Berkshire lake house on lake Garfield, Monterey MA; private, 5 BR, /2BA, sleeps 12

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Drive in view of 6 split level family lake house

Updated photo, 2nd dock/deck was just rebuilt; seating, fishing, and swimming.

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Location
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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10372 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Monterey, MA

Ski Butternut12 min drive
Jacob's Pillow24 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy25 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd floor bunkroom

4 Single Bunk Beds

5th floor bedroom with venting skylight

1 Queen Bed

6th floor bedroom suite w/bathroom & shower

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4th floor

1 Queen Bed

First floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

6th floor suite

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Main floor 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Berkshire lake house on lake Garfield, Monterey MA; private, 5 BR, sleeps 12

Family vacation lake house on lake Garfield, Monterey MA. Beautiful lake location nestled in the hills of the Berkshires on a private road tucked amongst old growth hemlocks. With great views up and down the lake from either of two large platform docks, or the front deck of the house or large sun deck will grill and eating area. This lake home is a great escape it featuring 2 kayaks (single and double), 2 SUPs, a row boat and many floats for relaxing in the water. The swimming and fishing is very good as the water is clean with cool spots in this spring feed lake. Centrally located to access all the Berkshire' has to offer, whether concert going at Tanglewood or shopping and dining in Great Barrington, or Stockbridge, Lenox, Pittsfield or hiking, bird watching, exploring or just relaxing and take in a clearer view of the night sky this could be the best balance you are looking for.
Our home is also a nice balance between the look and feel of an all wood cedar and pine lake cabin, but large enough to sleep 10 or more with modern kitchen, large family dinner table. Lots of space with 6 split levels tiered down toward the shore line. 5 bed rooms ranging from a bunk room down stairs to a private suite up top, 4 queens, 4 twins. GUESTS PROVIDE OWN LINENS AND TOWELS. Extra blankets and pillows in each bedroom.

Property manager

Steven DeMartino

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Private dock. Canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards & floats all included.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Not set up for small children or unsupervised

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Allowed upon request: $200 limit of two dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

From 1st July to, but not including, Labor day Weekly reservations are from Saturday to Saturday.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number C0085561930

About the area

Monterey

Located in Monterey, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Les Trois Emme Winery and Ski Butternut are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore McLennan Reservation and Dry Hill. Ashintully Gardens and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Monterey, MA

What's nearby

Ski Butternut - 12 min drive
Lee Prime Outlets - 21 min drive
Jacob's Pillow - 24 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 25 min drive
Tanglewood Music Center - 30 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

The Southfield Store - 16 min drive
Grouse House - 12 min drive
Gedney Farm - 14 min drive
The Old Inn On The Green - 14 min drive
Farmington River Country Store - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Berkshire lake house on lake Garfield, Monterey MA; private, 5 BR, sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Berkshire lake house on lake Garfield, Monterey MA; private, 5 BR, sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Berkshire lake house on lake Garfield, Monterey MA; private, 5 BR, sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Berkshire lake house on lake Garfield, Monterey MA; private, 5 BR, sleeps 12 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Beartown State Forest and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Bidwell House Museum. McLennan Reservation and Dry Hill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Linda Z.

14 Sept 2023

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

Return Family Getaway

This is our second time at Steven’s house. Our family (husband and I along with 2 grown kids and their partners) plans a yearly getaway somewhere different every year. We had such a lovely few days at the lake pre-COVID, we decided to return for this year’s getaway. This time we spent a full week. Steven has the ultimate lake house. When you think of a family lake house, this is what you think of. The lake is clear, beautiful, and peaceful. Coffee every morning on the dock- a great way to start the day. All 6 of us spent some time on either the boards or the kayaks. Son in law did some catch and release right from the dock. Cooked some great family meals in the very spacious, well stocked kitchen. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for 3 couples and lots of space to just spread out and play some euchre. Add a couple nice drives around the surrounding hills and towns to see the local sights and you have a great week! Thank you, Steven. My family and I had a very nice, very relaxing time together. Your hospitality is kind, your responsiveness is timely, and we felt right at home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

25 Aug 2023

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

Great spot

Enjoyed our stay down by the lake! Easy to get to, everything was well described and thought out and Steven was easy to reach and prompt with any response. Great week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chris S.

27 July 2023

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

Tranquil and Relaxing

A very lovely home with a beautiful view of Lake Garfield. The surrounding area is very quiet. The house itself has so much room to spread out for a family of 5 adults and also be together at the large dining room table and large living room. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans , dishes, etc. There is no AC in the main living area, but there are plenty of fans to keep it comfortable . And there’s always the beautiful front porch to sit on to feel the cooler air from the woods and the lake. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful family home with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

1 July 2023

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

Lakefront Haven!

What a perfect setting!! The owner is lovely to work with. The home is charming and spacious and just perfect for a group to gather..and it comes with a touching history too!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Durham

10 Sept 2022

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

Lovely Lake

Had a great time again this year. Perfect location, lovely lake, great host.

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steven DeMartino

Engineer/scientist, love the outdoors; flying, hiking, scuba diving, sailing, fishing, biking. Married with two talented adult children. Kathleen, retired teacher, and I live in Western NY, finger lakes region. We love the lakes, their wildlife, wine country, camping, boating and exploring.

Why they chose this property

This Berkshire family lake house has been my family for over 50 years. My parents and siblings cleared the property and helped build the house. Through the years we have added to the house and made many improvements. Making many great memories along the way. Some of my fondest memories were at this lake house with many friends and family. My parents motto was more the merrier. After their passing I purchased the house to keep it in the family and keep up the tradition my parents started as a place for families and friends to gather making and share great times together. Kathleen and I hope you enjoy our lake house as much as we have.

What makes this property unique

We are right on the lake and in a private location. You are looking down at the water from the house front deck. we own two full lots with non-build-able properties to either side, effectively our house is at the end of the road. Two large platform docks, one of which has walk-in access to a sandy beach. Lots of water toys, great swimming, fishing, boating, If you have a motor boat/ski-boat you can tie-off at larger platform dock where the water is deeper off the dock.

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