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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 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 Berkshires
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
- Parties/events not allowed
- 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!
4.4/5 -
(14 traveler reviews)
A Dock of One's Own
My girlfriend and I rented the house for a weekend getaway. The house was charming and very clean. We were surprised there were several houses on the same street, in fairly close proximity, and the lake can't be seen from the house. The house has great windows and great light, but not much of a view. But then we walked down to the dock and were so pleased, nothing else mattered. Sitting on the dock, the sunset was gorgeous, setting on the other side of the lake, behind the green hills. The dock is a perfect spot for a sunset picnic. Or a morning coffee. On our last day, we went for a swim and the lake couldn't have been more refreshing. Cool, clean water, the lake surrounded by enormous pine and birch. The dock was also great to lie out and get some sun, with the giant pines providing partial shade. The lake alone made our stay infinitely worthwhile. We also loved that the house is only 10 minutes from Lenox, where we had great tapas and bought some great books at "The Bookstore." All in all, a great weekend at a reasonable price. We also appreciated that our security deposit was returned within days.
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.
Peaceful Cottage by the Lake
Stayed at Carol's lovely cottage by the lake over Memorial Day Weekend and really enjoyed our stay, the best thing was that we could bring our dog. The house has an open layout and its full of charm and character, lots of light and a lovely deck. The lake is within a couple of minutes walk on a private road and there is a private deck shared with another house. Went to the lake a few times and took our dog for a swim. The views from the dock are astonishingly beautiful, true Berkshires and enjoyed watching the sunset as well. Overall the house is well appointed and Carol is excellent at keeping in touch and answering any questions we may have. I would recommend renting this beautiful house to anyone who is looking for a tranquil stay, looking to enjoy Tanglewood since it is very close and anyone who has a dog.
This is a great house - comfortable and convenient
This is a large house that would accommodate a
good sized family. There were plenty of towels and the kitchen had all necessary gadgets. Through many windows there were lovely views of trees. The lake was generally quiet and peaceful. The location is great for visiting theaters, Tanglewood, and the area's museums.
Charming cottage, great location
This charming cottage is bigger than it looks--sleeps up to 7, with a nice kitchen and 1 1/2 baths. Beautiful great room where you'll want to spend your time, and a short walk to a lovely lake. The arts and activities of tge Berkshires are all close by. Bonus: neighbor has cute chickens that visit!
Nice weekend on Richmond Pond
I rented this property from Friday evening until Monday morning and we had a very nice visit. The pond is quite large and nice swimming with a rocky bottom off the dock. We saw several blue heron, a lot of ducks, geese and their babies and about 20 box turtles sunning themselves on rocks on a kayak trip around the pond. The sunsets are beautiful - last night on the dock we had the pleasure of watching a bald eagle soar over our heads and around the cove three times. A neighbor said they see it every night at that time. The property is on the quiet side of the pond, without much development which made for a very restful stay. The neighbors are all very friendly and came to us to offer their kayaks and paddle boards. We golfed on Saturday at a nice course only 15 minutes away. You'll enjoy your stay!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Additional Guest Fee | $30 per person per night |
| Pet Fee | $30 |
| Damage Deposit | $350 |
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.
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