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Berkshire Lake House vacation home

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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House view from the driveway
View from the street
View from the dock
Side porch
House viewed from the water

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
  • Place, Skyline Country Club
  • Place, Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center
  • Airport, Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First Floor

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

Second floor Full

1 Double Bed

Second floor twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Second floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Berkshire Lake House vacation home

Gorgeous Summer Home located in an ideal setting, on the shore of one of the Berkshire's largest lakes! Private Waterfront, Dock, large Sun room Porch with spectacular lake views. Comfortable living room, high ceilings, with reclining sofa and chairs, working gas fireplace. Country style dining room and quaint kitchen. full first and second floor bathrooms, 3+ bedrooms, sleeps up 6 - 8 people. Master Bedroom has Lake views through panoramic window. House is adorned with antiques. Yard beautifully landscaped with trees fence and flowering plants. canoe, kayak and sailboat available. Outdoor fireplace and grill and Lawn furniture. Across the quiet street is a public park with a swings, playground, and athletic courts. Close to Tanglewood for summer concerts, Boston Pops Orchestra, Barrington Stage Company, Jacobs Pillow dance theater, Norman Rockwell Art Museum, Daniel Chester French Art Museum and studio, Edith Wharton's "the Mount", Hancock Shaker Village. Historic Stockbridge, Lenox, and Lee. Outdoor recreation, hiking, biking, Mount Greylock, Jiminy Peak Mountain Adventure Park, October Mountain State Forest, Balanced Rock State Park, Pittsfield State Forest, Berkshire East Zip lines and adventure park, Bosquet Mountain. Convenient drive to Great local restaurants and shopping.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lake hazardous for young children who can't swim
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Vaping either.
I provide small boats and life jackets which guests are welcome to use. However, all guests who use my boats are required to wear lifejackets..
Use of the waterfront, dock, and watercraft is at your own risk.
The garage (a separate building) is used by the owner for storage and property maintenance, It is not included in the rental.

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
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0249181480

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pittsfield

Located in Pittsfield, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Bousquet Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Berkshire Museum and Mountain Coaster. Alpine Super Slide and The Bookstore 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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Pittsfield, MA

What's nearby

  • Skyline Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Berkshire Museum - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Bousquet Ski Area - 18 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 27 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alltown - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Man Jeff’s Barbecue Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Country Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hudpuckers Pub & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Berkshire Lake House vacation home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Berkshire Lake House vacation home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Berkshire Lake House vacation home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Berkshire Lake House vacation home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Crane Museum of Papermaking and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Pittsfield Dog Park. Barrington Stage Company and Berkshire Athenaeum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great Place

Overall we enjoyed our stay and like the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Wonderful visit!

My family had a fantastic trip! The lake house is super cozy and the location was perfect for day hikes, exploring the Berkshires, and traveling to Tanglewood for a concert. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Wonderful Fourth of July getaway!

Amazing lakefront property to spend the holiday weekend. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

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

Beautiful lake house setting

Comfortable home on a lovely lake, responsive owner, stocked with everything you might need.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Just what we needed

Our family loved this place. The decor was so cute and the location of the property was perfect. We all agreed this relaxing vacation was EXACTLY what we needed to get away from our everyday life. Highly recommend and most likely we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adena F.

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

Great for a ski weekend

We stayed for a family ski weekend, and the house was perfect for our needs. clean, comfortable, and easy access to the slopes. Don was great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Quick get away

We had a great stay at this lake house. Great location and easy access to hiking and the lake! Very pretty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Great location!

You cannot wish for a better location. Right on the lake. The photos on the site is true to the actual state of the property. Communication with the owner was excellent. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chengwei L.

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

Very nice lake front house!

Very nice lake front house that we enjoyed so much! There are 6 boats in the property. We caught 20 catfish and a 2 foot carp. So happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Thank You!

My family had a wonderful few days on the lake in this charming and spacious lake house. The house is located on a beautiful part of the lake and the playground in the front yard is perfect for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice R.

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

August 2023

The house was very nice. The photos don't do it justice. Was perfect for us and the access and views to the water were fantastic. Don was a very responsive and helpful host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Perfect high school reunion house and location!

Five of us loved the house and location on Pontoosuc Lake for our two night stay. The owner was so accommodating of our early arrivals and late departures. We spent Friday night gathering around the lakeside fire pit he had thoughtfully set up with the wood ready, catching up on our years apart until the wee hours of Saturday morning. The reunion event was just across the lake at the lovely Proprietors Lodge. What a wonderful place to renew old friendships!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

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

Beautiful respite in Pittsfield

We enjoyed our stay! The house is right on the lake with beautiful views including ducks swimming by while we sat on the lakeside swing. The house is in good condition. The bedrooms are comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the porch. The kitchen is well stocked with everything one might need. The owner provided all sorts of amenities including extra toothbrushes, plenty of towels, and even little flowers folded out of paper towels and toilet paper.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Lakefront vacation in a comfortable house

