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Union Square House

Vacation home with kitchen, near Harvard University

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Nestled in the heart of Union Square, this charming home offers a private garden oasis amidst the bustling neighborhood. Enjoy two floors of living space, complete with a full kitchen and cozy living room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Union Square House

In the middle of Union Square with tons of restaurants, music, bars and farmers market, yet on a small cul de sac with a private and comfy garden oasis. Best of all, steps to the new Train station to take you directly to all Boston has to offer.
We love our location and our home. Quirky yet comfy. Two floors of living with a full kitchen, new rain shower bathroom, and 3 bedrooms and a cozy living room.

Union Square was recently rated as one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Come see what it's all about.
https://www.timeout.com/boston/news/union-square-coolest-neighborhoods-world-2024-092624

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Steep European style stairs to third level with 2 of the three bedrooms.
If you're bringing a pet, you must pay the pet fee at booking This allows us to keep cleaning fees low for all while also allowing pets. Thank you

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number C0253642740

About the neighborhood

Map
MA, Somerville

What's nearby

  • Assembly Row - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Harvard University - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 5 min walk
  • East Somerville Station - 10 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Life Alive - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Remnant Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Independent - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bloc Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Union Square House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Union Square House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Union Square House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Union Square House located?

Located in Prospect Hill, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Harvard University, Harvard Square, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. TD Garden and Encore Boston Harbor are also within 3 mi (5 km). East Somerville Station is 10 minutes by foot and Gilman Square Station is 14 minutes.

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Union Square House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alefiya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Very quiet, clean, located next to some great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and ready right on time. Communication with the owner was outstanding!We were moving students in to an apartment closer to Harvard so the location was ideal.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location when visiting Boston. Walking score is high. You can grab a bite to eat or sit down and enjoy drink at the local bars and eatery. Close to the T. Our host Joe is great. He responded to all messages and helped us better plan for our annual trip to watch College Football
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, downstairs bedroom smelled a little mildewy, very creaky steep stairs to the other two bedrooms. Very communicative host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described and the host was very responsive. We enjoyed the walkable proximity to the local park, food options, and the T line.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So we'll set up for travelers. They thought of everything. The shower is flippin' amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Had a wonderful stay. Location great. House as described, clean, and comfortable. Would recommend for a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice updated apartment

The overall experience was excellent, the host was extremely responsive and accommodating! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, close to restaurants and metro

We had a grest stay during our trip to Boston! Check in process was easy and property was accurately described. It is right by a metro stop making it very easy to get into downtown boston. There are also lots of restaurants and shops close by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

Good vibe, comfy stay, fine location. No complaints. Host was responsive and on top of the care of the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sommerville classic home

A bright cozy kitchen and beautifully updated bathroom made this home very comfortable for our stay in Boston. Its steep stairs and creaky floors give it the right amount of charm. We walked to the green line, flower shop, outdoor market, bakery and restaurants. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiling T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great location, very close to the T station. House is super clean, comfortable, well stocked. There is plenty of room for family of 6. Shower is awesome. Host is easy to communicate with. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Milly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short distance ride to Fenway

Great location! Less than two blocks to train station. Took less than half an hour to get to Fenway. Local dining shop steps away. Good family time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Andy

Property was great - well maintained and stocked, comfortable beds, clean. There was a Pride event in Union Square behind the house and we could barely hear it.The neighborhood is has lots of restaurants/shops and the house is less than two blocks from a T station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Good location

The location is close to good restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location! Very Clean!

Very convenient for getting off the transit and fun area to wander around! House was easy to check into and very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

Convenience to every kind of restaurant as well as the train station while still being in a quiet cul de sac was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boston Trip

Very convenient location. Easy access to public transportation into Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Property was in an excellent location - very central. Clean and hospitable. Very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First stop

Perfect location for us who wanted to visit Harvard and MIT.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

This was a family trip to Boston, all of us except my wife for the first time. We had a packed trip and this property was perfectly located in a great neighborhood, with about a 5 minute walk to the T. This was our primary transportation, so that was really nice. The property was clean and well maintained, with a separate room for my wife and I, a friend that was with us, and our 3 children. Joe, the owner, was very quick to respond to questions and was above and beyond accommodating. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Stayed for 2 nights. Great location, house was very clean and well stocked. Kids loved the top floor. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing time

The house was great and the host was amazing!! Would come again if I’m ever in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Katje M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall weekend fun!

Location was super convenient, shower was excellent. Leftover foods in cabinets and fridge were a bit unexpected.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Start with the best part - This house is in a great location 2 blocks from T and in a fun neighborhood with good restaurants.It's not clear in the description or photos - the house is actually the 2nd and 3rd floor of the home. The 3rd floor is up a very steep set of steps that was not an option for our mobility challenged family member. 3rd floor beds are on low platforms which could also be a challenge based on mobility.The bathroom is nicely updated and very clean. The rest of the house is a bit like staying at your eccentric family member's house and it was a bit musty.The kitchen had lots of dishes and you could easily cook here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025