Listing Owner
Member Since 2012
Listing Owner
Member Since 2012
Seeking Post Docs/Visiting Faculty/Graduate Students to share Large, Luxurious Contemporary in Historic Lexington ("Birthplace of American Liberty"). Lexington has some of the best public schools in the nation and is a favorite community for surrounding university faculty to raise their own families. One mile to Lexington Center, 1 block to MBTA bus routes to Alewife and/or Harvard Square/MIT, steps from the Minuteman Bikeway. I have three furnished bedrooms on the 2nd floor, one with a private ½ bath, two with access to a roof deck. All 2nd floor tenants share the full bath/laundry room in the upstairs main hall. I also have a sunny, private, furnished suite on the main floor, east wing of the house. Private suite has two rooms, one huge (21'x12.5'), one smaller (12'x10'), plus a private full bath. Share main house kitchen and other amenities including a 3-season porch with a hot tub (used year-round), a large library, both a casual family room and a formal LR/DR with piano, a full basement which includes a 2nd family room & office area (perfect for those who wish to work occasionally from home outside of their bedroom) and an exercise/workout/play space. Extensive grounds include multiple decks, a beautiful patio, and both organic vegetable and flower gardens. Must see to appreciate! Rent includes all utilities (heat/AC, electricity, water/sewer, cable, WiFi internet, and access to 2nd floor laundry facilities). Off-street parking on driveway parking pad. Many tenants without cars use bicycles year-round. I'm very energy conscious and try to live "green" whenever possible, so would appreciate like-minded tenants. No smoking and no pets. I work to build a family-like environment among my tenants, primarily academics from a variety of different countries, working or studying in this area for 2 months to 2 years. Be as involved or as separate as fits your comfort level and workload, but know you will be well provided for during your stay in my home. All you need to bring are your clothes! Recent tenant feedback: "I can see that Julie has been very careful when choosing her tenants to keep this positive spirit going in her house. ... In short, I came in for a place to stay, ended up having a second family of lovely people instead." Additional positive feedback is easily provided. Just ask! (Please include your direct email address in your initial inquiry as this doesn't fit into this new website format.) First and Last month's rent, plus 1-month rent equivalent as Security Deposit. References required. 2 month minimum for an individual room. 5-12 month minimum for the main floor suite, depending on time of year. The household is not suitable for infants or toddlers. Upstairs rooms (single occupancy only): $1500/month/room Main Floor Suite: 2 adults, 2 school-aged children (max) - $2800/month
2 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing
Comments: suite 8/1/2024; private room w/ half bath 9/1/2024; 2nd individual room 6/15/2023; 3rd individual room 7/1/2024
Harvard, MIT
Comments: $1500/month is rent for private individual room. Suite rent is $2800/month.
fish tank has autofeeder; very minimal oversight needed if I am away (not often)
bring in the mail if I am away
water live plants in your personal space (unless you'd prefer I do it); water outdoor plants in summer and plants inside rest of house if I am away
Comments: only if I am away and you are agreeable
Furnished
High Speed Internet
Wi-Fi
TV
Cable or Satellite
Printer
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Dedicated Parking
Backyard
Stairs
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Security System
Gym
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer
Dryer
Piano
Art Studio
Comments: hot tub/spa inside 3-season porch (used all year)
Listing Owner
Member Since 2012
Listing Owner
Member Since 2012
Comments: Private suite of rooms (max 4 persons) in east wing of main floor plus 3 individual (single occupancy) rooms on 2nd floor