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Quiet surroundings conducive to peaceful thoughts

Guest: Don and Joyce, Wilmington, Delaware
Date of Stay: 09/12/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

Dear Rosemary and Francis, We so enjoyed all the comforts of home in your nicely decorated honeymoon apartment. You have thought of everything! We enjoyed the quiet surroundings conducive to peaceful thoughts, many moments of quiet meditation and a stilling of the inner soul. We hiked at Mt. Greylock a couple days, enjoyed our kayaks on the lake and had a wonderful visit with our little grandson. We also enjoyed your flower garden, watching the chipmunks and the hummingbirds. It has been a memorable 44th Anniversary weekend! Thank you :-)

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Amazing hummingbird colony... cozy, sweet place

Guest: Sarah and Andy
Date of Stay: 09/05/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

Dear Rosemary and Fran, Thank you so much for letting us stay in your lovely suite. We had such a wonderful, relaxing time -- and never felt like we were lacking any amenities! We will always remember your amazing hummingbird colony. We felt lucky to be staying in such a cozy, sweet place. Thank you!

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Details create special and warm atmosphere

Guest: Sonja & Paul, Cologne, Germany
Date of Stay: 08/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/31/11

Dear Rosemary & Francis, We enjoyed staying at your lovely, cozy cottage very much. With all those little details in here, it creates a very special and warm atmosphere. And thanks for all the moose in this place, because we missed seeing a real one somewhere :-) Maybe we will be back someday. Thank you-- Your "Mystery Guests"

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Moose, mountain, Pissarro, Pontoosuc and more. ...

Guest: Sally & Mike, Brooklyn, NY
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 08/21/11

(From our in-house Guest Book) Dear Fran and Rosemary, Enjoyed our 2nd stay this week in your wonderful cottage! We could not count all the moose, but, so thoroughly enjoyed finding them here and there, throughout the cottage. Although there was a lot of rain, we did a lot, including the Pissarro exhibit at the Clark, Jacob's Pillow, Finian's Rainbow (at Berkshire Theatre Festival) & 2 quick trips to Albany and Manchester, VT. Even managed to hike at Mt. Greylock & enjoyed swimming & floating in Lake Pontoosuc. The ducks are a delight! Thanks, again, for creating this warm & welcoming home away from home! Fondly,

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(From our in-house Guest Book

Guest: Paul, Sharon & Olivia
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

Dear Fran & Rosemary, We enjoyed your cozy apartment. It had all we needed for a week of quiet & comfort. Olivia loved breakfast on the back porch -- watching chipmunks, baby robins & the woodpecker. She also enjoyed helping Fran water the flowers. We appreciate your kindness. Thank- you,

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Guest: Steve & Hilda
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 07/09/11

(From our in-house Guest Book) Fran & Rosemary, Thanks for your hospitality. Your "Sweet Suite" was a perfect place from which to explore the Berkshires. From Tanglewood to the joys of Stockbridge, the Shaker Village, Theatre & a memorable 4th of July Parade in Pittsfield to the Lincoln Home in Vermont, we saw it all and barely made a dent in the possibilities. And oh, yes, the beautiful lake! We hope to make our way up from Texas again! Steve & Hilda

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Guest: Kim and Aaron
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/26/11

(From our in-house Guest Book) Dear Fran and Rosemary, We had a wonderful weekend. Thank you for your hospitality. The suite is so cozy and the perfect place to relax for the weekend. You have a beautiful home and we thank you for sharing it with us. All the best, Kim and Aaron

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Guest: Becca & Andy
Date of Stay: 06/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/05/11

(From our in-house guest book) Dear Fran & Rosemary, Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We enjoyed it very much, slept very well & feel very refreshed by this place with all its lovely surroundings. All the best, Becca & Andy A very memorable birthday celebration! Much love & light....

