Lakeside cottage in the Berkshires

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A wooden deck with picnic tables and a yellow bowl on a brick table.
A cozy room with a fan, a table with a lamp, and a view through a door.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a red rug.
A corner building with a steep roof and green siding, surrounded by dense foliage and fallen leaves.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a sink.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Tolland, MA
  • Place, Otis Reservoir
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Otis Ridge
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Ski Butternut
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Castle Room

1 Single Bed

Living Room Pullout Trundle Bed

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs half-bath

Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs full bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Granville

Located in Granville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Maple Corner Farm Cross Country Ski Area and Otis Ridge are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Ledgebrook Plaza and Ames Plaza Shopping Center. Pioneer Valley Live Steamers and Laurel Lanes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Tolland, MA

What's nearby

  • Otis Reservoir - 24 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Otis Ridge - 28 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Jacob's Pillow - 39 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Ski Butternut - 44 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Lee Premium Outlets - 45 min drive - 52.4 km

Getting around

  • Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Boston Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Maple Corner Farms - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Pullium’s Cabin - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Villa Mia - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Cottage in the Berkshires pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Cottage in the Berkshires?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Cottage in the Berkshires?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Cottage in the Berkshires?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Lakeside Cottage in the Berkshires located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Otis Reservoir, Phelon Memorial Forest and Tolland State Forest. Granville Town Hall and Larkum Pond are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing for our family get away. We all traveled from near and far to spend time together. Goal was to just hang out!We did just that, on and off the lake. Tons of games, paints and puzzles to do was much neededThank you again-ps hope everyone enjoys the rocks we painted
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quiet peaceful stay in a wonderful family camp. Communication was excellent and our hosts made it clear they were happy to assist us with anything. The lake was beautiful and swimming and boating was relaxing. We wanted to escape the noise and fireworks on the 4th of July and this was perfect. We will definetly be back.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

It's always such a pleasure staying with you! The lake is great, the cabin is the best, and there's always fun events at the clubhouse.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you

Thanks for a tranquil stay. It was beautiful and peaceful with lots to keep the kids entertained.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
We are glad you had fun, and it was nice for the family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Location

Wonderfully remote cabin on a beautiful lake. Easy to coordinate with Adrian. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood (even during the Fourth of July holiday). Hosts were very responsive to queries. Very nice pond for swimming and kayaking. No internet or TV, which was great for us, but the clubhouse is a short walk away if you're need that WiFi. Lots of bird activity in the neighborhood, if birding is your thing (it's a very short drive to an Audubon sanctuary as well).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful, lovely place

This is our fourth time staying in this magical house. Very rustic, out of the way. The house is 30 steps from large, tranquil lake with herons. I swam an hour + every day. Outdoor shower supplements the indoor one for a sensual treat. Highly pleasant screened porch looking out into woods with lake beyond. We bring our own mobile hot spot since there's no internet onsite.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
thank you for being with us!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

2 Weeks in Paradise

This is a charming, funky house that is very comfortable. It is 30 steps away from a pristine lake, with immediate access. The lake is very under-used to I got to take my 2-hour swims with minimal worry about social distancing in the water. Our 3 cats loved it. They got to go outside, and the road is little traveled, so they were safe. I wish I could just live there. So restful and restorative after 3 months of NYC covid emergency!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2020
David, you left our place so clean and nice, thank you for your consideration. I was unable to get the review to stick for your stay, my apologies. I tried and tried, but it wouldn't save. I gave you 5 stars! hope all is well for you. Barbara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

It's a charming, funky house, with a view of the lake from one upstairs bedroom and treetops from the other. The screened porch is heaven to sit on. The lake is 20 steps away. The neighboring houses aren't far, but totally screened off by foliage. We are tucked away there. The lake is indescribably wonderful and accommodated my 2-hour swims quite nicely, thank you very much. Thanks to the ducks, hummingbirds, and heron too! We brought our 3 cats, and they also were in heaven, roaming freely (but coming in at night). The road is not heavily used so pretty safe for them. Barbara is an excellent host. Very hard to leave!
Stayed 48 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
We miss you! hope all the kitties are well and you are fully recovered.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quiet and relaxing getaway in a unique home

If you're looking to get away from noise, traffic, and light pollution this is the place for you! The house is set back from the lake with lovely views of the lake from the screened in porch and the upstairs bedroom. It's set amongst the trees. I felt like I was enjoying the woods as if I was camping but with all the comforts of home. It's very private. Where and how it is situated made it the perfect place to be during this summer's heat and humidity. It's soooo much cooler there. I used only the outdoor shower for the entire two weeks I was there and it was delightful. Like showering in the woods! There is a short wooded path to the lake with a private dock. There are only small trolling motors allowed on the lake so it's the perfect place to enjoy the boats provided, swim, or float around without dodging boats and wakes. The area by the dock has some of the best fishing on the lake. There are four association beaches around the lake. My young adult children and a few of their friends paddled over to one and spent the entire day and a blast. The beaches would be a great place for little ones as well and the area around the dock is shallow enough for littles to wade around. The association clubhouse is very nice and all the facilities are very well-kept. I was a little worried about how renters might be perceived at a private lake community like this but everyone I met in the community was very nice and welcoming. This cottage is a unique gem on a quiet lake.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2024
Thank you for your review! I missed that you were bringing your dog on your form, so that's why I rated you 4 on the communication, that is my fault!!! You left the house so nicely, please feel free to come again, with pets!! Oarlocks are found, hiding in the orange tackle box. please accept my misunderstanding! Barbara
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rest and relaxation

