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Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts!

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The house in winter splendor.  Holiday lights are on from November to April.
Holiday lights warm a crisp snowy night as you arrive back after a day of skiing
Large family room w/ smart TV. Beautiful natural light & screened porch access.
Open kitchen and dining for 8, counter stool seating for 4.
Front door and entrance foyer/mudroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Great Barrington, MA
  • Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Housatonic River Walk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ski Butternut
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3rd Floor

4 Twin Beds

3rd Floor Small Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Office 1

1 Crib

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

2nd Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts!

Lovely 4 bedroom, sleeps 10. 3-story classic Victorian home in family-friendly neighborhood. Clean modern interiors and nature-enjoying exteriors including gardens, covered porch, screened deck and fenced yard. Easy walk to Main Street and Lake Mansfield.

Like winter sports? This home is a great ski season rental as it's a quick 9 minute drive to Butternut Ski Area and Tubing Center and only 14 minutes to Catamount Mountain Resort.

Built in 1903, this updated and yet stunning example of Victorian craftsmanship is a perfect place for family and friends looking to find an easy getaway in the Berkshires. The interior is sunny, bright and modern with charming Victorian details throughout.

The house is well appointed on the ground floor level with a large living room, music parlor including a grand piano and large assortment of art and design books, large eat-in kitchen, separate dining room area with large farm table and French café chairs with seating for 8, ½ bath, and large pantry/laundry room with side by side front loading washer and dryer. The living room and parlor comfortably seats 10 guests.

There are inviting touches throughout the house such as: lovely artwork, books, games, puzzles and toys to entertain both children and adults! The kitchen is well equipped with high-end stainless appliances and All-Clad and Le Creuset cookware. All tools needed for baking are available including a Kitchen-aid stand mixer. Kitchen includes a large assortment of high-end small appliances including microwave, food processor, blender, coffee maker and 4-slot toaster. At the kitchen sink, a Multi-Pure water filter system is built-in. The deck and screened porch are accessed from both the kitchen and the living room.

The second floor has 2 bedrooms: the primary suite with a king bed and full bathroom with tub/shower combination, en suite. The second large bedroom has a queen bed and access to the 2nd floor porch. There is a second full bathroom on this floor with a walk-in shower.

The third floor is a delightful converted loft-like attic space with two rooms. One bedroom has 4 twin beds: 2 extra long singles and the third is a twin trundle, which can be made up as a twin, two twins or a king - perfect for a group sleepover or family! The other room, best for children, has one extra-long twin and small trundle bed. All three floors have central air-conditioning and heating. The extra-long twins have organic rubber mattresses. Due to their generous length and quality, these mattresses are very comfortable for adults as well as children.

Outside you have a delightful front sitting porch and lovely cottage gardens with pathways leading to the front walk and side parking area. The back sun deck is private, with outdoor seating and a grill for dining al fresco. There is also a cozy screen tea porch on the side of the house, accessed through the family room. The yard is fenced with a delightful playhouse!

Located in the sought after neighborhood called “The Hill”, this home is an easy 5-minute walk to the center of downtown Great Barrington for a meal, shopping, shows, cinema, galleries and much more. This home is also an easy walk (or 3 minute drive) to Lake Mansfield Park for swimming. (There is a sandy beach, children's playground equipment and a lifeguard on duty!) You can enjoy picnicking and having fun on the climber & swing sets. No motorboats allowed but canoes/kayaks are available for rent in town or bring your own!

For music lovers, it's a 25 minute drive to Tanglewood, and for dance enthusiasts it's a 25 minute drive to Jacob’s Pillow.

Amenities:
Arrival Day Flexible
Children Welcome
Pets Considered
Smoking Not Allowed
Decked area
Central heating
Air Conditioning
Television
Games
Toys
Smart TV
Books
Laptop Friendly
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Dishes Utensils
Spices
Stove
Highchair
Toaster
Oven
BBQ
Fridge
Freezer
Heating
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Grill
Deck Patio Uncovered
Garden
Private yard
Balcony/Terrace
House Cleaning Optional
Wifi
Fishing Freshwater
Hiking
Skiing
Snowboarding
Golf course within 30 min drive
Family
Downtown
Town
Live Theater
Eco Tourism
Bathtub
High Chair
Children's Books and Toys
Table Corner Guards
Pack n Play Travel Crib
Room Darkening Shades
Children's Dinnerware
Stair Gates

Property manager

Tracy Thornton

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number C0098031130

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Great Barrington

Located in Great Barrington, this vacation home is in the city center. Ski Butternut and Catamount Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Berkshire Botanical Garden and Hoffman's Pottery. Traveling with kids? Consider Charles H. Baldwin & Sons and Hotchkiss Mobile Studio. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Great Barrington, MA

What's nearby

  • Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Housatonic River Walk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Housatonic River - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Mansfield Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ski Butternut - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Marketplace Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Barrington Bagel Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bogies Restaurant & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SoCo Creamery - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts! located?

Located in the center of Great Barrington, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Housatonic River Walk, and Housatonic River. Lake Mansfield Park and W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Friend annual trip

Property was perfect and amazing location to everything! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Great Barrington

I’m a repeat customer - my family loves renting this house when we come out for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Fall Weekend away with friends

The house was beautiful in a nice little neighborhood and a short walk to town. The host was very responsive when I had a question and with follow-up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

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

Great stay

Wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felix M.

