Sunny 2 BR townhouse near Charles. Bus/bike to Harvard, MIT, fin. distr. Dogs ok | House in Watertown
2 Bedroom House in Watertown
I have lived in Watertown since the 1980s, when I came to Harvard to do my doctorate. Thrice I went abroad to teach and live; each time I came back. Why? The prosaic answer is: It’s convenient. Watertown borders Cambridge, Boston, and Waltham (and others). Additionally, it:
• Has direct buses to Harvard, MIT and BU; express buses to the Boston Financial and Seaport districts, Copley Square, and other areas. These buses connect to the Red and Green T-lines making most places in Boston, Cambridge, and the inner suburbs accessible. (I haven’t owned a car since 2017.)
• Has easy access to/from Logan airport. By the nearby Pike (I-90), at most times, it takes 20—35 minutes by car.
• Offers more space for less money, and an effective local government which, for example, clears the snow promptly.
• Has many restaurants and shops, and several supermarkets. Watertown Square (walk 5 minutes) and the historic Arsenal Yards (walk 30 minutes, or bike, bus or drive) have excellent casual dining places. You can enjoy American, Armenian, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Nepali, Spanish and Thai, and other cuisines.
• Is safe. I can’t remember the last major crime. People mostly followed CDC’s guidance during the pandemic. The Harvard-affiliated Mount Auburn Hospital is 3.2 miles/5.1 km from Watertown Square.
But what of less prosaic features? Founded in 1630, Watertown was one of the first Puritan settlements in MA. A sleepy blue-collar town with factories along the Charles, for centuries it powered American industry; some folded only in the 1980s. Arsenal Yards once housed a US Army arsenal that also shut down in the 1980s. You can still see these brick buildings. Today, they house R&D facilities and corporate offices of many genomics, biotech, and healthcare companies and “luxury” apartment complexes. Paths along the Charles are great for walks; my home is a 5-minute walk to an access point.
Outside Watertown, but easily accessible by public transport are the Freedom Trail and the many museums, symphony and other must visit places in Boston and Cambridge. Getting to the American Revolution battlefields of Lexington, Thoreau’s Walden, and other pieces of American history need a car, but are reachable in about 30 minutes.
Key features of the house:
• Newly built in July 2020; all major appliances are new.
• High speed Internet; Xfinity says it is 800 Mbps for downloads.
• Has lawns on 2 sides and off-street parking on the driveway for two compact/economy sedans. Additional free parking is available on the street
• Is a 5-minute walk to the Charles River and to one of many city parks.
• On a quiet street behind one of the largest Catholic churches in the area. Except for Sunday masses, occasional funerals and weddings, and drop off/pick up of toddlers from a pre-school, there’s minimal traffic.
• The church’s street-level parking-lots ensure that my home is flooded with natural light around the year. Even the LR in the basement has some natural light during winter days and is bright the rest of the year. I took the posted photographs in the weak sunlight of mid-November.
• MBR has a shower stall ensuite and a walk-in-closet.
• The 2nd BR has a bathtub with a shower.
• All the mattresses, including in the sleep sofa, are Tempurpedic.
• The kitchen has multiple pots and pans, a Keurig, an Instapot, and a toaster oven.
• A study and two of the kitchen cabinets aren’t accessible.
• If you wish, I can place an office desk and an office chair in the FF sitting area.
While I am away, my son, a high school teacher, who lives nearby, will be your “local host.”
Sunny 2 BR townhouse near Charles Bus/bike to Harvard, MIT, fin distr Dogs ok is located in Watertown. Sunny 2 BR townhouse near Charles Bus/bike to Harvard, MIT, fin distr Dogs ok provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Sunny 2 BR townhouse near Charles Bus/bike to Harvard, MIT, fin distr Dogs ok has 2 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Watertown has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Watertown, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Towels provided
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Soap
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Bathtub or shower
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Shampoo
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2+ bathrooms
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Toilet paper
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2 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Toaster
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Stovetop
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Electric kettle
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Oven
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Ice maker
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Dishwasher
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Washing machine and dryer
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Welcoming dogs only
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1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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Pet friendly
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Smoke-free property
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Smart TV
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Unit size: 2496 sq ft (232 sq m)
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English
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Desk chair
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Desk
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Iron/ironing board
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WiFi available
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Hot tub
Policies
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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number c0461803140 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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