This house is ideal for lake lovers, the dock and the steps into the gravel-bottom lake are just steps from the house. The sunroom and outdoor furniture allow the lake and its activities to be fully appreciated, great views from master bedroom and living room also.The house is nicely equipped, a nice kitchen and good-size pantry. Just one thing to note is that two of the upstairs bedrooms are adjoining (you need to walk through one of the bedrooms to get to the other), for kids this is fine. We had a great time here.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

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

Wonderful stay, responsive owner

Wonderful property accurately depicted in listing (kitchen was better, actually). Don was responsive & patient at all times including while VRBO resolved issues with their reservation system (not his fault). Had everything we could have wanted with many thoughtful touches. Enjoyed kayaking, swimming, & the nearby state forest. Very comfortable for a group of five to vacation together. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cherise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

cute house, welcoming host

The "lakefront" location is beautiful and perfect, and Don always responded to questions quickly and was happy to share any info. he could about the neighborhood. and his home We were taken aback, however, because check-in is supposed to be "contact free" and it was not. Additionally,, the house did not seem "stocked and ready to go" (very short or no additional supply of various paper goods, bath soaps, also bbq gas not filled and no hot water in bathroom sink) when we arrived, which was disappointing to us. Again, Don was eager to help in any way possible, but it was not the experience we had expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Great getaway!

This house was perfect! Communication was easy and seamless with the owner Don and the house was in great condition upon arrival. I would recommend this rental and also will look to revisit this rental again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Great location

Quiet spot on the lake. Great relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemi C.

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

Perfect lakeside location

This is the most wonderful lakeside location that was the setting for a very special family weekend. The old (1910?) house is filled with all sorts of wonderfully quirky antiques - old phones, claw foot tubs etc. It was so much fun to look around at all the details, yet had absolutely everything we needed. The beds were notably super comfortable. The lake location is magical - early am coffee and sunset. We kayaked, swam, fished, and just relaxed. There are a few restaurants around, but we mostly just Bbqed at the house. Don was very responsive. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G., Saint Louis, MO

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

Lovely lake home

Convenient location on beautiful lake. Spent a lot of time on lake side porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

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

Lovely quaint home

Very comfortable house right on the lake. Incredible sunrise views right from your bed. Conveniently located between Jimney and the heart of Pittsfield. We’d definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy D., Sea Cliff, NY

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

Anniversary Weekend

We were looking for a last minute getaway for our anniversary weekend. We knew it was going to be a rainy one so we wanted a porch with a water view and a living room with a fireplace to cozy up in with a good book. Don’s house delivered that and more. Great kitchen, porch and living room with plenty of places to relax. Large bedrooms and two well maintained bathrooms. The house is situated in a great spot on the lake and would definitely be great for a family vacation. Don was a great host, responsive to questions with easy check in and follow up at the end our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Weekend at the lake

Great location right on the water, the house was roomy and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

debra s.

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

Wonderful lake house retreat in Pittsfield

This hidden gem was well-appointed, super clean and very comfy — perfect spot for a relaxing stay directly on Lake Pontoosuc. The kayaks and canoes were an added delight and we loved eating outside at the full size table on a grassy yard alongside the water. Our host was helpful and responsive at every step. Will definitely be recommending to others!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Girls Get-Away-Weekend 2022

My two sisters, my very best childhood friend and I spent a fabulous (much needed) get away here on Pontoosuc Lake. We all needed to re connect and just spend time catching up and laughing, which we did a lot of. Such a beautiful house. We will definitely be back!!! Thanks Don for everything!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Donald Greeley

Host profile image
I am a medical professional who splits his time between Boston and the Berkshires. I'm based in Boston, but I needed a second house for when I'm in the Berkshires. Since I'm only here part time, it only makes sense to share my house with others when I'm not around. This is a house which begs to be shared, It has a particular beauty, the setting is amazing, and the inside is warm and cozy.

Why they chose this property

This house is the culmination of my three year search for the perfect lake house! Lakefront properties don't come up for sale very often, and when they do there are often problems. Either the house is too far from the lake, or the waterfront is a steep slope or a muddy swamp, perhaps the house itself is merely a cottage, or worse a menagerie of poorly done additions. It may be in a location which is difficult to access, or have an industry next door. I can't remember the number of questionable properties I've looked at, before finding this one, which I affectionately call "Pontoosuc Shore."
From when I first pulled into the driveway I was smitten by this quaint and beautiful home , with its quintessential setting, and deep water lake front location. Gorgeous fenced in yard and mature platings with outbuildings. A fantasy image from a postcard, come to life.
Inside I was overwhelmed by the eclectic decor, old fashioned fixtures, and the tasteful mix of antiques artistic touches, Stone fireplace, High ceilings, and a palate of soothing colors. The lay out was practical made efficient use of space, and the new additions blended perfectly with the original house, enhancing the property. Modern amenities and old fashioned decor mixed perfectly. A modern house with a grandmother's influence!

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