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Beautiful, peaceful modern home in a wooded area with lake access

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Monterey, MA
  • Ski Butternut
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Jacob's Pillow
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, peaceful modern home in a wooded area with lake access

Supremely relaxing modern home in wooded setting with screened in outdoor porch as well as a firepit, patio and gas grill. Close to public town beach in addition to semi private Lake access with kayaks and paddleboards. Close to Butternut, Catamount, Jimney peak as well as excellent hiking and biking. Great Barrington, Tanglewood, Jacobs pillow, great restaurants and markets close by.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep skis outside in the storage areas in the garage
Please clean up after your pets - both inside and outside
This is my home - please treat it as you would your own home. We do have cleaners coming but please don't leave the house too messy

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number C0384831930

About the area

Monterey

Monterey is home to this holiday home. Bidwell House Museum and Animagic Museum of Animation are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ashintully Gardens and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum. Berkshire Botanical Garden and The Bookstore are also worth visiting.
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Monterey, MA

What's nearby

  • Ski Butternut - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Lee Premium Outlets - 20 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Jacob's Pillow - 24 min drive - 18.9 km
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 26 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 30 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 38 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grouse House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn On The Green - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gedney Farm - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Farmington River Country Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fratelli's Restaurant & Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, peaceful modern home in a wooded area with lake access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful, peaceful modern home in a wooded area with lake access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, peaceful modern home in a wooded area with lake access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, peaceful modern home in a wooded area with lake access located?

Situated in Monterey, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Bidwell House Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of McLennan Reservation and Ashintully Gardens. Tyringham Cobble and Dry Hill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

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

Phenomenal

Without a doubt, the best short-term rental we've ever stayed in. It's really as good as everyone says it is. Exactly as described. Immaculately clean. Tastefully decorated. Uncluttered & well-stocked cook's kitchen. Very comfortable bedding. Great communication from a very friendly and attentive host. Overall perfect experience for a long weekend of skiing with our two teens. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

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

Wonderful location and house

We very much enjoyed our stay. The house is immaculately clean and very well stocked. The location is excellent, close to many sights but in a quiet and private neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Berkshire Getaway

This lovely home in the Berkshires has it all, privacy, peace, spacious interiors with all the extras. The screened in porch was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri M.

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

Lovely respite!

This lovely home is privately situated with all the amenities you could ask for! The house is very clean and comfortable with high end touches. The screened in porch and large fenced in yard are perfect for added relaxation! Such a great home. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther W.

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

Perfect

Perfect home for 3 generations, including a fussy teen. Great location, very clean, attractive house in a private, wooded setting. Especially loved the screened porch! Hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

What an amazing home. I'm hesitant to give this property as glowing a review as it deserves for fear of making it harder to book in the future. We will 100% be staying here again in the future. A beautiful home in a great town and near everything the Berkshires has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

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

Fantastic

The house is amazing and beautifully decorated. Kayaks and paddleboard on the lake was a blast. Very attentive and responsive host. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

R S., N. Tonawanda, NY

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

Peaceful Relaxing Retreat

Beautiful house in a peaceful wooded area! Lake access is very easy and the lake itself is a lovely little lake. The owner is very easy to communicate with and helpful,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella A.

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

Beautiful!

The house is clean and very pretty! The owner provided so much helpful and useful information prior to the vacation starting. The yard is fully fenced and my dog loved the yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

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

Beautiful contemporary home in the Berkshires

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home in Monterey. The house is beautiful and well equipped, and the owner is extremely helpful and communicative. There had been a big snow storm right before our stay, and the owner went above and beyond to make sure the house was ready for us. Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Wonderful house, great location

We had Thanksgiving with family. Great kitchen. Enjoyed the wood stove and views of the woods. Nice big fenced yard for the dog. Our only complaint was that two of the beds had aero mattress which aren’t the most comfortable to sleep on. Overall we had a great stay and would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brunie A.

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

Beautiful home!

Such a lovely home, in a great location, near many attractions! Our family of four adults and two small dogs had a wonderful vacation!! The home is spacious, beautifully decorated and has everything you need. We especially enjoyed the screened in porch for early morning coffee and evening dinners. I can’t say enough about this property except that it WON’T disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Serenity now

The house was truly lovely, photos are accurate. So peaceful and quiet we loved our morning coffee on the back porch. Howard was available if we needed him and the househad everything we could think of. It was a wonderful trip and I definitely recommend the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S., Powell, Ohio

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

Wonderful house!

