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Big farmhouse in the foothills of the Berkshires

Holiday home in Russell with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Russell, MA
  • Place, Big E
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, MGM Springfield
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Six Flags New England
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

pull out couch

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Big farmhouse in the foothills of the Berkshires

Built in the early 1800s, our renovated farm house can accommodate a large group or gathering. This 1600 square foot home can keep everyone together: three large bedrooms upstairs and an optional fourth downstairs. Large backyard and deck made for outside fun. Two full bathrooms, laundry, large farm table with seating for 10, and a full kitchen. South Quarter House was designed for you to relax and enjoy the woodsy surroundings, with over 20 acres of hiking woods behind the house.

Our farm house, surrounding woods, and barn make a perfect setting for family get togethers and getaways. In winter, we have a pellet stove to make things cozy.

We live just down the road, with adjacent property to South Quarter House's back woods, so we are immediately available via phone or text. We're happy to check you in, make sure you have everything you need for your stay, offer suggestions for activities and food, and otherwise help you have the perfect stay.

South Quarter House is in a quiet neighborhood on a mountain road with no close neighbors except across the street. Westfield is 10 minutes away and offers everything for food, shopping, restaurants, drugstores, etc. Also in Westfield, Stanley Park is a popular spot for playgrounds, exercise, and a beautiful garden with impressive exhibits of roses, tulips, and more, depending on the season. In winter, Blandford Ski Area is nearby, and there are snow-shoeing options all around us.

*Note: all towels and bed linens, toilet paper, and kitchen basics are provided.

Local attractions:
Westfield State University: 7 minutes
Northampton and Five Colleges: 45 minutes
Tanglewood: 50 minutes
Greater Springfield (museums, etc): 25-30 minutes
Mt. Tom: 45 minutes
Bradley (Hartford) Airport - BDL: 35 minutes
Logan (Boston) Airport - BOS: 1 hour, 45 minutes

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Tell us how old they are so we can prepare!
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Events

No events allowed
Family and small events, not house parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Off furniture, and safely in kennel if left alone.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smokers, please pick up the butts!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family and small events, not house parties.
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 C0095972560

About the area

Russell

Russell is home to this holiday home. Holyoke Crossing and Holyoke Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Frank Stanley Beveridge Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary and Tekoa Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big E or Woodward Center.
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Russell, MA

What's nearby

  • Big E - 21 min drive - 31.6 km
  • MGM Springfield - 22 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - 23 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Eastern States Exposition - 24 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Six Flags New England - 31 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Union Station - 31 min drive
  • Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Father John Dean Dining Hall - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Feng Ye Chinese Food & Sushi - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Wall - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big farmhouse in the foothills of the Berkshires pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Big farmhouse in the foothills of the Berkshires?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big farmhouse in the foothills of the Berkshires?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big farmhouse in the foothills of the Berkshires located?

Situated in Russell, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Westfield River, Tekoa Park and Westfield State University. Ely Library and Russell Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful “farmhouse” style home - the photos really don’t do it justice. Serene, peaceful setting. Only downside is that the closest grocery/restaurants are 20 plus minutes away. But since we wanted a remote, peaceful location, it was *perfect.*. Hosts are super friendly and helpful with questions. The pellet stove made for a very cozy stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Family weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful old farmhouse. Plenty of room for everyone and kitchen and linens were fully stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Peaceful, quiet spot

Our stay here was perfect. The house was super clean and had all we needed. The kitchen was well stocked and even had sharp knives, which can be hard to come by in some places. The large dining table was perfect for dinner and games and the stove kept us toasty warm. The owners were just a text away and.very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Closing Gap

Needed a place to stay a couple nights with our crew before we closed on our home, We rolled in late and the home was lit up well, AC tuned on and was just what we needed. The home is a well preserved farm house with all the necessities one would need for a lengthy stay. Big yard for Animals and QUIET. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Wonderful Find

This property is AMAZING! It is in a circa 1820 house with all the associated charm. My friends and I were attending a dog show in West Springfield. This was close enough for a short drive to the venue, but remote enough to provide all the peace and quiet you need. The owners are extremely accommodating with dogs. Those that show dogs truly appreciate this and it made for a fantastic experience. The dogs loved it too! If back again, I will definitely look to book the house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg G., East Granby, CT USA

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

Vintage and Country Charm

This property has a lot of vintage and country charm. Love the location as well. The owners are fabulous as well! Looking forward to staying here another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille M.

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

Charming Farmhouse

We loved our stay, and enjoyed the rustic feel of the farmhouse. There are trails nearby to walk around and take in the natural beauty. It's a perfect place to disconnect and unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

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

Charming, beautiful home

We booked very last minute. The hosts were incredibly responsive throughout, everything was exactly as expected, and the property is just beautiful. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Family Reunion

We planned a family reunion in the area. The farm house was pet friendly and the perfect location to our family that lived 20 minutes away. Eric was very accommodating. It was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P., Alton NH

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

A perfect place for family time.

