Location: South Egremont, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (We are 7 minutes from Great Barrington, MA)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: House
Large (3,300 sq. ft), luxuriously decorated, bright, open floor-plan home surrounded by Nature Conservancy lands, creating complete privacy. Yet, you are 10 minutes from Great Barrington and all the restaurants, shopping, and cultural offerings of the Berkshires, 5 Minutes from Catamount downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing and hiking from your back door.
Magnificent views of far off mountain ranges from wrap-around decks. A Spa-like setting is created by cathedral ceilings, massive windows everywhere making the house especially light, white walls punctuated by dark wood beams and dark wood floors throughout, lush indoor plants and trees, luxury wood-stove, black granite counters in custom kitchen and baths. Wireless Internet and Satellite TVs. Lavish Master-suit with walk-in closet and private office. Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer. Two lovely bedrooms on main floor, plus a one-bedroom apartment with separate entrance. Luxurious, elegant, peaceful, and romantic, or family fun. Perfect for reunions of family or friends.
The rental includes: wireless high speed Internet, 4 large screen satellite TVs, telephone, gas, electricity, oil, water, air conditioning throughout house, landscape maintenance, weekly garbage and recyclables removal, luxurious furnishings, towels, linens, kitchen utensils, dishes, washer, dryer, dishwasher and house cleaning service every other week.
Our wooded location in South Egremont feels completely private. However, you can be in the town center of South Egremont in three minutes and in Great Barrington in ten. Within 10 minutes we have international quality art, film festivals, restaurants (3 Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Mexican, etc.), music, clubs, shopping, and antiquing. Hudson, N.Y. is the antique capital of the North East and is 20 minutes away.
Within 5 minutes we have Catamount Ski Resort (cross country skiing from the back door), and within 10 minutes we have mountain climbing, hiking, and swimming. 20 minutes to waterfalls (Bash Bish Falls), swimming at local beaches with life guards, and the Adirondack Trail. Within 30 minutes we have theater (Shakespeare & Company, Berkshire Theater Festival, etc.), music (Club Helsinki and Tanglewood), dance (Jacob's pillow), etc. We have synagogues and churches and temples of all denominations, and every kind of health and wellness facility possible, including Spas. The splendor of Mother Nature, however, surpasses everything else.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Air Conditioning is throughout the house - new for the 2011 Spring, Summer & Fall Seasons!
- Linens Provided : Luxurious sheets, towels, and table linens are all provided.
- Washer : The Washer, behind closed doors, is conveniently placed on the main floor of the house.
- Dryer : The Dryer, behind closed doors, is conveniently placed on the main floor of the house.
- Off Street Parking : In our large, circular drive there is ample parking for at least 5 vehicles. More parking is available if needed.
- Wood Stove : We have a large, beautiful, new wood stove with a special glass front door that allows one to watch the fire burning.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Both the Master Bedroom and the Separate Apartment Bedroom have Queen Sized Beds.
- Double Bed : The Red Room has a Four Poster, Carved, Double Bed.
- Twin/Single Bed : The White Room has two Twin Beds set up as Couches to make the room usable for lounging, reading and TV or Video watching.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : We have 4 Televisions, all connected to Direct TV through two Satellite Dishes, one for local channels and one for everything else. We have HBO and DVD players.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Our main floor kitchen is equipped for the most formal or informal meals. All kinds of serving and preparatory equipment is provided, as well as spices. The separate apartment also has a fully equipped, lovely kitchen.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you might need.
- Refrigerator (2) : A large, ice-making refrigerator is provided on the main floor. The apartment has a large refrigerator as well.
- Dishwasher : A very quiet and efficient High End Bosh Dishwasher is provided on the main floor.
- Microwave (2) : There are microwaves in the kitchens in the main house and the apartment.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Full sized, brand new gas grill on the deck.
- Deck/Patio : Large decks surround the house with a large dining table, 6 chairs and umbrella, two lounge chairs, another table with 4 chairs, and a grill.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : There are gorgeous, far off views of mountains that are protected by the Nature Conservancy, so they will always remain pristine.
- Golf Course Front : 5 Minutes from public golf course, and three others close by.
- Ski-Out : Cross Country skiing from the front door.
- Communications
- Telephone : Private land line for guests, with guests' own voicemail box and password.
- Free Long Distance : Free long distance within the US and Canada is included.
- Computer : One desk top computer is provided.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless Internet is provided by satellite.
- Other Amenities
- Gorgeous mountain views, quiet and peaceful, yet ten minutes to the hub of lively and exciting culturally rich Great Barrington, Mass., where there are wonderful restaurants, music venues, a three-venue movie theater, great shopping, art galleries, and antiques. Also, close to Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Berkshire Theater Festival, the Clark Museum, and MassMoCA. Also, close to the Appalachian Trail, and many places to swim and hike in the area. Day spas, Fitness Centers, etc. as well.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Well-behaved dogs are very welcome!
