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Tranquil House in Cambridge

3.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse connected to a shopping centre in Cambridge with free parking

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Front of property
Bicycling
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 28 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Connecting Rooms | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Ceiling fan
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
15 Holmes Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Boston University - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • TD Garden - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Belmont Station - 4 min drive
  • Porter Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deluxe Town Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Formaggio Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ma Magoo's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Donohue's Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Genki Ya - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Tranquil House in Cambridge

Guest house near Harvard University
Located close to Boston University and Fenway Park, Tranquil House in Cambridge provides a terrace, a garden and a library. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Tranquil House in Cambridge feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rainfall showers, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and kitchens

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1927
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [15 Holmes Street Cambridge MA 02138]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0088110491

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Kitty House Harvard Square Guesthouse Cambridge
Kitty House Harvard Square Guesthouse
Kitty House Harvard Square Cambridge
Kitty House Harvard Square
Kitty House in Cambridge
A Tranquil House In Cambridge
Kitty House Near Harvard Square
Kitty's House near Harvard Square
Tranquil House in Cambridge Cambridge
Tranquil House in Cambridge Guesthouse
Tranquil House in Cambridge Guesthouse Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil House in Cambridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil House in Cambridge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil House in Cambridge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil House in Cambridge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Tranquil House in Cambridge located?

Located in Strawberry Hill, this guesthouse is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Harvard University, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Boston University and Fenway Park. Northeastern University and TD Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Tranquil House in Cambridge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 150 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betzie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the room was clean, as was the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tremayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy access, quiet neighborhood, mass transportation easy to access, clean property and facilities, caretakers easy to get along with
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot! Thank you for the hospitality (:
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Turkish cafe near apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Adem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back!

Everything was good and Mark was very helpful and nice to us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Google, Hotels.com, and a number of other sites all displayed availability here at 9:45PM. I booked a room immediately, received a confirmation email, and arrived at the property around 10:10.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was tidy but not clean. The bed and pillows were very uncomfortable. This is a room in a house that shares the bathroom and kitchen with other guests, but there was no way to lock the room. There was no room service or cleaning of any kind. I was given one towel and one washcloth for the week. I do not recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 NIght in Cambridge

The house was indeed tranquil and very clean. It included parking and was relatively convenient for our planned outing in Cambridge and our trip to the airport the next morning. The room was quite small, but the shared bathroom was convenient and clean. Before arriving, we received an email from the property informing us that check-in time would be 2 pm, but when we arrived a few minutes before 4 pm, we were informed that we could not enter until 4 (ultimately we got in a few minutes after 4).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chelsea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZHUOYI

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerson

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KHANH

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host answers questions right away. Great place to stay and if we were here longer we would have made use of the kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked Tranquity house it is just right for us the location, no issue for parking, coffee tea, oatmeal etc. We will be checking in again in the near future thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022