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A Beautiful Log Cabin In The Woods, On Pontoosuc Lake, Yet Near Everything

I love to have my coffee out here in the morning

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

Pittsfield, MA

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
Skyline Country Club
‪3 min drive‬
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center
‪15 min drive‬
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

A Beautiful Log Cabin In The Woods, On Pontoosuc Lake, Yet Near Everything

Greetings from John at the American House! This is the perfect getaway to destress and relax! This is an original Lincoln Logs home, nestled in two and a half acres of private woodland, with 100 feet of lake frontage. No noisy omotorboats at this end of the lake, just lots of wildlife and an occasional canoe or kayak. A hand crafted canoe is ready for your enjoyment, as well as 3 kayaks. Very private property with almost anything you may need provided down by the water, including an outdoor screen with projector and a dock for launching the canoe and kayaks. Check out the pictures!

Cabin sleeps five, with a queen bed in the master bedroom on main floor, a double log bed and a queen bed in the loft, as well as a twin rollaway in walk in closet. The bathroom is off the spacious den. There is an air conditioner in the master bedroom. Normally the cabin stays quite cool by following a few easy tips. Please help yourselves to the well stocked kitchen and linens. A brand new gas stove is in kitchen. Large TV in the den with lots of movies to watch. Two twelve by twelve foot Canopies right on the water with a stocked fire pit and hammocks nearby. Electricity, WIFI, refrigerator and rain barrel all conveniently located. Large outdoor screen with Bluetooth speaker for viewing movies or concerts also down by the water. New, a private screened gazebo right on the water with a gas firepit 100 ft from the main area (where the tent used to be).

Property manager

John Allen

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Must be prearranged with owner

Pets

No pets allowed

Call about exceptions

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strict policy

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Leave sheets on beds and towels in tub

Trash goes in blue bin under bilco doors

Leave key where you found it.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Please be considerate of neighbors in regards to noise levels

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Must be prearranged with owner

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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number C0110752360

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pittsfield

Located in Pittsfield, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Greylock State Reservation and Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center, while Tanglewood Music Center and Crane Museum of Papermaking are cultural highlights. Berkshire Museum and Bousquet Ski Area are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pittsfield, MA

What's nearby

Skyline Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Berkshire Museum - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
Bousquet Ski Area - 20 min drive - 15.9 km
Tanglewood Music Center - 29 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 11 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alltown - ‬10 min drive
‪Old Man Jeff's Barbecue Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Zucchini's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪The Spot - ‬10 min drive
‪Dairy Cone - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Beautiful Log Cabin In The Woods, On Pontoosuc Lake, Yet Near Everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Beautiful Log Cabin In The Woods, On Pontoosuc Lake, Yet Near Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautiful Log Cabin In The Woods, On Pontoosuc Lake, Yet Near Everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Beautiful Log Cabin In The Woods, On Pontoosuc Lake, Yet Near Everything located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Pittsfield Dog Park, Crane Museum of Papermaking and Mount Greylock State Reservation. Barrington Stage Company and Berkshire Athenaeum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

7 Oct, 2024

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

Amazing stay!

Had an amazing weekend in this beautiful cabin! Highly recommend staying here! Great host, amazing views, beautiful property!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

19 Oct, 2024

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

Cabin in the woods

Great place especially for an active family

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful cabin by the lake

What a fabulous place! It was quiet and peaceful with a beautiful view of the lake. We loved it!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

5 Jul, 2024

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

A piece of paradise

What a wonderful place. Everything was perfect, the location the amenities were all fabulous. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Terrific lakefront cabin

Highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

30 Jul, 2024

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

Peaceful setting with lots to do

Great place to spend time, whether inside or put. John is a wonderful host, has thought of everything. Kayaks were a fun way to visit the other side of the lake were

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

22 Sept, 2024

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

Berkshire Beautiful

What a great weekend!! I just wish we could have stayed longer. The cabin is beautiful and had everything I was looking for. Very comfortable accommodations for the 3 of us. We throughly enjoyed being outdoors around the fire pit which was great after a long afternoon on the kayak and canoe. Host was easy to reach with great communication. Overall very happy with our stay and look forward to returning.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Berkshires

This was the second time we stayed in this home because it is so nice and the host is generous and friendly. On a cold rainy day we stayed indoors with a fire and on the nice weather days we spent time by the lake. A perfect combination. We definitely go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Great Vacation Spot!

This cabin and property is beautiful, clean, fully stocked, and very well maintained. We stayed there during a hot July week but the cabin was always cool and comfortable. The bedroom is air conditioned and the fans circulated the air, maintaining a pleasant temperature. The host was always available to answer any questions or concerns. We would gladly stay here again and recommend it to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne v.

