This beautifully renovated 1800s New England Colonial is listed on the historical registry as New Haven Canal Company Superintendent House. It's a great base from which to explore all the restaurants, cultural, and outdoor activities offered in the beautiful Pioneer Valley. 1.5 miles from the center of Easthampton, 5 minutes from the Williston Northampton School and 12 minutes from Northampton/Smith College.
You will have plenty of room to spread out in the full kitchen, living room, dining room, three bedrooms, private office, and large yard.
**New photos coming soon! Furnishings may be slightly different from what you see now.
THE SPACE
NOTE: We are a safe and inclusive space for everyone - Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as all genders, are welcome to stay with us. We ask all guests to respect this policy regardless of personal opinions or affiliations.
Beautifully renovated top to bottom. Wide plank floors, high ceilings, and side porches give this home its old world charm. Contemporary kitchen, tiled bathrooms, and high speed internet provide the modern conveniences of today. Each room has an airy feeling adorned with large replacement windows, the house is large enough to spread out, with plenty of privacy.
The full kitchen and spacious living room are open to each other which provides the communal feeling of a comfortable New England retreat. The living room is particularly cozy with a propane fired stove for nights in. There is also a formal dining room and an enclosed porch.
There are two first floor bedrooms - one each, king and queen, and both and are a few steps away from a large tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower and washer/dryer. Upstair is an additional queen bedroom, full bathroom with walk-in shower, and a private office with high speed internet.
A sun-filled (unheated) enclosed porch warms up even in winter. Feel free to wander the large piece of property - stretch your legs and enjoy spring greens, birds of summer, or fall foliage.
Please note: In the summer we have a window air conditioners in the bedrooms ONLY. There are ceiling fans throughout the entire house.
GUEST ACCESS
Guests have use of the entire house and grounds except for one room upstairs that remains locked for storage.
There is a circular driveway with convenient parking right by the side door of the house . You will enter into the kitchen near the living areas, the bedrooms are on the opposite side.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
The kitchen has a dishwasher, electric stove and oven, microwave, toaster oven, and is fully stocked with pots and pans and everything else you might need to prepare meals during your stay.
The large screen tv pulls out from the wall and can be positioned to face the couch. There is also a washer/dryer for guest use on the first floor in the large bathroom. Please use the free and clear detergent provided, one pod directly into the drum. One pod per load. We aim to keep this a scent free environment.
The house is 1.5 miles from the center of Easthampton, 5 minutes to the Williston Northampton School and 10-15 minutes to Northampton/Smith College. We don't recommend walking to town as sidewalks are sparse and the road is curvy.
Your host, Mindy, lives next door. Allison co-hosts from Seattle, NY, and sometimes right next door.