Sugar Maple Trailside Inn

  • Inn Details

    Located in Florence, a village within Northampton, Massachusetts, the Sugar Maple Trailside Inn has two comfortable guest rooms on the second floor—each with private bathrooms. The Inn is an 1865 house that underwent a complete and careful restoration in 2002. It was awarded the coveted Historic Preservation Award by the City of Northampton in the spring of 2003. In the fall of 2003, the restoration was featured on HGTV's Restore America--episode # 908. Though the Inn honors the past, it does not forget the present and offers the modern amenities that discerning travelers expect. Both guest rooms have extensive antique furnishings, air-conditioning, and free access to the internet by way of a broadband wireless network. An extensive continental breakfast is offered each morning that includes fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, yogurt, coffee, various teas, and orange juices. We also offer our guests the convenience and security of an on-line calendar and reservation system found on our extensive web site at: .sugar-maple-inn For the active visitor, the Inn sits adjacent to a paved biking and hiking path that in a few years will be largely open all the way to New Haven Connecticut some 80 miles to the south. The inn boasts one of the region's largest collections of antique railroad maps, documents, and books about regional railroad history. Guests are welcome to peruse the library and relax in a cozy rocking chair on the three-season porch—or on our Goshen-stone patio that is directly adjacent to the rail trail.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Craig is the Broker/Owner of Pedal to Properties, a full service real estate firm with offices located both in downtown Northampton and the innovation district of Holyoke. Kathy works for the state of Massachusetts and is a dedicated power-walker on the rail trail next to our house.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 1

    Number of Dogs: 1


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    Property Noted For:

    • As seen on HGTV's "Restore America"

    • Award-winning restoration

    • Voted Best in the Valley

    • adjacent to bike path

    • great bicycling area

    • railroad history

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Fitness

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Radio

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Computer

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • VCR

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • 14 mile rail-trail

    • 3-season porch

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  • Nightly Rate

    $80 - $120

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: after 4:00 p.m.    Check out: 11:00 a.m.

    • Minimum stay: Two night weekends always.

    • Deposit amount required: A credit card number is neccessary to reserve a room and your deposit is equal to one night's lodging.

    • Cancellations: Two weeks notice is required to fully refund any deposit. If your reservation is cancelled less than 14 days from your assigned dates your deposit will be refunded only if we are able to rebook the room(s). Same day Cancellations and no shows will be charged the full amount.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: No

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: 10 and over

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: 7:00 to 9:00

    • Serving location: Dining Room


    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea


    Special meal options

  • Location Type

    • Small town

    • Village


    City

    • Northampton

    • Distance to city: 2 miles

    • Directions to property:
      We are located at 62 Chestnut Street in Florence Massachusetts 01062. This is about 2.5 miles west of downtown Northampton. Follow Rte 9 west from downtown and you'll then be in Florence. At the traffic light where Cooper's Corner Deli is located--this is Chestnut Street. Turn right and we are the 3rd house on the left.


    Airport

    • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) 30 miles

    • Directions to property:
      I-91 north to Exit 18 in Massachusetts. (perhaps 30 minutes non-peak time) Take left at bottom of ramp and then follow signs for Route 9 west. (see above directions)


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Arguably The Best Bicycling in North America

    • #1 Small Arts Town in the US

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Ski area

    • Winery

    • Zoo

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    Write a review

    good place

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    we enjoy very much our 2 nights in Sugar Maple the room was clean , nice breakfast Craig and KathY are very welcoming people helping and nice, very nice place to be.


    great place

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    We had a great time here. Lots to do nearby and the bike trail is right next to the house.


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