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Union Square House

Holiday 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 Wi-Fi
  • 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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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
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
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 area

Prospect Hill, a neighbourhood in Somerville, is home to this holiday home. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Harvard Square and The Shops at Prudential Center. Check out an event or a game at TD Garden, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Somerville, MA

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
  • ‪Maprang Bakery - ‬3 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 at Union Square House?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Union Square House located?

Located in Prospect Hill, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Harvard University, Harvard Square and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. TD Garden and Encore Boston Harbor are also within 3 miles (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 travellers 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

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Perfect

Perfect place, amazing location and the host is amazingly responsive and easy to communicate with. All around hope to stay here on another visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Clean, well-organized place. Host incredibly helpful and easy to deal with. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

maryann h.

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

Easy location, clean home!

Joe was an awesome host. Easy to reach and really helpful! The home was walking distance to a handful of restaurants as an added benefit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth F.

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

Convenient Location

We stayed here for a family wedding at Warehouse XI. The house was just around the corner from the wedding, and easy to get to the T station and shops, etc. in Sommerville. Great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex and Sharan Y.

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

Superb Somerville Spot!

Very friendly and helpful host, very well stocked VRBO, great beds, great a/c, close proximity to bus & subway & excellent kids' park, and +++amazing backyard for our kids! Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nat C.

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

Somerville Union Square

Apartment was great for Union Square. Comfortable and well located with a great new bath. Steep, narrow stairs to 3rd floor bedrooms a small hurdle but our stay was without complaint otherwise. We were happy to find it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William Y.

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

Yates family getaway

Only reason for the 4 star is the two rooms at the top of what seemed like a latter/ stairs very steep. Over all it was clean and a great neighborhood. I would not hesitate to say again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann G.

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

Great trip to Boston!

Property manager was great and helpful! We love that the property came with a parking pass and the location was great. Easy walking access to the T line and all Boston has to offer. The stairs were shallow, but that’s the nature of a house that size and layout. My kids loved their bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian R.

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

Awesome location, lovely home

My family and I were in for a wedding and this turned out to be literally around the corner from the venue. The location was convenient, but also in a lovely part of town. The house itself is a mix of dated construction and modern upgrades. The bathroom, in particular, is quite comfortable. On the flip side, the stairs going up to the top floor bedrooms are very, very steep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi W.

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

Excellent stay

Very clean and comfortable. Great backyard and very convenient to the CVS, Target, farmers market, Warehouse XI wedding venue and more. Communication was great. The bathroom is updated and very nice. The stairs to the upstairs bedrooms are very very steep—not a problem for our group but be aware if anyone in your group has mobility issues!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pros: Plenty of room for our family of 5. Our kids loved the upstairs bedrooms and little backyard. Very close to shopping/dining and we loved the Maprang Bakery for breakfast! Walkable distance to Harvard & plenty of parks & playgrounds nearby. Owner was a fast communicator and accommodating to our requests. Cons: Would not be a good choice for visitors with mobility issues (steep stairs, beds are very low to the ground).
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

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

Fun neighborhood with lots of restaurants

We picked this house with plans to use the nearby subway station for a day trip into Boston, but with so many nearby restaurants and a great farmers market (on Saturday) there was no need. We walked to/from Harvard Square and visited lots of nice shops. Parking late on Friday was a little challenging but we found a spot. My “babies” are young adults so this wasn’t an issue, but the steepness of the steps up to the 3rd floor rooms would be tricky with littles. Thanks for a fun family weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great location, well equipped

The house is right around the corner from good restaurants and bars. It was well equipped with extra bedding, kitchen items and a visitor parking pass. The stairs are steep but we got comfortable using them after the first day. We turned on the ac's, lights, tv and fans, ended up blowing a fuse but the property manager was very responsive and it was an easy fix. The bed was too firm for me but the rest of the family slept fine. The neighborhood is peaceful and felt safe. It is very close to Union Square T station. Overall, great place to stay. I'd stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susannah R., Austin, TX

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

Great location, steep stairs

This property was great for our quick visit to Boston. The neighborhood is very nice and walkable. It was quiet and the beds were comfortable. Window units upstairs kept it cool. The stairs to the third floor are treacherous, the treads are narrow and there's nothing to hold on to at the top. The motion sensor lights on the steps are helpful for night, though. The bathroom is very nice, love the shower. The walk to Union Square station is very easy, we took the green line into town and it was great. There's a little park at the end of the street that's sweet as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

A Boston Launchpad

Joe's place is v well-situated for exploring central Boston and its many tourist splendors. The T (subway) station is a 5-minute walk and then you have quick and easy access to all parts of the city. This newish train line extension makes Union Square feel like the Williamsburg/Brooklyn of Boston – a hip neighbourhood itself with superior travel options into the main parts of the center (which is perhaps why Union Square is now the hot neighbourhood for new restaurants in Boston). The house is a home, not a rental property, so it is full of charm and amenities. It will well-maintained and, while the internal stairways are steep, my young kids and not-so-young parents had minimal trouble navigating them thanks to the bannisters in place. Finally, the host is well-organized, informative, responsive and really friendly. A first-rate experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024