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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Pittsfield, MA

Pittsfield State Forest3 min drive
Barrington Stage Company7 min drive
Berkshire Museum8 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)59 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Great location on the lake, we enjoyed eating meals on the enclosed deck and watching rowing practice in the evenings. T...

George N.

Oct 9, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Convertible Bed

1 Double Futon

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Waterfront home with deep water dock on Onota Lake

Our 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a huge 3 season sun room on the second floor with an even bigger covered deck below. The main floor has the kitchen, two bedrooms, living room, the sun room and a bath. The lower floor has a huge family room with two sets of sliders onto the deck plus another bedroom and a full bath with clothes washer and dryer. The property also features a large, deep water dock for your boat. Weekly rentals are Saturday to Saturday.

This house is located on beautiful Onota Lake, in the heart of the Berkshires. Great for water sports, kayaking, fishing, or just watching the sunsets. Minutes away you will also find Skiing (Bousquet, Jiminy Peak), mountain biking, hiking, live theatre (Barrington Stage, Shakespeare and Company, The Colonial Theatre), golfing (more than 5 within 15 min), water park (Bousquet), bird sanctuary (Audobon).

**** Dec of 2015; We just completed several upgrades including a new gas fireplace in the family room and all new windows, doors, & siding - Just in time for winter!

**** April 2018 - Main bath completely remodeled

More photos are available via email.

Property manager

Bob Watkins (https://www.facebook.com/OnotaLakeHouse/)

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

lawn and boathouse with canoes and kayaks

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Service Dogs and very limited exceptions apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Security Deposit will be forfeited

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 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 deadlock

Property Registration Number C0096732360

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pittsfield

Located in Pittsfield, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Tanglewood Music Center and Crane Museum of Papermaking are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Colonial Theater and Herman Melville's Arrowhead. Travelling with kids? Consider Berkshire Museum and Bousquet Ski Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pittsfield, MA

What's nearby

Pittsfield State Forest - 3 min drive
Barrington Stage Company - 7 min drive
Colonial Theater - 8 min drive
Berkshire Museum - 8 min drive
Bousquet Ski Area - 14 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 7 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Old Man Jeff's Barbecue Company - ‬17 min walk
‪Dairy Cone - ‬6 min drive
‪Dotties Coffee Lounge - ‬7 min drive
‪Tito's Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Smokey Divas - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Waterfront home with deep water dock on Onota Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Waterfront home with deep water dock on Onota Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Waterfront home with deep water dock on Onota Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Waterfront home with deep water dock on Onota Lake located?

This family-friendly Pittsfield holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pittsfield State Forest, Crane Museum of Papermaking and Barrington Stage Company. Berkshire Museum and Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

29 May 2024

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

Beautiful Lake House

Loved our stay on Shore Drive on Onota Lake. The house has a fabulous layout with two porches, one enclosed, facing the lake and nearby green mountains. Two floors with ample space for a family to spread out, comfy beds, and well equipped kitchen.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George N., Golden, CO

9 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful Lake House

Great location on the lake, we enjoyed eating meals on the enclosed deck and watching rowing practice in the evenings. The house was well appointed! My wife and I were staying with our daughter, son-in-law and their 14 month old. It worked wonderfully for us. They enjoyed taking a kayak out on the lake while we stayed with our granddaughter. All in all, a delightful experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark s., New york city

18 Sept 2023

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

Lake house end of summer getaway

My family of 3 plus extended family of 5 had a lovely stay at the lake house. The house is located on the the best part of Lake Onota, and had plenty of space for all us. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding (our own personal SUP that we brought with us), and sitting by the fire at the edge of the water. The house was clean and organized just as described. Centrally located, so short trips to Mt Greylock, Williamstown, North Adams (Mass MoCA), or Lenox (the Mount, Tanglewood) , are easy. The Owner responded to my questions promptly. We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

15 Aug 2023

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

Great stay!

