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Where to stay around Berkshire County, US?
Our 2018 property listings offer a large selection of 642 vacation rentals near Berkshire County. From 362 Houses to 122 Condos/Apartments, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Berkshire County for a holiday or a weekend are on VRBO.
What are the most popular destinations to visit in Berkshire County?
There are many lovely places to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Berkshire County. From VRBO travelers, the top most popular destinations to visit are:
- Great Barrington: 493 vacation rentals
- Lenox: 353 vacation rentals
- Stockbridge: 443 vacation rentals
- Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort: 437 vacation rentals
- Lee: 469 vacation rentals
And VRBO offers you the chance to discover many other popular destinations in Berkshire County! Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available in other popular destinations.
What are the main cities to discover in Berkshire County?
Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the cities with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Berkshire County:
- Great Barrington: 493 rentals
- Lenox: 353 rentals
- Stockbridge: 443 rentals
- Lee: 469 rentals
- Williamstown: 192 rentals
For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Can I find easy-access vacation rentals when traveling by plane to Berkshire County?
Yes of course. Our owners offer a large selection of vacation rentals near airports. The airports with a large selection of vacation rentals in Berkshire County are:
- Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza): 660 vacation rentals
- Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal): 626 vacation rentals
- Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County): 502 vacation rentals
For other airports, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Near which points of interest can I spend my holidays in Berkshire County?
VRBO offers a large selection of rentals near lovely places in Berkshire County. From VRBO travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
- Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort: 437 rentals
- Ski Butternut: 658 rentals
- Pittsfield Station: 572 rentals
- Mount Greylock: 254 rentals
- Chapin Library of Rare Books and Manuscripts: 254 rentals
But there are many other points of interest around Berkshire County listed on VRBO where you can find your place to stay. Just write your wanted destination in our search bar and have a look at our selection.
Berkshire County: affectionately called "the Berkies"
Berkshire County occupies a swath of western Massachusetts and has a reputation as one of the state's cultural hotspots,with year-round theater productions, dance performances and plenty of fascinating museums. It's affectionately called "the Berkies" by locals who passionately love their little slice of the US, for good reason, with the astonishingly attractive landscape providing a playground for all sorts of activities. When you stay in a Berkshire County vacation rental, you can saddle up for horseback riding adventures, go hiking up through the mountains, or jump into kayaks to paddle along the rivers and lakes.
Outdoor adventures in Berkshire County
The county might be known for its art, but its scenery and outdoor activities don't let the side down either. If you're looking for all-guns-blazing activities like whizzing through the canopies on zip-lines, hurtling down the pathways on mountain bikes, or riding the white-water rapids, you'll find it here. Alternatively, if you're looking for more sedate outdoor pursuits, like walking the footpaths or swinging your clubs on the sunny golf courses, you'll find those near your Berkshire County vacation rental too. As the winter snows roll in, you'll find a whole new host of thrill-seeking sports, like skiing and ice skating.
A thriving art scene in Berkshire County
When you stay in a Berkshire County vacation rental, you can immerse yourself in this cultural part of Massachusetts. There's a long heritage here, which is reflected in the many museums, historic sites and gardens, many of which are family-friendly. There's a thriving visual arts scene in the county and whatever time of year that you visit, there's always a dance performance, theater production, or concert to enjoy. Alternatively, you can drop into one of the independent art galleries or centers, where you can pick up a locally-made piece to take home or join one of the classes.
Don't discount the spring in Berkshire County
The summer season brings in vacationing families, who come to bask in the bright and sunny weather. If you plan to visit between July and August, be sure to book up your Berkshire County vacation rental early to avoid disappointment. If you want to avoid the swarms of travelers, you could consider visiting in spring, when the hiking trails are filled with blooming wild flowers and the wildlife begins to awaken after the long winter. Later in the year, you can pick up a steal on rentals and enjoy the famously good Massachusetts fall foliage.
Ambling moose in Berkshire County
You'll never be far from nature when you stay in a Berkshire County vacation rental, though try the 6,000-hectare October Mountain State Forest, the largest woodland in the state. During September and October, the forest bursts into hues of yellow, orange and red and there isn't a more spectacular time to visit. While you hike through the park, keep a beady eye out for wild foxes slinking around the forest floors, or circling birds of prey, like bald eagles and migrating hawks, overhead. There are bigger beasts to spot as well, like deer and giant moose, which are seen ambling around the lakes.