Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat!

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A lakeside property with a dock, a small bridge, and a house surrounded by dense trees.
A living room with a dark-colored sofa, two cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A room with a brick fireplace, a rocking chair, a wooden table, and a basket.
A two-story house surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A grassy area with a pond, surrounded by dense trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Becket, MA
  • Place, Pyramid Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Jacob's Pillow
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Iroquis Waterfront
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

First. Floor Bath room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Full Bath room

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

Spaces

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

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About the area

Becket

Located in Sherwood Forest, a neighbourhood in Becket, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Jacob's Pillow and Chester Town Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Becket Arts Center and Ashintully Gardens. Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum and Lenox Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Becket, MA

What's nearby

  • Pyramid Lake - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Jacob's Pillow - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Iroquis Waterfront - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Becket Land Trust Historic Quarry - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Chester Town Hall - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Station - 31 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paige's Place - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Papa Bob's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Knox Trail Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Neon Newt - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Becket General Store - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat! located?

Located in Sherwood Forest, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Pyramid Lake and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Iroquis Waterfront. Becket Quarry and Becket Land Trust Historic Quarry are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay at a fantastic lakefront property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group had a lovely stay here with my husky enjoying the property more than all of us! The lake is a gorgeous view and we loved using the fire pit on the chilly autumn nights. Looking forward to coming back again in the summer to enjoy swimming and kayaking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay in Sherwood Forest. The house was amazing and right on a beautiful lake. Larry was a wonderful host, and super easy to communicate with. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time in this comfortable and well appointed home in a peaceful location. My 4 year old enjoyed playing in the water and sleeping on the pull out sofa bed. We enjoyed the kayaks, canoe and paddle board. The communication from the host was clear and detailed. Great location close to hiking, restaurants, etc. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and host responsiveness exceeded expectations Beautiful peaceful spot. Great for families & dogsStayed for 2 nights, wished we booked more!Hiked Sanderson waterfall trail since quarry was closed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities were great, really well stocked kitchen (spices, other staples) which definitely helped as we cooked!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean property. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is clean and comfortable. Its on a beautiful serene lake. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time with the family. Got to provide our grandkids with their 1st canoe adventure! Very peaceful location with lots of hikes around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful quiet spot in Berkshires

Very beautiful and peaceful location. Communication with host was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to get away

We enjoyed our trip! Nice common area for everyone to hang out, fully stocked kitchen, comfy bedrooms, 2 full baths, a cozy wood-burning stove, nice deck with grill, and gorgeous lake / river views on property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time

The house is certainly comfortable but the bug selling points for us were the beautiful decks, the lawns, the lake and the dock. They made the stay just fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this lakefront house. Wonderful to be able to swim, kayak and paddleboard right from the back yard. House is well equipped and it was helpful to be supplied with beach towels and other equipment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend away at this vacation property! It was the perfect place to relax and reconnect with the family. The area was very quiet and peaceful. We hiked each day and especially enjoyed kayaking and fishing on the lake. The house was spotless, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the host responded quickly to our questions. We only wish our stay was longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely 2 days relaxing and reconnecting at this wonderful property! The kids were happy to spend all day kayaking and paddle boarding and exploring the stream. We were sad to leave and look forward to returning. The house was clean and very guest friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful, simple and very clean! The back yard was gorgeous, well maintained and perfect for the pups to run around. If it had been a bit warmer, we would have loved to canoe or kayak around the lake. The leaves were amazing!We also enjoyed some great hikes on the nearby trails each day. Next time we will bring the grandkids!
Back yard
Front of house
Backyard dock
Back of house from lake
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This was the perfect spot for us with the kids. Nighttime fires, easy access canoeing and walking, and comfortable accommodations. We didn't have to leave for the entirety of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our trip with our dog Sammy. The house was very nice and cozy. Larry sent an email ahead of time, with information that pretty much answered all my questions before we even arrived. That was very much appreciated. We would to like to go back during summertime and try out the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house

This is a perfect house, great location, clean, has everything you need and nothing you don't. We stayed in winter, but I imagine it is a real retreat in summer when you can make a full use of the lake. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Excellent two weeks
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect hideaway in Becket

Clearly the owner of this property takes pride in his property. The place was immaculate, the small lake was beautiful, with plenty of fun to be had kayaking and fishing. We have been to the Berkshires many times, but not to Becket - which is as peaceful as could be but still close to all the area has to offer. This property has everything you could want for a peaceful weekend away - everything as advertised and more. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake and retreat

Our family of 2 kids and 2 adults spent a wonderful fall weekend at this clean, well furnished, spacious home on the lake. The kids and grown ups enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding on the perfectly sized lake right off the backyard. We hiked at the local quarry and at night roasted marshmallows in the backyard fire pit under a starry sky. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking for peace, quiet and nature with waaaaay better accommodations than a tent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unplugged

Beautiful setting. Quiet. Peaceful. Everything you need to unplug and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful summer retreat

The house and neighborhood was a perfect peaceful summer retreat from city life. It was a lovely week by the lake with my wife, son, and dog. The house was charming and clean. The natural environment on and surrounding the property is perfect. I loved falling asleep listening to the sounds of the brook. Enjoyed both swimming and fishing in the lake. The check in and check out process was easy. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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