Location: Alford, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (10 Minutes from Great Barrington, MA. 2 hours from NYC & Bos)
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + Loft + Office, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 14-16)
Keywords: House
This is a unique property located on more then 1000 feet of the Green River, one of the best Trout rivers in MA. Over a hundred and fifty acres of woods and fields. Large indoor gymnasium with full basketball court. Babbling stream with pond right out the side door.
A summer time wonder.
No Smoking, Please.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Wood Fireplace (2)
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (4)
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Water View : View of small pond and stream.
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 Fireplaces, Satellite internet & TV, DVR, Full eat in Kitchen, commercail style stove, picnic table, Swing set
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Restaurants
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- In door Gym, Trout Fishing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Monthly rate $12,000
Weekly rate $3,200
Nightly rate $500, two night Min.
Long term rental avaliable inquire for rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1996
Property Photos
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- View from side yard, gym in top of barn - Alford, Berkshires Home
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- Inside of barn - Alford, Berkshires Home
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- Eat in kitchen - Alford, Berkshires Home
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- Master Bedroom
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- Master Bathroom
Traveler Reviews (16)
Great house
Guest: family traveler
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
Stayed here in a group of 4 couples and 6 kids and we all were comfortable and had a great time. The kitchen was relatively well stocked and any questions were quickly answered by the owner. The internet connection is a bit spotty, but you are there to get away from it all, so it doesn't matter. Highly recommend.
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Passing The Test
Guest: JayLo
(New York City Area)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11
Review Submitted: 11/15/11
Our family celebrated my mother's 85th birthday in Alford the same weekend as the surprise October storm descended upon us. Like a couple of million New Englanders, we lost power for 14 hours during the weekend. But the fireplaces kept us warm, the gas stove worked throughout, we had water, and the house stayed remarkably warm. Sunday morning the power came back on, a neighbor came by to plow out the driveway, and all in all we had a merry old time. I've stayed in a lot of rentals, and this house gets a gold star for where you want to stay when the weather gods aren't smiling.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect getaway!
Guest: Lori
(Ottsville, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11
Review Submitted: 11/02/11
This house was perfect for our college reunion/get-together! We had 4 families with children ranging from 9 yrs. old to 8 months. The house was cozy and the property was perfect for a hike, walking along the stream, or just taking in the foliage. The indoor gymnasium was a huge hit with all the kids. Plenty for the kids to do while the adults could hang out and catch up! We hope to return next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Great house
Guest: Shifferobe
(Leominster, MA)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11
Review Submitted: 10/05/11
Amazing property in the Berkshires. Perfect for large groups. The gym in the barn is as amazing as it looks. The house is gorgeous with a lot of land and relativley secluded from civilization.
Recommended for:
Great place
Guest: jim
(cambridge, ma)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11
Review Submitted: 04/26/11
The people in my party had a very good experience. The owner was very easy to talk to from the first contact to the follow-up afterwards, very smooth transactions as well; directions and instructions and everything necessary is provided by the owner. The house is a LOT larger than the impression from the pictures. Not ultra-modern, not too old, it's just right; warm and cozy even for a large group of people; perfect place for a gathering. The stove/range is really big and nice. Large property, nice river on the property, might even catch a glimpse of some deer like we did. We got a lot of use out of the indoor basketball court, with a stereo system I should add, great for full court games for adults, just as enjoyable for children, although we didnt bring any. Overall excellent experience.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Hidden gem perfect for large groups
Guest: Andrew
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/18/11
Review Submitted: 03/23/11
We rented this property for a weekend getaway of 4 couples with toddlers and it was perfect. The house, with its renovated old farmhouse charm was easily able to accomodate everyone with a few empty bedrooms to spare. The master suite is beautiful, and two bedrooms have very cool loft areas perfect for older kids. The living room is large and the dining room table comfortably sat 8+. The kitchen is also beautiful with a large central island and breakfast table. But the gem of the rental is the outdoor space. A crystal clear stream rushes past the driveway into an equally clear pond, then down to the Green River--it was too cold for swimming in March, but in the summer this would be amazing. And the gym in the barn was perfect for toddlers and adults to run around or shoot hoops in--a perfect back-up plan for a rainy day. Most of the property is wooded and it feels very secluded, in a nice cozy way. The house was clean and well-cared for. The pictures undersell this rental--it is more fabulous than it appears. Great Barrington is a pretty 10 minute drive away, and good hiking is also 15-20 min away. Mike was very helpful and professional in answering all questions and helping out. He went above and beyond our expectations when we forgot a bag of our son's toys and he had them Fed-ex'd to us within 2 days! Would definitely recommend this property to friends and look forward to renting it again.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Unique, Excellent, Private and Perfect
Guest: Tom
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11
Review Submitted: 03/14/11
Just got back from a weekend at Sweet Pea Farm. Obviously there is the barn which should really speak for itself. Not many rental homes have such a unique and special place to play around right on the property. Perfect in case the weather turns nasty. The barn was heated very well, had exhaust and industrial sized fans and a sound system which were were able to plug our iPod into. There were plenty of nice clean beds to sleep in and the fantastic kitchen was an absolute treat. Wonderful windows everyone looking onto the beautiful secluded property. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK. Also, no troubles at all with cleanliness or ease of dealing with the owners.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Christmas
Guest: Jane
(Naugatuck Ct.)
Date of Stay: 12/17/10
Review Submitted: 12/28/10
This is the 3rd year that we rented the house for our Christmas gathering. It has fast become our family tradition. My sisters, brothers and I along with our families come to Alford, meeting at the farm for a long weekend celebration. The land is breathtaking, the house is rustic,the atmosphere charming and the memories priceless. The only drawback is that our family is growing.Don't suppose you would consider adding another wing?
Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Dirty
Guest: K
(NY)
Date of Stay: 10/15/10
Review Submitted: 10/30/10
I recently stayed at the house for a girl's weekend and found the house dirty. The shower curtains were moldy, there was about a half a roll of toilet paper in one bathroom. None in the rest of the many bathrooms. Dust bunnies everywhere and mystery sticky stuff all over a set of cabinets. There was food in the fridge from previous renters which is gross. There was also signs of an animal in the kitchen which visited during the night to eat some of our food. Garbage was found behind radiators in the bathroom. Most of the bathrooms need some serious updating. There was no curtain in one bathroom which was not aproblem until it was dark. The floors were definitely not cleaned before we came. Disappointing to say the least.
Recommended for:
Nice and Private
Guest: Bob
(Winsted, CT)
Date of Stay: 09/23/10
Review Submitted: 10/07/10
I rented this home for the weekend of Sept 25. The home comfortably accommodated 8 adults allowing each of us our own space. The grounds were well maintained allowing space for picnicing, fishing and outdoor sports. The basketball court was well lit and we were able to play volleyball in the gym. The house hosts great entertaining with the kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to work in. The dining table seated 8 comfortably. The bedrooms were spacious. I would highly recommend this house for your group or family.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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