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The rear of the house faces the lake. Our dock provides easy boat access.
This is what you will see when you drive up to the house. We welcome you!!
Look for our sign when you enter the road. It points to tranquility!!
Full kitchen with plenty of counter space and everything you need for fab meals!
Find info on local activities and the cottage at our info station.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8190.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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North Adams, MA
  • Windsor Lake Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Campers Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakeside Retreat-Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking- Best of the Berkshires!

Windsor Cottage is a relaxing, lakeside retreat located on Windsor Lake in North Adams, MA where you will enjoy your own private waterfront! You will feel like you are in the middle of the forest, yet you are in walking distance to the town, Mass MoCA and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as well as many bars and restaurants. In addition, it is a 10 minute drive to Williamstown, Williams College and the Clark Art Museum. Wander through ancient forests on a hike up the tallest mountain in Massachusetts, Mt. Greylock. Visit several nearby treetop adventure parks or go white water rafting on the Deerfield River. The 24 acre lake offers non-motorized boating, swimming and spectacular fishing. A row boat, a canoe, 2 kayaks and 2 paddle boards are available for you to explore the lake and take in the views of the Hoosac and Appalachian Mountain ranges, including Mt. Greylock. On Wednesday evenings in July & August you can sit on your deck and enjoy concerts that are held in the pavilion across the lake. There is a public swimming area, a snack bar and a playground across the lake as well. The home offers a large great room for relaxing and dining, 2 cozy electric fireplaces, a well equipped full kitchen for all of your cooking needs, one and a half baths, comfortable beds, a walkout basement family room, a huge deck and a spectacular screened in porch where you can relax the night away or take a nap on a unique, twin sized porch swing. Spend an evening cooking s’mores around the outdoor fireplace or cook dinner on the outdoor grill. You can entertain yourself and your family with a multitude of games and over 200 videos. Cable television is provide as well as wifi and three Roku televisions. Cell reception is excellent. New in 2022, we have an eco friendly mini-split air conditioning system and new for 2023 a stacked digital washer and dryer unit and a newly renovated spa like bathroom. Windsor Cottage is a great place to enjoy all of what the Berkshires and Southern Vermont has to offer as the only three bedroom lakeside rental property in the North Adams/Williamstown area. July and August stays are Sat. - Sat. Note: Two ring doorbells with security cameras are in use on the exterior of the property. One at the entrance to the house and one on the shed.

Property manager

Terri
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Languages

English

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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 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
A maximum of 8 people at any time.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house, on the deck or porches.
Pets are not allowed, which means you cannot have visitors with pets. Please respect this rule.
No early check-ins or late check-outs in the summer. Our cleaning staff needs to have the time to clean the house to our high standards.
Please do not move inside furniture outside or outside furniture in. Please sweep and return everything the way you found it before leaving.

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: A maximum of 8 people at any time.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 C0060272090

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

North Adams

Located in North Adams, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Mohawk Theater and MCLA Gallery 51 are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include North Adams Public Library and Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum and Hopkins Observatory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North Adams, MA

What's nearby

  • Windsor Lake Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Campers Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Williams College - 14 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Station - 31 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pedrin's Dairy Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa Gino's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat-Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking- Best of the Berkshires! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat-Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking- Best of the Berkshires!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat-Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking- Best of the Berkshires!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat-Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking- Best of the Berkshires! located?

Located in the mountains, this North Adams holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 15-minute walk of Windsor Lake Park, Kemp Park and Campers Beach. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and Eugene L. Freel Library are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

Lovely spot!

Quiet spot—loved Windsor Lake and being on the water. Nice, cozy house. Lots to do in the area. 🌏💙🌏
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

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

Wonderful Lake House Vacation!

We had an amazing stay here! The house is very cute and well decorated with lots of dishes, games, towels, etc. The screened in porch great. And then the real highlight was the beautiful lake and all the kayaks, paddleboards and boats that come with the house. And the owner was great throughout, answering all of our questions and even shipping us a couple of items we left behind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurice A.

