Cosy Retreat - Amherst - Umass - Under The Hemlocks

A bijou stylish open-plan retreat, designed with bespoke touches & abundant amenities.
Scent-Sensitive Friendly.
Minutes from UMass & Amherst College.

Key features include:
- Modern bathroom Oasis
- Dreamy bed for restful nights
- Bespoke kitchenette
- Cathedral ceiling for an airy feel
- Unique cosy seating/bed combo
- Fast & Reliable Wi-Fi
- Versatile dining/worktable for meals & work
- Private courtyard
- The Writer's Retreat; Seasonal Screened-in off-grid space May-Oct
- Guest Parking

Under The Hemlocks open-plan design seamlessly integrates living, dining, and sleeping areas, making the most of this lovely bijou retreat.
Newly renovated, this compact and efficient studio suite offers comfort and a wealth of amenities without compromising space.

This scent-sensitive friendly property is located in a private wing of the owner's original 1915 farmhouse.

Whether you're here for a weekend break, a business trip, or to visit one of the Five Colleges, you'll discover Under The Hemlocks is the ideal cosy retreat!


Amenities:
Private Guest Suite: Enjoy complete privacy with no shared spaces, ensuring a peaceful retreat.

Guest Designated Driveway: Convenient parking space designated just for you.

Luxurious Bed: Experience ultimate comfort with high-quality bed linens and premium pillows on a queen-sized bed with adjustable head settings for a dreamy night's sleep.
For added comfort you'll find blackout blinds and individually controlled heating and air conditioning, plus a tower fan.

Space-saving Chair/Bed Combination: Space-saving Chair/Bed Combination: These chairs ingeniously transform into the most comfortable daybed imaginable. During the day, you can sink into this cosy spot for relaxation, while at night, the bespoke mattress provides a snug and restful sleep.
**Should you require the second bed, an additional charge of $20 per stay will apply.

Custom Bathroom: Indulge in a deep soaking tub with rain shower. Pamper yourself to eco-friendly bath products, waffle bath towels, and robes. Included are a hairdryer and cleaning supplies.
*Please be mindful of the tub's depth...

A well-equipped kitchenette features a microwave, kettle, Keurig, toaster, and mini fridge freezer, dishes, cutlery, stemware, and cooking/grill utensils, along with a personal blender, storage containers and mixing bowls.
A new addition to the kitchenette, a compact counter dishwasher.
Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee.

Fast & Reliable Wi-Fi: Stay connected with high-speed internet access.
Enjoy custom oversized seating and multiple lighting options, complete with a surge protector outlet, USB ports, and charger cords for all your devices.

Workspace: Utilize the folding dining/worktable and adjustable computer stand for any work or dining needs.

Embrace the calm and relaxing environment, intentionally designed without a TV, to enhance your Zen experience.

Entertainment Options: Unplug and unwind with an assortment of books, puzzles, games, and drawing materials.

Outdoor Courtyard: An inviting space for dining and relaxation, featuring seating, a fire pit, grill with a side burner, and a prep kitchen with a sink.
** Please note some outdoor amenities may not be available during the winter months.

The Writer's Retreat:
Seasonal Outdoor Screened-in Off-Grid Space.
Open May to October, weather permitting.
Imagine stepping into a beautiful, airy summer house where screened windows invite streams of natural light, boundaries between indoor and outdoor blur.
In this cosy outdoor space, you have the perfect setting to indulge in a good book or, perhaps, write one of your own.
** Please be mindful that while you are enjoying the seclusion of this retreat, you may occasionally hear the noises of the host's dog or grandchildren playing outside.

Under The Hemlocks is accessed by its own dedicated driveway leading to guest parking. Along the well-lit gravel path, you'll find a private guest only custom designed courtyard.
Up three steps the custom deck leads to the studio guest suite located in a private wing of the hosts farmhouse.

Guest Access:
Key outdoor features:
• Private Driveway
• One Dedicated Guest Parking Space
• Vehicle Turn-Around
• Custom Courtyard
• Custom Screened-in Off-Grid Space (seasonal May-Oct)
• Gravel Path with Multiple Landscape Lighting

Please note.
Please keep in mind that after dark, the driveway becomes less visible, especially during winter months.

Located in a quiet, peaceful neighbourhood.
Most residence live here full-time, please respect the community and observe quiet hours.

Interactions with Guests,:
I'm always pleased to address any requests, questions, or concerns before or throughout the booking process.

I'll be there for you during your visit, but how much we interact is entirely up to you.

I will send you one message during your stay to ensure you are settling in comfortably. Should you encounter any issues, please take this time to address them so that everyone can enjoy the best possible experience.

Please, though don't hesitate to contact me immediately if the guest suite is not as expected, if you have any queries, or if you require assistance after you arrive; I reside onsite and am easily available.


Other Details to Note:
• Scent-Sensitive Friendly Property ✓

• Housekeeping is available for longer stays ✓

• Amazing Deep Soaking Tub W/Rain Shower ✓
~ Please be mindful of the tub's depth...

• This space is for calm and relaxing Zen ~ No TV

• NO Smoking ~ ANY Evidence of smoking anywhere on the property will result in an additional $150 charge

• Space-saving Chair/Bed Combination:
**Should you require the second bed, an additional charge of $20 per stay will apply.

• Not suitable for babies or children under 12 ~ NO child safety features, safety gates, child resistant locks ~ Exit Safety Prevents Additional Cribs

• During winter, the outdoor kitchen is limited to the use of the worktop only, as the sink and water supply are shut down to prevent freezing.
The Writer's Retreat seasonal screened-in off-grid space is open May to October, weather permitting.

• The guest suite is in a wooded area, even though the space is treated regularly insects may occasionally visit Under the Hemlocks ~ You also might spot a bear, foxes, possums and other woodland creatures.


Location:
Under The Hemlocks is located in a quiet historic wooded area in Pelham Hills, only minutes from birthplace and home of the poet Emily Dickinson, UMass and Amherst College.

The Guest Suite is tucked under a thicket of hemlock trees on a beautiful tree-lined road.
You'll find Harkness conservation area, a beautiful walk through the woods.
Harkness Rd is roughly 2 miles long, half of the road is in Pelham and the other in Amherst.

Though surrounded by woods you're only minutes from the many shops and restaurants in Hadley. Northampton a bridge away, over the Connecticut River.

A short drive away, an amazing view point of the Quabbin Reservoir. The largest inland body of water in Massachusetts.