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Steps to Lake Buel, close to Great Barrington & Stockbridge

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dining area with two seating areas, TV room on left, door leads to back deck
Community dock
Dining
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Buel

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Monterey, MA
  • Place, Lake Buel
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ski Butternut
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

TV Room / 4th Bedroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Great Barrington

Located in Great Barrington, this cabin is in a rural area. Ski Butternut and Les Trois Emme Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dry Hill and Three Mile Pond Wildlife Management Area. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and Ashintully Gardens are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Map
Monterey, MA

What's nearby

  • Lake Buel - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ski Butternut - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 23 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 34 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - 56 min drive - 75.4 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guido’s Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café Holli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marketplace Kitchen Table - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Lake Buel, close to Great Barrington & Stockbridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps to Lake Buel, close to Great Barrington & Stockbridge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Lake Buel, close to Great Barrington & Stockbridge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Lake Buel, close to Great Barrington & Stockbridge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Lake Buel, close to Great Barrington & Stockbridge located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Lake Buel and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dry Hill and Ski Butternut. Les Trois Emme Winery is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent 16 wonderful days at the well stocked Little Cottage which seemed quite spacious, very comfortable and overall definitely homey. We would definitely sign up for another vacation there if our schedules work.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in the woods. Roomy and welcoming. Easy walk to lake for swimming and close to Great Barrington, grocery stores etc - also close to many attractions and hikes.Only problem is guest bedrooms are downstairs and bathrooms upstairs; also there may be squirrels in the walls downstairs. Some of my guests were put off by this, so they slept upstairs on a very comfy and private futon. The owner is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Splendid!

Steve's cottage is clean, spacious, and ideally located. And Steve himself is a most gracious host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

My husband and I stayed for a week and enjoyed all of it. The house is well equipped and comfortable. We particularly liked using the canoe on the beautiful lake. While the lake bottom is a bit mushy and reedy, the water was still warm enough in September to float on a raft and it gets less reedy if you swim out a bit. The beach area is wonderful and so nice to be that close to the lake. Our host was communicative and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakefront Community

While the property was very comfortable for the 2 of us, there were amenities available for larger groups in terms of space and lakefront "toys" Larger families/groups would be comfortably accommodated in the multiple bedrooms, sitting and dining areas, i.e. indoor seating for 14
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Cottage

The home was spacious, beautiful and had anything you needed. The lake was right there, and it was quiet and peaceful. Close to shopping, restaurants hiking and sights. Incredible and gracious host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lakeside location, comfortable house with a very well equipped kitchen.

We’ll definitely be back
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Want to really get away from it all?

Little Cottage is perfect for that escape. It’s clean, cozy and the surroundings are beautiful. A short walk to a lovely pond with a beach, dock and access to canoes and kayaks. However be prepared for the lack of wifi/internet or central air. It made for a few warm nights. A spiral staircase is the access to the basement, where 2 bedrooms are found. You can also access it from outside, though not easily. But for a true getaway, it’s perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family space

Well laid out three bedroom home with outstanding common areas for games, dining, etc. Lots of wood, stone and glass. Short downhill trek to beach and new dock/float. Shared clay tennis court and b-ball hoop. Five minute drive to local Appalachian Trail and ten minutes to Great Barrington and it’s great offerings.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even better than expected!

This property is extremely nicely renovated, clean, and well stocked. Expect your pick of a variety of comfy chairs! The ceiling fan in the center of the house does a great job of cooling the whole area. The kitchen is well stocked with working gadgets and tools for people who enjoy cooking. We enjoyed the fireplace on a couple of cool June evenings, and also took advantage of the dock for sunning and a few quick dips. The owner was friendly, took time to talk with us and answer questions before our stay, and responded in a timely and helpful way to communication thereafter. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage

Excellent stay - lovely cottage and wonderful lake deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable and relaxing

The access to the lake was a little confusing at first, but it was a lovely spot. Property was clean and everything was as described. There is no internet and Verizon has ZERO service in the lake valley, but for$60 you can get a T-Mobile SIM card that gives you some minimal service with a phone hot-spot. That was the only drawback. Not really enough for streaming video. ATT may be better, not sure. House was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Camp at Lake House

With summer camp cancelled for our grandchildren we decided to make our own. This rental gave us all the break and activities that we where looking for. Our daughters and grand children loved the lake and the paddle boards that we used. I loved the well equipped kitchen and Weber grill that made feeding our group easy and fun. Small drawbacks are that both bathrooms are on the main floor, those staying in the two bedrooms down below need to walk upstairs for access. Verizon has no service here and there is no internet. The comfort and pluses of this location, the beautiful knotty pine interior far out weigh the minuses. I will most definitely be contacting the owner for repeated rentals in the years to come.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great recreation

Little Cottage was clean and ready for guests upon arrival. It is very well equipped for recreation - paddle boards, a kayak and canoes on the beach, which is just 100 yards down a lane to Lake Buel. Steve was friendly and informative host as well. We hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thank You Steve For A Memorable Summer Vacation Our Family Will Cherish Forever!

First let me say this review was long overdue. As many of you especially those with kids can attest life just gets in the way sometimes. That being said last summer my wife and I along with my brother and his wife decided that we would try and find a lake house for our family summer vacation. This was our first time with the whole lake house vacation idea, and well let me put it simply. IT WAS AWESOME! Steve's lake cottage was everything we could have wanted and more. It is beautifully renovated while still holding on to its rustic cottage charm. The cottage slept everyone comfortably and the kitchen was quaint with all the cooking staples in case you forgot the SUGAR! for your coffee haha! There is a tennis court just outside the front door and a basketball hoop for those family sports rivalries. There is a summer camp nearby that is a blast from the past with its cheerful councilors and marching chants. The cottage is only a short walk down a pebbled dirt road to a private sandy be it small beach area which our young kids aged 2,3,4,and 6 loved! The dock was great for fishing with the kids and the lake refreshing and clean for those summertime dips. Most days we had the beach all to ourselves but on the few days that we did see some of the locals we found that they were incredibly friendly. My brother and I also brought our 22 ft boat which was the inspiration for the lake house idea. It was a bit of a challenge getting the boat in and out of the driveway but with a larger boat that is to be expected. It would have been nice to be able to keep the boat docked in the water but the ramp was literally just one road over from the cottage. Lake Buel is just big enough to enjoy tubing and exploring in search of those good fishing spots while occasionally stopping to jump in with the kids. I guess I would be remised if I didn't mention our one hiccup. Aside from not being able to dock the boat during our stay the local well that services the homes in the area filled with silt causing the water in the cottage to run dirty. It unfortunately meant we were unable to use the washing machine and had to use jugs of store bought water for everyday water use. However let me say that even the locals said it hasn't happed in 30 years! just bad luck. In fact Steve was incredibly accommodating. He always answered or returned my calls and worked tirelessly to resolve any issues. This event while inconvenient showed how caring and professional he is. Thank You Steve
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! My brothers and I are very happy you had a wonderful time, especially with the really bad luck with the well. Thankfully all repairs were completed by last Fall and everything is back to normal. We hope you and your family will come back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Family Vacation!! Would definitely book again!

This charming lake house is tastefully and thoughtfully decorated. Absolutely perfect and functional for a family vacation! We really enjoyed having the master bedroom upstairs and the kids rooms downstairs. There are many different sitting areas including a comfortable TV room and outdoor porch. The lake and dock were beautiful and a great setting for quality family time. We can't say enough...5 stars and definitely a place we would consider staying at again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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