Family-friendly holiday rentals in Pioneer Valley

Clean and sunny house near Smith College

Our cozy guest house is in a quiet neighborhood, and is not a primary residence. We are exactly 2 miles from downtown Northampton. There is one queen size bed downstairs in an open floor plan, another queen bed upstairs in bedroom 1, and two twin beds in bedroom 2. There is a washer/dryer unit, propane fireplace, and private back deck with views of gardens and woodlands. There is a short river walk at the end of the block and a nearby trail meanders along the river, ending at Smith college.

Separate apt, 1 mile from downtown, 1 guest only

This is a private, clean, comfortable apartment with New pillow top mattress for 1 person with separate entrance in our new home. You will have the space to yourself. We are a mile from downtown near the bike path, the mill river, and Smith college. Private bathroom with a shower; kitchen basics: fridge, microwave, toaster, teapot, pour over coffee. Wifi and smart tv. Sunny with central air in the summer warm and cozy in the winter. Walk or ride a bike to town. We’re located in Village Hill.

Just Be Cabin

Small, rustic cabin in the woods behind our home. The cabin has electricity, but no running water. Drinking and cooking water are provided from a hand pumped container. The cabin is a beautiful place to slow down, connect to nature and one's self. If you love to camp, you will love the cabin. It is the perfect locale for a personal retreat. We are happy to arrange a yoga class at our home studio as well. It is like a tree house, where all are welcome to come, simplify life and just be.

1840 beauty w porch in best downtown location

Newly renovated first floor apartment in 175-year-old two-family home in downtown Amherst, one-block from a way-cool coffee shop, and steps from everything Amherst's vibrant downtown has to offer. Five-minute walk to Amherst College and fifteen-minute walk to UMass campus. New comfy organic mattresses with all-cotton linens, eclectic decor featuring ethnic tapestries and unique furniture pieces, 49" TV, fully outfitted kitchen with pantry, and in-unit laundry room with washer and dryer.

Cozy, Private, Central 1 Bdrm, Large Yard

Half of an adorable bungalow in beautiful, private, picturesque setting. Minutes to 91, Northampton, Amherst, 5 colleges, Treehouse Brewery, Butterfly Conservatory, Historic Deerfield, Mohawk Trail… Oversized sunny bedroom with queen bed, pull-out double sofa. Living room has large sectional sofa, t.v. Full kitchen, with common appliances and cookware. Bathroom with shower/tub. Vaulted ceilings throughout. Slider to private deck and large yard, all separated from owners side of house

Large Studio – Walk to Town

IMPORTANT: Please read the full description about the eco-friendly policy and click the "CONTACT HOST" button, rather than making a reservation. I will respond very quickly to your request. Thank you for your consideration! A unique studio, loft-like, surrounded by beautiful gardens, a short walk to downtown and Smith College; perfect for visiting the five colleges, attending weddings, graduations, workshops, writing and research; close to hiking and bicycle trails.

Amherst, Quiet, Private, Cozy Studio Apartment

This cozy studio is ideally located for exploring nearby colleges: UMass, Hampshire, Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Smith. Nestled in the scenic Pioneer Valley, enjoy stunning landscapes, forests, and rivers, as well as cultural highlights like the Eric Carle Museum, Yiddish Book Center, and Emily Dickinson Museum. Just minutes from hiking trails, art galleries, gourmet dining, and music venues, our studio offers the perfect base for your Pioneer Valley adventure.

hope house

Sunny and open writing studio with over 150 years of literary history. Built in 1870, this lovely little house was where George Curtis edited Harper's magazine, wrote essays on transcendentalism , and argued for women's suffrage ( A recent guest informs me that George Curtis helped Thoreau build his cabin on Walden Pond ) The house has since sheltered painters, librarians, and poets.

Sunny Peaceful Home

This is a home-away-from-home! The space includes a full kitchen, laundry, wireless Internet, a queen-size bed, and more. Located in a safe, quiet, residential neighborhood, there is a river out back for swimming and many books and toys in the apartment if you're traveling with small children. You'll also have a beautiful view of the river from the 2nd-floor back deck!