Beautiful backyard patio with grill for picnics, reading, and napping
Location: Great Barrington, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (10 minutes from Stockbridge, 20 minutes from Lenox) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Library, 1 Bath (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: House
Lovely, sunny cape on quiet country road. The three bedroom, sun-filled house is located on a beautiful acre surrounded by woods. In the summer, there is a beautiful garden maintained by a gardener, a peaceful patio where you can read, nap, and barbecue. In the winter tall pines surround the property, birds flock to the feeder if you keep it filled, and the backyard becomes a fabulous sledding hill (sleds provided). Fully equipped kitchen opens up into sunny dining room.
Twenty minutes to Tanglewood, Kripalu, Norman Rockwell, and theaters, museums, Jacob's Pillow. Antiquing everywhere!Nearby swimming, tennis, bike trails, hiking (Appalachian trail is two minutes from house).Five minutes to Butternut, fifteen minutes to other ski areas.
Children are welcome. No Pets. No smoking.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
summer and holiday rates: $800-1000/week
winter rates (except holiday weeks): $925/week
Our weeks are from Friday to Friday unless otherwise noted
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1992
Why the Owner Chose Great Barrington
We bought this house twenty years ago. We love the Berkshires! The rolling hills are beautiful whether covered with snow or flaming with fall colors or the soft greens of summer. When our son was little we thought it would be wonderful for him to have a taste of greenery to balance out the concrete of NYC streets. We had long loved the area, but we fell in love with this warm and comfortable house. We have made wonderful friends who are happy to help out whenever our renters need them!
The Unique Benefits at this House
We love most of all to sit on the patio and read, have our meals, and visit with each other and our friends. We also love the music, theater, dance and wonderful restaurants in the area. There are terrific yoga classes 10 minutes from the house (Diane is an avid 'yogi.' We also spend as much time biking as possible -- if you're interested, we'll happily tell you about the trails we take (flat, if possible!).
Owner's Map of Great Barrington
We have been married for nearly thirty years. Joel works with inner city high school kids. Diane is a psychotherapist. We have one son who is about to graduate college and start teaching biology. When we are not in the Berkshires, we live in New York City.
Property Photos
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- Sunny home on quiet country acre, surrounded by neighboring woods. - Berkshires/Great Barrington, MA - Massachusetts Lodging Retnal - Near Canyon Ranch!
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- One of three bright, cheery bedrooms
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Traveler Reviews (2)
Great Vacation Home
Guest: Sue
(USA)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11
Review Submitted: 08/29/11
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home in Great Barrington. It was convenient to hiking on the Appalachian Trail and also nearby to various historical places of interest. The property was well-taken care of and the owners were most helpful. Highly recommend!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Our family looks forward to spending time here every summer!
Guest: Dave and Ellie
(New York City)
Date of Stay: 08/13/10
Review Submitted: 09/04/10
[These comments were written by a father and his 12 year old daughter.] We love staying at this comfortable home for a week or two every summer. The house has lots of comfortable places where you can sit and read. You can cut flowers from the yard and put them in vases in your rooms. Plenty of closet and drawer space. Great t.v. and wireless internet. Really nice dining room, and those working in the kitchen can visit with those sitting at the dining table. The house has a nice grill. Nice big back yard to play in. The owners are just a phone call away if there are ever any questions or problems. We love the location, just a few minutes to Great Barrington on a quiet road. 5 minute walk to the Appalachian Trail for those who like to hike
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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