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Calling all thespians – Becket and performance art go hand in hand. This otherwise sleepy town in the Berkshires backcountry is home to one of the most acclaimed dance centers and performance schools in the whole of the United States: Jacob's Pillow. A trip there is easy if you've bagged one of the Becket vacation rentals on offer in West Becket. You'll be able to see the timber-faced Ted Shawn Theatre, catch open-air productions in the summer months and enjoy the institution's historic tea gardens and cafes.
Life in Becket moves slowly. You'll find plenty of time to meditate and practice morning yoga in the garden of your cozy woodland lodge before pulling on your walking boots. Then, it's time to hit the nature trails that weave up and down October Mountain or between the Berkshire lakes. Birdwatching and viewing the changing colors of fall leaves are both popular pastimes, along with freshwater fishing, farm visits and cross-country skiing when the snow has fallen between December and March.
Becket can seem like a completely different place from season to season. The summer is probably the most popular time to seek out Becket vacation rentals – people come for the beautiful hiking on the Appalachian Trail and open-air theater during the warm months of June, July and August. Fall ushers in the characteristic color changes of the New England autumn, and then there's the winter, which often sees snow cover the Berkshires. This means cross-country skiing and a plenty of cozying up with friends and family in the highland lodges.
Becket vacation rentals are a ticket to the beautiful Berkshires. This highland region of western MA is famed for its undulating peaks and valleys filled with spruce and fir trees. The October Mountain State Forest extends into the town on one side, offering a patchwork of babbling streams and tranquil meadows that are all traversed by a short stretch of the world-famous Appalachian Trail. The smaller Becket State Forest is nearby as well, a perfect place for boating and grassy lakeside picnics in the summer.
Fly into Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal), the closest airport, located 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal), which is 22.9 mi (36.9 km) away.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 378 vacation rentals around Becket. From 305 house rentals to 52 cabin rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.