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Tranquil House in Cambridge

3.0 star property

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Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shopping mall
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
15 Holmes Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Harvard University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boston University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Waltham, MA (WLM)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Tranquil House in Cambridge

3-star Cambridge guest house, connected to a shopping center in Strawberry Hill
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free guesthouse has free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available.
Tranquil House in Cambridge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star guesthouse have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include complimentary bicycles.
Tranquil House in Cambridge features a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly guesthouse also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tranquil House in Cambridge is a smoke-free property.

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 65.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 65.0 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

Tranquil House in Cambridge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 139 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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

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

Sandra

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Anthony Valance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Host, price, location, quiet neighborhood all pluses. Shared restroom was not a welcome surprise but manageable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil House review
The room was very clean and comfortable, as well as the shared kitchen, living room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The little hidden Gem of Cambridge.
The place was excellent in every category. One recommendation I would make is TV in each room because nowadays it difficult for different guests to watch the same programs. Overall l love the place and every time I visit Cambridge which is going to be several times, I will stay there. Excellent. Tab.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

thien

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
good ,friendly, thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited Privacy
We were greeted by the owner/manager who was friendly, helpful and informative. The biggest downside to the Kitty house was 1) residential parking on the street with no sense of security other than the neighborhood appeared to be quiet and 2) the bathroom, kitchen and living room are in common with two other rooms. Fortunately the other tenants were quiet and friendly, but, if you value your privacy, this is not for you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything. There was an innate feeling within me, that says "God is here", and yes He was. The Best I have seen in my travels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021