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Modern Victorian Walk to Main Street

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A spacious entryway with a wooden floor, a white bench, and a door leading to a living room with a sofa and a lamp.
A light blue two-story house with a covered porch and a small garden.
A garden with a stone pathway surrounded by various plants and flowers.
A living room with a grand piano, a bookshelf, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stainless steel refrigerator, and two wall clocks.

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Located in the city center, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 10 guests and features 3 bathrooms. It includes amenities such as 2 bicycles and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Families can explore nearby attractions like the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and Housatonic River, while adventure seekers enjoy mountain climbing and skiing.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Great Barrington, MA
  • Place, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Housatonic River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Housatonic River Walk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3rd Floor

4 Single Beds

3rd Floor Small Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Office 1

1 Crib

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

2nd Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Modern Victorian Walk to Main Street

Built in 1903, this updated and yet stunning example of Victorian craftsmanship is a perfect place for family and friends looking to find an easy getaway in the Berkshires. The interior is sunny, bright and modern with charming Victorian details like lead-glass windows, antique door hardware, and original wood floors. The exterior is classic Victorian with several outdoor features such as a covered front porch with outdoor seating, screened-in supper porch, and large back deck with bbq grill and mountain views and access to the fenced-in yard. This home offers wonderful possibilities.

The house is well appointed on the ground floor level with a large open plan living/dining/ kitchen area and a separate music parlor/library entered through french doors. The music room includes a Kawaii baby grand piano and large assortment of art and design books. The kitchen has a large eat-in counter that seats 4, separate dining room area with large farm table and French café chairs with seating for 8, ½ bath, and large pantry/laundry room with side by side, front loading washer and dryer. The living room has a 50" Samsung smart TV and seats 6, and the parlor comfortably seats 5 guests. There are inviting touches throughout the house such as: lovely artwork, books, games, puzzles and toys to entertain both children and adults!

The kitchen is well equipped with a 4-burner Wolf range with griddle, high-end stainless appliances and quality cookwear including All-Clad and Le Creuset. All tools needed for baking are available including a Kitchen-aid stand mixer. Kitchen includes a large assortment of quality small appliances including microwave, food-processor, blender, coffee maker and 4 slot toaster. At the kitchen sink, a Multi-Pure water filter system is built-in. The deck and screened porch can be accessed from both the kitchen and the living room.

The second floor has 2 bedrooms: the primary suite with a king bed and full bathroom with tub/shower combination, ensuite. The second large bedroom has a queen bed and access to a small 2nd floor porch. A second bath is on this floor, shower only. There is also an large office/activity space with a butcher block table,and chairs and two wingback chairs, and includes a Samsung smart TV.

The third floor is a delightful converted attic space with two rooms. One bedroom has 4 twin beds: 2 extra long singles and the third is a twin trundle which can be made up as a twin, two twins or a king--perfect for a group sleepover! The other room has one extra-long twin and small trundle bed. All three floors have central air-conditioning upgraded in 2026.

The extra-long twins have organic rubber mattress. Due to their generous length and quality, these mattresses are very comfortable for adults as well as children.

Outside you have a delightful front sitting porch and lovely cottage gardens with pathways leading to the front walk and side parking area. The back sun deck is private, with outdoor seating and a grill for dining al fresco. There is also a cozy screen tea porch, on the side of the house, accessed through the family room. The yard is fenced with a delightful playhouse!

Most mattress and pillows are organic natural rubber. Bed and bath linens are high-quality. The house is cleaned and maintained with only natural chemical-free products.

Located in the sought after neighborhood called “The Hill”, this home is an easy 5-minute walk to the center of downtown Great Barrington for a meal, shopping, shows, cinema, galleries and much more. This home is also an easy walk (or 3 minute drive) to Lake Mansfield Park for swimming. (There is a sandy beach, children's playground equipment and a lifeguard on duty!) You can enjoy picnicking and having fun on the climber & swing sets. No motorboats allowed but canoes/kayaks are available for rent in town or bring your own!

For music lovers, it's a 25 minute drive to Tanglewood, and for dance enthusiasts it's a 25 minute drive to Jacob’s Pillow.

Amenities:
Arrival Day Flexible
Children Welcome
Pets Considered
Smoking Not Allowed
Decked area
Central heating
Air Conditioning
Television
Games
Toys
Smart TV
Books
Laptop Friendly
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Dishes Utensils
Spices
Stove
Highchair
Toaster
Oven
BBQ
Fridge
Freezer
Heating
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Grill
Deck Patio Uncovered
Garden
Private yard
Balcony/Terrace
House Cleaning Optional
Wifi
Fishing Freshwater
Hiking
Skiing
Snowboarding
Golf course within 30 min drive
Family
Downtown
Town
Live Theater
Eco Tourism
Bathtub
High Chair
Children's Books and Toys
Table Corner Guards
Pack n Play Travel Crib
Room Darkening Shades
Children's Dinnerware
Stair Gates

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0098031130
Property # 1781566vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Great Barrington

Located in Great Barrington, this holiday home is in the city centre. Ski Butternut and Catamount Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and Lenox Arts Center. Consider Roe Jan Brewing Co. for a night out or Berkshire Botanical Garden if you're travelling with kids. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Great Barrington, MA

What's nearby

  • Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Housatonic River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Housatonic River Walk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Mansfield Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Great Barrington Historical Society & Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guido’s Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Café Holli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Berkshire Mountain Bakery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Victorian Walk to Main Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern Victorian Walk to Main Street?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Victorian Walk to Main Street?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Victorian Walk to Main Street?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Victorian Walk to Main Street located?

Located in the centre of Great Barrington, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Housatonic River Walk and Housatonic River. Lake Mansfield Park and Great Barrington Historical Society & Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Thornton

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Tracy and her family live most of the year in Great Barrington. Tracy is a class teacher at a local Waldorf school and her husband, Michael is an architect. As former New York City dwellers, they love the sophistication and culture of this small town.

Why they chose this property

Living on "The Hill" in Great Barrington is very desirable for raising families, great views of the mountains, and especially to be able to easily walk down to Main Street for restaurants, shops and festivals.

What makes this property unique

The house is very comfortable for families and multi-generational groups. Kids love the 3rd floor loft-like bedrooms that are unique spaces, that feel like a world away (while still being close by).

Languages:

Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin)

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