Location: Canaan, Berkshires, Capital, Saratoga, New York, USA (8 Miles from Chatham, NY; 10 Miles from West Stockbridge, MA) View Map
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Country home in Columbia County, NY, close to all Berkshire attractions, including Tanglewood, Lenox, and Great Barrington. An easy drive to many superb cultural programs in the summer and Berkshire ski resorts in the winter. Plus gorgeous colors in the fall!
1800s farmhouse, with modern addition: 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, a wonderful great room (family living room and dining room), modern kitchen, formal dining room, additional formal living room, pool room, front porch, and back deck. Fully equipped for entertaining with all amenities. On 50 wooded acres near state forest. Membership in local lake's summer swim club included. Public tennis courts nearby. Ideal for 1 or 2 families -- with a basketball hoop, swing set, and big lawn for Wiffle ball, croquet, badminton, and barbecues.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Piano, basketball hoop, swing set, and large yard.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Summer membership in Queechy Lake Beach Association included.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sep 12, 2009-Feb 28, 2010 .. $3000/month
Mar 06, 2010-Apr 24, 2010 .. $2500/month
May 01, 2010-May 22, 2010 .. $3000/month
May 29, 2010-Sep 06, 2010 .. $5000/month
Rates do not include utilities and are subject to change.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1984
Why the Owner Chose Canaan
Our farmhouse is in the beautiful Berkshires, about two hours from New York City and Boston. At our house, you can enjoy the peace and serenity of country living, while still a short drive away from all the Berkshire cultural attractions, theaters, restaurants, and ski areas. Our fifty acres are perfect for walks in the woods -- criss-crossed by old stones walls, painstakingly built when the land was farmed in the 1800s. More outdoor explorations available in the Beebe State Forest and Barrett Pond up the road from the house.
The Unique Benefits at this Farmhouse
Our house, which sleeps 12, is perfect for entertaining. The large kitchen has 2 ranges/ovens for cooking marathons. There are multiple dining areas, 2 living rooms, and a pool table -- with room for socializing and room for quiet retreats. Adults and teenagers can co-exist and still have their own spaces. There are books, games, puzzles, and sets for croquet, badminton, volleyball. We have many fond memories of lazy afternoons and evenings cooking and entertaining friends, discussions at the grill and on the deck, and card-game, Monopoly, and Scrabble tournaments.
Owner's Map of Canaan
My husband and I fell in love with this farmhouse from the mid-1800s and its beautiful, quiet setting when we first saw it in 1984. We knew the area well from many visits to the Berkshires and could not resist buying it! In 1991, we added a spacious addition, while preserving the integrity of the original farmhouse. For twenty years, we spent most weekends and summers here. Our kids loved swimming, canoeing, and fishing in Queechy Lake, playing Wiffle Ball on the lawn, and skiing in the winter. We still love the house, but we have college tuitions to pay!
Property Photos
- The original 1800s farmhouse - Berkshires Farmhouse In New York With Mountain Views - Enjoy Swimming & Skiing
- With a spacious addition and deck. - Berkshires Farmhouse In New York With Mountain Views - Enjoy Swimming & Skiing
- Large, fully equipped kitchen for the gourmet chef - Berkshires Farmhouse In New York With Mountain Views - Enjoy Swimming & Skiing
- The great room with a woodstove and piano
- For more formal dining
- The 1800s living room
- Pool, anyone?
- A bedroom on the 1800s side of the house
- The master bedroom
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #246415
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