Location: Richmond, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (Close to Tanglewood, Stockbridge, Gt Barrington, Pittsfield) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Private House, lakefront, waterfront, sunrise, private, dock , boat, fishing, right on the water
Do you enjoy seeing the sun rise over the water while sipping a cup of homemade coffee, living right on the lake, having your very own lake house, how about your own private dock and boats to use, and a camp fire on the water edge?
Special =============Special============= Special - We are so sure you will love our property we are willing to give you 50% off the summer rates for any rental September 11 through October - Only $750/week! Just email us for more details.
Don't settle for a non-waterfront rental for your vacation when you could be right on the water. Other rentals may have to walk to the shore or may even be an abutter to the freight/passenger train tracks - make sure you ask. But not at our house where you have full and private access to the water as you are living lakeside!
This is a truly a magical place with amazing views that will allow you to have a perfect vacation!
Merely a few miles away from world class entertainment like Tanglewood, Barrington Stage Company, Norman Rockwell Museum, Berkshire Museum, Mass Moca, Clark Art Institute and many other cultural activities.
This is a gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath house that has a full walk out basement, fully enclosed large porch overlooking water, and an attached 2 car garage (tenant can use one bay) with automatic opener. It comfortably sleeps 4 in the bedrooms and could have 2 additional people on a pull out sofa in the living room.
Enclosed porch has a great hammock to make the days pass by as you nap in comfort while watching the water. Dock and row boat for fishing or just enjoying the lake. Has TV, leather sectional couch with recliner and sleeper section with a Beautiful dining area. Master bedroom has a shaker style queen sized bed with very comfortable mattress. Second bedroom has two extra long single beds that can optionally be put together to make a king if you choose. 2 private full baths.
Pondside covered porch on first floor (under enclosed porch) with another hammock and seating area at water level. Outside fire pit and firewood provided for campfires by the water or to make s'mores and enjoy the surroundings.
Living on the water is simply amazing. Awaken with the sounds of song birds floating through the windows and spend a day exploring the lake in row boat or paddle boat or head out to experience the local Berkshire County attractions.
Central HVAC makes the coldest nights warm and the hottest nights cool, so no worries about being uncomfortable any time of year.
30' Dock and mooring makes docking your own boat simple and easy. Public boat launch is also right around the corner!
New BBQ grill and porch furniture in 2010
The fine print:
Rental Week is Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday
Reservations will not be accepted until payment is made and clears. If paying within one week of arrival please send a bank check overnight delivery. $80 cleaning fee for all stays up to two weeks. For longer duration rentals cleaned every two weeks at renters expense.
We respectfully request that all paperwork and payment be received at least 7 days in advance as we need lead time to prepare the house for your arrival and need to update availability online. For last minute reservations {3 to 5 day lead time) payment should be made by wire transfer, postal money orders, or bring cash.
If you are looking for a Cape Cod Vacation check out my parents place in West Dennis at VRBO and search for property # 285560
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central HVAC
- Linens Provided : please bring outside beach towels
- Washer : Private
- Dryer : Private
- Garage : Oversized garage with private entry/exit from home
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking : Additional parking for 4+ cars on property
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : 50 amp plug is available and cable TV plug in with level parking space for RV - Additional fee applies
- Beds
- Queen Bed : In Master bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed : In Bedroom #2 - Two Twin XL beds
- Convertible Bed : Full size sleeper sofa in living room, or room for 2 on both arms of large sectional sofa
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : TV 27" in living room with cable
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Large fully stocked kitchen with seating at center island in addition separate dining area
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Full size
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Covered deck on ground floor is less than 30 feet from the water and complete with table/chairs, adirondack chairs, hammock, and BBQ Grill
- Lanai : Fully enclosed 25'X 10'porch is immediately off the living room through french doors and overlooks the lake and mountains. With the amount of space, glass and light there's no need to leave the lanai, especially with the comfortable sitting area, table/chairs, and relaxing hammock.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : 150' of frontage right on lake with private dock and swimming area
- Mountain View : Beautiful ridge line view over the pond from both lanai and covered deck
- Communications
- Telephone : Free local calls to pittsfield and Richmond - toll calls at renters expense.
