Perfect Lakeside Getaway for Families – We'll Be Back!We stayed in Monterey with two families: my wife, our 4-year-old, and me, plus my cousin, her husband, and their two little ones (almost 2 and 7 months). The house handled all of us with ease, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms so everyone had their own space.The setting on Garfield Lake is the real highlight. The house sits up on the hill, so the back deck feels like you're out in the trees, and it was our favorite spot for morning coffee. Down the steps you'll find the water and a private dock. We had excellent fishing right off the dock and took the canoe out for even more.The kitchen is perfect for cooking family meals, which made staying in easy and relaxing.The location is great too. Downtown Great Barrington is only 15–20 minutes away for shopping and good food, and there are plenty of farms nearby. We visited three, and the kids loved every one of them. We settled into a great routine: mornings relaxing on the lake, a farm visit, then back to the house for the afternoon to hang out or get back out on the water.All in all, a fantastic experience. We're already planning to come back next year!