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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2 65.0 sq m
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Explore the area

Sheffield, MA
- Magnolia Bluffs Casino2 min drive
- Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center14 min drive
- Ski Butternut21 min drive
- Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Shower Room
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Open for ski season or full time rental. Book 2024 Summer Season now for less.
Water Farm Nest is aptly named, nestled behind a grove of Pines and overlooking one of our small fields. From the west window, you can see the sun set behind the distant mountain range. When you approach the front entry, the seating area and charcoal grill might tempt you to sit a spell. Once you enter, you will find a hip and cozy open plan living room and kitchen with loads of light and fresh air (yes, there is also air conditioning). The bedroom has a queen bed and plenty of good storage. The shower room also has good storage. Also included is a small stacked washer/dryer. Sheffield lies between Great Barrington and the Connecticut/New York border. It boasts 3 restaurants, 2 delis, a bakery, a package store, a Dollar General store and several antique stores. Sheffield’s landmark, Dewey Hall boasts concerts, art shows, dance nights, game nights, and other one-of-a-kind events. Abounding throughout the area are Hiking/biking trails, swimming holes and several rivers to fish or canoe. The two ski slopes are equidistant, approximately a 16 minute drive. In the summer, the slopes offer more hiking and a Zipline park for the adventurous. The two grocery stores, Guidos and the Big Y, are only 8 minutes away. Great Barrington is 2 minutes further with all its quaint shops and restaurants and cinema. Its famous Farmer’s Market is every Saturday morning in the summer months. Up the road a little further are Stockbridge, Lee, Lenox, Tanglewood and the Berkshire Theatre and Dance Festivals.Or just stay home at Water Farm Nest. Read, stream a film, relax and watch the bunnies and chipmunks race. At night, gaze at the movement of Scorpio in the sky. The moon will keep you guessing where its next rise may be. There is a 3 day minimum. No daily rentals are possible. Full high season booking for at least 3 months has a better discount. Contact us for more information.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0426012670
About the area
Sheffield
Located in Sheffield, this holiday home is in a rural area. Les Trois Emme Winery and Umpachene Falls Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room and Ashintully Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sheffield, MA
What's nearby
- Magnolia Bluffs Casino - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
- Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
- Catamount Ski Area - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
- Lake Buel - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
- Ski Butternut - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dunkin' - 11 min drive
- Mom's Country Cafe - 10 min drive
- Industry Kitchen & Bar - 11 min drive
- ILSE Coffee - 11 min drive
- The Southfield Store - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Julie Osburn

After fourteen years in the UK, we recently returned home to the States. We chose to settle in the Berkshires to be near friends and family; for the plethora of music, theatre, dance and art; and engaging with performers, musicians, writers and artists who abound here. We are both writers, but have enjoyed many careers throughout the years. I was a professional actress and Alex was and still is a man with many hats, such as Hollywood producer and film writer manager. We both obtained PHD’s in the UK (mine in creative-critical writing and Alex’s in cross-disciplined film studies and business), so now we can both include ‘Academic’ to our resumes. I also love to cook and Alex loves to eat what I cook. Throughout the years we have enjoyed fixing sad and lonely houses, such Paradox Cottage and The Nest. We trust our guests will reap the benefits of our hard work.
Why they chose this property
Water Farm Nest is aptly named, nestled behind a grove of Pines and overlooking one of our small fields. From the west window, you can see the sun set behind the distant mountain range. When you approach the front entry, the seating area and grill might tempt you to sit a spell. Once you enter, you will find a hip and cozy open plan living room and kitchen with loads of light and fresh air (yes, there is also air conditioning). The bedroom has a queen bed and plenty of good storage. The shower room also has good storage. Sheffield lies between Great Barrington and the Connecticut/New York border. It is the oldest town in the Berkshires with 2 restaurants, 2 delis, a bakery, Roberto’s Pizza, a package store, a Dollar General store and several antique stores. Sheffield’s landmark, Dewey Hall boasts concerts, art shows, dance nights, game nights, and other one-of-a-kind events. Sheffield also hosts its own Farmer's Market every Friday afternoon. Abounding throughout the area are Hiking/biking trails, swimming holes and several rivers to fish or canoe. The two ski slopes are equidistant, approximately a 15 minute drive. In the summer, the slopes offer even more hiking and a Zipline park for the adventurous. The two grocery stores, Guidos and the Big Y, are only 8 minutes away. Great Barrington is 2 minutes further with all its quaint shops and restaurants and cinema. Its famous Farmer’s Market is every Saturday morning in the summer months. Up the road a little further are Stockbridge, Lee, Lenox, Tanglewood and the Berkshire Theatre and Dance Festivals.
What makes this property unique
Tranquility. Privacy (no attached dwellings besides the garage below, which is seldom – and quietly – accessed by us). Near to all. Wifi (which also has bluetooth speaker). Smart tv (while the Roku tv provides many free channels, please bring your own usernames/passwords for streaming apps such as Netflix, Apple TV, Prime Video, etc.). Fully-equipped kitchen. Large variety of herbs and spices to start you out. We can also provide you with fresh food (for a fee and cost of groceries). Just give us the list and it’ll be there waiting for you before you arrive.
Languages:
English, French, German
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