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Mountaintop Modern Home, spacious living areas, outdoor venues & lovely vistas

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North facing image of Meadow & Fern Estate.
Lower level Kiva Suite & large deck
West house/ lawn view
Dining area
Main level kitchen, dining & window wall seating area
View from dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Shelburne Falls, MA
  • White Barn Studio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bridge of Flowers
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Salmon Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Keene, NH (EEN-Dillant-Hopkins)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Catamount View

1 Queen Bed

Gigi Queen

1 Queen Bed

Kiva Suite

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountaintop Modern Home, spacious living areas, outdoor venues & lovely vistas

Meadow & Fern is a private Eco-friendly mountaintop home located in the Northern Berkshire Village of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts (two miles from our property). Completely private with panoramic views and rolling meadows of native fern, wildflower and grasses. Meadow & Fern is the ideal location for a weekend of fun with friends/family, a week-long adventure getaway, or reunion. Beautiful accommodations, perennial gardens and mountain vistas make this property a delightful retreat. Spacious living areas indoor, large deck with panoramic views, patio with 4 burner gas grill, lawn areas large enough for a game of softball, soccer, frisbee etc. and river swimming within walking distance from the property will suit all your entertaining needs.

A short and scenic drive will take you to area private schools; Northfield Mt.Herman, Stonleigh Burnham, Deerfield Academy and Eaglebrook, Colleges; UMass, Smith, Amherst, Hampshire, Williams, Mt. Holyake and MA Liberal Arts and art museums; MASS MoCA, Sterling & Francis Clark, Smith College Museum and Williams Collage Museum, all short day trips. Berkshire East is a four season adventure resort, a close 8 miles, while Mount Snow and Stratton Mountain ski areas in Vermont are less than one hour away.

If privacy is important, we are the perfect location. Meadow & Fern borders 629 acres of Mass Audubon Society land preserve. Hiking trails, a babbling brook, groves of pine and the famous High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary can be accessed directly from our grounds. Just a few steps away from our entrance you will find the junction of two rivers, The North and The Deerfield, which merge to create a famous local swimming area known as Sunburn Beach featuring amazing rock formations and a river sand island. Here you can enjoy river swimming and warm rock sunbathing. ​A short walk will take you to the entrance to Catamount State Forest. On your hike you can discover the stone walls and foundations of the original Catamount community, boulder caves, the Farley family cemetery and the pristine McLeod Pond. We are close to wildlife sanctuaries, hiking trails, swimming, biking, skiing, river rafting and zip line activities

A short 2 miles will take you to the Village of Shelburne Falls home of the famous Bridge of Flowers, Glacial Potholes, Salmon Falls, shopping and many amazing dining experiences. The Village downtown and surrounding areas were significant set locations for two movies, The Judge, staring Robert Downey Jr & best supporting actor recipient Robert Duval and Labor Day staring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin.

Our electricity is powered by the sun with geothermal and passive solar heat & hot water. Breathtaking vistas include Catamount Mountain State Forest to the north and the Berkshire Mountains to the west.

Property manager

Kathleen Young
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
This property isn’t childproof, best for over 7yrs
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Events

No events allowed
Property access for the listed guests only.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets by prior approval at additional cost
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No vaping inside the property as well
Children must be 7 years or older. Infants are okay. The house is not toddler proof. Younger children by prior arrangement with host.
Maximum of 8 guests including children. The property is for the sole enjoyment of the 8 listed as staying at time of check-in.
Failure to comply with House Rules can result in loss of damage deposit.

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
Note from host: Property access for the listed guests only.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0105822680

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shelburne Falls

Located in Shelburne Falls, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Catamount State Forest and Catamount Wildlife Management Area, while White Barn Studio and Double Edge Theatre are cultural highlights. Bald Mountain Pottery and Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Shelburne Falls, MA

What's nearby

  • White Barn Studio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Deerfield River - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Glacial Potholes, Shelburne Falls - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bridge of Flowers - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Salmon Falls - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Greenfield Station - 18 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pine Hill Orchard - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Floodwater Brewing Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mocha Maya's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountaintop Modern Home, spacious living areas, outdoor venues & lovely vistas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Mountaintop Modern Home, spacious living areas, outdoor venues & lovely vistas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountaintop Modern Home, spacious living areas, outdoor venues & lovely vistas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountaintop Modern Home, spacious living areas, outdoor venues & lovely vistas located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps away from High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary and White Barn Studio. Catamount State Forest and Deerfield River are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gin R.