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

Quiet mornings on the lake

We had a lovely week at Windsor Cottage. The house is so special and we were thrilled the moment we walked in the door. The views are so beautiful, especially in the early mornings when the mist is rising from the lake. Terri and Jay have really put their heart into their home and I feel grateful they are sharing it with the rest of us. Might be helpful for folks to know that the half bath is upstairs next to the master bedroom (with absolutely stunning lake view) and room with three beds. Another bedroom on main floor with queen bed next to bathroom with fabulous shower. The multiple decks were a highlight. Who can resist a porch swing that you can nap on! Can't wait to come back! Thank you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce t.

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

rest peace and quiet

House was best equipt home we have ever rented from vrbo. Porch was a great place for morning coffee watching a bald eagle and fog lifting. I highly recommend this home. owner was quick to answer all my questions. You will love this place. We all did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Windsor cottage

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Windsor cottage. Jay and Terri were fantastic, making the entire stay incredibly enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

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

A gem in the Berkshires

We had such a wonderful time at Windsor Cottage. There was plenty of room for 6 adults to spread out. We enjoyed all the lake had to offer, from fishing to lazing on the deck. Sunrises were gorgeous and peaceful. The kitchen was very well appointed. We ordered a grocery delivery from a local store for our first day so we wouldn't have to waste time shopping. Terri was a great host, friendly, polite & available to answer any questions. Overall it was a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

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

A Little Taste of Paradise

This was the best time away from home we ever had. The cottage and the lake are so peaceful and beautiful. The hosts were kind and helpful thru the hole planning stage. We hope to visit again next year....and one special thing we will never forget is the wonderful quiet...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

louise b.

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

Berkshires Delight

We had a wonderful stay! The home is spotless, well-maintained and nicely decorated. It is beautifully situated on a small lake overlooking the mountains. We kayaked through the mist every morning until it burned off. It was extremely hot and muggy, so we toured several wonderful museums in the afternoon and then returned and went for a swim. We definitely appreciated the air conditioning in the home! We dined in restaurants in town, only 5 minutes away, as well as in neighboring towns in Massachusetts and Vermont. (The Vermont border is just 7 minutes away.) We enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings. One evening we listened to a free concert from across the lake; another evening we watched a mesmerizing lightning storm from the screened porch. The owner was extremely responsive and gracious. Sheets and towels are not included, but you can rent them for a fee from the owner, which is what we chose to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

gloria z.

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

1 week stay

The house was comfortable. Having the boats was great. The owners were super attentive to any problem. Lovely area. Only problem was with the grill which had problems in starting
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We enjoyed a very relaxing getaway as a group of 3 generations. There was so much room for all of us and everything you could want or need: kitchen fully equipped, laundry, A/C and fans, games, movies, fishing right off the dock, kayaks, canoe, rowboat and life vests. Beautiful setting with park right across the lake. Screened in porch with large porch swing is heavenly! Owner is very responsive and wonderful to deal with. We really enjoyed Hancock Shaker Village, Mass MoCa, Berkshire Cider Project, and Mt. Greylock, among many other things close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilma R.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We really enjoy the house, the location, the lake (!), and exploring northwestern Massachusetts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

larry s.

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

sweet cottage at the lake

Very cozy cottage right on Lake Windsor. Terrific hosts who were very friendly and responsive to any issues that came up.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konnie G.

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

Awesome

Had a wonderful time, loved the upgraded bathroom and shower downstairs. House is clean and well stocked kitchen and board games. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Mini lake stay

The property sits on a very narrow small mini lake well stocked with fish. It is perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. The house had everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn B.

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

Lovely Lake Getaway

This is a pretty home with a lovely view of the lake. It is close to many wonderful Berkshire experiences and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Terri and Jay were excellent hosts; welcoming and responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Susan K.

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

Lots of people enjoying the lake

The home was well equipped and included boats and a well stocked kitchen. The park across the lake was noisy and lots of people were boating and fishing on a relatively small lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

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

Williams College Graduation Trip

Beautiful property! Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

4th year at this lake house!

Great house on the perfect lake for us: sandy beach across the water, dock with canoe, rowboat and kayaks, three playgrounds once on the other side of the lake, big deck, screen porch with swing. Everyone is happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna N.