Loved the house and the lake! Great location and great for fishing and enjoying the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy G., USA

23 July 2023

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

Summer Visit Even Better!!

We had visited this gorgeous house for several days in the winter and just HAD to come back for a summer stay of seven days. The house was very clean both times, Bob was very helpful and answered all of my questions. There were plenty of towels, linens, water activities/equipment and a beautiful lake to enjoy just steps away. We brought a pontoon boat that just added to the fun and took advantage of the dock. Great place to visit, but would be even better to LIVE there:)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

16 July 2023

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

Onota Lake

Great location, except for the noise from Camp Winadoo on some days

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Donna A.

25 June 2023

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

seating issues

I loved the house. My only complaint was on the porch the table chairs were too tall, and the wicker furniture was too low. At 76 my legs swell when they dangle off hard seats, and then it was terribly hard for me and my elderly friends to heave ourselves up off of the wicker couch and chairs. Other than that it was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

5 Jan 2023

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

Great little spot

House was beautiful!! Plenty of space and it was nice letting the kids be downstairs in their own space. Close to stores, 10-15 minutes to to the main part of Pittsfield.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Judy D.

30 Dec 2022

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

Nice place

Great place, amazing view from the deck. Very responsive host. Our group had amazing time for our Christmas away.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

22 Oct 2022

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

Great Lake rental

This property is in a nice location ! Gorgeous house and sun room ! Well kept! Lots of kitchen dishes, pots n pans ! Process to rent was easy and owner supplied basic house information for checkin !

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Lenny M., Petaluma, CA

16 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Bare Bones, no amenities. Bring your supplies!

We stay in many rentals across the USA so we're put back when there were no basic needs available in this rental. Warning, they have the artificial smelling plug in's all over the house. It was so strong 2 of us had headaches. We unplugged all of them in the house upon arrival. No hairdryer, extra toilet paper, extra paper towels, saran wrap, foil, sugar and more. No rolling pin (we made apple pie) and borrowed from a neighbor. We went to the store first thing in the AM to gather supplies we assumed would be available. They ask you to clean your dishes but left no dishwasher liquid/pods. Our beds weren't made when we arrived and we got in very late which was a bummer. The check out rules state you are to wash your linens and put them back on your bed folded. We left at 5am so that was not an option and I found a very odd request. The bottom room has a LOUD de-humidifier that didn't do much to help the smell. The room is damp smelling all the time. We didn't spend any time down there. The lighting is very low. We moved lights from the bedrooms to play games at night. Now for the positive, the view is great. We loved waking up and having coffee in the sun room. We loved being with our friends so the trip was very good. I would not rent this again basically because we like to cook and entertain on vacation. Plus, we flew in from the West coast and need to have our rentals include the basics.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Q.

14 Sept 2022

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

Right on the water!

Although there are minor tweaks to improve comfort, the house was great and location and views were excellent. One suggestion for the owner would be to put a curtain rod across living room doors leading to sun room so they could be closed to keep the living room cool on summer afternoons. The beds were very comfy and all was clean and pretty. Advice to future guests - bring EVERYTHING but linens, even salt and pepper and aluminum foil. I have found most air b&bs do have these basics but maybe they had been left by earlier guests and not the owners.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

7 Sept 2022

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

Fun Even in the Rain

We had a mix of sun and rain. We managed to escape all but a little rain at our concert at Tanglewood. We enjoyed a day of sun on the lake, with my husband casting away With his fishing poles on the dock. When rain became continual, we still enjoyed the gorgeous view from the comfy upstairs screened in sun room. Board games made the afternoon fun. Those of you with children will find the house delightfully stocked with games and puzzles. If the sun cooperates there are kayaks and a closetful of water floats and toys. I don't think any age renters or families would be disappointed on their VRBO decision.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

20 Aug 2022

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

Amazing!

