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4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town.

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View from the dock (house, yard, gazebo)
Picture of main house (original house) with the new addition.
Shaker Mill Pond (private dock). The view is from the deck.
screened gazebo (new 2015)
screened gazebo

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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West Stockbridge, MA
  • Place, Hotchkiss Mobile Studio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles H. Baldwin & Sons
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4 (master bedroom)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town.

This house is close to Everything!! Tanglewood (3 miles), Kripalu (3 miles), theaters, Jacob's Pillow, Lee Outlets, etc.

This house has a NEW and very large MBR on the first floor with adjacent bathroom.. It also has 3 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Sleeps 11. Highlights: Central air, private English garden and gazebo, updated eat-in kitchen, mud room, bar area, and new 1st floor bathroom. House is located on Shaker Mill Pond with dock access. Perfect for a family vacation getaway with lots of space for people to come together or to have their own space. Large sunroom off kitchen has great views of the water. Large multi tiered deck off sunroom is great for relaxing and entertaining. In addition, there is a separate living room with lots of space.

There is a dock on the water for easy access for kayaking and canoeing. Not a swimming pond.

It is the type of house where you walk inside and instantly relax.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This does not mean the house is child proof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry. No exceptions.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
If you can, we are always so grateful if you can start the laundry. It is the most time consuming part of prepping the house for the next guests. But please, any wash you start, pls dry it also!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
I try to keep the rental fee as low as possible. To do that I would appreciate you washing the sheets /towels & remaking the beds. NOT A REQUIREMENT
Pls. tie up all garbage & recycling and put in the garbage shed near front gate. Garbage will then be protected. Garbage is removed by caretaker.
Please do not leave wet towels on furniture nor cups/glasses on furniture. It destroys the wood.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0122323260
Property # 570547vb
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
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

About the area

West Stockbridge

Located in West Stockbridge, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards and Kennedy Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fairfield Brook WMA and Lenox Mountain Reserve. Hotchkiss Mobile Studio and Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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West Stockbridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Hotchkiss Mobile Studio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charles H. Baldwin & Sons - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hoffman's Pottery - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 16 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 20 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Amici - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Six Depot Roastery and Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town.?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town. on 18 May 2026 start from AU$559, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 BR home w/ beautiful gardens on pond in Berkshires. Walking distance to town. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Hotchkiss Mobile Studio and Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques. Charles H. Baldwin & Sons and Hoffman's Pottery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time - we were a family of four, primarily staying as a base for skiing but also with an eye on exploring the Berkshires. The house is well equipped and spacious and we’d definitely come back again!
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerrold K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful outdoor space. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the mornings and evenings. Very well-stocked kitchen. Excellent location — we walked to get coffee each morning and visited the sculpture park. Very pleasant stay overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

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

Great place

Location, property, and host were all great! A nice place to stay in the Berkshires.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views from the back deck are wonderful and we spent hours outside . The master bedroom is very comfortable and the kitchen was terrific. Would return for sure !
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thrilled you loved it and want to come back! The local stores and shops also appreciate your business!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

office a.

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

Excellent Ski Week

The home was a perfect location within walking distance to town. The accommodations were charming and great for a family. The sunroom lounge area was a nice spot for coffee in the morning to admire the view and let kids have a hangout spot after skiing. The kitchen was stocked well to cook for the week and plenty of beds for everyone. Great home away from home for the school vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2025
Thanks for taking such good care of my favorite place! Come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerrold K.

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

We’re Coming Back

We loved the house, the location, and the property. Great place to relax and enjoy the town and the area.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerrold K.

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

Paradise

The home, property and location are just ideal. We are returning.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Thanks for taking such good care of the house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Hiking and history all nearby

Outstanding grounds with multiple outdoor seating areas and activities. Lots of places to enjoy a meal together both inside and outside. Well-stocked kitchen and very comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2021
Come again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deena C.

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

Beautiful stay. Beautiful property

Large comfortable house situated on a lakefront. The view is beautiful, the house clean and spacious. The property manager was very helpful.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Good morning timmy I am thrilled you enjoyed your month-long vacation in my home. Thanks for taking such good care of it! Come back and stay any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Holiday Weekend

Our families had the best weekend staying here! The house layout was perfect for adults and kids! The proximity to West Stockbridge was awesome!!! Loved skiing at Butternut and shopping at the outlets! We hope to visit again in the fall!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Come again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

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

A lovely respite!

The house and grounds are impeccable and comfortable and offer many wonderful spots to relax and gather. Perfectly located within walking distance of the shops and cafes in west Stockbridge. Also a great central location for Lenox and Great Barrington and Stockbridge. This was the perfect spot for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
You were great guests! I hope you come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William E.

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

Great vacation

Really spacious house! Huge master bedroom, sunroom overlooking the pond was great for hanging out, kayaks and canoes for us to explore the pond, and lots of activities within easy driving distance! Chris was a great host and we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2020
Come back again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Comfortable, well-equipped home in West Stockbridge

We enjoyed our stay at the end of August. There’s so much to do in the area—Tanglewood, hiking, canoeing, good restaurants. The kitchen has everything you need, beds are very comfortable. Lots of places to hang out both inside and outside the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
Come back again and enjoy one of my favorite places!! Thanks for taking care of my house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gudrun L.

