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Charming Lakeview Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Pittsfield, MA
  • Place, Onota Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tanglewood Music Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Lakeview Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires

Relax in your island cottage overlooking beautiful Onota Lake in the heart of the Berkshires. Take in 180 degree pristine lake and mountain views from the cozy living room. Custom kitchen with everything you need. Peaceful and spacious queen bedroom. Comfortable living room has full size sofa bed to accommodate whole families. Convenient lake access with beach and boat launch just a few houses away to launch your very own kayak or canoe. Beautiful deck, patio and gardens offer lots of outdoor space to unwind. Cottage is completely updated with open floor plan, stylish details and fully equipped for short- and long-term getaways. Central AC, WIFI, and gas heating for year-round comfort.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Home has a pack n play, baby sheets and blankets.
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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 C0509092360
Property # 4434066vb
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

About the area

Pittsfield

Located in Pittsfield, this cottage is on a lake. Colonial Theater and Herman Melville's Arrowhead are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary and Tracy Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. Lichtenstein Center for the Arts and Berkshire Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Onota Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hancock Shaker Village - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 27 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - 29 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Williams College - 38 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 11 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alltown - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rare 297 Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakeview Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Lakeview Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lakeview Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lakeview Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lakeview Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Onota Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pontoosuc Lake and Pittsfield Dog Park. Crane Museum of Papermaking and Barrington Stage Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best vacation rental I have experienced. It was so comfortable and relaxing. Nice touches throughout the home without the clutter. I have family in the area so I hope to be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2025
Thank you, Laurel! What a lovely note. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please reach out any time to book our lake cottage. -Cassie & Matt
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10/10 Excellent

Amelia M.

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

Beautiful home near the lake!

We had a great time. House was beautiful and very clean, in a lovely neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2025
Thank you! Please visit any time.
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was beautiful, quiet and well stocked. It was also centrally located to everything we wanted to see and do. The owners were easy to communicate with and responses were prompt. We highly recommend it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2025
Thank you, Shelly! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please reach out any time to book our cottage. -Cassie & Matt
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty much only slept there but were very comfortable when were there. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a beautiful location. Matt & Cassie appear to have thought of everything you may need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2025
Thank you, Lesley! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you reach out again to book our cottage. -Cassie & Matt
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10/10 Excellent

james h.

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

jim and peggy

the place is amazing and the owners are so responsive and nice; views are spectacular and such a comfortable place to kick back and relax. very special place. we loved our stay there so very much.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2025
Thank you very much. We enjoyed having you and would welcome you back anytime. -Matt & Cassie
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10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! No issues!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My visit was wonderful! The house was immaculate and had everything I needed and more. It was decorated so quaint and comfortable.It is across the street from the lake and the view of the water and mountains. A beautiful spot to stay.Matt the host was a pleasure to communicate with. I will hopefully stay there when I visit the Berkshires again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2025
Thank you, Cathy! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please reach out any time to book our cottage. -Cassie & Matt
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, beautiful area in nice neighborhood. Very private. everything you would need is here. Location is within minutes of restaurants and activities. Centrally located in Berkshire County. Great area to walk. Interior is homey, warm and sooo comfortable. Enjoy!
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2025
Thank you, Patty. We enjoyed hosting you at our lake cottage in the Berkshires, and we hope to welcome you again! -Cassie & Matt
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky B.

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

Its nice and cozy. Very comfortable no issues checking in and it's close to the lake.

Took my son to go fishing, Magnet fishing. He played with his remote control speed boat. We grilled out and enjoyed the beautiful view..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2025
Thank you very much. We enjoyed having you and would welcome you back anytime. -Matt & Cassie
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10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is Cute, extremely clean and so convenient to everything we needed. All the conveniences of home. Loved the kayak and thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to the birds in the neighbors garden. The bed is a bit small and softer than we’re used to, but literally the only negative. It was just hubs and I . I Would recommend . Host was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2025
Thank you, Beth. We enjoyed hosting you and your family at our lake cottage in the Berkshires, and we hope to welcome you both again in the future! You were lovely guests. Wishing you well. -Cassie & Matt
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is amazing! This is my second time staying here and plan to book in October. The cottage is at Onota Lake, a beautiful lake among the Berkshire Hills. It is cozily decorated so beautifully and always immaculate.. I find a lot of peace staying here and wouldn’t stay anywhere else. Matt the host is wonderful and approachable for any questions. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Matt Herrick

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I was born and raised in the Berkshires and love it for its beauty, arts, and charm. Today my wife and I reside most of the year in Bethesda, Maryland with our son and two dogs and make it back to the Berkshires whenever we have the chance.

Why they chose this property

Thomas Island is a hidden gem on Onota Lake in the Berkshires. It’s a tight-knit community filled with lake lovers and good people.

What makes this property unique

Our charming cottage overlooks the lake and is just steps away from a small community beach and boat launch. It’s a charming house modernized for today’s travelers.
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