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2 Rooms/private bath in beautiful woodland home. 15 min to UMASS
$950 / mo — Private Suite: Bedroom + Sitting Room + Bath in Timber Frame Woodland Home 15 Minutes from Downtown Amherst · Shutesbury, MA 📍 118 Leonard St, Shutesbury · neighboring Amherst, Leverett & Pelham · Year lease · No smoking
Escape the... ordinary without sacrificing convenience. Shutesbury is a small, beautiful woodland town directly adjacent to Amherst — just 15 minutes to downtown Amherst, UMass, and the Five College area, with the feel of being genuinely tucked into the forest. Your private suite includes:
Spacious bedroom with plenty of natural light and woodland views Separate private sitting/living room Private full bathroom All on the lower level of the home (shared interior entrance and staircase)
All-inclusive at $950/month:
All utilities paid Fiber-optic internet In-unit laundry access Off-street parking
Shared with friendly, low-key hosts:
Fully updated kitchen with stainless appliances, gas range & breakfast bar Open dining and living room with wide-plank pine floors, timber beam ceilings, and central wood stove Deck off the kitchen overlooking the forest — perfect for morning coffee Fire pit in the yard
About the home: A hand-crafted timber frame house built with real care and character — exposed beams, brick chimney, warm wood details, and big windows framing the surrounding woodland. You're genuinely in the trees, yet 15 minutes from everything the Pioneer Valley has to offer: Amherst, Northampton, UMass, Hampshire, Amherst and Smith Colleges. About us: I'm a 60-year-old environmental professional who works from home part of the time and values quiet, good neighbors, and the natural world. My 16-year-old son is here half the time. We're a low-key household. I have one dog who loves company — other well-behaved pets welcome if they get along with ours. Terms:
Year lease No smoking Pets considered (must be compatible with resident dog)
Ideal for: Graduate students, young professionals, or remote workers looking for nature, quiet, and a beautiful place to come home to — with easy access to the Five College area. Available: April or May 2026
Lease Terms
Option To Renew
Lease renewal offered
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Mathew Jacobson
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