Custom Home In Scenic Wooded Area near small lake, Sleeps up to 16

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16371.6 sq m

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Otis, MA

Otis Ridge
‪10 min drive‬
Jacob's Pillow
‪19 min drive‬
Lee Premium Outlets
‪22 min drive‬
Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

full bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The House - Set privately within the heart of the Berkshires, this sky lit, bright and immaculate year round home, will bring a smile to any face! The 'great room' splashed with sunlight and a soaring 20 foot granite fireplace is the heart of this wonderful getaway. Featuring 4 king bedrooms, and a huge upstairs loft with 4 queen beds. 2 full and 1 half bath, , smart TV in sitting room with library. Direct TV and internet access, 20 x 20 patio. Outdoor entertainment includes several games to choose from: Full length Bocce court, Corn Hole Toss, Dart Board, Ring Toss, Badmitton. Let your imagination run wild, creating family fun and laughter together!

After spending your day out and exploring, come back to cook away in our AWARD winning Gourmet 'Country Kitchen Magazine'. Plenty of room for all to gather while 3 or more cooks create in the kitchen. Enjoy friends and family in this open concept 16 seat dining area. Cook, talk, serve wine and cheese all the while being included in the fun. Featuring granite counter tops, Kitchen Aid Commercial-Style Gas Range w/double oven and griddle, 16 seat dining room table.

Hayes Pond: just down the professionally maintained dirt road, 1/2 mile walk leads you to a pristine and picturesque 30 acre spring/mountain fed private small lake; 2 areas for water access, one with a small grassy area for chairs, one area good for boat access. 3 person canoe, 2 -4 person paddle boat (all provided). Allows you to fish and swim. Big mouth bass and pickerel are only a worm away!

Property manager

Nick & Christine Femia/John & Maureen DeTone

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Loft area not suitable for 3 yrs or under.

Events

No events allowed

No Tents allowed on property of any size

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$200/stay $50/ over 2 dogs;. NO PUPPIES/NO CATS

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking in house.

Thanksgiving weekend is minimum 4 night rental.

Children 1-3 must be accompanied by adult in loft area. November 1 to March 31 - AWD, 4 Wheel Drive, or Snow Tires required for access to the house.

During prime time summer months, Memorial day - Labor Day, we only allow weekly rentals. Thanksgiving weekend is minimum 4 night rental.

Important information

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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

Note from host: No Tents allowed on property of any size

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 C0134482250

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Otis

Located in Otis, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at McLennan Reservation and Old Baldy Wildlife Sanctuary, while Jacob's Pillow and Bidwell House Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Ashintully Gardens and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Otis, MA

What's nearby

Otis Ridge - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Jacob's Pillow - 19 min drive - 10.1 km
Lee Premium Outlets - 22 min drive - 16.8 km
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 26 min drive - 22.1 km
Tanglewood Music Center - 32 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 39 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Knox Trail Inn - ‬15 min drive
‪Grouse House - ‬9 min drive
‪Farmington River Country Store - ‬10 min drive
‪Jacob's Pillow - ‬20 min drive
‪Fratelli's Restaurant & Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Home In Scenic Wooded Area near small lake, Sleeps up to 16 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Custom Home In Scenic Wooded Area near small lake, Sleeps up to 16?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Home In Scenic Wooded Area near small lake, Sleeps up to 16?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Custom Home In Scenic Wooded Area near small lake, Sleeps up to 16 located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ashintully Gardens, McLennan Reservation, and Otis Ridge. Old Baldy Wildlife Sanctuary and County Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

2 Dec 2024

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

Amazing house

We spent the Thanksgiving weekend with friends in this house, everything was perfect for adults and kids. It’s better than the pictures ! It’s the perfect place for 4 families to cook and spend nice and warm time together.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

16 Oct 2024

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

issue with one of beds upstairs

My grandson slept on top of the comfort and when he awoke he was bothered all night by something on the bed. When Jack woke up he found rat/mouse large pellets on his bed where he slept all night. They were green pellets. I guess the cleaning people forgot to get rid of them. ugh We do love staying there!! Thanks again John especially for the wine and choclates!! Diane

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

23 Sept 2024

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

Family Celebration

Wonderful home for our 15 person family celebration. Great large dining room for us all and gourmet kitchen where we all could participate in preparing meals. Bocce and badminton was fun and sitting around a fire on the patio. Went kayaking and canoeing on the lake and enjoyed the beautiful gardens. Such a well equipped and comfortable home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

