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Charming Country Home outside of Northampton & Amherst

Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
Preferred Destination: Campania, Italy
Alternate Destinations: San Francisco, California, United States | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | Open to any destination

House
Available Dates:
From November 13, 2026 until September 1, 2027

Description

Cozy Furnished Farm House on Haydenville/West Whately Border 13 min drive to downtown Northampton 4 Bedrooms Renting by the week OR months at a time pending my own travel schedule 2 Bathrooms Built in Office Screened in Porch Woodstove Gas Fireplace Garage Open Porch with BBQ, table and chairs Tennis Court - (not groomed, covered in moss, but good for garden beds and kids games) Yoga or Guest Loft with exercise bike We are looking for a family or mature professional individuals who are incredibly responsible, clean, and who will love and care for our home as though it was your own. The house is a big old 1800's farm house that has been updated. It's not a slick perfect AirB&B kind of rental. There are closets with our clothing in it, personal belongings in drawers and on display etc. This is a family home of a family that travels.. Each time the home is rented, we make space in the drawers and closets for visitors things, as well as space in the kitchen. There are quirks to the home. Not all 4 burners work on the stove, some windows don't have screens, some doors are funky and need care the way they are closed or locked. The 4 bdrm house sits on 5 acres on the Haydenville/West Whately border. It's a gorgeous property, lots of land, fruit trees, a screened in porch, Open kitchen/living room,. t’s an 8min drive from Florence and a 13 min drive to Smith College in Northampton. It’s a 10 min drive to The Co-op and a 20 min drive to Umass. Downstairs you will walk in to an open concept kitchen living/dining room with a wood stove. It's the best room in the house and is very conducive to cooking and hanging with friends and family at the same time. There are 2 bedrooms downstairs with a bathroom and laundry. Upstairs there are two more bedrooms and an open walk-through office and lofted area with an exercise bike and room for an extra floor bed if needed. There is a downstairs bathroom with a shower and a washer and dryer, and an upstairs bathroom with a shower and tub. Snow Plowing also an additional fee which you can arrange with our plow guy or anyone of your choosing on an on call basis Also on the property is a beautiful barn/studio set back from the house, with a possible tenant or owner occupying the space. This person keeps to themselves but does park using the driveway space.

Bedrooms
4

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
2,800 ft2

Suited For
8

Property Type
House

Availability

From November 13, 2026 until September 1, 2027

Minimum Stay

1 Week | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: Preference goes to longer stays. The home may be available for the Summer of 2027 but would need to be rented for most of it in one chunk of 6-12ish weeks. Also for a discounted price.

Location

House in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Smith College, UMass Amherst, Hampshire College, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College

Nearby Universities
Smith College | UMass Amherst | Hampshire College | Amherst College | Mount Holyoke College
Neighborhood

10 mins from Northampton - West Whately / Haydenville Border

Nearby Cities

Northampton | Amherst | Greenfield

Comments: Close to Northampton MA, 8 min drive to Florence Center. On the border of Haydenville and West Whately

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Countryside
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: $5000 for the month - in winter months - approx heat fee @ $600 will be added

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are allowed

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Features

Interior

Furnished

Semi Furnished

Unfurnished

Baby Furniture

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Wheelchair Access

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Art Studio

Comments: 5 acres abutting Woods. An old tennis court overgrown with moss and trees at the moment serves as a kids "sport court" for bike riding, basketball games and an enclosed area for dogs to run.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
4
2 Adults | 1 Child

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

Campania, Italy

Alternate Destination

San Francisco, California, United States

Alternate Destination

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: Latin America, Europe, Japan

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
1


Bathrooms
1


Offices
0


Size
1,000 ft2

Pet

I would like to bring my pet if it is okay

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Car

I would like a car if possible

Comments: It would either be my partner & myself OR possibly brining one or more of our 3 children ages 10 - 14

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2019

Trust Score (10)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic

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Member Since 2019

Trust Score (10)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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