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Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat!

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House facing lake
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Becket, MA
  • Pyramid Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Jacob's Pillow
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Iroquis Waterfront
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

First. Floor Bath room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Full Bath room

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat!

Enjoy everything the Berkshires has to offer from this beautiful, secluded, nicely renovated waterfront house set on two acres of forested land. Perfect for families or couples.

Swim, fish, or boat from the backyard. (Canoe, Kayak and lifejackets provided.) Explore the stream that runs through the property. Picnic down by the water, or lounge on the deck. Make a fire in the fire pit and eat s'mores. Or just sit down by the crystal clear lake and listen to the sounds of nature while feeling the warm sun on your face.

Very private--just one near neighbor. And if you want more activity, head to cultural activities such as Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Shakespeare & Company; Mass MOCA, the Berkshire Museum, and Norman Rockwell Museum; historic homes such as those of Edith Wharton and Herman Melville; outdoor activities such as kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, bicycling and hiking; and antiques and outlet shopping. 2 bedrooms, study with comfortable sleeper couch, 2 full baths, full kitchen!

Owner History: This property is owned by experienced vacation rental owners with other rental properties on VRBO on Martha's Vineyard (#105302), with consistent five star reviews. Reserve with confidence. The property has been owned by the same owners since 2010.

Property manager

Larry Hardoon

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved adult dogs are considered. $75 fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0222430220

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Becket

Located in Sherwood Forest, a neighbourhood in Becket, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Jacob's Pillow and Chester Town Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ashintully Gardens and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Becket, MA

What's nearby

  • Pyramid Lake - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Jacob's Pillow - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Iroquis Waterfront - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lee Premium Outlets - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 31 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Station - 31 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knox Trail Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Papa Bobs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa’s Food and Fuel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Chester Common Table - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grouse House - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene, Private Waterfront House --Perfect Summer Retreat! located?

Located in Sherwood Forest, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Pyramid Lake and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Iroquis Waterfront. Becket Quarry and Becket Land Trust Historic Quarry are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Fishing trip

Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A., New York USA

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

Had a great time

The house is certainly comfortable but the bug selling points for us were the beautiful decks, the lawns, the lake and the dock. They made the stay just fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter S.

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

Perfect hideaway in Becket

Clearly the owner of this property takes pride in his property. The place was immaculate, the small lake was beautiful, with plenty of fun to be had kayaking and fishing. We have been to the Berkshires many times, but not to Becket - which is as peaceful as could be but still close to all the area has to offer. This property has everything you could want for a peaceful weekend away - everything as advertised and more. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Lovely place to get away

We enjoyed our trip! Nice common area for everyone to hang out, fully stocked kitchen, comfy bedrooms, 2 full baths, a cozy wood-burning stove, nice deck with grill, and gorgeous lake / river views on property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Beautiful lake and retreat

Our family of 2 kids and 2 adults spent a wonderful fall weekend at this clean, well furnished, spacious home on the lake. The kids and grown ups enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding on the perfectly sized lake right off the backyard. We hiked at the local quarry and at night roasted marshmallows in the backyard fire pit under a starry sky. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking for peace, quiet and nature with waaaaay better accommodations than a tent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis and Judy Z.

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

Remote

A bit of a challenge to locate, very remote, dirt and winding roads, pitch black at night so not conducive to being away from property, basic but functional decor, very clean and comfortable sleeping quarters, best to bring all your own major food items; definitely a location for those younger and physically able. Truly beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena N.

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

Perfect house

This is a perfect house, great location, clean, has everything you need and nothing you don't. We stayed in winter, but I imagine it is a real retreat in summer when you can make a full use of the lake. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

wonderful summer retreat

The house and neighborhood was a perfect peaceful summer retreat from city life. It was a lovely week by the lake with my wife, son, and dog. The house was charming and clean. The natural environment on and surrounding the property is perfect. I loved falling asleep listening to the sounds of the brook. Enjoyed both swimming and fishing in the lake. The check in and check out process was easy. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul S.

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

Review

Excellent two weeks
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

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

Unplugged

Beautiful setting. Quiet. Peaceful. Everything you need to unplug and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

Before School Getaway!!

This place! Quiet little lake in the middle of nowhere and it was great!! Fully equipped with everything you need to get away. We fully enjoyed taking multiple trips out on the lake with the kayaks and Canoe, Fishing off the private dock and roasting s’mores over the well built fire pit right by the water with comfortable chairs to sit and relax. We also enjoyed sitting on the deck looking over the water and watching for passing wild life! A brook running along side of the property makes for a mini adventure looking for frogs and beavers living close by. My Family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in Becket!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn C.

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

Quiet retreat

If you are looking for a quiet place to get away from it all, this is it! The house had everything we needed. It was myself, my husband, our three month old, and two dogs. The lake was a huge hit with my husband and dogs (although it was still a little too chilly for me). My husband used the water toys throughout the trip. The neighborhood is very quiet and beautiful. Surrounded by woods right off the scenic highway. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Perfect!

Everything about our stay was amazing! The house was beautiful and spotless and felt so welcoming. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking full meals. We loved taking the kayaks and canoe out every day and found the canoe easier to navigate with the paddles (one sided) and life jackets are provided. The deck and back yard are tranquil hang out places. We enjoyed walking around the forest neighborhood — it was quiet and lovely. We walked to the Sherwood shoppes for breakfast — delish food and the host was so kind. I could not have asked for a better get away and we look forward to a return visit. Everything was 5+++ stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Outstanding Accommodation on Short Notice

A nice, private, clean, relaxing gem. We contacted Larry regarding availability the day before we wanted to check in. He responded immediately and made All the preparations for us. He provided clear instructions for everything at the property. We Arrived and were not disappointed. Everything you need is right here. You’re remote enough to have peace and privacy and close enough to get to all major area attractions within 30 - 45 minutes. We highly recommend Larry and this wonderful property. Thank you for the outstanding customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kirsten K.

