Location: Monterey, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (1.5 Miles from Monterey Town, 1/2 Mile from Lake Garfield) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: House
This pre-revolutionary war house was built in 1739. With its 15 plus acres of land, with 2 acres of clear lawn, and hundreds of acres of woods surrounding, it is a private, quiet retreat.
The house is a half mile from a beautiful lake (Lake Garfield), with swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.
The fall season in the Berkshires is particularly spectacular with reds, oranges and yellows coloring the landscape and crisp cool weather.
The house has 3 large working fireplaces, 2 full updated bathrooms with large claw foot tubs. All the bedrooms are air conditioned and all rooms have screened in windows.
There is a large dinning room for meals, two small office/studies and two living room sitting areas. The kitchen has a new stove and microwave and toaster oven.
The solarium off the kitchen is perfect for eating and watching the birds, wild turkeys, deer and trees. Surrounded by sugar maples, birch, pine and beech, the fall leaves are also spectacular. Seating for 6-8 in comfort.
The house is a perfect retreat, near all the activities in the Berkshires. Less then 3 hours from New York and 2 hours from Boston, it is very accessible.
The two French doors open onto the large stone patio overlooking the back yard.
There are walking trails, biking, museums, theater, music and dance within 15 minutes, as well as wonderful restaurants, galleries and antiques.
It is a very old house with the charm of very old new England houses. It is a wonderful place to relax.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Each room has linens, blankets and towels provided.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : Garage is 15 yards from house with parking in front of it. There is also parking directly across from the house.
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace : There are 3 working fireplaces with dampers. Duraflame logs are best for clean burning. Only one log at a time can be used in a fireplace.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : There is direct TV in the master bedroom. There is also a DVD in that room.
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : New stove, microwave and toaster oven.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All provided in kitchen.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave : new
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : small hibachi which must be used on back patio and not indoors, including solarium.
- Deck/Patio : large back stone patio. French doors open onto the stone deck from the living room (house is quite uneven in places and the screen door rubs on the gutter, which is expected)
- Communications
- Telephone : phones located throughout house. No cell phone service at house.
- Free Long Distance
- Other Amenities
- This house built in 1739. It has 3 working fireplaces, attached solarium for eating, a/c in all bedrooms, large stone porch, 2 acres cleared and 100's of acres of woods surrounding the property. There are two studies/offices, two large sitting areas, plus dining room. The property is a half mile from beautiful Lake Garfield with a beach with a lifeguard. We are located on a graded dirt road with very few houses close. It is very quiet, private and isolated but accessible.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Many children have been at the house over the years. It is an old house, with wooded areas, so one needs to be thoughtful about insects. It is not child proof (electric sockets etc)
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 30
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- The property is near Tanglewood (9 miles),Jacob's pillow, Berkshire theater. Williams College and MASSMOCA is one hour away. Close to shopping, antiques, galleries and all the Berkshire's offers while also being quiet and private. Half mile walk to Lake Garfield. The town of Monterey has a wonderful general store, post office and library. The house is surrounded by a forest of 100 year old sugar maples birch and beech trees which are particularly wonderful during the fall when the leaves are changing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall and winter-$600-$750/(2- 3dayweekend) .. $1200/week .. $4000/month
Holidays $300/night,Summer rental $1500-$1750weekly,monthly$5500,Cleaning Fee $150
Security Deposit $750-$1000 Returned Within Two Weeks of Stay
Deposit Half Rental + Security Deposit
Full Refund less $10% if more then 90 Days Before Rental except holidays
50% Refund within 30 Days of rental Unless Property is Rented
Mass tax 5.7% will be added to bill
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1969
Why the Owner Chose Monterey
The Berkshires remains one of the most stimulating, beautiful areas in the east. Near New York and Boston but far enough away as well. Skiing in the winter, fall leaves, lakes and hiking all year round. Home of Boston Symphony in the summer, Shakespeare and Co.,Jacobs Pillow Dance, you are in the midst of cultural events and beautiful rural New England.
