Charming lakefront home in the heart of the Berkshires
About the property
- House1700 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps7
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay7 nights
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home right on the lake
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.
Owner
Amy Thompson
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- english, french
- Calendar last updated:
- Mar 26, 2018
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 have already made lasting memories in this special spot.
Amy Thompson purchased this House in 2012
Why Amy Thompson chose 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
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
- Bedroom 11 queen, Master bedroom features a lake view, skylight and queen size
- Bedroom 21 double, 1 twin/ single, Lake views
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single, One step up from main level
- Pack-and-play crib is available.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower, One step up from main level
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower, Large bathroom on upper level
Location Type
- 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.
- RuralWe are on a quiet, private, dead-end street.
- Waterfront
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- 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.
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingPropane gas heat, plus extra room heaters to make things cozy.
- Linens ProvidedAll sheets, plus a change of linen, are provided.
- Living RoomCozy loveseats are grouped around the wood burning fireplace.
- ParkingOff the road parking area for a maximum of three cars. There is no parking on the private road.
- Towels ProvidedBath towels supplied for eight. Three beach towels stay in the house.
- Washing MachineElectric washer/dryer combo is on the main level.
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerCuisinart with self-timer function
- Dishes & UtensilsKitchen is fully equipped, including hand mixer and baking pans.
- DishwasherBrand new in 2016
- KitchenFully equipped, with all tools, roasting pan, coffee maker, hand mixer and other items.
- Microwave
- OvenElectric
- Pantry ItemsWe leave a few staples, spices and condiments for our guests to enjoy.
- Refrigerator
- StoveElectric cooktop
- ToasterToaster oven
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- DiningScreened in porch has a table and seating for six.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 7 people
Entertainment
- BooksThere's a small library of some favorites -- guests are welcome to take a volume and leave one behind to share.
- DVD Player
- GamesPlenty of games and puzzles for guests to enjoy.
- Satellite / CableCable is available for guests to enjoy.
- Stereo
- TelevisionFlat screen is new in 2015, plus cable.
- ToysWe keep a few toys, including a play kitchen and tricycle, plus water toys for our grandchildren.
Outside
- BicyclesOne road bike and one hybrid, available for guests' use; bicycle pump.
- GolfAt nearby South Egremont public course
- Kayak / CanoeCanoe, oars and life jackets (including three child-sized life jackets) are stored in the shed.
- Lanai / GazeboScreened porch with dining for six
- Lawn / GardenAdirondack chairs are in the yard and folding lawn chairs are stored in the shed.
- Outdoor GrillCharcoal grill
- Ski & SnowboardButternut and Catamount ski areas are each within a ten-minute drive.
- Water Sports GearThe house has a raft moored right on the shore; it can float out into the lake for sunbathing and swimming.
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- limited accessibility
Attractions
- live theater
- botanical garden
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- churches
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- synagogues
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- scenic drives
- antiquing
- boating
- horseback riding
- outlet shopping
- bird watching
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain climbing
- cross country skiing
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- cycling
- sailing
- ski lift privileges
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
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. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
14 Reviews
Latest reviews
Quiet lakefront house accessible to Berkshire activities
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
Great week in the Berkshires
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
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.
Perfect location, very relaxing
It was great having Dmitri and his family as guests; he offered helpful comments and was very responsive when we got in touch.
Charming lakefront summer getaway
Location
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.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Rates for longer stays are negotiable.