Modern Cottage Minutes from Downtown Great Barrington

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 103560 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Great Barrington, MA

Housatonic River Walk5 min drive
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center6 min drive
Ski Butternut9 min drive
Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza)10 min drive

We had two families, each with two kids. House was great, would return.

Jon G.

Feb 19, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lower Level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Magnificent 5BR contemporary & only a 5 minute drive to downtown Great Barrington! Minutes to Butternut and Catamount Ski Resorts. Check out the Norman Rockwell Museum or the Edith Wharton House. Quick access to Tanglewood, farmers markets, shopping, theatre and more! Loads of sunlight throughout with open floor plan. Floor to ceiling windows & cathedral ceiling in kitchen & great room. The master suite also has floor to ceiling windows & cathedral ceiling. This home truly brings the outdoor beauty inside. State-of-the-art chef's kitchen opens to a huge deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped, level property. Home also features a den, living room, family room plus a lower level recreation room with wood fireplace. Property is surrounded by majestic hardwoods & evergreens, creating serenity & privacy. Elliptical and air bike. Guests use exercise equipment at their own risk. Property has full house Generac backup system.

Property manager

480-734-0154

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Gym

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 29

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests use exercise equipment at their own risk. Dogs must be leashed outside fenced yard. No excessive noise after 8PM and before 8AM

Upon checkout please place sheets and towels in washing machine and turn on. Leave key in Lockbox.

Garbage pick up Tuesday Morning (6-7 AM). Please take out garbage by placing bags in garbage and recycling cans Monday Eve and bring to street.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Property Registration Number C2113617600

About the area

Great Barrington

Located in Great Barrington, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jug End State Reservatio and Dry Hill. 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 Walk - 5 min drive
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive
Lake Mansfield Park - 7 min drive
Ski Butternut - 9 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 15 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 34 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
528 Cafe - 6 min drive
Berkshire Mountain Bakery - 6 min drive
Barrington Brewery & Restaurant - 6 min drive
SoCo Creamery - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Cottage Minutes from Downtown Great Barrington pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Modern Cottage Minutes from Downtown Great Barrington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Cottage Minutes from Downtown Great Barrington?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Cottage Minutes from Downtown Great Barrington located?

Located in the mountains, this Great Barrington holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Housatonic River and Lake Mansfield Park, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Housatonic River Walk and Art et Industrie are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Roz B.

13 May 2024

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

Beauty & Comfort in the Berkshires

We are frequent VRBO users and this was one of our most comfortable and easy stays. The property and house are beautiful and located on a very pretty cul de sac. House is very convenient to downtown Great Barrington shops and restaurants. House is very well equipped with kitchen and bathroom supplies. Lots of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy in the multiple family room / den areas. Our host, Rob, was extremely responsive and helpful. Would definitely return to this house for a family or friend vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

3 May 2024

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

Exceeded expectations

We had 7 adults and 3 children for our stay and the house was bigger and better than the listing made it out to be. There was plenty of gear for infants (2 crib/pack n plays), high chair, baby swing, etc. even some scooters in the garage. We had a lovely time. The only negative is that two out of the 3 kids got ticks on them while playing in the backyard but that’s not the owners fault.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

17 March 2024

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

Peaceful stay in Great Barrington

We stayed at the property for a girls weekend - 10 women in their 40s. The kitchen was enormous and great for cooking, feeding a crowd, and hanging out. Three separate living room areas gave us plenty of room for relaxing, playing some games, and reading. Close to adorable downtown Great Barrington and convenient to grocery stores and good restaurants. We’d absolutely stay at this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

23 February 2024

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

Great place for family ski weekend

The house was very comfortable with ample space to hang out as a family and cook. We really enjoyed our visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

19 February 2024

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

Great House

We had two families, each with two kids. House was great, would return.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by 480-734-0154

Rob Cohen was born and raised in the Boston, MA area, where he graduated from Harvard University in 1982. After spending two years apprenticing at a law firm in Madison, Wisconsin he returned to Boston where he attended Boston University School of Law, passed the Massachusetts Bar, and began to practice law as a litigator on the "front lines" as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Boston.
After several years of conducting litigation, Robert was named General Counsel to City of Boston Zoning Board of Appeals and formed and acted as Director for the Boston Environmental Strike Team in 1996. This innovative approach to improving the urban quality of life was recognized by the EPA as a model for municipal action.
In 1999, Robert was appointed Director of Plans and Zoning for the City of Boston and Assistant Commissioner of the Inspection Services Department where he remained for three years until moving to Arizona. Once in Arizona, Robert passed the Bar in the summer of 2002 while doing municipal contract work in the Phoenix area.
In 2003, he earned his Arizona Real Estate License. Robert has directed over $200 million in residential real estate transactions in Arizona. He set up the Rob Cohen Group at Keller Williams in 2005. Since 2008, he has been a Top Ten Agent in the State of Arizona (as per Ranking Arizona) and was a Top Producer there every year. In the summer 2017 Rob decided to transfer his license to a boutique agency that some of his colleagues founded called Desert Dream Realty located in Old Town Cave Creek. He is the Top Producing Agent there as well. In 2021 he decided to move back to his native Massachusetts and now resides full time in the Berkshires with his wife Cindy while he continues to direct his AZ business remotely.

Why they chose this property

What a beautiful Berkshire property nestled in a quiet cut de sac just outside of quaint Great Barrington. As Vogue writer Kaitlyn Wilde wrote "Great Barrington has become one of the most popular destinations in the highlands of Massachusetts. Though it has over 250 years of history woven through it (the Berkshires are the birthplace of W.E.B. Dubois, and Edith Wharton called it home far before Meryl Streep visited) it’s pulsing with a revival that not only evokes appreciation for its long-standing appeal, but also an evolution that’s representative of our farm-to-table loving, environmentally conscious generation. Great Barrington lies at the foot of Monument Mountain and Mount Everett. Officially named an Appalachian Trail community in 2009, laying out a welcome mat and resources to the millions of hikers that pass through each year, the scenery is a constant reminder of all the possible activities to be enjoyed. With over 7,200 acres of state forest and hundreds of easily accessible trails only moments from the town’s center, visitors truly get to choose their own adventure. Climb to one of the various summits overlooking the mountain range and the Housatonic River and pause to marvel at the natural ponds and more evergreens than you ever expected to find south of Vermont. Pick up the local Shoppers’ Guide and bounce from antique fair to tag sale to barn sale, collecting rare and valuable items that haven’t yet been priced with a tourist’s inflation. Walk around town while sipping coffee from Fuel, and satisfy a sweet tooth with ice cream from SoCo Creamery or a bag of rare licorice from Robin’s Candy Shop. Ski, snowboard, or snowshoe at Butternut or Catamount in the winter. Take a dip in the Green River in the summer. Enjoy cuisine that rivals some of New York’s best, and art galleries and live music that you can experience without ever having to move your car. "

What makes this property unique

Brand new general full house electricity back up in case of power outage. Large fenced dog run attached to patio-just open the door and let your pup run free! 75" Smart TV in Great Room. Massage Chair, large fully equipped kitchen the Nespresso, Keurig and traditional coffee maker and juicer!