Caboose Camper Rental
Camp in an authentic 1919 railroad caboose!

If you wish to book the Caboose Camping,
call 413-354-7878
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CHESTER CABOOSE RENTAL GROUND RULES

Check in / out, noon. (can be adjusted if no one else here or coming in.)
Quiet time 10 pm to 9 am.
No open flame, smoking or lanterns, etc. in caboose.

If you need to check out unexpectedly when no attendant is available, please leave the key in the caboose and lock the door behind you.

See Caboose reviews Below

CABOOSE IN COLORS

GUESTS ENJOYING THEIR YARD

MAJOR IS MUCH OLDER NOW

CABOOSE SOUTH VIEW

CLOSE TO THE ACTION

CABOOSE NORTH VIEW

MENS ROOM

VERY LARGE SHOWER

WOMENS ROOM

Drive right to the site.
Electricity available.
Outdoor cooking/eating facilities.
Camp beside the busy CSX Boston Line.
$70 per night, or $120.00 for two nights, and
$60 per night after two.
The experience includes access to the station bathrooms.
Call (413) 354-7878 To reserve this unique experience!
Click here to print out Rules & Rental Agreement
Need more room?
Set up tents on the lawn.
We do not take Credit Cards at this time.
We take Checks and Cash is always good.

Caboose camping review:

Check-in July 31, 2026
Check-out August 1, 2026
Guests 2

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
Dave is a great host and we love our time spent in the caboose. Can’t wait for my next stay.
Mike Hurd

Caboose camping review:

Check-in July 27, 2026
Check-out July 29, 2026
Guests 1

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
The caboose is a fun twist on a camping trip! Amenities are just as described - a lot like camping with an air-conditioned shelter that has electricity and wifi and a private bathroom and shower. There was interesting historical stuff everywhere you looked, and Dave was really nice and helpful - and super informative about the site and the area.
Thanks!
Jenny Kostka

Caboose camping review:

Check-in June 13, 2026
Check-out June 14, 2026
Guests 2

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
As a Railfan glamping in the caboose was a must. The host Dave is a wealth of knowledge on the area and the history of the railroad as well. Take the time to pick his brain it’s worth it. Super great person and what an amazing experience. I’ve been a few times and I always learn something new. Chester is beautiful!
MIKE HURD

Caboose camping review:

Check-in April 26, 2026 Check-out April 27, 2026
Guests 2

Average Rating:
4.7/5
Nature Surrounding: 4.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 4.0
Comfort: 4.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
Dave was a wonderful host. There was lots to do in the area and the history is fascinating. The bathrooms and shower were very clean and only a few short steps from the train. The train had all the comforts you might need including a space heater, fan, and lamp. Dave provided us our own keys so everything felt secure. A clear night sky had lots of stars. If not used to train sounds, sleeping may be difficult for light sleepers. This location is an adventure worth trying!
DEBORAH PAYNE

Caboose camping review:

Check-in April 1, 2026 Check-out April 2, 2026
Guests 2

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
Dave is an amazing host and it is truly a different kind of experience!
JULIE MERCIER

Caboose camping review:

Check-in September 27, 2025 Check-out September 28, 2025
Guests 2

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
My boyfriend and I stopped here overnight. Dave was a wonderful host!!
Very welcoming and informative about Chester, and what to do while staying there!
Such a cool experience, even my dog loved the trains going by!
Very historic place and Dave filled us in on all the history.
Would definitely stay again. Caboose was clean and cozy,
bathrooms were clean as well. Definitely recommend it!
Molly Skowronski

Caboose camping review:

Check-in August 3, 2024 Check-out August 4, 2024
Guests 4

Average Rating:
4.8/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 3.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
Such a fun and unique experience. Kids loved it.
Not for the comfort but a great adventure.
Would recommend and we will definitely do again.
Travis Chamberland

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Caboose camping review:

Check-in December 16, 2023 Check-out December 17, 2023
Guests 1

Average Rating:
5.0/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
Everything was as expected. Very comfortable and great place to stay.
Hiking options were great and local food choices were very nice.
Dave was a great host, I enjoyed learning about the railroad.
Thanks Charles Borghetti

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Glamping Hub Reviews

Check-in August 21, 2023 Check-out August 22, 2023
Guests: 2

Average Rating:
4.9/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 4.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 3.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:

Dave was an incredible wealth of knowledge of the railroad
and the town of Chester, and the quarries, granite, and businesses
that created Chester. Impressed with his concern with how we enjoyed
our experience, comfort, wood for the burn pit.
Enjoyed viewing the children's train and the assorted toys.
We also walked thru the train which has the potential to become
a fully functional kitchen for banquets.
Nancy and Ellen

