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Private Lake House in the Berkshires

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Room
Playhouse & swingset
Sunset
1st floor staircase
Lake Side

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hinsdale, MA
  • Place, Ashmere Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tanglewood Music Center
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3rd Floor Loft

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master (Queen)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

1st Floor Bath

Bathtub

Guest Bath (2nd floor)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bath (2nd Floor)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private Lake House in the Berkshires

This lakefront property features a private sandy beach, dock, Goshen Stone walkways and fire pit, fenced-in yard, and 800 sq. foot deck. It boasts fantastic sunrise and sunset views from both the second and third floor lofts. Enjoy dining outdoors, with full use of the gas grill, meat smoker, and seafood/corn boiler. Cast your line directly from the dock, rinse off in the outdoor shower, explore the lake by kayak, and enjoy acres of hiking trails (within yards). Private off street parking and keyed use of neighborhood beach, picnic pavilion, and boat launch included.

Three bedrooms, three full baths, chef's kitchen, multiple living areas, central air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and an office for any vacation business needs. Towels, linens, and kitchen staples and cookware provided. Kayaks, floats, snow shoes, skates, life jackets, tent, air mattress, auger … are also available for use. Just a short drive to all the Berkshires has to offer. Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, golf, skiing, museums, hiking, culture, and dining. (Baby equipment and misc. kids’ gear, including toddler mattresses, stroller, and kid kayaks also available.)

PLEASE NOTE: Some host reviews may be based on guests that stayed in the carriage house on the property. The home currently available for 2024 season is a lakefront, private home, with private beach and dock.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Boats may be docked alongside bumpers located on dock. Life jackets are required for use of all water craft.
Fires allowed in designated fire pit. Must adhere to local fire restrictions and safety recommendations.
Parking in paved driveway (at carriage house across street from property). Please do not park on grass or Stone walkways.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C1572318400
Property # 2637963vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Hinsdale

Located in Hinsdale, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Bas Ridge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary and Tracy Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. Berkshire Museum and Bousquet Ski Area 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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Hinsdale, MA

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Station - 19 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lake House in the Berkshires pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Lake House in the Berkshires ?

As of 10 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Lake House in the Berkshires on 18 October 2026 start from NZ$2,401, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Private Lake House in the Berkshires ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lake House in the Berkshires ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Lake House in the Berkshires located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Bas Ridge Golf Course and within 9 miles (15 km) of Crane Museum of Papermaking and October Mountain State Forest. Skyline Trail and Wahconah Falls State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Wonderful family & so much stuff for kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and beautiful!

The location of this lovely home was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit! The setting was just beautiful, and there were plenty of games, puzzles, and cozy spots for indoor entertainment as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jeff N

Wonderful place to relax. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location; comfortable house!

The house was in a beautiful spot, and perfectly set up to enable access to the lake! We loved all the windows, the kayaks and water toys, and the spacious dock. The house easily fit our group of six.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great lakeside accommodations!

Host has thought of everything to make an enjoyable family vacation! There’s a small swimming beach, dock and plenty of water toys and deck space. Lots of light and windows in the house allow you to see the quiet cove. It was a great location for a wedding that was held nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lake house

Spacious, comfortable house, on a lovely lake. The owner couldn’t have been friendlier or more accommodating. Close to everything in the Berkshires.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2022
Glad you ladies enjoyed your stay. (Thank you for the pasta. You didn't have to do that.)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet time on the lake

Beautiful new lake home. Host Mary was very nice and accommodating. Easy drive to popular Berkshire towns. Dalton pizza andOzzie’s were great and close!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2022
It was so nice getting to know you. Happy you enjoyed the lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing week!

