4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town.

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View from the dock (house, yard, gazebo)

Picture of main house (original house) with the new addition.

Shaker Mill Pond (private dock). The view is from the deck.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available

Explore the area

West Stockbridge, MA

Tanglewood Music Center
‪10 min drive‬
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
‪11 min drive‬
The Mount
‪15 min drive‬
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4 (master bedroom)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This house is close to Everything!! Tanglewood (3 miles), Kripalu (3 miles), theaters, Jacob's Pillow, Lee Outlets, etc.

This house has a NEW and very large MBR on the first floor with adjacent bathroom.. It also has 3 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Sleeps 11. Highlights: Central air, private English garden and gazebo, updated eat-in kitchen, mud room, bar area, and new 1st floor bathroom. House is located on Shaker Mill Pond with dock access. Perfect for a family vacation getaway with lots of space for people to come together or to have their own space. Large sunroom off kitchen has great views of the water. Large multi tiered deck off sunroom is great for relaxing and entertaining. In addition, there is a separate living room with lots of space.

There is a dock on the water for easy access for kayaking and canoeing. Not a swimming pond.

It is the type of house where you walk inside and instantly relax.

Property manager

Chris

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Languages

English

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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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

This does not mean the house is child proof.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Sorry. No exceptions.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

I try to keep the rental fee as low as possible. To do that I would appreciate you washing the sheets /towels & remaking the beds. NOT A REQUIREMENT

Pls. tie up all garbage & recycling and put in the garbage shed near front gate. Garbage will then be protected. Garbage is removed by caretaker.

Please do not leave wet towels on furniture nor cups/glasses on furniture. It destroys the wood.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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

Property Registration Number C0122323260

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Stockbridge

Located in West Stockbridge, this holiday home is on a lake. Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards and Kennedy Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fairfield Brook WMA and Lenox Mountain Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Hotchkiss Mobile Studio and Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

West Stockbridge, MA

What's nearby

Berkshire Botanical Garden - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Norman Rockwell Museum - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Tanglewood Music Center - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
The Mount - 15 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 20 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
‪Antimony Brewing - Craft Brewery & Kitchen - ‬16 min drive
‪Stockbridge Coffee & Tea - ‬8 min drive
‪Tanglewood Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town. located?

This family-friendly West Stockbridge holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Hotchkiss Mobile Studio and Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques. Charles H. Baldwin & Sons and Hoffman's Pottery are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

office a.

24 Feb 2025

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

Excellent Ski Week

The home was a perfect location within walking distance to town. The accommodations were charming and great for a family. The sunroom lounge area was a nice spot for coffee in the morning to admire the view and let kids have a hangout spot after skiing. The kitchen was stocked well to cook for the week and plenty of beds for everyone. Great home away from home for the school vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

2 Dec 2024

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

Great place

Location, property, and host were all great! A nice place to stay in the Berkshires.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerrold K.

27 Aug 2024

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

Paradise

The home, property and location are just ideal. We are returning.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gudrun L.

27 Jul 2024

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

Little slice of heaven

We had a lovely time at Chris’s house, especially enjoyed the close proximity to West Stockbridge and Tanglewood. The restaurant Amici was easily reachable by foot and served delicious foods for vegans, vegetarians and meat/fish lovers. Chris’s house accommodated our family superbly in that everyone was able find a quiet spot either in the house or garden. We had a great time!

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

7 Jul 2024

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

fantasy landscape

We took full advantage of the beautiful grounds, enjoying s'mores in the fire pit, grilling on the deck, reading in the gazebo, and canoeing on quaint Shaker Mill Pond. When we needed supplies or just wanted to stretch our legs, a quick stroll into town was just the ticket. Chris was amazingly responsive to all our questions and needs. Perfect central location to all Berkshires fun!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerrold K.

19 Aug 2023

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

We’re Coming Back

We loved the house, the location, and the property. Great place to relax and enjoy the town and the area.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deena C.

