Summary:
Newly renovated three bedroom “on the hill” in Great Barrington awaits your next family stay. Short walk to downtown Great Barrington for dining, easy stroll to Lake Mansfield for swimming or fishing, and walking trails. Quick 20 minute drive to Tanglewood, 5 minutes to Ski Butternut, 15 minutes to Catamount Ski Mountain, 3 minute walking distance to all the great restaurants and shops of downtown Great Barrington and plenty more!
The Space:
Enjoy all day sunlight in this Berkshire gem which is set 100 feet off the road in it's own private setting. Watch the sunrise over the mountain trees while you have your morning coffee and breakfast on the lounge deck off the kitchen. As the sun rotates around the house throughout the day so can you from the kitchen deck to the deck off the living room to enjoy outdoor dining, BBQ, and a gas firepit. In the evening you can choose to also enjoy the wood fire pit with views of town, the mountains, stars, and a rising moon.
Chef’s kitchen complete with a seamless 10 foot quartz countertops that seats 5, gas stove with range hood and microwave. The quiet dishwasher makes cleaning up a breeze. It’s an eat-in kitchen with space for five at the counter and eight at the dining table with views of the mountains and great sun and moonlight.
Just beyond the kitchen is the living room with a decorative fireplace. Plenty of seating with designer leather sofas and accent chairs. Large smart tv so you can log into your streaming apps or there are plenty of cable channels through Sling. The house is stocked with games that the family will enjoy which you can play at the kitchen table, island, lounge seating area, or TV seating area. While someone is watching TV you can be in the lounge playing games but also enjoying the company of everyone else.
Space for up to eight guests, here is the bed layout for easy planning:
Bedroom 1: king size bed in the main bedroom with streaming capability tv. Tufted Needle memory foam mattress
Bedroom 2: two queen size beds - 12 inch memory foam mattress
Bedroom 3: one queen size bed - 12 inch memory foam mattress
Two fully renovated bathroom with shower/tub combo. Rain shower head and handheld for convenience for showering or bathing.
The home is a peaceful retreat with mountain views out front and on the sides. Sit outside and enjoy the Berkshires with your outdoor dining area, cook up tasty meals using the bbq gas grill or kitchen, and enjoy the evening either by the wood fire pit or the gas fire pit. You will see wild life including deer, foxes, birds, hawks, and lots of nature sounds with great flowers. This quiet yet centrally located home is a peaceful escape while being close to the action. Lake Mansfield is a few minutes around the corner where you can find a beach and dedicated swimming area with a lifeguard on duty certain days and times. There are picnic tables and BBQs, fishing areas (catch and release), and a nice flat manicured walking trail through the woods.
Other amenities worth noting:
-Central heating to keep you warm this winter.
-All the bedrooms, living room and kitchen all have window-unit AC to keep you cool during summer months.
-Wide plank pine floors in the living spaces and rugs in the bedrooms.
-Easy one floor living, easy path to the front door then a single step to get into the house.
-Laundry room with washer and dryer.
-Fast wifi throughout the house.
-Parking for up to 6 cars,
-All mattresses are memory foam with cotton sheets and a comfy down alternative duvet and four pillows.
Please keep in mind:
-The booking guest must be at least 25 years old and must remain present at the property for the entire duration of the stay.
Guest Access:
Everything you need for a great stay, toiletries, linens, towels, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, washing machines, detergent, and more!
The Neighborhood:
Walking distance (~2 mins) to downtown and all the great restaurants/shops that Great Barrington has to offer.
Walk to hiking trails and the lake from the house or take a quick 5-10 minute drive to many more hiking trails in the mountains and lakes.
20 minutes to Tanglewood
15 minutes to Lenox
10 minutes to Stockbridge
5 minute drive to Ski Butternut
20 minutes to Catamount Skiing
30 minutes to Jacob's pillow
25 minutes to Bish Bash Falls
20 minutes to Becket hiking area
Much more - check out our guide for more suggestions and things to do!
Getting Around:
You can arrive and park your car and then walk to everything you need from grocery stores, convenience stores, shopping, restaurants, coffee, bars, and much more! Or a short drive will get you to everything you need and more.
Other Things to Note:
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Standard rules like no pets, no smoking, no partying, and being respectful of the neighbors apply. Security cameras located in the driveway, and the front and rear entrances.
If you are booking through VRBO: You agree that The Host will charge your card for the full payment of the stay 24 hours after booking. Any payments by VRBO (service fees) will be charged separately.
Damage: Your rental includes an accidental reported damage waiver fee up to a maximum of $800. The cost to repair any accidental and reported damage to the rented property including any missing or broken items up to a maximum of $800 will be covered at no charge to you as long the damage is reported to your Host before you depart.
