Berkshire Retreat Near Hiking, Outdoors, and Walkable to Town

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Norfolk, CT

Norfolk Historical Museum15 min walk
Infinity Music Hall and Bistro16 min walk
Haystack Mountain State Park3 min drive
Hartford, CT (HFD-Hartford - Brainard)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The Pinecone House is located in Norfolk CT, which is a beautiful outdoor retreat located an easy 2.5 hour drive from NYC & Boston. The town itself is quaint and has a small downtown with a country store, farmer’s market, liquor store, Infinity Music Hall, and a few shops and restaurants, which is about a fifteen minute walk from the house or five minute drive. The town also hosts a Yale summer music residency program, which offers lots of free concerts during the summer (also walkable from the house).

Norfolk also has large swaths of conservation land and offers ample hiking, including a trail head about a five minute walk from the house, along with Haystack Mountain State Park, Campbell Fall State Park, and Dennis Hill State Park, all within a ten minute drive. And lots of farms within a short drive, and other outdoor opportunities including boating.

There are larger groceries, liquor stores, restaurants and pharmacies within a 10-15 minute drive, for example in Winsted, CT. Norfolk is also considered to be located in the foothills of the Berkshires. Great Barrington is about a 25 minute drive, and other Berkshire staples like Tanglewood, Kripalu, and Jacob’s Pillow are all within a 45 minute drive. Hudson and Chatham NY are about an hour away as well.

Property manager

Missy Risser

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fireplace

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

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

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

About the area

Norfolk

This vacation home is located in Norfolk. Land of Nod Vineyard and Winery and Umpachene Falls Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Laurel Lanes and Action Wildlife Foundation.

Norfolk, CT

What's nearby

Norfolk Historical Museum - 15 min walk
Douglas MacArthur Memorial - 15 min walk
Infinity Music Hall and Bistro - 16 min walk
Haystack Mountain State Park - 3 min drive
Lime Rock Park - 27 min drive

Getting around

Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Berkshire Country Store - 15 min walk
Freund's Farm Market - 9 min drive
Colebrook Store - 8 min drive
Land of Nod Winery - 12 min drive
Wood Creek Bar & Grill - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Berkshire Retreat Near Hiking, Outdoors, and Walkable to Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J K.

19 Dec 2023

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

Berkshire Retreat

Great house! Close to town. Looked newly renovated. Perfect for our purpose in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela A., Pittsburgh, PA

22 Oct 2023

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

Great place to stay!

We rented this VRBO for our family as our daughter was getting married in Colebrook and we are all from out of state. The living room was spacious and it fit everyone comfortably. I did buy an air mattress and it came in handy as one of the 4 bedrooms had a bed with side rails that was too small to fit 2 adults. I have to say it was pretty comical as we put my 6' tall brother in the bed and my sister-in-law on the air mattress. There were sufficient housewares and plenty of towels and sheets. The retro kitchen was super cute! All in all, I would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

8 July 2023

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

Amazing House

I'm born and raised in the area but haven't lived there for 25 years. This house is an amazing gem in the area. The house is large, great for babies and kids, and easy location. I will definitely stay here again when visiting family.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg D.

5 July 2023

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

Effortless Comfort

The ease, utility and beauty of this property made it the perfect holiday weekend getaway for our group of four female friends from down state. Though only an hour+ away, we felt 1000 miles from home. We appreciated the home's thoughtful aesthetic and well appointed kitchen and bathrooms. The fact that we each had our own bedroom was key in why we chose this property. The bedrooms felt private and secluded. A real bonus. We hiked, antiqued, and took in a concert at Tanglewood. Just perfect. We're already looking for a fall weekend to re-book, so we can do it all over again - except this time with a fire in the fireplace. Thank you to our hosts for their graceful hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariko T.

4 Feb 2023

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

Perfect house for family gathering

House is lovely and comfortable and just right for a family Thanksgiving - with well-equipped kitchen and large dining table. The nearby area had lots to explore - plus the town had a delightful singalong and tree lighting during our stay. (Forgive the delayed review!)

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022