Charming cottage near beach, general store, all Berkshire amenities
Location: Monterey, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (Near Great Barrington, Lee, Stockbridge and Lenox)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Berkshires, lake, house, cottage, Tanglewood, Great Barrington, retreat
Our airy, light-filled cottage across from scenic Lake Garfield is perfect for any season in an area that combines rich culture, natural beauty and outdoor recreation. There’s a lake view from the wraparound deck, and a beaver pond and wetlands are visible from the screened back porch. A short stroll brings you to a private beach (for quiet) or a town beach (for company and special events).
You’re 15 minutes from the restaurants, galleries, shops, concerts and theater of Great Barrington (rated one of “the coolest small towns in the U.S.A” by Budget Travel magazine).
You are also close to Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, Shakespeare & Company, the Norman Rockwell Museum, Edith Wharton’s home and all other cultural attractions, as well as premier hiking/outdoor spots such as the Appalachian Trail and Beartown State Forest, and ski areas including Butternut, Otis Ridge and Catamount.
Our house is located on a quiet, easily accessible private road. It has a king bed in the ground-floor master bedroom, a queen sofa bed in a den that can be closed off, and two bedrooms upstairs with two twin beds in each. We provide highspeed wireless Internet service, free long-distance phone service and many other amenities, including a canoe.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed : Queen foldout sofa bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Lake View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free highspeed wireless Internet
- Other Amenities
- Private beach a short walk away, canoe for renters' use, less than a mile to library, post office and general store.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum age is 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Near Tanglewood and all other music, dance, theater and art activities, and close to several ski areas.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sept. 6-Nov. 30, 2011 $150-$200/night
Dec. 1, 2011-March 31, 2012 $1250/month
April 1-June 22, 2012 $150 to $200/night
June 23-Sept. 3, 2012 $1,700/week
Minimum two-week stay preferred in summer
Rates adjustable depending on size of party, time of year, length of stay
Cleaning fee required. Adjustable depending on size of party.
Winter renters pay for utilities
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Monterey
We are a family of musicians and hikers. The Berkshires offers something for everyone, and a lot of great restaurants.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
We are close to neighbors, stores and cultural activities, but the way the house is situated -- on a rise surrounded by woods and wetlands -- makes it seem like a real retreat. It's the best of many worlds, in our view.
Property Photos
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- Charming cottage near beach, general store, all Berkshire amenities - Monterey Vacation Cottage Rental
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- Private beach short stroll from house - Monterey Vacation Cottage Rental
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- Cozy living area overlooking lake and woods - Monterey Vacation Cottage Rental
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- Light-filled kitchen with dishwasher, coffeemaker, microwave and forest view
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- Master bedroom overlooking wetland
Traveler Reviews (2)
Fantastic
Guest: Alexandra C.
Date of Stay: 10/14/11
Review Submitted: 10/18/11
The cabin was absolutely great. Exactly as pictured, location is right next to a lake and a short drive to a nature park with trails for hiking. Cabin was fully equipped with cooking stuff, dvds, extra blankets, etc. It was very clean, and there were detailed instructions on what to do and a lovely book of local attractions and restaurants inside the house, so it made the process of renting very easy. Will definitely come back at some point!
Recommended for:
Fall Vacation
Guest: dilwali
(newton ma usa)
Date of Stay: 10/17/08
Review Submitted: 10/28/08
The location is lovely and the fall colors were great. The house is very well equipped and conducive to a comfortable stay. The only issue is that there is not a good heating source for the bedrooms, so it can be cold. Perhaps we did not know how to use the system. I would recommend this place in warmer times.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing.
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