17 Sept 2024

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

Amazing home

House is wonderful, exactly as described. Fabulous for groups or family reunions. Kitchen has everything you could possibly need to prepare any meal. Our only regret is that we weren't around enough to really enjoy the property as we were in town for a wedding and were very busy. The road to the house was a tiny bit tricky late at night. But overall everything was amazing and would love to come back to really enjoy the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

5 Sept 2024

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

Gorgeous House & Gardens

Beautiful house and property. Probably the nicest grounds and gardens i have seen. Its clear this is a well loved home. Great communications with owners. The house is as gorgeous as the photos show. We had an amazing stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

31 Aug 2024

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

Nice area/nice place

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

theresa r.

19 Aug 2024

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

Family Vacation

It was the kitchen. It brought us closer. The feel good memories we shared cooking and eating will last forever. The hughe dinning table was also used for games and arts and crafts. The whole house gave us good Vibes. Our best to you John Theresa

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

13 Aug 2024

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

Very quiet, out in the woods

Beautiful home, spacious. Not near stores, but we knew that going in. Grounds are beautiful, kitchen well-stocked with dishes and pans, switches very well labelled, and excellent instructions left for us on-site. The gardens are top-notch, very impressive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

8 July 2024

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

Idyllic family vacation in Otis

This property worked really well for our three-generation family gathering. The kids loved their stay in the loft, and each couple/adult had their own bedroom with ample storage space. The beds were comfortable, and the attic fan and breezes kept us cool in 90 degree weather. The garden and patio are lovely places to relax and spot salamanders, hummingbirds, and even (once!) a black bear in the back woods. The house was well-stocked with kitchen supplies necessary to feed a large family, plenty of puzzles, games and toys for multiple ages, and books. All TV and internet hookups worked well, though we didn't use them often since there was plenty to keep us busy. The bocce court was a huge hit, and we made ample use of the lower lawn for volleyball and other lawn games. The pond was a huge hit as well. We really appreciated that the hosts made life jackets and boating equipment easy to access, with jackets for every age group in our party (infant to adult). While we were traveling with some of our own boating supplies, this meant everyone could be out on on the water together. We took advantage of the great location to visit The Mount, hike some local trails, and visit Lee and Great Barrington for coffee, ice cream, and shopping. Our hosts were great communicators, too! We appreciated their diligence and responsiveness.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion G.

18 June 2024

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

Family Reunion

The house accommodated our large group wonderfully. Extremely well equipped - we cooked many large meals and found everything we needed. The property is gorgeous. We range in age from 4 to 81 and it was comfortable and fun for all of us. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

27 May 2024

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

Family weekend

Great location to host a large family. Our teens loved the loft. We enjoyed many hours in the library playing games and relaxing. The patio, yard games and fire pit were fantastic. The pond down the road was great for the kids fishing and for a quick dip. Beautiful property. Would love to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

26 Nov 2023

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

Family Thanksgiving

Our family stayed in this beautiful oasis and had a great time. Everyone had a place to sleep and there was a pack n play onsite that worked great for our children. The house sits on a hill so it is HIGHLY recommended to have a 4 wheel or ALL wheel drive vehicle. The owners are very responsive and they were very helpful when I asked them for help with items around the house. We would highly recommend this house to families who want to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The premium outlets and Big Y was 20 min away and Springfield was 45 min away. Our family took a trip to the Basketball Hall of Fame and everyone enjoyed it.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny L.

12 Nov 2023

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

Nice Place

Great Kitchen, plenty of room place had everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Judy E.

15 Sept 2023

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

Otis rental

Very spacious home - perfect for 8 adults! House and amenities as described. Super easy check-in. Very well-equipped kitchen. Played indoor and outdoor games, used fire pit and watercraft. Unusually hot, humid, rainy weather made it difficult for dehumidifiers to keep up with dampness.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Aug 2023

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

Family retreat

Excellent home for a relaxing retreat for our extended family. We enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

21 Aug 2023

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

Excellent house in the woods

A great place to stay and enjoy the woods and nearby ponds

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muriel K.