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

Wonderful lakeside home base

We felt right at home at the cottage, went out on the water every day, and made use of all the local parks and trails we could manage. The porchswing and hammock were our particular favorites, but we also watched a few movies (once we taught the kids how to be careful with the VHS tapes!). A wonderful summer week, we look forward to doing it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Massachusetts

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

Great House On a Lovely Lake

This is a cute 3-bedroom house on a pretty lake not far from terrific hiking and excellent art museums. The bald eagles that fly back and forth across the lake are an added attraction! Terri is super responsive: we had trouble getting online our first night and texted Terri for help. She said "sit tight I'll be right over." (The internet btw does kick out occasionally; we were always able to get right back in. I think it's the service company's fault as the signal in the house is very strong.) There aren't many private houses on the lake but there's a large town recreation area on the other side of the lake, with camping behind that, so there is definitely some activity. No power boats though! We were new to the northern side of the Berkshires but liked it there a lot and plan to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merin M.

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

Another great vacation at the lake

This was our second time staying at Windsor Cottage and it was a wonderful week. The house is clean and stayed cool with the AC during the heat wave. We enjoyed swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing on the lake. The sights and sounds are beautiful. The house is just a short drive from many activities around Berkshire county so when we weren’t on the lake, we were off to Lenox, Stockbridge, and Bennington, VT. The hosts communicate well about anything you may want or need to know. Thanks for another great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wilma R.

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

lakeside home

This home was just a lovely place to stay. It has a welcoming quality and is decorated with many oil paintings that reflect both the location of the home as well as other aspects of nature. The view of the lake from the upper deck is captivating and entrancing. I woud definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Brigid J.

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

Great location, great hosts

The location of this lake cottage can't be beat. Our kids loved playing in the lake, there is a park nearby, the summer concert series on Wednesday nights was a nice bonus. We hiked from the house on the lovely trails right around the lake and really enjoyed the views of the hills and the lake from our cottage windows. The hosts were really responsive and helpful and we really appreciated their hospitality. The game room on the lower level has the potential to be amazing. We adults headed down there most nights to play some card and darts. The owners have given it a relaxed, beachy decor and feel. We purchased some new dart tips for future guest to enjoy! We did find it hard to be there a week with 8 people and no washer or dryer. A dryer would be a great addition as we had wet kids swim gear that didn't dry well in summer humidity. And travelling from out of state and needing to provide sheets and towels was a challenge as well. We forgot hand towels for the kitchen and had to use a bath towel we had brought for one of the kids. Despite these few things all of us enjoyed our time in North Adams immensely and would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

K G.

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

Awesome all around!

From the first communication to locking up when we left, this was an awesome stay! Clean, comfortable, well appointed home. Comfy beds…and porch swing bed to die for! Relaxing setting! The hosts have thought of everything to make your stay easy, fun, comfortable and peaceful! Great communication from the hosts and extra help for the tech challenged! Enjoyed the water craft, great swimming, easy walks in every direction! The home is air conditioned but the way the air flows through the home we never needed it! We’ll be back for sure! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Terri

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We purchased Windsor Cottage in September 2013 from the couple who built it 35 years prior. It was a well loved family retreat, but had not been updated since it was built. Despite the decor, we recognized it as a very special place. We spent 9 months bringing it into the 21st Century, while striving to make it inviting and comfortable. For fun and comparison, we have displayed pictures of each room prior to the renovation throughout the home. It has become a place that we enjoy with friends and family to celebrate life and relax. We have decided to share the home with others so that they can experience the unique beauty and tranquility of Windsor Cottage as well.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I grew up in the Berkshires and we both have fond memories of time spent at Windsor Lake. When the rare chance to purchase one of the few lakeside properties came up we jumped at it. North Adams is the smallest city in Massachusetts, but there are hundreds of cultural and natural attractions in the area and Vermont is only about a 15 minute drive North. No matter what you want to do, golf, ski, shop, tube, fish, take in a play, visit a museum or take a scenic drive, you can do it from here. If you want to visit a big city we are only 2.5 hours from Boston or 3 hours from New York City. Our location truly encompasses the best of both worlds!

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this property immediately when we walked in the door. There is something special about the place. My favorite pastime is to sit and watch the water and see how it changes from day to day and moment to moment throughout the year and to take advantage of the many hiking trails that can be accessed from the property. The house has been designed for relaxation and enjoyment and we continue to make yearly updates and improvements.

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English

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