This home was so cozy, charming, spacious, and comfortable. The location was perfect. Not far from wonderful hiking trails. We loved the backyard and beautiful stream. The big tub was dreamy! The restoration of this beautiful farmhouse is very impressive. We definitely would love to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

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

Charming and cozy

This little old house is charming and comfortable and very quiet. Perfect for a relaxing time away from the city without feeling like you’re in the middle of nowhere. It was impeccably clean and had everything we needed. Check in and check out were so easy it felt like staying with family. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline P.

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

Was a very lovely stay!

Was a very lovely stay and the farmhouse itself is quite beautiful! Great place for family to gather and get ready for our wedding. The only thing that could be better is some new mattresses as the ones there are not very new or very comfortable. If that changed it would be hard not to want to go there every year! The owner was wonderful and everything else was perfect! Thank you for hosting us in such a lovely space! The host was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

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

Wonderful!

The South Quarter House was a perfect spot for connecting with family and nature! Beautiful home with spacious yard in the country. Close to great hiking spots and country stores, and Westfield wasn't far for anything we needed to get in town. Eric and Alicia responded quickly to any messages and left great instructions at the house. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne M.

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

Quiet and perfect for our needs

We chose to stay here for the inaugural Ironman 70.3 in Springfield. It was great! Beautiful property and home, spotless and an old-timey charm. It’s close to a portion of the bike course so we were able to test out the road conditions. The home owner was quick to respond on three different occasions - two of which he or his wife came to the house to personally deliver something we needed. The house was comfortable, spacious and really neat. Would definitely stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

George P.

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

Amazing Stay in a beautiful Historic Farmhouse

My wife and younger children along with several other family members came into town for our oldest daughter’s wedding. The farmhouse was just perfect for our stay. The home is in a quiet wooded area surrounded by nature. There is actually a stream with a small waterfall directly behind the house. There are also formal hiking trails within a 3/4 mile walk from the house. The house was supplied with everything that we needed for the trip allowing us to cook some of our meals and take care of things like laundry as needed. There were 6 beds available to us and the owner, Eric, even allow my wife’s sister and family to park their RV on property. Eric was a great communicator and was very helpful whenever we had a question. We will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Selected this authentic 1860s home to share with my photographer daughter who has never been to New England, where I grew up. The house and neighborhood was excellent for Fall photography.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 2 nights to attend an event at Springfield College. 'We' were 5 adults, 2 kids and 2 dogs. While it is pet friendly there were no remnants of any pets from previous renters. It is an OLD farmhouse that was immaculate and comfortably furnished. It is stocked with plenty of towels and all the kitchen utensils and appliances needed. The property is very quiet and relaxing. Plenty of parking and a nice backyard for active kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Beautiful home in beautiful location

This home was absolutely fantastic and perfect for our family trip to see our daughter graduate from Mt. Holyoke. The home was 35 minutes away from the college and 10 minutes from the town of Westfield …… game on TV. It was absolutely lovely. The communication with the property owner was great. He answered our questions quickly. Check in and check out were a breeze. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

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

Excellent Getaway

Great old farmhouse, on a quiet street with a very decent yard. Kitchen is well-equipped. Plenty of puzzles, games, and DVDs if you're stuck with a rainy day. Great place to unwind and reset. Would absolutely stay again.Location is convenient to hiking and very close to Westfield (many excellent local breweries in Westfield).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon O.

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

Charming and quaint

Lovely old farmhouse with authentic yet comfortable furnishings. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Relaxing and peaceful

It is a quiet and beautiful home. The surrounding nature is peaceful and we saw many kinds of birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela G.

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

Perfect cozy getaway

The house is so charming. Beautifully decorated and very clean, with everything you could need easy to find. Plenty of space for 8 people. The hosts are very helpful and communicative. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Excellent historic house

Cozy, historic experience from great owners. Nice trail and brook right behind the house as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Perfect place to stay!

This was the perfect place to stay while we visited family in Massachusetts. The place was kept beautifully and had all of the amenities to make our visit comfortable. We will definitely book this place in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia Sarah L.

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

Comfy

Our stay was wonderful. Host was great with communication. We arrived in the evening, all the lights were on and pellet stove running for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Eric & Alicia Hansen

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We have traveled extensively both in the US and abroad, and we always wanted to host other travelers, especially now that we live in such a gorgeous place as Western Massachusetts. We have family both in Massachusetts and in New Orleans, so we enjoy good food, entertainment, and family time. We want others to take advantage of the property we crafted specifically as a place to relax and spend time with family and friends.

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