Recently Renovated, steps to Lake Buel, close to Great Barrington & Stockbridge

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Monterey, MA

Lake Buel
‪2 min walk‬
Ski Butternut
‪5 min drive‬
Housatonic River Walk
‪9 min drive‬
Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

TV Room / 4th Bedroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

This charming and appropriately named "Little Cottage" was newly renovated in 2017. Enjoy a short walk (300 feet) down a dirt road to a small beach and private dock on Lake Buel, beautifully situated in the heart of the Berkshires.

Experience new and contemporary furnishings in a country setting. Antiquing, rustic dining, skiing, hiking, theater and performing arts are only minutes away! Clay tennis courts on site. Great for families and outdoor enthusiasts or those that just want to unplug from it all.

The cottage is just steps from the water where you can enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating on Lake Buel. There is a private community beach and dock. There is also a public boat ramp and parking lot just one street over.

This Property is just a short walk from Camp Half Moon, a co-ed sleep-away summer camp for kids ages 6-16 that also offers half-day camps.

Experience all the Berkshires has to offer.

***Hiking / Orchards***
Monument Mountain (10 minute drive)
Beartown State Forest Park (10 minute drive)
Bash Bish Falls (35 minute drive)
Windy Hill Orchards (10 minute drive)
Hilltop Orchards (30 minute drive)

***Skiing / Adventure Parks (Summer)***
Butternut Basin (7 minute drive)
Jiminy Peak (1 hour drive)
Catamount (25 minute drive)

***Great Barrington (15 minute drive)***
dining, antiquing, bowling, movie theater

***Historic Stockbridge (15 minute drive)***
Norman Rockwell Museum, Berkshire Botanical Gardens, and Berkshire Scenic Railway

***The Arts***
Tanglewood summer home of the Boston symphony orchestra (25 minute drive)
Jacobs Pillow Dance (30 minute drive)
Shakespeare and Company (25 minute drive)
Barrington Stage Company (20 minute drive)
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center (15 minute drive)

***Amenities***
Washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, gas stove/oven, electric heat and A/C, flatscreen TV with DVD player. UNPLUG AND ENJOY NATURE - There is no satellite or wi-fi and cell reception is spotty though AT&T providers work, most others do not.

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Property manager

Steve Rosen

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please review the rental agreement for the property rules.

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 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 C0136191930

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Great Barrington

Located in Great Barrington, this cabin is in a rural area. Ski Butternut and Les Trois Emme Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dry Hill and Three Mile Pond Wildlife Management Area. Ashintully Gardens and Berkshire Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Monterey, MA

What's nearby

Lake Buel - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Ski Butternut - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Housatonic River Walk - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 19 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪The Marketplace Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
‪Great Barrington Bagel Company - ‬12 min drive
‪Bogies Restaurant & Pub - ‬13 min drive
‪SoCo Creamery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Recently Renovated, steps to Lake Buel, close to Great Barrington & Stockbridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Recently Renovated, steps to Lake Buel, close to Great Barrington & Stockbridge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Recently Renovated, steps to Lake Buel, close to Great Barrington & Stockbridge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Recently Renovated, steps to Lake Buel, close to Great Barrington & Stockbridge located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Lake Buel and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dry Hill and Ski Butternut. Les Trois Emme Winery is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

14 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful!

My husband and I stayed for a week and enjoyed all of it. The house is well equipped and comfortable. We particularly liked using the canoe on the beautiful lake. While the lake bottom is a bit mushy and reedy, the water was still warm enough in September to float on a raft and it gets less reedy if you swim out a bit. The beach area is wonderful and so nice to be that close to the lake. Our host was communicative and helpful. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

anne m.

6 Aug 2022

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

Lakefront Community

While the property was very comfortable for the 2 of us, there were amenities available for larger groups in terms of space and lakefront "toys" Larger families/groups would be comfortably accommodated in the multiple bedrooms, sitting and dining areas, i.e. indoor seating for 14

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

16 July 2022

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

Little Cottage

The home was spacious, beautiful and had anything you needed. The lake was right there, and it was quiet and peaceful. Close to shopping, restaurants hiking and sights. Incredible and gracious host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

30 Aug 2021

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

Great lakeside location, comfortable house with a very well equipped kitchen.

We’ll definitely be back

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

7 Aug 2021

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

Want to really get away from it all?

Little Cottage is perfect for that escape. It’s clean, cozy and the surroundings are beautiful. A short walk to a lovely pond with a beach, dock and access to canoes and kayaks. However be prepared for the lack of wifi/internet or central air. It made for a few warm nights. A spiral staircase is the access to the basement, where 2 bedrooms are found. You can also access it from outside, though not easily. But for a true getaway, it’s perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

1 Aug 2021

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

Great family space

Well laid out three bedroom home with outstanding common areas for games, dining, etc. Lots of wood, stone and glass. Short downhill trek to beach and new dock/float. Shared clay tennis court and b-ball hoop. Five minute drive to local Appalachian Trail and ten minutes to Great Barrington and it’s great offerings.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

30 June 2021

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

Even better than expected!

