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Amherst, MA

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9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., West Newton, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
The hosts of this property were very responsive even before my arrival, answering questions quickly. The property is easy to access and walking distance from a lovely breakfast spot/market. Their thoughtfulness in leaving snacks for travelers was a lovely touch. It felt like a home away from home -- clean, warm and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Use a new card or a., Scituate, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely 2 bedroom in Cushman has everything you need
There are steps down to this convenient, functional apartment that functioned as the hub for our 2 day stay. Just a few minutes walk to the nearby Cushman market and cafe for essential sustenance. Lee is a great host and quick to field any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment
Apartment was lovely with many thoughtful extras including night light, signs, delicious snacks, an exceptionally comfortable bed, cozy living room, and well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice apartment. It appears to be newly renovated. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen was nice and well equipped. It was clean and came with bedding and towels. They even had some snacks and some breakfast food in the refrigerator. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property with exceptional hosts!
The property is exactly like the pictures. Even though it's a basement apartment, it not dark at all. You can see it's been recently renovated, painted, etc. and well taken care of. The hosts left eggs, butter, milk and several slices of delicious cranberry bread in the fridge. What a nice touch!! We were visiting friends in Sunderland and this location was perfect for getting to their house plus it's near so many lovely towns and historic sites. We loved Puffers Pond. Would definitely come back to this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mass trip to see my kid
Was great will stay there again in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just perfect for a stay in the Amherst area. Everything was clean and many advantages to staying in a hotel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable, is well recommended to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot!
Bill and Lee were fantastic hosts and there home was perfect for my one day trip out to Amherst, MA. No complaints and great people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy apartment
Wonderful apt. Very clean with many amenities including breakfast food and snacks which added a nice touch. Was concerned about it being a basement apartment but hardly noticeable when you’re inside. This one is a keeper for sure. Thank you to the Kimballs for allowing us to enter early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and close to UMass Amherst
Nice little spot close to UMass Amherst. The place was clean, comfortable, and the homeowners clearly were thoughtful in creating it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rimme B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and convenient stay
We were in town for a family celebration. The space allowed us to spread out and relax. The kitchen had everything we needed and the hosts left snacks in the fridge when we checked in. It’s clean, nicely appointed, and the beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were lovely and provided all amenities you could think of in the house. Lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was spacious, clean, and comfortable. We chose to sleep on the couch rather than the tiny room with a sheet curtain hiding the bulkhead stairs 😏
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amherst apartment
Enjoyed our stay in this quiet and comfortable basement apartment. Had everything you would need, including a few food items which were much appreciated. Would stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique C., Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Every thing we needed to visit UMASS for parents weekend. Basement apartment was well appointed and comfortable, although a little dark. The homemade cranberry bread was a sweet touch and appreciated after a full day of travel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoë L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and cozy North Amherst stay!
This is a lovely property that we enjoyed. There were toiletries left for us as well as wonderful snacks in the frige. We were just there for a weekend but had a great time here. Lee and Bill are great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment in quiet area but close to town!
Wonderful and well-equipped apartment! We had a great stay and enjoyed being able to cook our own meals. Hosts were fabulous. Definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S., Plymouth, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as Described!
Everything was a breeze! The place was clean, cozy, and quiet. It’s exactly how it was described in the listing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Boise, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Getaway Spot
Well appointed small apartment. The small quantity of food provided in the refrigerator upon arrival is a nice welcoming detail. Spacious and comfortable and quiet. Good amount of supplies in kitchen and bathroom. Close to downtown Amherst.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Ted F.

Liked: Cleanliness
remarkably nice, despite being a basement apartment
remarkably nice, despite being a basement apartment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
Everything was perfect! Only suggestion - I think the Keurig is on the blink. Coffee is watery. I googled it and I think the unit needs to be taken slightly apart so the 2 needles can be declogged. Thank you for this sweet place😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious apartment
We enjoyed our stay! The apartment is spacious and nicely designed. The kitchen had all we needed for our short stay but also would have allowed us to cook a regular meal had we wanted to. There is ample parking available. The property is quiet and perfectly located to hike around nearby Puffers Pond, Puffers Falls, and the Mill River Conservation Area. The television had cable with lots of channels to surf if desired. There is lots of dresser space if you want to unpack your clothes during your stay. Only possible criticism is the water pressure in the shower. It wasn't terribly powerful and the water temperature fluctuated a few times mid-shower. The bathroom was really nice though and these issues were easy to forgive!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monique N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable space
We stayed only one night but this would be a good longer-term place. Lots of space and a good kitchen. Beds very comfortable (if you like soft). Clean, not too basementy even though it's a basement apartment. Nice hospitable touches.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Your Apartment was great at a great price .Perfect for my son who couldn't get into his long term rental until September 10th.. Thank you Lee
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2021
You’re very welcome, your son left our place very neat and clean, lee

