Location: Becket, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (30 minutes to all Berkshires attractions) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
You can "have it all" in the Berkshires! Our cozy contemporary home is less than 30 minutes from all Berkshire cultural and historical attractions, but tucked away in woodsy peace and privacy. Our four acres look out over a large lawn, lovely flower and herb garden, old apple orchard, and trout stream to a facing wooded ridge. Large windows and doors and a wraparound deck bring the beautiful views of trees and sky into the house. Our hillside location at 2000 feet elevation ensures cool breezes all summer and lots of snow in the winter.
The house provides everything you need for a comfortable and convenient vacation (or honeymoon!) All linens and towels, a wood-burning fireplace, completely equipped kitchen stocked with food staples, a Dux bed, sound system, and lots of activities for kids, including a tall swing, raspberries and blueberries to pick, and toys and games.
Within four miles from the house you will discover a sandy beach and boat launch on a large lake, horseback and trail riding, two cross-country ski areas, hiking on the Appalachian trail, blueberry picking, and access to October Mountain, the largest state forest in Massachusetts.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace : Firewood supplied
- Wood Stove : Wood pellet stove - heats the whole house
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed : Double size bed on the bottom, single size bed on the top
- Child Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : kids' videos
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : MP3 speaker system
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Blender, coffee maker, ice cream maker, toaster oven
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : wraparound deck with table and chairs, umbrella, lounge chairs
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet : DSL
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless router connected to DSL
- Other Amenities
- Fully stocked kitchen with all staples and spices, Large Wooden Deck, Tall Swing, Flower, Berry, and Herb Garden
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Tall swing, large lawn, croquet set, board games, kids' books and videos, raspberries and blueberries to pick
- 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
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival, Tanglewood Music Festival, Children's Rodeo, Horseback Riding Lessons and Trail Rides, Blueberry Picking, Canoeing, Theatre, Historic Sites, Music Festivals and Concerts, Historic Train Rides, October Mountain State Forest, Canterbury Farm X-Country Ski Area, Otis Ridge Ski Area, Jiminy Peak Ski Area, Butternut Ski Area
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jul & Aug .. $975/week .. $1900/2 weeks.
2 Weeks Minimum Preferred in Jul & Aug.
Holiday Weekends $575/weekend.
Call or Write for Off-Season Availability.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Hillside Hideaway in Summer - Becket, Massachusetts Real Estate
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- Living Room and Wood Burning Fireplace - Becket, Massachusetts Real Estate
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- Dining Room with hillside view - Becket, Massachusetts Real Estate
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- Master Bedroom
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- Single bed room
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- Spring in Becket!
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- View from the house to the ridge over daffodils
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- Magical hillside
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- Garden in summer
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- Hillside terracing project
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- Winter: the ridge facing the house.
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- Bunkbed room
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- Wintry view from the deck: ash trees along the old stone wall
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- Firepit in the front yard
Traveler Reviews (22)
Second visit as good as the first!
Guest: Lulu
(Boston)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/30/11
We loved it here so much last year that we came back again this summer. As we found last year, this property totally lives up to its promises. The house and grounds are lovely and beautifully kept. Everything you could possibly need is there. Sitting on the deck and listening to the birds, watching the trees sway in the breeze, soaking up the sun is an experience of complete relaxation. And, it's a perfect launching point for visits to Jacob's Pillow, the Dream Away Lodge, Tanglewood, Stockbridge, Pittsfield, etc. The owners are extremely helpful and make themselves available for any questions that may arise while you're there (although their thorough resource binder in the house pretty much answers any anticipated questions.) The house is immaculately clean and very comfortable. We hope to return again next year.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Exceeded our high expectations!
Guest: Lulu
(Boston)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10
Review Submitted: 09/03/10
Never before have we found a summer rental to live up to its description or to our expectations. This wonderful house did -- and more. Rika and John have made a perfect getaway and thought of everything that one may need while there. We were so comfortable and very quickly felt very much at home. The grounds are beautiful and well cared for, the views spectacular. Easy access to all the cultural attractions of the Berkshires but when you're at the house, it's quiet and secluded and private. The perfect combination. We hope to return again and again. It is heartening to find such a haven and the people who created it and are willing to share it! Rika and John provided excellent directions, suggestions, instructions, etc. and were available for questions, even while we were there. Couldn't ask for better owners or a better spot to spend a lovely vacation.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Exceeded our high expectations!
Guest: Lulu
(Boston)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10
Review Submitted: 09/03/10
Never before have we found a summer rental to live up to its description or to our expectations. This wonderful house did -- and more. Rika and John have made a perfect getaway and thought of everything that one may need while there. We were so comfortable and very quickly felt very much at home. The grounds are beautiful and well cared for, the views spectacular. Easy access to all the cultural attractions of the Berkshires but when you're at the house, it's quiet and secluded and private. The perfect combination. We hope to return again and again. It is heartening to find such a haven and the people who created it and are willing to share it! Rika and John provided excellent directions, suggestions, instructions, etc. and were available for questions, even while we were there. Couldn't ask for better owners or a better spot to spend a lovely vacation.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great Fall Getaway
Guest: Lucky Winners
(New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 10/01/09
Review Submitted: 10/25/09
We were a group of 4 adults and 2 kids who spent a lovely fall weekend at the "Hillside Hideaway" and it could not have been more perfect. The house had everything we needed and the owners were extremely helpful with things to do in the area and places to eat. The Dreamaway Lodge is the closest restaurant and we actually went there twice because we liked it so much. We took some nice hikes and went horseback riding and apple picking. Very close to Lennox for additional activities. We hope to return!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Lovely, quiet location
Guest: David, NL
(Amsterdam, NL)
Date of Stay: 07/24/09
Review Submitted: 08/24/09
Rika's house is beautifully situated with lovely views across the wooded valley, and well-placed for trips to Tanglewood, Stockbridge, Lenox and the Dream Away lodge. Rika and John maintain their house as their family holiday home. They were exceptionally responsive to all questions we had. We had a very calm and relaxing holiday.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08
Review Submitted: 08/25/08
Beautiful garden, fire pit was awesome and the view/secluded area was amazing. It was the perfect setting for a group of friends in need of a reunion. :)
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08
Review Submitted: 08/20/08
Me and my friends had an amazing time in the Berkshires, there is no better location than here! The house was wonderful and everything we needed :) Thank you so much, hopefully we'll be back some day
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08
Review Submitted: 06/20/08
We had a great time at the Hillside Hideaway. It was very secluded and quiet. It was a very peaceful and stress free stay and very convenient to local attractions.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07
Review Submitted: 08/30/07
We had a super two weeks! The lake, the swings, the starry nights and lunch on the patio. Everyone involved was pleased as punch about our stay in Becket.
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