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“Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway

“Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway

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Picture yourself, lakefront, on your dock on lovely 150 acre private lake.
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Welcome to your lakefront home.

Overview of “Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Sheffield, MA
  • Popular LocationMahaiwe Performing Arts Center13 min drive
  • Popular LocationHousatonic River Walk13 min drive
  • Popular LocationSki Butternut19 min drive
  • AirportAlbany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Den with tv, pullout couch

1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

“Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway

One of the very few waterfront homes available for rent. What other houses offer you 150 feet private lakefront where you can awake to birdsongThe absolute best house in the best little town for the full Berkshire experience. If you want your own totally private oasis, and a whole house to yourself, leaving crowds and hassle behind, come up to this lovely, quiet, lakefront Berkshire house with a Zen-like feel, just a mile from the center of Sheffield. Just sit and listen to the silence.

Immaculately behaved, non-shedding, totally house trained small dogs welcome.
Ask about special rates for longer stays.

Perfect location for all Berkshire activities, including Tanglewood and Jacob’s Pillow, plus Shakespeare and Company, Norman Rockwell, The Mount, Berkshire Botanical Gardens.

Light-filled, year-round lakefront house (150 feet on private lake with own dock). with fireplace and fire pit, all decorated in mid-century retro style and immaculately clean. Think 'Walden,' think 'On Golden Pond.' Two bedrooms with A/C—one queen-sized bed, two twins, two full baths, living room with fireplace, dining area, kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, den with pull-out couch.
Water softener, plus screened in porch, full laundry room, two car garage, fire pit, comfortable outdoor seating for five plus two—and all on the most blissful private 150 acre lake with wonderful fishing--bass and pike--and just a mile off Route 7, Sheffield, handy to everything and spotlessly clean. Cleaned, bleached and treated with UVC wand sanitizer. Self checkin and checkout.
Lake is natural, pure and lovely to look at (but not good for swimming due to natural vegetation). Canoeing, fishing and kayaking are great. Your own dock and 150 feet on the lake. Kayaks and canoe. Ping pong table! Electric bikes available to rent. Dog walkers available!!

You can work from home here. WiFi, 5G, good cell reception, slightly rare in the Berkshires., Smart cable tv. Spectrum service. This is a slice of heaven! Everything you need for that perfect Berkshire getaway—we can give lots of tips for top-notch local restaurants and things to do. Local owners readily available to answer questions and make recommendations.
Great local hiking on closeby Appalachian trail, great biking (we have 4 good bikes), wildlife observation (meet our otter and nesting bald Eagle), riveting local history (Shays Rebellion, Mum Bett), local swimming recommendations.

Very convenient for Berkshire School and Hotchkiss parents.
Also convenient for nearby Litchfield County, Conn, including Music Mountain events, plus Lime Rock Park racing.
Further west, Hudson, NY, is fun to explore, along with houses like Olana, built by Frederic Church of the Hudson River School.
You will never run out of things to do here—or nothing at all—whatever you want.
Bliss!!!!

Property manager

Dr. Gillian Hettinger

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Owners have no liability.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Totally house-trained, small, non-shedding and of

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please don’t bring barbecue onto screened porch. Please don’t rearrange furniture or pictures!!

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0126212670

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sheffield

Located in Sheffield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ashley House and Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jug End State Reservatio and Taconic State Park. Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room and Berkshire Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Magnolia Bluffs Casino - 9 min drive
  • Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 13 min drive
  • Housatonic River Walk - 13 min drive
  • Catamount Ski Area - 16 min drive
  • Ski Butternut - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 12 min drive
  • Great Barrington Bagel Company - 11 min drive
  • SoCo Creamery - 13 min drive
  • Bogies Restaurant & Pub - 10 min drive
  • The Bistro Box - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Thom Reed UFO Monument Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Housatonic River. Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Jug End State Reservatio are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful!
Great stay! The fish were biting and the foliage was beautiful. Watched the kingfishers and the eagle. Neat as a pin home with everything I needed. Thanks Dr. Gillian!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to visit!
We loved it! the house was perfect, neat and clean and great windows to look out on the lake. The property manager was super easy to work with and gave us some great recommendations. If i'm ever back in this area, this is where I will stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a beautiful waterfront setting!
This was a lovely and spacious home in a beautiful waterfront setting! A perfect place for our family trip to nearby bucolic Norfolk CT wear my grandparents once lived and my mom grew up (hiking Haystack Mountain and Campbell Falls is highly recommended). And this house is close to Great Barrington (excellent Thai restaurant in GB) and everything GB and the Berkshires have to offer. We also enjoyed the Frog restaurant just a few minutes from the house in Sheffield (excellent food!). And the house was a comfortable place to land after our day trips. House has everything you need. The setting on the lake is just beautiful. And one of us had the marvelous experience kayaking on the lake one morning and a hot air balloon descended over the lake and seemed to almost touch down in the water before ascending again, just stunning! (We looked online and apparently there is a nearby hot air balloon business, very cool). Sunrises over the pond we’re stunning, and sitting for breakfast with the view of the lake was perfect. Check-in and out was easy, and owner was very communicative. We loved this place and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Ferne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
elterwater
we enjoyed our stay but the bugs outside the property were very disturbing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy home on the Pond
This home has plenty of space for relaxation as well as being well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dr. Gillian Hettinger

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English professor and husband fell in love with this idyllic house, not least because of the lake, which is amazing. Perfect in all seasons, and something to do all year long. We love the wildlife and drifting gently in the canoe across the private lake--wonderful winter views across private lake, great fishing in the summertime. The land across the road and across the lake is all preserved so your views are spectacular. Great local restaurants and, of course, everything the Berkshires has to offer. You'll be delighted with this rare find and come back again and again. You'll come for the culture--the music, theater, dance--and you'll stay for tranquil hours reading a favorite book on the porch, or beginning to write your novel.

Why they chose this property

This year-round lovely property has everything you want for the perfect vacation getaway--romantic weekend, hiking the Appalachian Trail, skiing, girls'/guys' retreat. Feel the weight of the world fall off your shoulders when you enter and look out at the lake, just beyond the slope to water's edge. Cozy wood-burning fireplace with wood supplied. Firepit out by the lake. Peaceful, yet not remote and on a sought-after, very private lake with views -- about a mile off Route 7 in Sheffield and just five miles south of Great Barrington. The house is immaculately clean-- there's also the charm of hearing the screen door slam on the porch which evokes memories of summers past.

What makes this property unique

200 feet directly on the 150-acre private lake with your own private dock, kayak and canoe and protected shoreline across the lake. Surrounded by Land Trust protected property. Enjoy the cozy wood burning fireplace in addition to individually controlled heat in every room. You will never want to leave. Water is pure, tested, and good to drink. All linens and paper products provided--just walk in, relax, and enjoy this magical house--don't you deserve it?
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