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The Cambridge Karma House

Comfortable apartment, walk to Harvard University

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The Cambridge Karma House

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Corner | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Garden
Property grounds
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Overview of The Cambridge Karma House

6.4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

17 Banks Street St, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Popular LocationHarvard University2 min walk
  • Popular LocationZoe's2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouth Station12 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)19 min drive

Room options

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Traditional Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Classic Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Corner

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

The Cambridge Karma House is located in Riverside, a neighborhood in Cambridge, and is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Revere Beach, while Museum of Science and New England Aquarium are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 2 min walk
  • Harvard Square - 7 min walk
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4 min drive
  • Boston University - 4 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 7 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 7 min walk
  • Pavement Coffeehouse - 6 min walk
  • Le's - 6 min walk
  • Waypoint - 3 min walk
  • The Hourly Oyster House - 7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cambridge Karma House

Comfortable apartment, walk to Harvard University
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free apartment building has express check-in and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area. Each apartment features a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave, plus a dryer and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include free WiFi, a balcony, and a private yard.
The Cambridge Karma House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 45 per stay

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • Near a metro station

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • 5 units
  • Built in 1885
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email with check-in information
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 19 2022 to January 11 2025 (dates subject to change).
This property will be closed from August 29 2022 to August 31 2024 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 29.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per stay

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 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
Tax ID - C0177510491
This property accepts credit cards
Property Registration Number No Registration ID

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Cambridge Karma House Apartment
Karma House Apartment
Cambridge Karma House
The Cambridge Karma House Apartment
The Cambridge Karma House Cambridge
The Cambridge Karma House Apartment Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cambridge Karma House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cambridge Karma House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at The Cambridge Karma House?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Cambridge Karma House located?

Located in Riverside, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 2 mi (3 km). Harvard Square Station is 7 minutes by foot and Central Square Station is 13 minutes.

The Cambridge Karma House Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 48 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marleneq

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a good experience
I am sorry I did not take the reviews into account when booking this property. The house is falling apart, very run down. Even though the cleaner made a huge effort to clean, it is actually not clean-able.Not sure how come this is listed on hotels.com
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
excellent location close to harvard square. the building is not in the best of shape but is more than sufficient for comfort. all the amenities are in excellent condition and i found the apartment very functional and well suited to my needs. arrival and checking in was very smooth and well managed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
It's convenient to Harvard Square and the T. There is no AC, which shouldn't be a problem in most, but not all months. But--Two days before my scheduled check-in, they sent me a message saying the space I had reserved months earlier was not available and my reservation was cancelled. I had plane fare and a commitment to be in Cambridge. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A RESERVATION? Phone conversations with Expedia, totaling some 3 hours over two days, resulted in something being worked out with the property. The owner told Expedia those in the apt. I had reserved had extended their stay. CAN YOU LET SOMEONE EXTEND STAY IN A SPACE THAT'S BEEN RESERVED? The owner communicated to me that my reservation had been cancelled because the credit card I gave Expedia didn't work. It had worked for the airline, however. This was after he was renting us a space. The number he had was off by one digit from that which I gave Expedia. So maybe there was a typo, but THIS WAS A DIFFERENT story from the original communication. Also, if a card doesn't work, DO YOU SUMMARILY CANCEL SOMEONE'S RESERVATION AT THE LAST MINUTE WITHOUT EXPLANATION OR DO YOU ASK FOR ANOTHER CARD? It's always been the latter in my experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Leah

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Know what it is before you arrive
Location was good. Cambridge is an expensive place to stay. This is more of a VRBO type of set up than a hotel.

8/10 Good

Mary, Silver Spring, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location near Harvard
The property manager is easy to get in touch with and responds very quickly. I had some questions and they were answered politely and professionally. The apartment is clean and conveniently located and is a good price for the value. This is not a new place so if you are someone who needs a modern place or a slick-looking hotel room --this is not for you. However, if you want affordable accommodations in an older building with a living room, bedroom, and kitchen all to your own -- this is the place ! I stayed here while participating in the Boston marathon for the second time and it was again a great experience. I loved being able to relax and watch TV and then have my own cup of coffee in a cute little kitchen. It was perfect. If you are driving - Cambridge has resident parking everywhere and your own options are meters or a lot 1/4 mile away. No need for a car here, it's completely walkable with public transportation around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great place and location...but a little dirty
We had a comfortable stay over the weekend but it needed a little sprucing up. Under the bed it was filthy - hadn't been swept there for weeks which is a little off putting.... but generally a pleasant experience. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent price and location
The room is spacious -- three rooms plus bath. Location can't be beat. The flat is very much "grad student" in quality, but for the price and the location it can't be beat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Nancy, Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Close to son's dorm at Harvard
It was the weekend of the Head of the Charles and the hotels in Harvard Sq I usually stay at when visiting my son were asking a king's ransom for a room. Then I discovered Karma House! Very moderate price for a 3-room apartment! I wish I had known about it three years ago when my son was a freshman. It's a little rough around the edges, but clean and the staff is friendly. Great location for all I was doing in Cambridge that visit. As there is no check-in desk, I had to wait till the day of check-in to get an email with check-in instructions. This was difficult for someone like me who likes to plan ahead. I had tried to call, and sent a message via Expedia. Unfortunately, my phone wasn't set up for voicemail when the property manager called back, but Karma House did try to reach me. I just wasn't prepared to answer a call from a strange number located in NJ.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This isn't a hotel.
Strange multi-apartment building. You need to call the number you get a code to get in, and text them for the wifi. Fridge full of half-eaten food. Not what I expected from Expedia. Bed was OK.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017