Richmond Pond Beauty

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Richmond, MA

Pleasant Valley Wilderness Sanctuary
5 min drive
Lenox Mountain
6 min drive
Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards
10 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
9 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

*4.8 Star Winter Wonderland in the heart of the Berkshires. Close to skiing, ice skating, tubing, hiking, etc. Ice fishing, fire pit out the back door. Our cozy home invites you to stay inside by the fireplace with gorgeous pond views or venture out the back door to ice fishing, skating, cross country skiing, etc. 5 minute drive to tubing, sledding and Bousquet ski resort. Jiminy Peak, Butternut not too far!

*Marvelous rental on serene, pristine Richmond Pond. Recently renovated 3BR, 2B on 60 feet of waterfront. Open floor-plan with new kitchen and main bath w/ renovated bedrooms and finished walk-out basement. New central heat and air conditioning. Covered lower deck for rainy days. Backyard kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, swimming, relaxing by the fire. Local hiking, golf, skiing, antiques, museums, music and much more. A short walk or drive to Balderdash Cellars. Local winery, rails and airport add to the charm. Webber grill, stunning sunrises, moonrises, birds, views, foliage and wildlife.

Property manager

Paul Neumann

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Our private dock on Richmond Pond has a spectacular view, especially at sunset.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

Property Registration Number C2013269100

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Nordeen Marsh Natural Heritage Area and Lenox Mountain Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bousquet Ski Area and Berkshire Museum. Hotchkiss Mobile Studio and Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Richmond, MA

What's nearby

Pleasant Valley Wilderness Sanctuary - 5 min drive
Bousquet Ski Area - 9 min drive
Hancock Shaker Village - 11 min drive
Tanglewood Music Center - 15 min drive
The Mount - 19 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 13 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Guido's Fresh Marketplace - ‬12 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
‪Antimony Brewing - Craft Brewery & Kitchen - ‬16 min drive
‪The Roasted Garlic - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Richmond Pond Beauty pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Richmond Pond Beauty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Richmond Pond Beauty?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Richmond Pond Beauty located?

Located in the heart of Richmond, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nordeen Marsh Natural Heritage Area, Tracy Brook Wildlife Sanctuary and Lenox Mountain Reserve. Fairfield Brook WMA is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

4 Aug 2024

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

Pond Life

We had a great time at Richmond Pond. Pauls house was a great spot to hang out for a week. We enjoyed kayaking and spending time with the bald eagle family while on the water. Would recommend. Cheers

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

6 July 2024

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

Serenity Pond

Lovely little house with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs with a suite downstairs with its’ own living room and full bathroom. The upstairs deck looks over the pond which seems to go on forever. The house has canoes and a kayak for those interested. It has a great kitchen and comfortable furniture. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to return. The host, Paul, was terrific.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine P., Alexandria, VA (Washington, DC area)

26 Nov 2023

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

Respite at Richmond Pond

Our family (2 Gen X, 2 millennials, 2 gen Z adults) decided to regroup in the Berkshires for Thanksgiving. This cottage provides a comfortable and cozy spot to meet up. We loved watching the pond change as it started to freeze and thawed every day. The sunrises were amazing and the cottage was well-equipped with games and puzzles for bad weather days. Nearby we enjoyed the wineries and a brewery as well as a nice hike near the Shaker Village.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina B.

8 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful house by a pond

Very relaxing place to spend a long weekend, with many homey comforts and perks. We enjoyed sitting on the deck by the pond, kayaking, watching hummingbirds, seeing stars on a clear night, and seeing a beautiful sunrise. The house had everything you would need and also lots of nice extras (including a hammock, hanging basket swing, binoculars, birding book, etc.) and was close to museums and activities. We had a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

21 Aug 2023

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

Serenity

We had a wonderful stay on Richmond Pond. The home was comfortable and centrally located to Tanglewood and other attractions. Kayaking on the pond was a nice addition and respite from our full agenda for the week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

10 July 2023

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

Comfortable cottage on stunning pond

The cottage was comfortable and clean. The pond was gorgeous and peaceful, and the fishing was excellent - even right off the dock! We had a wonderful family vacation there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

19 Oct 2022

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

Excellent Berkshires Getaway

Great accommodation and beautiful setting right on the water in the heart of the Berkshires. Close to apple picking, wine tasting, and outdoor activities of all types. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

24 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful setting! The pond was quiet and peaceful this time of year. We took full advantage of the canoe and kayaks and the location so close to places to explore in the Berkshires.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O., Belchertown, Ma

1 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful sunrises

Paul was a fabulous, responsive host. Perfect size for our extended family of between 4-6 guests. Love the setting, the convenience of laundry, air conditioning and modern, clean kitchen and bath. We loved the fire pit, kayaking from the yard and the easy walk to the beach area to swim. Will definitely come back for lots of relaxation and fun

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

larry s.

26 July 2022

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

Cozy quiet cottage on Richmond Pond

We had a restful refreshing stay in the Berkshires at this cottage by the pond. Paul was a gracious accommodating host and the house was comfortable and well equipped. The location is very convenient to all the Berkshires has to offer. We would recommend this cottage to all.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

2 July 2022

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

Excellent stay

Quick communication with Paul and great response fixing the AC on a Sunday. I highly recommend this property!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

26 June 2022

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

Great relaxing locatuon

Quiet, relaxing, accessible

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

3 June 2022

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

Stay at Richmond Pond

We had a great time at Paul’s property on Richmond Pond. The house is in great shape and you can’t ask for a better location for views and water activities.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian Y.

23 May 2022

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

Great Berkshires getaway!

Very cute and comfortable pond-front home! Perfect for a weekend getaway with friends.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth c.

