Vacation Rentals by Owner

Best Weekend Ever!!!

Guest: Strav S. (New York, New York)
Date of Stay: 04/20/12 Review Submitted: 05/14/12

To be completely honest, that stay at the cabin was the most amazing and beautiful weekend of my entire life. There was so much room for everyone, there was so much nature, there was beauty everywhere. Me and my friends are coming back again this summer. That weekend was the relaxation and sight seeing that we needed to take. It was a great break from school and a great bonding experience for us all... Thanks again for being there with us all the way through and I will be honored to do business again with you this summer. Thanks again!!!

Owner response:Thank you for your teriffic review. You were excellent visitors an I hope you will be back soon.

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Great Cabin

Guest: Chirag Y.
Date of Stay: 02/17/12 Review Submitted: 02/21/12

We had a best time staying here. It really felt like home. Thank you for the wine upon arrival. The reservation process was so simple and Tom is really nice. He was always there to help if we had any problem or concern.The cabin had everything for getaway. Kitchen was fully equipped and spacious. Most of the time we were in the great room staying warm around fire place. We enjoyed hiking and skiing. The river is just passing from the back side of the house. We can see and hear the sound of water. We had great experience staying. We would definitely like to come again. Thank You

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Great Place!

Guest: amy (westhampton, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/28/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

We had an excellent stay at the cabin. We especially appreciated the wine and cookies upon arrival. Tom was very helpful during our stay. We had a great vacation and would highly recommend staying there.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Well-Appointed Cabin in the Woods

Guest: Meredith M.
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/21/11

My husband, our baby, and I spent a relaxing weekend here with my in-laws. The cabin offers a luxurious experience. There was a bottle of wine and a carton of cookies waiting for us upon arrival. The cabin is handsomely furnished with interesting pieces, including tables built by the owner and art objects from around the world. While our bedroom was on the small side, it was comfortable and attractive. The cabin includes a well-stocked kitchen, making it easy for us to cook meals together. We spent a lot of time hanging out in the great room, which is a beautiful space -- cathedral ceiling, lots of windows, stone wall and fireplace. We enjoyed sitting by the fire in the evening, as well as relaxing with the sun streaming in during the morning. The cabin is located in a picturesque spot next to a river, surrounded by woods. We were there in October, when the leaves were turning yellows and oranges. We used the cabin as a base for a hiking expedition at nearby Mt. Everett and several trips into Great Barrington. The whole area is quite beautiful, and we enjoyed exploring the back roads. While the property is expensive, it was worth it. We felt like we were staying in luxury accommodations.

Owner response:Meredith, thank you for your very kind review of my property. I am so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay in the Berkshires, it is beautiful country. I hope you will think of us again when you want to get away next time. In the winter, my grandchildren enjoy sliding down the driveway on sleds, which i keep there for your use. Also I thank you for leaving the cabin is such a neat and tidy condition. My cleaning service even commented on how clean and neat you left it. I would be very pleased to have you come again. Tom

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Beautiful property, wonderful owner -- highly recommended!

Guest: Scout (Brooklyn)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/11/11

We've just returned from a terrific weekend at this house, it was everything we could have hoped for and more! We took the kids down to the beautiful stream and they had fun stacking rocks and wading in the water. We made a fire, ate lunch on the patio, and enjoyed the serenity of this lovely, well-kept house. Thanks for a memorable weekend. We will recommend your place without hesitation to any friends that want a quiet place to unwind.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place, accommodated lots!!!

Guest: Meghan W.
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/27/11

I was pleasantly surprised by this house, so charming and very roomy. We came in town for a wedding and there were 11 of us and it perfectly accommodated our large group. The house was very clean and comfortable. We had a great stay and couldn't have asked for anything better. Another plus, the owner of the house is great. He's very responsive to emails/calls and easy to work with. I recommend this rental with NO hesitations! Thank you!!

