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Birch Suite- 2nd Floor Apartment with Kitchenette in front of Smith College

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A two-story house with a front door, number 153, and two potted plants on the steps.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a lamp.
Exterior
A snow-covered backyard with a white fence, a tree, and a lantern.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, and a fruit basket.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Smith College
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Northampton, MA
  • Place, Smith College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith College Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Academy of Music Theater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Birch Suite- 2nd Floor Apartment with Kitchenette in front of Smith College

Welcome to The Elm Street Inn, an 18th century house with modern amenities. The house is across from Smith College and a short walk to Downtown Northampton. LGBTQ friendly. Everyone is welcome. The Birch Suite is a second floor apartment. This suite provides a kitchenette, private full bathroom, central AC, and state of the art heating. Many writers have enjoyed this room in the past.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0149584064
Property # 2744052vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Northampton

Located in Northampton, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Smith College Museum of Art and Academy of Music Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Yankee Candle Village and Holyoke Crossing. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium or Mullins Center.
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Northampton, MA

What's nearby

  • Smith College - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith College Botanic Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smith College Museum of Art - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Academy of Music Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Historic Northampton - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Northampton Station - 19 min walk
  • Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪T. Roots - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Yokohama Ramen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Northampton Brewery - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Suite- 2nd Floor Apartment with Kitchenette in front of Smith College pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birch Suite- 2nd Floor Apartment with Kitchenette in front of Smith College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birch Suite- 2nd Floor Apartment with Kitchenette in front of Smith College?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Birch Suite- 2nd Floor Apartment with Kitchenette in front of Smith College located?

Located in the heart of Northampton, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Smith College, Smith College Botanic Garden and Lyman Conservatory. Paradise Pond and Smith College Museum of Art are also within 10 minutes. Northampton Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenore S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located and sweet small apartment- very comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for a couple. Lots of nearby restaurants and nice off street parking. Our second visit-we plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for downtown shopping and eating, close to campus, with good off-street parking. Rooms were clean and pleasant and comfortable. Instructions from the host were clear and reasonable. Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anida W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property! Excellent location. Super clean. Kind and responsive host. Will seek this out for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great neighborhood, comfortable bed

4 days in town, loved the quiet retreat. Had everything i needed. Slept well all 4 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

A warm reception and great accommodations. Location is ideal for Smith and Mount Holyoke.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice suite, highly recommend.

A really nicely pulled together bedroom suite with kitchenette dining table and bathroom. Charming, clean, close to downtown. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great home base to have while exploring a new city. Great location, great parking, very clean and tidy. Our host was easily accessible and very helpful when we needed it. Checking in was a little difficult, as the instructions on where to go up the stairs were a little vague. I think a clearer photo of where the stairs are would be helpful for the next guest!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely place

what an adorable little apartment! it was clean, cozy, decorated with taste and located very conveniently. communication with xianxiu was easy and friendly. i will definitely try to stay here again the next time I visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and convenient to Smith campus

I was attending a music workshop at Smith. I appreciated that this was a short and pleasant walk from where the activities were, giving me a nice break and some exercise. The bed quite comfortable, and having a bathtub is also a big plus for me
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property.

Excellent property. Will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rhea love

Liked: Communication
Right across from Smith, this very cute place housed myself and 2 college age kids. The kitchenette and amenities were perfect and the air mattress for 3rd guest was very comfortable. 15 miles nute’s walk into town and a safe, great area .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northampton Apartment

Property was as described. We had what we needed. Good location for walking and site seeing. Good for continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northampton

The property was clean, quiet, and as described. It served our needs quite well
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us! Larry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment, great location

I really enjoyed staying at Xianxiu's place. It's super cute, it was very clean, and very easy to check in, etc. There is a short set of steps (maybe 10?) leading up to the apartment. The apartment had everything one would need - I even found a blow drier to use! I'm looking forward to staying here again - the location is terrific.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Tsientsu tended to more than our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was there during a blizzard and was happy there was an off-street parking lot. It and the driveway were plowed/shoveled quickly. However, I needed some instructions how to crank up the heat (I'm from Florida and we rarely use heat). Once I realized there was a valve that needed to be turned, place warmed up nicely. The unit is very cute and there's more room than you'd expect from the description. The kitchenette is actually a nice-sized room with table and chairs, a built-in kitchen sink and enough dishware for simple takeout or microwaved meals. Bedding was comfortable. This is an older house so the stairs from the semi-private entrance to the second-floor apartment are steep if you have luggage to carry. Not impossible by any means but steep. But it's nice to have the entrance off the parking lot side of the house instead of having to walk around to the front. The host was available and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lots of traffic noise! Steep stairs to second floor. Very difficult to see drivway at night. Clean, walkable to downtown Northampton, cute decor.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The suite was lovely, cozy, and comfortable, the communication, including clear and specific instructions on finding it, and answered questions with the host, were beyond reproach; we had a chance to speak with her when we crossed paths in the parking lot and had a delightful conversation. The kitchenette was stocked with all the necessities. The only confusion we had was whether the door lock instructions applied to both the entry door and our suite door or just our suite door (it’s both) and we hoped we weren’t waking other guests as we tested both doors to be sure they were secure. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtenay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

I was visiting my granddaughter at Smith during family weekend and the location was perfect, right across the street from Paradise Road, a few minutes walk from her apartment. It’s within easy walking distance of everything on campus and a fairly short walk to town. I didn’t rent a car for this trip and walked from the Northampton Amtrak station with no problem. This is the upstairs apartment and the stairs are steep but there’s a sturdy handrail. The apartment is very comfortable, light and airy during the day and cozy at night. It is unexpectedly dark around the Smith campus and along the driveway leading to the apartment entrance. I wished I’d tucked a small flashlight in my bag. Xianxiu was responsive and welcoming both before and during my stay. Excellent host. I’d happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Xianxiu Xie

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I love the experience of hosting and meeting new people! I am a Smith alumna, and a special education teacher at a local school district. I work during week days from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., but live in the house - Willow House and will love to meet you between 7 - 8 p.m. Please feel free to knock at our door to say hi, introduce yourself or anything you need. I will also be available in case of emergency during the day. read less

Why they chose this property

Welcome to The Elm Street Inn, an 18th century house with modern amenities. The house is across from Smith College and a short walk to Downtown Northampton. LGBTQ friendly. Everyone is welcome. The Birch Suite is a second floor apartment. This suite provides a kitchenette, private full bathroom, central AC, and state of the art heating. Many writers have enjoyed this room in the past.

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