Family-friendly vacation rentals in Amherst

Great Falls Private Suite

Turners Falls is one of 5 villages in the town of Montague. It's a vibrant, diverse area that runs along the Connecticut River. Our lovingly designed guest suite is situated 17 miles from the UMass Amherst Campus, 8.2 miles from Northfield Mount Hermon, 2 miles from downtown Turners Falls and 2.6 miles from downtown Greenfield. If you are looking for a private and bright suite with beautiful natural light and a modern bohemian feel this guest retreat is for you. I look forward to hosting you!

Light-bathed 3br w porch in best downtown location

Sun-drenched 2nd fl apt in 2-family Victorian home, steps from Northampton's vibrant downtown. Three spacious bedrooms: 2 with queen beds & a third with a double. Central eat-in kitchen with dining table, gas range and small dishwasher. Expansive south-facing living room with two couches and 42" smart HDTV. Private porch overlooking quaint tree-lined street. Wood floors throughout apartment. Hi-speed Internet. Laundry room in basement with free washer/dryer (shared with downstairs apt).

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.

Vintage 3BR Farmhouse | Near Town + Mount Holyoke

Enjoy the charm of an 1875 farmhouse with modern comforts in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath suite on the first floor! Renovated throughout, the space offers a bright living room, full kitchen, and peaceful bedrooms. Relax on the wrap-around porch or stroll to Mount Holyoke College (less than 500 meters) and Village Commons for a peaceful afternoon. Perfect for family getaways or visiting nearby colleges with Amherst and Northampton just a short 20 minute drive away.

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.

Large Quirky Sunny Farmhouse Apartment

The apartment is spacious, bright, and sunny. Full of charming and quirky old details like original windows, hardwood floors, and not many right angles. Definitely not a vanilla box. The furnishings are clean and comfortable and go with the farmhouse feel. Please note that the private staircase used to access the apartment is original to the house. It is steep by contemporary standards and the tread depths are all a little wonky.

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!