Mary the owner provided everything we could have possible needed. The home was immaculately kept and fit our needs perfectly! The location and lake were amazing! Can't wait to go back again next year! Definitely A++ property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2022
So glad you guys had fun. Stay longer next time! It was nice to meet you all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at the lake

Well appointed home with my fun surprises. We loved our stay and we will not hestitate to stay here again. Thanks to Mary, the property owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Happy to meet a fellow St. Joe alum! You guys are welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College reunion

We landed on this house, for 5 former college roommates to gather for a weekend and it fit perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay on Ashmere Lake

We enjoyed our stay at this property and would recommend it to others. The house was clean and very nicely done inside and out. Mary was very attentive to any request and the home had many extras like coffee, spices, and many comforts of home. One thing to note is the third floor loft is beautiful but it is not private to the master bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
So happy to meet you. Hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Living the Lake Dream

This immaculate property exceeded our expectations. The host was available to answer questions and offer suggestions. The property offers a lake view off the back deck with its own dock for personal use, just steps away. Our family had an amazing experience and we look forward to booking at this location on Ashmere Lake again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Hope to see you again next year… The kids and I so enjoyed spending the 4th with you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lake escape

We had a wonderful time at this property. Mary was a great host; super responsive and accommodating. The rental was bright and clean, with a great primary bedroom and a roomy and well equipped kids' room. Plenty of books and games to entertain us when it rained, and access to kayaks, firepit, grill, and multiple fishing docks for when it wasn't. It was a great place to kick back and relax. Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
You left it so clean. I’m sorry you had so much rain.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside Paridise

Our family spent a wonderful week exploring the Berkshires ... but not as much as we thought because we so enjoyed spending time at this beautiful home with a spectacular view of the lake and beach/dock/kayaks/tubes/fire pit that provided many ways to enjoy being on on in the lake. Owner was very accessible and friendly and addressed the few very minor issues/questions we had. I recommend staying 2 weeks if you can to enjoy both the area and this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Thank you for leaving our home so clean. Glad you could all keep cool, with this heat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice, roomy house directly on lake

This house met all of our requirements for our family of 4. It was roomy, clean, had all appliances as needed and directly on the lake. When small things needed repair or an explanation the property who lived across the street and owner responded and resolved things immediately. We got to enjoy the lake when the weather cooperated and enjoyed fishing right off the dock. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lakeside stay

My family enjoyed our stay at this well-appointed lakeside cottage. Everything from the central air, washer/dryer, updated design, comfortable beds, book/game selections, Keurig, and smart tvs, made our stay very comfortable and easy. Mary, our host, was very responsive and so friendly and helpful. Her nice neighbors even gave us free worms to use for fishing! Of course, the big draw here is the lake, which is accessible only steps away from the cottage. Loved using the available kayaks to explore. Convenient to many attractions in the northern and central Berkshires.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
So happy you enjoyed your stay. You are the new Scrabble champions!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet, relaxing week

This is lovely property was spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Mary, the owner, was always available and very helpful. This apartment is behind the owner’s lakefront home and water access is her yard. Mary was very generous about sharing this area with us but it didn’t have the private feel of a true lakefront property. Still, we had a great time!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
It was nice meeting you. Glad your guests got the best weather earlier in the week.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house, peaceful lake, nice host

The house was clean and well-equipped. The back yard/beach was very nice, and there were no loud boats with motors, only the occasional paddle boat or kayaker waving hello as they passed by. The dock and yard were nice places to hang out, and the warm-water outdoor shower beside the boat house (equipped with paddles and plenty of life jackets) was a plus. We had some rainy days when we were there, and those were equally pleasant as the house is so clean and nice, with plenty of windows looking out over the lake. It was a lovely stay, and Mary was a great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
So happy to get to know your family. The kids keep asking when you will be back. They enjoyed their epic s’mores campfire dance!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene, Peaceful Lake House

The house is very spacious and comfortable. The host, Mary, was very helpful and responsive. The house is situated on an inlet near one end of Lake Ashmere (very easy to access the larger lake in less than a minute with a kayak etc.) The location, while not affording larger lake vistas or sunsets, had the advantage of the larger, modern house, a spacious lot, polite and quiet neighbors, and a beautiful undeveloped forest directly across the inlet which added to the houses sense of sereneness and privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place for our stay in the Berkshires

