Prospect Place

Prospect Place is a wonderful Italianate residence which dates from the mid-Nineteenth cenutry. Conveniently located just a few minutes from major bus and subway lines and only a quick walk to Harvard University and the Massachusetts... more

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"best B&b in cambridge. pat & mary anne from sydney australia" 7/24/2009
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Pat and Mary Anne from Sydney Australia stayed at Prospect Place for 7 days. We loved it immediately and had the best time staying there. The accommodation was Victorian old world decpr and the breakfast was fresh, delicious and we met so many... read more


"super duper" 6/1/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

gee whiz gang, what a swell B&B! read more


"romantic place to stay" 4/12/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

I intended anyway to write a proper thank-you /bread-and-butter note for such a wonderful cultural feast morning-noon-and-night! My husband was overjoyed by the pianos and the scones and fellow guests --I reveled in it all, living... read more


"wonderful experience" 4/12/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed your great b&b. With those two pianos, all the art works and the violin and violin stand, it was like walking into a grand home maybe a century ago. And I must admit I don't normally get treated to such... read more


"A B&B dream come true!" 4/5/2009
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Stayed On: 3/2009

I traveled from Los Angeles and hadn't been to Boston since I was a teenager. The rates were the best I could find, and my room was amazing! This house is well maintained, central to everything, and the metro is right down the street--the... read more


"My favorite B&B" 3/18/2009
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Stayed On: 3/2009

This is now my second visit at Prospect Place. Eric is welcoming and helpful. I have had the same room both times. It looks out on the garden in back. It is absolutely the best location for me when I am visiting my family in Cambridge. I can park my... read more


""Perfect"" 2/28/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

We are two middle aged high school classmates who traveled to Boston to re-connect with and watch another classmate perform with the BSO. The location was perfect (in walking distance to the Subway). Eric was very helpful with directions and... read more


"Welcoming, comfortable, convenient" 11/10/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

Eric runs a truly outstanding B&B--a comfortable, fun, refreshing place to stay that is also very conveniently located. Eric and his wife were both extremely helpful with information and advice about things to do (including how to get reasonably... read more


"Affordable Romantic Getaway" 11/7/2008
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Stayed On: 11/2008

My boyfriend and I were visiting the Boston area to check out the universities as we're both looking at graduate schools. We got a great deal at Prospect Place and the stay was wonderful. Breakfasts were served on Victorian china and there were... read more


"Great stay in a great location" 10/30/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

After being on the road for several weeks and staying at the usual ho-hum chain hotels, what a treat it was to find ourselves at Prospect Place! Eric was very helpful in helping us first time visitors to the Boston area, find our way around. The... read more


"Great Value in the Heart of Cambridge" 8/30/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

My wife and I were fortunate to find such a geat host and B&B right in the heart of Cambridge and recommend it to any travellers

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"great visit" 8/13/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

We had a wonderful stay at this B&B. Very close to both Harvard Square, MIT and bridges over to Boston. Clean, comfy with an excellent breakfast offering.

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"Prospect for Pleasureable Stay" 7/8/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

A step off the busy streets of Cambridge, through the heavy hardwood doors was a pleasant and surprising step into Victorian grace. the lovely dining room set with an elegance of China was welcoming. The atmosphere was calming and accommodations... read more


"First Trip to Boston" 6/29/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

Great location. Clean and quiet - beautiful old house. We really enjoyed the personal touch from the owner. We loved the breakfasts - cooked and served by the owner with a wonderful chance to meet the other guests, all very interesting people. He... read more


"Great Stay" 5/21/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

The owner was very kind and helpful in giving suggestions to make our stay in Boston memorable. Location of B&B was wonderful. Close to subway line and many good restaurants to choose from in the area.

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"Great place to stay!" 4/25/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

I really enjoyed my stay at Prospect Place. It's everything you want in a B&B and it's in walking distance to Harvard Square. Great value!

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"Prospect Place." 11/29/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

Great place, convienant, very comfortable - will be back.

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"Pleasant & Comfortable" 9/14/2007
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Stayed On: 9/2007

This well located, clean and tidy B&B offers comfortable surroundings and large accommodations for a fraction of the cost of hotels in the area. Breakfast is cooked and served by the owner with cereal, fresh cut seasonal fruit, pastries, eggs... read more


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Prospect Place Bed and Breakfast
Prospect Place, Cambridge, MA - Inn
Prospect Place
112 Prospect Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
USA
Phone: +1-617-864-7500
Fax: +1-617-576-1159
Toll-free: +1-800-769-5303
Innkeeper(s)
Eric Huenneke
Rates:
$90 - $175
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Step inside through our walnut and cut-glass front doors to the gracious foyer and front staircase which leads to the guestrooms.Breakfast is served each morning on china, linens and silver in the Victorian dining room which still has the wallpaper from the early 1900s.
Rooms are furnished with individual antique beds and custom mattresses for your comfort. Each room has its own restful color scheme and includes authentic period light fixtures. Robes supplied by the inn are also available.