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Wildlife Lakeside Cottage beautiful views, amazing wildlife, great location

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A lakeside garden with a picnic table and a barbecue grill.
Dining area in kitchen
Driveway entrance
Newly added main floor master bedroom with cathedral ceiling and full bath
Brook

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lanesborough, MA
  • Place, Cheshire Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Tanglewood Music Center
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main floor Master bedroom suite

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Queen Bedroom.

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3 part of Master Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Heated radiant flooring.

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wildlife Lakeside Cottage beautiful views, amazing wildlife, great location

Light and bright defines the newly renovated cabin boasting spectacular wood throughout and freshly decorated rooms. Radiant heated marble tiles offer cozy warmth during cooler moments as guests gather in the large 20 x 20' kitchen. There is a downstairs queen bedroom with Spring 2025 upgrades including cathedral ceiling an additional shower and toilet area along with enhanced lake views! There is also another first floor full bath with a Jacuzzi tub and a shower too. The second floor has another queen room, and a third room with two twin beds; these share a conveniently located half bath. The house has a screened in porch and various spots both inside and out to watch the prominent wildlife. Bird lovers will be allured by an incredible sanctuary where ducks, blue herons, geese, songbirds and even an occasional bald eagle an be spotted! Outdoor activities such as running/biking, fishing/boating are an easy walk away. The abutting lake does grow weeds seasonally, especially in the summer months, which will limit water activities. For conditions during your stay message Jill.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Discuss event plans with the host.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
We ask that guests keep the pets off furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C1697888103
Property # 2196065vb
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. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Discuss event plans with the host.
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

About the area

Lanesborough

Located in Lanesborough, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Bas Ridge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Greylock State Reservation and Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center. Lichtenstein Center for the Arts and Berkshire Museum are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Lanesborough, MA

What's nearby

  • Cheshire Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - 21 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Hancock Shaker Village - 27 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 33 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 34 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Station - 8 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Friendly's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wildlife Lakeside Cottage beautiful views, amazing wildlife, great location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Wildlife Lakeside Cottage beautiful views, amazing wildlife, great location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wildlife Lakeside Cottage beautiful views, amazing wildlife, great location?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wildlife Lakeside Cottage beautiful views, amazing wildlife, great location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wildlife Lakeside Cottage beautiful views, amazing wildlife, great location located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Cheshire Reservoir and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pontoosuc Lake and St Mary's of the Assumption Church. Mount Greylock State Reservation and Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barrett N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location. Very quiet and peaceful. Great kitchen for cooking. Plenty of room to hang out both indoors and outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. And when it snowed, they coordinated somebody to come and snowblow the driveway (twice!). Place is very quiet, spacious. Directions for how to use the home was very straightforward! (thermostats, jacuzzi)Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was lovely and clean. We very much enjoyed the outdoor space, even in October! and stayed an extra night! Jill was wonderful and available for any questions and recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean, family friendly, host was very attentive with communication and quickly fixed a very routine issue that didn’t even interfere with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun L.

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

Family Weekend

Beautiful house and location that was perfect for a family weekend. Would 100% recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is immaculate. Loved the fire pit and the jacuzzi. Very comfortable house. We spent quite a bit of time relaxing on the deck of the living room. We did get a bit lost getting there, but the caretaker, Jill, was readily available and not only helped us with directions, but gave us suggestions on where to go for groceries, etc. Very friendly and helpful woman.
From the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Quiet lakeside retreat

We love this comfortable cottage and quiet location, perfect for a relaxing vacation spent bird watching, biking the nearby rail trail, and hiking with our dog. This was our fourth time staying here-- impressed with the beautiful updates to the master bedroom, now a suite with its own bathroom! We'll be coming back again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2025
Thank you for staying with us once again! You are an amazing guest and a joy to host. We look forward to your future visits!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Lakeside retreat

Our second stay at this lovely lakeside cottage-- great location, quiet and relaxing retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Serene Lake House