Very peaceful and Cranberry Pond is so beautiful and clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful summer stay

We stayed for much of the summer it couldn't have gone better. There was plenty for the kids to do - from the daily swimming, boating and fishing, to the games, puzzles and toys on the occasional rainy day. The beaches all lovely and easy to get to, without ever being crowded. They have amenities nearby. Overall, it was really a memorable time, and I couldn't recommend it more.
Stayed 48 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet spot.

Great locale for relaxing out of the hubub of upper Berkshires. Clise to all we wanted to do. Host was very accomodating and responsive. Lots of character in the older cottage, but with all modern amenities in close proximity. Lake and beach were easily accessible and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dream cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, especially our pup who thought it was entirely his vacation and would wait by the door to go swimming. Morning coffee in the screened in porch was beautiful and our cats enjoyed listening to the outdoors. Canoeing, kayaking and swimming right from the property was the highlight of our stay. The construction of the cottage and its history was also very endearing and added to our appreciation of Adrian and his family sharing it with us. In the end the cottage felt like home and we did not want to leave.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2021
Ronora and her partner left the cottage spotless! Wonderful guests we would happily have again. Glad to hear you enjoyed. Thank you~~! Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cranberry Pond 7/17/21-7/24/21

We had a great time on the lake! Great weather! Barbara was very accommodating with a baby crib and swing for our infant!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay!

Second time staying here, love this magical place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

perfectly rustic as last time

what we wanted
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven

This was our second stay. It's such a cozy house, perfect for a couple, although our guests were well accommodated as well. Just a few steps to the lake. Had a great time swimming, kayaking, pedal-boating. Barbara was an excellent hostess - easly accessbile and responsive. Can't wait to get back. This is a refuge!
Stayed 37 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great escape

Lovely stay in Tolland. Barbara was a great host. Kids loved kayaking on the lake, so peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2021
The house was beautifully treated, and so clean when you left, please feel welcome anytime! Your were great guests, and we are so happy the kids enjoyed themselves.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A well-loved rustic cottage perfect for a city dog's retreat (and dog-parents)

Fall is a beautiful time to visit this pond-front cottage to escape New York city life for leaf-peeping in the surrounding woods and countryside roads, the sounds of a babbling brook, sitting by the fire, dawn at the pond, and canoeing with your fur-baby. The cottage is pond-front with a dock that has a shallow bottom, which my cocker spaniel loved to jump off and go swimming. My dog had the time of his life, and we got to unplug and recharge through a simpler lifestyle. The cottage is rustic, and it is also well stocked and thoughtfully decorated with heartwarming retroelements. It's a great place for Plein-air painters and writers too. Barbara is welcoming, knowledgeable, helpful, and responsive. We will be going back in the spring! If you go, Granville Scoop is a must; with a great selection of sugarless and regular ice cream. I would recommend this cottage to my friends and family who need a change of pace.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Autumn Getaway

We spent a wonderful, relaxing week here during the height of the fall foliage. No matter the weather, it was perfect: reading in the hammock by the lake, enjoying a fire in the woodstove, walking the beautiful roads. The owners were very responsive and helpful. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet in a beautiful setting

My husband and I were looking for a quiet getaway for week in a pond woodsy area, in a comfortable setting. We're former campers so we didn't want anything too fancy! We enjoyed using the provided water craft and just sitting by the edge of the pond reading and relaxing. It was a bit cooler than we expected so we didn't take advantage of the many well maintained beaches around the pond. We did enjoy building a fire in the wood stove after dinner and getting comfortable with a good book. My only complaint would be I wish we had been alerted to the fact that mice were busy this year. No big deal in our eyes, but we should have been told, and we could have stored our food stuffs accordingly. We also wondered what the neighborhood would have been like during a non-pandemic summer. Would it have been as peaceful? We'd be game going back for another visit in the future. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside relaxation

A truly unique cabin by a beautifully clean & natural lake. This home is full of personality, we felt as if we were welcome guests in a place defined by years of family enjoyment. Games, bikes & boats are available in abundance, and a spirit of simple honest pleasure is evident in the whole setup. We completely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2020
Thank you for your visit, I'm happy if the children take the wondrous joy of a vacation on the lake along with them...so sorry about the dump business, you are really good sports. My very best wishes to you and your family, thank you for making a second stay. Barbara and family
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great swimming lake

Refreshingly quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside serenity

We had a wonderful time. Beautiful location in a serene natural environment, cozy & practical home was perfect for our family summer getaway. A truly charming place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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