About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Tranquil House In Cambridge offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, tennis court, and outdoor play area. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and laundry service, ensuring a relaxing and convenient experience. Convenient Location: Located in Cambridge, the guest house is 13 km from Logan Airport. Nearby attractions include John F. Kennedy Park (3.4 km), Brattle Theatre (3.5 km), and Harvard Square (3.6 km). An ice-skating rink and boating are available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and room cleanliness, Tranquil House In Cambridge provides excellent service and comfortable accommodations.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
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1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
Bedroom 5
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ann
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautiful surroundings, proximity of the supermarket
  • Maria
    United States United States
    We had an excellent stay at this apartment! The place was quiet and well-maintained, with all the amenities we needed. We were pleasantly surprised by the affordable price, and the host was incredibly welcoming. We were fully satisfied and will...
  • Matteo
    Canada Canada
    The owners are the kindest person we could meet. The house is clean and very well located. I suggest a stay with them
  • Kim
    Netherlands Netherlands
    I had very good contact with the hosts, Mark and his wife. They were both very friendly and helpful. Mark helped me get my laundry washed and dried in the machines. The old wooden house reminded me of growing up in my family's old wooden house not...
  • Jeff
    United States United States
    Mark and Ying are great hosts. Positive, outgoing, and helpful. They have a great attitude and are sincere in seeing that their guests are comfortable.
  • Hamilton
    United States United States
    It was very clean and easy to deal with. The parking was great for Cambridge!
  • Sunter
    United States United States
    the hosts (kitty + mark) are incredibly kind, thoughtful, and accommodating. fantastic location between fresh pond and mount auburn cemetery. a 5 min walk to delicious cafe, sofra. it’s like an adult hostel, do we also met other sweet people. all...
  • Rob
    United States United States
    Great location right by fresh pond. Really nice house. Great room with an awesome bed. The host was really off the charts awesome, just made the whole thing one of the best stays ever.
  • Amy
    United States United States
    Private room, perfect location, lovely little garden out front.
  • Williams
    United States United States
    Cleanliness, Mark was extremely kind and hospitable.

Hosted by Kitty Li

9.5
Host review score
Kitty Li
This 2,000 sq. apartment on the 2nd & 3rd floor is one unit of the two family house. Each floor has 2 bedrooms, total 3 queen size beds and 2 full size beds. Large living & dinning area, hardwood floor throughout the entire apartment. From enclosed big front & back porch, you may see nice neighborhood and my green back yard with sunny deck. 2 private parking space will keep for you. - Free high speed Wifi, - Fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, Utensils, plates, bowls, and mugs, - Sony 55" - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV with High Dynamic Range - Soft towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, iron, ironing board, and hair dryer are provided, - Split ductless air conditioner, - Celling fans, - Free laundry in the Apt.
I like travelling, reading, cooking, planting and making friends.
Great Location: -Very quiet and safe neighborhood, convenient access to everywhere -Transportation, restaurants, Shops are in walking distance, -Whole food, Star Market, Trader Joe's, CVS, Dunkin' Donuts, Hand & Nails Manicure shop and Mt. Auburn Hospital are all in walking distance, - A very nice Turkish café (Sofra) is just around the corner. - Nice running, jogging area, excellent bike lanes, biking score is 89! - 1 mile from the Charles River. - 1.7 miles from Harvard University, - 2.9 miles from Boston University, - 3.2 miles from MIT, - 3.4 miles from Fenway Park, - A few minutes walk to Bus Stop, short ride will bring you to Harvard Sq, Red Line subway which bring you to MIT, MGH, downtown Boston, UMass Boston and David Sq. in Somerville.
Languages spoken: English,Chinese

Property surroundings

House rules

Tranquil House In Cambridge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Tranquil House In Cambridge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 13807