This property is extremely nicely renovated, clean, and well stocked. Expect your pick of a variety of comfy chairs! The ceiling fan in the center of the house does a great job of cooling the whole area. The kitchen is well stocked with working gadgets and tools for people who enjoy cooking. We enjoyed the fireplace on a couple of cool June evenings, and also took advantage of the dock for sunning and a few quick dips. The owner was friendly, took time to talk with us and answer questions before our stay, and responded in a timely and helpful way to communication thereafter. We hope to return soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

5 Sept 2020

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

Wonderful cottage

Excellent stay - lovely cottage and wonderful lake deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Arlington, MA

22 Aug 2020

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

Very enjoyable and relaxing

The access to the lake was a little confusing at first, but it was a lovely spot. Property was clean and everything was as described. There is no internet and Verizon has ZERO service in the lake valley, but for$60 you can get a T-Mobile SIM card that gives you some minimal service with a phone hot-spot. That was the only drawback. Not really enough for streaming video. ATT may be better, not sure. House was very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

6 Aug 2020

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

Family Camp at Lake House

With summer camp cancelled for our grandchildren we decided to make our own. This rental gave us all the break and activities that we where looking for. Our daughters and grand children loved the lake and the paddle boards that we used. I loved the well equipped kitchen and Weber grill that made feeding our group easy and fun. Small drawbacks are that both bathrooms are on the main floor, those staying in the two bedrooms down below need to walk upstairs for access. Verizon has no service here and there is no internet. The comfort and pluses of this location, the beautiful knotty pine interior far out weigh the minuses. I will most definitely be contacting the owner for repeated rentals in the years to come.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norm C.

22 July 2020

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

Great recreation

Little Cottage was clean and ready for guests upon arrival. It is very well equipped for recreation - paddle boards, a kayak and canoes on the beach, which is just 100 yards down a lane to Lake Buel. Steve was friendly and informative host as well. We hope to return.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher R.

7 Aug 2019

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

Splendid!

Steve's cottage is clean, spacious, and ideally located. And Steve himself is a most gracious host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Luiz I.

17 Jan 2019

Thank You Steve For A Memorable Summer Vacation Our Family Will Cherish Forever!

First let me say this review was long overdue. As many of you especially those with kids can attest life just gets in the way sometimes. That being said last summer my wife and I along with my brother and his wife decided that we would try and find a lake house for our family summer vacation. This was our first time with the whole lake house vacation idea, and well let me put it simply. IT WAS AWESOME! Steve's lake cottage was everything we could have wanted and more. It is beautifully renovated while still holding on to its rustic cottage charm. The cottage slept everyone comfortably and the kitchen was quaint with all the cooking staples in case you forgot the SUGAR! for your coffee haha! There is a tennis court just outside the front door and a basketball hoop for those family sports rivalries. There is a summer camp nearby that is a blast from the past with its cheerful councilors and marching chants. The cottage is only a short walk down a pebbled dirt road to a private sandy be it small beach area which our young kids aged 2,3,4,and 6 loved! The dock was great for fishing with the kids and the lake refreshing and clean for those summertime dips. Most days we had the beach all to ourselves but on the few days that we did see some of the locals we found that they were incredibly friendly. My brother and I also brought our 22 ft boat which was the inspiration for the lake house idea. It was a bit of a challenge getting the boat in and out of the driveway but with a larger boat that is to be expected. It would have been nice to be able to keep the boat docked in the water but the ramp was literally just one road over from the cottage. Lake Buel is just big enough to enjoy tubing and exploring in search of those good fishing spots while occasionally stopping to jump in with the kids. I guess I would be remised if I didn't mention our one hiccup. Aside from not being able to dock the boat during our stay the local well that services the homes in the area filled with silt causing the water in the cottage to run dirty. It unfortunately meant we were unable to use the washing machine and had to use jugs of store bought water for everyday water use. However let me say that even the locals said it hasn't happed in 30 years! just bad luck. In fact Steve was incredibly accommodating. He always answered or returned my calls and worked tirelessly to resolve any issues. This event while inconvenient showed how caring and professional he is. Thank You Steve

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aliza S., Waterbury

5 Sept 2017

Wonderful Family Vacation!! Would definitely book again!

This charming lake house is tastefully and thoughtfully decorated. Absolutely perfect and functional for a family vacation! We really enjoyed having the master bedroom upstairs and the kids rooms downstairs. There are many different sitting areas including a comfortable TV room and outdoor porch. The lake and dock were beautiful and a great setting for quality family time. We can't say enough...5 stars and definitely a place we would consider staying at again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Steve Rosen

My parents purchased the Little Cottage almost 40 years ago. My parents would bring myself, and my two brothers up for weekends and for longer in the Summer and Winter. It is now owned and shared by my family and my two brothers' families. We have had years of special memories here and want to share it with you. In 2017 we completed a major renovation and updated the furnishings to better support our growing family. It still maintains a rustic, yet comfortable environment that fits with the woods and the Lake.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

TV Room / 4th Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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