Owner's Map of Monterey
Abbot Bronstein and Carol Ladewig We have been coming to the Berkshires for over 30 years. My parents bought this house as a retreat from New York on the weekend and summers. It is a serene setting in a small lovely town. Although we now live in the San Francisco Bay Area we return as often as possible to Monterey.
Property Photos
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- Summer - Monterey - Monterey House in the Berkshires
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- View of the house from the side yard - Monterey House in the Berkshires
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- View of stone deck and back yard - Monterey House in the Berkshires
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- Garfield Lake at sunset
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- Monterey house winter
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- Primary living room and fireplace
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- Dining room
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- Solarium in winter
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- Master Bedroom
Traveler Reviews (5)
Perfect Romantic Weekend
Guest: LP
(Cambridge, MA)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11
Review Submitted: 10/21/11
My husband and I spent the long Columbus Day weekend at the house, and couldn't have asked for a more spectacular experience. We made breakfast and had coffee on the porch every morning and snuggled up and read by the beautiful fireplace every night. It was warm enough to kayak, so we took on Lake Garfield which is big enough to be fun for exploring but small enough that it's an easy trip the whole way across. The food in Great Barrington was EXCELLENT: we are still talking about the produce from Guido's, a candlelight dinner at Allium, and the dark chocolate ice cream at SoCo Creamery. The owners are LOVELY and accommodating, we slept well, love the art in the house, and would unhesitatingly recommend the property to anyone looking for a rejuvenating Berkshires getaway.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
A magical property!
Guest: Melissa
(Brooklyn)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11
Review Submitted: 09/06/11
My family spent August in this exceptional home and are have already discussed going back next year. Built in the mid-1700's, the house has been renovated enough to be tremendously comfortable without losing any of its original farmhouse charm--in other words, the fantastic claw-footed tubs have plenty of hot running water! The property is beautiful with a large lawn my kids played on all month, and the house is located close to the charming Monterey library and the town's Lake Garfield beach (white sand, picnic tables and a lifeguard). The owners are tremendously kind and accommodating and the local caretaker addressed all of our questions immediately. We couldn't have asked for a better rental experience and highly recommend the house!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Lovely Home!
Guest: Liora
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/25/10
Review Submitted: 08/10/11
We rented this property in late August last year, and hope to do the same this year. We absolutely loved it! A spacious, airy, clean house with a real sense of history, it really exceeded our expectations. Loved the charm of the old property. The sprawling yard was great for reading or napping in the late afternoon, and a fire in the fireplace in the evening was so cozy in the cool evening air. We rented this place as a family of 3, though there was plenty of room for more. The Garfield Lake beach was a 3 minute drive away and was the perfect spot to cool off and for our young son to play in the sand. Tons of great restaurants and shopping in the surrounding areas (Lenox, Great Barrington).
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: Jessica106
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/04/10
Review Submitted: 01/04/10
My husband, daughter and I spent a lovely October weekend on Hunger Road this year. It was so lovely, in fact, that we returned for New Year's Eve. The house is charming, spacious and cozy, with just the right amount of modern amenities, without too many, so you really feel like you are retreating to the woods. On our two visits we were able to take advantage of the nearby Appalachian Trail, the great General Store in Monterey, cross-country skiing in Beartown State Forest, a great day trip to MassMoca, strolls (and great coffeeshops!) in Great Barrington, and to spend lots of wonderful time in front of the fireplace at the house. The property is beautiful, with lots of places for exploring and just taking in the woods. Enjoy!
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Guest: Robert Caper & Jean Strouse
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/28/09
Review Submitted: 08/28/09
A beautiful old house -- secluded, private, quiet, peaceful, with spectacular garden, lawn and woodlands. It is comfortable, roomy, light and has a warm and welcoming feeling; it is quite close to the lake, and there is a beautiful walk starting right out the front door. Highly recommended.
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