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Rustic Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock, 2 kayaks & canoe. Air conditioner!

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A small, single-story cabin with a red door and a sloped roof, surrounded by dense green trees.
A cozy attic room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A wooden deck overlooking a forested area with tall trees and dense foliage.
A wooden staircase with a built-in bench at the bottom.
A wooden bench with a patterned cushion in a loft-style room with wooden beams and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Stockbridge, MA
  • Place, Stockbridge Bowl
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tanglewood Music Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upper Loft Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

West Stockbridge

Located in West Stockbridge, this cottage is on the waterfront. Pleasant Valley Wilderness Sanctuary and Fairfield Brook WMA reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Berkshire Botanical Garden and Lenox Arts Center. Berkshire Performing Arts Center and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
Stockbridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Stockbridge Bowl - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Ski Butternut - 26 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - 39 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 20 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪D'Angelo's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fresh City - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tanglewood Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock, 2 kayaks & canoe. Air conditioner! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock, 2 kayaks & canoe. Air conditioner!?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock, 2 kayaks & canoe. Air conditioner! on 2 Apr 2027 start from AU$1,288, 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 Rustic Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock, 2 kayaks & canoe. Air conditioner!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Rustic Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock, 2 kayaks & canoe. Air conditioner!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock, 2 kayaks & canoe. Air conditioner! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Stockbridge Bowl and within 3 mi (5 km) of Frelinghuysen Morris House and Studio and Tanglewood Music Center. Naumkeag Museum and Berkshire Botanical Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A magical place

The house is a gem, and Tim is an amazing host! Looking forward to visiting it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

Amazing property, and a wonderful & thoughtful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Thank you Tim! So great to have you and your family back a 2nd year in a row! Thank you for choosing the A-Frame for your April break!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amazing!

Both the house and the host are amazing!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely...

This a-frame cabin is lovely - a quiet location, water view, so close to Tanglewood. It had everything we needed for our spring get away.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We had a wonderful long weekend at the “A-frame”. It’s a unique cabin with a great view. Its very close to the surrounding towns while having a feeling of being away from it all at the same time. It has everything you need for a comfy stay and our host Tim was very attentive and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2023
Thank you Roy! So glad you chose the A-Frame and had a great stay in the Berkshires! Come back again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for Tanglewood access

My only negative comments are that the access to the house from the road is rutted and unpaved. While we watched our steps carefully it should be made clear in the listing this property would not work for folks with balance or mobility issues. The sole bathroom was likely described in the listing( and it went over my head) but the stairs to the loft are steep so middle of the night bathroom needs are tough. The only suggestion would be to have a measuring cup to help with cooking
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful time

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing setting in the Berkshires

The house was very clean and well stocked. A lovely addition I was the bottle of wine and cookies that were there for us. Close to wonderful hikes and using the kayaks to paddle on the Stockbridge Bowl was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, comfy, sparkling clean!

We were delighted to spend a two night getaway here in the A Frame. The owners were thoughtful in leaving us cookies and wine as well as plenty of bottled drinking water due to mineral taste of tap water. The house was labeled to help us find info and needed items. Most of all the beauty of the setting was literally framed in the huge windows. A truly wonderful getaway in an area of natural beauty and rich cultural attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

Great place, excellent location, helpful and friendly owner. Can't recommend this highly enough! This was our 2nd stay, and we had a fabulous time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A getaway under an autumn canopy

We spent the week undoing the burnout and exploring our minds in the vantablack silence. A peaceful and a much needed experience for city dwellers. Our favorite part, was taking the canoe out and enjoying the basin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

