Skip to main content
Entire home

Pine View Cottage, Berkshires Getaway Lake Buel w/ lake rights. Pet friendly!

Photo gallery for Pine View Cottage, Berkshires Getaway Lake Buel w/ lake rights. Pet friendly!

Aerial view
Exterior
Dining
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View map
New Marlborough, MA
  • Place, Lake Buel
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Les Trois Emme Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Hill
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pine View Cottage, Berkshires Getaway Lake Buel w/ lake rights. Pet friendly!

Recently renovated home in the exclusive Lake Buel community very close to the Appalachian Trail, Butternut Ski Area, Downtown Great Barrington, Tanglewood, Kripalu, The Norman Rockwell museum and so many more Berkshires attractions. Our rural retreat is well equipped with modern comforts including a well-stocked kitchen, radiant heat floors in the basement, WiFi, central heat & A/C and smart tvs. Enjoy our lake rights at the community dock a short walk away: swimming, kayaking & fishing await you!
The space
You'll love our comfortable home as it has plenty of space to spread out with cozy bedrooms with comfortable beds (upstairs bedrooms have Queen beds, downstairs has a King bed). 2/3 bedrooms have a smart t.v.s with remote control, sufficient lighting and nearby bathrooms. Both upstairs bedrooms have ceiling fans. There are two separate interior areas to sit and relax. There is a dedicated dining space off of the kitchen with additional bar seating, and numerous outdoor seating areas including a spacious deck with table and chairs. Our kitchen appliances include a full sized refrigerator, electric oven, dish washer and two coffee makers (one traditional drip in the kitchen and one Keurig in the basement bedroom). Our fireplace is equipped with a heat propelling propane insert and will operate at the flip of a switch!
Guest access
You'll have access to the entire home except for the utility room. The shed in our yard is yours to use to store bikes/gear or additional items you bring with you during your stay. We have a propane BBQ for your use on the front porch as well as plenty of outdoor seating.
Other things to note
Enjoy Lake Buel living in this peaceful enclave where your hardest choice each day might be to kayak or hike the nearby Appalachian Trail. For recommendations on what to do, where to eat, etc please be sure to view our personalized Pine View Cottage Guide which will be sent to you when you book!

We are a rural destination which will require some planning before you arrive. It's a good idea to make a stop at the grocery store for essentials before you arrive (the nearest one is Price Chopper at 300 Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington).

Our water is well, so it's great for drinking straight out of the tap!

Unfortunately there are no food delivery services in our area at this time.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior
Beautiful Period Home in the Berkshires
Egremont
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
Beautiful Period Home in the Berkshires

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets may not be left in home alone and are not allowed on any furniture, no exceptions.
All appliances and systems (heat/a/c, fireplace, radiant heat, etc) must be turned off before leaving home.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0430752030
Property # 3433318vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Great Barrington

Located in Great Barrington, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and Bidwell House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Les Trois Emme Winery and Ski Butternut. Travelling with kids? Consider Ashintully Gardens and Lenox Arts Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
View more Cottages in Great BarringtonOpens in a new window
Map
New Marlborough, MA

What's nearby

  • Lake Buel - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Les Trois Emme Winery - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dry Hill - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ski Butternut - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Questing - 10 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Marketplace Kitchen Table - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café Rena - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn On The Green - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine View Cottage, Berkshires Getaway Lake Buel w/ lake rights. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Pine View Cottage, Berkshires Getaway Lake Buel w/ lake rights. Pet friendly! ?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pine View Cottage, Berkshires Getaway Lake Buel w/ lake rights. Pet friendly! on 19 Aug 2026 start from AU$413, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pine View Cottage, Berkshires Getaway Lake Buel w/ lake rights. Pet friendly! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pine View Cottage, Berkshires Getaway Lake Buel w/ lake rights. Pet friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pine View Cottage, Berkshires Getaway Lake Buel w/ lake rights. Pet friendly! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pine View Cottage, Berkshires Getaway Lake Buel w/ lake rights. Pet friendly! located?

This family-friendly Great Barrington cottage is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Buel and Les Trois Emme Winery. Dry Hill is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice area. Beautiful cottage and neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute house with a gas fireplace less than 10 mins to Ski Butternut. Great for a quick skiing/snowboarding stay. I'm sure it would also be lovely in the summer months with the lake access. Host was quick to reply and helpful in getting us set up after a previous host cancelled on us last minute. The home is much closer to other homes than it appears to be in photos but the neighbors were all friendly. If you are booking with pets be sure to thoroughly read description and ask additional questions of host before pulling the trigger as we found some rules unorthodox but otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback and for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was so cozy! So close to Great Barrington too. Loved being in the woods and hearing the trees. The place was clean and the owner answered questions quickly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melvin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fall destination with beautiful scenery and serene lake a short walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
Thank you for the great review! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was well stocked and cared for. We loved relaxing in front of the fireplace and walking through the wooded neighborhood. Close enough to Great Barrington to make visit it not a chore and far enough to get away from everything! We will be coming back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2026
Thank you Amy! Love the cosy fireplace pic!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setup and location! Clean and comfortable. The host was very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Thanks for staying with us, Carrie! You were an excellent guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smooth check-in and wonderful house in quiet location. The only thing I would add is some more draws in the bedrooms. Highly recommend for a nice getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Relaxing in the Berkshire.

