Vacation Rentals by Owner

great location

Guest: Michele M. (Boston, Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/04/11

My friends and I had a great time at the darling house over Thanksgiving.Although some of my friends found the house to be hounted (lol) I slept soundly every night.I loved the big backyard and the bikes available too.This house was the most equipped both in Kitchen and bathroom.I don't think you can consider the room with the futon a bedroom.It's too small and anybody who dares sleep on that futon will wake up very achy all over...Also,the stairs are very slippery.we had 2 adults,2 children and a dog fall down it.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Berkshire getaway

Guest: Liz (Upstate NY)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

Perfect weekend getaway. Comfortable beds, well-equiped kitchen and close to everything. Plus a great sun room and deck!

Owner response:Thanks for the comment. We try to keep things clean and comfortable for our guests. Our location in the Berkshires is close to many wonderful activities.

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

Cosy, roomy house with great backyard

Guest: Ru (brooklyn, new york)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11 Review Submitted: 03/02/11

We had a wonderful week at the Darling House. The layout was perfect for our two families with small children and had every amenity including lots of books and videos for everyone. We went in February and the house was always warm and cozy and the backyard was perfect for our 7 year olds to sled. The house was also very clean, beds were comfortable, and there was more than enough of everything (including towels, bowls/plates/flatware) so that we felt very much at home from the first day.

Owner response:We try hard to make our homes family friendly and to make sure you have a memorable getaway! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: zed1 (NYC)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

As advertised: easy walk to campus, nice house, plenty of space, big backyard

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guest: Dave69 (Poconos, Pa)
Date of Stay: 11/08/09 Review Submitted: 11/08/09

Very nice house within walking distance to town. We had a great time and will return.

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A wonderful vacation home

Guest: MomtoCelia&Jake (Bloomingdale, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/03/09 Review Submitted: 10/20/09

My family and I recently stayed at this property after researching many homes and we definitely were not disappointed! The house was perfect for get-togethers as it has an open layout throughout the dining room and living room. Everything was clean and well maintained. I was initially worried about heating issues that were reviewed poorly by another renter however we had absolutely no problems with heat on any floor of the home. The weather was quite cold a few days however we stayed warm inside both day and night. The only recommendation is to bring a safety gate for the stairs if you have small children. We plan to return to this home each year that we visit the Berkshires!

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

Guest: Karen S
Date of Stay: 08/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/16/09

We had a great stay in the house in Williamstown- it was a perfect place for us to stay- enough room for 2 young adult kids and 4 adults... wonderful sunroom/deck & yard. Thanks

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Guest: Karen S
Date of Stay: 08/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/16/09

We had a great stay in the house in Williamstown- it was a perfect place for us to stay- enough room for 2 young adult kids and 4 adults... wonderful sunroom/deck & yard. Thanks

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Guest: Mary S.
Date of Stay: 08/01/09 Review Submitted: 07/31/09

Thank you! Your house in Williamstown worked out perfectly. Great location. I was able to walk to the Clark and to and from the theatre. The weather cooperated fairly well. Only a couple of activities were rained out. And soccer camp was a hit!

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Guest: Krista9 (-)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

Thank you so much for lending us your house for memorial day. We had such a wonderful time. The house was beautiful and the location is so convenient to the college. We would love to come back and stay again!

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Not suitable for winter

Guest: TyandMon (Eastern Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 12/27/08 Review Submitted: 01/15/09

We rented this house for one-week, to use as a base for skiing - it's central to several ski areas within 20-60 minute drive times. Upon arrival we quickly realized that the 2nd floor, where the bedrooms are located, was without heat - no heat of any kind. That would not have been so bad, but the only thermostat, of course located on the first floor, was computer controlled and constantly reset the temperature to 65, 68 or an inhospitable 50 degrees in the middle of the night. This of course caused the 2nd floor to remain far colder than desired or necessary. Based on this I would not suggest that children stay here during the winter. If they do not remain undercover while sleeping they will get very, very cold. And finally, it is very close to the road, which is a main route for the area. There is only room for one car in the driveway, though two might fit in the absence of snow. Pluses: It is a quaint house indeed and does have a very nice, large backyard. Overall it was cleaner than some other rentals - we usually spend the first 2-3 hours cleaning any rented house. Gladly this was not necessary here. Our dogs enjoyed the home and property. I am certain it is quite attractive during the summer season, though without air conditioning renters may experience the opposite of the above described malady. In summary the location is very good, as Williamstown is the essence of bucolic New England. If you wish to drive the Mohawk Trail, then this is an excellent starting point. There are some great eateries within only a few minutes drive. Gala, located in The Orchard Hotel was sublime, with a great wine list too. Happy travels to all!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guest: Maryanne C.
Date of Stay: 08/17/08 Review Submitted: 08/16/08

Thanks again for a wonderful few days in Williamstown. We didn't even mind the rain- your sunroom is the perfect place to get lost in a good book. I'm sure we'll be back next year.

