Location: New Marlborough, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (2 1/2 hours from both Boston and New York City)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Den, 4 Baths (Sleeps 9-11)
178 MILL RIVER HOUSE
This Pre-Revolutionary War built farmhouse, exquisitely furnished with oriental carpets and antiques, is situated on 32 acres of fields and woods. With five bedrooms: 2 on the main floor: one queen, one full and 3 more upstairs: one queen, one full and another with two twin beds, four full baths, and two separate full-use kitchens, you, your friends, and family will have plenty of room to spread out. The second kitchen, upstairs, has is adjacent to another den with a 2nd Satellite TV hook-up, and its own back entrance. There are two wood burning fireplaces, a living room with upright piano, flat screen TV, separate den, and seasonal screen porch. The landscape is classic Berkshire simplistic luxury at it's finest, with a private spring fed swim pond and tennis court. The house is loaded with: satellite TV, WIFI, local and long distance phone, and utilities all included. Available year round. Contact me... I have more pictures to show you!
Just 2:45 hrs from Manhattan, 20 minutes from Tanglewood, Shakespeare and Company, Jacob's Pillow, and a wide variety of summer theatrical and musical events, this property is very well situated. The house is only minutes to the center of Great Barrington, which is home to gourmet eateries, shops, galleries, movie cinemas, hiking trails and within walking distance of an Appalachian trailhead.
You are only minutes away from lakes, trails, river rafting, canoeing, fishing and area day camps. Ski Butternut for tubing, skiing, snowboarding and cross country is only Five Minutes away! Or, just cross country ski right out the front door!!!
The Berkshires is known for its wonderful shopping, restaurants, galleries, live theater, hiking trails, swimming holes, and ski resorts. We pretty much have it all here and Great Barrington is central to all of these activities and more. Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow as well as many wonderful museums are all within a shirt drive through the most stunning roadways in the Northeast. This home provides a wide array of cultural recommends as well as a thorough home-information packet. Come on in and relax.... You're on vacation!
This home is available year round - we are actively seeking a family - or two to share. Give me a call, email me, and I will be happy to send you more photos. I have loads of information on the area that I will be happy to share with you.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace (2)
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Main floor master suite with Queen bed and full bathroom. Another queen bedroom on the second floor with its own full bath.
- Double Bed: second floor
- Twin/Single Bed (5)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: two TVs - one in living room with flat screen and satellite hook up. another on second floor with another satellite hook up!
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: There are two full kitchens in this home. One on the ground floor and another upstairs.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: I will be happy to help arrange for catering and extra housekeeping.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Brand new gas stove now in for Summer 2008!
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: There is a delightful, spring fed swim pond on the property. This pond freezes under the correct conditions and makes for a lovely skating pond as well!
- Mountain View: Nestled in the foothills of the Berkshire mountains
- Ski-In: Cross country skiing. The property is a quick 6 minutes to Ski Butternut!
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless internet accessible
- Other Amenities
- Tennis court and 30 Acres of classic New England countryside
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: There is a $150 non-refundable pet fee per doggie.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: You must be at least 21 to rent this property.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- This lovely home is only 6 minutes to Ski Butternut!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer 2008: $2400/week, 9,000/ month, 17,000/ 2 months, 25,500 for whole season!
Fall 2008: weekend available - 2000 per weekend, 2400 per week.
Holiday weeks are available and booked at peak prices: 2400 per week
Ski season 2009: Dec - March: 4000/per month, 15,000 for the season SPECIAL!
Basic cable, local phone, Satellite, utilities, wireless internet included.
Housekeeping included on week lt bookings.
off season and extended rentals - please inquire about rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Lovely Mill River House - Massachusetts Vacation Rental house
- living room with fireplace and plenty of seating - Massachusetts Vacation Rental house
- ground floor master suite with queen bed - Massachusetts Vacation Rental house
- Mother-in-law suite on 2nd floor with two twin slat beds
- tennis court and swim pond on 30 acres!
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #134381
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