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Retreat In The Woods

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Combined living room/kitchen with cathedral ceilings.
Wood stove in living room
Fully-equipped kitchen
Bedroom with queen-size bed
Cozy bedroom with double bed and screened-in porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Savoy, MA
  • Tannery Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Berkshire East Ski Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Retreat In The Woods

This lovely home is located in a quiet corner of the northern Berkshires. It is located just over a mile from beautiful Tannery Falls in the Savoy State forest. It is a good home base from which to do area hiking as well as day trips to area attractions in the Berkshires.
The house has a large combined living room and fully-equipped kitchen with cathedral ceilings. Both bedrooms look out on the woods - one with a queen bed and one with a double bed. The bedroom with the double bed has a screened in porch. The spacious bathroom has a stand-up shower and a 2-person jacuzzi tub.
There is a hiking trail and wetlands in the woods behind the house. The house is also located across from Starseed Healing Sanctuary and Holistic Retreat Center, which has a number of trails and interesting spots to visit such as a peace labyrinth.
For cold weather stays, please note that the primary source of heat is wood stove. Cord wood, fire starting materials and instructions are provided, but you would have to be comfortable operating the wood stove yourself. The house is very well insulated and gets great solar gain on sunny days, so while it may not be needed at all times, the stove is certainly needed some of the time during the winter and shoulder seasons. There are plug-in electric heaters in the bedrooms so you don't have to operate the stove during sleeping hours.

Property manager

Aravinda Ananda
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This house has two levels. The main level is featured in the listing here and is the only part of the house that is rented. It is important that y

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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
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 C0105532630

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Savoy

Located in Savoy, this holiday home is in a rural area. Reed Brook Preserve and Hoosac Range reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Land of Providence, or check out an event or a game at Zoar Outdoor/Deerfield Valley Canopy Tours. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking.
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Savoy, MA

What's nearby

  • Tannery Falls - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Zoar Outdoor/Deerfield Valley Canopy Tours - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Berkshire East Ski Resort - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 29 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Mount Greylock - 58 min drive - 39.9 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Station - 35 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Berkshire Pizzeria - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mohawk Park Campground & Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cliff's Smokin' Backyard BBQ - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Charlemont Pizza House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cold River Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat In The Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat In The Woods?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat In The Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retreat In The Woods located?

This family-friendly Savoy holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Tannery Falls, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Reed Brook Preserve and Deerfield River. Hoosac Range and Mount Greylock State Reservation are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Always a peaceful getaway

It's in the woods, it's quiet, it's warm (with the wood-burning stove), and it's the same every time. Highly recommended (just don't stay there when I want to!)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laura Y.

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

Interesting

It is an interesting house in a lovely and quiet place. The hiking close by is excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

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

Amazing

We were so pleased with everything at Cricket Hollow! It was EXACTLY what we wanted. Peace and quiet. We truly had such a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

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

Beautiful Rural Cabin

The cabin was comfortable and extremely clean. Well apportioned. We could not have been happier. Would definitely stay again. Hope to come to Solid Sound again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Relaxing Retreat

The house was comfortable and roomy with everything we needed. We enjoyed the quiet and beautiful woods surrounding the property. We took advantage of many hiking areas including the falls, and also visited nearby North Adams. Hope to return next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Peace and quiet in the woods

Third time we’ve stayed, just as great as ever.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Another fantastic trip

Second time we've stayed here, and it was every bit as good as the first. The wood stove keeps the place warm and feeling great. Peaceful, quiet, just what we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

April D.

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

Amazing Experience

This was such a great escape into nature! The residence was clean and inviting and the host left great directions and info for things to do in the area. The hike in the woods behind the house was peaceful and full of fun little critters. A very short distance down the road was a trail to the waterfalls, which was just absolutely serene. The location is great to take day trips into cute towns like Shelburne Falls, Northampton, and Pittsfield. We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanleigh V.

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

Surrounded by nature

The property was very close to great hiking, waterfalls, and great views! A little far from a grocery store, but had other small general stores and restaurants not too far. Great little place to get away with family and get out in nature!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Udayan S.

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

Heavenly house!

The cabin couldn't have been nicer. Spacious and clean, simple decor (no cheesy cabin art), a kitchen well-stocked with every appliance and dish for eating in, quiet surroundings, pitch-dark and peaceful at night, discreet owners who were still available if needed. This is a real gem, an 11/10!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

A Beautiful, Serene Retreat with Good Vibes

If you're looking for rest and healing from the chaos of life, this is the perfect retreat. The wooden paneling in the rooms makes everything warm and cozy. The kitchen is well-equipped. And hiking an amazing trail with many creeks and waterfalls is only five minutes away by car. A breath of much-needed fresh air!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brockman S.

