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Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown.

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Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Great Barrington, MA
  • Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Housatonic River Walk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Ski Butternut
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Great Barrington

On lake.You'll find Lake Mansfield Park and Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center within a 15-minute walk of this Great Barrington vacation home. Housatonic River Walk and Housatonic River are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Mansfield Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Housatonic River Walk - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Housatonic River - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ski Butternut - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 36 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Marketplace Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Great Barrington Bagel Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SoCo Creamery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fuel Coffee Shop - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown.

A lovely property with gorgeous view of the Berkshire Mountains. Conveniently located near many attractions, such as Tanglewood & Jacob's Pillow. 5 bedrooms (6 beds), 3.5 baths, sleeps 12. The main floor has an open floor plan, making each room flow into another, including a spacious living room with a large smart TV, a fireplace pellet stove, an upscale & fully equipped kitchen, half bathroom, a dining area which opens to a deck with breathtaking view and a screened porch. The main floor also houses a master bedroom with a king size bed, an attached master bathroom (with deep bath-tub & a separate shower) and an office in a separate room. The upper floor has a bathroom with tub & shower and two bedrooms: one with king size bed, and the second bedroom has two queen beds (sleeps 4). Downstairs floor has 2 bedroom (one has attached full bath), and laundary/exercise room. The backyard has a large blue-stone paved patio, where you can recline, enjoy the view, barbecue, or sit by the fire pit to roast marshmallows. The house sits on 0.8 acres land is surrounded by trees to provide privacy. Enjoy the use of: 4 kayaks & 1 Canoe (you can roll it on an attached cart) to Lake Mansfield boat dock which is 300 feet away. This property is perfect for families, vacationing couples, or group of friends. House has central heating, AC units, smart TVs (in living room and all bedrooms) and high-speed internet access.

Property manager

Ephrat David

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0103721130

Property is also known as

Berkshires Weekend Getaway. Stunning View. Walk to Lake Downtown

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown. to the airport?

This vacation home is 19 mi (31-min drive) away from the Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown. ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Magnolia Bluffs Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown. ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown. have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown. to downtown Great Barrington?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Great Barrington.

Gem of the Berkshires. Mountain View. Short walk to lake & downtown. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!

We stayed at Ephrat’s home in Great Barrington and it was a lovely home in a fantastic location. The view is gorgeous and you’re so close to downtown GB but tucked away to feel very private. The home itself is clean, spacious and well-stocked. Ephrat is a wonderful host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence B., Enfield, Ct

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend get away

Perfect home for relaxing, many areas in the home as well as in the yard to sit back and enjoy the view of the mountains. The home is very well stocked, all you need to bring is your clothes. The owner Ephrat,met us for check in, gave us a tour and instructions.We also could help ourselves to the garden produce, beautiful flower gardens throughout the yard. We enjoyed the patio fire pit area, the deck with views, the screened in porch and yard. The home is clean and comfortable. 20 min walk to the farmers market, shops and restaurants. We took the kayaks out twice, we loaded them in our cars for transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location, Great Space for a Girls Weekend

The property was immaculately clean. The location was a short walk to town. Great Barrington is a delightful town for shopping and dining. There were several comfortable sitting areas that were very conducive for conversation. Overall great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends at Beautiful Getaway

This property was beautifully styled and maintained. We truly felt like we were welcomed into someone’s home. The house was large enough for our group of 8 to spend time together and apart. The art, both inside and out, was quirky and lovely. The location is excellent for exploring the Berkshires area without being in the craziest parts of tourist activity.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dave A., Queens, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs updated listing and some repairs

The location and layout of the property are great--10 min walk to the shops and such of Great Bsrrington in one direction and lovely Lake Mansfield in the other--BUT before we checked in, we learned the dishwasher was broken and could not be repaired, and after we checked in I learned the cart to move the provided canoe and kayak to the boat launch at the lake was not available. This was actually a huge disappointment as my family and guests were looking forward to this activity. The host suggested affixing the boats to our car--it was a rental, not a viable solution. In addition, the toaster was not functioning and the host kept multiple refrigerators under lock and key and monitored our coming and going via security cameras while I empathize with wanting to be sure your property is safe and your renters are abiding by rules, the cumulative impact was that I felt as though I was renting from a host who was deeply ambivalent about renting his property. At the price point of this rental, I would expect an accurate listing and frankly, had I known that the kayaks and canoes were not available I wouldn't have rented the property. I'm giving 3 stars because the location and property itself was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway

We had a wonderful stay in this house. It has lots of space for a big family. It is updated, clean, and very comfortable. The location was great and the views were as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria K.

