Great Barrington Lakeside Getaway w/ Kayak & Grill

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, overlooking a river and autumn foliage.
A wooden dock with kayaks and paddleboards, a rowboat, and two Adirondack chairs.
A spacious wooden deck with a ceiling fan, a blue sofa, a table, and chairs.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, chairs, and a rug.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are two windows providing natural light and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Great Barrington, MA
  • Place, Housatonic River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Art et Industrie
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Monument Mountain Reservation
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Den)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Great Barrington

Located in Great Barrington, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Tanglewood Music Center and Art et Industrie are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and Hoffman's Pottery. Berkshire Botanical Garden and Charles H. Baldwin & Sons are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Great Barrington, MA

What's nearby

  • Housatonic River - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Art et Industrie - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Monument Mountain Reservation - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lake Mansfield Park - 14 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Norman Rockwell Museum - 15 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 33 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café Holli - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marketplace Kitchen Table - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Berkshire Mountain Bakery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Barrington Lakeside Getaway w/ Kayak & Grill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Barrington Lakeside Getaway w/ Kayak & Grill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Barrington Lakeside Getaway w/ Kayak & Grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Barrington Lakeside Getaway w/ Kayak & Grill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Barrington Lakeside Getaway w/ Kayak & Grill located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Housatonic River and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Art et Industrie. Lake Mansfield Park and Monument Mountain are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This clean and beautiful home was ideal for a fall get-away. The house had everything one could need right down to chargers for every device. Sitting on the deck amidst the fall folliage was magical. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend for all Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highlights were the screened in porch and outdoor shower. Property was clean but dishwasher should be replaced. Great location and plenty of room for 7 seniors having college reunion. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Great Barrington Lakeside Getaway w/ Kayak & Grill on 24 Oct 2026
We're so glad the screened-in porch and outdoor shower were highlights for your group, and that the location and space worked out well for your college reunion! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very well stocked with anything you could need for a weekend away. Very homey and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great winter getaway!

2nd year staying here for a 3 day family stay in GB. House is cozy, comfortable, and great setup for 10 people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Well maintain house. Will definitely consider a return trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, loved the deck for hanging out, kayacking and canoeing was lots of fun, very peaceful and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
From the owner:"So glad you enjoyed it!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to visit family that live in Housatonic. We visit every Oct. and will definitely stay there again! Lots of room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! The house and the surrounding area were very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
house was perfect. great location. abundance of firewood.loved the open layout and light from all the windows. definitely will come back in the warmer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing House Great Stay

The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. One of our best VRBO rentals to date! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Girls getaway - loved it! Bed in master was very comfortable. Lots of space to spread out plus great common area with fireplace. Would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing property. Better than the photos depicted. We enjoyed all of it. A very special time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind comments. We agree that the photos don't do the home or the settings justice!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful Setting

We had a wonderful stay. House was clean and the setting was terrific. We enjoyed the outdoors as well as a fantastic living space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family just had a one week vacation in this home. It was stunning, immaculate and everything that is the description, was accurate. We had so much fun there and felt at home. I would definitely recommend this home to any family or friends looking for a nice home in a location surrounded by nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thank you for your great review, Pedro! We are delighted that you felt at home and had so much fun! That's just what we would hope for!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Great time at this location. Five girlfriends on a shopping trip. House was in a great location, fulky furnished with all you could want and more.Definetly a place you will be comfortable at and wonderful stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2025
From the owner: "Thank you, we are so glad you enjoyed your girlfriend weekend!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

One of the best properties we've stayed at

The home was beautiful with plenty of room for our family of 8 to spread out and relax. The kitchen was well-appointed, all linens and toiletries available. This is a perfect writer's retreat with so many windows, light coming in and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent house. The lake view was excellent. The outdoor seating was ample. The screened in porch was awesome. The furniture was comfortable the beds were of average quality and in good condition. The house was very clean.We were visiting for a guys weekend and all of us had our own beds and space.Some down sides were, only one TV and it was in a small side room. There were some nice looking speakers in the living room area but the wires to them were clearly cut, total shame because it would be excellent to have some background music. The walk down to the lake is substantial and steep. The fireplace was missing a pane of glass so we could not use it to have a fire but the weather was too warm for it anyway and the property management offered to send someone out to fix it, but I passed. Many of the sinks needed some TLC because the spouts sprayed out wide in multiple directions because of hard water build up.The center of town is a few minute drive and had all of the regular amenities.Overall, good place for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter fun in GB

Comfortable stay at this roomy home just off main road to GB. Easy driveway in and out to street. Very convenient location to downtown. Cozy fireplace. Beautiful spot in woodsy area with view of pond. Lots of winter fun skiing, snowboarding, and tubing at Butternut. Did local trail hike in snow and sledded at nearby hill. Great time in GB!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
From the Owner: "We are delighted that you enjoyed the house and so much wintry fun!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The view is amazing!

