The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20650 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Gym

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:30 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Lee, MA

The Mount3 min drive
Shakespeare and Company5 min drive
Tanglewood Music Center8 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 - Aerobeds/fold out sofas

5 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

** Check out the Playhouse on the Netflix series The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. It's included in the Gourmet Stays episode.**

The Playhouse is the PERFECT venue to house friends and families of brides and grooms. Unfortunately WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE WEDDINGS.

Featured in Berkshire and Boston Magazines, #1 on VRBO in the Berkshires.

Built by Westinghouse and then part of a Vanderbilt Estate, and the first property in the world to be powered by AC electricity, The Playhouse is a renovated iconic Berkshires property that once served as a theater space for America's greatest innovators, with visitors from President McKinley, to Nikola Tesla and Lord Kelvin, and is now hung with fine art, and includes an in-house yoga studio, two kitchens, seven sleeping areas and five bathrooms; amenities include lakefront access (an 8 min walk), and the best Berkshire views. Come relax at this historic home under 25' cathedral ceilings, connect with friends and entertain inside, or on the Victorian-style courtyard.

We are close to multiple ski resorts:
Bousquet 11 min
Butternut 20 min
Catamount 30 min
Jiminy Peak 35 min

Cleaning protocol includes use of EPA registered industrial anti-bacterial and virucide by a team of housekeeping staff (including surfaces, switches, handles, remotes, etc).

One 84" smart TV and (2) 60" screens for family movie viewing (Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, etc). As we encourage unplugging, the house does not have cable tv.

Wyndhurst Manor and Club (Golf and Spa), Tanglewood, Shakespeare and Company, The Mount and Jacobs Pillow performances are all within a few minutes of this centrally located property on the Lee/Lenox border. Stockbridge and West Stockbridge are also nearby. Property management is on call to assist.

A welcome basket of local goods and fresh cut flowers greet your party.

Breakdown of sleeping areas with a number for each bed below:

1) Primary suite with queen bed, sitting area overlooking Victorian courtyard and in-suite bath and pedestal bathtub with a view

2, 3) Main floor bedroom with two twin beds

4) Main floor bedroom with a full size bed

5) Main floor bedroom with a queen bed

6, 7) Loft / office with queen and twin sleepers

8) Downstairs bedroom with queen bed and dedicated bath

9) Downstairs main room one convertible queen sleeper

10-15) Downstairs 600 square foot yoga room is convertible to a bedroom with dedicated bath. One convertible full sleeper and five queen high-end queen Aerobeds can be set up there

The five bathrooms have radiant floor heating and there is a pedestal tub in the Primary Suite; all bathrooms with custom reclaimed 300-year old heart wood vanities finished in the Japanese shou sugi ban style.

Central air conditioning and heating is by high efficiency heat pump.

The Playhouse is for residential use only, and the rental policy includes the requirement to adhere to the Rules and Regulations noted in the Rental Agreement.

The maximum number of guests is 20, but there is an additional $30/day per guest above 14.

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Property manager

Daniel Mozes

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

THIS PROPERTY IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR WEDDINGS

To use our property for any business purpose involving print and/or video promotions or ads, you must negotiate a fee with us first.

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

This property uses solar energy

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

Property Registration Number C1971209600

About the area

Lenox

Located in Lenox, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pleasant Valley Wilderness Sanctuary and Fairfield Brook WMA, while Tanglewood Music Center and Animagic Museum of Animation are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Bookstore and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Lee, MA

What's nearby

The Mount - 3 min drive
Wyndhurst Golf & Club - 5 min drive
Shakespeare and Company - 5 min drive
Tanglewood Music Center - 8 min drive
Lee Prime Outlets - 9 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 18 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
‪Vivaldi's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History located?

This family-friendly Lenox holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wyndhurst Golf & Club, Housatonic River and The Mount. Berkshire Mountain Country Store and Animagic Museum of Animation are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andre B.