30 Jul 2022

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

Beautiful stay. Beautiful property

Large comfortable house situated on a lakefront. The view is beautiful, the house clean and spacious. The property manager was very helpful.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

20 Jun 2021

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

Hiking and history all nearby

Outstanding grounds with multiple outdoor seating areas and activities. Lots of places to enjoy a meal together both inside and outside. Well-stocked kitchen and very comfortable home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

16 Feb 2020

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

Holiday Weekend

Our families had the best weekend staying here! The house layout was perfect for adults and kids! The proximity to West Stockbridge was awesome!!! Loved skiing at Butternut and shopping at the outlets! We hope to visit again in the fall!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

4 Sept 2022

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

Comfortable, well-equipped home in West Stockbridge

We enjoyed our stay at the end of August. There’s so much to do in the area—Tanglewood, hiking, canoeing, good restaurants. The kitchen has everything you need, beds are very comfortable. Lots of places to hang out both inside and outside the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

31 Aug 2019

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

A lovely respite!

The house and grounds are impeccable and comfortable and offer many wonderful spots to relax and gather. Perfectly located within walking distance of the shops and cafes in west Stockbridge. Also a great central location for Lenox and Great Barrington and Stockbridge. This was the perfect spot for a family vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

William E.

22 Aug 2020

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

Great vacation

Really spacious house! Huge master bedroom, sunroom overlooking the pond was great for hanging out, kayaks and canoes for us to explore the pond, and lots of activities within easy driving distance! Chris was a great host and we had a wonderful time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

24 Apr 2019

Nice house on the lake

We enjoyed our three days on the lake in this really nice house with an impressive master bedroom and bathroom. Even though the weather was wet and dreary, we took the kayaks out for a spin. Tried our luck fishing too. Nice getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin E., West Hartford, Conn.

20 Aug 2014

Everything was perfect.

I hesitate to recommend this property, because if it is available next year, I want it to be available WHEN I WANT IT.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

25 Feb 2023

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

Wonderfully intimate and yet spacious and comfortable home.

A collection of family and friends - 10 in all - stayed at this terrific home over Presidents’ weekend and all had a superb time. The home couldn’t have been better fashioned for our needs - from a perfectly outfitted kitchen to lounging areas that worked for teens and adults alike. The proximity to four nearby ski resorts and cute towns (such as Lenox and Great Barrington) were huge pluses as well. We would rent this place again - in a heartbeat - perhaps during a different season to take advantage of the lovely setting: steps from a picturesque pond.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion R.

9 Jul 2023

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

Family Vacation in the Berkshires

Chris is a great host. He was responsive to any questions we had. There was so much to do in the area that we were out for most of the day. It was great to come back to the peaceful property. We loved sitting out back. We started every morning with a quick walk down to Sixth Depot for coffee. Do not miss Turn Park sculpture garden which is just steps away. High Lawn Farms ice cream was a fan favorite. Great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jay M.

26 Sept 2019

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed gathering with our adult children in this spacious, clean, idyllic spot in the Berkshire’s. The kitchen was perfect for “in” eating, complete with pots, pans and a grill. We took advantage of the pond by fishing, kayaking, and hiking was a few minute drive away. The grounds provided the perfect backdrop for our family pictures. Wonderful weekend! Wonderful memories! Thank you, Chris!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Alyss C.

14 Sept 2022

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

Right on the Pond!

The house is clean and comfortable. What makes this property special is its location on Shaker Mill Pond! The view greets you as soon as you walk through the front gate into the yard. Kayaks and canoes are provided and the private dock is right there, making it easy to enjoy the water. The house is a very quick walk into town to visit No Six Depot (coffee shop) the West Stockbridge farmers market, etc. The location is also convenient for getting around to all Berkshires attractions.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amit S.

13 Aug 2019

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

Lovely house, and a great location

The house itself is lovely, and large enough to be comfortable for two families. The location might be even better. Right in West Stockbridge - steps to No 6 Depot, the general store, shaker mill books, the farmers market, and restaurants. 10 minutes to tanglewood, lenox, stockbridge. But, step through the gate, and you find yourself in a private garden on a pond, complete with screened gazebo and canoes and kayaks. We had a really wonderful two weeks, enjoying the house, the pond, and all the nature and culture the berkshires offers.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

6 Sept 2023

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

Perfect Berkshire vacation

Our family of 7 adults (ages 20-80) had an idyllic vacation. We spent many hours relaxing on the deck and by the firepit. The small lake was lovely for canoeing - we were the only ones on the lake other than a family of geese and a pair of herons. So peaceful! The house is a 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants in West Stockbridge and an easy drive to larger grocery stores and fun towns like Great Barrington. The kitchen is well-stocked, and the beds are comfortable. The steps to the second floor are steep, but the giant first floor bedroom and bathroom are a solution for anyone who might have trouble with the steps. We could have happily stayed another week and hope to be back again! Christopher was a great host!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary P.

