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Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown

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Lush woodland setting is private, yet five minutes to Spring Street.
Our two acre pond is stocked with catch and release trout and bluegill.
Reconnect to nature with wide open spaces and amazing views any time of year.
Birdsong, a babbling brook, wind through the trees. Feel the stress melt away
Warm and inviting great room with working fireplace, skylights, vaulted ceiling

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pownal, VT
  • Place, Mountain Meadow Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Williamstown Trailhead
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Williams College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown

The Cottage At Mountain Meadow
Originally built as a guest house on a 45 acre country estate in Vermont just five minutes from Williams college, this secluded year-round Vermont home has always been called “The Cottage”, although a recent expansion to a family sized home stretches that definition. Three bedrooms, two full baths plus a pine-paneled loft with additional sleep options. Kitchen opens onto a large, bright and cheerful great room with floor to ceiling local fieldstone fireplace and skylights. Soak up the ambience of a cozy wood fire in colder months. Walk from the house and property directly onto the 240-acre Mountain Meadow Preserve trails…this protected land surrounds the estate. Lush and private woodland setting. Swim or fish for catch and release brook trout and bluegill in the large stocked spring-fed pond.

Relax with family and friends around the fire pit, pick wildflowers in the meadow, collect pictures of birds and wildlife, choose one of the many marked trails to explore, fish or troll the edge of the water with your net for pond life, and don’t forget you are still just five minutes from restaurants and shopping on Spring Street in Williamstown, and four minutes’ drive to the Williamstown access of the new Mohican Trail (mixed use trail: bike, walk, or run). Just thirteen minutes to MASS MoCA.
A comfortable and warm home base for a ski weekend; it’s a scenic 16 mile/about 20 minute drive to Jiminy Peak (with no traffic until you reach the resort), and hour to Mount Snow. The trails surrounding the property are great for cross country skiers.

This home was constructed for privacy, with the front door opening to forest. No windows are visible to the main house up the road and vice versa.

King bed and ensuite bath in the master. Two bedrooms each with a full size bed. There is a twin bed and oversized sleeper chair in the loft. There is an additional foldout chair bed which can move easily to any bedroom. Sleeps 7-9.

We now have 1Gps fiber optic high speed internet.

We ask for no special check out instructions or requirements!

If the dates you have chosen over a year in advance end up being the date of one of the rare local festivals or events, we may raise rates and give you the right of first refusal. (This is to prevent a guest from reserving all the possible weekends of a future event long before the actual date is announced.) We look forward to hosting you!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Pownal

Pownal is home to this holiday home. Williams College Taconic Golf Course and Waubeeka Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 62 Center for Theater and Dance and Hopkins Observatory. The Clark Art Institute and Bennington Arts Guild Gallery are also worth visiting.
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Pownal, VT

What's nearby

  • Mountain Meadow Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Williamstown Trailhead - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Williams College - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Clark Art Institute - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - 32 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Diner & Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oriental Buffet - ‬13 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is very clean and comfortable, and is in a lovely setting close to Williamstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy with all amenities needed for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and well stocked with everything you need. It is a great space to spend time with family as I did. Our host, Venetia, was more than accommodating. She responded quickly whenever I messaged her. Over all, great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Venetia and Joe are wonderful and generous hosts. The house is comortable, very liveable, and very well designed with lots of great personal touches and conveniences. It is on a beautiful property with access to some great hiking trails. Five stars!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
September in Vermont is beautiful! Look forward to seeing you next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

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

Fantastic experience

Wonderful setting, beautiful cabin, terrific hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Until next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything in the house is very clean and looks new. Functions very well for a family with lots of space for everyone.Photos may undersell the property. Very special in the woods. Colors were magnificent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was very clean and well taken care of, and the pond on the property was absolutely gorgeous, such a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy nature. The loft upstairs was perfect for our guests and gave everyone plenty of space. Our host was incredibly friendly and quick to respond to any questions we had, which made the whole experience even better. Just note that the rental is on the same property as the host, but they were very respectful of our privacy. Overall, a beautiful and comfortable place to stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha L.

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

Perfect restful spot in the woods

The property was beautiful! The kids enjoyed fishing in the pond with their grandpa. The hosts were nice enough to let us have a small impromptu family cookout and were very helpful when we accidentally locked ourselves out. It was a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
You were ideal guests and we are glad the fishing was optimal!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Nice get away!

We had a wonderful time nestled in the woods with our family! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melina G.

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

Stunning and Great Access!