22 May 2024

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

Perfect spot for wedding prep

We stayed at the Playhouse in the days leading up to our wedding (at the Mount) and used the space for prep the morning of as well. The space is huge with beautiful high ceilings and a lot of history. Seems like it would be a great space for a large family reunion or other get together as well. Super convenient location with a lot of activities. Hosts were very easy to reach and responsive when we had an issue with a package delivery to the wrong location. No complaints at all and an absolutely wonderful property in a gorgeous location. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

12 Apr 2024

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

Retreat Space

Our group loved staying here! We especially loved the kitchen, as cooking was a big part of our gathering. We had beautiful support in the planning process, our questions and needs were always addressed immediately. During our stay, everything was seamless and we loved this beautiful and unique home.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos E.

11 Apr 2024

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

Excellent weekend

We were there for my wife's bday party every thing was so nice and we had a blast.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

5 Mar 2024

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

Absolutely amazing!

We spent a weekend at the playhouse for my sister in law’s bachelorette and it was absolutely amazing! The house is huge, gorgeous and was perfect for our group of 10 girls. Daniel was communicative and responsive when we had questions during our stay. The house was stocked with everything we could need. Clean bathrooms, comfortable bedrooms and so much more!! I would definitely stay at the Playhouse again

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

14 Feb 2024

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

Bachelor Party Weekend

The property was clean, with enough space for all of the guests.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

5 Feb 2024

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

Big and Beautiful!

We had the most SPACE ever for our winter Berkshire stay. Room enough for a yoga class of 11. Sleeping spaces are separated and unique. The historic property is clean and modern - pristine! Cool artwork, huge windows, fun games, books all found here. Thanks to our host Daniel and staff for an excellent stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xtine M.

28 Dec 2023

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

Stunning home with all the amenities

This is a beautiful and comfortable (and very spacious) house. It was the perfect spot for our core group (7 people) and extended group ~20 people for Christmas Eve celebration. The host and property manager are genuinely kind, accommodating, and very responsive. Truly a great rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cairin S.

10 Dec 2023

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

Friends Weekend 2923

What an amazing house and experience. So much room, so well thought out and something for everyone. We loved it

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl H., Connecticut

4 Dec 2023

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

Great place for a large family gathering

It was a rainy weekend, so we mostly stayed in the building, taking advantage of the 'game room' downstairs. We had one minor issue with the oven, which the local manager took care of promptly.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M., Massachusetts

26 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving getaway

Beautiful place and great location to gather three generations for Thanksgiving! The kitchen(s) are fully stocked so that preparing our feast(s) went without a hitch. Lots of toys, games and books for the kids (and adults). Owner and house manager were incredibly responsive. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

15 Nov 2023

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

Unique property, excellent hosts, attention to every detail.

We had a great family reunion at the Playhouse. Highly recommend this unique, fun space, great for any type of group get together. Hosts have thought of every detail.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka J.

26 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful property

Even though it rained the whole weekend, we couldn’t ask for a better place to stay at. The gourmet kitchen had everything we could need and more. We used yoga studio for yoga, sound baths and meditation. The house was spacious and its rustic, yet modern vibe, together with art pieces displayed throughout, made it feel so special! Thank you Daniel and Ashley for being patient with me and helping me exceed expectations of all guests that joined me for a wellness retreat at your place. Everyone was comfortable, relaxed, with plenty of privacy if needed. We all can’t wait to be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phoenix M., Seymour, CT

15 Oct 2023

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

Women’s yoga and relaxation weekend

This is our third time coming here for our annual women’s weekend for doing yoga, eating yummy food, and just relaxing. This is the perfect home to entertain a group with ample space for gathering.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

24 Sept 2023

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

Great spot!

The Playhouse was a great stay! Nice and private grounds, super clean, and responsive hosts. It was all we needed!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

21 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful stay

Loved it!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

22 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful and unique house. Great location.

