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A Bed & Breakfast in Cambridge: Traveller Reviews

2.5 of 5
1657 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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A Bed & Breakfast in Cambridge
Ranked #18 of 21 Cambridge B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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Cleveland, Ohio
1 review
“Relaxing, comfortable and most hospitable.”
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 of Doane and Karen who joined us. All in all it served a perfect setting for my daughter and I to explore the Cambridge neighborhoods and Harvard SQ before she start a summer study program.

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Overpriced”
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 best thing about the place is its location. But I gotta be honest and say I wouldn't even return for that.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Not as advertised; not very nice and not very clean.”
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 a deal breaker. ALWAYS read all the reviews before making you decision!

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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1 review
“Home from home experience with great breakfast”
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 is great - very close to Harvard and Harvard Square.

Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
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Center Sandwich, New Hampshire
1 review
“a very good place to stay!”
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 and such grand pancakes, johnny cakes, waffles, crepes. I should have worked out a schedule rre changing sheets. I also had some good walks all around the area. And the three owners are sheer delights; I was treated as part of the family.
there is the Cambridge Recreation across the street: exercise machines, pool, etc.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1657 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Price range (per night):* 163 AUD - 231 AUD

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