Liked: Cleanliness

We felt like we were literally surrounded by mountains

I am very particular with cleanliness and this house was immaculate. Beds were extremely comfortable, property owner was extremely communicative and responded to us right away! The house was fully supplied with everything that I would normally be ‘schlepping’. Totally recommend a stay in this beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great location, had everything that we needed!

House was very well equipped and comfortably fit our group of 9! Great location and owners were easy to work with and very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

polina t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large home in great area

We had a wonderful stay at the house. We were a party of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids) and we all slept very comfortably with lots of space to spread out. The first floor has an open floor plan so we were able to cook and spend time with the family simultaneously. The owner was super helpful providing detailed instructions and emailing us a list of things do in the area. She was easily reachable if we had any questions. She was also very understanding and accommodating with a last minute issue that came up for us. The house is very close to the town, restaurants and Butternut ski mountain. I would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home for our reunion.

This rental was perfect for our amazing mother-daughter weekend. It was so comfortable and clean. The kitchen was ideal for our great meals together and the beds were super comfy. The bathrooms were very current and well equipped . Really loved and Ephrat was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Barrington comfort and class

Clean, well decorated, comfortable and convenient. Our hosts are terrific and go out of their way to make our stay great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Al L., Clifton, NJ

Very nice home with all of the amenities

From the moment we arrived at this property I knew I made the right choice..Ephrat and her husband were there to greet us and show us around the house. The beds were comfortable and the rooms spacious. There were 6 of us and we never got in each other's way. The view overlooking Great Barrington was beautiful. Up the road from the house was a very pretty lake. I'm sure it would be great in the summer. Great Barrington is full of great restaurants and was a nice town to just walk around. I would recommend this home to anyone travelling in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Great spot - thank you for sharing the house.

We had a great weekend. The house is updated and attractive and very well-maintained. 12 of us (6 adults, 6 kids) slept comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

Comfortable, clean house in a fabulous location

My family of 4 along with 2 other families of 4 enjoyed our stay in this very clean, functional home. Minutes by car from downtown Great Barrington and 10 minutes away from ski butternut makes the location ideal to enjoy various activities. In addition, Ephrat was a pleasure to work with. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Clean, comfortable, well stocked, and welcoming

Our group of nine enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. The host was welcoming and thorough in making sure that we were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

John A., morristown nj

A happy experience despite the rainy weekend!

My husband and I recently spent a rainy family anniversary weekend at Ephrat's house with our two grown kids, spouses and three grandkids. The house is sparkling clean, with lots of extras supplied like shampoo and paper towels, plus a well stocked kitchen, a wonderful view, lots of colorful flowers and a fabulous sunporch where we play lots of games since the rain did not allow us to use the nearby lake and take the hikes we had intended., The hosts have taken great care to make our experience there very pleasant and comfortable. In fact, Ephrat showed us what she called their "Tanglewood Kit" in their garage which included collapsible tables, chairs and umbrellas, the latter of which we were very grateful for when we went to a concert on the lawn, in the rain! We would definitely recommend this Berkshires Weekend Getaway home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Debbie F.

Lovely house in lovely surroundings!

Very responsive owner. Well equipped kitchen. Lots of space. We had a wonderful weekend despite some rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Quiet, relaxing getaway with a hospitable hostess

Ephrat was very welcoming and gracious, spending time to make sure we knew every detail of this wonderful property with great views. We made use of each of the coffee makers, so thanks for the instructions! All of the things you take for granted that were included in the stay (towels, linens, soaps, paper towels, etc, etc). The comfortable home was the hub for a 3 family get together and offered spaces where we could gather together as well as spots to spend time in solitude. The small lake is just a short walk down the hill as is the town of Great Barrington, very clean and refreshing. It was just a short drive to Lennox where we spent time at the Shakespeare Theatre, Norman Rockwell Museum, Daniel French property and walking around town. This home made our long weekend in the Berkshires very special, hope we can do it again someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

Lovely. Like staying in a 5 star hotel. Our host was wonderful.

