61 OTIS — Furnished Historic Residence, East Cambridge near Kendall Square Townhome

61 OTIS is a fully furnished, 1,750-square-foot executive residence occupying the third and fourth floors of a restored 1851 Greek Revival brick row house in East Cambridge — about a 10–15 minute walk from Kendall Square and MIT.

It's available on... a 12-month lease to individuals, and offers the character of an historic Cambridge home with the ease and privacy of a hotel suite.

The two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath layout comfortably accommodates up to four occupants — well suited to visiting faculty, postdocs, researchers, staff, or relocating professionals who want more space and privacy than a standard apartment or extended-stay hotel room, without the burden of setting up a household from scratch.

What's included:
Furnishings, artwork, and household essentials are already in place. The monthly lease includes gas, electricity, high-speed mesh Wi-Fi, weekly housekeeping with fresh linens, and full use of the apartment's amenities — a dedicated office, a Sub-Zero-equipped kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, and smart-home systems throughout.

Why it's different
Unlike a standardized corporate-housing unit, 61 OTIS is a single, owner-managed residence — original brickwork, wide-plank pine floors, restored millwork, and artwork by photographer Esther Pullman give it a strong sense of place, while modern conveniences (smart entry, high-speed Wi-Fi, contemporary services) provide the ease and privacy of a well-run hotel suite.

The house's first occupant was Amory Houghton Sr., whose family later founded Corning Glass Works — a direct link to East Cambridge's industrial history.

Location
East Cambridge, close to Kendall Square's biotech, tech, and research employers, MIT, restaurants, cafés, and MBTA public transportation — with the quieter pace of a residential street just outside the busiest part of the district.

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