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Our extended family of 5 (4 adults, plus 1 infant) plan to visit Cambridge for family reunion in October for 4 days.
We are 2 couples, one with year-old son and both mom and baby are celiac so being able to access a kitchen is a must for a happy holiday.
We thought we had found the perfect place on-line, a condo with 2 bedrooms in central Cambridge, but no response from renter after a full week.
Anyone here got some personal knowledge of this area? Or should we bite the bullet, forget charm and atmosphere and just find a Marriot Residence?
Boston/Cambridge-short term rental/kitchen essential!
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October is a tough time in Boston and Cambridge because of leaf peepers, parents weekends, and football early to mid month and the Head of the Charles Regatta the third weekend.
I assume you found this non-responsive condo on VRBO; if not, have a look at that. I don't know of any suite-with-kitchen hotels in Cambridge. There is an Embassy Suites just across the Charles, but I don't know if they have kitchens, and they are not on any public transportation.
There are corporate short term rental flats in Boston (Financial district). It is important to be near the Red Line, and I don't know if you can find a place for less than a week. Good luck!
There is a Marriott Residence Inn in Kendall Square, on the Red Line and well located for your Cambridge visit. As Ackislander says, October is a very busy month in Boston, so don't wait too long to reserve. Maybe make a reservation that you can cancel, in case you find a more charming alternative.
Try craigslist.com Boston, under sublets/temporary -- I have seen lots of short-term sublet opportunities in this student/faculty - heavy area. You may not find October listings until later this spring/summer, however. Also consider looking in Medford and Somerville, which are just north of Cambridge.
(Of course beware of craigslist scammers).
good to know about that Marriott Residence, cw, that would certainly fill the bill if they can get in.
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It was a Home Away property that we investigated, but thanks for the tip...I will book the Marriot (or its kin) while checking out VRBO property.
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LJ