Chalet in Monterey, MA

Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut!

Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut!

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Our chalet style home is located in the heart of the Berkshires!
The entrance to our home, with plenty of wood for wood fires.
The front deck, a great place to sit with a cup of coffee or store skis at night
Seating on the front deck complements the home's country style.
The main entrance to the house.

Overview of Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Monterey, MA
  • Popular LocationSki Butternut15 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Shrine of the Divine Mercy26 min drive
  • Popular LocationTanglewood Music Center31 min drive
  • AirportAlbany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Small children's bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut!

This beautiful gem has been lovingly cared for by our family for almost 20 years—and has served as a relaxing retreat all year round. Our goal: to make you feel like it's your home away from home. It's comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated in the French country style—and is the perfect spot to relax or use as a home base for all your Berkshire activities.

It is family-friendly with child gates for the stairs—and plenty of games, toys, books, and movies for your children. No kids? These things are tucked away so you don't need to use them if you don't want!

There are 2 bedrooms upstairs: one master with a king-size bed and one smaller bedroom with a twin bed and pull-out twin bed. There is one downstairs bathroom. An open downstairs floor plan flows from the living room (with a wood-burning stove fired up by plenty of wood we have stored for you), to the kitchen to the dining room.

There's a super comfy pull-out sofa with a queen-size bed in the living room if you need extra space for your family or friends.

Off the dining room is the beautiful screened-in porch where you can sit for hours relaxing and enjoying the breeze and sounds of the Loom Brook from the back of the house. A connected deck allows for easy grilling with the gas grill.

In the summer, our house is just minutes from Lake Garfield, where there's a lake beach perfect for kids and adults alike! A lifeguard is present during the summer months—making it perfect for swimming out to the floating docks (it will bring back camp memories!). You can also canoe and kayak on this lake. We have sand toys, beach umbrellas, and chairs ready for your use. Love to hike? The Appalachian Trail crosses our road, which is perfect for walking any time of the year. We're also situated right near the Beartown State Forest with all its trails. Love to mountain bike? We have one bike available for your use; feel free to bring up your own bikes and ride along our dirt road — or on the nearby trails.

We're also close (about 20 minutes) to blueberry picking and apple picking.

We're 40 minutes from Tanglewood, 45 minutes from Jacob's Pillow, and just 25 minutes from the town of Great Barrington with its restaurants, bars, Triplex cinema, and the historic Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center.

Fall brings the beautiful splendor of the fall foliage home here; it surrounds the house and everywhere you turn. Go for walks, take in kayaking or canoeing on Lake Garfield, or just take a visit to the nearby Taft Farms for their pumpkins, fresh cider and hot donuts, and corn mazes.

Our home is just 15 minutes from Butternut Ski Resort, which is where our children have learned to ski from age 3. It's the perfect family resort and our home is close enough to put season's passes (or just one-day passes) to good use. You'll love coming home to the warmth of the wood stove and the comfort of our home. We also have snow shoes available for your use.

We are minutes from the town of Monterey, which is small but quaint. We are also just minutes from the Roadside Cafe, the perfect country diner for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Wednesday through Saturday. (There's also Great Barrington, Stockbridge, Lee, and Lenox—as well as Pittsfield...which is 45 minutes away...for more delicious restaurants.)

We are about a 25-minute drive from the outlets in Lee, about 30 minutes to Stockbridge (with the quaint and historic Red Lion Inn) and Lenox with Miraval Resort and Wyndhurst Manor & Club (where you can play golf), the Kripalu Yoga Center, and Tanglewood (as well as Canyon Ranch).

Pets are allowed by individual request.

Upgraded Internet (2020), with two satellite dishes, allows for more Internet surfing, Zoom calls, and at-home work. An additional DISH satellite offers more than 100 channels on the TV.

Our goal: to have you fall in love with our home just as much as we love it. We want you to feel this is your Monterey home away from home!

Property manager

Valerie Latona
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair, stroller, child gates on stairs.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Please check with owner before bringing pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0124761930

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monterey

Located in Monterey, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bidwell House Museum and Berkshire Theatre Festival are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dry Hill and McLennan Reservation. Travelling with kids? Consider Ashintully Gardens and Berkshire Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Ski Butternut - 15 min drive
  • Lee Prime Outlets - 24 min drive
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 26 min drive
  • Norman Rockwell Museum - 29 min drive
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 37 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lee Premium Outlets Food Court - 23 min drive
  • Villa Italian Kitchen - 23 min drive
  • Koii Chinese Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • Gedney Farm - 17 min drive
  • The Old Inn On The Green - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut! located?

This family-friendly Monterey chalet is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Beartown State Forest and Bidwell House Museum. Ashintully Gardens and Tyringham Cobble are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

helen b.

Comfortable, well equipped and relaxing property.
My family and I enjoyed a peaceful stay at this property. It was clean and very well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the comfortable seating in the lounge, the rear deck and the kitchen. We made use of the kayaks which was fun, and spotting a moose on the lake nearby was a highlight for me - a reward for getting up early I guess! Lovely area with plenty to do for everyone.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Perfect spot to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Had a great family stay at this property. Property owner and check in/check out processes were easy going, kind and simple. Our children enjoyed access to the childrens’ toys and books as well. The roads leading to the house did require 4WD in the snow and the location was great for skiing at nearby Butternut.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm, cozy house for R&R
The house had everything one could need. The location was awesome…so close to restaurants , coffee shops, and big Y grocery store. Too cold with our visit, but close to state park and hiking trails. The wood stove was perfect for cozy nights watching movies. Screened in porch with lots of rocking chairs and seating was great to relax with a glass of wine..and yes, it was chilly but still sat out there. You can hear the water from the brook at the edge of the property…which was soothing. We took long drives to explore all the surrounding towns. Valerie, the host, answered all my questions - quickly. She suggested Old Inn on the Green for our Thanksgiving dinner, which was incredible. She will make your stay perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest Chalet
Had a wonderful time with friends! It was everything we were looking for and more. The chalet has such a peaceful ambience. You can't help but feel relaxed surrounded by the quiet and nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Valerie Latona

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The owners, Valerie and David, bought this home as their city getaway almost 20 years ago. It's since been their home away from home for their family (including their three young children). They fell in love with the Berkshires because of the amazing hiking trails, beautiful lakes, culture, delicious food, and friendly people—all of which are easily accessible from their home.

Why they chose this property

We have raised all three of our children in this second home away from home; they've learned to love the country and all the delights of the Berkshires here. While we still come up for them to play at the lake, go hiking, enjoy the fall foliage, and ski at Butternut, we find that we use it less than we ever did (thanks to kids sports and weekend activities), why we decided to share our home with others. Our goal: to give you a chance to love the Berkshires the way we do.

What makes this property unique

While small, our home is extremely comfortable and cozy. You can sit on the couch with your feet up and feel at home. You can go out the front door and walk down the road to clear your mind. But what we love most of all is our screened-in porch, where we sit for hours reading, playing games, and eating our meals. A short or long stay in our home will refresh your batteries and invigorate you.

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