14 Aug 2023

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

Family friendly

We loved the big country kitchen that made meal prep and mealtime so much fun for our large family. We also really enjoyed the garden, the games, the pond for fishing and boating, and the local town beach with our littlest vacationers. Super easy check in and check out, though I might have inadvertently swiped a box of corn starch that was not ours - whoops. Happy to replace!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

5 Aug 2023

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

Family Get Together

Fantastic property. We hosted 20 for dinner one night. Home is well designed and complete in every way. Highly highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

29 July 2023

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

A family retreat in the woods

The house is spacious, immaculate, and very well equipped (although some repairs on a second floor deck are still pending). We had three families stay with us, with grandkids ranging in age from 2 to 12. Beautiful mature perennial gardens surround the house, a delight to the senses. We could spend time on the patio, which has 2 grills and a fire pit, and the kids loved exploring the woods around the home, and playing outdoor games with the equipment provided. The adults appreciated private and comfortable bedrooms, and the kids enjoyed the beds in the loft. Storage space in each bedroom is fantastic. Ceiling fans in each room and a huge all-house fan kept us comfortable. (We needed the 2 dehumidifiers to keep the tile floors dry in the very humid 2 weeks we were there.) The kitchen was great for cooking family meals. The living room and library were comfortable for hanging out in the evenings. Yes, there are two large Smart TVs, but we never used them! There were books, board games and puzzles for all ages which the grandchildren made full use of. Many many choices for outdoor activities! Swimming and kayaking nearby at Hayes Pond or Big Pond (Otis Town Beach-- property owner provided multiple passes). Blueberry picking, hiking, and hunting for small critters, bocce and cornhole. It was a wonderful place for a family retreat in a secluded setting. It was easy to communicate with the owner.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

10 July 2023

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

Great Stay

The house is exactly as described, and communication with the host was great. The outdoor area is beautiful. Bocce ball was really fun. It was VERY humid, and some of the floors felt damp, but that's more due to the environment than the house itself. Definitely bring cozy socks and slippers. There were a couple minor issues: a small leak in the ceiling after a lot of rain and a broken coffee maker, but John and his wife's responses were so quick and efficient that we barely noticed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor K.

23 June 2023

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

Fun with family and friends

A wonderful place to spend with family and friends. An amazing escape.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia C.

7 June 2023

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

Magnificent

We had 9 women 50+ who stayed for an Aging Women's gathering. The house and environment was perfect for our Gathering. Will may be using this beautiful home, again in the future. Blessings, Lucia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

2 June 2023

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

A great stay!

I stayed here with my family to celebrate my Grandpa's 90th birthday. The house was absolutely beautiful and well maintained. It is the first house that my entire family has ever all agreed on that we liked. It was airy and spacious with a ton of comfortable furniture, not to mention how gorgeous the outdoor area was in. We changed our weekend plans just because we were so excited to cook in their kitchen and it did not disappoint. The only thing of note, is the front entrance was a little hard for my grandpa, it is just two steps, but there is no hand rail. That said, I think this is a great place for large groups and people of all ages, it's just worth taking a little extra caution outside. Looking forward to staying here again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

4 May 2023

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

Wonderful!

Really enjoyed the house!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

23 Apr 2023

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

Another relaxing trip!

This was our second stay at this property and we absolutely love how much space there is for everyone, the gorgeous kitchen, and abundant activities in the surrounding area! Everything is exactly as described, check in is super easy with the key code, and John was super responsive while we were there. Great time!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nick & Christine Femia/John & Maureen DeTone

Family owned property, built with love and vision for extended family get togethers.
Great for Family entertainment and fun! Large Patio with Solo Stove for great outdoor fires and Large 6 burner Weber Grill for great barbecue.

Why they chose this property

We have been coming to the Berkshires for over 25 yrs. There is a energy and warmth to this area that is undeniable. We decided to build a home based around family. We built it with enough room to 'grow' our families all together. We have spent many a Thanksgiving and holidays enjoying the fun this house offers. The love that is in this home is apparent as soon as you enter.

What makes this property unique

Unique home in wooded 9 acre private setting, on a professionally maintained and seasonally managed dirt road. Beautiful 20' granite fireplace, huge award winning gourmet kitchen with open concept dining area.
Outside patio with Solo Stov and cozy atmosphere. Bocce court
Private small lake 1/2 mi walk away.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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powder room

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