Owner response:Meghan, thank you very much for the wonderful review of my cabin. I am truly please that all of you enjoyed yourselves. I hope you will consider my cabin again should you be visiting the Berkshires in the future. Tom

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Great Secluded Family Retreat

Guest: Jen (Greensboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

This place was great! Since the owner uses this cabin with his own family, he has accumulated everything anyone could need for their own family retreat. Very well equipped, from games, kids toys, books, videos, well-equipped kitchen, washer and dryer. Plenty to do, even on a rainy day. It truly felt like a home away from home.

Owner response:Jenifer, thank you for your kind review. I'm very please that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come again. Tom

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Away from it All... But Close to Everything

Guest: Vacationing New Yorkers (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

My family stayed at this beautiful cabin for three weeks, and enjoyed every moment of our stay. The house has everything you will need for a vacation, from a well-equipped kitchen to a large children's video/ DVD collection. The house lies on a quiet country road in a wooded area where we saw chipmunks, deer, groundhogs and a variety of birds, as well as frogs and trout in the river which runs through the property. The best feature of the house is a shaded deck that sits above the river where you can enjoy your meals while listening to the rushing water. The house is a quick, easy drive to the restaurants and shops of Great Barrington, if you feel like trading your pastoral setting for a quaint Berkshire town. As a bonus, the owner is lovely and gets back to you within minutes, should you have a question while you are staying at the house. We highly recommend this property.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful!!

Guest: Debbie, Bob, & Doug (NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

Our mini-vacation at this warm and inviting house was just amazing! The owner, Tom, goes above and beyond to make your stay everything you could imagine. The house is wonderfully decorated and very comfortable. The beautiful hand-made chess set kept our teens busy for hours! We will definitely return!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Accurate description

Guest: Bill and Irma (Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

The listing is very accurate. This is a lovely house, comfortable in every way. Beautifully laid out and furnished, especially the kitchen, with every utensil, pan or dish you would ever need. Very clean, comfortable beds and furniture. House was very clean. We were looking for peace and quiet--this was the place! Sitting on the shady deck you could hear the river below--just as Mr. Gilbert indicated. There was even a supply of charcoal for the grille. Lots of books, DVD's and TV. A great escape for relaxation and getting away (but we still had cell phone reception, which was nice). The town of Great Barrington, Mass., about 8 miles away, was so cute--movie theater, restaurants, shops, church, but very uncommercial. Some unique stores, and a great grocery store with fresh fish, vegetables fruits and even prepared foods. We loved this house. The river was low for fishing, but this was expected in July. The wooded area at the house was cool and comfortable (we were there during a very hot spell--high 90's-in New York and were so glad to escape the heat) -even going down to 55 degrees one night. Three large ceiling fans keep the house very cool. We built a fire and enjoyed ourselves on the cool nights. Beautiful fireplace in the living room, with a supply of wood. Mr. Gilbert was lovely to work with. Had we not left the property, we would not have seen one person all week, which we were happy about. Heavily wooded between the houses, which are a good distance apart, so you are not bothered by neighbors. If you are looking for a quiet getaway, this is the place! We would love to go up in winter and watch the snow fall in this beautiful environment. Another nice feature--a large bird feeder hung from the deck. I am not a bird watcher, but I was captivated by the many different and colorful birds that came every day. They were fascinating to watch, and I got some great pictures of them. If you have children who need to be constantly entertained, this is probably not the place, but if you are looking for all the comforts of home in a beautiful, natural surrounding without noise of city or neighbors, this is THE place. Thank you Mr. Gilbert for renting your lovely home to us. We absolutely hated to leave for the trip back to Pittsburgh. I hope we can visit again. Oh..., and the Scrabble board got a good workout! Bill and Irma, Pittsburgh, PA

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

amazing

Guest: patty (mass)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

the house was perfect!! had 4 kids and 4 adults and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great stay!