16 Jul, 2024

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

Quite Relaxing Retreat

John was helpful and kind. I would definitely rent his cabin again. It's clean and comfortable. The grounds are beautiful with several seating areas and a grill by the water. Kayaking was perfect, the adjacent lake is clean and great for swimming. And, of course, The Berkshires are a wonderful playground for cultural activities, hiking and biking.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita E.

25 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful!

Great place for a family get-away. So relaxing but plenty to do. Really feels like a friend is letting us use their own home. We've stayed three times and will try to come back often.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel S.

11 Jun, 2023

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

Log Cabin

The house John allowed is to stay in is very beautiful and very cozy. My family had a wonderful time and we plan on staying here again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W., Austin, TX, United States

8 Aug, 2023

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

Great experience

We had a wonderful stay. The setting is beautiful, the host was easy to communicate with, and the house was full of amenities. The lakefront BBQ area is a huge plus. We'll definitely be back!

Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

quintin g.

11 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect weekend get away with family

My family and I had an amazing time for a nice weekend getaway at John’s cabin. The cabin was beautiful and very welcoming. There was everything you would need to have a comfortable stay. The lake side amenities made they stay even better. Spent the two days down by and on the water making family memories.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

6 Jun, 2023

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

Amazing home and property

The home is bigger than it looks in the pictures. Great place. Lovely property. Host is the best!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

1 Oct, 2023

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

Bliss

Very relaxing & peaceful spot. John was a gracious host & even called when we were late arriving to check on us. The house was well stocked & had so many amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

1 Sept, 2023

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

Hiking the AT

Although we planned to stay here to hike the AT and paddle, we ended up also biking on the local rail trail. The place was perfectly located. The nearby restaurants were great (Zucchini's & Proprietors). It was so relaxing by the water! The wild life was great, especially the bobcat. The kitchen was fully stocked and lots of extras. Great place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vijay L.

21 Aug, 2023

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

Excellent...

John is very nice to communicate. He made sure our stay is all good and with comfort. Will be coming back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul w.

18 Jul, 2024

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

Home away from home

We love coming to America House each summer to unplug and reconnect with nature. Watching humming birds and chipmunks going busily about their day out the massive windows as we lazily sip our morning coffee in the front room and then wandering down to lake to sit some more in the big Adirondack chairs and watch the dragon flies or take the canoe out to visit the great blue heron…these are some of the joys of this very special place John is the perfect host—always attentive without ever becoming obtrusive. He thinks of everything!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacalyn c.

2 Jan, 2024

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

Great place to relax and unwind.

We had lovely stay between Christmas and New Years. The cabin was decorated for the holidays, including personalized Christmas stockings for my three children filled with gifts. My kids are already asking when they can go back! The cabin is set back off the road leaving it very quiet, peaceful and secluded. John was very accommodating and the cabin is equipped with everything you could need for an enjoyable stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

22 May, 2023

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

Relaxing and accommodating

We had a great time staying here. John was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. The house was clean, the property was private, and the scenery was beautiful. I accidentally left my laptop and bag behind and John graciously offered to send it back UPS and had it in the mail immediately. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa V.

15 Aug, 2023

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Excellent

Our stay was amazing, clean and comfortable. John was an outstanding host. The house and everything we needed plus more! Would definitely recommend. Thank you John. Sincerely Lisa & Jeff

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

27 Sept, 2023

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

Berkshires

We enjoyed our stay and found the home to be very welcoming with lots of amenities. The home was clean and the kitchen was well stocked to meet our cooking needs. We enjoyed sitting by the fireplace on the cold and rainy days. We would have used more of the outside amenities if the weather was better. We would definitely go back there.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul w.

24 Jul, 2024

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

Eden

We have been coming here nearly every year for 7 years and are always happy every time. It’s just great in every way-l the good reviews and photos are true. It’s the perfect combination of nature and a cosy house. We’ve gushed before the peace and the nature before so this time I want to salute the continued improvement and attention to detail. John is the perfect host and his place is a labor of love to make it slightly better for his guests every year. Everything works and there are many areas to sit, each different and delightful. See you next year john!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

C&M H.

4 Jul, 2023

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

Cozy home base

This house had everything we could need, and more, while on our Girl Scout adventure. It was clean, comfortable and FULLY equipped with games and movies, paddling/floating gear, outdoor cooking equipment and a great firepit for hanging out. Just up the road from the state park, just a paddle away from the main lake and within 45 minutes of ziplining, white water rafting and other adventures. Cozy like home. We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Allen

My late wife Jill and I built this cabin in 2009 with her family's log chalet (in the Adirondacks) in mind. We were married 23 wonderful years and for many of them we ran a small Bed-N-Breakfast in Pittsfield named "The American House". For most of my career I have been a Chef in the Berkshires but I now work part time in the area during my recent retirement. I look forward to helping you have the time of your life here!