Location: Mill River, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA (10-minute drive from Great Barrington, MA)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Office, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Perfect for a family, 2 couples, or 1 couple who wants a romantic locale and a nicely appointed home. This newly renovated 1835 Greek Revival boasts an open, sunny feeling throughout, windows in every room, and fresh paint colors throughout, a post and beam open, equipped kitchen w/ vaulted ceiling, skylight, dishwasher, industrial Dynasty stove/oven, round dining table that seats 6.
Sun room has slate floor, remote-controlled ceiling fan and opens into living room which has lots of windows, queen pull out designer sofa, wicker chairs, big flat-screen tv (w. speakers, dvd/cd player, tuner/amp) original wide plank floors. (The front part of the house use to be the town saloon in 1835!)
Bathroom - Miele Washer/Dryer, clawfoot bathtub w/ handshower, antique sink, windows, plush towels.
Upstairs - Guest BR has skylight, vaulted ceiling, full length mirror, closet, new comfy double bed, faces back yard and forest. Master BR has low curved ceilings, new comfy queen bed, original plank floors, pink buddha head lamp, closet, eyebrow windows.
Study between bedrooms has mid-century desk/chair, satellite internet w/apple base station for wireless internet, a fax, antique french day bed chock full of pillows for lounging/reading which also sleeps one light person.
Exterior: Blue stone patio with granite bench, big Kenmore gas grill, quiet quarter acre lot surrounded by mature trees with a small creek at the back of the property. Hammock near creek. The house sits across the street from the river (Konkapot River) so the sound of running water is audible at times even though the street has a some auto traffic.
The house is situated in the middle of the quiet, romantic village of Mill River, a short walk to the Mill River General Store, 1.5 miles to Umpachene Falls Park, 5-minute drive to Gedney Farm and many great hikes that connect to the Appalachian Trail, 10 minute-drive to York Lake, Benedict Pond, Great Barrington and Butternut Ski Resort, 15-minute drive to Stockbridge, the Normal Rockwell Musceum, Stockbridge Bowl lake, and Lenox where Tanglewood outdoor classical concerts are held on summer weekends and where Edith Wharton's estate and gardens are located, The Mount.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Phone with unlimited national long distance, big open kitchen with round dining table, 6 mid-century mod chairs, toaster, waffle maker, coffee maker, food processor, many cooking utensils, pots and pans, dishes, glasses, flatware, washer/dryer, big gas grill on patio, hammock near creek, Harmon Kardon computer speakers with USB cable, sony speakers downstairs for wireless music if your Mac has wireless capabilities and itunes, Ipod alarm clock in master BR with radio - bring your own Ipod or Nano, wireless satellite internet for fast connection if your computer has wireless capacity, ethernet cable if computer does not have wireless capacity, living room boasts 37" flat screen tv, vcr/dvd/cd player, sound system, Direct TV Satellite package, queen air mattress, 2 coolers (one has handle and wheels), lawn chairs and tarp for Tanglewood (with attachable umbrellas), No film crews.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Summer Tanglewood Outdoor Concerts, Club Helsinki for live music (Great Barrington), Berkshire Theatre Festival, Butternut Ski Resort 8 minutes from house, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Norman Rockwell Museum, Edith Wharton's Estate and Gardens - The Mount, Shakespeare & Company Theatre, Berkshire Mountain Yoga, Mass Moca Museum in North Adams, Kripalu yoga classes/trainings/retreats, Canyon Ranch Spa, Apple Picking, Vermont skiing is an hour away.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$300/nt, 2 nt minimum. monthly July/Oct. $3500/4000, Nov/June $1800/$2300
Damage Deposit Due Upfront on all Rentals w/ signed contract.
* Max 6 people sleeping in the house at once.
* Money Order. No personal checks.
* Obedient, non-destructive dogs welcome.
* Open to year lease $2000/mo. + bills, or yr. 1/2 share $1200/mo.+ 1/2 bills.
Discounts may apply for short term rentals up to 5 days or more
Discounts may apply for bookings made 30 days in advance.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Front of 110 Mill River/Great Barrington Road - Berkshires, Massachusetts Vacation Rental
- Living room view from kitchen looking toward front of house. - Berkshires, Massachusetts Vacation Rental
- Partial open kitchen view from kitchen work area. - Berkshires, Massachusetts Vacation Rental
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