We loved being at the wonderful property. The sunroom was a favorite place to enjoy the beautiful view of lake and mountains. Perfect house for accommodating the 5 of us. Fishing, kayaking, swimming, reading & playing board games were favorite pastimes. We saw Eagles on two different days. So hope to return in the future.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

1 July 2022

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

Family get together favorite spot

We had a fun,relaxing time. Beautiful place to enjoy natural beauty in a clean comfortable lake house.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen B., Orange County, California, USA

17 June 2022

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

Wonderful Stay

Our group of 8 adults had a wonderful stay at the lakehouse. The neighborhood was quiet and the lake was idyllic. All communication with the Bob was prompt and he was very helpful. He even went the extra mile and agreed to mail us a shirt that one of our group left behind. The house was clean and is as represented in the photos. The carpet in the master bedroom, and the rooms downstairs could use some updating, but everything was clean. Renters should be aware of the policy that you have to wash all sheets before your 11:00 am check out. This was a bit difficult since we had used 6 beds.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Quincy MA

16 June 2022

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

Wonderful lakefront location with caveats, 4.5 stars

Bob's house has an amazing location, right on one of the easier access points for Lake Onota. Several of us were casually fishing off the dock that weekend with our gear, and I would say we caught several dozens of fish. We also used several of the kayaks available, and they were generally in good shape for some peaceful paddling on the lake. We had a memorable time given the house amenities available, and we also used part of a day to rent a pontoon boat at the nearby marina, which was a great choice. The location is really impressive, and the house had good value, especially for early June when we visited. The house itself served its purpose well, with features like a grill, a nice room overlooking the lake with a great view, and a full kitchen. There were several bedrooms, and one room full of bunks downstairs, which allows flexibility for many families. The bedroom downstairs was notably colder than the upstairs part of the house, so just need to plan accordingly there. As noted in the listing, the house is not fully stocked regarding cleaning and some cooking items. While understandable, it can be difficult to figure out everything you will need, as things like dish washing soap were not available. You are a short drive away from shops like Walmart, so can always take the trip if needed. Despite our great stay overall, there are some additional items worth mentioning that left it less than perfect. First is that this listing has quite a few rules more than the typical listing on sites like these. These rules are generally well-communicated ahead of time, which is perfectly acceptable, but it is worth doing your homework. However, there was an issue with the house's dryer, which meant we could not efficiently dry our linens + towels as laid out in the house rules. The host acknowledged the issue and was great at communicating, but he was still expecting us to complete the majority of the washing/drying task before we checked out. I found this unfair, as this was clearly out of our hands and could not be simply fixed with a minor adjustment, with a helper only coming in the last couple hours of our stay. We did our best, and there was consensus that we did enough, but it just added stress and brought an unpleasant end to a great stay. Some upkeep was less than ideal, as the lawn was not cut recently (a misunderstanding), and other TLC needed. Overall, I'd give 4.5 stars for my stay, and expect this is a blip in a wonderful 5-star listing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

15 June 2022

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

Great family vacation spot.

Everything about this property was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy G., USA

3 Jan 2022

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

Wonderful home

This beautiful lake house was very clean and comfortable with all the promised amenities. Bob was very accommodating and responded to all of my questions promptly. We would love to see the property in the summer to fully appreciate the water!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sue J.

27 Sept 2021

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

Great Lake Views

Good communication with owner.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jasmin W.

17 Sept 2021

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

As described

We had a lovely time and the property was nice. I didn't like being responsible for cleaning the sheets at the end of our stay only because we had to be out at 11 and I had teenagers with me. Additionally, it did make me nervous that the people before us didn't wash the sheets. Kayaks were great, the lake was delightful, and the neighbors were friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

9 Sept 2021

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

A little slice of Heaven

I came with my daughter and sisters, and we had a fabulous time!!! The property is beautiful, and the view is stunning! I can’t wait to come back!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Karen O.

