If you’ve looked at our listings, you’ve probably noticed that every unit at On Cranberry Pond requires a minimum stay of 32 days. That number isn’t arbitrary — it’s designed to save you money.
The Massachusetts Tax Exemption
Massachusetts charges a room occupancy tax on stays of 31 days or fewer. This includes a state excise tax, a local option tax, and a convention center financing surcharge — which together can add up to over 10% on top of your rental rate. But here’s the key: stays that exceed 31 consecutive days are fully exempt from these taxes.
That’s why our minimum is 32 days, not 30 or 31. A 31-day stay still falls within the taxable window. By setting the floor at 32 days, we ensure every guest at On Cranberry Pond benefits from the tax exemption automatically. You don’t need to file anything or request a waiver — we handle it by structuring the stay correctly from the start.
What This Means for You
On a typical monthly rental in this area, the tax exemption can save you $150 to $300 per month compared to what you’d pay at a hotel or short-term rental. Over a 3-month contract assignment, that’s potentially $500 to $900 back in your pocket — or your company’s budget.
Flexible Beyond the Minimum
While 32 days is our minimum, most of our guests stay much longer — typically 2 to 12 months, depending on their work assignment. We accommodate stays of up to a year or more. After the initial 32-day period, we prorate to a daily rate, so if your contract ends on an odd date, you only pay for the days you use. No penalty for leaving mid-month.
Our rates include all utilities — electric, heat, WiFi, Smart TV with streaming services — so there are no surprise charges. What you’re quoted is what you pay.
Who This Works Best For
Our 32-day minimum is designed for the people who need housing most: traveling nurses on 13-week assignments, construction and decommissioning contractors on multi-month projects, government workers on temporary placement, and professionals relocating to southeastern Massachusetts. If you’re here for work and need a furnished, comfortable, fully equipped place to live — not just a room to sleep in — On Cranberry Pond was built for you.
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Check out our available units or contact us directly at oncranberrypond@gmail.com or 508-946-0768 for current rates and availability.