Location: Cheshire, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 9)
Keywords: Country, Historic, Secluded, Simplicity, Mountain Views, Woodlands, Brook, Quiet Village, Horse Barn and Pasture, Natural Bird Sanctuary
Ready to break away from the ordinary? Experience a Berkshire get-away filled with unique high country charm at Mason Hill. Do life differently in our renovated barn home at the base of Mt. Greylock encompassing 10 acres of rolling fields and woodlands near the AT. Enjoy the fully modern and equipped gourmet kitchen, large comfortable living room, and extraordinary library. The home includes three sleeping areas, full bath (shower and tub), full laundry facilities, and an outdoor shower. One queen and one bunk bed in BR; two singles in semi-private sleeping area off the living room and one double in a semi-private sleeping area off the kitchen. Or you may choose to stay in a rustic cabin nestled by historic Kitchen Brook which has bunks and a wood stove for heat. There is no electricity or plumbing in the cabin; it is a short walk up the hill to the Barn Home. Enjoy evenings with hot dogs and s’mores around the large outdoor fire pit. Two large decks for barbeques and relaxing. Go to sleep to the sound of the brook rushing through the gorge. Perfect for family summer vacations, reunions and celebrations. Rental is for entire property, two-night minimum. Monthly rate available upon request. We utilize earth and human friendly cleaning products and Seventh Generation sprays and laundry soap. Close to Clark Art Museum, Williams College, Mass MoCA, 2 blocks from Ashuwilticook Bike Trail, and 25 min. to Lenox and Tanglewood. You will be welcomed on arrival by our caretakers who live in the main house. They will provide keys and information sheet and be available to tend to any needs you may have. SPECIAL FALL "leaf peaper" rate applies to reservations made after 9/14/11.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : All fine cotton (some goose down) comforters Thick cotton towels Two highest quality, micro-fiber amenity bathrobes
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove : In cabin
- Beds
- Queen Bed : One with TempurPedic mattress in main BR with bunk beds
- Double Bed : One in semi-private sleeping area off kitchen
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two single beds in semi-private sleeping area off living room
- Bunk Bed : One set in main BR with queen bed; one set in cabin (can be placed side-to-side)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Dual fuel Siemans gas stove, special food preparation sink and large country sink
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Large refrigerator with freezer
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : All Trex decking
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Berkshire mountain views to the north and east
- Monument View : Property adjacent to historic Cheshire cemetery with stones and monuments dating back before the Revolutionary War
- Communications
- Telephone : Land line for emergency
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Cabin does not have plumbing, running water or electricity but is an easy walk up the hill to Barn Home. It has a wood stove for heat. Firewood can be purchased at nearby grocery stores. Outdoor Cedar shower off deck (in addition to shower and tub in Barn Home.)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets are not allowed on the furniture or beds at any time. Please bring bedding for your pets to sleep on the floor. Guests are requested to clean up after dogs in the yard.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Sightseeing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012 season beginning May 1: $225/night, 2-night minimum. Weekly rate: $1450. We accept verbal reservations with 25% deposit due the first week of January; the balance is due two weeks prior to arrival. If cancellation is neessary, 50% of the total paid up to one week before arrival will be refunded.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1996
Retired advertising agency owner with master's degree in English and American Studies from U of Iowa. Author and co-author of 4 books on Early American and Shaker material culture. Renovated the barn and other buildings 1996-2004 to be used for family gatherings, reunions, or meetings. Hobbies include owning and driving my two Haflinger horses and buying and selling New England antiques. Some of the antique furnishings at Mason Hill are for sale.
Why the Owner Chose Cheshire
Mason Hill has been called the most beautiful spot in all the Berkshires. The post and beam barn was built in 1815 by the Mason family and retains many of its original construction features and ambiance.