We were in town for a memorial service and several family members stayed together in this house. We had a wonderful dinner on the patio Saturday night. My brother and his wife jumped in the pond for a swim. They said the water was crystal clear and refreshing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

House was beautiful! Rooms are huge, kitchen is fully stocked, fireplace was a favorite spot after dinner to play card games. House is stock with lots of games. 1 room only has a tv which worked for us made us spend more time playing games and talking. Deck on main floor is huge and beautiful, we loved our stay here
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2024
From the Owner: "Hi Maria, Thank you for your kind comments. We are so glad you enjoyed the house and deck, and that you had a good time playing games and hanging out. We hope you will come back!"
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Getaway in the Berkshire’s

This is a lovely home nestled in the Berkshire Hills where we enjoyed chilling on their open porch overlooking the pond and enjoying wine and cheese 😊 There was ample room for socializing and welcomed toiletries left for us in each of our rooms. Unfortunately upon arrival the kitchen area was in need of some serious cleaning. The owner and Evolve were very responsive to our needs. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Hi Deborah, we’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay in the Berkshire Hills and appreciated the porch, ample space for socializing, and thoughtful touches like the toiletries. It sounds like you made the most of your time relaxing with wine and cheese while taking in the beautiful surroundings. Regarding the kitchen, we apologize that it wasn’t up to standard upon your arrival. The homeowner has addressed this with the cleaning team to ensure improvements are made for future guests. We’re so glad to hear that you’d rent here again, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Avoid the Evolve Rental Agency

The property is very isolated out in the woods. We arrived after dark and found the house frighteningly unsecured, with the rear sliding door left completely open and the kitchen door unlocked. We initially had difficulty finding a cell phone signal, which was even more unsettling. We then discovered opened, partially consumed bottles of unidentifiable liquids and condiments in the refrigerator and the freezer filled with food packages, as if someone else were living there. We finally got through to the designated customer service representative who told us the maintenance man had probably left the doors open and that the owner requested to leave her food in the refrigerator rather than clean it out for the renter's use. We told her we considered this house to be in an unacceptable condition contrary to the rental agreement promising to provide clean, safe and secure living environment and that we therefore did not want to stay and demanded our money back. After ignoring our protests at first, saying she was only the cleaning lady and had no financial control, the customer service rep finally relented and contacted what she said was the owner and followed up with a call stating that we would indeed be granted a full refund. However, the following day we received a contradictory email from the Evolve Group saying that they would only offer us a 25% refund even though we left the same night we arrived and never stayed at the property at all. Very frustrating to say the least.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2024
Hi Steven, we want our guests to arrive at a vacation home that is 100% ready for their stay, so we take the cleanliness of our properties very seriously. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:- We're very sorry to hear that some concerns upon arrival affected your stay. I apologize for any door that was left open. While we live in a safe community, I understand how that could be unsettling. Our home is nestled in a peaceful, private setting near town, and we believe its natural, serene environment is part of its charm.- Cell service can be spotty depending on your provider, but the internet is excellent, and phones work once connected. I apologize if this added to your anxiety.- Regarding the fridge, we keep a shelf of condiments for guests, which some appreciate. We don't instruct cleaners to store our food in the fridge, and I apologize if it was not adequately prepared for your stay. Our care manager could have addressed this immediately.- Although your stay was non-refundable, we offered a two-day refund for the open door, fridge issue, and your discomfort. We didn't think a full refund was warranted due to the location and cell service, which are part of the country charm.We always work with both guests and homeowners when issues arise and apologize that we were unable to come to the resolution you were hoping for based on the documentation provided. We strive to go above and beyond for our guests and are confident that future guests will have excellent stays. Thank you for your feedback and for giving us the opportunity to improve.
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