Location: Monterey, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (1.5 Miles from Monterey Town, 1/2 Mile from Lake Garfield)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
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 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.
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 charming oddities of very old new England houses, but a wonderful place to relax.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Each room has linens, blankets and towels provided.
- 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 (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- 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.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$500-$750/(2- 3dayweekend) .. $1250/week .. $3800/month Christmas
Xmas, New Years weeks $2000 Cleaning Fee $125
Security Deposit $500 Returned Within Two Weeks of Stay
Deposit Half Rental + Security Deposit
Full Refund less $10% if more then 60 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.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1969
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.
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.
Property Photos
- Summer - Monterey - Monterey House in the Berkshires
- View of the house from the side yard - Monterey House in the Berkshires
- View of stone deck and back yard - Monterey House in the Berkshires
- Garfield Lake at sunset
- Winter - Monterey
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Sun Room
- Master Bedroom
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