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Beautiful North Adams/Williamstown Lake House

Beautiful North Adams/Williamstown Lake House

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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.

Overview of Beautiful North Adams/Williamstown Lake House

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

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
North Adams, MA
  • Popular LocationWindsor Lake Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCampers Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMassachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art5 min drive
  • AirportAlbany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

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

Beautiful North Adams/Williamstown Lake House

Windsor Cottage is a relaxing, lakeside retreat located on Windsor Lake in North Adams, MA where you can 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 the summer 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, a fireplace, a well equipped full kitchen for all of your cooking needs, one and a half baths, comfortable beds, 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 a cozy evening cooking s’mores around our outdoor fireplace or cook dinner on our 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. 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
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Living area
Beauty in the Berkshires - Just up the hill from Mass MoCA and Downtown
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, (5 reviews)
Beauty in the Berkshires - Just up the hill from Mass MoCA and Downtown

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

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

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

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
Note from host: A maximum of 8 people at any time.
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 C0060272090

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

North Adams

Located in North Adams, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Studio 21 South and Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include North Adams Public Library and Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
North Adams, MA

What's nearby

  • Windsor Lake Park - 7 min walk
  • Campers Beach - 13 min walk
  • North Adams Public Library - 4 min drive
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 5 min drive
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza - 5 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 4 min drive
  • Burger King - 4 min drive
  • Craft Food Barn - 6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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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

Mathias S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
We really enjoyed our week. Perfect place to relax with kids. Thank you again Terry.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

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

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.

Languages:

English

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