Family-friendly vacation rentals in Amherst

Serene 1-br suite on 75 acre horse property

Find your peaceful retreat in our 1-bedroom suite, situated on a serene 75-acre horse property with scenic nature trails. Enjoy a private entrance, dedicated workspace, and complimentary high-speed WiFi, making it an ideal haven for remote workers. Take in the picturesque views of our horse pastures, with up to 20 horses, right from your windows. Our property is nestled in the woods, about 1/3 mile from the main road. Located near Amherst, Hampshire, UMass, Smith, and Mt. Holyoke colleges.

Cozy Hilltown Cottage

Enjoy a peaceful stay in this cozy, creative space. Set on 10 acres of gardens and woods, this cottage is perfectly located to explore Western Massachusetts - with places like MASS MoCA, Shelburne Falls, Tanglewood and Northampton all within a 30min to 1 hour drive. Upstairs is a queen bed and full bath, while downstairs features a functional kitchen, work desk, grand windows, and a living space with full sleeper sofa. We live in the main house on property but respect your privacy-see photos!

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.

Under the Hemlocks Escape: A Cozy Getaway Retreat

Escape to a tranquil, bijou studio retreat under the hemlocks—your perfect getaway. This scent-sensitive-friendly gem features elegant furnishings, quality linens, and an abundance of thoughtful amenities. Sink into a dreamy bed, savour a custom kitchenette, and relax in a serene, modern bathroom oasis. Enjoy the ambiance of the indoor fireplace and private, beautifully designed outdoor spaces. Fast Wi‑Fi, guest parking, and minutes to UMass and Amherst—your restful, boutique escape awaits.

Tiny House Farm Retreat: Mountain Views, Fire pit

The Tiny House at Milestone Farm is a cozy farm retreat loaded with modern conveniences. Designed as a romantic escape for couples to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the farmlands while viewing the beautiful Holyoke range. Take in the amazing views and watch the many facets of commercial farming during the growing season. Create your own menu using our fully stocked kitchen. Meat and seasonal produce available for purchase in our farmstand. Minutes from the center of Northampton.

AirbytheStream waterfront, private, clean and cozy

Beautiful private camper with outdoor deck on the water. All the creature comforts but half the price. Very private yet 15 minutes to Northampton or Easthampton. Kitchen sink, 2 burner stove, refrigerator, toilet and shower, one queen bed and twin bunk beds, dinette can also turn into a bed. Pots and pans, silverware and cooking utensils are provided. Camper has power and water as well as heat and air conditioning. There is a Blackstone griddle for outdoor cooking.

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.

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.

Color, Convenience, Class, Colleges

The reviews say it all! We'll make you comfortable in our classy, colorful and convenient basement garden apartment on the Hadley/Amherst line. Close proximity to all schools in the Five College Consortium, we are surrounded by the fertile farmlands, beautiful mountains and happy valley....with a view of the UMass campus a mile away as the crow flys. Culture abounds! Due to families traveling from afar during graduation weekends, we require a 3 night minimum.

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, TV-free 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!

Amherst Get-a-way retreat

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. This cozy two bedroom apartment is a quick drive to down town Amherst and the 5 colleges. Peaceful setting with all the comforts of home. View birds and wildlife from the private back deck. Wifi, Roku TV, coffee and tea provided. Walking distance from a few restaurants and short drive to many others.