Guest: Merri N. (Boston)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 01/20/10

My friends and I rented this house for New Year's weekend. The house was absolutely beautiful and very well taken care of. I don't think that the pictures give it justice because it's even nicer in person. The owner Tom was extremely helpful and It is obvious that he takes pride his home. The house was well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a comfy stay. We will definitely be renting out the house again in the future.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Family Cabin, just like home

Guest: Evie Marie (Little Neck,NY, Long Island)
Date of Stay: 08/19/08 Review Submitted: 06/30/09

We stayed at Hill House ,Aug. 19-24/2008. My daughter and son both enjoyed themselves as did our little dogs. We walked down to the river daily . Also we had the opportunity to meet Tom's next door neighbor and his collies. My son enjoyed watching your collection of movies & fires in the fire place. I enjoyed the kitchen , I found everything necessary any time I cooked. My daughter had a great time doing a jigsaw puzzle with me and reading. All in all a good time was had by all of us and we hope to rreturn this August. Eve ,Michelle &Joe Li' Dee and Pee-wee too!l

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful hideaway!

Guest: Marla (Conroe, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/29/08 Review Submitted: 07/09/08

We just returned from the North Hillsdale cabin 3 days ago. What a relaxing vacation! The location of the cabin is very secluded and next to a river that you can hear inside and outside the cabin. We live and work just north of Houston and was looking forward to getting away and this was just the place. It isn't too far from I-90 to get to Albany or Boston and there are several things to see and do locally. A great get away from the big city life that I would highly recommend to anyone!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Birthday celebration!

Guest: Debb (Elizaville, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/19/08

Great place to celebrate our 50th birthdays. Beautiful, cozy cabin with fireplace. Favorite place was next to the fireplace on a comfy leather chase lounge! The river is right outside along the back deck. Clean and nicly decorated. Tom, the owner, is one of the best people I've dealt with when it comes to rentals. Always available if you have any problems. The neighbors across the street are very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this cabin rental. We didn't want to leave! Just be sure to have good snow tires and front wheel drive or 4-wheel drive as the back roads can be slippery.

Owner response:Glad to hear that your stay was enjoyable! The fireplace is definitely one of the favorite places to be lounging in front of on a cold winter's night!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

What a fantastic getaway

Guest: Maryann1229 (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/19/08

We had such a wonderful time. The cabin is absolutely beautiful and such a peaceful setting! The kids loved exploring and just enjoying nature!

Owner response:Thanks. Glad you enjoyed yourselves! Comea again soon! We loved having you!

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great weekend away.

Guest: Girls Getaway (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/13/08

It was a warm, cozy cabin in a wonderful area with lots to do. It was a perfect place to stay for a girls getaway weekend. The owner was wonderful to work with and the neighbors were incredibly sweet and helpful. In the winter, you definitely need a car with 4-wheel drive.

Owner response:I am pleased that your stay was pleasant, even if your car did get stuck in the snow, and I thank you for your review. Hope to see you again in the not too distance future. Tom

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway.

Peaceful Retreat

Guest: Lori from West Milford (Lori from West Milford)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/10/08

This is the place to go when you need a break from life. The charming decor and atmosphere makes you feel at home immediatley. It's so cozy and peaceful I can;t wait to get away again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Cozy Cabin

Guest: Eleanor (Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/24/08

This is a beautiful cabin - lovely decor and comfortable furniture. I was there in a snowstorm and it could not have been cozier to sit by the fire and look out into the trees. The kitchen is well-equipped and the house was very clean with everything we needed for the week.

Owner response:Eleanor, thank you for your wonderful comments on my cabin. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed. I also want to thank you for staying at my other home. I do agre that it is a nice place to be in and out of the snow and cold.. Tom

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

a place to get away from it all

Guest: Enza (Hackensack, NJ)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/24/08

What a wonderful place to get away. The cabin is decorated beautifully and has everything you need for peace and tranquility.A place to enjoy each other and nature. We had a great time and am looking forward to going again.

Owner response:Thank you for staying at my cabin. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. I hope you will come again. Spring, summer and fall are wonderful in the Berkshires as well, but of course warmer and you don't have to worry about your car getting stuck in the snow. Tom

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great place!

Guest: Alison (NJ, United States)
Date of Stay: 02/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/19/07

This was one of the nicest rental properties I have ever stayed in. Beautifully decorated, attention to details, makes it lovely in cold or warm weather. Thanks! Alison

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.