The lovely gift basket, well stocked and organized house made for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Girls Weekend 10/2017

11 old pals had a great weekend at this Great Barrington, MA getaway nestled in the Berkshire Mountains. The house has great outdoor space with a deck overlooking the Berkshires, an outdoor fire pit with lots of seating and a very roomy screened in porch. The kitchen had all the amenities that one looks for in a rental house with professional stove, dishwasher, large fridge and a picture window facing the beautiful Berkshires. The living room was extremely cozy with comfy couches and chairs and a large flat screen TV for movie watching or just listening to music. There was also plenty of space for all of us to sleep comfortably. There are many options for hiking through the mountains and wonderful museums close by as well as shopping , and dining in downtown Great Barrington. Would recommend to large groups and also for couples just wanting to get away from the city life. The owners were very nice and have a wealth of information at their finger tips. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alix N.

Exactly as described and then some!

Perfect for our group of 12. Enough beds for everyone, big open space to hang out on Main floor and owners provided so much to make our stay special. I look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Sheila O.

Lovely home in a great location

The house was very cozy and had plenty of room for our family of 8. I think it is nicer than the pictures online. The three full baths were really nice and no one had to wait for the shower when we were getting ready to go out. We were able to walk into town and to the lake and it was very close to Butternut for skiing. We wished that we had brought our ice skates because people were skating on the lake. The owners were lovely and provided A LOT of information about the house when we arrived which was a little overwhelming. We had never rented a house that was the primary residence of the owner before but once we got used to the idea it turned out great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Helaine W.

This is a beautiful home with a wonderful view in a great location!!

We stayed in this beautiful home over this Thanksgiving weekend. My husband and I were celebrating our 45th Wedding Anniversary with our family. I have never written a review before, but I always appreciated reading other reviews and this is a great home and I wanted to reciprocate. This is a fabulous, immaculate and very spacious home within walking distance to Great Barrington and down the block from Lake Mansfield. Ephrat and Benny were a pleasure to work with. We appreciated all of their recommendations and the tour of their home and how everything worked. They even gave us a basket of fruit and a bottle of champagne to help us celebrate. The kitchen is gorgeous and the home is equipped with everything you can imagine. Although we didn't use it because it was too cold, there is a great screened in patio and a lovely deck off the dining room. The view of the mountains was beautiful even in late November. We were very lucky it snowed a few days before we arrived. Our grandchildren loved making a snowman, playing in the snow and making smores at the fire pit. We took long walks around the lake and enjoyed the cute town of Great Barrington. Most important, this wonderful home enabled our family to have a great time together!! We highly recommend this home to anyone who is visiting the Berkshires and would like to make their own happy memories!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Sprawling, welcoming home with great outdoor spaces

This house was as advertised on the website and was perfect for our family. It's a sprawling house with lots of bedrooms and bathrooms, a comfortable living room, a beautiful kitchen, a screened in porch and many decks and patios on which to enjoy the beautiful setting. We were in the area for a family wedding, and it was ideal, both for our family to stay at and for other members of the extended family to drop by. The house was clean and showed much pride of ownership. We would definitely recommend it to others and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin O., Brooklyn

Beautiful large home with an incredible view situated within walking distance to a lovely lake

The pictures really don't do the place justice! We came up here as a large group to attend a friend's wedding and this home helped make the experience the best weekend of our summer. Comfortable and ideally located close to the town center, this recently remodeled house is spacious and has all the modern amenities you would need for a group get-a-away and then some. There are several comfortable bedrooms spread across three floors with lots of places to hang out, both indoors and out. The hilltop location also give this place a great view of the near by mountains, which we enjoyed while eating breakfast and dinner on both the second floor deck and ground level patio (complete with grill!). It is also a short walk to a lake and small nature trail. The hosts were friendly and took the time to give us a full tour of the house and acquaint us with the area to make a visit seamless. Wonderful place and highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016