Location: Monterey, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (2.5 hours from both NYC and Boston, near Great Barrington MA)
Accommodations: Log Chalet, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7)
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Forest Gate is a lovely, 2007 contemporary-style genuine log home/ski chalet filled with sunlight and forest breezes. It is a unique four-season rental that must be experienced!
Forest Gate is located in the tranquil town of Monterey, close to Great Barrington and Stockbridge, in the Southern Berkshires of Massachusetts. The home sits on 10 serene and private acres and is bordered on two sides by 12,000 acres of state forest! It offers out-your-door hiking on the Appalachian Trail, mountain biking, x-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Nearby are lakes for boating and swimming as well as family downhill ski areas.
The house boasts a loft, cathedral ceilings and fireplace. It has knotty pine ceilings, oak floors and granite in the kitchen and baths. The master bedroom has a balcony from which you can observe the surrounding nature from high up and listen to the birds and sounds of wildlife. Decorated in country style. Forest gate offers you privacy, quiet, and natural beauty!
Forest Gate is a high-quality rental. When you walk in, you will say "WOW", not "EWWW". If you are only seeking a cheap place just to crash at night, this is NOT the place for you.
**** JUST ADDED: Home theater and game room in the newly-renovated walk-out lower level. Take a hike, make dinner in our well-equipped kitchen afterward and then watch a movie on a huge screen with surround sound system! Help yourself to popcorn! ****
This welcoming, cozy home is located in the Southern Berkshires, where arts, culture, and natural beauty abound. There are restaurants for every taste. The Berkshires is home to the Norman Rockwell Museum, Jacob's Pillow Dance, Tanglewood and many more lesser known attractions. It is dotted with quaint New England towns that transport you to an earlier time. Lakes, mountains, trails galore await you.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed
- Child Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD (3)
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone: Unlimited local and long distance
- Free Long Distance
- Other Amenities
- Home theater with surround sound on lower level Electronic dart board
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Certain conditions apply and extra cleaning fee required.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Bird watching
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer .. Jun 15-Sep 04 ...minimum one week rental $1650/week
Autumn .. Sep 05-Dec 15 .. $600/weekend .. $1400/week
Winter .. Dec 16-Mar 31 .. $700/weekend .. $1500/week
Spring .. Apr 01-Jun 14 .. $500/weekend .. $1200/week
Rates are higher for holiday weeks and weekends and school vacations.
Rates are up to 6 people, add $50 extra per week additional, per person
$85-$125 cleaning fee required PLS. Dogs considered but subject to certain
conditions plus extra cleaning fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
We are a family that enjoys the outdoors, nature, privacy, quiet and getting away from the crowd for relaxation. During the summer, we either hike or ride our mountain bikes on the trails that are right outside our house; in the winter, it's snowshoeing or cross country skiing. After working up a good appetite, we come home to our well- equipped kitchen and cook up a wonderful meal or take a 20 minute drive to Great Barrington for a special dinner.
Why the Owner Chose Monterey
We are minutes from a very family- friendly ski resort (Butternut) for winter fun. In the summer, there are 3 lakes nearby for swimming and boating. We are close to Tanglewood and assorted other cultural attractions. We thought the Berkshires were unique in its' combination of culture and nature. We did not find that elsewhere.
The Unique Benefits of this Log Chalet
Our house is situated on the border of one of the largest forest reserves in the state. We are up on a mountain where the summer nights are generally cool and for snow lovers like us, winter comes early. At night you can listen to the sounds of wildlife not likely to be heard in more inhabited areas or you can put the telescope out on one of the decks and do some stargazing.
Property Photos
- Summer at the Chalet, Nestled in the Forest - Vacation Home in Monterey, Massachusetts
- Lovely Kitchen w/ Granite - Vacation Home in Monterey, Massachusetts
- Cozy Country LR w/ Fireplace and Flat Screen TV - Vacation Home in Monterey, Massachusetts
- Master Bedroom with Full Bath, Skylight and Balcony
- The Maple Bedroom
- New Home Theater with Suround Sound w/ air hockey on lower level
- Cheery Bedroom on Lower Level
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #161026
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