Caboose camping review:

Check-in December 31, 2022 Check-out January 2, 2023
Guests 4

Average Rating:
4.8/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 3.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:

Hi Dave, It’s Julie Rivers (your New Years guests) with a review - please feel
free to post to your website. I’m also happy to make changes if you’d like!
Please let me know if you’d like me to post it anywhere, such as Trip Advisor,
Google, etc.
Thanks so much once again for everything. We had a blast! We stayed in the
caboose for two nights of “glamping” over New Years Eve as a family of four
(17 & 12 years old.) We had such a blast!
There are space heaters (a/c for the hot months), Wi-Fi, and the bunks are
surprisingly comfortable.
It’s such a neat experience to go back in time to 1919!
The caboose is right next to an active railroad so you get to see and hear
trains throughout the day/night.
It was surprisingly not disruptive even in the sleeping hours.
There is a ton of fascinating local history and Dave is incredibly knowledgeable.
He’s also super responsive to any questions and/or requests. His German Shepard
named Major loves playing fetch with guests!
The attached train museum is beautiful and filled with very interesting railway history.
Bring sleeping bags, board games, and snacks and you’ll have a blast if this is your kind of thing!
Highly recommend for a fun and unique experience.
Julie Rivers

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Check-in December 9, 2022 Check-out December 11, 2022
Guests 4

Average Rating:
4.8/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 3.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
Amazing in every way. In the winter it is quite cold and the
caboose is very old and so is its furniture, so it is not luxurious.
But aside from that the location on the active railroad and
the atmosphere is a 10/10.
Romeo Nijsse
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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Check-in Oct. 18, 2022 Check-out Oct. 19, 2022
Guests 2

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
We spent one night in the caboose, and loved it!! It's such a unique experience
and Dave Pierce is such a fountain of knowledge!! He shared the local history,
some train history, showed us the inside of the museum and gave us some local tips
for hiking in the area. There's so much history in Chester we had NO IDEA about before meeting Dave.
The caboose itself is just as expected, it's glamping. The padding on the benches was
sufficient to keep us comfortable, and 2 space heaters inside the caboose kept us warm
in our sleeping bags! It was fun to sit in the upper seating in the cupola and look out.
The stars are AMAZING at night!! There are trains that come by at all times of the day and night,
but that's part of what we loved about our stay! It's an easy walk to a few restaurants
(we highly recommend Blue Note/Classic Pizza for a fun little dive bar). Our puppy even got
some playtime with Dave's dog Major. I would highly recommend the area, the caboose, the museum,
and the nearby hiking!! I would stay again in a heartbeat!
Shauna McMunn
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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Check-in Sept. 8, 2022 Check-out Sept. 11, 2022
Guests 2

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
The host Dave was super friendly and knowledgeable on trains. The caboose rental was an awesome and unique experience.
Andrew LaBonte
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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Check-in June 24, 2022 Check-out June 26, 2022
Guests 3

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
Dave was a consummate host.
Jacob Betz
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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
We had a wonderful time in every way! Dave was a great host. Helpful, considerate and incredibly knowledgeable of all everything about Chester and the railroad. The caboose was a charming and comfortable place to spend the night. We were able to make dinner on an outdoor grill and eat outdoors also. Chester is a lovely town with so many beautiful bridges! We had breakfast at Carm’s with their amazing bread (home-made?) and otherwise great food and amazingly inexpensive. We left feeling sad that we could only stay one night.
Lenni Armstrong
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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
Our family really enjoyed our unique stay here the week before Christmas. While the weather was a bit cold and rainy and not conducive for hiking the surrounding trails, our time in the caboose was wonderful. Our son loved the experience of sleeping overnight in such a cool space (the cupola was a great place to watch the passing trains)! The space heaters kept us warm and cozy. The bathrooms (in separate building) were spacious and clean and Dave was a wonderful host! He showed us all the
Kimberly Ciola
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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
My six year old was in seventh heaven! Very unique situation. Highly recommend.
Aprile Age
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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
My wife and I had a great experience! The museum is a treasure and we wished we had been able to spend more time there. The caboose is well-appointed and perfect place to watch (and hear!) trains go by. Can't wait to go back!.
Husband of Melanie Blais
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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
Dave was an absolute treat. The place was very clean and organized. Small town feel with plenty of outdoor activities and of course plenty of train action. Local food was great. Bonus was that Dave’s German Shepard named major got to play with our dog for a while and they had great time running around the property. We will be back many times to come..
Peter Griffin

