Amherst holiday cottage

Charming Lakeside Gingerbread Cottage in 5 College Area - Sleeps 6-8

Amherst cottage rental - Abigail's Cottage front view
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Description Cottage, 1200 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 1 Bathroom
Facilities beach, lake, pets considered, air-conditioning, internet access, satellite or cable
Rates per property
Set rates in US Dollars
$125 - $225/night 
$800 - $1,250/week 
$1,295/month 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£75 - £135/night 
£479 - £749/week 
£775/month 
Rebecca Southwick or Dot Lane
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of this Amherst holiday cottage 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, sleeps maximum of eight

Relax in our charming cottage while resting your eyes on peaceful Lake Arcadia. Slip into your suits & jump in across the street or walk 5mins to bask on the town beach. Take in the sun & fresh air as you picnic under tall pine & oak trees. Get away from it all as you lounge in our three sided screened in porch. Picturesque Lake Arcadia is perfect for swimming, canoeing & kayaking. For serious boating & fishing, nearby Lake Metacomet (5 minute drive) has a public boat launch. Our fully furnished cottage was built in1950 complete with knotty pine & fancy scrolled wood trim. There are three levels overlooking the lake: the main floor has an open living/dining area & a fully equipped kitchen. Sleep upstairs in a comfy queen bed or downstairs in a plush king bed. Take a stroll on our beautiful New England town common circled by old churches & fine eateries. Explore the Five College Area's numerous amenities or the nearby Quabbin Reservoir, a one hundred acre wilderness park.
Amherst cottage rental - Abigail's Cottage front view

Abigail's Cottage front view
Amherst cottage rental - Side view of cottage with lake in the background

Side view of cottage with lake in the background
Amherst cottage rental - Lake Arcadia in Fall

Lake Arcadia in Fall
Amherst cottage rental - Lake Arcadia in Spring

Lake Arcadia in Spring
Amherst cottage rental - Dining Table View

Dining Table View
Amherst cottage rental - Living Room looks Over Lake Arcadia

Living Room looks Over Lake Arcadia
Amherst cottage rental - Entryway to Abigail's Cottage

Entryway to Abigail's Cottage
Amherst cottage rental - Screen-in Porch facing Lake Arcadia

Screen-in Porch facing Lake Arcadia
Amherst cottage rental - Upstairs Daybed w/Trundle in room w/Comfy Queen

Upstairs Daybed w/Trundle in room w/Comfy Queen
Amherst cottage rental - Upstairs Comfy Queen&Daybed w/Trundle & Lake view

Upstairs Comfy Queen&Daybed w/Trundle & Lake view
Amherst cottage rental - Pillowtop King Bed & Daybed w/ Trundle

Pillowtop King Bed & Daybed w/ Trundle
Amherst cottage rental - King & Day Bed w/ Trundle view onto Front Porch

King & Day Bed w/ Trundle view onto Front Porch

Location: Amherst in USA

Nearest Airport: Bradley International at 30 Miles
Nearest Train: Northampton at 12 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 0.1 Miles
Car: recommended
Lake Arcadia is in Belchertown and the Five College Area of Amherst, Smith, Mt Holyoke, Hampshire and Umass Colleges. Visit Amherst (15 minutes) with its many international restaurants, Emily Dickinson House and Amherst College Dinosaur Museum. Or visit Northampton (25 minutes) for cultural delights and Smith College's exceptional art museum. Within a 15 min drive: For outdoor enthusiasts, visit the Quabbin Reservoir Park, over 1000 acres of wilderness with hiking and biking. Or take a 10 minute walk and get on the Metacomet/Manadnock trail with miles of trails. Bike the Norwottuck rail trail from Belchertown to Northampton. 1/2 hr drive: Butterfly Museum, Historic Deerfield Village, Yankee Candle and the Mass Pike. 3/4 hr drive: Old Sturbrige Village, Brimfield Antique Markets. 2 hr drive: Boston, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos. 3 1/2 hr: New York City.