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

Perfect family vaca

Just got back today from our lovely time in the Berkshires. The house is great- pictures could use updating to show that There is a gorgeous new dock, platform with two beautiful loungers and table, large new fire pit, canoe, paddle board, and kayak. Owner very responsive with ?’s I had before our trip. Second floor is perfection with a gorgeous bathroom and big fluffy towels. Beds very comfortable with nice quality linens. Lake was great with many beavers swimming to and from the dam. So cool to watch from the kayak and canoe at a safe distance of course. Also lovely that our sweet golden retriever was able to join us/ big bonus! Grocery stores, restaurants and outlets an easy 20 min drive. Internet not very fast Tv had tons of channels and we brought a lot of our old school DVD’s to watch So fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vadim R.

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

A nice weekend getaway

The house is bigger than it looks like, clean and very nice overall. The ignition on the grill wasn't working, and Larry was very responsive as for the location of the lighters. It started raining, and I didn't end up using the grill after all, so can't comment on that further. If you're coming with kids, and each one of them wants to stream their own movie, the WiFi in this place won't handle that. Helps with bonding actually... but be aware that the internet can hold one-two devices but hardly more. Bottom line, a very nice place for a spontaneous weekend family getaway, definitely recommended. Will consider it for a longer stay in a warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua E., New York, US

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

A quiet fun getaway!

This place has everything you need and then some. Plenty of backyard for the dog to run around and burn off energy. After a nice day enjoying the outdoors, relaxing by the fireplace is the icing on the cake. Will hopefully look into booking this property during the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Awesome Autumn Getaway

My husband and I (late 50s and early sixties) and his parents (lively mid eighties) and our 15 month old German Shepherd stayed here for two nights. The tree colors were spectacular, especially when reflected in the lake. The mist on the lake in the mornings was gorgeous. We found the bedrooms comfortable and the living room and dining table were perfect for four. Our pup LOVED the yard and the lake. As our daughter lives in the area, we will likely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Great weekend getaway

We had a wonderful time at this property. It was exactly as described and the info given in advance was very thorough. We took some of the host’s recommendations for food and hiking and both were excellent. The foliage on the lake was beautiful and my children loved the kayaks. They were already asking when we could come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great place

Had all we needed. Just as listed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Quiet and beautiful location in the Berkshires

The house is in good shape with some nice upgrades. The location is great with a small pond / lake behind the house to give you a taste of what the Berkshires has to offer. The area is in close proximity (within 15 minutes) of ski slopes, Tanglewood and Kirpalu. There is a great little breakfast place in the neighborhood as well that is within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mari-Anne Q.

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

Sherwood Forest Fun

Our stay at Sherwood Forest did not disappoint. The property was comfortable and nicely appointed. We especially enjoyed the back decks morning, noon and night. Larry was a very communicative host and provided helpful info to facilitate our stay. Hope to return to the beautiful trees and lake there sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ann P.

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

Beautiful! Property

If you enjoy nature, peace and quiet you will love this lake house! It’s like camping in a house 😁. You can fall asleep listening to a babbling brook and enjoy the beaver show in the evening. The house living room isn’t the biggest but there is Plenty of room on the outside deck and spacious lawn with a great lounging/sunning deck. The younger visitors will enjoy exploring the brook and using the water crafts to explore the lake. We didn’t fish but I bet it’s tons of fun too. Just be sure to bring bug spray for yourself and your 4 legged members. The surrounding area is great for nature lovers, quant dining, and shopping. The owner was very responsive to any questions. I bet if you visit this property, like us, you won’t want to leave. We hope we will be able to go back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicki A.

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

Relaxing lakeside retreat

We spent a relaxing family weekend here. The property is exactly as listed if not better! Spacious, clean, and extremely well-managed. Communication was clear and efficient. The property was spotless and all beds were comfortable including the sofa bed. The deck attached to the property is spacious; there is a Weber grill, table chairs plus seating to relax. Becket is as described - a wooded area with similar properties scattered throughout. A bonus of waking up to a deer coming down to the lakeside to take an early morning drink. Jetty is great and we had fun in the kayaks. Short drive to large supermarket at Lee and Lenox a little further. Local shop too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Great weekend spot

Great value. Quiet neighborhood and super relaxing vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Larry Hardoon

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I own and manage this house with my wife. We have had long careers in law and criminal justice. We are also parents of grown children. I have owned and managed vacation property since 1990, including the most frequently reviewed property on the entire island Martha's Vineyard (#105302). I travel a lot and strive to have my rentals be the kind of place I would want to stay in myself.

Why they chose this property

The Berkshires is a cultural and recreational mecca. There is so much to see and do here in the Summer. This property while so close to many attractions, makes you feel that like you are hundreds of miles away from civilization (There are 4 other houses on the lake, but we rarely see anyone else). In the Fall there is incredible foliage everywhere. In Winter it is a place for quiet and reflection. Living in Boston, these were very attractive attributes for a getaway spot. The lake, stream and large back yard make this a place for us relax, reflect, and recharge. The kids love the lake and wildlife which they do not get to enjoy in the city. The property was well built by its owner at the time. We added a second floor with more rooms and a full bath when we purchased it.

What makes this property unique

We think this is a unique property. Sitting on the dock and looking out over the private lake is a calming sensation. Sitting on the porch, even in the rain under the porch ceiling, and looking at the lake and surrounding forest, is a great experience. The house has a wood stove for the winter. It is close to many of the area's Summer attractions (only 5 minutes from the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival) yet almost feels like it is the middle of nowhere.

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