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Sugar Maple Trailside Inn

Google (30) 4.9
Tripadvisor (28) 4.6
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Visitors consistently praise the Sugar Maple Trailside Inn for its gracious and welcoming hosts, comfortable accommodations, and excellent breakfasts. The inn's convenient location near the bike trail and local amenities is also frequently highlighted. One reviewer mentioned a continental breakfast, while others described homemade granola and fruit salad, suggesting a potential variation in breakfast offerings.

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62 Chestnut St, Florence, MA 01062, USA
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(413) 575-2277
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Website
www.sugar-maple-inn.com

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About this place Sugar Maple Trailside Inn

Sugar Maple Trailside Inn is a farmhouse-style B&B in an 1865 house in Florence, a village just west of downtown Northampton, Massachusetts. It has only two antique-furnished rooms, each with a private bathroom, plus a shared library. It sits right on the Norwottuck rail trail. It's a gay-friendly mainstream B&B, and reviews average 4.9. Northampton has long had a large, visible lesbian and queer community, so it's an easy town for LGBTQ+ visitors, and its downtown restaurants and arts venues are a short bike ride or drive away. With just two rooms, book well ahead for college events and autumn foliage weekends.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning Reservation required WiFi Year-round Pet-friendly Free breakfast

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30 reviews

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Harriett Galvin
Harriett Galvin Dec 2025
★★★★★

I visit western MA quite often to see family and I have stayed in hotels and AirBNBs, but this Bed and Breakfast is the best accommodation so far. The hosts are warm and welcoming, the house has charm and history, and the rooms are comfortable. I especially like that some of my favorite places are in walking distance, such as Pie Bar and Miss Florence's diner. This place is a gem.

Emily And David
Emily And David Dec 2025
★★★★★

My wife and I stayed here over a weekend for a wedding. The location was great (right next to the rail trail), and it was a nice quiet place to spend the nights. The owners (Craig and Kathy) are very friendly and accommodating to guests’ needs. The house is very well kept and has some great history to it (ask about the ceiling!). We had a later check-in with no issues and were greeted with some of the best croissants in the morning! We had wonderful conversations with Craig over breakfast. From cars, rail trails, the house, and local history, Craig had many captivating stories to tell and some great recommendations on local spots! The rooms were nice, clean, and well accommodated; I can’t think of anything else that we would’ve needed for our stay. Overall, this is a special place to stay! Especially great if you are interested in learning about the area or planning on going to the rail trail! Thank you so much, Craig and Kathy!

Susan Snyder
Susan Snyder Nov 2025
★★★★★

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in this charmingly decorated home. The hosts were thoughtful and so very pleasant to talk to while having my morning tea and fruit. The room was beautifully decorated and the bathroom was very clean. Having extra blankets and quilts came in handy as well as the vintage looking little red, box refrigerator in the closet. The view across the street of the wooded hillside was lovely.

Gerben Scherpbier
Gerben Scherpbier Oct 2025
★★★★★

What a terrific place to stay -- just feet from the rail trail! Craig and Kathy are so fun to talk to and have such deep knowledge of the history of the region.

N Matson
N Matson Aug 2025
★★★★★

The Inn is right in the rail trail and walkable to shops and restaurants. Great launching point for all points in the beautiful hill towns of Massachusetts. The hosts, Craig and Kathy, are wonderful and generous. Thank you Craig and Kathy for a great stay!

Robert Cushman
Robert Cushman Aug 2025
★★★★★

Craig and Kathy are wonderful hosts. We had a relaxing and comfortable time. And, delicious breakfasts!

Andrew Webb
Andrew Webb Jun 2025
★★★★★

The best small BnB to stay at in Northampton! Craig and Kathy know how to take care of guests. Perfect location right next to the Mass Central Rail Trail.

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Last updated on 27 October 2026

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