- Free Long Distance : Lower 48 only
- Broadband Internet : Wireless internet access available - bring your own computer please.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : DSL Wifi in house and on property
- Other Amenities
- Free local phone calls, free wireless DSL, only a few miles away from Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, Stockbridge, Great Barrington, Pittsfield, Clark Art Institute, Mass Moca Museum, Norman Rockwell, Mt Greylock State Reservation, Pittsfield and October Mtn State Forests, Kennedy Park, Jiminy Peak, Catamount Ski Area, Berkshire Theater Festival, Barrington Stage, Berkshire Museum and much more. If you have questions or specific rental requirements, please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. We will do our best to help make your stay perfect. Airport and train tracks nearby.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Well behaved dogs with additional deposit and rental agreement - any damages by pet will be charged to renter - sorry no cats
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Single floor living, but with three steps with railing to enter home, please note that the house is not wheelchair accessible but is handicap friendly (my 91 year old grandmother loved spending time here)
- Kid Friendly : Although home includes fragile and antique items, there is a separate unfinished play/seating area with games and room to spread out with toys or a good book. This house is not toddler friendly.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 30+
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking or drug use terminates rental agreement and you forfeit damage deopsit
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- In the boat garage you will find a small row boat and life preservers for our guests, water floats and kids toys for enjoying your private waterfront, and fishing gear to cast off your personal dock. There is lots of room to find a quiet spot for dinner by the water, a picnic under the shade trees or a snooze in one of the hammocks...something for everyone!!! 14 foot fishing boat with 25 horsepower outboat available for additional charge. Going local rate for boat rental is $100/hour - $500 for 1/2 day. This boat can be rented for an additional $100 per day. Arrangement must be made beforehand. Deposit must be made before reservation is confirmed.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
E-mail for special rates - Military Rate is $1000/week--Valid ID required
In Season Memorial Day->Labor Day..$2,500/week - one week minimum (Sat-Sat)
Off Season $150/night - 3 night minimum - nonnegotiable - Discounts > 1 week
Off Season Holiday Weeks .. $2,000/week - HOUSE OPEN ALL WINTER!!!
$80 cleaning fee for all stays-nonnegotiable
Whole Season(>90days in 2010)i.e. June-Sept=$$7,000/month
For stays greater then 2 weeks house cleaned every 2 weeks @ $80/ea
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Waterfront Home - Amazing Views, Fall Colors, Private Dock
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Richmond
Berkshire County is the perfect area to live and vacation. Local attractions include: Great Barrington, Lenox, Lee, Tanglewood (home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra), Stockbridge, Norman Rockwell Museum, Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Theater, Berkshire Museum, Mass Moca, Clark Art, Williams College, The Colonial Theater and so much more.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Ski areas for winter enjoyment include Bousquet, Catamount, Butternut, and Jiminy Peak all within less than 30 minutes. Summer fun includes hiking on local trails in places like Kennedy Park, Greylock Reservation, numerous Trustees of the Reservations properties. Cycling: road, dirt road, and mountain biking are excellent in the local area. Great dirt road loops for walking right out the back door. The famous Bartlett Orchards is on the drive in less than one mile away and they have some of the world’s BEST cider donuts. Richmond is also home to Furnace Brook Winery. They make a wonderful array of wines and hard cider. Enjoy a bottle on us, it will be waiting for you upon your arrival. Local restaurants can be found in Pittsfield, Lenox, Lee and beyond. If dining is your thing then both Pittsfield and Lenox have some amazing places to eat, all within a short drive. Watch the occasional small plane fly overhead or enjoy the charm of the train as it passes through the valley.
All houses in Richmond Shores share this little water access - you can use this if you want. Or stay right at you lakeside house and enjoy your own private access with out all the crowds.
Amazing Cider Donuts and great little farm store! Morning coffee fresh and hot with a paper (New York or Boston or even the locals)
Owner's Map of Richmond
My grandfather built this house for my grandmother as a thank you for a life time together. My wife and I had the opportunity to keep this house in the family and we jumped at the opportunity. House is furnished in a tasteful farm/cabin theme and are always making little additions and changes to try to make it even more comfortable and enjoyable. We will likely be moving to this house full time within the next couple years but wanted to share some of our "piece of paradise" with others until we sell our primary home across town.
Property Photos
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- Sits right on the water with great sun and fun! - Water Front Richmond House with Enclosed Porch, Attached 2 Car Garage, and Fire Pit
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- Huge living room with attached dinning room - Water Front Richmond House with Enclosed Porch, Attached 2 Car Garage, and Fire Pit
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- Big kitchen for cooking and baking - Water Front Richmond House with Enclosed Porch, Attached 2 Car Garage, and Fire Pit
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- Great sitting area
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- Queen Sized bed in large maser bedroom
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- More Master Bedroom
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- Second Bedroom with two twin beds that can be made into a king
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- Outdoor firepit that you can use - firewood is provided FREE with rental
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- Amazing views
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- Enclosed porch with a hammock for R&R - amazing views
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- Plenty of seating on the enclosed porch - all new furniture
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- Nice big side yard with a special chair
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- Great Big side yard - nice and private
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- Nice newer grill for your use for yummy grilled meals
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- Another great day by the water
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- Live on the water - don't settle for a "quick walk" to the shared beach
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #251114
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