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to stay
The Property owners are very nice people. we did not have one problem. The property was quiet and close to everything. We ran into a few problems while moving our son into UMASS they were able to point us in the right direction. Thank you very much. Will definitely stay again when we can. Thank you so much for the help Paul and Michelle
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect visit to Western Mass!
We came into town from Michigan for a week to attend my mom’s celebration of life so our time was very busy with family and friends. It was amazing to have this perfect little place to relax and recharge between engagements. Lee & Bill are very responsive and made our stay worry-free and very comfortable! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin D., San francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
We were in the area visiting family and this was a great home base for us. The location was ideal as our family is in Shutesbury and we enjoyed walking down to Puffer's Pond and quick access to Shutesbury, Hadley, Northampton, and Amherst. The apartment was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. We will stay here again next summer if we can!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie D., Boulder, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect for my son and I!
Such a cute, clean place and perfect location for my son and I. My son was playing at a lacrosse tournament at UMass Amherst and this place was so conveniently located! It was a great place for us! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Art G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place, fantastic location, great owners. All good. Loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome as always.
Have stayed here multiple times, and can't say enough. Communication and check-in process is smooth. Quiet, close to campus and very reasonable price. Will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great basement type stay
This place is downstairs and basement type living with small upper windows in the main bedroom. Clean. Owner was available for anything we needed. Kitchen is equipped with what you need to cook meals and a Keurig. Extra bedroom is small without windows but worked for my teenage daughter. Bathroom is spacious. Would stay here again when visiting UMass.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice basement apartment
Cute basement apartment in north Amherst. The food in the fridge was a very nice and welcoming touch. We mistakenly left a few things in the fridge and Lee was very kind to figure out a way to get them to my daughter at Amherst. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and Comfortable
It's a nice, private basement apartment. The kitchen has good appliances, though the cookware was somewhat limited. It was mostly clean, though many of the dishes were dusty and there were a few spiders in the corners. The couch was comfortable and the TV was good. It's very close to Amherst and lots of good hiking and parks, thought the parking lot is shared with another rental property, a residence, and some local businesses.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, well-decorated downstairs apartment a 5-minute drive from campus. Comfortable beds, fully-stocked kitchen, lots of hot water in the shower and heated towel rack. Highly recommend nearby Cushman's for breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The attention to detail was great. Also , Lee left snacks in the refrigerator and food for a good breakfast. Having a full kid is really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Bridgeport, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place!
Pleasant accommodations and great value, and lots of nice extra touches (like fluffy towels, extra toiletries, cranberry bread, chocolates, milk and eggs). Would definitely stay here again and I highly recommend it. Plus, being in northern MA during fall was just wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Maryann P., Sandia Park, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable accommodations!!
Comfortable and great location for parents who have a kid going to UMass...move in, parents weekend, graduation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ella H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amherst weekend
Location is in a quiet neighborhood, very close to the university and downtown Amherst, an easy drive without much traffic. Apartment is well appointed for an enjoyable stay. We do not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Why would you stay in a hotel, when you can stay here?
This was the perfect place to stay for our college visits. They even left eggs, bread, and butter in the fridge, and a few chocolate treats. So nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Excellent stay! Would recommend to anyone.
Renovated, comfortable, homey stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Don, Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So cozy and convenient to UMASS. Quiet, room. Towel warmers; need I say more?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sergei S.

Home away from home
Very nice place with 1.5 bedrooms, kitchen and nice bathroom. We felt at home there. Don't miss a cafe nearby! It is very cozy and has the best espresso in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sahil P.

Excellent stay that was able to accommodate our late arrival and early departure
We very very comfortable for the night and really appreciated the breakfast in the fridge for us to prep before heading out in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Peaceful place to stay, with thoughtful touches, near Amherst College
The place was a great place to stay while visiting Amherst College. It was clean and the place felt newly done. Thoughtful owners left food in the fridge, tea, chocolates, and nice products in the bathroom. Comfortable and homey.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTA C.

quiet and convenient
Great stay - the apartment was quiet and close to the event we were attending. The a/c in the living space was fantastic! And the bedroom fans were a lifesaver. Nice little cafe down the street where we got breakfast. We also enjoyed the walking trails nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The apartment was well located, spacious, and had everything we needed for our visit to the area. There were even eggs, milk, snacks, and coffee waiting for us. The proximity to the Cushman Market and Cafe across the street was also a real plus. Lee couldn't have been easier to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018