1 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Tired home with noise across the lake

Would I stay here again? No. Not for that price. But to be fair, let me start with what's good about the place and then get into why I gave it a 3 star rating instead of 4 or 5. It's a cute home that would nicely accommodate a second family downstairs or even 4-6 kids in the 3rd "bunk bed" bedroom. Lots of kids' life vests, water toys and board games - and an abundance of towels including swimming towels - no shortage there. Pretty mornings in August with a beautiful lakefront view. The mallards, canada geese and occasional heron along with the chattering sparrows that live on the property are a lovely reminder of nature's harmony. However, the reasons I would not rent this place again for the price they charge are numerous, but mainly because it was not the peace and quiet and serenity I was hoping for in the Berkshire mountains. I don't think the owner stays here with any regularity, or he would have repaired things that are broken: - broken stove burner - broken ironing board - broken kayak seat - Internet router in basement cuts out at least 3 times when streaming a 90 minute movie.... (is it out? wait maybe not, give it a minute. Nope, it's definitely out. OK let me reset the TV - 3 times!!) - kitchen garbage disposal smelly and doesn't have a switch - broken vertical blinds throughout the house - guest bedroom blinds don't cover the whole window so neighbor's spotlight shines in window at night - nightlight bulbs burned out - no replacements - seat of patio chairs on lower porch are sunken and paint chips come off on your arm - garage door handle lock is broken - smelly couch cushions - filthy master bedroom carpet - Next door neighbor's stereo blasted on level 10 literally all-day with their windows open - finally on 2nd day we mentioned it and they stopped - NO nightstands or reading lamps in master bedroom - furniture that doesn't fit the room - I've never stayed at a place without nightstands except in Guatemala - kitchen was disorganized with no paring knives or vegetable peelers (these are basic items if you happen to cook) - the biggest worst problem is Camp Winadu directly across the lake - a boys camp of about 120 boys with activites that involve yelling, loud club music, a bullhorn, chanting and singing that begins at 8AM and sometimes doesn't end until 10PM at night - the noise travels directly across the water Noisy families with lots of kids might like this place, but we did not (for the price).

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol F., Massachusetts

26 July 2021

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

Beautiful Lakefront Property

Great house, clean & comfortable. Kitchen well equipped & Weber grill worked great. Beautiful views from the upstairs sun room & from the downstairs covered deck. Walk several steps from the deck down to the large dock. Dock has ladder steps for easy access into the clean & clear water with a sandy bottom for swimming. We were also on our paddle boards every day & it was a plus when some mornings the lake was smooth as glass. Lots of fun & it was a wonderful vacation week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

2 July 2021

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

Great stay!

The property has a great location - right on the lake and centrally located with easy access to Williamstown, Great Barrington, Stockbridge, various waterfalls, etc. The highlight of the house is the big screen porch overlooking the lake. The 2 kids each had their own set of bunkbeds, so no fighting over top bunk. The downstairs patio and lawn area are also really nice. There are 4 kayaks you can take out on the lake - the morning is the best time, before it gets choppy. I highly recommend bringing or renting bikes and riding the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, which runs through North Adams, Adams and Pittsfield. Beautiful trail and very kid-friendly. You can rent bikes from Berkshire Outfitters in Adams, right near the trail.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bob Watkins (https://www.facebook.com/OnotaLakeHouse/)

We are a family of 5 that loves everything about the water - swimming, skiing, playing, fishing, kayaking, or just simple watching it. We could no longer resist the temptation to have a more permanent 'base' to enjoy it.

Why they chose this property

Our family has spent the last 20 years enjoying Onota lake. We love it so much we decided to purchase a home on it. We plan on building many memories here and invite you and your family to do the same.

What makes this property unique

From the moment we walked into the large sun room on the second floor we knew this was the house. With it's 180 degree view of the lake and Berkshire Mountains there is no place better to be, unless of course you want to enjoy the huge covered deck right beneath it.