- Kid Friendly : Children of all ages are welcome.
- Smoking Allowed : Smoking is only possible in a designated outdoor area, not in the house or decks or close to the house.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking is not allowed in the house. It is only possible in a designated outdoor area.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Ice-Skating, massage, we have a fire pit and a badmitten set, plus lots of toys and board games for all ages.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring 2012: April 2 - May 20:$950wk/$650wk end/$325wk end nt/$250 wk nt(2nts min)
Memorial Day Week: May 21,'12 - May 31,'12: $1,200wk/$950 wk end (2 Nights min)
June,2012(June 17-30): $1,800/week, (one week min)
July,2012(July 1-31): $2,200/week, (one week min)
August,2012(Aug. 1-Aug.31): $2,400/week, (one week min)
Labor Day Wk(Sep1-Sep8):$1,200wk/$950wk end/$475wk end nt/$375wk nt(2 nts min)
Fall 2012 (Sep 9 - Nov 18):$950wk/$650wk end/$325wk end nt/$250wk nt(2 nts min)
Winter 2012-2013 (Dec 1, 2012 Apr 1, 2013)1 month min
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Property Photos
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- House from the West - South Egremont Vacation Home with Mountain Views; Minutes Ski Resorts; Wi-Fi
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- View South in Summer - South Egremont Vacation Home with Mountain Views; Minutes Ski Resorts; Wi-Fi
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- Decks, breakfast table - South Egremont Vacation Home with Mountain Views; Minutes Ski Resorts; Wi-Fi
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- Decks, dinner table
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- Living Room/Dining Room from the Stairs
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- living room from the stairs
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- Master Bedroom East end
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- Master Bedroom West end
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- master bath
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Traveler Reviews (16)
Winter Rental
Guest: CTTERPS
(Larchmont, NY )
Date of Stay: 12/15/08
Review Submitted: 05/17/09
Our family rented this beautiful home for the 2008/2009 winter and consider it some of the best money we have ever spent. The house feels like a secluded mountain cabin because of its amazing views of the Berkshires from the rear "wall of windows", but is still only 1.5 miles from Catamount ski resort and a 10 minute drive into trendy Great Barrington. We came up every weekend and holiday over the winter and felt like we were going on vacation each Friday. The seperate apartment in the basement provides the right amount of privacy for hosting overnight guests. The open layout of the house is great for entertaining and we have great memories of playing games around the wood burning stove or lesiurely dinners with friends around the dinner table. The iron claw-foot bathtub is perfect for relaxing and watching the snow fall out the window after skiing or a workout on the elliptical machine. We also enjoyed hiking behind the house along the jeep trail. If the property is that beautiful in winter, I am sure it is amazing in the summer and fall seasons.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Amazing weekend with kids + dog
Guest: Beth
(Brooklyn)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11
Review Submitted: 11/09/11
What a wonderful weekend! Stayed for three nights with 6 adults, my 2.5 year old, 6 month old, and dog. We were so comfortable and so well attended to, Sharon is a great host. I have never gone on a vacation since having kids that actually felt relaxing for me until this trip, and that's mostly thanks to Sharon. She was even kind enough to take our first family photo. The property is gorgeous and so close to other Berkshire attractions, great restaurants, etc. I will definitely be planning to come again!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great Vacation in the Berkshires
Guest: DSF
(Davie Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
We loved our stay in this beautiful home. The property was secluded with well maintained grounds. The house was furnished beautifully and was very comfortable for my husband, myself and 2 adult children. We had plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was top of the line and large enough for 3 cooks. My husband did his turn outdoors. We were 10 minutes from Great Barrington, for shopping and sightseeing. It was an easy ride to all the sites we wanted to see, Tanglewood, Lenox, The Mount, etc We highly recommend this home as a vacation for any family
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Just What We Were Hoping For!
Guest: Jo-Ann and Richard
(Norwalk, CT)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
My husband and I just returned from a week at this wonderful home. From the minute we arrived we felt as it were our own home. Sharon, our host, met us upon arrival and gave us the grand tour. It was exactly what we thought it would be like from the photos. Our orignal plan was to have some family members and friends join us at some point, but unfortunately that did not happen. So the 2 of us had the whole place to ourselves. The view is spectacular. The location convenient to 2 excellent restaurants and a short ride into the town of Great Barrington which has several very good restaurants and shops. We wanted a relaxing time and that's exactly what we had. There is golf nearby and it is open to the public, a giant supermarket within a 10 minute drive -- everything you need was pretty much no more than a 15 minute drive. We went to the theatre in Pittsfield, a performance at Tanglewood and just driving around was enjoyable. We enjoyed our stay so much that we are talking about a long weekend in the fall to see that magnificant view when the leaves are changing. We highly recommend this for as long as you can stay!!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great time near Great Barrington
Guest: AGP
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 06/29/11
My family stayed at Sharon's home in June 2011. It was great. The BRs are comfortable and the common areas are perfect for enjoying family time together. The property is secluded, but only minutes to South Egremont and Great Barrington. For time away from it all, without going too far away from it all, I highly recommend this property.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
This is a beautiful house, and the owner was a complete pleasure to deal with.
