Peaceful Woodland Home in the Heart of the Berkshires

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Glendale, MA

Norman Rockwell Museum4 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy7 min drive
Tanglewood Music Center11 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Residence is a beautiful, secluded home in the Berkshire foothills. The 14-acre property includes hiking trails through the woods, a meadow, and a lovely babbling brook. Despite its secluded feel, the house just a short drive from many of the area's favorite attractions. The Residence provides a wonderful for base for enjoying all that the Berkshires have to offer, though guests may decide to spend much of their stay exploring the rustic beauty of the property itself.

The house gets beautiful sunlight and has a fireplace and a deck overlooking the woods. The property includes a separate ping pong room that owners may access. Interested guests may inquire about use of the “The Office”, a studio space that can be used for writing, art, or meditation; with prior notice, this space can usually be made available as well.

The house is conveniently located near many of the area's attractions, including the shops and restaurants of Great Barrington and Lenox, Stockbridge’s famous Red Lion Inn, and Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The Chesterwood museum and gardens are only a half mile down the road, and the Norman Rockwell museum just slightly further. For those who want to swim, the Stockbridge Town Beach and the Stockbridge Bowl are a short drive away. Winter guests may want to visit nearby Butternut Ski Resort - or just stay on the property and sled down the driveway.

The rental apartment adjoins the caretaker's apartment (it shares a wall, but has a separate entrance.) As mentioned above, guests may also access the ping pong room and, with prior arrangement, the Office, and are encouraged to explore the extensive grounds.

There is a washer and dryer in the unit for your use.

Each of the bedrooms were recently upgraded with new mattresses.

Property manager

Donna

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Can smoke outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property registration number C0187250870

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Stockbridge

Located in West Stockbridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Chesterwood and Mission House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fairfield Brook WMA and Lenox Mountain Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Berkshire Botanical Garden and Hoffman's Pottery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Glendale, MA

What's nearby

Norman Rockwell Museum - 4 min drive
Naumkeag Museum - 6 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 7 min drive
Tanglewood Music Center - 11 min drive
The Mount - 12 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 25 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
The Locker Room - 13 min drive
Stockbridge Coffee & Tea - 6 min drive
Lucky's Ice Cream & Grill - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Woodland Home in the Heart of the Berkshires pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Woodland Home in the Heart of the Berkshires?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Woodland Home in the Heart of the Berkshires?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Woodland Home in the Heart of the Berkshires located?

This family-friendly West Stockbridge holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chesterwood and Housatonic River. Berkshire Botanical Garden and Norman Rockwell Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin D.

7 Dec 2023

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

Cozy secluded getaway

The Residence was the perfect Basecamp for our long weekend in the Berkshires. It had a mix of amenities that suited everyone in the family. The possibility of first floor living was a plus for my senior dog and I and the two spacious bedrooms upstairs worked well for the rest of the family. We visited to experience Stockbridge Christmas and the holiday events connected to the Main Street recreation. The weather was horrible on one of the days but coming back to the Residence and being able to dry our soaked winter gear in the dryer and light a fire using provided firewood was amazing. The home is only about 6-10 minutes away from many attractions including Main Street Stockbridge, the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Mount, and Naumkeag. If it wasn’t winter we would have loved to visit Chesterwood, a 5 minute walk up the road. Donna was very accommodating. She left us a loaf of bakery bread in the freezer, baggies for the dog, and allowed us to check in early (amazing since the road might have been challenging to navigate in the dark the first time around). Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

24 Oct 2023

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

quiet and peaceful

We enjoyed our stay very much. The surrounding woods are very soothing and quiet. The house was comfortable for 3 older adults.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

29 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful woodland home

The house and property made for a quiet and relaxing setting for myself and two friends. We thoroughly enjoyed morning runs on country roads and coffee on the deck listening to the birds. The house was very clean and cozy with a well stocked kitchen for cooking. Donna is a gracious and considerate host and readily answered all our questions about the property, restaurants and suggestions on things to do. I only wish we had more time to see it all!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

19 Jul 2023

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

Secluded home with character

Comfortable and spacious inside and out. Lots of history and we’ll lived in feel. Host very responsive. Well equipped and close to Tanglewood. The weather was very hot and the AC was adequate but not great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

17 Jul 2023

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

Highly recommend beautiful spot near Tanglewood

We had a lovely stay while visiting Tanglewood. Donna was a lovely, thoughtful host during our stay. The property is beautiful and incredibly convenient to Tanglewood, Stockbridge, Lenox, and all the local sites. The house was well stocked and even thoughtfully had items for a infant/toddler (play pen, high chair, etc). I would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna

I, Donna, have the honor of serving as the host and caretaker of this amazing property! It is owned by a professional family with very strong ties and attachments to the Berkshires. The 'Residence' on Williamsville Road has been in their family for over 60 years. It's been that magical place where their extended family has lived, loved and grown. It's been that beautiful space where marriage proposals were accepted and where joyous weddings took place.

It's been their home to welcome the newest members of our families and where their children spent weekends and holidays delighting them with their discoveries a bird's nest, wild strawberries, or new deer prints in the snow.

It's been that fun treat where teenagers invited their city friends for swimming, skiing, and sleepovers. It's been the quiet retreat where sister-in-laws got to know one another better and where brothers bonded; that place where parents aged, where screenwriters wrote, where the academics of the family studied and researched, and where so many dreams started that ultimately changed the lives of others in so many ways.

That is their home. That is The Residence. This is the unique love and magic we can offer you as your 'Home-Away-from-Home' in the Berkshires.

Why they chose this property

The property (14 acres of pristine woods) is secluded and yet just minutes to everything. As your host, and caretaker of the property, I am here if you need me, and I will do whatever I am able to make your stay with us as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

What makes this property unique

The Residence is also a unique piece of Berkshire history. The first cabin on the property (across the driveway from the rental) was built 'by hand' by Gertrude Robinson Smith and her companion, two very feisty and spirited women who defied the conventions of their time. (The New York Times called the Residence 'a manless eden.')

In addition to founding the American Women's Association, raising funds for war relief, and championing independence for young women in New York City, Ms. Robinson Smith was a co-founder of Tanglewood, and the Residence actually served as the first ticket office for the music festival!! A rustic one-room cabin off the upper driveway of the property is there today as it was then, marked, simply, 'Office.' Today, guests can use this space as a retreat for art, writing or meditation.

The rental is spacious, comfortable and beautiful, and the grounds are well-kept and very peaceful.

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