23 May 2022

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

Great quiet get-away

Pristine location central to many Berkshire tourist destinations, small towns, art, yoga, mansions. House is neat and comfortable! Modern amenities! Paul was responsive and helpful!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C.

20 Jan 2022

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

Great property

Very nice getaway with friends- would absolutely come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

J Raymond M.

8 Jan 2022

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

Took a Chance and....

We booked a family weekend in the Berkshires for New Years, with the hope of doing some skating and skiing. Sadly, what we got was three days of rain. So we needed to improvise. We have booked "summer" houses for winter trips before, but this time the heating system was just not up to the job. The main floor of the house was cozy, comfortable and well equipped. Unfortunately, the third bedroom was downstairs, and we never could get that room or the adjacent family room warm enough. That said, the pond was beautiful, and our grandkids loved the cute penguin on the deck. The upstairs living space was nicely renovated, and the kitchen was stocked with all the supplies we needed. We ended up spending more time indoors than we had hoped, and the main floor was a bit tight for six people (not quite enough room at the dinner table, for example). This would not be a problem for anyone who is using the house for its intended purpose (in the summer and shoulder seasons), when the outdoor space would be available. The Berkshires are always stunning and, even though we didn't see a flake of snow or a ray of sun, we got some beautiful memories to take back home with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

29 Dec 2021

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

Excellent hosts, pristine house, gorgeous sunrises

We had a wonderful stay after Christmas! Paul was very attentive to our needs and the house was perfect for our family of 5. Awesome modern kitchen with everything you need. The Pond had beautiful wintery sunrises and sunsets. The gas fireplace was also so cozy! Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

28 Oct 2021

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

Richmond Pond Beauty

We spent a lovely weekend at this property in mid-October and had a great time. The lake is beautiful, particularly with fall foliage around. The house was very clean, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was fully equipped, and the gas fireplace in the living room was a real treat on the cool fall evenings. There are lots of things to do in the Berkshires, with nice small towns and to visit and several museums in the area, as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristel B.

24 Oct 2021

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

Beauty & Peace

This sweet house very much feels like a home rather than a rental property. Kayaking on the pond was easily the highlight of our trip (even compared to driving through the mountains during peak fall color). The pond is quiet, beautiful, and the crisp fall air just takes it over the top. At one point I told my husband I was not going to leave and I'd just sleep in the kayak. :-) Our four kids loved it too. The 14yo favored the swing chair with a blanket and book and watching musicals all together after dark. The little girls, 11 and 10, couldn't get enough of the kayaks with quick fire roasted marshmallow breaks to rest their arms. And, to our surprise and delight, our five year old can independently paddle a kayak! He kept insisting that he could do it and we kept placating him with compromises. Finally after concerns that he was going to flip mommy by wiggling in the back of her boat, I gave in and gave him his own kayak and oar. He was so good at it and so proud of himself. Such a priceless memory (and pictures)!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Irene C.

13 Oct 2021

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

Great property for your family vacation!

This is a really nice property with stunning views and great amenities. My family enjoyed using kayaks and outdoor grill. Paul was an amazing host and informed of us all the details we should be aware of.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Sept 2021

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

Great Place to Relax

We had a wonderful weekend at Paul's place on Richmond Pond. The listing and pictures are very accurate, but don't do justice to the view. As soon as you walk in the door you can see straight out to the water and it's an amazing view. All weekend long, just being able to look out over the water helped everyone relax and really feel like we were on vacation and away from the busy world. The water was great and even warm for the end of September so we could swim and also paddle board and kayak. Having several kayaks and paddles there for renter use was a great feature. There was lots of outdoor furniture, and we enjoyed the fire pit on the cool nights. The furniture inside was very comfortable and the house was very well appointed. The neighborhood was also very nice and quiet and great for walks. The location overall can't be beat. It's an easy drive from the Albany area and from CT so you don't need to spend a long time in the car to get to a great "get away" spot. We would love to go back, and I could see any time of year being a good time to visit. Paul was very helpful and accommodating and overall a great host. His place was everything we wanted and were looking for to enjoy one last summer vacation and recharge for the fall.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

20 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful location

Beautiful property. Sunrise and pond views were spectacular. House very clean and well equipped.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Samuel K.

6 Aug 2021

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

Pleasant Stay on the Pond

Lovely and relaxing home, central to many Berkshire attractions. Well equipped for fun-kayaks, fishing rods, books, games, etc. Well equipped for all your needs: appliances, WiFi, clean grill, etc.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

2 Aug 2021

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

Loved our stay on Richmond Pond

Our family spent 7 relaxing nights here in July. The views of the pond are gorgeous and added to our sense of peace inside the house as well as out on the deck or in the yard. The community association beach was one house down and was a fun place for our family to swim. We loved taking the kayaks out on the pond; folks were friendly and the mountain views were fantastic. We were impressed with how clean the house and how well stocked it was with basic amenities for the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, plus fun stuff like books, games, and streaming apps as well as floats for the water; we really appreciated the attention to detail. Paul was easy to connect with, open to feedback, and intent on making our vacation spot as pleasurable as possible. It felt like home away from home. The convenience of travel to all areas of Western MA from the location was unbeatable. It's a neat spot; we hope to return some day!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Paul Neumann

Paul and Lynda Neumann are life-long Long Islanders...until the year 2000 when they found a dream home in Richmond, Massachusetts. They love sharing their beautiful property with both family and friends...including new friends they've never met!

Why they chose this property

Beautiful views from 400 square foot deck, living room, master bedroom and backyard.
Centrally located. Tanglewood (13 minutes), Pittsfield (7 minutes), West Stockbridge, (5 minutes), Lenox (15 minutes), Bousquet Mountain Ski (5 minutes), Butternut Ski Area (30 minutes), and much, much more!