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5 STAR Review
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Love this place. We rented the caboose on site and had a wonderful time train watching.
Jeanne LeBlanc

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
We had a great overall experience. Highly recommended.
Amit Jagdale
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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5
Review:
This place was awesome. Dave was super helpful and nice. We came super unprepared, and he helped us a lot. The history was great. It was clean and nice. Would definitely stay again
Angela Anderson

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
4.8/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 3.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 4.8
Review:
Review My family really enjoyed our stay. I still can't get over my kid's face as we arrived, approached, unlocked, explored, and had a big dessert in the caboose- absolute wonder- I'm not sure there was any blinking, just eyes wide the whole time. It was such a unique experience to sit up in the lookout and watch these huge trains go by and definitely was a memory we will take with us. Dave was a wonderful host, took care of every need- and we got a great private tour of parts of the museum and history of the station.
Mariah Contreras

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
Wonderful and unique way to go camping. Dave was such a nice host with a ton of historical knowledge about trains, the town and the surrounding areas.
Daniel Cavanagh

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
4.6/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 3.0
Comfort: 3.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
We had a great time and Dave was a great host who told us the rich history of the area, before we went off on our hiking adventure.
My son and his two young boys and my granddaughter did not want to leave. A great memory for all of us! Awesome
Tim Conlon

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
We had an awesome time. Dave was awesome, he paid us visits every once and awhile, filled with knowledge of the town. He show us around the station museum, the kids box car, and a huge saw blade from a stone mill. He told us of a hiking trail that brought us around one of the oldest stone bridges, called the keystone arches. The rails are busy but it's a railfans dream. The kids loved it some engineers gave a horn and bell show for them almost as if they were looking for guests at the caboose. We will be back again when we have more time to explore the history rich area. Once again thank you Dave for an awesome one of a kind stay!
Jonathan Reilly

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
Dave was one of the sweetest hosts I've ever seen. The weather was bad when we were there, but we still had a great time. !!!!! Before listening to Dave's story, you won't be able to imagine how historic places you've been to
Hanna Jo

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
4.8/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 4.0
Comfort: 4.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
This is such a unique experience. I brought my son and being that close to passing trains while sleeping in a caboose was magical. What made it even more special was how Dave went out of his way to show us around, tell us the history and more. What a unique experience. I highly recommend if you're looking for something totally different and memorable. We'll be back!
Matthew Sullivan

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5.0/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
We had such a lovely time! I feel like I escaped the city into a completely different world. We loved staying in the caboose and it was a million times more comfortable than camping. Dave was above and beyond generous, in every possible way, helping us build the fire and showing us around the museum and just altogether being a good chap! I am very much looking forward to returning to see the area in a different season.
Frieda Vizel

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5.0/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
The best glamping we ever had. We'd been camping and glamping for years but this is the best ever. From day one, Dave was there to assist us. He made us feel very comfortable and make sure we're secured. The place is so perfect - very peaceful and full of life. The museum is just few steps away and Dave was there to give you the rich history of Chester. There are lots of trails around the glamping area. Restaurants,bar, and grocery store are just right there for your daily needs. You can consider this place for a weekend getaway or for any other occasion like a birthday party--- which was exactly what we did celebrating my son's birthday in the caboose! I can tell more good stories about this place but for now I leave them for you to discover. I challenge you to visit the place and write your own story!
Gem Scorp

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5.0/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
Dave was an absolutely wonderful and kind host! The area of Cheater is picturesque: beautiful mountains surrounding the entire town with many calming rivers and trails. The tiny home was plenty big and could host 5-6 people comfortably if 2 people slept on air mattresses. We came in the dead of winter and the heat Dave provided was more than enough, I didn’t even have to use my sleeping bag it was so warm. Highly recommend!
Chris Helminski

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5.0/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
It was amazing! The host was incredibly helpful and even gave us a history tour of the local train history! 5 stars!
Christopher Drew on New Years Eve 2021

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5.0/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
Super nice place, super nice guy named Dave. If you like the outdoors and especially trains, this is the stop for you!
Patrik Sokolowski

