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Berkshires Hilltop Retreat w Magic View! 15 mins to Ski Butternut

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A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table with remotes, a bookshelf, a painting, and a staircase.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, a red door, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A cozy cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and seating space.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a shelf with dishes, and a view through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • High-speed internet
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Monterey, MA
  • Place, Lake Garfield
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ski Butternut
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Tanglewood Music Center
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Loft

Shower only

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Monterey

Located in Monterey, this chalet is in a rural area and on a lake. Bidwell House Museum and Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ashintully Gardens and Lenox Arts Center. Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum and Berkshire Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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Monterey, MA

What's nearby

  • Lake Garfield - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ski Butternut - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Norman Rockwell Museum - 35 min drive - 35.1 km
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 36 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 44 min drive - 46.9 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paige's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gedney Farm - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn On The Green - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Savory Delicatessen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪T Bone's Pizza Place - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Berkshires Hilltop Retreat w Magic View! 15 mins to Ski Butternut pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Berkshires Hilltop Retreat w Magic View! 15 mins to Ski Butternut?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Berkshires Hilltop Retreat w Magic View! 15 mins to Ski Butternut on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$1,369, 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 Berkshires Hilltop Retreat w Magic View! 15 mins to Ski Butternut?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Berkshires Hilltop Retreat w Magic View! 15 mins to Ski Butternut?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Berkshires Hilltop Retreat w Magic View! 15 mins to Ski Butternut?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Berkshires Hilltop Retreat w Magic View! 15 mins to Ski Butternut located?

Situated on a lake, this chalet is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Garfield and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Bidwell House Museum. McLennan Reservation and Ashintully Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 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 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 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
The view even better than the photos suggest, and the surrounding woods are beautiful and quiet and peaceful. The house is well furnished and lovely. But what makes this place amazing is the location, so plan to spend some time there enjoying it. Eating dinner during sunset on the deck is a wonderful experience.If you aren't fond of driving on a dirt road (even a well-maintained dirt road), use Tyringham Road rather than Main Road to reach Hupi Road. Also, the driveway is pretty steep and only partially paved. I'm not sure our former low-slung sedan would have been happy with it, especially in the winter, but our mini-SUV had no problems at all. The location is totally worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2026
Lori— you were absolutely fantastic guests, and we are so glad you enjoyed the place as much as we do! Thank you for the thoughtful words, and come back anytime. Warm wishes, Meg and Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house my friends and I loved it there perfect cozy cabin vibes :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic, beautiful vistas, full relaxation and fun a reality for all ages, with a wonderful lake, forest, ponds, trails, and towns nearby, but not too close :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

The space was great for our family and gave us a nice relaxing trip away from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication. Loved the yarn art and pottery by Debby
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great R&R

Fantastic home to unwind and enjoy the beauty of true peace and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Berkshires Getaway

Greg and Meg’s cabin is a perfect place for a getaway. Location is great and tucked away in the middle of the Berkshires with lots of things to see and do. The wood stove and old school record player made for an amazing ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in Monterey, MA

Beautiful well kept house in the Berkshires, great view and layout. Close to amazing nature and Great Barrington if you need anything. Wonderful trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
We’re delighted you had a nice time, you were lovely guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As a couple of senior citizens, our goal was to unplug and unwind for a week in a beautiful setting. We also wanted to share "our" VRBO house with relatives part of the time. I can't imagine any house that could have worked better for us. The minute we walked in the door we were met with a profound, welcoming silence that felt familiar to us, as Quakers. When guests arrived we had full confidence that every room would be comfortable because of the individually-controlled heating-cooling units (and we could conserve energy by lowering the heat when the guests left). The strong wifi throughout the house allowed everybody to be online whenever they wanted to. Since there was a huge smart TV, we could all enjoy somebody's special TV show. Overall, our favorite activity was communing with frogs and chickadees at the Audubon Society Sanctuary in nearby Lenox, on a trail that is accessible to all. There are a lot of activities for different people to enjoy in the house and in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large and cozy cabin in an enchanted landscape

Tastefully decorated, great view, and lots of peace and quiet. All the amenities worked, and the house was equipped with everything you need. A great place for families or a larger group of close friends. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you, Geert! You were great guests, and so happy you loved the situation as much as we do. Best wishes to you and yours, Meg and Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet with a fantastic view

Short couples getaway to recharge. The house was perfect and the wood stove kept the house toasty through the cold windy stay. HINT: coming from NY/NJ, buy your groceries as you pass through Great Barrington and save that extra trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thanks, Joseph! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great ski house!