We had a wonderful fall weekend exploring the area, hiking and relaxing in the house with family. The house was even prettier in person, very clean, well equipped, has a beautiful screened-in porch and all the furniture including the beds, are comfortable. Howard was helpful and responsive. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

stacylee k.

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

Awesome!

Howard’s place is amazing. It is newly renovated. Everything was clean and aesthetically pleasing. There was a lovely electric fireplace that was so cozy. Private location with easy access to great barrington. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Wonderful stay

The house is absolutely wonderful and in a beautiful part of the world. Howard was a great host - extremely responsive and eager to help. We had a few minor issues (neither of which were Howard’s fault) and he was in constant communication and gave regular updates . We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jay m.

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

A charming gem

Clean, bright, and beautiful. Conveniently located nearby skiing, restaurants ….minutes from Otis and Butternut, this place is a gem! Howard was an excellent host and very accommodating! Will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine G.

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

Peaceful treasure in the Berkshires

We had a wonderful 3 night stay! The house was immaculately clean and even nicer in person than the pictures. We visited Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox and Becket, which are all between 15-30 min away. The lake access is a short drive. We enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding on Lake Garfield. Howard was a great and attentive host. He was very responsive to questions we had about the house and area. We would definitely stay again. There’s so much to do! The house is surrounded by woods and was very quiet. We loved the screened porch and making a campfire at night. We also enjoyed walking our dog on the street which was very quiet and safe for walking. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

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

Gorgeous setting and fabulous house in Monterey

We just stayed at this property for a long weekend over the holidays. Having rented properties for 15 years, this is an excellent property. The setting in Monterey is both private but also not too remote. The house has been recently very tastefully renovated and was really comfortable. The kitchen is well designed (it was freezing outside so we did a lot of cooking) and well stocked. The living space in really comfortable, with a gas stove that kept us toasty. All the bedrooms have very comfortable beds. There is even another bed in the finished basement, and that room also doubles as a workout space. The owner was great to work with, extremely and quickly responsive and we had no issues. We would definitely return to this property without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Beautiful, relaxing, private home close to all

My family and I were looking for the perfect winter getaway while spending the week skiing at Butternut mountain and exploring the Berkshires. Howard's house is perfect for everything you are looking for in the Berkshires. From wilderness seclusion, beautiful modern kitchen, comfortable/peaceful vibes and proximity to Butternut (13 minutes) and Great Barrington (18 minutes) - this house is perfect for all ages and group types. We had young children, a few adults and the house suited our needs throughout. The kitchen has everything you could imagine and we cooked every meal each day at Howard's home. Each bathroom has all modern amenities with the absolute best body care products I've ever received when renting on VRBO. There is ample outdoor space for children to roam, families to gather in all seasons and to relax from a long day. The indoor screened patio is a must in warmer weather and the gas fire place inside is perfect while reading/watching TV on a cold night. The two queen beds may be more suitable for younger adults and children. There is no review that can truly do justice other than if you want a beautiful home with modern amenities and the peacefulness of this Berkshires this home is for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

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

Fantastic home away from home

My 7.5 year old son and I stayed at this house for close to three weeks and it was exactly what we were looking for. My family and I have been coming to the Berkshires for over five years in both the winter and summer and have been on the eternal rental search mostly due to space and cleanliness. Our search is finally over. The house is very spacious, clean, and easy to access. The screened in porch is fantastic and the kitchen had everything we needed. I was able to exercise in the basement and do work as well. Any question I had Howard was easily reachable and accomodating. The house is two minutes from Lake Garfield which we went to many times with our dinner after my sons day at camp. Only things to know and they are beyond minor—if you are not familiar w the Berkshires Monterey is a teeny bit further so easy to Great Barrington but adds some time getting to Lenox, Pittsfield and beyond. The smaller room where my son chose to stay is the only one without air so it did get hot in there. Would recommend having a fan accessible. In my case he could have easily changed rooms he just chose not to so that is on us. And finally for the two of us the TV set up was fine but for a family of four or more its a little awkward but definitely doable and two of the bedrooms also have a tv. I will definitely be bringing the rest of my family back in the winter and I know the four of us will have a great time hunkering down, cooking, and hanging out.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Charlestown

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

Berkshire Dreams

Gorgeous property! Immaculate, warm, inviting and newly renovated. Host was wonderful. We would love to rent again. Backyard oasis. Nature spectacular. Close to all major cities and towns. We saw bears, deer, porcupines and foxes over our three days. Foliage was also spectacular. Thank you Howard and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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