Picturesque Lake House Near Tanglewood and Otis Reservoir

• Great spot for family with children

  Great spot for family with children

  • Guest eclare
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 07/24/12
  This house is beautiful in an idyllic setting but it is rustic enough (cedar walls, floor) that it is a relaxing place to have children. We had a four, seven and twelve year old with us. The lawn was great for whiffle ball. The water was shallow enough so we didn't panic when kids were near the water. Also, there is a great recreation room on the first floor with a TV, a place for legos etc, so the kids could be downstairs and the adults could enjoy the living room, view and deck. We used the row boat, brought kayaks. Great pond for paddling. The kitchen is stocked with spices and has everything you need and is well organized. We had a very HOT week and did bring a few extra fans which we needed, even though there are fans in each room. We had to leave our labradoodle home; wish pets were allowed.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great for a family get together!

  Great for a family get together!

  • Guest Cristina S.
  • Date of stay 10/26/11
  • Review Submitted 02/02/12
  Had a small family get together here in late October- the time of the infamous early blizzard that left a great deal of New England without power! What a beautiful place to get snowed in! We actully cut our visit a little short because of the weather but wish we had braved it and stayed on. The home was very comfortable an well stocked- a perfect place to relax, eat, drink and be lazy. It was amazing watching the snow come down through the huge picture windows facing the lake while the fire crackled away in the woodstove. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• family vacation time

  family vacation time

  • Guest Grandma Linda
  • Date of stay 07/09/11
  • Review Submitted 10/28/11
  The setting of the house on the lake makes it special. Facing west the view of sunsets is spectacular. The house was clean and well maintained; photos accurately reflected the rooms and view. There was one very hot week in July this summer and the upstairs bedrooms didn't cool enough even with two fans. Weather is beyond anyone's control. We loved the nearby towns, the boys went fishing in the lake and we played board games in the evening. Also went to Tanglewood and many restaurants in Great Barrington and Lee. All in all a great house!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• a week in late August

  a week in late August

  • Guest familyof9
  • Date of stay 08/14/10
  • Review Submitted 09/08/10
  We, parents and grandparents, took our children and grandchildren for a late summer week to this wonderful spot. There was something for everybody to do and yet it was very restful. The tennis court and tiny sandy beach next door was practically ours alone. We loved just sitting on the deck looking down on a lovely garden and the lake at any time of the day. With some luck you will be treated to a spectacular thunderstorm and could meet quite a bit of wildlife. The listing description is very accurate, the house has anything you might need and is well maintained. The whole Berkshire region is known for its abundance of cultural venues.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Great house

  Great house

  • Guest Lena
  • Date of stay 07/31/10
  • Review Submitted 08/20/10
  We stayed in this house for one week and enjoyed every day. The house is very well equipped and ideally maintained. The bedrooms (which are not shown on the pictures) are very pretty just as the rest of the rooms. We crossed the pond many times on a boat and if we come next time - we will definitely go fishing. There seems to be a lot of fish! Kids also went to the beach next to the house and enjoyed a warm August water. A tennis court is perfect for work out and we seemed the only people using it during that week. On the evenings we were watching a gorgeous sunset over the pond and if we were lucky - we could see beavers in it. We were expecially interested in the Tanglewood (only about 25-30 minutes of driving) and Jacobs Pillow - 5-10 minutes. We also tried and really liked few hikes which were within 7 miles from the property (found in http://www.thetrustees.org/). Would recommend the house to all our friends. Out of all houses we rented in Berkshires - this is the best one. Thank you!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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May       .. $1400/week    $300 per night  two night minimum
Jun       .. $1600/week
Jul & Aug .. $2000/week    one-week minimum
September    $1600
October      $1400         $300 per night  two night minimum
Cleaning Fee (one time) $125
Security Deposit $750 or Property Damage Protection from VRBO - $39 nonrefundable

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.