Availability for this holiday cottage rental in Amherst, USA

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Rental Rates for this holiday cottage in Amherst, USA

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
Fall 01 November 2009 - 08 January 2010 $950 $125 $225 2 Nights
Winter 09 January 2010 - 30 April 2010 $800 $125 $175 2 Nights
Summer Peak 01 May 2010 - 20 September 2010 $1,250 $175 $225 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (US Dollars), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Fees

Cleaning:
£51

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage rental in Amherst, USA

Property Type:
  • cottage
Floor Area:
  • 1200 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • beach
  • lake
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • romantic
General:
  • alarm clock
  • ceiling fans
  • hair dryer
  • local restaurant guide
  • shampoo
  • towels provided
  • laundry soap
  • paper towels
  • soap
  • toilet paper
  • telephone
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • accepts credit card
Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • dish washer
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • blender
  • spices
  • stove top burners
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower
  • Fully stocked with towel sets (bath, hand and washcloth). A full line of cleaning products, paper towels and toilet paper.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, Day bed & Trundle
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, Day bed & Trundle
  • Top floor bedroom: one queen and one day bed with a trundle - sleeps 4. Walkout level: one plush king - and one day bed with a trundle - sleeps 4.
Entertainment:
  • satellite or cable
  • video player
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • games - all ages
  • video library
  • DVD
  • books - kids
  • games - kids
  • TV
  • radio
  • CD
  • audio tape player
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • broadband access
Outside:
  • kayak
  • outdoor grill gas
  • parking off street
  • patio
  • conservatory
  • parking
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 5 deck chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered
  • long term rentals available
Local Activities:
  • roller blading
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • golf
  • tennis
  • mountain biking
  • hunting
  • antique hunting
Onsite Equipment:
  • boat+paddles
  • deck chairs
  • beach towels
Attractions:
  • autumn foliage
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • library
  • museums
  • pond
  • ATM/bank
  • water parks
Leisure Activities:
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • ice skating
  • paddle boating
  • snorkelling
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • scenic drives
  • laundrette - not serviced
  • synagogues
  • restaurants
Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • babysitting

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Amherst, USA

Rating
5 out of 5

From Tampa, FL

Doug--Tampa, FL Tampa, FL
Review Submitted: October 8, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2008
Without a doubt this is the cleanest, most well equiped and well furnished home we have ever rented for vacation. Dot and Rebecca met us at the house and explained everything. The kingsize bed is great. Doing business with they was a breeze. Very highly recommended.
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Rating
5 out of 5

A Lovely Retreat

We've seen the world Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Review Submitted: July 15, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
We rented "Abigail's Cottage" via the internet, without seeing it beforehand, to accommodate our scattered family for a long Fourth of July weekend. We chose it's proximity to Amherst College where our daughter was living in a dorm, the Amtrak station to bring my son and friend from NY City, and Hartford airport for our flight from Florida.

Charming accommodations -- comfy, and they've thought of everything to make your stay a treat. We worried about the one bathroom for all of us, but the spirit of cooperation it required made the stay even better. Close enough to many things to do (including the lovely Montague Book Mill), but still somehow secluded in its lakeside location.

We'd happily do it again next week! :)
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/2
Rating
5 out of 5

Better than home!

JamaicPlain Boston, MA USA
Review Submitted: January 7, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2008
This cottage is fantastic. Our family stayed at Abilgail's cottage for a nearby wedding last August. It was great to have a home base where we could relax. The cottage comes with laundry and internet, which came in handy for a two week stay. We were also able to host a pre-wedding dinner with the bride's family. The rooms are such that it isn't too hard to carve out some personal space if you want some down time (I recommend the front porch). We spent our last day there talking about how nice it would be to live there. Two weeks wasn't long enough. Oh, and you can kayak on the lake across the street. I highly recommend staying here. The owners are super friendly, helpful and accessible.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 4/5
Rating
4 out of 5

Enjoyed our stay

vistitor 04 boston ma
Review Submitted: November 25, 2008 Date of Stay: November 2008
Good place to stay. Homey with lots of room and good kitchen space. On beautiful lake. Easy to get to Amherst, northampton and surrounding countryside.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 5/5
Rating
5 out of 5

Cozy Cottage

Kelight Long Island
Review Submitted: October 4, 2008 Date of Stay: September 2008
"Cottage" is the perfect description. It was cozy - it was homey - and it was clean. We felt very much at home during our stay.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 8/9
 

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