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Guest: Peter M.
Date of Stay: 07/24/08 Review Submitted: 07/23/08

Thank you for a wonderful stay in Williamstown.

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Guest: Mark W.
Date of Stay: 06/14/08 Review Submitted: 06/13/08

Thanks for everything. We greatly enjoyed our stay in Willilamstown at your house.

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Guest: Margaret R.
Date of Stay: 06/10/08 Review Submitted: 06/09/08

Thank you for the use of your house, it worked out perfectly for our daughter's graduation.

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great time had by all!!!

Guest: Margaret R. (Westmont Il)
Date of Stay: 05/29/08 Review Submitted: 06/24/08

Enjoyed our daughter's graduation from Williams College. Made especially easy and relaxing by being within walking distance of the commencement. The house was perfect, with enough sleeping for all and a kitchen fully outfitted. Thanks much Margaret & Bill

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Guest: Bruce R.
Date of Stay: 10/29/07 Review Submitted: 10/28/07

We had a great time in Williamstown-nice to see the New England colours. We enjoyed staying in your house and were very comfortable. Regards

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Guest: Emily V.
Date of Stay: 09/04/07 Review Submitted: 09/03/07

Thank you for everything. Our visit was wonderful. We had a marvelous time.

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Guest: Arlene B.
Date of Stay: 08/15/07 Review Submitted: 08/14/07

We really enjoyed our stay.

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Guest: C. Snow
Date of Stay: 08/12/07 Review Submitted: 08/11/07

Thanks for a delightful place to enjoy Williamstown and environs.

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Guest: Danielle I.
Date of Stay: 07/14/07 Review Submitted: 07/13/07

Thank you for making our Williamstown rental easy and wonderful. Your house is a gem.

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Guest: Sarah F.
Date of Stay: 07/04/07 Review Submitted: 07/03/07

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for a wonderful week in Williamstown. The house was perfect for us - we would love to come again!

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Guest: Bev S.
Date of Stay: 05/30/07 Review Submitted: 05/29/07

Thank you for the use of your home. It's lovely and we enjoyed the time immensely.

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Guest: Ben S.
Date of Stay: 05/29/07 Review Submitted: 05/28/07

We had a very nice weekend in the Williamstown house - thank you very much.

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Guest: Craig T.
Date of Stay: 09/13/06 Review Submitted: 09/12/06

The house this past weekend was wonderful. We think we'd like to rent it again for our reunion weekend! Thanks

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Guest: Gary L.
Date of Stay: 09/11/06 Review Submitted: 09/10/06

Everything seemded to work at the Williamstown house. Hope to rent from you again, since it is so close to campus. Thanks

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Guest: Beth K.
Date of Stay: 09/09/06 Review Submitted: 09/08/06

We had a lovely week. Thanks

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Guest: Patti P.
Date of Stay: 08/31/06 Review Submitted: 08/30/06

Thanks so much for making this a wonderful, easy and really relaxing getaway. Thanks again for making me very comfortable, before and during. It *was* a memorable getaway. Patti

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Guest: Yvonne H.
Date of Stay: 05/31/06 Review Submitted: 05/30/06

Thanks so much for letting us stay at your house in Williamstown this past weekend—we had a terrific time, and loved the sun room in the back, and the porch in the front, and just had a very relaxing stay in general.

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Guest: Celeste B.
Date of Stay: 03/08/06 Review Submitted: 03/07/06

I just wanted to let you know what a great time we had at your house over the weekend. We loved the house and Williamstown. We will definitely be coming back in the summer! Thanks again for everything.

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Guest: Kathy M
Date of Stay: 12/03/05 Review Submitted: 12/02/05

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed your house very much. Thanks!

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