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Sunny 3-bdr, 2 studies, furnished home on foothills of Mount Holyoke range

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $3600 | Monthly

House | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From August 15, 2026 until June 15, 2027

Description

Sunny, south-facing Contemporary Cape located at the end of a cul-de-sac, with access to hiking trails and just minutes to UMass, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College, easy access to shopping and major routes. This gracious, open floor plan includes a sunroom, U-shaped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large dining-living room with wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors, and an L which makes a great family room, or study. Full bath with laundry on 1st floor. There are 3 bedrooms with cathedral ceilings on the second floor (2 with queen-size beds, 1 that can be adapted as needed) as well as a full bath with tub/shower. A 4th bedroom/home office is located above the garage with access via a spiral staircase off the sunroom. Many amenities, including a 2 car garage, new hot water heater, new furnace, hardwood floors, skylights, composite deck, brick patio and fenced-in private back yard. Professionally landscaped with beautiful perennials and a brick walkway. (More pictures of bedrooms etc. to be posted shortly.)

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
2

Offices
2

Size
2,038 ft2

Suited For
5

Property Type
House

Availability

From August 15, 2026 until June 15, 2027

Minimum Stay

9 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Start and end date are somewhat flexible, but we'd like a commitment for the whole 2026-2027 academic year.

Location

House in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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

Comments: On foothills of Mount Holyoke range with lakes and trails. Family and pet friendly neighborhood. Close to Atkins Market. Large windows, south-facing, sunny and warm during the winter!

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Countryside
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $3600 Monthly | Negotiable

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: The posted rate does not include utilities, cleaning services, and lawn care, but those could be negotiable.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Smoking indoors is not allowed, only outdoors.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Baby Furniture

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Two rooms w/ queen bed each, plus one room set up as needed (office or third bedroom). Dedicated office (large!) on top of the garage, plus space connected to living room that could either function as downstairs office or family room.

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