Newly restored 2nd-floor apartment in 175-year-old home 2 blocks from Amherst Cinema & steps to everything this vibrant downtown has to offer. Walking distance to Amherst College and UMass. This home retains the character of days gone by, yet sparkles with new wood floors, modern bathroom & new appliances. Original wood-paneled entry hallway & exposed beams throughout. Antique furnishings, historic wall decor, and a sunny kitchen with built-in reclaimed wood bar. Small balcony w seating for 2. The sun-drenched bedroom has a sitting area with two chairs, a reading corner with an antique rocking chair, and a double bed with a high quality mattress and fine all-cotton bedding. The combination living/dining room has a 43" TV, an antique dining table that opens to seat four, and a pull-out queen sleeper sofa. While extremely comfy as a sofa for sitting, or for one person to sleep on unopened, the sofa as a pull-out bed is not as comfortable as a real bed; therefore this apartment is best suited for a couple, or a couple plus a single person or child. The recently-renovated compact bathroom boasts a sparkling new shower, coral colored walls, wood ceiling and cabinetry, and hand-crafted mirror. The newly updated galley kitchen has a built-in bar crafted with reclaimed wood, and is elegantly equipped with hand made pottery plates, a new set of flatware, and every utensil you might need. There's also a little balcony with a bistro table and chairs for two people. Please note that although the neighborhood is completely safe, your house is right downtown amidst the hustle and bustle of a college town. Street noise and college kids' parties in the neighborhood are not uncommon. Guests are welcome to use the backyard, shared with the downstairs Airbnb guests. I live about seven miles away, so generally don't meet guests. However, both my co-host Wendy and I are available 24/7 by cell phone; and one of us can usually be there in person in case of any emergency. Step out the door of your apartment, and you will be in the heart of downtown Amherst, with its numerous shops and restaurants, and its vibrant nightlife. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Amherst is the quintessential New England town, with its expansive town green and stunning architecture. Both Amherst College and UMass offer music, theatre, and other cultural events throughout the year, as well as attractive campuses worthy of hours of happy exploration. The Amherst Cinema, two blocks from the apartment, is a unique non-profit establishment with five theaters that run films ranging from art house to Hollywood features. Everything in downtown Amherst is steps away. About three blocks away is the Peter Pan bus station, offering service to Springfield, Boston, New York--and connecting to just about anywhere. Also within a few blocks is the five-college bus, which makes the rounds between UMass, Amherst College, Hampshire, Mt. Holyoke, and Smith, with frequent service daily. The Amtrak station in Northampton is seven miles away, easily accessible by Uber; Bradley International Airport (Hartford/Springfield) is about a 45-minute drive; and Boston's Logan International Airport is about a 2-hour drive.