cars behind you. Advice to the owner...you have a nice place here in a good location...take some pride in the upkeep (hire a new house keeping service...seriously) and comfortable furniture means the world when you are spending time in a place other than your own home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2015