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5.0/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
We can’t say enough about Dave and his accommodation. Dave has been nothing short of fantastic to give us a tour around the Museum and to take the time to explain to the kids plus give us a short history lesson about the importance of the Chester MA station. Also, Dave was very helpful with finding us some materials that we forgot to pack. And most importantly, if you’re looking for a good reason to visit this site is to help “them keep the lights” open according to Dave like any other business seems like it’s difficult now and this is certainly fir a good cause The Caboose was spacious Enough for the five of us though we brought one air mattress. There’s also a place to light fire outdoor but was too cold for our family We’re sure you and your family are going to enjoy this very unique experience.
Omri Karo

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5.0/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
We loved the caboose! The host provided firewood, a fire pit, picnic table, cushions to sleep on, etc. The train car was equipped with a light, space heater, and an electrical power strip. Definitely a unique experience. The location is very hilly, scenic, and it's a great outing for anyone with an interest in US history -- particularly 19th century railway history. Nice museum next door too. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ethan Mallove

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
4.9/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 4.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
I cannot say enough good things about our experience. We stayed over night with our two young kids. Dave met us and showed up around the Caboose and in the museum. There is a lot of good hiking in the area and some good restaurants. The view from the caboose of the mountains is breath taking and at night there are tons of stars. My kids have not stopped talking about it. We will definitely be back.
Emma Markowitz

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5.0/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
We had a great stay. Dave the host is lovely, took time to teach us all about the station and the railroad, and gave great recommendations on the surrounding area. If there was one thing I wish I had known before, it was that many trains pass by you in the night, so if you don’t find that as charming as my 5-year-old did, bring earplugs! Thank you Dave for a great stay!
Isabel Miller.

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
4.8/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 4.0
Comfort: 4.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
We had a fantastic stay. First we were greeted by the host named Dave along with his furry friend Major, which we love his dog. Tip: Do not leave your butter unattended 😃😃😃 Ask Dave if curious! We also loved the unique experience staying in a caboose. Never did this before. Our host Dave has a lot of knowledge of trains & there is a lot of history in the museum that is located on-site. You can see the passion he has for the trains 🙂 The food & service was great at the local restaurants. We are booking it again for a girls weekend next year!!!
Tammy Silva

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
4.9/5
Nature Surrounding: 4.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
We really enjoyed our stay in Chester, MA! Our little ones are OBSESSED with trains so this was the perfect stop for them! Additionally, Dave is an outstanding host and is very knowledgeable on everything trains! If you're looking for a unique adventure and stay, this is it!
Tiffany Gerardi

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
4.9/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 4.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
Absolutely awesome so full of history, lots of nature trails. Active train rails during the night.
Rebecca Pacheco

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5.0/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
My family and I had an absolutely fantastic time! Dave, the host, is a wonderful person and has a wealth of knowledge. Great restaurants are just a short walk away. Hiking very close by.
Will definitely return.
Manu Oberoi

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
4.9/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 4.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
We had the best overnight stay in the caboose in Chester, MA. Our three year old son loved the train heavy experience.
Dave could not have been more welcoming, kind and informative. We will never forget our time there and hope to be back!
Thank you Dave and Major!
The Foxes

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
4.7/5
Nature Surrounding: 4.0
Activities: 4.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 4.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
If you're looking for a small town getaway, rich in history and plenty of places to hike; look no further. This adorable caboose was such a fun, weekend trip for my family and I! This is an ideal experience for parents looking for a hands on train and nature educational, experience. Dave, the groundskeeper, was incredibly hospitable and accommodating. We cooked on the outdoor fire/grill and there was a small mini fridge available for a small fee to keep our cold items. Trains do run through there, so keep that in mind for sleeping scenarios. Also, make sure you check out the amazing local restaurant, Carms. Thanks,
Klondike

Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
5.0/5
Nature Surrounding: 5.0
Activities: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 5.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:

Our kids had so much fun sleeping in the caboose, experiencing the trains, and hiking nearby.
Dave was a wonderful, knowledgeable, attentive host, and we look forward to hopefully visiting again.
It was such a unique experience!
Guests: 3

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Glamping Hub Caboose camping review:

