Holiday rentals in Amherst

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 409 reviews

Elegant Apt in Award Winning Garden

A gorgeous, modern studio apartment, with private entrance, set in one of the most elegant gardens in the Pioneer Valley. A short walk from downtown, terrific restaurants, delis, hot tub spa, great bakery, Emily Dickinson's house, brewpub, and Amherst Cinema, yet near lovely walking, biking, hiking trails, it has intimate views of the garden from its many windows and patio door. There is a gazebo set in the garden offering a shady viewpoint to appreciate the flower/foliage splendor. (It is a four season garden so it is provides beautiful views even in winter.) The queen bed is extremely comfortable; the studio is elegant but simply furnished with bamboo floors, beautiful artwork, rugs and wall murals. The kitchen has small fridge, microwave, electric kettle, utensils, plates and cups. The bathroom is small but well appointed with tiled tub/shower and more garden view. Plenty of closet space in apartment. Wi-fi is free and works even outside. A large screen is available for casting onto from your tablet, phone, or computer (for example, casting onto screen your Netflix or HBOgo) Driveway Parking. No pets. No smoking. Accommodates only 1 or 2 people. A futon is available for separate sleeping arrangements.

Guest suite in Village of Pelham

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

A Cosy Bijou Retreat Under The Hemlocks

Escape to a bijou, open-plan retreat under the hemlocks. This cosy, scent-sensitive-friendly gem is packed with amenities and bespoke touches throughout. Enjoy restful nights in a dreamy bed, a bespoke kitchenette, and a modern bathroom oasis. Features airy cathedral ceiling and clever space-saving design. Step outside to a courtyard with firepit, bistro dining, grill, outdoor prep kitchen, or the unique off-grid writer’s retreat. Fast Wi-Fi, guest-only parking, minutes to UMass and Amherst.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 309 reviews

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.

Guest suite in Belchertown

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews

Serene 1-br suite on 65 acre horse property

Enjoy nature while staying in a quiet 1 bedroom attached suite on a 65 acre horse property with it's own nature trails. It includes a private entrance with a dedicated workspace with free high-speed WiFi. Remote workers are welcome! We have up to 20 horses on the property. You will have front row viewing to several right out your windows! It's set back in the woods about a 1/3 of a mile, however it is a convenient location close to Amherst, Hampshire, UMass, Smith and Mt. Holyoke.

5 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Home in Amherst

The Suprenant House

Cozy home in the 5 college area, close to downtown Amherst minutes from UMASS and Amherst College in a rural part of Town with endless scenic views. Free fast Wifi and parking. During your stay you can enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, laundry essentials, books, board games and other activities. Your hosts live directly next door to the property and available to help at any time. You will be staying next to a working farm, where there are trucks and machines working daily.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviews

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.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews

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.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 270 reviews

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.

4.76 out of 5 average rating, 304 reviews

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.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

Guest suite in Amherst

South Amherst Countryside Suite

Recently-renovated, spacious countryside suite in beautiful and peaceful South Amherst. Quiet lodgings away from the hustle and bustle of town centers, with easy access by car to area colleges (Amherst, Hampshire, Mt. Holyoke and Smith) and the University of Massachusetts. No additional cleaning fees!! **New for 2024: energy-efficient, quiet Mitsubishi heat pump and mini-split for heating and cooling.**

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 624 reviews

Guest house in Amherst

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!