City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of this Northampton apartment, you'll find Smith College and Smith College Botanic Garden. Lyman Conservatory and Paradise Pond are also within half a mile (1 km).
Smith College Botanic Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Academy of Music Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Historic Northampton - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Cooley Dickinson Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Northampton Station - 19 min walk
Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Northampton Brewery - 15 min walk
Taco Bell - 18 min walk
Fitzwilly's Restaurant - 15 min walk
Bueno Y Sano - 15 min walk
Pinocchio Pizzeria - 15 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
Property manager
Xianxiu Xie
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property Registration Number C0149584064
Birch Suite- 2nd Floor Apartment with Kitchenette in front of Smith College Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Janna G.
Jun 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great neighborhood, comfortable bed
4 days in town, loved the quiet retreat. Had everything i needed. Slept well all 4 nights.
Janna G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Courtenay W.
Nov 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Lots of traffic noise! Steep stairs to second floor. Very difficult to see drivway at night. Clean, walkable to downtown Northampton, cute decor.
Judy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renee S.
Sep 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Renee S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy S.
Jun 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Nancy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
rhea love
Travelled with family
Mar 19, 2024
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 .
rhea love
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ken K.
Sep 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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Ken K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sonia R.
Sep 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Sonia R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Larry W.
Aug 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Northampton
The property was clean, quiet, and as described. It served our needs quite well
Larry W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Howard S.
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property.
Excellent property. Will return.
Howard S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter M.
May 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Tsientsu tended to more than our needs.
Peter M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Apr 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Northampton Apartment
Property was as described. We had what we needed. Good location for walking and site seeing. Good for continental breakfast.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lou L.
Sep 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
A warm reception and great accommodations. Location is ideal for Smith and Mount Holyoke.