Lovely cottage. Great for 2 couples. Lots of privacy for each but comfy gathering spots for dining and relaxing. Host was very responsive to questions. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderfully cozy stay at Pine View! Perfect spot to relax and play board games with friends for the long weekend. The house was very clean and the kitchen reasonably well-equipped to prepare the few meals that we didn't venture out for. Ayren was quick to respond whenever we reached out with a question. We enjoyed our time at Pine View Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
Thank you for staying with us!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sunita E.

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

Weekend getaway

A short getaway with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Cute stay in the Berkshires!

House was adorable! Very clean and updated, perfect size for a family. Great location in the heart of the Berkshires.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2024
Thank you for visiting, Laura. You're welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Summer in the Berkshires

Lovely, clean, quiet and well located just a short foot path from Lake Buell for delightful kayaking. Very responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thank you Deborah, we hope to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

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

Great stay

Stayed with family for a wedding nearby and had a great experience. Nice house, clean and comfortable and as advertised. Very comfortable bed. Remote location so it’s quiet and peaceful, and short walk to lake. Host was very helpful and quick to respond. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, we loved having you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Cool spot

Really nice despite the rain
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Long Weekend

The cottage was adorable and spotless. Minutes to Great Barrington and Butternut and close to other Berkshire ski resorts. My family of 5 was so cozy and had plenty of space. The basement bedroom does get cold, especially the floor so bring your slippers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2025
Alison - thank you so much for staying with us! I'm so sorry your feet were chilly! I wish I had known bc I would have told you we have radiant heat in the basement floors that you can control from the panel in the bedroom (also disclosed in our house guide).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Great Getaway!

We had a lovely two weeks at the Pfeifer cottage. Everything was as promised. The location was quiet, but easy access to Great Barrington and Tanglewood. Two of our grandkids visited and they were in love with the spiral staircase! We way come back again someday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us, Robert! We looking forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Wedding weekend

We enjoyed the property a lot. It is in a beautiful setting and we enjoyed walks through the neighborhood. Directions were excellent. Did not realize the winding staircase was the only one. A few things that were not in plain sight were a bathmat, instructions for the HVAC and TV. There is limited space for clothes (no closet in one of the bedrooms) but we managed. Overall, a lovely home with a warm, cozy vibe. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Lovely cottage, excellent stay

This is a lovely cottage, nicely decorated, great comfy furniture, nice deck, nice enclosed porch, well appointed kitchen, everything we needed, kitchen table for gathering, living room is super cozy with a beautiful gas fireplace that is easy to operate. 2 queen beds on first floor and king bed on lower floor were all super comfy (and I’m picky) and the linens were really nice and comfy, rarely do I ever say I had a good night’s sleep at a rental but this was one of those times for sure! King primary suite on lower floor was a nice surprise, very well appointed. Excellent host. Easy code access. Will be back in the future for sure. Highly recommended! Thanks Ayren!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2025
Steven, thank you so much for your excellent review! We look forward to having you back soon!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Megan S.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cottage was fine, hosts not great

The cottage was fine- it's about as good as you'll find in this area. Rating down on cleanliness since there were ants in the house when we arrived and pet hair on the furniture. The location is nice, close to lake. However, communication with the hosts was not great. 1) Check in was at 4 PM. We arrived at 4:30 PM, and the code they gave us to the house didn't work. I called the host and there was no answer. They did call us back and gave us a different code to get into the house. 2) We admittedly only listed 2 adults on the reservation and forgot to add our 2 kids to the reservation. However, we let the host know early in our stay that we had our kids with us, and they didn't raise any issues at that time. The listing allows up to 6 people (we only had 4), and kids are allowed, so we didn't think it was a problem. However at the end of the stay, they sent us a bill for 3x (yes, three times!) the original cleaning fee that we had already paid when we booked the cottage, saying that it was because we didn't add our kids to the reservation. The cleaning fee doesn't appear to change based on the number of people you have on the reservation, so I'm unclear on this reasoning. They also complained that we hadn't stripped sheets off the 2 beds we used, or started a load of laundry before we left. These instructions were on page 5 of an attachment in an email they had sent us nearly 1 month prior. We hadn't received any reminders and there was no printed copy at the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
We strive to keep excellent cleanliness standards and communication with all guests which is reflected in previous guest feedback. Whenever an issue arises we address it immediately but unfortunately the ants and pet hair were never disclosed. Guests always receive two access codes when checking in. If ever a guest has an issue opening the front door, they may walk around the back of the house and enter through the basement bedroom with the second code. Omitting the presence of any guests on the reservation is cause for major concern for any host. As explained, the purpose for the charge of $150 (as yet still unpaid) was for not disclosing the guest number and bc the condition our home was left in (chocolate syrup & handprints on the wall, dirty dishes in the sink, etc). The cleaning fee increases depending on the guest count. Our check out procedures are standard protocol only and clearly noted in the guide book which accompanies the access codes in the same email.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to Butternut. The house had everything we needed for a three night stay, and I received a quick response from the owner when I had a question. We would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

cozy, convenient

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2025
Jennifer and her group were wonderful guests! They are welcome back any time!

About the host

Hosted by Ayren Pfeifer

Host profile image

Languages:

English, French, German

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback