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Peaceful Berkshire Getaway Comfortable, Quiet, Lake Access, A/C, 4 bdrms, 2 bath

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Serenity- springtime view of house:gardens, balcony, two bay garage, sun porch.
Privacy is yours: driveway to house and gardens. Enjoy natures' peace and quiet.
Feel the warmth on sunporch with screens and look out on the gardens and woods.
Colorful poppies-view from the screened sun porch onto patio, gardens and woods.
Charming kitchen area with island and dishwasher.Great views of backyard & woods

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Canaan, NY
  • Queechy Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Mount
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Tanglewood Music Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Ezra's Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sarah's room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Berkshire Getaway Comfortable, Quiet, Lake Access, A/C, 4 bdrms, 2 bath

Berkshires-Great Natural Beauty, Culture, Outdoor Activities and Easy Highway Access. Close to Tanglewood.

Special Offering: 4 week stay from July 6 to August 3.

Charming house situated on four lovingly-landscaped acres with abutting woods, nestled on a quiet country road. Take advantage of our fully equipped home with hardwood floors, a sun-drenched porch, and a warming fireplace. Delight in the geothermal heating and cooling system, several select libraries, and an open "great room".

There are two first-floor bedrooms; one has a queen-sized Tempur Pedic bed and the other a pillow-top double bed. One room can accommodate another foam/blow-up mattress on the floor. The upstairs has a master bedroom with a queen sized bed, magnificent views and a ceiling fan. In addition, there is a guest room/study/entertainment room with a pullout couch. There are foam mattresses and blow-up mattresses available for any room. All rooms have linens, dressers, and closet space. The house is meticulously cleaned and vacuumed before any rentals.
Included in the rental is a pass to a private sandy beach on beautiful Queechy Lake (along with lifeguards, dock, boating, and fishing), which is three miles away.

In the warmer weather enjoy the master bedroom deck. Sit on the yard deck with a barbecue grill, chairs and a table under an umbrella, play tennis down the road at the Town Park, go swimming at Queechy Lake, (a free pass is provided to this private sandy beach with a lifeguard, swimming, picnic tables, fishing and boating) and go to Tanglewood, Williamstown Theater Festival, Jacob's Pillow, Hancock Shaker Village, Kripalu and dozens of other cultural offerings.

On a rainy day visit the Clark Art Institute, Mass MOCA, the Norman Rockwell Museum or many other nearby museums.
In the evening, cook in a well-equipped, newly remodeled island-type kitchen with a quiet dishwasher, which is part of a 'Great Room' (so you can socialize while you cook) using food from local farm stands and eat a relaxed dinner at home.

After dinner, take a walk and, later on, see the beautiful stars at night, especially from the master bedroom deck or catch fireflies. If its cool, make a fire in the outside fire pit or in the indoor fireplace. Listen to music as you play cards or socialize and go to sleep to the quiet of nature.

In the autumn, see the spectacular fall foliage, hike in the crisp air, go apple picking, toast marshmallows over a fire, snuggle up to read in an easy chair, make cookies in a well equipped kitchen, visit museums, go to the theater or just sit around and socialize and relax.

In the winter, there is great downhill skiing and snowboarding for beginners and children at Bousquet, Butternut or Catamount Ski areas, which are all within a half hour of the house. Jiminy Peak offers challenges for more advanced skiers and is only thirty-five minutes from the house. You can also cross-country ski on numerous local trails, sled at local parks, and visit museums.

In the spring, watch maple syrup being made, smell the fresh air, and watch the trees and flowers bud out. Swing on the bench at our small private pond hidden away in our woods, and, in season, celebrate nature by listening to chorus-like peepers, chirping wood frogs, and night owls. Explore the outside once again with hikes, bikes, walks and play in the backyard.

If you're feeling adventurous, there are endless activities to do within a forty mile minute drive. The Hudson Valley-Berkshire area has so many trails to hike or mountains to ski, routes to bicycle, lakes to swim in or boat on, museums to visit, theater/music/dance to enjoy, and a great variety of quality restaurants to eat at. You'll have to come back next year to see and do it all.

The house is equidistant from Boston and New York, making it an ideal place for a reunion/gathering with people from both cities.

No pet visitors allowed and no smoking allowed inside house please.

Let me welcome you to my home and show you around.

Keywords: Equidistant from Boston and New York City, four acres, Weekend getaway, Private, Beach Rights, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, tennis, museums, culture, theater, comfortable, rural, child-friendly, bicycling, hiking, near lakes, swimming, boating, fishing, antiquing, fall foliage, fireplace, fire pit, gardens, garage, sun porch, spacious, yard, deck, Tanglewood, Hancock Shaker Village, Clark Art Museum, Mass MOCA, Williamstown Theater Festival, Berkshire Theater Festival, Mount Greylock, music festivals, film festivals, farmstands, cozy, dishwasher, geothermal heat and cooling.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yard games, playground and beach nearby.
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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

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
This property uses geothermal energy
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 first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canaan

Located in Canaan, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mount Lebanon Shaker Village and Hancock Shaker Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques and Hotchkiss Mobile Studio. Charles H. Baldwin & Sons and Hoffman's Pottery 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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Canaan, NY

What's nearby

  • Queechy Lake - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Hancock Shaker Village - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 19 min drive - 23.8 km
  • The Mount - 23 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 24 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 26 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Hill Market Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Berkshire Getaway Comfortable, Quiet, Lake Access, A/C, 4 bdrms, 2 bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Berkshire Getaway Comfortable, Quiet, Lake Access, A/C, 4 bdrms, 2 bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Berkshire Getaway Comfortable, Quiet, Lake Access, A/C, 4 bdrms, 2 bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Berkshire Getaway Comfortable, Quiet, Lake Access, A/C, 4 bdrms, 2 bath located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Queechy Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards and Hollow FIelds Reserve. Richmond Town Hall and New Lebanon Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Becky Meier

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I raised my children in this home and they have now flown the nest. I love the out of doors, especially hiking, bicycling and swimming. I am a retired elementary school teacher and now work with immigrants.

Why they chose this property

2 1/2 hours to New York City and Boston. Ample opportunities to hike, bicycle and swim. Close to many cultural offerings, including Tanglewood. Peaceful. Beautiful. Access to both Berkshire County and the Capital District (Albany, NY) area. Easy and close access to the Taconic Parkway and Interstate 90.

What makes this property unique

Free pass to nearby Queechy Lake- private sandy beach with a lifeguard, swimming, picnic tables, dock, fishing and boating. Looking at the stars out the master bedroom window or its balcony. Listening to music while watching the birds. Relaxing in the 'Great Room' with friends. Gardening. Taking bicycle rides and walks from my home. So many four season cultural activities and good restaurants. Use our bikes, canoe, and kayak for recreational travel.

Languages:

English, Spanish