Location: Otis, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (2 Hours West of Boston and 2.5 Hours North of New York) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: House
This three bedroom cabin (built in 1993) is the ONLY property in Otis that borders BOTH Benton Pond and Big Pond. At Benton Pond, we offer 400 feet of water frontage along with a canoe for your enjoyment. Our gazebo sits on a cliff overlooking the pond and is a great place to enjoy a picnic. Our water frontage at Big Pond includes a dock where you can park your motorboat for fishing and waterskiing. Walking trails criss-cross the 43 acre property for your hiking enjoyment.
In addition to the three bedrooms, the house consists of a large screened back porch that during the summer season can serve as an extra bedroom or dining area. There is a covered front porch, a side deck, and a balcony off the upstairs master bedroom. These outdoor spaces nearly double the amount of usable space.
After spending your day walking, boating, or just enjoying a good book on the porch, you will be ready to enjoy some of the many cultural activites that Berkshire County offers. In less than 30 minutes, you can listen to the Boston Symphony from your lawn seat at Tanglewood. Or, if theatre is more to your liking, try the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge or Shakespeare and Company in Lenox each less than 30 minutes away. Stockbridge is also the home of the Norman Rockwell Museum. Finally, if modern dance is more your thing, it is just a 20 minute drive to Becket and the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. In addition, there are some fantastic restaurants and the Mahaiwe Theatre in Great Barrington.
The house is available in the summer as well as the fall when you can view some of the most beautiful leaf scenery in the world. Come join us!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- VCR
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Other Amenities
- Canoe, boat dock
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- 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
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
RATE: $1500 for first week and $1250/week thereafter.
One week's rental plus refundable $500 deposit due at booking
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
43 Acres on Both Benton and Big Ponds -- 3BR Modern Cabin
Year Purchased: 1993
Why the Owner Chose Otis
The woods, lake, and cultural activities -- plus it's only a 2 hour drive from our home.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Woods, lake, and cultural activities.
Property Photos
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- Side View of Cabin with deck and stone fireplace - Otis Lakefront Vacation Home in Berkshires with Screened Porch & Boat Dock
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- View of Benton Pond from Gazebo - Otis Lakefront Vacation Home in Berkshires with Screened Porch & Boat Dock
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- Benton Pond Gazebo -- great for wine and cheese while enjoying the view - Otis Lakefront Vacation Home in Berkshires with Screened Porch & Boat Dock
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- View of Big Pond and the dock where you can tie your power boat (not included)
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- View of Big Pond (and the island in the distance) from the dock
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- Full Kitchen
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- Living Room with Stone Fireplace
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- Master Bedroom Loft with Full Bath
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- Spare Bedroom with Twin Beds
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- Third Bedroom or Study
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- Enjoy the Berkshire Theatre Festival in nearby Stockbridge
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- Enjoy Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival in Becket -- a 20 minute drive
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- View of Back of Cabin with Large Sceened Porch
Traveler Reviews (1)
Beautiful Log Home and Wonderful Vacation!
Guest: buckeye
(Cleveland, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
We stayed at this property for a week in July 2011 and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The owner is friendly, helpful, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. The property was even more lovely than depicted in the photos (the cathedral ceilings and rough hewn beams and railings and walls were gorgeous). All modern conveniences and linens are included. The house is set in the woods on a large, peaceful, private, quiet piece of land that includes hiking trails and pretty, wooded water frontage. The huge screened porch at the back of the house is a great outdoor living space. House is attractively and comfortably furnished. Loved the loft sleeping area (beautiful view of cathedral ceiling woodwork while lying in cozy bed). Bathrooms are modern and comfortable, with pretty woodwork. We enjoyed the open living space and fireplace. The indoor space stayed pretty well insulated and comfortable in spite of the summer heat. We used the ceiling fan in the living/great room, but surprisingly didn't need the fan in the loft. There is a screened gazebo set on a cliff overlooking Benton Pond -- the view is amazing and the setting private and peaceful. You need to walk a wooded trail for a few minutes to get to it (all part of the fun as far as we're concerned!) . We enjoyed many hours in the gazebo and also canoeing, swimming, and floating in inner tubes in the pond. The pond water is warm, clear, clean and excellent for swimming. Be sure to bring water shoes for the rocky bottom. Life jackets are available at the cabin for nonswimmers and canoeing. We didn't see or hear any motorized boats on this pond (hooray). The gazebo is surrounded by a tall, wonderful pine forest. . If you have your own watercraft, then you'll enjoy using the dock at the Big Pond. Good for motorized toys and kayaks/canoes, too. If you don't have your own watercraft, then you'll appreciate and enjoy the owner's canoe at Benton Pond, or renting kayaks at the Otis Reservoir (Camp Overflow) about 10 minutes away.. Tolland State Forest was 10 minutes down the road and has great hiking. Jacob's Pillow 7 miles away. Tanglewood is a 20-30 minute drive. Great Barrington about 45 minutes away for quaint town shopping, eating, major grocery, etc.. Westfield hospital and major stores are a 30 minute drive. Northampton an hour away (great food and funky town). We LOVED this place. Go there and de-stress. A home away from home. Highly recommend!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children.
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