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Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing

Ski-in/ski-out vacation home with free WiFi in North Adams

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of a lake.
A spacious living room with a dining table, sofas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
Exterior
A lakeside park with grassy areas, picnic tables, and a sandy beach.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a patterned rug, and string lights.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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North Adams, MA
  • Place, Windsor Lake Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Campers Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mohawk Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

North Adams

Near the slopes.You'll find Windsor Lake Park and Kemp Park within a 15-minute walk of this North Adams vacation home. Campers Beach and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Windsor Lake Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Campers Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • North Adams Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mohawk Theater - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Station - 31 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Freight Yard Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing

Windsor Cottage is a relaxing, lakeside retreat located on Windsor Lake in North Adams, MA where you will enjoy your own private waterfront! You will feel like you are in the middle of the forest, yet you are in walking distance to the town, Mass MoCA and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as well as many bars and restaurants. In addition, it is a 10 minute drive to Williamstown, Williams College and the Clark Art Museum. Wander through ancient forests on a hike up the tallest mountain in Massachusetts, Mt. Greylock. Visit several nearby treetop adventure parks or go white water rafting on the Deerfield River. The 24 acre lake offers non-motorized boating, swimming and spectacular fishing. A row boat, a canoe, 2 kayaks and 2 paddle boards are available for you to explore the lake and take in the views of the Hoosac and Appalachian Mountain ranges, including Mt. Greylock. On Wednesday evenings in July & August you can sit on your deck and enjoy concerts that are held in the pavilion across the lake. There is a public swimming area and a playground across the lake as well. The home offers a large great room for relaxing and dining, 2 cozy electric fireplaces, a well equipped full kitchen for all of your cooking needs, one and a half baths, comfortable beds, a walkout basement family room, a huge deck and a spectacular screened in porch where you can relax the night away or take a nap on a unique, twin sized porch swing. Spend an evening cooking s’mores around the outdoor fireplace or cook dinner on the outdoor grill. You can entertain yourself and your family with a multitude of games and over 200 videos. Cable television is provide as well as wifi and three Roku televisions. Cell reception is excellent. New in 2022, we have an eco friendly mini-split air conditioning system and new for 2023 a stacked digital washer and dryer unit and a newly renovated spa like bathroom. Windsor Cottage is a great place to enjoy all of what the Berkshires and Southern Vermont has to offer as the only three bedroom lakeside rental property in the North Adams/Williamstown area. July and August stays are Sat. - Sat. Note: Two ring doorbells with security cameras are in use on the exterior of the property. One at the entrance to the house and one on the shed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house, on the deck or porches.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,050 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pets are not allowed, which means you cannot have visitors with pets. Please respect this rule.
No early check-ins or late check-outs in the summer. Our cleaning staff needs to have the time to clean the house to our high standards.
Please do not move inside furniture outside or outside furniture in. Please sweep and return everything the way you found it before leaving.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
A maximum of 8 people at any time.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house, on the deck or porches.

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
Note from host: A maximum of 8 people at any time.
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. Note from host: A maximum of 8 people at any time. 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 C0060272090

Property is also known as

Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home Adams/williamstown Area House
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home North Adams/williamstown Area
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home Adams/williamstown Area
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home Adams/williamstown Area House
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home North Adams/williamstown Area
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home Adams/williamstown Area House
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home North Adams/williamstown Area
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home Adams/williamstown Area

Frequently asked questions

How close is Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing to the airport?

This vacation home is 25.8 mi (46-min drive) away from the Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 13-minute walk from Campers Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing to downtown North Adams?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from North Adams.

Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wilma R.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We really enjoy the house, the location, the lake (!), and exploring northwestern Massachusetts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Windsor cottage

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Windsor cottage. Jay and Terri were fantastic, making the entire stay incredibly enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

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

Williams College Graduation Trip

Beautiful property! Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Great base for 2 families for reunion weekend

The lake house was comfortable, well-equipped, and peaceful. The view over the lake, and access to a boat and kayak, were a wonderful bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Konnie G.

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

Wonderful getaway

This is our third stay and it was even better than the previous two stays. Wonderful upgrades all around. Clean and beautiful place to stay for a getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely charming and well kempt. Hosts communicative and available and attention to details throughout. Loved the lake and paddleboards and morning coffee on the deck. Great for family of 6 for gathering and meals
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn B.

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

Lovely Lake Getaway

This is a pretty home with a lovely view of the lake. It is close to many wonderful Berkshire experiences and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Terri and Jay were excellent hosts; welcoming and responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

larry s.