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

great barrington baby blue house

great place to stay walking distance to down town GB. you will feel like a local!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

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

Family stay in April

Our group of adults and toddlers had an amazing stay. The house was sparkling, clean, spacious, and well kept. We loved all the extras like the piano sitting room, the front porch with comfortable seating, the large backyard with playhouse, the back deck with grill and screened room, soaking tub in master, powerful range for the serious cook. Open concept 1st floor so sight lines from the kitchen to where kids were playing was good. We were minutes away from Giggle Playground and Main St so daily walks into town for dining and shopping were very easy. Neighbors on the block gave us friendly Hi's. Communication with the host and her property manager was very easy. By the way, if you go with kids, I recommend driving to High Lawn Farm. It's a dairy farm with rolling hills, picnic tables and amazing ice cream (try their purple cow flavor), and you can walk right up to the adult cows as well as the calves in the calf barn. The kids loved getting up close and personal with the newborn calves. We went twice.Overall a great low-key Berkshires experience for the family in a beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Best location!

Can’t beat this location for a stay in Great Barrington, plus it’s a lovely home and beautifully maintained. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

GB

Wonderful!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

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

Perfect fit and close to everything

The house was the perfect fit for our objectives, it was large enough for our family and friends and close to downtown and the slopes. The hosts were accommodating and easy to work with.
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby W.

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

Berkshire getaway of old friends

Wonderful location! The house has everything you could need and is very nice. Third floor accommodations are a little tricky for older guests -- no bathroom and sloping ceilings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed a terrific week in Great Barrington. This house is beautiful, well-appointed, and very clean. Our family loved making and enjoying meals in the spacious kitchen, watching movies in the family room, playing the piano in the sitting room, and the sleeping arrangements were very comfortable. So close to Butternut and all the great shops downtown. Great hosts who went above and beyond to take care of anything we asked. 5 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sisters Weekend

Three sisters and two sisters in law spent a lovely weekend together in this beautiful home. We relaxed on the porch, lounged in the living room, and spent hours laughing and catching up. The quick walk to town made coffee runs easy and the shops and restaurants were define. Thank you thank you thank you < 3
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C., San Mateo, California

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

Lovely house, great location

Very nice place. Be careful not to pull too far forward in the driveway -- we got a message shaming us about this (we didn't even realized we'd pulled beyond the gravel into the grass the dark). Made us wonder who was watching us. Uppermost bedroom was tiny and challenging for an adult because you can't stand upright entering the room. At least a couple of the beds were not terribly comfortable for adults. The decor is lovely, and the location is outstanding. Overall very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonya B.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella L.

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

great location, great house

We loved spending a week in the house. It is walking distance from main street, on a sweet little street. It was the first trip with our 5 month old and we found the house to be very clean and safe for our baby. The kitchen is gorgeous and we appreciated the grill, back deck, front porch and screened in breakfast nook. The piano was a highlight as well. Tracy was very helpful and kind and we hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

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

A Wonderful Retreat in Great Barrington

We had such a wonderful stay in this beautiful house! It was beautifully restored and decorated inside and out. Well stocked kitchen, comfy furniture and lovely decks both front and back to enjoy the beautiful, leafy neighborhood. The location could not have been better. It’s a short walk into town but still feels quiet and peaceful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

AMAZING STAY!

Just the cutest and most comfortable house in the Berkshires. Perfect distance to everything with all the amenities you could need. We were ready to move in. If you are in the Berkshires this is the place to stay!! Can't wait to return. Thanks for everything Tracy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Wonderful rental property

This house is beautiful, clean, spacious, and perfectly located near downtown Great Barrington and Ski Butternut. It has a wonderful kitchen to cook in, a beautiful music room with an excellent piano, and we couldn't have asked for a better rental property. Tracy is a wonderful and caring host who is extremely responsive and responsible.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Super stay

This is a wonderful, completely equipped house, well located to the Main Street but far enough away to be quiet and peaceful (great front porch). Owner is super responsive and accommodating. Property is near many conservation areas as well as cultural sights.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Perfect for a family ski weekend!

We loved everything about the Blue Hill House! Perfect set up for our group- two families of 4 (4 adults, 4 children ages 8-10). We stayed for a weekend and skiied at nearby Butternut. Excellent location, amazing host and fabulous time away with friends. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., New York, NY

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

The Blue Hill House

The month we spent at this property was one of the best vacations we have had. Everything was provided. The property managers (and owners) were exceptionally gracious and always available. The design and decor of the house was welcoming with style and comfort.
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ali C., Long Island, NY

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

Great house close to town

We went to the Great Barrington area for a family ski weekend in February and had a terrific stay at this Victorian home. The host, Tracy was very easy to work with and responsive via text. We loved the house because it has so much character - the kids loved the fun bedrooms on the 3rd floor - and it is very close to the town of Great Barrington. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Thornton

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Tracy and her family live most of the year in Great Barrington. Tracy is a class teacher at a local Waldorf school and her husband, Michael is an architect. As former New York City dwellers, they love the sophistication and culture of this small town.

Why they chose this property

Living on "The Hill" in Great Barrington is very desirable for raising families, great views of the mountains, and especially to be able to easily walk down to Main Street for restaurants, shops and festivals.

What makes this property unique

The house is very comfortable for families and multi-generational groups. Kids love the 3rd floor loft-like bedrooms that are unique spaces, that feel like a world away (while still being close by).

Languages:

Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin)