This adorable and comfortable lakefront house sits on a private country lane in the heart of the southern Berkshires. It’s quiet, but close to everything, and comfortable year round for swimming and boating or for skiing. Enjoy lunch on the screened porch overlooking the lake. Build a fire in the wood-burning fireplace or outside in the fire pit. Take the canoe out on the lake or take a dip off the dock. One bedroom and a bathroom are on the main floor, while two bedrooms with lake views and a large bath are on the second floor. The house is fully furnished and the kitchen fully equipped.
Charming lakefront home in the heart of the Berkshires
North Egremont, Egremont, MA, USA
- House1700 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 7
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 4 - 7 nights
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home right on the lake
Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms
Sleeps 7
Owner
Amy Thompson
Member Since 2013
- Speaks:
- english, french
- Calendar last updated:
- Jan 20, 2019
About Amy Thompson
We bought our lake house as a retreat for us and our family and friends, many of whom live in nearby Boston, New York and Hartford. It's a great gathering spot and we made many lasting memories in this special spot.
Amy Thompson purchased this House in 2012
Why Amy Thompson chose North Egremont
We've always loved vacationing in the Berkshires, with its cultural attractions, natural beauty and varied recreational activities.
What makes this House unique
The best parts: the lake just steps from the door, lunch on the screened in porch, beautiful views, the family of ducklings gliding by early in the morning, snowy walks on bright winter mornings.
Amenities
- Internet
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower, One step up from main level
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower, Large bathroom on upper level
Location Type
- RuralWe are on a quiet, private, dead-end street.
- LakefrontA beautiful, peaceful 50+-acre lake is at the edge of our property. Boats on the lake are limited to 10 horsepower motors or smaller. Like our neighbors, we love to canoe & one comes with the house.
- Waterfront
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Towels ProvidedBath towels supplied for eight. Three beach towels stay in the house.
- HeatingPropane gas heat, plus extra room heaters to make things cozy.
- Washing MachineElectric washer/dryer combo is on the main level.
- Clothes DryerElectric washer/dryer combo is on the main level.
- FireplaceWood burning fireplace in the great room and a fire pit outdoors overlooking the lake.
- Parking
- Internet
- Linens ProvidedAll sheets, plus a change of linen, are provided.
- Wireless Internet
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomCozy loveseats are grouped around the wood burning fireplace.
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerCuisinart with self-timer function
- DishwasherBrand new in 2016
- StoveElectric cooktop
- OvenElectric
- Microwave
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- ToasterToaster oven
- Lobster Pot
- Pantry ItemsWe leave a few staples, spices and condiments for our guests to enjoy.
- Dishes & UtensilsKitchen is fully equipped, including hand mixer and baking pans.
- KitchenFully equipped, with all tools, roasting pan, coffee maker, hand mixer and other items.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningScreened in porch has a table and seating for six.
- comfy seating for 7 people
Entertainment
- TelevisionFlat screen is new in 2015, plus cable.
- Satellite / CableCable is available for guests to enjoy.
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- BooksThere's a small library of some favorites -- guests are welcome to take a volume and leave one behind to share.
- GamesPlenty of books, games and puzzles for guests to enjoy.
- ToysWe keep a few toys, including a play kitchen, and water toys for our grandchildren.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenAdirondack chairs are in the yard and folding lawn chairs are stored in the shed.
- Kayak / CanoeCanoe, oars and life jackets (including three child-sized life jackets) are stored in the shed.
- BicyclesOne road bike and one hybrid, available for guests' use; bicycle pump.
- Outdoor GrillCharcoal grill
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Lanai / GazeboScreened porch with dining for six
- Water Sports GearThe house has a raft moored right on the shore; it can float out into the lake for sunbathing and swimming.
- Ski & SnowboardButternut and Catamount ski areas are each within a ten-minute drive.
- GolfAt nearby South Egremont public course
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- limited accessibility
Notes
- Fishing poles, life jackets, rafts, games and toys for the little ones are available.
House Rules
Check-in: 10:00 AM
Check-out: 4:00 PM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
16 Reviews
Wonderful4.8/5
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Lovely!
5/5 Stayed Nov 2018
Anthony S.
The lake house is just as beautiful in November as in August.
Submitted Nov 28, 2018
We enjoyed our stay at this house.
4/5 Stayed Aug 2018
Linda R.Concord, MA
The house is very well laid out and furnished. The screen porch was a wonderful place for meals. The weather was pretty hot during the week we were there, but the house remained comfortable.