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

Little slice of heaven

We had a lovely time at Chris’s house, especially enjoyed the close proximity to West Stockbridge and Tanglewood. The restaurant Amici was easily reachable by foot and served delicious foods for vegans, vegetarians and meat/fish lovers. Chris’s house accommodated our family superbly in that everyone was able find a quiet spot either in the house or garden. We had a great time!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
One of the top guests of all time!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Visiting from Colorado

This was a perfect place for a large family to enjoy the east coast and visit with family that we have not seen in years.the house is beautiful, and in the perfect location. Thanks Chris. Hope to be back soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Come any time!!! You were GREAT guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

fantasy landscape

We took full advantage of the beautiful grounds, enjoying s'mores in the fire pit, grilling on the deck, reading in the gazebo, and canoeing on quaint Shaker Mill Pond. When we needed supplies or just wanted to stretch our legs, a quick stroll into town was just the ticket. Chris was amazingly responsive to all our questions and needs. Perfect central location to all Berkshires fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Nice house on the lake

We enjoyed our three days on the lake in this really nice house with an impressive master bedroom and bathroom. Even though the weather was wet and dreary, we took the kayaks out for a spin. Tried our luck fishing too. Nice getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
I am glad you enjoyed your stay! I hope you come back and enjoy the house with better weather!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Martin E.

Everything was perfect.

I hesitate to recommend this property, because if it is available next year, I want it to be available WHEN I WANT IT.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks for the review. I am glad that you enjoyed spending time in the house that I love!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jay M.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed gathering with our adult children in this spacious, clean, idyllic spot in the Berkshire’s. The kitchen was perfect for “in” eating, complete with pots, pans and a grill. We took advantage of the pond by fishing, kayaking, and hiking was a few minute drive away. The grounds provided the perfect backdrop for our family pictures. Wonderful weekend! Wonderful memories! Thank you, Chris!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Sounds like you had a perfect weekend!! Thanks for taking such good care of my house. Next time I am gonna get that 5th star!! Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

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

Wonderfully intimate and yet spacious and comfortable home.

A collection of family and friends - 10 in all - stayed at this terrific home over Presidents’ weekend and all had a superb time. The home couldn’t have been better fashioned for our needs - from a perfectly outfitted kitchen to lounging areas that worked for teens and adults alike. The proximity to four nearby ski resorts and cute towns (such as Lenox and Great Barrington) were huge pluses as well. We would rent this place again - in a heartbeat - perhaps during a different season to take advantage of the lovely setting: steps from a picturesque pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2023
Come back again!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alyss C.

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

Right on the Pond!

The house is clean and comfortable. What makes this property special is its location on Shaker Mill Pond! The view greets you as soon as you walk through the front gate into the yard. Kayaks and canoes are provided and the private dock is right there, making it easy to enjoy the water. The house is a very quick walk into town to visit No Six Depot (coffee shop) the West Stockbridge farmers market, etc. The location is also convenient for getting around to all Berkshires attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2022
I guess every 3 or 4 years you don’t get 5 stars. I try very very hard to always get the highest rating! However, I am thankful for the positive comments about the house. I am glad you and your family had a wonderful visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion R.

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

Family Vacation in the Berkshires

Chris is a great host. He was responsive to any questions we had. There was so much to do in the area that we were out for most of the day. It was great to come back to the peaceful property. We loved sitting out back. We started every morning with a quick walk down to Sixth Depot for coffee. Do not miss Turn Park sculpture garden which is just steps away. High Lawn Farms ice cream was a fan favorite. Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thanks for taking care of my home!! Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amit S.

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

Lovely house, and a great location

The house itself is lovely, and large enough to be comfortable for two families. The location might be even better. Right in West Stockbridge - steps to No 6 Depot, the general store, shaker mill books, the farmers market, and restaurants. 10 minutes to tanglewood, lenox, stockbridge. But, step through the gate, and you find yourself in a private garden on a pond, complete with screened gazebo and canoes and kayaks. We had a really wonderful two weeks, enjoying the house, the pond, and all the nature and culture the berkshires offers.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks for the great review! I absolutely love it there too and contribute to reinvest in the house for everyone to enjoy!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemary P.

2018 Girls week

Beautiful grounds! We were able to enjoy a bonfire and great view. The house must have a interesting history as you can identify the original and additions. The keyless entry was so convenient with the lights coming on automatically. The kitchen was fully equipped if you had desire to cook. We had a very good week visiting the Berkshires for the first time and will probably be back. We arrived late and it was difficult to locate the house in the dark, suggest adding the house number to the fence.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
I am thrilled you enjoyed your stay. Great idea about adding a second house number to the fence.

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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I have been reinvesting all of the profits back into this house for many years. Anyone that has rented year after year have even commented on this.

Any time someone asks me about this house I instantly say that "I love it." It is one of my favorite places. The only reason I rent it is because of work and having older children, I just don't get there like we used to.

Please come and enjoy it as I do!!

Why they chose this property

This house has it all. It is very private but also walking distance to a charming Berkshire town that has restaurants, coffee shops, small grocery store, bank, liquor store, and antiques. The house has lots of sleeping space and entertaining space. There is a very large kitchen for entertaining and multiple areas outside to relax, play, or entertain.

New (large) master bedroom on the 1st floor.

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