Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Canaan, NY

Queechy Lake

4 min drive

Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards

4 min drive

Hancock Shaker Village

12 min drive

Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)

16 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Located in Canaan, NY, less than a mile from the Massachusetts border, this wonderful 1700s post and beam farmhouse has recently undergone total restoration. Knoll Rock offers a wonderful combination of historic features combined with state-of-the-art comforts and amenities. Set on four tranquil acres, and close to Tanglewood and all the cultural and leisure activities the Berkshires and Hudson Valley region has to offer, this is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway or memorable vacation. All renters must have previous positive reviews to book Knoll Rock!

The house consists of a large open living, eating and gourmet kitchen area, and three bedrooms (two queen beds and one full bed). The three beautiful bathrooms are all fully tiled, with glass vanities and euro-style full-body power showers. One bathroom also offers a whirlpool tub. The beautiful trails on this property, and the owners’ adjoining land, offer country strolls and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing during winter season. With beach passes for idyllic Queechy Lake, swimming and kayaking are only five minutes away. Bikers can enjoy cycling the dirt roads near the house or on the many trails in the region. Spend warm summer evenings dining on the porch or out on the patio.
Easy accessibility via nearby Route 22 and I90. New York City is approximately two and a half hours and Boston two hours.

As well as the house, the adjoining studio can also be rented, which includes a large king bed bedroom, large living room, additional kitchen and bathroom.

Guests have access to all house accommodations, other than the basement and attic. Bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and snowshoes, according to the season, are available by arrangement with the hosts. We have passes for the lovely private beach at Queechy Lake, for summer swimming

The house is stocked with many wonderful games, books and movies. There are three large screen Roku TVs offering streaming Netflix, HBO, Showtime and other popular entertainment and news channels. With a cell tower less than a mile away, phone and data service is normally very good.

We maintain trails on both properties (12 acres total), offering country strolls and mountain biking, or XC skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Our neighboring network of dirt roads also offers biking and hiking opportunities.

Close to all the wonderful places of interest and cultural activities of the Berkshires and Hudson Valley. A short drive from Tanglewood, Shakespeare & Co, Kripalu, The Mount, Hancock Shaker Village, Jiminy Peak, Catamount, Bousquet, etc.

Property manager

Mai Keklak

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Supervised and well behaved-no toddlers please.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We request that street shoes not be worn in the house at anytime. Guests are required to strip beds and place soiled linens/towels in bins provided.

All food items need to be removed from refrigerator upon departure. Dirty dishes loaded into dishwasher and turned on. Garbage & recycling removed.

On 30 day stays or more bi monthly cleaning is required at renters expense of $200. Good Reviews required to book!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Canaan

Located in Canaan, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mount Lebanon Shaker Village and Hancock Shaker Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards and Balderdash Cellars. Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques and Hotchkiss Mobile Studio are also worth visiting.

Canaan, NY

What's nearby

Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards - 4 min drive
Hancock Shaker Village - 12 min drive
Tanglewood Music Center - 17 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 19 min drive
The Mount - 22 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 20 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
‪Amici - ‬9 min drive
‪No. Six Depot Roastery & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Tanglewood Cafe - ‬18 min drive
‪Blueberry Hill Market Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Queechy Lake and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards. Hollow FIelds Reserve and Richmond Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

larry s.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet house in the country

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Mai's house in the Berkshires. Set back on a dirt road overlooking beautiful fields and woods, the house is a great place to relax. A 18th century farmhouse stylishly updated provides a great location to enjoy all the natural and cultural treats the Berkshires has to offer. Mai is a warm friendly host and promptly responds to any problems or issues that arise. We highly recommend Knoll Woods.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

31 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation in the Berkshires

We had a lovely week at Knoll Rock. Beautifully renovated and tastefully furnished, the house provides easy access to the cultural treasures of the Berkshires and is minutes from beautiful and relaxing Queechy Lake. We especially enjoyed Jacob’s Pillow in Becket and the Clark Art Museum in Williamstown. Good restaurants are a short drive on both the NY and Mass sides. Overall, a truly enjoyable time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

31 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

The house was fabulous - even better than it looked online. And Mai was super thoughtful and welcoming. It rained all weekend, so we spent a lot of time in the house and it was just perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mai Keklak

Terry and I have owned the adjoining property for many years and, now semi-retired, enjoy living in this beautiful area mostly full time. We are normally available to answer questions and offer recommendations and advice on the many local attractions and eating places available in the region.

Our two properties were, for many generations, one working farm. So, when we had the opportunity to acquire the sadly declining Knoll Rock, we enthusiastically jumped at it. After more than two years of considerable toil, stress and expense, we are delighted with the outcome and keen to share this beautiful and fascinating home with guests.

Work was completed earlier this year and we've had guests renting for the entire summer season. They have had nothing but wonderful things to say about Knoll Rock, so we are now feeling very confident about making our lovely home available on VRBO!

Why they chose this property

Everything is new and clean! All covid-19 cleaning procedures followed after every guest check-out! 22/ 5 star reviews on airbnb.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful post and beam historic home with all the modern comforts. Big beautiful contemporary kitchen with wine cooler wonderful for entertaining. Excellent high speed internet with 1G of download speed for excellent steaming and multiple device use.
Excellent cell service with Verizon & AT&T. Strong water pressure throughout the 4 euro showers. Convenient location for visitors from Boston & NYC located within a mile of the I-90. Less than ten min drive to Tanglewood, Kirpalu, Hancock Shaker Village, etc.