Average Rating:
4.7/5
Nature Surrounding: 4.0
Activities: 4.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Comfort: 4.0
Uniqueness: 5.0
Overall: 5.0
Review:
It was simply magical!! My two tween boys had an amazing time and we were all captivated by Dave - our host - many historic stories. We did a few hikes (Key Stone Arches trail and others) as well as simply enjoy playing lots of board games (to the delight of my tweens). An experience you will truly enjoy! We spent a night in the caboose and have vowed to come back! There is so much to tell about this place. But the magic comes together under the care of Dave Pierce. This 100 year old train car is clean and well-cared for. It was restored to allow future generations to enjoy. The views of the Berkshire foothills are wonderful. And you are very close to great restaurants--we enjoyed dinner at the Common Table and breakfast at Carm's (in an old gas station on Route 20 at Hamden Street). Both restaurants were staffed by Aaron and Erin--locally known as "The Aa/Erins." Upon arriving, Dave welcomed us and gave us the tour of the old railway station, which had been moved twenty years ago to avoid demolition. (And there is an amazing story there, where people joined together to save it--one even mortgaging her house to bridge the shortfall of $70,000!) Then he brought us to the old caboose. Our six year old son was blown away--and, truthfully, so were we! The sunset brought out hummingbirds and goldfinches to the station's beautiful flowers. We brought sleeping bags and pillows, as linens are not included in the accommodations. We found the bench pads to be super comfortable. The night sky was clear as a bell and I saw a shooting star. Several former guests left behind books and lawn chairs and sundry items for others to use. This is perfectly in line with the feel of this place: It is not ours to own, but it is ours to enjoy for a short time--all thanks to the stewardship of souls like Dave Pierce. Dave, just wanted you to know that we truly enjoyed our relaxing stay in the caboose. We looked forward to the rumble of the train cars - even in the middle of the night. We tried to submit a report to Trip Advisor today; however, since we submitted one for the museum just a few weeks ago, their policy is to wait at least three more months before writing another. Your dedication to the maintenance and events at Station 10 is awesome! We plan to return. Perhaps in spring. Dave is a wonderful host, walking us through the museum, telling us about the history of Chester, Mass
- a place I'd never even heard of before. The caboose is so unique - and was very
comfortable. We brought sleeping bags and pillows. There's a great restaurant for dinner and a cute little place for breakfast. Hiking the area has some wonderful scenery. Room for tents - so a big family has plenty of room. The children's caboose has so much for kids to play with - learning the history of trains in the area. Highly recommend.

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Glamping Hub reviews:

Nice unique stay. Host is very professional and courteous.
Isaiah Houston Chester, MA has a fascinating history. Dave was very helpful, his advice and guidance made the trip memorable.
We were curious about the comments by one of the earlier guest about "shared bathroom" as one of the highlight of the trip.
We wholeheartedly agree. We intend to visit again soon.
Ceenali, Lucky, Anvita, Vikas, Anantesh & Alok Mahapatra

Great central location as a base camp for exploring the trails, bridges and quaint towns of the Westfield River and Berkshires.
Great rail history and local lore (thanks Dave!).
Washrooms next door in train station/museum, and a few dining options within walking distance.
Nice quiet spot to spend a few nights!
Michael Cole We had a lovely time in the Caboose - it was a fun adventure and Dave was very welcoming.
I was so tired that I slept soundly despite the fact that freight trains pass close by throughout the night.
Sophie Aston What a great experience!! My boyfriend and I both work on the railroad and this was a fun treat for us.
The cabin is kept very clean and the grounds are very neat!
The host David was amazing. He did everything possible to make our stay perfect!!
Stacey Mochrie We had a fantastic time in the Caboose. It was in it's original condition, and our kids loved it's uniqueness.
It is situated in downtown Chester - everything is within a walkable distance, and Chester is beautiful.
We would definitely stay again as it is such a fun experience - for train lovers, and non train lovers alike!
Emma Street

The caboose was great. Very unique and true to its era. Dave was a great host and was extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the history of the town and the railway. The night in the train was great, being able to hang by the fire and catch the freight trains going by was an experience all in its own. That being said, if you don’t want to be woken up every hour on the hour by passing trains, you may want to consider another option, but we were there for the trains so we got what we came for. 10/10 would recommend and we hopefully will be able to do it again sometime!!! 5 stars

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My 5 year old loves trains and enjoyed the unique caboose experience. Dave is a great host. We are definitely going back.

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Dave, just wanted you to know that we truly enjoyed our relaxing stay in the caboose. We looked forward to the rumble of the train cars - even in the middle of the night. We tried to submit a report to Trip Advisor today; however, since we submitted one for the museum just a few weeks ago, their policy is to wait at least three more months before writing another. Your dedication to the maintenance and events at the Station is awesome! We plan to return. Perhaps in spring.

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Glamping Hub reviews:

Wow what a beautiful and unique stay. Me and my friends stayed
in the Caboose! So much fun in Chester!
The pizza in town was fantastic and our host was friendly as can be.
Waking up in the morning to baby foxes running around,this spot is calm
tranquil and takes you back to a simpler time.
Would definetly recommend.