It was a delight to stay at this house that was fully equipped with all kitchen items for great meals and great light for spending time with family in the large living room. The art pieces in the house gave the place a unique feel, and the open area from kitchen to living/dining area made it wonderful for connecting with others. Rooms were well sized and had comfortable beds. The AC control is a bit quirky, but one can get a knack for how to control the different zones of the house. Location is great - nearby one of the best ice cream places in the US, close to Tanglewood, Jacob’s pillow, Shakespeare theater, zip lining in Catamount, and boutiques in Lenox. Thank you for a lovely vacation with family!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

17 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

An unusual, clean, fun rental

This property is very clean and has a great kitchen (with everything you could possibly need) for cooking and a huge table for dining with friends. The property owner was extremely responsive and helpful. The sleeping arrangements are as follows: 1 primary bedroom (queen-sized bed) with ensuite bathroom which has a bathtub (in the bedroom) but no shower. This bedroom is in a 3rd floor loft space and is the most private. On the main floor there is: 1 bedroom (queen-sized bed) off the kitchen uses shower and bathroom across the kitchen. 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds (which can be pushed together to make a king-bed - "mattress bridge" and additional sheets provided). 1 bedroom (queen-sized bed) The last 2 bedrooms share a bathroom with a small shower. Downstairs there is: 1 bedroom with a full or queen sized bed which has a large bathroom with a shower next to it. Also downstairs is a large "yoga room" with several air mattresses next to one another along with a bathroom with a shower. Any other beds are either pull-out couches or air mattresses. Once we sorted out where everyone in our group was sleeping, we had a great stay and enjoyed the property very much!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

7 July 2023

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

Unique property, great for a group

The openness and unique design of this historic home provided a great setting for our group get-together and celebration. The bathrooms were clean, and there were plenty of beds, towels and service wear. The welcome flowers and gifts were a nice, appreciated touch. And any questions while on property were answered quickly and thoroughly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyse R.

27 June 2023

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

Great family stay!

Cannot say enough good things about The Playhouse! The owner and property manager were accommodating and responsive, the house is well-appointed with everything you could need for your stay there, and my group felt right at home! Plenty of space for all of us, and plenty of things for all ages to do there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

22 May 2023

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

Bachelorette weekend

We had a wonderful experience staying in the playhouse this past weekend . We had 3 wheelchair users in our group and the property manager made every effort to assist in making the property accessible. Beautiful home , can’t wait to come back one day !

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reema C.

27 Apr 2023

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

Fabulous gathering with family and friends

We had a msot wonderful stay at the Playhouse. From start to finish, from going through the reservation process to checking out after our stay, it was smooth and pleasant experience. Communications with Ashley was easy and immensely helpful. Daniel's details on the house/rules/expectations made our entire experience a very positive one. Sound system, TV, high ceiling, flow of space, amenities, all made our stay very comfortable. I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

25 Apr 2023

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

Perfect location for wellness weekend!

We stayed at the Playhouse this past weekend for a celebratory wellness weekend with friends. The location is beautiful and the house was perfect for our large group! Check-in process and coordination with the owners was seamless, and the house was stocked with everything we could have needed — including fresh cut flowers! Would recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable place to stay for a weekend in the Berkshires. So appreciative for such thoughtful (and beautiful) accommodations!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brandy B.

20 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Yoga Retreat

The house was beautiful!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

20 Mar 2023

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

Wonderful Experience. Highly Recommended.

This is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind property. We loved it as we did sharing it with family and friends. We hired a superb local chef who prepared dinner for us one night. The art, furnishings, and views were very nice. It was terrific to work with the owner and manager. We look forward to returning. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

27 Jan 2023

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

Weekend Away

This property is amazing. We had a large group of 10 and there was more than enough space for everyone. The house was decorated beautifully and was extremely clean, with all of the amenities we could ask for.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023