Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road

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The living is easy anytime of the year in the Berkshires

Surrounded by acres of woods, paths, creek and pond.

Across the road from the Pittsfield Golf Club, formerly Morewood Manor in 1800.

180 years in the same beautiful location with a brook and acres of woods!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Pittsfield, MA

Colonial Theater
‪3 min drive‬
Bousquet Ski Area
‪4 min drive‬
Tanglewood Music Center
‪12 min drive‬
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ground floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Comfortable, quiet home in Pittsfield minutes from Tanglewood, Berkshire Theater Festivals and other year round attractions. Oldest one room school house in New England and listed as a U.S. National Historic Place. Built in 1825 and rebuilt 1843 after a fire. Morewood has been used continually by the community until being converted to a private residence in 1985. The home was completely renovated in 2010 with glass and tile bathroom and updates throughout the 1000 square foot interior located in the middle of an acre wooded lot on a quiet mountain road. The bedroom with a queen sized bed is on the ground floor next to the bathroom with a closet and electric heater. The ground floor has the bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, the original blackboard, very large windows, a great room with dining table for eight, gas ceramic stove, sofa and TV/DVD and bedroom for two. The sofa can be converted to a queen size bed for guests or kids or to sleep in front the fireplace in the winter. The bedroom in the loft above the great room has twin beds, a Roku TV, closet and AC window unit. The wooded lot is fenced in for pet safety with a pond and running brook on two sides. The stone patio has a dining table and chairs for four, charcoal grill, Adirondack chairs and hammock under the trees near the fire pit. For background on the Berkshires watch the HGTV video on
this website about the history of Morewood School and also the Prime Video "Melville in Love" with many scenes of the Morewood estate and Herman Melville's nearby home where he wrote the great American novel "Moby Dick".

Keywords: house, berkshire, pet, friendly, schoolhouse, historic

Property manager

Bob Clydesdale

Languages

English

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 C0157812360

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pittsfield

Located in Pittsfield, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Berkshire Museum and Bousquet Ski Area are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Guido's Marketplace and Lee Premium Outlets. The Bookstore and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Pittsfield, MA

What's nearby

Berkshire Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Colonial Theater - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Bousquet Ski Area - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Hancock Shaker Village - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Tanglewood Music Center - 12 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 4 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
‪Guido's Fresh Marketplace - ‬3 min drive
‪Ayelada - ‬4 min drive
‪Tito's Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Housatonic River, Colonial Theater and Berkshire Museum. Berkshire Athenaeum and Guido's Marketplace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

David T.

11 Dec 2024

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

Almost perfect

Interesting and creative spaceGreat open space and comfortable .Only negative was that the owner who is far away did not always respond promptly to my few questions . That would have made it perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

28 Oct 2024

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

Wonderful Place

Quaint, cozy and spacious. Right off a main road, yet feels worlds away even while outside on the grounds. The "house" itself was clean, bright and welcoming. Gets a little warm upstairs with the heat going, but the main floor is perfect. Had a nice little firepit out back to roast some s'mores, would suggest an ax to chop some more firewood if you plan on having many fires. Lots of counter space for cooking, all the necessities are there for use. Honestly, I'd go back just for the kitchen, nevermind the rest of the place :P . We're definitely going to head back here, maybe before the end of fall, definitely in the springtime. Loved this place

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma v.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and historic stay

We had an excellent time in this cosy and historic home. Especially loved the fireplace and large, fenced yard, and it's a quick drive to the nearby town of Lenox and great outdoor activities. Some of the surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom were a bit dirty upon arrival, but we easily wiped them down with the provided cleaning supplies. Overall, had a great time and would love to stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy G.

16 Oct 2024

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

Fall getaway

Beautiful and comfortable. Close to everything and yet in a quite relaxing area. Loved reading about the history of the school house.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

18 Aug 2024

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

Great stay

Had a great visit at Maplewood school with friends. Clean, close to town, and good communication with owner. Would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen D.

30 July 2024

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

Very nice

Great home and very central to lots of Berkshire attractions. Spotless, easy communication, comfortable and quaint

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nora K.