We had a wonderful time at this house (our second time visiting) and really appreciate how responsive the hosts are to any small issues that arise! It is a great space for families with a cozy living room and an excellent basement for kids to relax in, and it's proximity to Butternut makes it a great choice for skiers.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

Exactly as it seems in the photos. I spent most of my time on the couch, soaking in the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2025
Happy new year, so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greg and Meg were super responsive and on it. We loved the wood stove and the view and spent a lot of time looking through their gorgeous art and object books. We stayed at their cozy, comfortable home on one of the coldest days of the year (-5 degrees F, felt like -20). The basement got cold but not unmanageable and there were lots of warm blankets and a space heater. Greg was super accessible to coordinate with us and the plow guy (we got 2-3 inches of snow! it was gorgeous). I am very grateful for this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ski weekend

What a wonderful place to call “home” for a long ski weekend with friends, 4 adults and 4 kids. The finished basement was perfect for the kids to sleep and play while the adults enjoyed the main floor and upstairs bedroom. The view of the mountains, lake and sunset was icing on the cake. The location of the house to Butternut Ski and Great Barrington made it a great place to get away but have access to fun activities, shopping, and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect quiet getaway

I stayed three nights at Greg & Meg’s Monterey cabin with best friends of 30+ years and we had a wonderful time. The home is well-appointed and comfortable, with beautiful lake and mountain views. Our hosts were communicative but gave us space. It rained the entire four days, but we were cozy with the wood stove and enjoyed a movie night in the downstairs space the last night. Not a ton to do in the area but that’s what we wanted — a wine tasting and a brewery, a restaurant meal here and there, and the Norman Rockwell museum was more interesting than I’d expected. It was just enough, really - totally relaxed weekend. We even had a movie star sighting while eating brunch at the Southfield Store (delicious French toast btw!). Already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your time at our place, and had a wonderful reunion with old friends. Next time hopefully the weather will cooperate! Thanks for sharing your experience, best wishes, Meg and Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family refresher

We stayed here with our daughter and son-in-law and their two boys, 6 and 3. The house was spotlessly clean and very well supplied, and we loved the pictures and books. The view really is extraordinary, and sitting on the deck looking out at the lake and listening to the wind in the trees was totally restorative. We went to the town beach daily, which was a great pleasure. The only cultural thing we did was to visit the beautiful garden at the Bidwell House Museum, highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view, peaceful lake

We enjoyed our week here, a very comfortable house that is well equpped for both good weather and the occasional rainy day. Great view of the mountains and lake, nearby farm stands and all the cultural attractions of Western Mass in the summer. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Great property & house. Very clean, good amenities & sleeps a group of people easily.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thanks, Justin! So glad you enjoyed your time there, best wishes, Meg and Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cozy

Highly recommend! Cabin/house is very nice, clean and specious. Having no pats allowed was the major reason I picked this place it was a great decision. Ski areas are near by, beautiful view and house has everything you need (dishes, spices, paper towels, towels, blankets, coffee maker, Wi-Fi, board games for kids, books, wood for wood stove, soap/shampoo..) it’s awesome. Owner was very responsive and helpful every time I had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Years Eve Fun

Great house for a New Years gathering with friends. Although fogged in the entire weekend, the spacious welcoming basement provided all the room we needed to welcome in the new year. Greg is a very understanding and welcoming host, promptly responding to and if possible accommodating requests. Just a pleasure to communicate with. The lot of land itself does not provide much outside area for games etc. but given the weather and the opportunities in the Berkshires, it was not an issue. The house is well stocked with supplies and cooking needs and was very clean. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Jane. Thanks for the review and for leaving the house so tidy, we really appreciate it. Happy new new year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal Berkshire Home

Really wonderful home with a great view. Check in was very easy and Greg and Meg were available and quick to respond to any questions. Would absolutely stay here again. Thank you for a fantastic week relaxing with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2021
Thank you so much, so happy you enjoyed yourselves, would welcome you back anytime! Best wishes, Meg and Greg
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful views! Responsive host!

Thank you for a lovely stay. Beautiful views and Greg was available whenever we had questions. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal 4 Day Get Away

This property was perfect for our first venture out in over a year. The views were wonderful, the neighborhood quiet and the hosts were fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2021
Thanks, Marc—so glad you enjoyed your time there!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to relax and check out The Berkshires

I rented this absolutely beautiful home with 4 other friends to celebrate my 60th birthday. It had amazing views of the morning moonrise and the sunset looking out over Lake Garfield and the mountain ridges. So spectacular. The house is so cozy especially with the wood burning stove. Beds are super comfortable and the house is very clean. It also has a great location! I'd love to return in a different season and explore the lake too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2021
Thanks so much, Nancy! So glad you had a nice time. Come back anytime!
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