Converted Berkshire schoolhouse on a quiet river

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

New Marlborough, MA

Umpachene Falls Park14 min walk
Questing7 min drive
Ski Butternut20 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs 1/2 bath

Toilet

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Renovated schoolhouse on a quiet river in the Berkshires. This is the perfect place to unwind. Great for families and friends to relax and reconnect. Take a walk to the waterfalls, play croquet or volleyball on the lawn, gather dinner from our seasonal garden and enjoy 'smores around the fire pit. Very private and woodsy, but close to Butternut for skiing, Great Barrington for shopping and access to all the music and art the Berkshires has to offer. We are very close to some well known restaurants like Cantina 229, Old Inn on the Green and Gedney Farm. Home is stylish, comfortable and inviting. This house is perfectly cozy and you many never want to leave it! We provide all the basic staples ranging from bandaids, shampoo and an iron to coffee, tea, oil, vinegar and some necessary baking items. You will have all the pots and anything in the fridge and cabinets. We have wifi but you can easily unplug if that's what you're looking for. Smart TV to access your own accounts, Great DVD collection for all ages (no cable tv), games like Monopoly and Scrabble, CD collection, BBQ gas grill and charcoal and room to unwind. Don't forget to sign the walls in the downstairs bathroom! Our house is not suitable for toddlers and young children and is not child proofed, we are on a quiet road but there is a river so you will need to use your judgment and be safe. As for pets, we are not equipped for them and not a suitable place for them. We don't even bring our own dogs and cat. We are surrounded by beautiful serene woods but those woods have poison ivy and ticks. You don't want your lovely animals to mess with all that and suffer. And we don't want them bringing those elements inside the house. Thank you for your understanding.

Property manager

Kate Mesirow

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not suitable for young children: road and river

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking of any kind: inside or outside.

Please use mudroom door when weather is rainy and snowy. And put shoes on mudroom trays. It will help keep house clean.

Please don't leave dishes and food out as it attracts ants! Read Check Out Instructions carefully for trash and laundry directions.

No added guests unless registered at booking. Max is 5. No pets, parties or smoking of any kind (tobacco or marijuana) inside or out.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property registration number C0095242030

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Great Barrington

Located in Great Barrington, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ashley House and Bidwell House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Umpachene Falls Park and Les Trois Emme Winery. Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room and Ashintully Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

New Marlborough, MA

What's nearby

Umpachene Falls Park - 14 min walk
Questing - 7 min drive
Ski Butternut - 20 min drive
Lime Rock Park - 34 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 35 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 19 min drive
Dunkin' - 18 min drive
Industry Kitchen - 17 min drive
Picante S - 16 min drive
Great Falls Brewing Company - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Converted Berkshire schoolhouse on a quiet river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Converted Berkshire schoolhouse on a quiet river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Converted Berkshire schoolhouse on a quiet river?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Converted Berkshire schoolhouse on a quiet river located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Umpachene Falls Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Questing. Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Les Trois Emme Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Serena & Sarah F.

17 April 2024

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

Perfect Spring getaway

My wife and I stayed here for 4 nights to escape the city and relax. We hiked Umpachene Falls, found some great eats and shopping, and took advantage of the starts by the fire pit. This little gem is right on the river and we got to enjoy the sounds then entire time. It was peaceful and quiet, just what we needed. The hostess, Kate, was super friendly and communicative, as was the groundskeeper, Chuck. We will definitely be back to stay here.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

17 October 2023

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

New England escape!

We had a lovely working vacation at this property. Loved the property (including garden and fire pit) and enjoyed many of the local hikes recommended by Kate—who was a wonderful, responsive host. The wifi was strong and I was able to have many video conference meetings without a hitch. The little room off the master bedroom was a perfect working nook.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

9 October 2023

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

Girls’ Weekend

This home was such a wonderful escape for us. We hiked to the beautiful waterfall, prepared food directly from the garden and sat on the screened in porch for hours talking and listening to sounds of water nearby. It was magical and we hope to come back next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bastiaan G., Ottersum, the Netherlands

22 September 2023

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

Great place

Lovely house to stay in, to relax at and to explorer the surroundings. You need nothing more. Great place, truely recommandable

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

25 July 2023

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

Sweet Spot

We had a great stay and especially enjoyed the edible garden planted with veggies and herbs, the instructions for great walks in the area as well as other places of interest and most of all the amazing screened in porch where we spent a good part of our days.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023