Enjoyed our 4 night stay at the house on the lake. The check in was easy and the house was in good order when we checked in. Really enjoyed the things to do at the house including the lake trampoline and the canoe. Hinsdale is a small town with not a lot to do in it but the drive is only 15 minutes to Pittsfield and about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes to Stockbridge/Lenox/Lee Etc. Would recommend you stop by Ozzy's for breakfast in Hinsdale as they serve a good breakfast (they only serve breakfast/lunch and are closed for dinner. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again if in the area. We would recommend that they do a deep clean periodically as this was the only area we could point to for improvement.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice property on the Lake

Communication with host was excellent and responsive.. issues with master shower, should have been addressed before we arrived.. Towels could have been in better condition Expectations for kayaks was not met.. neighborhood was wonderful Door locks were difficult to secure.. Would recommend if issues were resolved.. location and Lake fabulous House was comfortable and adequately supplied. The host and her ducks were a bonus
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
I am surprised by your review, as we had no reports of problems with the master shower, prior to your check in (left directions for how to operate jet shower that were clearly not followed). When cleaning, between guests, found shower handle broken off and bamboo shower tray flooded to capacity (shower was clearly running while the door was open). Had we been told earlier, we could have gotten a plumber to accommodate our next guests. All bath towels are new and barely used & beach towels are a bonus. The kayak is as stated in the listing (plus we added another and our neighbor was kind enough to lone you more free of charge). The door locks are high end, but not difficult to operate. You also left the propane tank on the grill on and drained it, parked on the neighbor’s lawn and ours with no regard for the Goshen stone walkways.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect week in the Berkshires!

This property is exactly as described in words and photos. It is located in a small neighborhood surrounding Lake Ashmere. There are many docks but also the use of a neighborhood beach: cordoned for swimming with a pavilion for shade and accessible only to those who live there (and their guests!) The property was immaculate and well stocked: we cooked every night. The owner is across the street and very responsive. It is a great place for accessing many of the sights the Berkshires have to offer. And after a day of hiking (Mt. Greylock) and visiting Lenox and Pittsfield, we came home to a quiet, peaceful and welcoming home.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake, central location

This quiet property is located across the street from the owner, Mary. The apartment is very clean, well stocked, and Mary is very responsive. The lake is beautiful and can be accessed from Mary’s dock, the adjacent boat ramp, or the ‘beach’ which is a five minute walk, and I wish we could have spent a lot of time in it. However the weather did not cooperate with us, so we used the apartment as a home base for excursions north (Mt Greylock, art museums, Williamstown) or south (Tanglewood, Great Barrington area hiking and restaurants, Lee outlets). Hinsdale and Pittsfield do not have much to offer for restaurants or shopping beyond the usual chains so be prepared to drive 30-60 minutes.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend

This was our first VRBO experience, and we are hooked. We had a wedding in Pittsfield with events over three days, so we decided to try this lakeside retreat, and it was a treat! The Berkshires in the fall are absolutely beautiful and Hinsdale is a pretty little town. Ozzie's is definitely worth the trip for breakfast. The lake is lovely and we were looking forward to kayaking and fishing. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side, but we still got one fish! Mary is a wonderful host who is accessible, yet non-intrusive. The ducks made us laugh every morning when they arrived to eat breakfast. The home was clean, comfortable, well equipped and a relaxing place to play games. Master bed and bath were very nice. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary George

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Born and raised in the Berkshires, I am the author of “50 Family Friendly Berkshire Hiking Trails” and “160+ Things to Do With Kids in the Berkshires”. I have lived in Lake Ashmere for almost twenty years. I know the area very well and am happy to help guests with ideas on how to best enjoy Western Massachusetts!

What makes this property unique

Luxury accommodations, overlooking a private lake in the Berkshires.
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