8 July 2024

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

The school house itself is very special

The 1843 school house itself is beautiful, inside and out. I loved it. It was quiet, well furnished and very spacious. The front yard, fenced in area was perfect too. The backyard area with the fire pit and grill needed taking care of and was virtually u usable. It did not ruin our lovely time there at all but should be looked at in the future because it is not up to the quality of the rest of the property. I did love our stay there!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P., Framingham, MA

27 Oct 2023

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

Great Time

We have stayed here many times. The schoolhouse , property with fenced yard and location are perfect for us and our dog. Bob is a wonderful host. Having the first floor bedroom, which is new since our last visit, is an asset.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

29 Aug 2023

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

Berkshires getaway

We had a great stay at this former schoolhouse. Couldn’t have been more charming!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cathleen F.

20 Aug 2023

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

Vacation

It was relaxing. The weather was not the best. However, my dog and I enjoyed local trails and shopping.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

17 Aug 2023

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

Memory Lane

My wife attended 1st, 2ed, & 3rd grade at the Morewood schoolhouse back in the late 40s. It brought back so many memories for her.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., West Barnstable (Cape Cod), MA, USA

26 Nov 2022

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

Lovely return visit

Our family was scattered for Thanksgiving this year, and our kitchen was damaged in a mishap caused by our upstairs neighbors, so we decided to escape to the Berkshires for a quiet and peaceful holiday. The lovely, big kitchen was a particular draw for us--very well stocked with quality appliances, pots and pans, and everything you might need. There's a great wine store just down the street (Spirited) and a lovely market (Guido's) as well. And while we were content on this trip to just hang out at the house, there is so much to do just a short drive away.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick K.

6 Nov 2022

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

Perfect Pittsfield Property

From the very beginning, this was the perferct property to VRBO. I had to change my booking dates and Mr. Clydesdale was very helpful. The property was impecable; the kitchen was fully stocked, the decor was so quaint and charming, the beds and linens were clean and comfortable. We were also able to enjoy the outdoor seating area around the fire pit each night and listen to the brook babble in the background. There is also a swingset out front to enjoy. The property is a very quick, safe and easy 20-30 min walk to the center of Pittsfield. We will be back to this amazing property!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

30 Oct 2022

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

Amazing time, again

This was our second time staying at the Morewood School and it was absolutely perfect, again. The house is spotless, the gas fireplace is lovely, and the yard is perfect for our puppy. Can’t speak more highly of the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stu W., Montclair, NJ, US

10 Oct 2022

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

Hooray for the Morewood School in Pittsfield

My wife and I stayed at the Morewood School for 3 nights on a Berkshires trip to celebrate our 20th anniversary. The house is fantastic! Perfectly set up with everything you need for a wonderful stay. The location is great as it’s midway between Great Barrington and North Adams, with plenty in between. An absolutely perfect weekend. If you’re looking to book the Morewood for a stay, DO IT. Don’t hesitate. The pictures on the listing are great, but don’t do it justice, as it’s such a great spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

27 Sept 2022

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

Cozy in town

Well located to get to all the things we wanted to do.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P., Baiting Hollow, NY

7 Sept 2022

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

Great experience!

Great location. Comfortable, clean and well stocked. Absolutely charming home and property. Looking forward to coming back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa U.

22 Aug 2022

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

Berkshire Mountain Get Away

This was perfect! My husband and I took a 4 day trip to celebrate my 65th birthday and went to concerts at Tanglewood ! The little red school house is so close it made for easy coming and goings. The inside of the house is just pristine and so comfortable. My only comment - it would be nice if a broom could be taken to the outside of the property and perhaps a bit of clean up outside. When my husband and I drove up, due to the condition of the outside, we weren't sure what we'd find in the inside. Happily all was wonderful. Thanks for the experience. Lisa U.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

christine t.

9 Aug 2022

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

Little Red Schoolhouse

What a lovely time we had at the little red schoolhouse! The inside was very clean and nicely updated. The lovely kitchen was spacious and we certainly enjoyed cooking during our stay. It was a little warm inside, even with the AC unit upstairs running full blast! However, we were there during the hottest part of the year and it was very warm outside, so that is to be expected. The only reason why I did not give five stars was because the front and back entrances were full of bugs and cobwebs as well as the previous renters left their trash and an animal got into it and we promptly picked it up. We certainly enjoyed having our dog with us. However, we were not able to keep him outside without being hooked up to a leash. This was due to several areas of the fence that had big gaps or holes where even a big dog could get through. However, this was easily managed. The location was great, especially for going to Lenox, Stockbridge, and some of the surrounding attractions. Guido’s was a must for food shopping! I would definitely stay at the little red schoolhouse again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helaine N.

