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.
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Minimum 4 number of nights required for all reservations during the holidays.
No events with over 16 people allowed on the property.
Pets must be disclosed in advance and charged $150 PER NIGHT PER PET, must be kept off beds, furniture poop must be cleaned up from yard.
Important information
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Property Registration Number C0319731130
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
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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Housatonic River Walk - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Lake Mansfield Park - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Monument Mountain - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 35 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Cumberland Farms - 7 min drive
Café Holli - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Marketplace Kitchen Table - 8 min drive
No Comply Foods - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Great Escape Ski Cottage w/HOT TUB @ Great Barrington pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at The Great Escape Ski Cottage w/HOT TUB @ Great Barrington ?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Escape Ski Cottage w/HOT TUB @ Great Barrington on 8 May, 2026 start from S$1,205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Great Escape Ski Cottage w/HOT TUB @ Great Barrington ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Great Escape Ski Cottage w/HOT TUB @ Great Barrington ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Great Escape Ski Cottage w/HOT TUB @ Great Barrington ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Great Escape Ski Cottage w/HOT TUB @ Great Barrington located?
Located in the mountains, this Great Barrington holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Mansfield Park, Housatonic River and Monument Mountain. Housatonic River Walk is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
Reviews
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We really enjoyed our stay in Great Barrington. The location was excellent—close to the mountain and convenient to restaurants and town—and the house was a great fit for our family. Everything was comfortable and made for an easy, relaxing stay. One small thing to note is that the office area with the two twin beds is more of a pass-through space between rooms and doesn’t have blinds, but it didn’t take away from our overall experience. We’d happily stay here again.
The house was amazing! We were 3 families with 6 kids among us and the house had an amazing kids wing with bunk beds, pop a shot, foosball, and air hockey. We skied at butternut and the location was perfect. Hot tub was clutch. Shay was super responsive. Would love to go back again! Highly recommend
Beautiful home in Great Barrington. Close to downtown for shopping and trails for walking and hiking. We had a great time! Shay was easy to communicate with, a 5 start host!
We had a great time at this house. The second living/play room was great for the 8 kids we had with us as it gave them a separate space to play. The large front and back yards also provided ample space to get outdoors. The house was clean and well suited for our large group.
Great house for a large group. Lots of seating areas indoors and outdoors to accommodate kids and adults. House was very clean and kitchen was well stocked for cooking. We loved that the bedrooms were nicely separated for privacy, particularly the bunk rooms and nearby game room. Great for the late nighters in the bunch!Beautiful property and less than 10 mins to town.
This was a wonderful place to stay. Well equipped and comfortable. The owner was responsive to the couple of questions I had. I’d definitely stay here again.
Perfect stay from check in to check out. Lovely home! We enjoyed our stay very much & would definitely stay here again. Comfy beds & lots of activities to keep kiddos happy. Location is great, less than 10 minute drive to downtown Great Barrington. Absolutely great stay!!
We had a wonderful stay as a group of 6 adults and 2 children. The house was very comfortable and clean. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen and excellent set up for kids. The location felt private but was still only a few minutes drive from Great Barrington. Thank you for a great visit!
Our group of 7 women loved our stay at this house. It was immaculately clean and very spacious. The location is about 15 minutes to several different charming towns. The beds are comfortable and it was wonderful to be able to spread out. I would love to stay here again!
A great spot to meetup with our friends and let our kids run around and have a good time. Kid-friendly and nice amenities. A bit on the pricey side, but felt well-taken care of by the host/owner.
There is a game room that provided lots of fun. The linens were luxurious, the kitchen had every utensil. The yard is fenced in, the hot tub was great, we loved it!
Everything was great. My grandson had a blast in the game room and going outside to kick a soccer ball around. The only issue was on our last night sitting in the hot tub there was a smell from under the deck that made it hard to sit out there. No one’s fault - probably an animal or something
The game and bunk rooms were a huge hit with the young children in our group. The house is beautifully decorated and had everything we needed for a long ski weekend, with great access to both Jiminy Peak and Butternut. We look forward to returning next year!
This is a very lovely property, perfect for a long weekend with family. The bedrooms are spread out so that everyone had comfort and privacy. The house has all the expected amenities, lots of fun extras (the basketball game machine!), and has clearly been designed with guests in mind (love the labeling of light switches). Thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated our stay.
The house was great! We are 3 couples who have been getting together once a year for a long weekend. The home met all our needs. We enjoyed cooking, playing games and hanging out watching football. Overall a very nice experience.
The house is clean, spacious and comfortable and well stocked with linens, towels, blankets, cleaning supplies, etc - it looks exactly as pictured and has everything you need. The kids’ ‘playroom’ was a great space even for older children, and allowed adults and kids to truly spread out and enjoy the property. We cooked multiple meals, and had all the equipment we needed. The local Guido’s specialty supermarket had an excellent selection of meats, cheeses and prepared foods, which helped simplify our at home meals. Overall, we loved being so close to Great Barrington and Tanglewood - the location can’t be beat. We would happily return!
This house has a wonderful layout for families. It was beyond amazing for the kids to essentially have an entire wing to themselves. Adult bedrooms and bathrooms were very nice. Comfortable mattresses, lots of spaces to hang and a very nice kitchen. Plenty of hot water for multiple people to shower while the dishwasher was even running. Super close to Butternut for skiing and the town of GB. Would definitely return.
This house was great for our girls weekend! So many bedrooms and everything is decorated so well, definitely felt very comfortable. We were 11 people and had plenty of spaces to hang out as a big group. The pictures don't do it justice. Only thing missing is a pool in the backyard, but for our activities we did not need to go swimming. I would absolutely use this rental again!
Jennifer B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2022
Dear Jennifer,
Thank you for spending a wonderful weekend at GreatEscapeCottage we are so happy that you loved our home and had such a great time! we appreciated your communications and thank you for respecting our home.
Warm regards,
Shay
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.
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.
Languages:
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