Blissful Beauty Near the Berkshires: 148 Acres of Quiet

Property Type

• 2 story

• Estate

Accommodation Type

• Vacation Rental

Meals

• Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

• Children Welcome:

  Our kids have enjoyed biking, exploring, bug-hunting, fort-building, and other outdoor activities. Some games and toys available....morecollapse

• Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

  21 years old minimum....morecollapse

• Pets Not Allowed:

  No pets allowed....morecollapse

• Non Smoking Only

Bedrooms

• 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
• Bedroom 2 (2nd floor)
• 2 twin/ single
• Bedroom 3 (2nd floor)

• 2 twin/ single
• Master Bedroom (1st floor)
• 1 king
• Memory foam king bed, attached master bathroom

• Den
• 1 sleep sofa /futon
• Downstairs den/library with sofabed sleeps 2
• Details:

  MASTER BEDROOM (downstairs): One king size bed 73' long, 75' wide (yes it's oriented sideways), with reversable memory foam/traditional 4' mattress topper; UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS: Two small bedrooms each with two Single Beds; DOWNSTAIRS DEN: Sofa bed (approx. Queen size) in downstairs den/library....morecollapse

Bathrooms

• 3.0 Bathrooms
• DOWNSTAIRS HALL BATHROOM
• combination tub/shower, toilet
• Full function guest bathroom serves den and main living area

• UPSTAIRS Bathroom
• toilet, shower
• Serves two upstairs bedrooms. Shower, no tub.
• MASTER Bathroom

• toilet, shower
• Attached to master bedroom, no tub.
• Details:

  The house has three separate bathrooms. Two of them have showers but no bathtubs. (VRBO considers these full baths. In some regions, these would be considered as 3/4 bathrooms.)...morecollapse

Kitchen & Dining

• Dining:

  Dining room connected to kitchen with sliding door out to deck and barbecuing area....morecollapse

• Coffee Maker:

  Standard drip coffee maker. Coffee and cream, etc. not included....morecollapse

• Stove:

  Oven, with separate cooktop on island....morecollapse

• Kitchen:

  Full kitchen with attached dining room...morecollapse

• Dishes & Utensils:

  All dishes and utensils provided....morecollapse

• Refrigerator:

  Sub-zero...morecollapse

• Dining Area Seats:

  8...morecollapse

• Toaster

• Microwave
• Cooking Utensils
• Dishwasher

Amenities

• Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer:

  This house is situated on a single-lane country road, and the driveway is long and winding. There's plenty of parking space, but a larger camper/RV-type vehicle might not be able to get to it. Access is not guaranteed....morecollapse

• Living Room seats 8:

  Sofa, futon sofa, desk and chair; plus audio system with CD player...morecollapse

• Wood Stove:

  To be used only during power outages....morecollapse

• Linens Provided:

  Sheets, towels, etc. provided....morecollapse

• Garage:

  Space for 2 cars...morecollapse

• Parking Off Street:

  Large driveway....morecollapse

• Air Conditioning:

  Upstairs only....morecollapse

• Washing Machine:

  In the house....morecollapse

• Clothes Dryer:

  In the house....morecollapse

• Towels Provided
• Parking

Other Amenities

• Details:

  On 148 wooded acres with panoramic woodland view and absolute quiet. No other homes, structures, or roads visible from the house. The property is also within range of all the attractions of the Berkshires, Tanglewood, Great Barrington (Mass.), Columbia County (New York), and approx. 2.5 hours from New York City. 30 minute drive to Wassaic train station. Only minutes from the Catamount Ski Resort and the Catamount Aerial Adventure (ropes climbing) Park, and about 30 minutes from Butternut Ski Area. Also close to Copake Lake and a bit further to Lake Taghkanic State Park (a fantastic park with a great beach and boat rentals)....morecollapse

Entertainment

• Satellite / Cable:

  Dish Network Family (50 channels). Plus over the air, includes NBC, CBS, local weather, This Albany, and a few others....morecollapse

• Toys:

  Small collection of vintage toys for smaller children....morecollapse

• Television:

  Over-the-air digital t.v. with several local stations...morecollapse

• Books:

  Library shelves stocked with older books....morecollapse

• Music Library:

  Extensive collection of classical CDs....morecollapse

• Stereo

• CD Player
• Ping Pong Table
• DVD Player

Communications

• Broadband Access:

  DSL Internet provided via wireless or wired connection. Suitable for email, light Web browsing. (Because of rural location, we cannot guarantee availability)....morecollapse

• Internet:

  DSL Internet provided via wireless or wired connection. Suitable for email, light Web browsing. (Because of rural location, we cannot guarantee availability)....morecollapse

• Wireless Internet:

  DSL Internet suitable for email, light Web browsing. (Computers not provided)...morecollapse

• Telephone:

  Land line for emergencies only....morecollapse

Outdoor Features

• Deck / Patio:

  Deck adjoins the dining room, with panoramic woodland view, includes patio table, sun umbrella, and chairs....morecollapse

• Lawn / Garden:

  House surrounded by large lawn and rock gardens, all situated on 148 private and wooded acres...morecollapse

• Outdoor Grill:

  Propane gas barbecue grill on deck. ...morecollapse

• Garden Chairs:

  4...morecollapse

Theme

• Adventure
• Budget

• Family
• Tourist Attractions

• Away From It All
• Sports & Activities

Location & View

• Mountain View:

  Rolling mountains of the Taconics in the distance. Mostly tree-lined panoramic view. No other homes, structures, or roads in view. ...morecollapse

Activities

• Library
• Cycling
• Snowboarding
• Cross Country Skiing
• Hot Air Ballooning
• Fishing
• Swimming
• Snowmobiling
• Golf
• Hiking

• Hospital
• Groceries
• ATM/Bank
• Sight Seeing
• Mountain Biking
• Shopping
• Miniature Golf
• Wildlife Viewing
• Sledding
• Boating

• Antiquing
• Paddle Boating
• Walking
• Scenic Drives
• Bird Watching
• Restaurants
• Live Theater
• Cinemas
• Theme Parks
• Horseback Riding
• Skiing

Other Activities

• Details:

  6 miles to Catamount Ski Resort and Aerial Adventure Park 16 miles to Butternut Ski Resort Bike the Rail Trail (bike rentals available at Bash Bish Bicycle) Hike to Bash Bish Falls Swim the Ore Bed Enjoy farm-stand produce (in season) Browse the famous Book Barn on Pumpkin Hill Rd. 19 miles to Lake Taghkanic State Park where -- depending on the season -- you can swim at a fantastic beach, launch and rent boats, snowmobile, ice skate, and more. Check out the new Catamount Aerial Adventure Park (ropes course) at the Catamount ski area. 14 miles to the shopping, restaurants, coffee houses, theaters, and museums of Great Barrington. 20 miles to shopping, dining, and movies in Hudson. 21 miles to the symphony at Tanglewood. 5 miles to the new Roeliff Jansen Community Library, where you can find books, art exhibits, special events, and hot coffee! New York City residents: it's just 120 miles north -- a 2.5 hour drive -- to country living. Boston residents: it's just a 3 hour drive west on the Mass Pike....morecollapse