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Tranquil House in Cambridge

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Bicycling
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 Holmes Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Boston University - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • TD Garden - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles

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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Formaggio Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ma Magoo's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Donohue's Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Tranquil House in Cambridge

Guesthouse 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 guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Tranquil House in Cambridge feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Shared bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 elevators

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?

Check-out 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. 83 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 145 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

I liked that the room was clean, as was the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

Amazing spot! Thank you for the hospitality (:
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

Very nice Turkish cafe near apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

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

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

2/10

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

2/10

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

8/10

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

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10

Host, price, location, quiet neighborhood all pluses. Shared restroom was not a welcome surprise but manageable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022