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The Cambridge Karma House

Apartment convenient to Harvard University

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Dates

December 2025

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January 2026

Front of property - The Cambridge Karma House (Cambridge)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk - The Cambridge Karma House (Cambridge)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV - The Cambridge Karma House (Cambridge)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Corner | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils - The Cambridge Karma House (Cambridge)

The Cambridge Karma House offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. A terrace and a garden are offered, and apartments have conveniences like dryers and refrigerators. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Harvard Square Station is 7 minutes and Central Square Station is 13 minutes.

Good

Popular amenities

Separate bedrooms
Pet friendly
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

5 smoke-free apartments
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

Rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Separate bedroom
Television
Garden

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 13 - Dec 14

Tomorrow

Dec 14 - Dec 15

All rooms

3+ beds

2 beds

1 bed

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Corner

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

Traditional Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

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

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

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

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Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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About the neighborhood

17 Banks Street St, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

Harvard University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Harvard Art Museums - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Harvard Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Harvard Law School - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Boston University - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Logan International Airport (BOS) - 24 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 34 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 35 min drive
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 35 min drive
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 39 min drive
Boston Yawkey Station - 6 min drive
Ball Square Station - 7 min drive
Union Square Station - 29 min walk
Harvard Square Station - 7 min walk
Central Square Station - 13 min walk
Porter Square Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

‪Tatte - ‬5 min walk
‪Zinneken's - ‬2 min walk
‪Santouka Ramen - ‬4 min walk
‪Insomnia Cookies - ‬5 min walk
‪Cafe Sushi - ‬2 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

The Cambridge Karma House offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. A terrace and a garden are offered, and apartments have conveniences like dryers and refrigerators. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Harvard Square Station is 7 minutes and Central Square Station is 13 minutes.

At a glance

Property size

- 5 apartments
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Special check-in instructions

- There is no front desk at this property
- Guests will receive an email with check-in information
- For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

- Pets allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Refrigerator (full size)
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

Rollaway/extra beds: USD 45.0 per stay

Bathrooms

Free toiletries

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable service

Outdoor areas

Terrace
Balcony or patio
Yard
Garden
Picnic area

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.
No elevators
5 stairs to reach property
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage

Location highlights

Near a metro station
In the historical district

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

5 rooms
3 floors
2 buildings
Built in 1885
Individually decorated

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Cleaning fee: USD 29.00 per accommodation, per stay

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 45.0 per stay

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

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.

This property does not have elevators.

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.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

State tax ID - C0177510491

Property Registration Number No Registration ID