9 Oct 2018

2018 Girls week

Beautiful grounds! We were able to enjoy a bonfire and great view. The house must have a interesting history as you can identify the original and additions. The keyless entry was so convenient with the lights coming on automatically. The kitchen was fully equipped if you had desire to cook. We had a very good week visiting the Berkshires for the first time and will probably be back. We arrived late and it was difficult to locate the house in the dark, suggest adding the house number to the fence.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

21 May 2023

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

Wonderful week in The Berkshires

Thank you Chris for a wonderful week! We enjoyed your "home away from home" on Shaker Mill Pond! The house has everything you need to call it yours during your stay. A wonderfully stocked kitchen, comfortable bedding, fully stocked pantry with coffee (Keurig or brewed) , spices, pots,pans and laundry supplies too! We used the kayak on the pond several times and walked to town for coffee at No 6 Depot (great muffins too) and explored the TurnPark! Using the home as a convenient base, we saw a BSO Concert at Tanglewood, Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Mt. Greylock, Waconah Falls and visit to Norman Rockwells' for the avid Saturday Night Post devotee. Checked out Great Barrington (cool vibes) and SoCo Creamery and spent a couple of hour rocking at The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge. When can we return?

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd G., New York

2 Dec 2020

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

5-Star Stay

This home is exactly as described. The large first floor bedroom was perfect for my father in law as the stairs to the second floor are steep. The original portion of the house dates from the 1820’s I believe. The kitchen and sun room were wonderful and the deck behind the house is expansive. The Garden area is also exactly as pictured. It was too chilly to use it, but it’s inviting to say the least. There is a Stockade fence which provides privacy from the road. I fell in love with West Stockbridge on this trip. The house is 2 minutes from the town center. You can’t ask for much more than that! Make your reservation now!!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shoshana H.

15 Aug 2019

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

Great Location

We had a great time. Chris was very attentive and responded immediately if we had any issues. We didn’t see a dock when we were there, but managed to go canoeing and kayaking despite that. It is a really beautiful home in a great location, not to far from attractions, and we definitely enjoyed the sunrise and sunsets over Shaker Mill Pond. There was space for people who wanted some alone time, and multiple places to hang out together. The kitchen is modern and updated, and stocked with everything you might need. The gazebo is great, as it is screened in, and we enjoyed sitting around the fire pit. The sunroom and living room were definitely great hang out spots. There was a nice selection of movies, music and games. It was as if Chris thought of everything. Highly recommend! Thank You Chris for everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alefiya A.

27 Aug 2018

Perfect - close to everything but still private & with water access!

We just returned from a thoroughly enjoyable 2 week stay in this delightful home! We spent 1 week there as a family (2 adults, 2 kids - aged 6 and 8) and 1 week there along with another family (2 adults, 2 kids - aged 7 and 10). The outdoor space (the deck, the yard, the gazebo, the garden, fire pit, and the private dock) around this house is fantastic! We spent a lot of time outside fishing, canoeing, throwing a football with the kids, grilling, reading and relaxing. On the rainy days, we played ping pong, cooked in the well stocked kitchen, headed into nearby downtown W. Stockbridge (few minutes walk away), or enjoyed all the wonderful activities (indoor and outdoor) readily available in the Berkshires (art museums, dance, plays, hikes, etc). The owner Chris was so helpful and responsive! We usually heard back from him within minutes, when we sent him questions before and during the trip. It is a summer tradition in our family to spend 1-2 weeks in the Berkshires each summer - and we hope to have the opportunity to return to this wonderful home next summer!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Chris

I have been reinvesting all of the profits back into this house for many years. Anyone that has rented year after year have even commented on this.

Any time someone asks me about this house I instantly say that "I love it." It is one of my favorite places. The only reason I rent it is because of work and having older children, I just don't get there like we used to.

Please come and enjoy it as I do!!

Why they chose this property

This house has it all. It is very private but also walking distance to a charming Berkshire town that has restaurants, coffee shops, small grocery store, bank, liquor store, and antiques. The house has lots of sleeping space and entertaining space. There is a very large kitchen for entertaining and multiple areas outside to relax, play, or entertain.

New (large) master bedroom on the 1st floor.

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English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4 (master bedroom)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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