The Maples (so-called because of the large maple sugarbush that surrounds it) was built with wheelchair accessibility in 2000 for Bill’s elderly father to live in. Unfortunately, after eventually needing to move to a nursing home, Dante passed away in 2006 at the age of 95, and his comfortable home is now available to rent. The house is spacious (3100 square feet) and very well appointed. It is fully furnished and equipped, right on the farm, and very private.
The Maples sleeps up to 6, although two additional children can sometimes be accommodated on a comfortable Aero-bed mattress set up in a “loft” type sleeping space. The house is two floors with a full basement, with a lovely, light master bedroom with private bath with wheel-in/walk-in shower on the ground floor, one private bedroom upstairs with twin beds, and a queen size bed in the other upstairs bedroom. Upstairs also has a second bath with jacuzzi tub. The house has a fully equipped kitchen with a large gas range with convection oven, stocked with spices, paper towels, detergents, etc., and a dishwasher. It has both a dining room and a breakfast nook, a large living room with TV, VCR, and basic satellite TV service, a fireplace, a full size washer/dryer, two car garage (one bay is used by us) and a large exterior deck. All towels and linens are provided. Lodging Rates.
Some comments from “The Maples” guest book. For more reviews, please check us out on Google Maps.
“We had a memorable vacation. We arrived very pleased to see a beautiful house and fresh flowers on the table. This sight, with a glass of wine and the children in bed was the start of our decompression”.
– Pleasantville, New York family
“Thank you for everything. The syrup is out of this world! The house is so great and comfy that we felt like we were at home the whole time. Obrigado por tudos e vemanos pro ano!”
– Three Portugese-American couples from eastern Massachusetts
“We don’t want to leave. We’ll be calling to book for next year.”
– Three Massachusetts couples
“What a glorious fall foliage weekend! Outstanding hospitality, beautiful setting. Can’t wait to come back”.
– New York City couple
“We had a much needed rest here in this tranquil and magical place…The house is lovely and well equipped. We’ll definitely recommend it to friends”.
– New Jersey couple
“I just wanted to let you know that we really had a great time in the Maples and on the Farm this past weekend. What a beautiful place and both you and Norma made the stay even more delightful. It was great meeting the two of you (and Tucker.) We were so enamored of the place we were wondering if we could come back at the same time next year?”
-Eastern Massachusetts family
Please use our convenient online booking system to reserve the Maples or any of our other Farm Vacation options. PLEASE NOTE: We have a two-night minimum stay requirement.
E-Mail: info@BlueHeronFarm.com
Telephone: (413) 339-4045
Fax: (413) 339-4045
Postal Mail:
The Blue Heron Farm
8 Warner Hill Road #1
Charlemont, MA 01339
Directions: Please see the directions provided as most online maps and GPS software will not get you to the Blue Heron Farm.