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Guest: John and MaryJane
Date of Stay: 08/22/10 Review Submitted: 08/22/10

(From our In-House Guest Book) Dear Fran and Rosemary, We so appreciate your thoughtful hospitality -- it was such a pleasure to have such helpful hosts! As natives of the Berkshires, we were so fortunate to have this as our "base of operations" while reconnecting with so many of our friends in the area. I just wish we could have spent a little more time relaxing in your little haven by the lake, where bird watching was such a treat! Thank you so much. John and MaryJane

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Guest: Avi & Baila
Date of Stay: 08/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/11/10

(From our In-House Guest Book) Dear Rosemary and Francis, We really enjoyed our time spent here at the cottage. So much so, that we worked our schedule around spending more time by the lake!! Now going back to the city, we feel rejuvenated and relaxed. Thank you for your warm hospitality. You two truly "go the extra mile" to make your guests feel right at home. We definitely feel that way and wish we could stay! The Berkshires are truly beautiful and we look forward to coming back here again. Avi & Baila, Lakewood, NJ

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Guest: Sally & Mike
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/08/10

(From our In-House Guest Book) Dear Rosemary & Francis, We had a wonderful week in the cottage & truly fell in love with the Berkshires! We loved swimming in the lake and taking advantage of some of the wonderful culture (Tanglewood & the Clark Art Museum), the natural beauty (Mt. Greylock) and the cottage was so cozy. We had everything init that we could possibly need (and more!). Your warmth, friendliness, & hospitality made our stay especially memorable! Again, thanks for a wonderful week and we will definitely return! You are wonderful hosts! Fondly, Sally & Mike, Brooklyn, NY

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Guest: Mary & Armin
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/26/10

(From our In-House Guest Book) It was so nice to meet you both. Your kindness and hospitality were much appreciated. We had much fun sailing on Lake Pontoosuc & seeing the area's historic houses & museums. Best wishes! Mary and Armin

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Guest: Brendan & Liz
Date of Stay: 05/31/10 Review Submitted: 06/03/10

(From our In-house Guest Book) Dear Fran & Rosemary: Thank you for your warmth and hospitality. The suite was everything we dreamed of. We absolutely loved drinking coffee on the porch. Lounging on the lake was delightful, as was hiking Mt. Greylock. We hope to make it back soon. Warmest Regards, Brendan & Liz

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Guest: Christine
Date of Stay: 09/27/09 Review Submitted: 09/26/09

(From our in-House Guest Book) Fran & Rosemary Thank you for your hospitality during our Berkshire weekend. The MSS Hike up Mt. Greylock was beautiful and raised significant funds to support MS research and those in New England living with MS. A great cause and a great time. The suite is cozy and we loved the view from the screen porch. Take care, Christine, Rye, NH

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Guest: Sally
Date of Stay: 09/27/09 Review Submitted: 09/26/09

(From our in-House Guestbook) Dear Fran & Rosemary Thank you for the cozy stay at your place. The surroundings are just beautiful. We had a wonderful time hiking up Mt. Greylock for MS -- It's a beautiful place here in the Berkshires - Thank you. Sally, :-) Portsmouth, NH

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Guest: Joan and Allan
Date of Stay: 07/26/09 Review Submitted: 07/25/09

(From our in-House Guest Book) Good things come in small packages -- it's wonderful how cozy the living space was -- perfect for a couple +. In spite of the bad weather -- it was a comfortable space to return to at the end of the day. Your Bose radio was a perfect touch to listen to classical music as a background while we were sitting outside taking in the view of the lake or just reading. -- Hope to see you again -- Joan and Allan

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Guest: Heather and Matt
Date of Stay: 07/08/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

My husband and I truly enjoyed our stay here! The serenity of the lake, the sound of morning birds, and the quiet of nightime here helped us sleep through the night like rocks. Morning coffee was a treat overlooking the lake, and gave us time to plan and sort a busy day in the Beautiful Berkshires! Heather and Matt

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Guest: Heather and Matt
Date of Stay: 07/08/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

(From our in-house Guest Book) My husband and I truly enjoyed our stay here! The serenity of the lake, the sound of morning birds, and the quiet of nightime here helped us sleep through the night like rocks. Morning coffee was a treat overlooking the lake, and gave us time to plan and sort a busy day in the Beautiful Berkshires! Heather and Matt

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Guest: Elliott
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/07/09

