Beautiful Family Home in picturesque setting on the Green River

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Explore the area

Colrain, MA

Bridge of Flowers19 min drive
Deerfield Academy30 min drive
Northfield Mount Hermon School31 min drive
Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Outdoor play area

About this property

Situated on a country road, overlooking the Green River, this is a new home re-built in 1990 on 90 acres of land. 100 steps away is your own private riverfront beach! Swim, skip rocks, sunbath, and watch the birds in this beautiful spot that is all yours! Surrounded by fields and woods, the landscape is breathtaking. Take a hike in the woods, or walk across the street and lounge by the river in our private spot; this is an ideal setting for a vacation or personal retreat.

This is a very comfortable home with a fully stocked kitchen, fireplace, library filled with classics and light reading. Our family has celebrated holidays and vacations in this home for 45 years, and we are excited to share this jewel with you.

The house is in Colrain, which is 12 miles away from Greenfield, 7 miles away from Shelburn Falls, and 15 miles away from Brattleboro, VT. The house is only 20 miles away from the Berkshire East Ski Resort and 45 miles from Mt. Snow. 2 hours from Boston; 3.5 hours from New York.

Property manager

Hala Khouri

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number C1481540608

About the area

Colrain

Located in Colrain, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a river. Arthur A. Smith Covered Bridge and G. William Pitt House and Collection are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Vermont Marketplace and Brattleboro Farmers' Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Zoar Outdoor/Deerfield Valley Canopy Tours, or consider a night out at The Stone Church. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.

Colrain, MA

What's nearby

Glacial Potholes, Shelburne Falls - 19 min drive
Bridge of Flowers - 19 min drive
Turner Falls - 26 min drive
Deerfield Academy - 30 min drive
Northfield Mount Hermon School - 31 min drive

Getting around

Greenfield Station - 23 min drive
Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters - 15 min drive
Pine Hill Orchard - 9 min drive
Abz - 8 min drive
Apex Orchards - 15 min drive
Mike & Tonys Pizzeria - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Family Home in picturesque setting on the Green River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lynette C.

16 Oct 2019

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

Nice country vacation spot

This place is a very nice country retreat away from the hustle and bustle. Roomy with books and games for all. Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

1 Mar 2019

Great place and location

The house was wonderful and the setting was very relaxing. The river access was nice, right across the street, and very pleasant to sit by the Green river and cool off in the swimming hole.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tara C., Needham

1 Mar 2019

Exceed expectations

The photos do not do this property justice! It's a beautiful, bright home with spacious rooms. The libraries were amazing - anything and everything you could possibly want to read curled up on one of the comfy sofas. The setting is gorgeous. The location was just 15-20 minutes away from Greenfield and Shelburne Falls for access to activities and restaurants. The family of 4 spent time exploring the river and meadow, tossing a football in the yard, playing board games, etc. Hiking nearby was a good way to stretch our legs. We used the gas grill for a cookout. Jeff the property manager checked in on us and made sure we had what we needed for a great time. We had a wonderful family weekend here.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Sheila S.

1 Mar 2019

Spacious, comfortable home

Really enjoyed our stay. The house was spacious and the grounds were very private. Recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

1 Mar 2019

Another Lovely Christmas at Hala's House in Colrain

December 2018 was our second week-long Christmas Holiday enjoyed at this wonderful farmhouse. The kitchen is well stocked with lots of dinnerware, utensils, pots and pans and serving dishes. The beds are very comfortable. All six of us adults were extremely comfortable and pleased. The ambiance of the place is wonderful. Though there was no snow on the ground this year, it was a magical respite. The Colrain Hala House with it's surrounding fields, woods, and Green River are a quintessential piece of New England at its best. What follows are some of my comments after our 2016 stay that did not make it to the VRBO review. (I was too late.) The moment we stepped into the kitchen, it felt like home, only better; more peaceful and relaxing. From rustic shed full of the driest firewood anyone could hop for; to the warm well appointed kitchen; to lovely light filled bedrooms with astonishing views;to the show-stopping library/living room with Rumford fireplace: it's a treasure. The vintage/antique, comfy eclectic furnishings and comfortable beds, combined with the large library of very old to contemporary books complete the allure of the wonderful house. Our snow-covered walks were bliss. The partially ice-covered river and the ancient derelict buildings across it compose a fascinating scene. The tiny quaint church up the road makes the New England experience perfect. It's an enchanting place. We wish we had more time to stay. Thanks for sharing the house with us. We hope to return.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Hala Khouri

Max, a retired school professor, and his wife Joan, an artist and writer, own the property. They sought a second home in the country for summers and holidays, as well as to experience a different lifestyle from their urban life in Brooklyn, NY. Upon retirement, this became their permanent home. The original house (built in 1825) burned down and was completely rebuilt in the similar style in 1990. They now live in California for most of the year so they can be closer to their grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

Max and Joan wanted lots of nature... and they got it! Mountains, the river, open skies, and garden are the highlights. Great memories were created for their family here: swimming in the river, reading by the fire, hiking on the property, and wonderful meals with fresh food and ingredients from the local farmer's market.

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