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Amherst Vacation Rentals, Hotels, & Places to Stay

About Amherst Vacation Rentals

There are more than 92 places to stay that are available in Amherst. These choices include hotels as well as other short-term private accommodations (including vacation rentals, cabins, condos, RVs, and more), have a wide selection of amenities at great prices, providing you with all the comforts of home or a touch of luxury. We like to help you find more room with Varoom when booking your property in Amherst.

Varoom features many last-minute deals on hotels, resorts and places to stay including many that are nearby. If you need a place for a group or event, be it a hotel or vacation rental (as well as cabins and private luxury villas), let us help. With Varoom's places in Amherst, you have the flexibility of comparing different options from multiple suppliers with a single click. Group deals, private pools, hot tubs, allows pets, or even those with huge master suite bedrooms with open-air showers? You can find vacation rentals and resorts as well as Airbnb-style properties in Amherst. Places to stay near Amherst are 507.62 ft² on average, with prices averaging US $232 a night.

Varoom helps you discover places to stay and suggests things to do to create great travel memories in Amherst. Prices listed are often found to be at a 30-40% discount versus the rack rates. Just search for your destination and secure your perfect place to stay today.

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Top Rental Accommodation Types in Amherst

Type Count
Vacation Homes 33
Cottages 21
Holiday Apartments 5
Villas 1

Use these Quick Filters to Find a Vacation Rental in Amherst

★ Pro Tip: Varoom is a meta travel and activities site, and as such we combine results from many of the leading travel websites, helping you compare the best places to stay and things to do in each market. Use the filter option to narrow down your selection and let us help you find more room to stay, play, and discover. Create new memories in Amherst today.

Weather in Amherst, NS

View the weather forecast for Amherst before booking your Amherst Vacation Rentals to confirm your best time to go.

December - February
High 23°F       Low 2°F
March - May
High 65°F       Low 12°F
June - August
High 76°F       Low 49°F
September - November
High 65°F       Low 8°F

Top Attractions Around Amherst, NS

Varoom offers a large selection of top attractions around Amherst . Research things to do on your vacation before you visit Amherst.


Ski Wentworth
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Five Islands Provincial Park
Fox Harbour Provincial Park
Amherst Golf Club
Tantramar Theatre
Parrsboro Lions Recreation Centre
Cumberland County Museum and Archives
Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy
Parrsboro Golf Course
Fundy Geological Museum
Ship's Company Theatre
Debert Military Museum
The Pugwash Farmers Market
Second Beach
Wentworth Provincial Park
Springhill Miners Museum
Northport Beach Provincial Park
Thinkers' Lodge National Historic Site
Shinimicas Provincial Park

Other Places to Stay in Amherst, NS


Collingwood Corner 109 Properties
Cumberland County 85 Properties
Joggins 71 Properties
Masstown 50 Properties
Fox Harb'r 42 Properties
Port Howe 36 Properties
Malagash 35 Properties
Malagash Mine 34 Properties
Lower Five Islands 32 Properties
Parrsboro 29 Properties
Fox River 26 Properties
Wallace 25 Properties

Complexes around Amherst, NS


Comfort Inn Amherst 3 Properties
Ocean Cottage 2 Properties

Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst?

What are the top vacation rentals in Amherst?

We have scoured the web to find you options in Amherst. If you plan on staying near or in the Amherst area, consider one of the following places to stay for a week or more. Weekly stays are a great way to unwind and unplug. These places to stay have all been rated as one of the the Top Places to Stay in Amherst:

Which vacation homes in Amherst are best for families?

If you are looking for a place to stay that is family-friendly in Amherst, check out one of the following places as all are highly-rated options and have received excellent reviews for families or groups staying in Amherst:

How many Varoom vacation rentals are available in Amherst?

Varoom updates its properties nightly to bring you a great selection of places to stay. Currently, the total number of properties listed by Varoom in 2025 is over 92 in the Amherst area, and still growing every day. When we combine listings from multiple websites and travel providers, Varoom can provide you with a diverse amount of choice of the best places to stay in Amherst. 

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Neighborhood Property Count
Fox Harb'r Vacation Rentals in Amherst, Nova Scotia 42

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