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

Perfect

Easy
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Acacia T., Brooklyn

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

Another peaceful visit to Cricket Hollow

This is our second summer visiting Cricket Hollow and we greatly enjoyed our time in at this property. It's a lovely house, with well appointed rooms, fabulous open living/kitchen plan and the most peaceful screened reading porch. Our family enjoyed connecting with nature in the woods behind the house, exploring, and visiting the beaver habitat every day. You come here to truly disconnect and focus on relaxing and spending quality uninterrupted with your fellow travelers. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Snowy winter

A lovely getaway exactly as advertised and communication was excellent. Sitting around 1700’, it gave us the healthy dose of winter, snow and sledding we had been hoping for. Cricket Hollow is a cozy and well maintained cabin and a kitchen that had what we needed. The wood stove (we both have experience with them) was great and got the place warm quickly and the fan spread the heat enough into the bedrooms we didn’t need to use the space heaters. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, beautiful cabin, opportunity for improvement in the details

Before I begin, a disclaimer: I recognize that maybe some of these issues are not persistent and perhaps seasonal, but I felt the need to mention our experience at the cabin so people are aware of potential pitfalls. Calm, green surroundings greeted us on our arrival and at first glance, we couldn’t be happier with the cabin: the vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, bountiful library, and screened porch all suited our vacation needs. It is spacious and so well located for both hiking and museum visits. But unfortunately some aspects of the experience put a serious damper on our enjoyment. It seems that previous renters had left behind open food packages, which attracted large amounts of giant ants. In addition, we found the dishes to be quite dirty and greasy and needing to be washed before use. Surfaces in both the kitchen and bathroom were dirty and all the area rugs felt old, damp, and musty. The towels also had a musty smell and the host discourages towel over-usage, so we felt pressured into using only one per person for our four-night visit. The water pressure was terribly low, the humidity in the cabin caused all our belongings to be damp and stay damp the entire time, and the amount of flies outside the cabin made it impossible to enjoy the trails, which seemed mostly grown over. All in all, however. There were positives to be found and we are thankful for the host graciously opening their home to visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion G.

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

super gemütlich und idyllisch gelegen

wir haben den Aufenthalt genossen
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

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

Perfect country get away

The cabin was lovely. Warm and cozy with lots of windows. This is a great place to unwind and unplug. Bring a good book and good company and enjoy. Centrally located in the Berkshires to visit all of the places you’d want to on east day trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice and Mike C.

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

Quiet, Remote and Private

If you are looking for a remote and peaceful location this is it. It is in an extremely private location as well. There are no services or distractions in the local area, but the cabin is surrounded by several State Forests and is very close to Mount Greylock Reservation. Also if you have an off-road capable vehicle there are many roads close by that you can enjoy!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Perfect Vacation

This was absolutely the best 5 days of our lives. Wonderful peaceful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Acacia T., Brooklyn

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

Excellent Abode to get away from it all.

This lovely property provided an opportunity to spend quiet quality time with our family. I have never seen a rental with a better equipped kitchen. The whirlpool bath was a fun bonus. Bedrooms were cozy and comfortable and the main living space us commodious with lots of seating. We enjoyed the onsite hiking trail and checking out the beaver ponds and habit. We will certainly be back with out children in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Little House in the Big Woods

Very quiet, remote, low-tech. Very well-equipped kitchen, and other nice surprises. Delightful late afternoons reading on the screened in porch. If you can live without tv or your cell phone for a few days, I highly recommend this sweet little house off the beaten path.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blanca T.

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

Mind.body and soul recharge

Cricket Hollow was just what we needed for our week long stay! The wood burning stove kept us warm.Beautiful cabin with cathedral ceilings let in so much light! The Jacuzzi tub was a plus! The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to cook meals. Tannery Falls is just minutes away, absolutely a must see.The falls at the bottom are beautiful! We will definitely be returning soon!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joela S.

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

Peace and beauty

Quiet peaceful spot,,property is gorgeous. Falls nearby and hiking trails. The home is beautiful and the kitchen has everything to fix any meal you have thought of .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler-Lynn T.

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

Writing Retreat

What a beautiful secluded location perfect for a couple writers looking to get away! We had a wonderful time and it was perfect for our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Warm, cozy, isolated -- just what I was looking for

My wife and I wanted to get away from it all, and this cabin in the woods was a perfect match. The property secluded enough that we barely saw another person (the only time we did was when we foolishly locked ourselves out), yet it's still only a 25-30 minute drive to PIttsfield or Adams to acquire whatever supplies we needed. The wood stove kept us nice and warm over New Year's, and the couches were soft and comfy.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

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Hosted by Aravinda Ananda

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