This is a great place! In fact, I don’t want too many people to find out about it because we hope to return! It’s a simple A-Frame home that served us as a base for activities in the area. The location is ideal for doing things in many nearby towns. We hiked a bit of the Appalachian Trail in October Mountain State Forest. We went up to Laura Lookout Tower, accessed from the town of Stockbridge. We walked up a ski hill at Ski Butternut in Great Barrington and enjoyed the quiet of just a few other people being there. We also went to a Farmers’ Market in the town of Lee and enjoyed yummy outdoor dining in Lenox. Stockbridge Bowl is also a gorgeous lake to explore! We canoed all around, checking out the houses we could see from the water. The kids had fun building with sticks in the woods and swinging on the board swing under the house. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the house stayed plenty warm for our mid-October visit. The home also has a great table for family meals and games, plus enough couch seating for watching a movie together in the evening. The beds were good, and plenty of linens and blankets were available. The owner was also accessible and responsive to messages, though no problems arose during our stay (just had questions about activities in the area).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Berkshire Getaway

The location of this place is excellent. The canoe and kayaks are such a great amenity. Explore Stockbridge Bowl and all the beauty Stockbridge and the surrounding areas have to offer. Tim was super responsive and really helpful. Our only regret was not staying longer; time went by so quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

A wonderful stay, loves being right on the water.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful spot

We had the best time at the A-frame. It’s a gorgeous spot and had everything we need. Tim was easy to communicate with and everyone had fun (ages 7-80!).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Location and House

We had a wonderful time staying here. The property was very clean and well kept. It is great having a full kitchen and living room. The water access was incredible and the area is just incredibly beautiful. We were so close to so many different hiking trails and fun farmstands.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bliss

This A-Frame was immaculately clean. The property is terrific. The view of the lake from the deck is as soothing as it is stunning. We had a terrific stay and we'll do it again in a heartbeat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We LOVED the A-Frame! It's adorable. The location is fabulous. Very quiet location, right on the lake. Had a great time kayaking and visiting the neighboring towns. (The only drawback was the 'hard water' which had a funny scent and taste. But the owners were sweet enough to leave a couple of cases of bottled water for us.) Beautiful place, great location! Owner is super responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

Fantastic house, and area. Very friendly and helpful owner. Will definitely stay again! Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location

On the water, near everything. Can't beat
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely quaint & Rustic

Enjoyed our stay, and all went smoothly. My only complaint is the excessive $200 cleaning fee ,as we left the place totally tidy & cleaner than we found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Hi James - Thank you for getting back to my offline email about how the VRBO pricing doesn't always show the cost breakdowns without clicking further into the reservation record. (The A-Frame cleaning fee was $125, which is immediately passed to Kathryn, our local caretaker. VRBO then separately layers on "traveler fees" (for booking via their website) and taxes that go straight to VRBO, not to the property owner. It would certainly be frustrating to think all of those additional charges were cleaning related!) Thank you for leaving everything wonderfully clean, tidy and in great shape! Much appreciated. We're glad you had a fun stay at the A-Frame! Thank you, Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The A frame was wonderful. Perfect location, clean and cozy.

Check-in and check-out were straightforward and convenient. The kitchen well-equipped and clean, the living area cozy with a wonderful view on the water. We stayed here with our 2 daughters who are already planning to return for more canoeing on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Berkshire Rental

We really enjoyed our weekend away and loved the quaint A-frame. My daughters had said they always wanted to stay in this type of house, and now they have! Tim was informative and responsive making the whole rental easy. There were also little extras like bottled water and wine in the fridge which were so considerate! Hope to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Retreat!

Tim's waterfront retreat is the perfect woodsy getaway. It's nestled up on a little hill overlooking the water. I would definitely stay again! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A lovely house, - better than pictures! Would highly recommend to anyone!

Thank you Tim, He was a great host, responded to all my questions very quickly. We had an amazing weekend in the Berkshires. The house is so pleasant, then it's hard to get out in the morning! The room upstairs with two bed is much more spacious than the photos show. The leaving room is amazing, and the kitchen has everything you need. There's a huge balcony facing the river - can easily spend a lazy afternoon sitting there and reading, while enjoying the peace and nature. We loved the canoe and canoed to a nearby lake - what an enjoyable experience!!! :) We'll try to come back next year!:):):)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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