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

sweet cottage at the lake

Very cozy cottage right on Lake Windsor. Terrific hosts who were very friendly and responsive to any issues that came up.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Great Lake week

Terri and Jay were very helpful. The house was terrific with a well- equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and plenty of space. I used the kayak each morning and we enjoyed sunsets from the deck each night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Mini lake stay

The property sits on a very narrow small mini lake well stocked with fish. It is perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. The house had everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning cottage on a lake that is home to the city's beach and public fishing areas. No motorized boats are permitted (it is a small lake), which allowed us to safely enjoy quiet paddles around the water, and a quiet porch and deck. Loved that there were extra rooms to get away when we needed some quiet time too. Our toddler grandson loved the playgrounds across the pond. We all took advantage of the proximity to museums and landmarks. Such a wonderful stay! Terri & Jay are amazing hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

Lovely spot!

Quiet spot—loved Windsor Lake and being on the water. Nice, cozy house. Lots to do in the area. 🌏💙🌏
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Konnie G.

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

Awesome

Had a wonderful time, loved the upgraded bathroom and shower downstairs. House is clean and well stocked kitchen and board games. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

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

A Little Taste of Paradise

This was the best time away from home we ever had. The cottage and the lake are so peaceful and beautiful. The hosts were kind and helpful thru the hole planning stage. We hope to visit again next year....and one special thing we will never forget is the wonderful quiet...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Very Relaxing

My family and I really enjoyed staying at Windsor Cottage. It was roomy, comfortable and had everything we needed. I especially loved the swing on the downstairs deck. My 17 year old son loved, loved, loved the fishing. We will definitely be looking to stay there again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

The good life

Lovely 3-bedroom home on a lake with everything it takes to make a terrific vacation: dock, boats, porch, deck, large LR/DR. And literally a 2 minute car ride or a 5 minute boat ride to a sandy kids' beach with playgrounds.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Konnie G.

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

Beautiful

Our family of 5 had a wonderful visit. Very clean. The lake was a little busy with other kayak/rowboats.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan K.

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

Lots of people enjoying the lake

The home was well equipped and included boats and a well stocked kitchen. The park across the lake was noisy and lots of people were boating and fishing on a relatively small lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

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

Wonderful Lake House Vacation!

We had an amazing stay here! The house is very cute and well decorated with lots of dishes, games, towels, etc. The screened in porch great. And then the real highlight was the beautiful lake and all the kayaks, paddleboards and boats that come with the house. And the owner was great throughout, answering all of our questions and even shipping us a couple of items we left behind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Perfect family trip!

LOVE this place! It has absolutely everything a family could want: dock for little people to collect cattails; canoes and boats for finding the eagle; small, best-kept-secret lake 2 minutes away; 3 playgrounds!; large deck and large screened porch; large living room. And the owner is fabulous about checking in to see everything is okay, telling us about a robin's nest on the deck, etc. We loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

gloria z.

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

1 week stay

The house was comfortable. Having the boats was great. The owners were super attentive to any problem. Lovely area. Only problem was with the grill which had problems in starting
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Lovely cottage on Windsor lake!

We had a great stay at Windsor cottage, I was only disappointed that we hadn't booked it for longer. The cottage was very clean, nicely decorated, well equipped, and comfortable. We enjoyed fishing from the dock, kayaking, swimming in the the lake, and the easy access to nearby biking, hiking, and theatre. We also had many enjoyable meals on the porch overlooking the lake. The owners were very responsive and helpful when we had a question during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bruce t.

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

rest peace and quiet

House was best equipt home we have ever rented from vrbo. Porch was a great place for morning coffee watching a bald eagle and fog lifting. I highly recommend this home. owner was quick to answer all my questions. You will love this place. We all did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We enjoyed a very relaxing getaway as a group of 3 generations. There was so much room for all of us and everything you could want or need: kitchen fully equipped, laundry, A/C and fans, games, movies, fishing right off the dock, kayaks, canoe, rowboat and life vests. Beautiful setting with park right across the lake. Screened in porch with large porch swing is heavenly! Owner is very responsive and wonderful to deal with. We really enjoyed Hancock Shaker Village, Mass MoCa, Berkshire Cider Project, and Mt. Greylock, among many other things close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

A great week!

Two adults came with 3 children, aged 11, 4 and 2. The dock was actually much safer than we expected b/c access is limited to the front door. The upstairs deck was wonderful for hanging out and blowing bubbles with the little ones. We used the canoe and kayak to boat to the beach across the lake. It was grand.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019