We enjoyed our stay—amazing garden and bird life!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home next to lake. Many hiking/lake spots within a reasonable drive. Lovely small waterfall along the driveway. Very close to rail trail. Walk to fishing spot as well as good fishing in nearby lakes. As noted in the property description,on/in the lake activities during the summer months are limited by plant growth in the lake. Spent sometime watching the birds on the lake. Dog friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Love the seclusion

We enjoyed relaxing, an easy walk to a great rail trail, visiting Balance Rock and great takeout food. Love that our pup is able to join us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Relaxing lakeside getaway

We loved our stay at this cute, comfortable house -- drinking coffee on the deck and watching the birds, biking and dog walking on the nearby Ashuwillticook trail, relaxing on the screened porch in the afternoon. Very nice kitchen and bath, with everything you could need for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Lakeside getaway

We love this comfortable and well equipped cottage -- close to the Ashuwillticook bike path, great kitchen space, wonderful balcony and screened porch. We're repeat visitors and will return again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn K.

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

Perfect Trip!

This lake house was exactly what we hoped for in an anniversary weekend trip. The wildlife, peacefulness, hot tub, and bonfire were all perfect. Jill was so quick to respond and seemed to really care about the quality of our time at her home. We’d love to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Private lakeside cottage

This was our favorite rental so far. We loved to privacy, the location on the water, and the closeness to the walking trail. The cottage was very comfortable and there was plenty of space for all 6 of us. We had an enjoyable trip and the kids absolutely loved playing there. It was great to have direct contact with the homeowners throughout the visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
You were the perfect renters and we are grateful for your enjoyment, respect and cleanliness of our newly renovated Lakehouse. We hope to share it with you all again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

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

Great spot for a few day stay!

We enjoyed our stay at the lake house. House was cute and location was great for what we were there for , less then 15 minutes from skiing. There’s a target less then two miles away and a good bar/ restaurant also two miles away. Good for a burger or a sandwich. Communication with the property owner was outstanding, she was quick to answer any questions we had and to let us know she was there if we needed anything ! We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna P.

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

Great time

Very clean, comfortable and secluded without being isolated. A big portion of the backyard was literally underwater due to the unusual amount of rain. But the water was clean and the kids and the dog had a blast playing in it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Great Spot

This was a great spot, it felt like we were on our own private island! Cabin is on the small side, but has everything you need with spectacular lake views. My kids are in college in Mass and NY, so it was better to rent the house and meet there for Thanksgiving, we had a wonderful time. Antiquing and other activities in the area. Also great hiking, but a little too cold on our trip. We did miss having a dishwasher
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Meghan L.

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

Summer 2023

The house was very comfortable for our family of four. Very peaceful location perfect for relaxing out on the deck. The kitchen could use additional glassware and a new coffee maker. Otherwise the house is well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mistie p.

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

Amazing!

This cottage is very clean, incredibly cozy and has plenty of space to enjoy a weekend without ever leaving. The rail trail is in walking distance and a quick walk results in phenomenal views. The kitchen is full of maps of other area hikes, as well. The owners were quick to respond when we noted we'd arrived and seemed genuinely interested in our happiness. We hope to come back in the summer and head out on the lake! The only negative thing about this place is that we had to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2021
Mistie, thank you so much for your kind review. We hope to share our place with you again soon. Be well.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jean F.

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

Serene and Tranquil

The property is lovely and private. Kitchen has all you need ( except a dish washer) . The grill area has beautiful view of the pond. Only negative was that the dryer was stuffed with damp linens, no towels in the bathroom . The ones we found were very old and the kitchen garbage had not been taken out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
I certainly apologize for the cleaning lady’s forgetfulness to take out the kitchen trash bag. (I’m sure it was her oversight). As for the linens in the dryer , it would have been great to just finish the dry cycle. We have many new towels in the towel closet and in individual rooms, but don’t keep them hanging in the bathroom. Otherwise I’m glad you enjoyed the other parts of your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Relaxation in the Berkshires

