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A Bed & Breakfast in Cambridge

2.5 of 5
1657 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Ranked #18 of 21 Cambridge B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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fclarkeiv
Cleveland, Ohio
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2011

Doane and Karen were most gracious and helpful in arranging a room and pleasant stay in their home -- B&B. Their accommodations are typical of old Victorian homes with comfortable, spaciouls rooms,and without the quick in and out features and acres of parking as with the chains. That suited us fine. Breakfast was home made and delicious especially the company... More

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SS_travel_bus
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2011

Ok. Let's not knock it completely. The owners are good people - friendly & kind. But I owe it to my fellow travellers to give you an idea of what to expect. If you think you're paying the price for a clean, modern, airy, well-managed B&B... well, think again. Rather, the words: musty, overcrowded, and dated come to mind. The... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2011

Sounded nice on the website.... DO NOT believe everything you read! It reminded me of a run down boarding house. Dumpy rooms and a dumpy bathroom (1 for the whole house). On top of that, it was not the cleanest or tidiest place I have EVER seen! The outside looked unmaintained and unloved. We walked out upon inspection, it was... More

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adavisgroup
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011

I stayed here overnight with my daughter when we were in town for college visits. It was nice to stay somewhere that felt like a home, not a hotel. We were made to feel very at home, and made ourselves cups of tea whenever we wanted in the kitchen. Sue made us a great breakfast in the morning. The location... More

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Sue46042
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2011

I really enjoyed being at A B&B in Cambridge. My husband was recuperating at Spaulding Rehab Hospital just up the street so this was a perfect location for me. I was so well cared for. sharing the bathroom never seemed a problem. And my two replaced knees benefited by all the stair climbing! Breakfasts were a treat: always fresh fruit... More

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Nemo77
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6 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2010

I have stayed in this lovely B&B in July and it was a good experience. The location is located close to Harvard square, the host was very friendly, the breakfast (waffles, crepes etc) and the quality of sleep were good. When I am in Cambridge, I'm usually staying at the Inn at Harvard or the Charles Hotel but these hotels... More

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RiverRunner2000
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2010

This B&B is located just outside Harvard Unviversity and is conviently located on bus lines and near the subway. The rooms are clean and the beds have high quality mattresses. The place is quite and offers a great sleep. The proprietors are genuenly interesting and know much of the history of the area. They are eat very healthy food and... More

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travelcamkid
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2 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2010

I echo many of the sentiments seen here. I stayed here a few weeks back, and was appalled at the conditions. The linens were incredibly old, the bathroom was tiny, and shared by everyone in the B & B, which includes the proprietor and her husband. I felt unwelcome and stalked during the visit, like every movement was being watched.... More

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PapillonNocturne
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1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2010

I stayed at the B & B during a conference. It is well situated, close to the action but not so close that it gets noisy in the street. The rooms are small but charming, the hosts very welcoming and flexible. You'll be welcomed with a cup of tea and good advice on what to visit depending on your interests.... More

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Taskier
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2010

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