Location: Richmond, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (Only a Few Miles to Tanglewood, Stockbridge, Gt Barrington)
Accommodations: Private House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Special price for bookings through the winter (now till May 2010)
$150/night with a min of 4 nights - this INCLUDES all taxes and cleaning fee
Just a little more then a motel room and so much more!!
Available now for off season rentals - would consider monthly rental now - April/May 30, 2010 at $1900/month plus util.
Skiers Delight! Jiminy Peak, Bousquet, Catamount, Otis Ridge, Greylock Ski Club, Blanford all with in a quick drive.
Long duration rentals are preferred i.e. 1-2 months or the whole season.
2010 Whole season is available - We would prefer to have someone rent for the entire season and would be looking in the range of $8,000/month (realtor said we should be asking $10k/month!) Price for long term would be specific to each renter so please email for details.
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Motor boat - 14 Lund with 25 horsepower Yamaha outboard and trolling motor may be rented for $100/day with advance arrangements. (Local rates for motor boat rental is approximately $100/hour.) Renter must provide additional security deposit ($500) and is responsible for all damages, and gas/oil.
Beautiful 4 season house located directly on Richmond Pond in the Richmond Shores community.
Search 248 Shore Road, 01201 on maps.
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 2 couples in the bedrooms and could have 2 people on a pull out sofa in the living room.
Enclosed porch has a brand new 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 queen sized bed with a newer very comfortable mattress. Second bedroom has two extra long (very nice/expensive) singles that push together to make a king if you choose. 2 private full baths.
Covered porch on first floor (under enclosed porch) with another hammock and eating spot. Nice small picnic table available to eat right by the water. 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 or the local Berkshire County attractions. Train tracks across lake make for great viewing as does the occasional small plane overhead.
Central HVAC makes the coldest nights warm and the hottest nights cool.
The fine print:
Reservations will not be accepted till 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 atleast every two weeks at renters expense.
For last minute reservations {30 to 5 day lead time} (all paperwork and payment must be received at least 7 days in advance as we need lead time to prepare) payment should be made by wire transfer, postal money orders, or bring cash. We are just a couple looking to rent a beautiful family house.
UPDATE: We decided the porch furniture needed an update so we have all NEW furniture on the porch and it is great! Not yet shown in photos. Also have a 14' Lund boat for rent if you would like.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central HVAC
- Washer: Private
- Dryer: Private
- Linens Provided: please bring outside beach towels
- 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.
- 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 (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- 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)
In Season Memorial Day->Labor Day..$2,500/week - one week minimum (Sat-Sat)
Off Season $200/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=$$8,000/month
For stays greater then 2 weeks house cleaned every 2 weeks @ $80/ea
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2009
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. We now are in the process of furnishing it just the way we want it. We are furnishing it in a 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 with in the next couple years but wanted to share some of our "piece of paradise" with others in the mean time.
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 of this Private 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 who makes so excellent white, red and my favorite - Riesling’s. 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 with in a short drive. Watch the occasional small plane fly overhead or the train.
Property Photos
- View from enclosed porch - three lake side ~8' long windows! - Water Front Richmond House with Enclosed Porch, Attached 2 Car Garage, and Fire Pit
- Lake Side with Enclosed porch, over covered porch, hammock, grill, table, chairs - Water Front Richmond House with Enclosed Porch, Attached 2 Car Garage, and Fire Pit
- 1/2 of Enclosed Porch, comfortable BRAND NEW hammock for R&R, seating for 8 - Water Front Richmond House with Enclosed Porch, Attached 2 Car Garage, and Fire Pit
- Huge livingroom with sectional reclining sleeper sofa, two recliners, LCD TV
- Queen bed in Master Bedroom-very comfortable, three SW facing windows-big closet
- Guest Room two single beds - can push together to make King - big closet
- Another tough day at the lake.... boats, docks, dogs and friends
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #251114
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