Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4125 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Alford, MA

Ski Butternut17 min drive
Norman Rockwell Museum18 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy22 min drive
Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)43 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thank you so much Peter yeah a lovely house and thank you for letting me stay there to recover from surgery.

Baila g.

Jul 20, 2022

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

NEW: Gorgeous, Unique, Craftsman Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires

A perfect mix: a one-of-a-kind country retreat coupled with a modern, professional chef's kitchen and ultra-fast wifi allowing COMPLETE connectivity, perfectly located between Tanglewood, Stockbridge, and downtown Great Barrington. A rare opportunity to rent the former home of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus founder. Current owner has continued the meticulous development of this property surrounded by stunning landscaping and custom greenhouses. Home is bright and airy, windows and skylights, letting in this gorgeous setting. This very special property includes:
- rare, mature trees and landscaping throughout
- full, top-of-the-line chef's kitchen
- BLAZING FAST WIFI (fastest in Berkshire county)
- full entertainment/sound/TV system. YouTube TV (all networks, local, sports channels, cable news, etc), Netflix, HBO.
- Air conditioning throughout.
- en-suite bathrooms for both bedrooms

Property manager

Owner

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 14

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alford

Located in Alford, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Fairfield Brook WMA and Jug End State Reservatio reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hoffman's Pottery and Charles H. Baldwin & Sons. Hotchkiss Mobile Studio and Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques are also worth visiting.

Alford, MA

What's nearby

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 11 min drive
Housatonic River Walk - 11 min drive
Ski Butternut - 17 min drive
Norman Rockwell Museum - 18 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 22 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 38 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪528 Cafe - ‬14 min drive
‪Berkshire Mountain Bakery - ‬14 min drive
‪Barrington Brewery & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪SoCo Creamery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW: Gorgeous, Unique, Craftsman Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW: Gorgeous, Unique, Craftsman Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW: Gorgeous, Unique, Craftsman Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW: Gorgeous, Unique, Craftsman Cottage in Heart of the Berkshires located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Mansfield Park, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and Housatonic River Walk. Chesterwood and W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Baila g.

20 July 2022

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

Wonderful stay

Thank you so much Peter yeah a lovely house and thank you for letting me stay there to recover from surgery.

Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Owner

I make my living in the film and television industry, so I'm in LA nine months of the year. Our "season" starts up at the end of July, so I decided to make my place available this summer.

Why they chose this property

This will be my retirement house, my "forever" house. It's my third time in the Berkshires. I love it here. I looked at over 60 homes before I walked into this one; once I'd stepped inside, I made an offer on the spot. The charm, the location, the thought that's gone into all the details of this house. There's really nothing like it, anywhere.

What makes this property unique

Previous owner was an avid chef. For a small house, you'll be getting an AMAZING kitchen, perfect for entertaining.
Oh, and an avid gardener. In addition to the gardener I pay, I put in about 20 hours a week on the property.