The recently renovated home has all modern and updated amenities but retains the rustic feel of a Berkshires experience. The Lanesboro property is perfect for relaxation and unwinding in the Berkshires. It is a quiet get away yet very accessible to all of the fun and recreation of the Berkshires. We enjoyed a pontoon rental, outdoor summer adventures at Jiminy Peak, hiked Mount Greylock, and enjoyed the quiet and friendly energy of the restaurants and people of Adams, MA. This is a perfect getaway for a weekend, week, or even more if you want to enjoy quiet time, fishing, or just reading a great book. Renters should note that although it is a waterfront property, there is no direct access for canoes or kayaks from the home itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Of course , always great to hear when our guests enjoy their stay. During the summer the lake is difficult to access because of all the vegetation, but for the rest of the year, the access from our frontage is perfectly fine for kayaks and canoes.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

jason H.

Just what we needed- Serenity

Book this house in any and all seasons. Living in Brooklyn and working in Manhattan may be the dream for many, but it's hard living. We needed some peace and quiet. We chose to stay here and never regretted the decision. The house is an absolute dream. It has mid century charm as well as all of the modern conveniences and luxuries. Heated marble floors, a 2 person spa tub, large 4k TV and more. The front, screened, porch has 4 comfortable seats and reading light. Two of the seats are slide/rockers and the others are large Adirondack chairs. I would recommend you bring a couple camping fold chairs with you. The lake offers beautiful views of wildlife and provides a great deal of privacy. While the water levels were too low to kayak in the section behind the house this week, the other section is ideal. In other seasons or different years you will likely be able to put the kayak or canoe in the water just behind the deck. Perhaps one day they will install a small dock/walkway to aid in this. Even without I would recommend this to anyone looking for a large home and peace. The location is simple amazing for any guests, regardless of their agenda. We were there for leaf peeping(peak week!) and to re-live a trip we took 20 years earlier as teenagers. Activities nearby: The lake house is minutes from Jiminy Peak ski resort(all seasons activities) other ski options Tanglewood music venue(world class) Mount Greylock and dozens of other hikes for all abilities Fishing Biking Hunting Antiques Excellent live theater Very good food Close to Bennington VT (or drive a little more for Brattleboro. It's worth it!) Lenox, Great Barrington, Williamstown and more destinations to visit for Berkshire charm. Outlet shopping at Lee Target is 5 mins away for food or other needs at the house. The kitchen in the house is outstanding! I can go on and on about the wonderful home David and his wife have created. It is warm, inviting and fills you with a sense of peace. Ending each day there will create memories you will cherish for years. Note: if you are not an outdoors person, prepare yourself. This isn't a suburban lifestyle. The home is modern and clean but you are IN nature. You will see animals and insects on your journey. Live with nature, don't fight it. **Also be mindful that a very sweet cat lives in the nearby home and sometimes can be seen near the Rambling stream or waterfall that runs parallel to the driveway. Please drive slow to protect our friend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review ; it reminds me well of the reasons we bought and totally renovated this special place/peninsula on the waters edge where the Hoosic River starts the giant Hoosic/Cheshire Lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

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

Perfect for Families

Great location, close to all of the attractions the Berkshires has to offer. Cozy home, great for families with busy babies and pets. Super responsive hosts, thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Perfect

Nice clean and warm ...very picturesque
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Your host

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I am honored to represent David and Geeta, the owners of this amazing property. They have created a bright, warm, and peace filled cottage that they are excited to share. Nestled in the cozy Berkshire town of Lanesboro it is close to many popular attractions, yet it is private, surrounded by the beauty of nature at its best! Together, we look forward to serving you!
Smiles,
Jill

Why they chose this property

Secluded and picturesque!

What makes this property unique

Newly renovated cottage with
radiant floor heating in kitchen and bath.
Beautiful tub. Screened in porch. In the Spring of 2025 we upgraded the master bedroom with more space, a shower and toilet area, cathedral ceiling and enhanced lake views!

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