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

Family Wedding

A beautiful place for our family to relax in between events in the area celebrating our son's wedding. Comfortable, spacious and enough space for the ten of us! Lovely property, interesting art along with all the necessary household items we needed. Working with Kathy was a pleasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Beautiful property

This house is thoughtfully and beautifully maintained. The property is private and gorgeous. A perfect getaway for privacy in nature with close access to the town. Kathleen is a wonderful host and was very communicative. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay for our wedding!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

great place!

really nice, quiet setting, big space, lots of amenities--pleasure to work with Kathy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

perfect getaway

Kathleen's place was exactly what we were looking for. A big yard and gorgeous patio setting with a unique home with plenty of creative touches. To kitchen was completely functioning and all the sleeping quarters comfortable. The swimming hole at the end of the driveway was a perfect way to cool off.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianne F.

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

Heather and Fern

Kathy was accommodating and helpful. Beautiful mornings on deck with birds and geeenery. Lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason K., New York, NY

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

Beautiful house in a great location

Kathy's house is gorgeous and located in a perfect setting. Wonderful views and lovely sunsets. The house itself is spacious and clean, and we had a wonderful time there for the long holiday weekend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

gorgeous home, views, style!

This home is spectacular - inside and out. Kathy was helpful and quickly responsive all the time. Her artwork is beautiful to liv with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Beautiful property!

We had a wonderful time at the house for a family gathering. Thank you Kathleen for hosting us and being available for our questions. Your house is beautiful! We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

Perfect family getaway!

We had 8 family members come from all over the country to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Kathy's house and the Shelburne Falls area were the perfect combination. Zip lining at Berkshire East and breakfast at Baked were some of the highlights… as well as just enjoying home cooked meals and relaxing in Kathy's beautiful home. Everything was so neat and organized, we felt right at home. There was plenty of enough space for all of us and the master bath is incredible. Thanks Kathy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice F.

Great escape

Very well designed, lots of room for multiple families. The kitchen is a dream to work in. Added bonus of the wildlife, and beautiful vistas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Camille Z.

Such a wonderful time!

Our family had the best time in Kathleen’s beautiful hilltop home!! Everything was so wonderful - from the views to the peaceful quiet to the closeness to convenient shopping and great restaurants. And the house itself, full of beautiful light and art, was gorgeous. Thanks and looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mickey C.

Amazing

First of all, Kathleen is great to work with -- She's super helpful, understanding and nice. Secondly, the house is beautiful and was beyond what any of us expected. I would 100% stay here again and recommend anyone else to book while you can!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gladys O.

Stunning

Absolutely beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nate G.

Roomy, clean and well maintained with beautiful views and a great location.

Easily and comfortably slept 12 adults. Geothermal and Solar heating/ power systems had no problem accommodating 12 showers in the three nicely equipped bathrooms. Top of the line appliances made cooking breakfast and late night snacks a pleasure and the large dining area had more than enough room for us all. The linens and bedding that was supplied was abundant and comfortable and one less thing to worry about while packing. With all that said the surrounding views were the property's most impressive feature and the location of the house made it easy for us to get everywhere we wanted top go. I would recommend this property to anyone. On a side note if you do choose to stay, do yourself a favor and stop into Baked! in Shelburne Falls for breakfast and if you're lucky they'll make fresh sticky buns!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

Magnificent home with all the amenities you need!

We had a family celebration for 12 of us - kids to my 80 year old dad- everyone loved the house, the beautiful natural surroundings, and the lovely village. Liz was a great host who made many great recommendations!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Well kept beautiful home- perfect for our family graduation party.

Our oldest son graduated from UMASS/Amherst. Since we live 1.5 hours away, we wanted a place the entire family could relax and spend time together. This house was the perfect getaway! The owner was very helpful and her house was beautifully maintained. The treetop suite was our escape with the hot tub and steam shower. Unfortunately it rained all day for our party and we couldn't enjoy the grounds but there was enough space for us all inside. I'd stay here again for a relaxing escape!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robbyn K.

Beautiful home, lovely surroundings, generous and thoughtful host! We will be back!

We arrived just after a powerful snow storm and Kathy made sure that everyhting was ready and the we were well taken care of throughout our extended stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kerrin M.

Great location, beautiful, comfortable home

We got together with our family for the holiday. Kathy was a wonderful host. She went out of her way to make our Thanksgiving perfect. She provided us with great activities in the area. Her home was beautiful, super comfortable and had everything we needed for a great and relaxing get together with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

Perfect for hosting a large group

Pretty views, lovely gardens and comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Young

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Why they chose this property

Lovely secluded property with breathtaking views yet close to the charming Village of Shelburne Falls.

What makes this property unique

Meadow & Fern is the ideal location for a weekend of fun with friends/family, a week-long adventure getaway, event or reunion. Family friendly Berkshire East Ski Resort is a close 6 miles while Mount Snow and Stratton Mountain ski areas in Vermont are less than one hour away.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests