Berkshire Mountain Cottage: in the Heart of the Berkshires

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check out the area

Great Barrington, MA

Housatonic River Walk13 min drive
Ski Butternut19 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy24 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Berkshire Mountain Cottage is a warm and cozy hideaway located in the Berkshire hills. Its located between North Egremont and West Stockbridge, placing it within 15 minutes of Tanglewood and 5 minutes from Main Street in Great Barrington, by car, and close to many other Berkshire locales. The cottage is also very close to hiking and biking trails and numerous swimming areas on both lakes and rivers.

The cottage features (2) bedrooms, living room, kitchenette, screened in porch and (1) bathroom. The master bedroom contains a Queen sized bed and plenty of closet space. The second bedroom has a trundle bed with a riser and it sleeps (2). The building is semi attached to the main house. It has a separate entrance. And private outdoor area It is a roomy 800 sq ft, recently renovated, and beautifully decorated. You can easily prepare a great breakfast, lunch and even dinner (BBQ) or choose to sample one of the many restaurants in Great Barrington.

The cottage property contains grassy areas, flower gardens, forest, a stream, and a beaver pond which attracts exotic birds. There are tables and chairs set up outdoors for your enjoyment. We welcome well behaved dogs of all sizes.

In these special days we are taking special measures to keep everyone healthy.
All guest reservations are spaced 1-3 days apart when possible, to allow airing, and cleaning
We take special care of cleaning and sanitizing the cottage prior to your arrival.
All linen and towels are washed at a high temperature, and dried in high heat.
We change all linen, including duvet cover for each guest (European style).
Cleaning is conducted with masks and gloves.

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Property manager

Bruce

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We are fully Covid vaccinated, and require our guest to be vaccinated as well.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Great Barrington

Located in Great Barrington, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Taconic State Park and Jug End State Reservatio. Travelling with kids? Consider Berkshire Botanical Garden and Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Great Barrington, MA

What's nearby

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 13 min drive
Housatonic River Walk - 13 min drive
Catamount Ski Area - 15 min drive
Ski Butternut - 19 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 24 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 38 min drive
Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 16 min drive
Dunkin' - 12 min drive
Berkshire Mountain Bakery - 16 min drive
Barrington Brewery & Restaurant - 16 min drive
SoCo Creamery - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Berkshire Mountain Cottage: in the Heart of the Berkshires pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Berkshire Mountain Cottage: in the Heart of the Berkshires?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Berkshire Mountain Cottage: in the Heart of the Berkshires?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Berkshire Mountain Cottage: in the Heart of the Berkshires located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Mansfield Park, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, and W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite. Housatonic River and Beartown State Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette Q.

15 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Stay!

The Cottage is exactly as described, comfortable for 2 people, artfully decorated, delightful. The hosts are warm and welcoming, attentive, but not intrusive. The location is quiet and lovely. A welcoming bottle of wine set the tone for the stay. We plan to return. 5+ stars!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

16 Aug 2022

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

cottage

it is just a cottage, very clean and comfortable. kitchen was a bit inadequate for us as it has no stove and not much counter space and a small sink. Outside property was very spacious and beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika G.

27 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful, calm, clean home-away-from-home

It would be impossible to miss the care that has gone into every aspect of this cottage. The home and grounds are beautiful. The quiet may not strike you right away, but over time, you notice how relaxing it is not to hear lots of traffic, etc. A great place to stay if you are looking for some quiet time in a beautiful location.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

21 Sept 2021

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

Great cottage near Great Barrington

We thoroughly enjoyed our mid-August 2021 six-night stay at Bruce and Shira’s Berkshire Cottage. The cottage is furnished as described and illustrated – cozy and comfortable; the grounds are beautiful, well maintained. Everything was clean, functional, and accessible. We were surprised and delighted to find a bottle of red and a fresh bag of pita chips upon arrival. We took advantage of the outdoor grill (provided with a full tank of propane!) which worked well to overcome the mid-summer rains. You can’t fight mother nature but the grill did the job. The robust wi-fi connection and the presence of a land-line (which we didn’t need) ensured we could connect with our local family when needed. Check-in was seamless thanks to instructions received a few days before we left home. We appreciated receiving these well in advance, as we arrived after sunset at the end of a 12 hour travel day. Shira checked-in with us a few days after arrival, just to see if we needed anything (we didn’t!). The check-out process was efficient and easy, though we were a bit sad that it was time to leave! From start to finish, Shira and Bruce were very prompt and transparent in response to our questions, all of which helped simplify our trip planning. They are model hosts, their dog is delightful, and the cottage was perfect for our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie V.

29 Aug 2021

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

A beautiful and peaceful stay

My family had a wonderful and peaceful stay at the cottage. We enjoyed dinners and ice cream in town, the proximity to many beautiful lakes, hikes, and other recreational activities. A lovely getaway in the Berkshires!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bruce

We found the Berkshires by chance as neither of us was really familiar with the area. Now that we've had the property for nearly 25 years, we have become a part of Berkshire's life and we share that information with all our guests.

Why they chose this property

We chose this cottage in the Berkshires because of its proximity to both leisure and cultural activities. Additionally, we loved the light and landscape that can be viewed from the cottage at different times of day.

What makes this property unique

When we are at the cottage, we enjoy sitting on the deck and reading or sunning. Locally, there are hikes and bike routes, both mountain and road, that we take advantage of. We explore new areas of the Berkshires for future hikes. We love going to downtown Great Barrington and parking ourselves with our dog, at an outdoor cafe. We spend time working in our garden and bird watching.

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