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Hill Ross Guest Suite on Historic Homestead
Riverside holiday home in Florence with free breakfast
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft
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Explore the area
Florence, MA
- Place, Look Memorial Park19 min walk
- Place, Look Memorial Park Tennis Center3 min drive
- Place, Cooley Dickinson Hospital3 min drive
- Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
2nd Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Master
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Hill Ross Guest Suite on Historic Homestead
Welcome to our charming 2-bedroom in the heart of Florence! Nestled just a short 17-minute drive from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a 6-minute drive from the renowned Smith College, this cozy retreat offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility.
As a guest, you'll be delighted by the wealth of traveler favorites, including high-speed WiFi and a convenient washer and dryer. Step into the fully stocked kitchen, where you can whip up delectable meals on the stove and oven, chill your drinks in the refrigerator, and enjoy al fresco dining on the grill. Savor your morning coffee with the provided coffee maker, kettle, and grinder, or blend up a refreshing smoothie in the blender.
You'll have the Guest Suite at The Historic Hill-Ross Homestead with private entrance all to yourself. Guest Suite is the renovated carriage house ell off the main farmhouse which houses 2 bedrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 living room and 1 bathroom including your own private patio. One bedroom has a queen bed and second bedroom has a full bed and a single bunk bed. Hill Ross Homestead is a short, 5 minute walk into downtown Florence.
Two parking spots are reserved for this unit that are conveniently located right in front of the unit. There is a 3 stair tread climb up to enter the unit and it is not wheelchair friendly. There are other tenants who share this 2+ acre property and we ask all our guests to be courteous of one another while enjoying its peaceful, park-like setting along the Mill River.
The historic Hill-Ross Farm is listed on the National Historic Registry
for being a stop along the Underground Railroad, along with other attributes.
Hill-Ross Homestead features a 19th-century farmhouse - the home for two important figures in the abolitionist movement, Samuel Lapham Hill and Austin Ross. Samuel Hill purchased the farm in 1841 from the Northampton Silk Company. In 1842, Hill and others founded the Northampton Association of Education and Industry, an organization with strong abolitionist views. The Association chose to locate in the Broughton’s Meadow (now Florence) section of Northampton due to the community’s thriving silk industry. Free laborers, rather than enslaved workers, produced silk, increasing the industry’s popularity among abolitionists. The Association’s property, including the Hill-Ross Farm, provided a store, school, common eating area and living space for its members. Because of the strong presence of the Association and silk manufacturers, Northampton became a haven for African Americans and abolitionists. Northampton proper often served as a stop for fugitive slaves traveling to Canada, and Association members encouraged fugitives’ permanent settlement.
As a guest, you'll be delighted by the wealth of traveler favorites, including high-speed WiFi and a convenient washer and dryer. Step into the fully stocked kitchen, where you can whip up delectable meals on the stove and oven, chill your drinks in the refrigerator, and enjoy al fresco dining on the grill. Savor your morning coffee with the provided coffee maker, kettle, and grinder, or blend up a refreshing smoothie in the blender.
You'll have the Guest Suite at The Historic Hill-Ross Homestead with private entrance all to yourself. Guest Suite is the renovated carriage house ell off the main farmhouse which houses 2 bedrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 living room and 1 bathroom including your own private patio. One bedroom has a queen bed and second bedroom has a full bed and a single bunk bed. Hill Ross Homestead is a short, 5 minute walk into downtown Florence.
Two parking spots are reserved for this unit that are conveniently located right in front of the unit. There is a 3 stair tread climb up to enter the unit and it is not wheelchair friendly. There are other tenants who share this 2+ acre property and we ask all our guests to be courteous of one another while enjoying its peaceful, park-like setting along the Mill River.
The historic Hill-Ross Farm is listed on the National Historic Registry
for being a stop along the Underground Railroad, along with other attributes.