Guest: Abe
(Collegeville, PA)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11
Review Submitted: 05/11/11
We stayed at this house for a long weekend May 6, 2011 to May 9, 2011. This was a mini family reunion. There were 11 of us, and the house was exceeded our wildest expectations. This house is perfect for anything you may be looking for in a country getaway. The house itself is beautifully done up, it is clear that the owner takes great pride in keeping a great home, every room out shined the previous one. If you are the outdoorsy type, there is great hiking very close by, Bash Bish Falls Park is a 10 minute drive from the house and offers a great 30-40 minute hike with both a steep and challenging route and a gradual and slightly longer route. Monument Mountain is also close by and offers a number of good hiking trails. If you are in to art and culture, Great Barrington is a 15 minute drive away. If you are into simply relaxing; you can just spend your entire holiday at the house itself. The house is wonderfully located in total privacy. The rooms are all large and beautifully done up. There are three levels (two main levels and a basement apartment). There is a bathroom on every level. The wrap around deck provides stunning views; the gourmet kitchen allows you to whip up great meals; there is a gas grill for those into barbecuing. If all of that does not fill out your holiday, there is satellite television and a number of board games all available to keep you entertained indoors. There are many pictures of this house posted on this website, but even taken all together, they do not begin to do justice to this house. Finally, there is the owner. She provides great little touches to make your holiday special. The entire process of setting up the rental was very easy. She was very responsive to emails, and easily reachable by phone when necessary. She made it a point to be around to welcome us as we arrived; this meant a lot. She gave us a quick tour of the house. She even put together a little care package as a Welcome gift. I really cannot say enough good things about the time we had at this house.
Owner response:I am just blessed with the best guests in the world, that's all! It makes sharing my house such a pleasure.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children.
Wonderful weekend getaway!
Guest: Hannah
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11
Review Submitted: 05/06/11
Some of my girlfriends and I stayed here for a weekend in April and had a wonderful time! The house and accommodations are very welcoming and the area is beautiful. We went hiking at Bashbish Falls one of the days and then returned to the house to cook and unwind in the evening. A perfect getaway!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Perfect for romantic getaway and family gathering
Guest: Jeri
(Rochester, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10
Review Submitted: 11/29/10
My husband and I celebrated spent the first part of our week celebrating our 25th anniversary there and then we had family join us for Thanksgiving. The house was perfect for both. The setting is beautiful and the house is so comfortable even for 8 people, a baby and 3 dogs! It was well-equipped with everything we needed to create a Thanksgiving Day feast. Sharon was wonderful, available to answer any questions but also giving us total privacy. We've rented many vacation homes and this was one of my favorites. I can't wait to go back again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.
family getaway
Guest: Toni
(Madison CT)
Date of Stay: 10/29/10
Review Submitted: 11/08/10
I've been renting homes and cottages for family getaways for many years. Mostly in northern New England. This is the first time in the Berkshires and it ranks among the best. We were 5 family members and a dog and managed a long weekend. We totally enjoyed the quietude and off the beaten path feel of this stunning contemporary home. Views from the living room were of towering White Pines and a distant mountain.. It was amazing to see the early morning sun light up the mountain, which still had plenty of fall color. The house was nicely furnished and decorated (complete with striking paintings done by the owner) We enjoyed the very efficient wood burning fireplace/stove as a cool spell arrived. The kitchen was large and had all the necessities. There were games and books for all. And plently of room for all to spread out at night or for a daytime nap. The hiking possibilties are plentiful and close by. Sharon was quick to answer my initial inquiry and proceeded to answer questions and give recommendations. We didn't get to do and see everything, but if you want a really good massage, go to MIchel's Spa in Great Barrington and ask for Dharani
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Lovely place for a family
Guest: SharonRavid
(Brookline, ma)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10
Review Submitted: 05/01/10
We spent our family vacation at this beautiful house. It is decorated with great taste and fully equipet. Every thing was clean and comfortable to use. There is emphasis on every detail. We came as 3 different families and each had their own privacy and special decoration. The landlord was super nice and helpful. We highly recommend this house for a family vacation.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
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