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Lovely Home in New England College Town

Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
Preferred Destination: Seoul, South Korea
Alternate Destination: Open to any destination

House | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From January 1, 2027 until July 31, 2027

Description

We are listing our lovely home in Northampton, MA. It is in walking distance to all the benefits of our perfect New England college town, continuously ranked one of the best college towns in the US. There is a 'rail to trail' bike path in nearly every direction. Walk out the door and, within minutes, you could be at our local butcher, the oldest hardware store in the US, an amazing bakery, or the train station to hop on an Amtrak to NYC! There are cafes, restaurants, bookstores, music venues, Smith College, museums, and more. A short drive away are the ski resorts of Vermont as well (e.g., 45 minutes up Route 91 to Mt Snow in Dover VT). We live in a two story home, with two bedrooms and a full bath on the 2nd floor. On the first floor there is a living room, dining room, den, guest bedroom, playroom, kitchen, and a 1.5 bath. We will be on sabbatical, and would be thrilled to have someone or a family in our home who are in a similar situation.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
2

Offices
0

Size
1,700 ft2

Suited For
5

Property Type
House

Availability

From January 1, 2027 until July 31, 2027

Minimum Stay

4 Weeks | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: We are primarily interested in a swap, but want to keep our options open and would consider a rental.

Location

House in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Smith College

Nearby Universities
Hampshire College | Mount Holyoke College | Amherst College | University of Massachusetts Amherst | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Hampshire College | Amherst College | Mt Holyoke College
Neighborhood

Downtown

Nearby Cities

Boston | Springfield | Hartford

Comments: We are a short walk to downtown, with cafes, restaurants, music venues, transportation (including a short walk to an Amtrak train to NYC).

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: If we're trading, rates are negotiable and/or voided.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with plants or garden

Comments: Shovel sidewalk (negotiable)

Features

Interior

Furnished

Baby Furniture

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Fitness

Pool

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Piano

Comments: According to CNN, Northampton is one of the best college towns in the country, with lots to offer. https://www.cnn.com/travel/northampton-massachusetts-best-towns-america-2025.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
4
2 Adults | 2 Children

Our Destination

Preferred Destination

Seoul, South Korea

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: We would be very open to an exchange in a variety of places, Korea, Italy, Greece, Scotland, etc

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
2


Bathrooms
1


Offices
0


Size
1,700 ft2

Children

I need a home suitable for young kids

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2018

Trust Score (7)
Academic Faculty or Staff

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Member Since 2018

Trust Score (7)
Academic Faculty or Staff
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