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

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.
screened gazebo (new 2015)
screened gazebo

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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West Stockbridge, MA
  • Popular LocationTanglewood Music Center10 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Shrine of the Divine Mercy11 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Mount15 min drive
  • AirportAlbany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4 (master bedroom)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
Our private dock on Richmond Pond has a spectacular view, especially at sunset.
Spacious Berkshire Summer Rental, Private Dock on Lake 3 BR/2b
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.6 out of 10, (87 reviews)
Spacious Berkshire Summer Rental, Private Dock on Lake 3 BR/2b

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.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

West Stockbridge

Located in West Stockbridge, this vacation 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Hotchkiss Mobile Studio and Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.
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West Stockbridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Norman Rockwell Museum - 8 min drive
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 10 min drive
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 11 min drive
  • Shakespeare and Company - 13 min drive
  • The Mount - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 7 min drive
  • Subway - 7 min drive
  • Antimony Brewing - Craft Brewery & Kitchen - 16 min drive
  • Stockbridge Coffee & Tea - 8 min drive
  • Harvest Moon Restaurant - 17 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerrold K.

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

Marion R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

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

Chelsea M.

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

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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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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