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The Great Escape Ski Cottage w/HOT TUB @ Great Barrington
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 163000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Great Barrington, MA
- Place, Housatonic River5 min drive
- Place, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center8 min drive
- Place, Housatonic River Walk8 min drive
- Airport, Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
1 - Master Bedroom -1
1 Queen Bed
2 - Master Bedroom - 2
1 Queen Bed
3 - King Bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
4 - Loft
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
5 - Bunk Room
2 Single Bunk Beds
Office 1
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
First Floor Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
King Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Master - 2 Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master-1 Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Great Escape Ski Cottage w/HOT TUB @ Great Barrington
Well appointed Vacation Cottage, newly renovated by the Owners; An Architect and an Interior Designer as a Modern Farmhouse.
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 large living rooms, an entertaining playroom and a well-equipped Kitchen, Front and Rear covered porches w/ a Hot Tub overlooking the open forest view.
The large open lawn hosts volleyball net, soccer goals, picnic tables with lighting for outdoor dining, Solo fire pit sitting area, BBQ grill and yoga matts for your early am flow.
The Hot Tub for 5 is conveniently located under the covered rear porch overlooking the forest. 5 min drive from Lake Mansfield and the town of Great Barrington and other beautiful surrounding hiking trails.
Complete privacy yet only about 10 min drive from 2 Ski resorts, Butternut & Catamount. 5 min drive from Lake Mansfield and the town of Great Barrington and other beautiful surrounding towns with many options for Restaurants, Shopping, Balling Ally’s, Music & Theatre events and festivals & hiking trails, one would never get bored.
Climbing only 3 steps to the front deck, entering the house into a double ht. foyer that leads to an open floor plan
The house is fully air-conditioned/heated with ample storage and closets for shoes, ski gear and coats. Walking into an open floor plan; Kitchen, Dining & couched Fireplace sitting area & Living Rooms.
The kitchen is fully equipped and has an eat-in island (sits 5). The dining table is large enough to for great family and friends gatherings.
The house has 2 separate large Living Rooms, each equipped with 75” HD smart TV and large sectional sofas.
The playroom includes a full size double Pop-A-Shot (double hoop basketball game), Air Hockey table, a Foosball table, XL Janga, Remi cube, Bingo and other board games.
The Laundry room equipped with 2 Washer machines and 2 Dryers.
The 2nd floor includes a Yoga space / Sitting area overlooking the forest, 2nd Master bedroom, oversized King room with office space and anther bathroom with tub.
Bedrooms:
#1 - Master Bedroom #1 - On First Floor - Queen size bed with private oversize bathroom & jungle shower with 2 windows overlooking the woods while you shower.
The Bedroom includes a comfortable armchair & side table, light night, closet and dresser.
#2 - Master Bedroom #2 - On 2nd Floor - Queen size bed with private bathroom & jungle shower.
The Bedroom includes a comfortable armchair & side table, 2 light night, closet and dresser.
#3 - King Bedroom - On 2nd Floor - Extra Large bedroom with a King size bed and a pull out twin bed and a twin open sofa The room has an eclectic collection of furniture to provide comfort and function with a reading nook. The Bedroom includes a comfortable armchair & side table, light night, closet and dresser.
The full bathroom with a tub is across from it.
#4 - Queen Bedroom - Queen size bed with a built-in loft over it with a twin mattress. The Bedroom includes a side table, light night, closet and
Dresser.
#5 - Bunk Bedroom - Sleeps 4 on twin size mattresses on 2 bunk beds. The Bedroom light night for each bed personal cabbie unit for each of the 4 guest.
The 4th full bathroom is located on the first floor.
Each Queen bed has 4 pillows (2 down pillows and 2 alternatives and a down comforter).
- An Office / Open Gallery Space is located on the upper floor with a sofa and a trundle bed under it, providing additional two twin size sleeping beds arrangement.
Each guest gets 2 large towels.
Important highlight features - Covid prevention Committed, Completely fenced backyard, private parking spaces, Strong WiFi, the house is Fully Air-Conditioned.
Night light for each bed and Designated storage space for each of the guests
European comfort - all bed linens are are 100% Cotton/400-600 thread.
Down pillows & white goose Down comforters.
The Cottage has an Alarm system and security cameras that are directly connected 24/7 Fire & Police departments. Outdoor Solar lights around the back yards. And a smokeless fire pit (Solo) & Hot Tub for 5.
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 large living rooms, an entertaining playroom and a well-equipped Kitchen, Front and Rear covered porches w/ a Hot Tub overlooking the open forest view.
The large open lawn hosts volleyball net, soccer goals, picnic tables with lighting for outdoor dining, Solo fire pit sitting area, BBQ grill and yoga matts for your early am flow.
The Hot Tub for 5 is conveniently located under the covered rear porch overlooking the forest. 5 min drive from Lake Mansfield and the town of Great Barrington and other beautiful surrounding hiking trails.
Complete privacy yet only about 10 min drive from 2 Ski resorts, Butternut & Catamount. 5 min drive from Lake Mansfield and the town of Great Barrington and other beautiful surrounding towns with many options for Restaurants, Shopping, Balling Ally’s, Music & Theatre events and festivals & hiking trails, one would never get bored.
Climbing only 3 steps to the front deck, entering the house into a double ht. foyer that leads to an open floor plan
The house is fully air-conditioned/heated with ample storage and closets for shoes, ski gear and coats. Walking into an open floor plan; Kitchen, Dining & couched Fireplace sitting area & Living Rooms.
The kitchen is fully equipped and has an eat-in island (sits 5). The dining table is large enough to for great family and friends gatherings.
The house has 2 separate large Living Rooms, each equipped with 75” HD smart TV and large sectional sofas.