Hill-Ross Homestead features a 19th-century farmhouse - the home for two important figures in the abolitionist movement, Samuel Lapham Hill and Austin Ross. Samuel Hill purchased the farm in 1841 from the Northampton Silk Company. In 1842, Hill and others founded the Northampton Association of Education and Industry, an organization with strong abolitionist views. The Association chose to locate in the Broughton’s Meadow (now Florence) section of Northampton due to the community’s thriving silk industry. Free laborers, rather than enslaved workers, produced silk, increasing the industry’s popularity among abolitionists. The Association’s property, including the Hill-Ross Farm, provided a store, school, common eating area and living space for its members. Because of the strong presence of the Association and silk manufacturers, Northampton became a haven for African Americans and abolitionists. Northampton proper often served as a stop for fugitive slaves traveling to Canada, and Association members encouraged fugitives’ permanent settlement.
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bunk bed is not permitted for children under 6
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Please put all used towels in shower stall
Please move furniture back to original locations
Please put all dirty dishes into the dishwasher and start cycle before you leave
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0167732140
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Florence
Located in Florence, this holiday home is on a river. Yankee Candle Village and Holyoke Crossing are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Connecticut River Greenway State Park and Brewer Brook Wildlife Management Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Congregation Beth Israel and Lyman Conservatory.
Florence, MA
What's nearby
- Look Memorial Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Look Memorial Park Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Congregation Beth Israel - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Cooley Dickinson Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Smith College - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cumberland Farms - 11 min walk
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- Burger King - 5 min drive
- D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches - 5 min drive
- Hot Head Burritos - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jacqueline G Leighton
The Historic Hill-Ross Homestead is a multi residential property comprising of 3 antique houses and 2 barns. We love staying in beautiful one-of-a-kind homes that gifts our family a unique experience we so treasure and we hope you enjoy your time here as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
Located right outside of downtown Florence- Hill-Ross Homestead gets all the pleasure of being a part of a local vibrant community but we enjoy a peaceful park-like setting along the Mill River.
What makes this property unique
The Historic Hill-Ross Homestead is a multi residential property comprising of 3 antique houses and 2 barns. We ask all our guests to be courteous of one another while enjoying its peaceful, park-like setting along the Mill River.
Listed on the National Historic Registry for being a stop along the Underground Railroad, along with other attributes.
Hill-Ross Homestead features a 19th-century farmhouse (circa 1820)- the home for two important figures in the abolitionist movement, Samuel Lapham Hill and Austin Ross. Samuel Hill purchased the farm in 1841 from the Northampton Silk Company. In 1842, Hill and others founded the Northampton Association of Education and Industry, an organization with strong abolitionist views. The Association chose to locate in the Broughton’s Meadow (now Florence) section of Northampton due to the community’s thriving silk industry. Free laborers, rather than enslaved workers, produced silk, increasing the industry’s popularity among abolitionists. The Association’s property, including the Hill-Ross Farm, provided a store, school, common eating area and living space for its members. Because of the strong presence of the Association and silk manufacturers, Northampton became a haven for African Americans and abolitionists. Northampton proper often served as a stop for fugitive slaves traveling to Canada, and Association members encouraged fugitives’ permanent settlement.
Listed on the National Historic Registry for being a stop along the Underground Railroad, along with other attributes.
Hill-Ross Homestead features a 19th-century farmhouse (circa 1820)- the home for two important figures in the abolitionist movement, Samuel Lapham Hill and Austin Ross. Samuel Hill purchased the farm in 1841 from the Northampton Silk Company. In 1842, Hill and others founded the Northampton Association of Education and Industry, an organization with strong abolitionist views. The Association chose to locate in the Broughton’s Meadow (now Florence) section of Northampton due to the community’s thriving silk industry. Free laborers, rather than enslaved workers, produced silk, increasing the industry’s popularity among abolitionists. The Association’s property, including the Hill-Ross Farm, provided a store, school, common eating area and living space for its members. Because of the strong presence of the Association and silk manufacturers, Northampton became a haven for African Americans and abolitionists. Northampton proper often served as a stop for fugitive slaves traveling to Canada, and Association members encouraged fugitives’ permanent settlement.
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