The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage

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A modern wooden house with a large glass front, a dining area with chairs, and a visible interior space.
A living room with a beige sofa, a striped armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp. There are two windows with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a poster on the wall.
A living room with a patterned armchair, a coffee table with a mug and a book, and a view into the kitchen area.
A modern wooden cabin with large glass windows, a dining area, and a visible outdoor space.
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, large windows, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Housatonic River

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sheffield, MA
  • Place, Ashley Falls Woods
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Housatonic River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bartholomew's Cobble
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Ashley Falls

Located in Ashley Falls, this cottage is in a rural area. Ashley Falls Woods and Bartholomew's Cobble reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room and Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Sheffield, MA

What's nearby

  • Ashley Falls Woods - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Housatonic River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bartholomew's Cobble - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ski Butternut - 29 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 51 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪ILSE Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Southfield Store - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪State Line Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$1,025, 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.

How much is parking at The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Ashley Falls Woods, Housatonic River and Bartholomew's Cobble. Ashley House and Bartholomews Cobble are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a lovely place to stay and close to so many wonderful attractions!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time at Blue Elm. All aspects of the stay were excellent. The space was cozy and artfully decorated. We liked the historic details.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond our expectations. Wonderful area. Perfect place to spend a few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A spacious, beautiful, comfortable space filled with elegant and helpful touches throughout. The photos don't really do it justice. Everything about our stay there was pleasant and problem-free. A highlight was enjoying the nighttime firefly show on the screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was even nicer than shown in the pictures and the owners were very friendly and provided helpful recommendations for places to eat and things to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was friendly and responsive. We had a relaxing weekend retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Berkshire retreat

It was wonderful!! The hosts were fantastic and the place was lovely. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this little cottage. Such a beautiful little place. We didn’t really get to be there very long but would definitely be interested in staying here again. The bed was comfortable and the shower was amazing and beautiful. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing

Lovely space, and very comfortable. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nick and Tiffany were very welcoming and made check-in, check-out and everything in between very easy and seamless. The Blue Elm is a very comfortable cottage and we loved the historic elements that were used. we completely enjoyed our stay there and will stay again when we return to the area to visit family. Thanks again Nick and Tiffany.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicholas was a wonderful and attentive host. The space was beautiful with a fun history and unique architectural features. The porch was our favorite spot and we spent an entire morning there with our coffees. My friends and I felt completely relaxed during our stay and greatly appreciated Nicholas' recommendations for stops to make on our way home. Would absolutely book and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the Blue Elm

Everything was great...and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Debi and Bill

Housing is just as beautiful as the pictures show and the residential neighborhood is quiet, conveniently situated. Hosts are very responsive. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional cottage in the Berkshire mountains

This cottage was both architecturally interesting and exceptionally well maintained, unlike most of VBRO rental properties. The screened-in porch, king-sided bed, and master bathroom were incredibly comfortable. The host was very personable and helpful. The location was quiet, yet convenient to towns and sites in the Berkshire mountains. Highly recommended as an exceptional property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2024
Thank you Karen and Gene! It was lovely to host you guys 😃
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

peaceful escape with architectural treasures

From booking to check out we had an excellent experience. Nick and Tiffany were attentive and responsive hosts. The house/barn was clean, thoughtfully decorated and comfortable. It had everything we needed. The shower was exceptional, bed was comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The welcome book was filled with helpful information including restaurant recommendations and area activities. We would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2024
Thank you SO much for the thoughtful and heartfelt review guys! We loved having you with us this past weekend and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Berkshires Getaway

Beautifully kept, quaint little space - perfect for a relaxing getaway with a small family/friend group or two couples. Very private even though it was in back of the owners' property. The space was thoughtfully arranged and had one of the most in-depth guides to the property and surrounding areas we've ever seen! Nick and Tiffany were great hosts - I would be surprised if they didn't work in hospitality. I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous rental

If I could have given it more than 5 stars I would have. Beautiful, quiet area and the place is stunning. The gas fireplace in the dining area was great, has pretty much everything you could need and incredibly stylish (the retro fridge and microwave were very cool). Can’t speak to the pullout but the king in the master might have been the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in and the double shower is awesome. The hosts were friendly and responsive. Went to hike and the number of trails within 30 minutes was great, plus the Cinema 18 minutes away in Great Barrington came in handy on the day of biblical rain. Could not recommend this property more. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2024
Thank you Marc for such a generous and thoughtful review! We enjoyed having you with us and look forward to your next stay😃
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway at The Blue Elm

The Blue Elm was a perfect landing place for exploring the Berkshires for a few days. We were looking for somewhere peaceful, comfortable, and clean; Nick and Tiffany’s cottage delivered on all accounts. It was exceptionally clean; we’re the kinds of people who do an extra round of cleaning when checking into a hotel or rental and it was apparent that the surfaces of this home were legitimately cleaned prior to our arrival. The screened-in porch was lovely for unwinding and having a snack. The kitchen, though small, was thoughtfully appointed with the essentials, including properly sharpened knives! Thoughtful touches throughout, including benches in all the right places, large pump bottles of quality soaps, shampoos, etc., and plenty of reading material. The welcome binder wasn’t just a generic list of places in the area, but rather a list of hand-picked favorites complete with the reasons why Nick and Tiffany included them on the list. This property has the attention and care of someone’s personal home, just without the shared spaces. All of these details, combined with Nick’s professional attentiveness, helped make this a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Thank you SO much Brian and Elayne for staying with us and such a thoughtful and generous review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My elderly mom and I enjoyed a lovely (but too brief!) stay at The Blue Elm. The cottage is truly spacious, immaculate and very tastefully updated. Check-in was very easy via a lock box, and the path and parking were well-lighted for an evening arrival. The kitchen is very clean and well-equipped, although we didn't prepare any meals. There is a nicely outfitted coffee/tea station for guest use. The primary bedroom is very large and adjoins the full bathroom, which has an amazing custom marble double shower. There is a rather high step up into the bedroom, which was a little challenging for my mom. The sofa bed in the living room was extremely comfortable-- literally the best mattress I have ever slept on, and I will likely purchase one for myself. The furnished screen porch is extraordinary and looks out over a field and gardens. The whole unit offers a great feeling of privacy from any of the rooms. The property and neighborhood are very quiet. Communication with Nick was very easy and the WiFi was working well. My only disappointment was that we had so little time to enjoy this lovely cottage, due to our schedule. Thank you, Nick and Tiffany for a wonderful stay-- highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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