It has a lovely situation on Prospect Lake with wooded lots on each side for privacy. The lake was quite high during our stay, so there was no beach. We found Lake Mansfield in Great Barrington to be the nice sandy beach we were looking for.
We had a 9 month old baby with us, and we were very pleased to find not only a port-a-crib but a playpen. Our baby had never been in a playpen, and she was delighted with it. Otherwise we would have been spending way too much time keeping her safe from the stairway.
The reason I am giving this nice property 4 stars instead of 5 is that the well water had an unpleasant odor. The owner did address this and after a treatment of water softener it was much better. Amy, the owner, was very available and responsive to our calls.
I would recommend this property to families.
Submitted Sep 9, 2018
Owner's Response:
I'm so sorry that Linda's family had an unpleasant experience with our well water. Occasionally, it's not for everyone's taste! And I did offer to reimburse her family members for purchasing drinking water. As of Sept 11, our well water experts are scheduled to come to the house to help better remedy the situation. Stay tuned!
Quiet lakefront house accessible to Berkshire activities
5/5 Stayed Aug 2017
Nancy N.
This is a comfortable lakeside home. Some amenities we appreciated include: canoe, screened in porch with dining table,washer and dryer, basic supplies provided. The house offers a quiet respite in the country, away from the crowds of Lenox and Stockbridge but still easily accessible.
Amy is a responsible and responsive host. She was in regular communication with us to ensure that we had a good vacation.
Submitted Aug 20, 2017
Owner's Response:
We really enjoyed having Nancy, Mark and their friends at the lake house. They stayed in touch with us, were flexible when our workperson needed to stop by to check on a couple of things and, most importantly, they seemed to have a great time taking advantage of the beautiful Berkshires! They even texted me from their symphony date at Tanglewood to report a fantastic concert experience and beautiful weather.
Peaceful Lakefront Experience
5/5 Stayed Aug 2017
Melanie R.
Had a great stay. House right on lake. Did alkt of fly fushing off the private floating deck. Nice firepit. Spacious home. Easy to canoe and swim right there. Great hiking and of course loved Tanglewood. Host excellent customer service. Will return.
Submitted Aug 16, 2017
Great week in the Berkshires
5/5 Stayed Jul 2017
Susan E.Bloomfield, NJ
Lovely charming house with all the comforts of home plus a lake! Amy, out host was great! Hope to return next summer
Submitted Aug 3, 2017
Owner's Response:
It was a pleasure to have Susan and her family stay at our place. They took full advantage of all our amenities, including even our bicycles, and were in touch throughout their stay to let us know how things were going. They were quite familiar with all the Berkshires has to offer so we are honored that they want to return with more family members next summer!
Great lakeside cottage
4/5 Stayed Jul 2017
Gwynne S.
We had a great week at this very nice clean lakeside cottage. The house was just the right size for us and the screen porch was perfect. We had all of our meals there! It was great to be so close to Great Barrington which was full of restaurants, a movie theater, and our new favorite, SoCo ice cream!
Our one wish was that the house had a longer dock and a floating dock anchored out further in the lake. Closer to the shore, the lake is very weedy. Our kids are definitely lake swimmers but had to go pretty far out in the water to get away from the weeds. There may be restrictions on what can be built in the lake that prevented the owners from doing this? We did take advantage one day of the campground across the lake that had a great waterslide and swimming area - plus pool tables and kayaks for renting!
That said, we used the canoe at the house daily, the lake was quiet and peaceful - and we made friends with a mother duck and her 6 babies who came up and rested on the front lawn under the bushes every day. :-) It was a wonderful place to stay and the owners were very helpful.
Submitted Jul 25, 2017
Owner's Response:
Gwynne and her family were excellent guests. Ours is a small lake and the lake association is indeed very careful about the environmental impact of weed control. We will definitely look into making it possible to float our dock further out into the water. We hope they will come back to visit again.
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North Egremont, Egremont, MA, USA
Charming lakefront house is near all that Berkshire County has to offer. Five miles from Great Barrington and 25 minutes away from the Boston Symphony’s summer home at Tanglewood. Just a few minutes from the area's two premier ski slopes, Butternut and Catamount. The Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge or Shakespeare and Company in Lenox are both nearby as are Catamount and Butternut Ski Resorts. The Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival, MASS MOCA, Great Barrington’s Mahaiwe Theatre, outlet shopping and four-star dining are additional attractions.
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Cleaning
$150
Refundable damage deposit
$500
Rates for longer stays are negotiable.