What an absolutely gorgeous property this is! The pond, the trails, the easy access to Williams, Bennington, mountaintop beer and pizza - perfect for a Berkshires getaway. Absolutely amazing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2024
We would love to be your Roommate Reunion place next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is quiet and the grounds are beautiful. Inside the house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The host was amazing, even putting out fresh flowers from the property for our arrival. I highly recommend and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leia F.

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

Weekend trip

Such a gorgeous house! We loved walking the nearby trails and how close it was to Williams. Venetia was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2024
We’d love to have you back for the big game next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property owner was very responsive in communicating. We were very comfortable at the property and will definitely look to stay there next year for our annual trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Beautiful

Communication with the host was phenomenal and the home was cozy and inviting! The area around the home was gorgeous and had a great little hike on the property. We would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The interior of the cottage is well appointed and aesthetically pleasing. All the comforts of home. The property is beautiful - feeding the fish in the pond was an unexpected delight! Venetia, Joe and family are kind, friendly, helpful people, who helped me feel welcome and cared for while also allowing me complete privacy. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 45 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
You were the perfect guest, and we would love to have you back for the Williamstown Theater Festival season next year, or whenever you need a break!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Wonderful weekend away

This was a wonderful weekend away! The house was beautiful - in the forest with hiking trails adjacent and just a stone's throw from Williamstown. It was just perfect for our family and we will be sure to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentina S.

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

A home away from home

Everything in this home has a touch of thoughtfulness and taste. We loved it and our stay was very nice even though we were not lucky with the weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
We would love to have you back and will do our best to provide sun : )!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amit P.

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

Excellent place to stay for a visit to Williams College

We stayed at the cottage for parents’s weekend at Williams college with our teenage kids and dog. The cottage is spacious yet cost, had everything we needed and very conveniently located. Communication with host was great. Thank you for a great place, we’ll be happy to come back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2024
We would love to host you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Perfect

Lovely home. Loved the complimentary shower products.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

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

Peaceful and Perfect

We will be back! Our stay was top notch. Everything we hoped and more. The owner was very responsive and kind, the property is breathtaking and peaceful and the location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2024
We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Hiking the Berkshires

The cottage is really clean and organized. It's in a great location (off the beaten path but accessible to local attractions). It has a very charming decor and is comfortable and inviting.All questions before arrival were answered in a timely manner. Easy and fun. Pmatty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney H.

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

Holiday Vacation

We stayed at the property for 4 days over the Christmas break. The house is beautiful and modern and warm. The location was convenient to Jay Peak and Mass MOCA and the Clark art museums. The house is up a steep hill into the woods, so caution at night driving to and from. I believe they are working to upgrade the WiFi to the TV, which wasn't consistently working while we were there. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2024
Thanks for letting us know that your group couldn’t get a WiFi signal to the TV. We were able to get an extender installed by Fidium the day you left. Should be all set for future guests. We appreciate the feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eugene s.

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

Great house, awesome service!

The home was modern, clean and efficient space for the 6 of us. The interior is actually a bit brighter than the pictures would suggest. Kitchen was well stocked. The loft had a TV room, plenty of DVDs and games, and an extra Twin Bed. Beds in general were comfortable and the sheets and comforters were modern.We were there during a heavy snowstorm and Venetia and her family were prompt and very responsive with our questions. They went over and beyond in helping us with one of our cars that had gotten stuck, given the ice on the roads.Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2025
It was our pleasure…glad you got to truly experience Vermont in the snow!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Lovely, quiet house very close to Williamstown

My family and I loved this house. It's on a quiet property shared by the hosts, whose house is up the driveway a bit. The property is beautiful, surrounded by woods, with a pond full of fish. It's a calm, quiet, relaxing place. The house has everything you'd need. The kitchen is well equipped. Most of our activities were in Williamstown, and this house is just five minutes or so from the heart of that town. The address is VT, but this house is closer to Spring St, the Clark, and Williams College than many houses with a Williamstown address. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Great hosts. We'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Solid Sound Getaway

Venetia and Joe's property is a treasure! I almost don't want to gush about it because it will become so popular we won't get to stay there againBUT they deserve all the compliments. The home is gorgeous with lots of natural light and all the amenities we needed. We were close enough to North Adams by car for the Solid Sound festival, but far enough away that we could enjoy the wildflowers, the fresh water pond, and the quiet of the mountains. The property also has a freshwater pond you can sit by, swim in, or just watch the turtles and the fish. Venetia and Joe were very helpful and immediately responsive to any questions we had. They lent us lawn chairs for the festival and provided helpful advice for local activities. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2024
You are so kind. We would love to have you back!
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