The playroom includes a full size double Pop-A-Shot (double hoop basketball game), Air Hockey table, a Foosball table, XL Janga, Remi cube, Bingo and other board games.
The Laundry room equipped with 2 Washer machines and 2 Dryers.
The 2nd floor includes a Yoga space / Sitting area overlooking the forest, 2nd Master bedroom, oversized King room with office space and anther bathroom with tub.
Bedrooms:
#1 - Master Bedroom #1 - On First Floor - Queen size bed with private oversize bathroom & jungle shower with 2 windows overlooking the woods while you shower.
The Bedroom includes a comfortable armchair & side table, light night, closet and dresser.
#2 - Master Bedroom #2 - On 2nd Floor - Queen size bed with private bathroom & jungle shower.
The Bedroom includes a comfortable armchair & side table, 2 light night, closet and dresser.
#3 - King Bedroom - On 2nd Floor - Extra Large bedroom with a King size bed and a pull out twin bed and a twin open sofa The room has an eclectic collection of furniture to provide comfort and function with a reading nook. The Bedroom includes a comfortable armchair & side table, light night, closet and dresser.
The full bathroom with a tub is across from it.
#4 - Queen Bedroom - Queen size bed with a built-in loft over it with a twin mattress. The Bedroom includes a side table, light night, closet and
Dresser.
#5 - Bunk Bedroom - Sleeps 4 on twin size mattresses on 2 bunk beds. The Bedroom light night for each bed personal cabbie unit for each of the 4 guest.
The 4th full bathroom is located on the first floor.
Each Queen bed has 4 pillows (2 down pillows and 2 alternatives and a down comforter).
- An Office / Open Gallery Space is located on the upper floor with a sofa and a trundle bed under it, providing additional two twin size sleeping beds arrangement.
Each guest gets 2 large towels.
Important highlight features - Covid prevention Committed, Completely fenced backyard, private parking spaces, Strong WiFi, the house is Fully Air-Conditioned.
Night light for each bed and Designated storage space for each of the guests
European comfort - all bed linens are are 100% Cotton/400-600 thread.
Down pillows & white goose Down comforters.
The Cottage has an Alarm system and security cameras that are directly connected 24/7 Fire & Police departments. Outdoor Solar lights around the back yards. And a smokeless fire pit (Solo) & Hot Tub for 5.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pet fee is charged @ $150 per night per pet.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0319731130
About the area
Great Barrington
Located in Great Barrington, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Tanglewood Music Center and Art et Industrie are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite. Travelling with kids? Consider Berkshire Botanical Garden and Hoffman's Pottery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Great Barrington, MA
What's nearby
- Housatonic River - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Monument Mountain - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
- Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
- Lake Mansfield Park - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
- Housatonic River Walk - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cumberland Farms - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Café Holli - 7 min drive
- Pizza House - 6 min drive
- Patisserie Lenox - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
23 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Nathaniel H.
10 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nathaniel H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danielle R.
30 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in the Berkshires
Danielle R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol R.
5 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect New England getaway
Carol R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne K.
4 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Suzanne K.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anita S.
22 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot!
Anita S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea C.
20 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Escape
Andrea C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Victoria C.
19 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home! Great for families and groups
Victoria C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
margaret t.
27 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
kids loved it
margaret t.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff Y.
3 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious & Kid-Friendly
Jeff Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meredith C.
11 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. It was the perfect home for all of our college girlfriends to gather!
Meredith C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim F.
17 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Experience
Kim F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monica F.
7 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family weekend
Monica F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra K.
19 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Debra K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca B.
11 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Barrington
Rebecca B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Juliane M., Oakdale
11 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Gathering
Juliane M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff B.
3 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff
Jeff B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly K., Brooklyn
8 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, well located house
Kimberly K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B., NEW YORK
9 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Jennifer B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ariel N.
24 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house for large group!
Ariel N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra C., Coral Gables, Fl
8 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Family Vacation
Sandra C.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
DOROTHY L., SCARSDALE, Westchester County, NY
16 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and well-appointed
DOROTHY L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Bruce B.
8 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving with family
Bruce B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
6/10 Okay
Rick G.
26 Aug, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Rick G.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Annie K.
6 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
Annie K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Shay Alster
The owners are an Architect and an Interior Designer who got together to create a special and unique upscaled experience for families & friends in the beautiful Berkshires.
Why they chose this property
The property is situated on a large piece of land and offer many fun activities in and around the house. Perfect for 2-3 families who wants to explore the many activities that the area has to offer. Music / Food / Wine festivals, Amazing hikes around the mountains, rivers and lakes, Go Skiing @ Catamount / Butternut or any of the close resorts around us and visit Beautiful towns such as Great Barrington, Stockbridge and Lenox....
The home is 5 min drive from Lake Mansfield and the town of Great Barrington and other beautiful surrounding to so much to see & do, OR just stay home, go exercise or relax....You have everything that you need.
The home is 5 min drive from Lake Mansfield and the town of Great Barrington and other beautiful surrounding to so much to see & do, OR just stay home, go exercise or relax....You have everything that you need.
What makes this property unique
Completely renovated house with NEW bathrooms, bedrooms and furniture around the entire house. A fun indoor "Club" / Living Room space with many games like Air Hockey, Basketball (Pop-A-Shot), Foosball, Over-size Janga & Connect 4.....etc., and outdoor games such as Soccer goals, Volleyball net, Corn hole set....etc. and a great Fire Pit.
The house has outdoor front & rear decks with seating areas. Note that the house located 5 min drive from Lake Mansfield and the town of Great Barrington center.
The house has outdoor front & rear decks with seating areas. Note that the house located 5 min drive from Lake Mansfield and the town of Great Barrington center.
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