The Unique Benefits of this Farmhouse
Natural beauty, quietness, privacy, woodland walks, wading and fishing in the brook, cooking in the gourmet kitchen, relaxing on the outdoor decks, Cedar outdoor shower, 1/4 mi. to AT
Property Photos
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- 1815 Post & Beam Barn Home - Mountain View, Farmhouse Rental With Wi-Fi and Near Restaurants, In Cheshire - Massachusetts
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- Cozy living room - Mountain View, Farmhouse Rental With Wi-Fi and Near Restaurants, In Cheshire - Massachusetts
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- Kitchen view from LR - Mountain View, Farmhouse Rental With Wi-Fi and Near Restaurants, In Cheshire - Massachusetts
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- Kitchen with 2 sinks & dual fuel stove
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- Large refrigerator & storage
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- Bathroom with tub and shower
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- Master Bedroom with queen sized bed
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- Master BR
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- Bunks in Master BR
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- Semi-private sleeping area off LR
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- Semi-private sleeping area off Kitchen
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- Cabin closest to Barn Home & fire pit
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- Serenity overlooking Kitchen Brook
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- Kitchen Brook on property
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- Dear old Watson-residing in MN
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- Our trademark
Traveler Reviews (8)
Amazing getaway with GREAT owners - HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Guest: AmberO
(Salem)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11
Review Submitted: 10/26/11
The photos on the website don't do this rental justice...the owners have put an infinite amount of time and care and money into refurbishing and decorating the place. There are lots of one-of-a-kind antique touches to marvel at...whether it's the horse-drawn sled nestled in the rafters, the vintage tin advertising signs or the chandelier made out of an old thresher, you won't run out of things to marvel at...think Pottery Barn meets the Smithsonian. The place was VERY clean and very comfy - TempurPedic mattress, nice linens, fresh flowers (!), and even a guest bath robe. The property is also gorgeous, and if the weather had been warmer, we would have loved to have taken advantage of the cute little cabin and the fire pit. The owners couldn't have been nicer....very responsive, and charming to correspond with...I got the feeling that they were genuinely excited for us to have this weekend away in their special place. The *one* down side is that Cheshire is an itty-bitty place that doesn't have a lot of restaurants or shopping, but it is centrally located in the Berkshires, and more than makes up for it in access to the Berkshires' natural wonders. Overall, this is a great rental for either couples or a family, and the fact that they allow well-behaved dogs is a BIG bonus. Try this place - I promise you won't be disappointed! Amber O., Salem, MA
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family getaway
Guest: pauric
(stow)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11
Review Submitted: 09/22/11
I had family visiting from Ireland so we took everyone out to Cheshire for a vacation within a vacation. It's perfect for a large family. The "semi-private" beds are just that. One is off the kitchen and the other is off the main living space, both separated off with antique railing. So, all changing/dressing is done in the single bathroom of the main bedroom. The beds are extremely comfortable. The only downside was that when it got chilly at night and we needed to use the heaters, they were kind of noisy when they cycled on. With that said, the bedding provided was more than ample, we only needed the heaters to take the chill out of the large space in the evening and morning. The barn itself is beautiful, tastefully decorated and a joy to hang out and relax in. There's lots of walking to do locally. One day we drove up Mt Greylock and half our group hiked down the AT and the others biked down some amazing routes. Both groups arriving to the backdoor and hungry for a bbq. We're definitely going back. A very unique experience. Just make sure everyone is comfortable in each other's company - it's not a hotel with individual en-suite bathrooms for everyone.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Excellent Weekend Stay
Guest: Ben
(Albany, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11
Review Submitted: 09/21/11
Four friends and I stayed a weekend at the barn home this past July. It is a beautiful, interesting, unique, well-appointed house on a lovely piece of property. The deck and grill out front made dinners easy and pleasant. The sleeping arrangements were more than sufficient and we loved the gourmet kitchen and open concept. The owners were very pleasant to deal with and made our stay there quite comfortable. Everything was clean and well-maintained. No complaints!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Comfortable & flexible getaway
Guest: MN
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/12/11
Review Submitted: 09/11/11
We started our week at Mason Hill with a family get-together on the first weekend to celebrate my mother's birthday. The whole group loved the atmosphere of the barn, which is wonderfully renovated. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was great. It took a little bit of work to make the sleeping configurations work for 7 adults and 2 kids, but we made it work. My wife and I then had the place to ourselves for the remainder of the week and had a great time. Although there isn't a great deal of privacy, the property is quiet and beautiful, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We highly recommend Mason Hill.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children.
Awesome Place/Happy Family
Guest: Gari
(Phila, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
What a wonderful find! Everything about Mason Hill is perfect! It gorgeously renovated, perfectly located, amazingly decorated and so comfortable for this family of 5 and small dog! We will surely be back. As soon as we walked in, it was high fives for the MaMa (me!) for finding such a great place. by the end of the week, I was still a hero!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful location in charming barn
Guest: SB
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
A group of old friends got together here this past weekend and we had a wonderful time. There isn't a ton of privacy but we weren't going for that reason. It's nice big deck [bring bug spray - a lot!] was a nice place to catch up with everyone. The open barn itself is very well done with some fun antiques to look at. The kitchen was awesome - though I wish the place had a dishwasher, as dishes for 8 added up. All in all, it was the right price for what we needed. Thanks Mason Hill!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
great getaway!
Guest: lymies
(old lyme, ct)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 06/20/11
rustic with modern amenities. great location, close to great hiking and biking.
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Charming
Guest: AMink
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11
Review Submitted: 05/24/11
We really enjoyed our stay in this beautifully appointed cabin. The care takers were wonderfully helpful and kind. The property and outer cabins were also beautiful. I would recommend staying here!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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