Spacious Berkshire Summer Rental, Private Dock on Lake 3 BR/2b
| Sleeps | 7 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 2,400 sq ft |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Overview
House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 7)
Beautiful, spacious, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, family home in the Berkshires located on a private road on crystal clear Richmond Pond with private dock for swimming and boating. Our home in the Berkshires is comfortable and clean with hardwood floors, skylights, spacious closets, and wood paneling. It has been newly renovated, with a new dishwasher, new refrigerator, new stove, energy efficient washer and dryer, and lush landscaping. There are many books, games, a fully equipped kitchen with a table and six chairs plus additional dining room table which seats up to 10. We provide clean linens, a rowboat, a paddleboat, life preservers, and many water toys. The house sleeps 7 people in comfortable bedrooms. There is a large wooden deck with a table, umbrella, and chairs, and a second shower in an adjacent building with plenty of hot water. No smoking. Good quality Time Warner Wireless Internet is provided, plus cable TV (flat screen), DVD and VCR. (Note that Time Warner/Spectrum Wireless was installed in 2016 so earlier reviews do not list it.) Fishing is excellent in Richmond Pond; it is stocked with a variety of perch, pumpkinseed, bream, bluegill, rock bass, bullhead, brook trout, brown trout, crappie, largemouth bass and pickerel . It is a 15 minute drive to Tanglewood (summer home of the Boston Symphony); also close to Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge; Barrington Stage, Pittsfield; Lenox; Great Barrington; Jacob’s Pillow; and Williamstown. Albany airport is 1 hour away. Hiking, biking, and water skiing are all available.
Keywords: Cottage. Country house
About Carol Silverman
My sister and I have spent summers here for 30 years. We have collected folk art from around the world.
Carol Silverman purchased this house in 1980
Why Carol Silverman chose Pittsfield
The location is secluded and relaxing, and there is a good combination of outdoor activities and cultural stimulation. Shopping is convenient.
What makes this house unique
Great place to relax. Neighbors are quiet and helpful. We will gladly tell you about our favorite theaters and restaurants.
Amenities
Pittsfield House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2400 sq ft
- Check-in: 3:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 7
- Children welcome
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets considered
- Non smoking only
- Lake View
- Lakefront ...
- Water View
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fitness Room / Equipment ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Toaster ...
- Dining ...
- Dining Room
- seating for 8 people
- 2 Bathrooms
-
Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
Bathroom 3 - outdoor shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
- Bathroom in downstairs bedroom has toilet, sink and tub/shower; it is newly painted. Bathroom upstairs has toilet and sink; in addition, outside, there is a fully enclosed shed with a shower and dressing room with electricity.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 double
,
1 twin/ single
Bedroom 2 - 1 double
Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single
- Bedroom 2 has an air conditioner. All bedrooms have plenty of drawer and closet space.
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Toys
- VCR
- Boat ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Kayak / Canoe
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Porch / Veranda
- Water Sports Gear ...
- 8 garden chairs
- 12 beach chairs
- arboretum
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- synagogues
- water parks
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- rafting
- rock climbing
- sailing
- swimming
- water skiing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.5/5 -
(19 traveler reviews)
Lovely!
This home was a lovely place for us to stay for my husband's bday weekend. It was cleaner than the average summer house rental, and didn't have that damp mustiness that homes in lake communities usually do. It also felt more like a home than most, and I'm not sure why-- maybe the decor?-- but it felt like a house that was much loved by its owners and their families.
If you're considering renting here, just be sure that you fully understand that this is NOT a lakeFRONT home, and that you won't have lake views from the house. If you're expecting lakefront, you'll be disappointed, as I see one reviewer was. (The lake is beautiful, though!)
This was a terrific rental and highly recommended. Thanks, Carol!
As advertised. A wonderful summer vacation.
The home was clean, well supplied and the owner was easy to reach and was receptive of our needs. The lake is clear and clean with the possibilities for swimming, kayaking, and rowing. We took advantage of all the area has to offer, ie: theatre, dance, museums and of course, Tanglewood. Tanglewood offers rehearsals, student and faculty concerts and the Boston Symphony, sitting on the lawn or inside the shed. Local restaurants in Pittsfield, Lenox, Lee, and West Stockbridge offer a variety of menu choices. Three supermarkets and a gourmet market are withing ten minutes of the house. All in all we had a wonderful vacation. Although several rooms have fans, the house tends to be uncomfortably warm on hot days. Only the upstairs bedroom has an air conditioner.
Serenity
Going home is always a wonderful time, sometimes it can be mixed with a little sadness. I found this little piece of comfort and calm to be just what I needed while on my last visit home. This home had all that anyone could want to relax, explore, unwind, share with family and feel safe. It is decorated lovely with a mix of artisan and practicality. The kitchen had all that you need to enjoy a relaxing dinner "at home" and for cooking out as well. The beauty of the sun coming in the large sliding glass doors makes it an amazing start of your day. You can see the pond to your right and a few steps away you can see glass water and mountains up close and personal. What more can you ask for? The Beds were very comfortable and too many other touches to name. I will say this place is a wonderful place to stay if you are visiting the beautiful Berkshires. The host is very responsive and kind and you couldn't ask for a better retreat. I will stay again, next trip "Home".
Lovely Lake House
this is a beautiful property and a lovely lake. the house was very clean and great for a weekend hang.
Wonderful House
This is a wonderful house. Very comfortable and spacious for family time and for privacy.. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you will need to enjoy cooking. The lake is beautiful and is just a minute walk from the front door.
A great place for a Berkshires vacation
This is pretty house in a beautiful setting. Lots of room, interesting decorations, great views from the windows, a well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and a one minute walk to a quiet lake. The house is a short distance to Tanglewood and good theater.
And Carol was always responsive to questions. Highly recommended.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $350 |
| July 4/Labor Day fee | $100 |
| Pet Fee | $30 |
Nightly rates are negotiable. Nightly rates on holiday weekends slightly more than weekdays. Starting and ending dates are negotiable. Utilities and linens included. Refundable cleaning deposit required. No refunds after payments are made. Discounts can be negotiated for stays of more than a month. No winter dates available. We offer Pay Pal and other payment options.
No winter dates are available.
Pet fee of $30 is per night.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
- Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.
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