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Best of the Berkshires with Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking & On the Water!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8190.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
North Adams, MA
- Place, Windsor Lake Park1 min drive
- Place, Natural Bridge State Park4 min drive
- Place, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art4 min drive
- Airport, Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)52 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 3 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
Best of the Berkshires with Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking & On the Water!
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
A maximum of 8 people at any time.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house, on the deck or porches.
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
Note from host: A maximum of 8 people at any time.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 C0060272090
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
North Adams, MA
What's nearby
- Campers Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Windsor Lake Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
- North Adams Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Natural Bridge State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cumberland Farms - 3 min drive
- Cumberland Farms - 19 min walk
- Dunkin' - 4 min drive
- Burger King - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Terri
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.
Languages:
English
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