31 July 2022

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

Charming and Historic Berkshires Home!

It was very fun to stay in this historic property. The renovations are stunning, especially the kitchen. I enjoyed how they melded the old and the new to keep the integrity of the old school house. I had my Golden Retriever with me and the grounds were amazing for him to be able to chase a stick down to the creek. However, it is quite muddy when there has been a lot of rain! The loft bedroom was quite comfortable and fortunately there were fans and there is no AC. The house was beautifully appointed and we thoroughly enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor spaces!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

18 July 2022

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

Cute Historic property

We stayed here for a few nights while our house was under renovation. It offered everything we needed. The inside was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was large and had plenty of cookware available. The outside fenced area was a good backup for leash walking our dogs, but I wouldn't recommend it for someone expecting to be able to off-leash their dog as some sections of the fence have been pulled down pretty low and need repair. We did find countless hiking trails nearby, so this was a great spot to be if you love hiking! Would definitely recommend this spot to friends and family.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

24 June 2022

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

Welcome Get-away

We were very pleased with everything about the Moorewood little red schoolhouse..wonderful spot for 2 from which to explore the Berkshire hills and towns! The open floor plan and perfectly equipped kitchen were enjoyed to the fullest. And it suited us epecially well with our pittie, who loved the freedom of the fenced yard. Thank you for a wonderful stay at your comfortable and lovingly restored historic home in western MA!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

20 June 2022

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

Lovely and well appointed.

The house is well appointed. It gets 4 stars instead of 5 for just a couple of things: The kitchen is the most well stocked/appointed kitchen I have ever stayed in. The drawback is that was very little room for our things/food. There is a cupboard filled with china that is locked. That cupboard would be better used for guests. Be alerted that the hot water tank really only allows for a shower and a half before the water starts getting chilly. The house needs a little TLC on the outside but the interior is excellent. The AC in the bedroom is super efficient. The surrounding area was filled with fun things to do and it was so nice to come home to this schoolhouse. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

20 June 2022

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

Exceptional weekend

This vrbo is even nicer than the listing. Kitchen is newly renovated. The house is fully stocked and incredibly clean. Only minutes from Lenox. Perfect long weekend for my husband and me, along with our puppy (who loved the yard). Only suggestion to the owners: please remove the winter window covers and add screens so we can open the windows next time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

30 May 2022

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

Always a pleasure!

This is our third time staying at the Morewood Schoolhouse and it felt like coming home. Perfect size for a comfortable long weekend (or longer, for that matter!), every necessity we could think of. Allowed us to enjoy our weekend events with room for lazy breakfasts and late dinners of our own making. Cozy in the chilly , rainy temps of the first part of the weekend, cool and comfortable when the temperatures rose. The babbling brook, the touch of history, the location close enough to everything we would need . . .wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bob Clydesdale

Bob and Karen Clydesdale bought Morewood from the city in the 1980s while living in the Berkshires. Karen spent three years converting the building from the dirt up with new wide plank floors, insulated walls and modern drywall to the new roof to drag it into the 21st century while preserving the historical exterior and enhancing the grounds and interior ambiance.

Why they chose this property

Morewood School is located in the center of Berkshire County with a long historical connection to the old Pittsfield families such as the Morewoods, Holmes and Melvilles. The new interior and preserved exterior provides an uncommon comfort level and access to the year round attractions of Western Mass.

What makes this property unique

Minutes to Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, Shaker Village, Norman Rockwell Museum, Shakespeare and Berkshire Theatre Festivals, Berkshire Opera House, Pittsfield Country Club, Cranwell Golf Course and Spa, Baseball Museum, Wahconah Baseball Park, Lenox and Great Barrington antique shopping, fine dining throughout the County, boating and fishing on many lakes. Located at the base of Bousquet Mountain ski resort and a short drive to Jiminy Peak and other down hill and cross country ski areas. Located two hours from Boston and NYC and only eight miles north of the last exit on the Mass Turnpike, Morewood is the perfect Berkshire vacation spot.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ground floor bedroom

Living Room 1

Loft bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property