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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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North Adams, MA
  • Place, Windsor Lake Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Campers Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0060272090
Property # 3811779
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
Note from host: A maximum of 8 people at any time.
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

About the area

North Adams

Located in North Adams, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Mohawk Theater and MCLA Gallery 51 are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include North Adams Public Library and Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum and Hopkins Observatory are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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North Adams, MA

What's nearby

  • Windsor Lake Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kemp Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Campers Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Adams Public Library - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Craft Food Barn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Berkshire's Best~On the Water~Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking, Relaxing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in the mountains, this North Adams holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 15-minute walk of Windsor Lake Park, Kemp Park and Campers Beach. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and Eugene L. Freel Library are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Terri

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We purchased Windsor Cottage in September 2013 from the couple who built it 35 years prior. It was a well loved family retreat, but had not been updated since it was built. Despite the decor, we recognized it as a very special place. We spent 9 months bringing it into the 21st Century, while striving to make it inviting and comfortable. For fun and comparison, we have displayed pictures of each room prior to the renovation throughout the home. It has become a place that we enjoy with friends and family to celebrate life and relax. We have decided to share the home with others so that they can experience the unique beauty and tranquility of Windsor Cottage as well.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I grew up in the Berkshires and we both have fond memories of time spent at Windsor Lake. When the rare chance to purchase one of the few lakeside properties came up we jumped at it. North Adams is the smallest city in Massachusetts, but there are hundreds of cultural and natural attractions in the area and Vermont is only about a 15 minute drive North. No matter what you want to do, golf, ski, shop, tube, fish, take in a play, visit a museum or take a scenic drive, you can do it from here. If you want to visit a big city we are only 2.5 hours from Boston or 3 hours from New York City. Our location truly encompasses the best of both worlds!

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this property immediately when we walked in the door. There is something special about the place. My favorite pastime is to sit and watch the water and see how it changes from day to day and moment to moment throughout the year and to take advantage of the many hiking trails that can be accessed from the property. The house has been designed for relaxation and enjoyment and we continue to make yearly updates and improvements.

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