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Spectacular setting on your own private lake close to it all!

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The great room with wonderful water views and working fireplace
Dining
Bedroom with twin over full bunk bed and daybed/twin
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Lee, MA
  • Popular LocationLee Prime Outlets6 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Shrine of the Divine Mercy7 min drive
  • Popular LocationTanglewood Music Center12 min drive
  • AirportAlbany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master

Sunroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spectacular setting on your own private lake close to it all!

This is the perfect Berkshire home to swim, hike, leaf-peep, ski, sled, engage in the cultural attractions of the neighborhood (Tanglwood, Jacobs Pillow, Shakespeare and Co etc.), RELAX and get away only minutes to Stockbridge main st, Lenox and Lee.

A 1/4 mile driveway takes you to a private vacation home on its own (2.5 acre) lake. A sophisticated aeration system runs 24/7, and keeps this one of the healthiest swimming holes in the Berkshires! The loudest sound is the water running out of the lake into the stream that empties into the Housatonic.

The setting is gorgeous with a 5 person hot tub built into a large deck overlooking the water.

The space:

A large great room with a stacked stone fireplace is the center of activity. The house is 2500 sq ft, featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a large sun-room with a (brand new!) sofa bed with memory foam mattress for extra company.

Totally open floor plan downstairs, you have a kitchen and dining area open to the Great Room, with a cathedral ceiling all overlooking the water.

Outside is a large wrap around deck with a hot tub built into the deck. At night, you can take a wonderful soak while studying a sky that is filled with stars.

There is also a fire pit to make s'mores, and plenty of open area behind and in front of the house for activities. There is a ping pong table in the back as well.

The house sits on 36 private acres, with hiking, swimming and fishing as some possible activities. Across the road is a park that has additional hiking trails. And all this is in the heart of the Berkshires, less than 5 minutes from downtown Stockbridge and Lee and less than 10 to Lenox, and just over 10 minutes from Great Barrington. But TOTAL privacy!

The Massachusetts Turnpike is 5 minutes away. Driving time to Boston is 2 hours, and New York City is 2.5 hours.

Summer:
We are 10 min to tanglewood, Shakespeare and Co, the Norman Rockwell Museum and 15 min to Jacobs pillow. A short drive (per above) to all the other wonders of the Lee/Lenox/Stockbridge/Great Barrington area!

Winter:
In the winter there is a huge sledding hill on our property right behind the house. We are 15 min drive to the awesome Butternut and Bousquet Ski Areas and 30 min to Catamount.

Other things to note

Arrival is 5:00 pm.
Departure is 12:00 noon

Central air, and ceiling fans in every room.

Turkeys, ducks, and Heron are your only neighbors.

Floor Area: 2500 sq. ft.

Occupancy: Suggest 6 (it is a three bedroom), 8 is possible comfortably (using the sun room which has a queen pull out) and there are beds for 11 but would be tight and subject to our approval (aka families with small kids this would be appropriate, 11 adults less so).

Non smoking only

Children welcome

Location Type: Lake View/Lakefront, water view/waterfront

Theme: Away From It All, Family, Couples, Friends

What we have:
Central A/C, Basic Soaps, Internet Access, TV, Ceiling Fans, Clothes Dryer, Fireplace, Firewood, Hair Dryer, Heating, Linens, Local maps, Local restaurant guide, parking, towels

Kitchen: Blender, coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishes/utensils, dishwasher, freezer, grill, microwave, oven, fridge, stove, toaster

The master bedroom is on the main floor which has a new King Size Four Season Mattress, overlooking the water. The new (2020) hot tub is on the deck outside the master bedroom. There is a full bath in the master bedroom. Sunroom has a queen sofa-bed There is a second full bath on the main floor as well. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen and a daybed/twin, and one with a twin over full bunk bed and a daybed/twin. There is a third full bath upstairs.

Note that 100% of the cleaning fee is passed on directly to a local family-owned cleaning business, Berkshire Family Cleaning.

Capacity:
8 guests are welcome as long as at least 2 are children. No more than 6 adults.

Lastly - know that if you are interested in MORE space close by, check out our other listing next door: Prop ID 2083033

Property manager

Emily Aaronson

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
There is a $100/dog fee. Sorry, no cats allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking in the house!
Best (especially for month-long rentals) with 6 people given it is a 3 bedroom, it sleeps 8 comfortably, and 11 possible but best if some are kids.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 C0102511500

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Lee

Located in Lee, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Berkshire Theatre Festival and Mission House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Lee Premium Outlets and Guido's Marketplace. Berkshire Botanical Garden and The Bookstore are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Lee, MA

What's nearby

  • Lee Prime Outlets - 6 min drive
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 7 min drive
  • The Mount - 8 min drive
  • Norman Rockwell Museum - 10 min drive
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 20 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Starbucks - 6 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 6 min drive
  • Vivaldi's Pizzeria - 5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway
We loved the house and location and everything about it. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G., New City, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heron Hiuse
This is the second time we’ve stayed at the Herin House! If you’re looking for a relaxing, charming and we-energizing stay, this is the place! The tranquility of sitting in front of the fireplace while overlooking the pond is exactly what the doctor ordered! We absolutely plan on making this an annual event!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colby T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Just spent a lovely weekend with family and friends in the perfect weekend getaway home. The house is in an idyllic location, close to many wonderful places to visit in the beautiful Berkshires. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet and restful respite.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Leaf Peeping
Beautiful home and property. Great location. Listing is as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular setting
We’ve stayed several places in the Berkshires and this one takes the prize. The house is well set up for a group, with spacious common area that’s open to the kitchen. Your own private pond on 10 wooded acres is what really sets this place apart. We swam, canoed, bird-watched, and enjoyed the beauty of the fall colors. The location is also convenient to everything. The host was extremely helpful in responding to a minor issue. Highly recommend Heron House!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

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Hosted by Emily Aaronson

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