(From our in-house Guest Book) To Fran and Rosemary, These few days away from the urbanity of the big city (New York) were an intravenous tonic for Kathryn and myself. The magnificence of this area in its serenity & beauty were matched by the quality of both your amenities and hospitality. We thank you for opening a way that allows visitors to enjoy all that might seem commonplace to you both. Elliot

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Guest: Alice & Dick
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/31/08

(From our in-house Guest Book) To Fran & Rosemary We enjoyed our stay and love the serenity of Lake Pontoosuc. Thanks for making us feel welcome and for helping us get information about restaurants and activities. Alice & Dick Wayland, MA

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Guest: Jessie & Gene
Date of Stay: 08/16/08 Review Submitted: 08/15/08

(Comments taken from our in-house Guest Book) We enjoyed the lovely serene setting & your warm hospitality. As culture vultures & nature lovers, there are not many places that can surpass the Berkshires. Of course, whenever we're here we think 2nd home! When we get back to reality, that grand idea flies out the window -- With that said, we'll look forward to seeing you next summer--- Thanks, Jessie and Gene

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Guest: Jessie & Gene
Date of Stay: 08/16/08 Review Submitted: 08/15/08

(Comments taken from our in-house Guest Book) We enjoyed the lovely serene setting & your warm hospitality. As culture vultures & nature lovers, there are not many places that can surpass the Berkshires. Of course, whenever we're here we think 2nd home! When we get back to reality, that grand idea flies out the window -- With that said, we'll look forward to seeing you next summer--- Thanks, Jessie and Gene

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Guest: Michael & Liz
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/31/08

(Comment taken from our in-house Guest Book) Dear Rosemary and Francis, Many thanks for a wonderful stay in your home. This is our second visit in two years to the Berkshires and we're likely to visit again soon. The living space was comfortable and clean and very adequate for our needs. We spent several evenings in the back enjoying views of the lake and many varities of birds. Your warm hospitality added to the experience.We especially appreciated the freshly picked blueberries and access to your herb and vegetable garden. We had a lovely time here. You are very lucky to enjoy this area year-round. All the best, Michael & Liz

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Guest: Miriam & Mike
Date of Stay: 07/25/08 Review Submitted: 07/24/08

(Comment taken from our in-house Guest Book) Dear Rosemary & Francis, What a wonderful vacation we had. The lake is a masterpiece and we had fun swimming and just being here. Thank you. Miriam & Mike P.S. The Herbs and lettuce were an extra treat & delicious.

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Guest: Harman & Jasmine
Date of Stay: 03/22/08 Review Submitted: 03/21/08

(Comment taken from our in-house Guest Book) Dear Rosemary & Fran, It was a pleasure spending a week in this suite. The stay was perfect with the quiet environment and homey setting. The neighborhood is quite amazing with great places to see. The Old Forge was a great place to dine in. The kitchen was a great place equipped with everything needed. We had quite a blast cooking several meals in the duration of the week. The suite had all the vital entities necessary for a perfect visit. We had a great time living here and staying in the cozy suite. We anticipate to return in the near future. Best regards, ~ Harman & Jasmine ~ (Guests from March 15, 2008-March 22, 2008) P.S. Thanks for the butter. We definitely needed it to make the pancakes. Thanks once again.

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Guest: The Rubins
Date of Stay: 10/16/07 Review Submitted: 10/15/07

From our in-house Guest Book: Thanks for your attention to detail and efforts to assure our comfort. The Rubins (guests from Sunday, Oct.7 to Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007)

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Guest: Grant & Marcus
Date of Stay: 08/27/07 Review Submitted: 08/26/07

From our in-house Guest Book: Thank you for a pleasant experience and for being such kind and thoughtful hosts. The love and attention to detail you have invested in your rental house is very evident. It was a very agreeable place for us to spend 5 weeks and we would look forward to returning in the future. The very best wishes and thanks. Marcus and Grant...Thanks for everything!

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Guest: Anna, Lenny and Samuel
Date of Stay: 07/21/07 Review Submitted: 07/20/07

From our in-house Guest Book: Thank you so much for having us, we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you in particular for inviting us to share your porch when it was raining, ...for the wonderful company and conversation. Thanks for helping us explore the Berkshires...All the best, Anna,Lenny & Samuel. Guest July 3-5, 2007

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