Vacation rentals in Amherst

A Cosy Bijou Retreat Under The Hemlocks

Relax in this bijou open-plan retreat, infused with bespoke touches & abundant amenities. Scent-Sensitive Friendly. Minutes from UMass & Amherst College. Key features include: - Modern Bathroom Oasis - Dreamy Bed for restful nights - Bespoke Kitchenette - Cathedral Ceiling for an airy feel - Unique Cosy Seating/Bed Combo - Fast & Reliable Wi-Fi - Versatile Dining/Worktable for meals & work - Private Courtyard - SunRm/ScreenRm; The Writer's Retreat Off-grid Space (May-Oct) - Guest Parking

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.

Beautifully Restored Cottage Studio

Originally built as an artist's studio, our Private Cottage is a fully-restored, light-filled, wonderfully serene space - with plush and thoughtful designer-appointed furnishings, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, a renovated en-suite bath, and a complete kitchen. Freshly laundered 450+ thread count Egyptian cotton beddings, linens, and towels are provided on-site as are complimentary amenities. * Fully Private, Quiet & Serene, Family-Friendly * An easy 3-minute drive to town

Woodsy hideaway apartment

Secluded walk-out apartment with private entrance and sliding glass doors to your patio facing deep woods. Well-equipped Kitchen (sink, stovetop, fridge, toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker, dishes, cutlery, etc.), small cozy bedroom (door is a curtain, not a solid door), private bath with shower, living room area with two couches, flatscreen TV. Air bed available. House is on quiet cul-de-sac, 5-10 minute drives from downtown, UMass, Amherst & Hampshire Colleges.

Private Guest Suite next to Umass Campus/downtown

My place is a 10 minute walk to downtown Amherst, quiet wooded location next to the Umass campus. You’ll love my place because of the private entrance to the lower portion of split level large home where I reside in the top portion. Two bedrooms with a queen and a double bed, private bathroom, living and work space, cable TV, Wi-fi, coffee/tea, microwave and small refrigerator. My place is good for couples plus another person, college visitors and business travelers.

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.

Sunlit Clean Amherst Cozy Log Cabin

Peaceful log cabin on an 8 acre property. Truly a gem to enjoy: a quiet, relaxing, cozy, sunlit cabin with a vaulted ceiling. Beautiful gardens, warm electric fireplace, and steps away from Atkins Reservoir and hiking trails. You will feel secluded but close to local attractions. Umass only 7 minutes away and close to Amherst College, Hampshire College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke as well.

Cozy get-away!

This quiet option is less than two miles from the center of downtown Amherst, a thriving college town with museums, libraries, small stores, restaurants for every budget, hiking trails galore. We offer a relaxing space in a friendly, safe, residential neighborhood. Five minute walk to 2 bus stops. If you are looking for some privacy with access to western Mass., you've found it!

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!