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

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A wooden interior with a large window, wooden furniture, and a view of a deck and trees outside.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a white refrigerator.
A wooden interior with a sign reading "15 BATHS," a hanging lamp, and a rope tied to a door handle.
A stone staircase leading up to a building with a balcony.
A two-story cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense greenery and a stone staircase leading up to it.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready

    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Monterey, MA
  • Place, Lake Garfield
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ski Butternut
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Tanglewood Music Center
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

Not set up for small children or unsupervised

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Allowed upon request: $200 limit of two dogs

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0085561930
Property # 990277vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Monterey, MA

What's nearby

  • Lake Garfield - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ski Butternut - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Norman Rockwell Museum - 29 min drive - 31.6 km
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 30 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 41 min drive - 42.5 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Southfield Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Paige's Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gedney Farm - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn On The Green - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Y Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Berkshire lake house on lake Garfield, Monterey MA; private, 5 BR, sleeps 12?

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Berkshire lake house on lake Garfield, Monterey MA; private, 5 BR, sleeps 12 on 23 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,677, 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 Berkshire lake house on lake Garfield, Monterey MA; private, 5 BR, sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the 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 steps from Lake Garfield and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Bidwell House Museum. McLennan Reservation and Dry Hill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third time staying at the lovely Lake House - it’s good value with a great porch and easy lake access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The lake view was very nice and the lake was very quiet with few motorized vessels. Rooms needed only minimal arrangement. Air conditioning was effectively placed to maintain our comfort. Host responded to our questions.Don Scott
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot, well equipped including fun water sports. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful but rustic property. Beautiful lake views from the house. Nice quiet, peaceful lake loved sitting out on the dock in the morning. Had a great family time here! We were here during a heat wave so there were times when it was very hot without AC in the main area. But there are plenty of fans and AC units in three of the bedrooms. Lots of dehumidifiers, which helped too. We could definitely make this an annual. area. But there are plenty of fans and AC units in three of the bedrooms. Lots of dehumidifiers, which helped too. We could definitely make this an annual place to visit with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful time at this small but lovely, clean lake.

Lovely lake home. Fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Thank you glad you enjoyed yourselves
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside hideaway

A simple, authentic cottage overlooking a marvelous lake… who could ask for more? And better yet, in easy range of all the Berkshires towns and arts venues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed yourselves.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our large family just finished a spectacular 7-night stay at this amazing 5-bedroom waterfront home, this was truly a vacation to remember. We had a large group come and go throughout the week and the home was perfect for everyone. The lake house is incredibly specious, well maintained & perfectly equipped with everything you could want. The layout gave everyone plenty of space to relax both together & individually. We spent our days soaking up the sun, kayaking, paddle boarding, boating and floating on our 20' Unicorn Float (Malory). Seeing my adult children & their spouses & my teenage children out on the water having the absolute time of their lives made this trip that much better. The two docks were a bonus. The guys loved fishing and caught quite a bit of fish during the week. On rainy days we still went swimming and then we all gathered at the big dinning room table and played a variety of games and laughed till our stomachs hurt. It was truly perfect! We even did a themed Hawaiian night, It was fabulous!The host was wonderful to deal with, check-in was easy, there was even enough parking for all of us.If you're looking for the perfect lakefront getaway on a gorgeous lake and enough space for a whole family to have a blast and make amazing memories, this is it!!! We can not recommend it enough. We can NOT WAIT to go back!!!Thank you Steven for letting us use your amazing home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
So glad you all had a great time. We look Forward to see wonderful guest like you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 4th 2021

Great location and the owner was very accommodating and easy to deal with. I would highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very well equipped place on a lovely lake. Steve was very generous and responsive as the owner. He l

A good experience. Cabin needs some updating— new mattresses and pillows?
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2020
Thank you Hilene, per your comment 4 new Queen size memory foam beds and pillows were purchased for the 2020 season. We continue to invest in upgrading and repairing and take feedback comments into considering our sequencing of more major purchases.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 4th 2020

House was great and better than description. Owner was easy to deal with and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2020
Good communications and quick responses. A pleasure
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 4th 2022

Great location and plenty of space and the house is stocked with games and water toys. Steven was a pleasure to deal with and a great host. This was our 3rd year renting and looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
It has always been a pleasure repeat hosting Richard and family. He is very responsive, personable with communications. Their group/ family are easy wear on the house and always leaves the house in good order. Everything one would want in a repeat customer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place on a beautiful lake

I spent a week here with a couple of my fishing buddies. Plenty of room for everyone. Parking with a trailer is a little tricky but we where able to park 3 trucks and one trailer. Only issue I had was not enough lighting in the basement but that's just splitting hairs. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A perfect house and location for a summer vacation with family and friends!

We went swimming and boating every day, went to Mass MOCA, Jacobs Pillow, the fish hatchery, Gould’s Farm, Bish Bash Falls and biking, and finally hiking on Appalachian trail. Everything is so close by. Steven was extremely responsive whenever I had a question. I would highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a lake get away in the Berkshires!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2020
Susan thank your for sharing all the activities in the area that you enjoyed great summary and all favorites of mine.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic charm

This is a relaxing family home full of wonderful and unique knick knacks and vintage items. It has a great kitchen with everything you need and a dining room and two decks overlooking the serene lake. The beds are very comfortable and there are individual heating controls in each room. It is cozy and comfortable with its own charm that grows on you. And of course there are the beautiful Berkshires and Great Barrington to explore all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
So glad you enjoyed yourselves.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

relaxing holiday in lovely lakeside house

Spacious house, grounds, and location on the lake are beautiful, we loved the availability of canoes, and the place was great for cooking, dining, and relaxing. We did feel that (especially in this Covid era) the house could use more thorough (professional?) cleaning, for which some 24hour gap between guests might be necessary. It would also be great if host could provide professionally laundered linen. We were alarmed one day when a tree fell at the lakeside (in calm weather conditions). But Steven is a responsive and responsible host and we trust he'll take good care of everything in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2020
We did our best to accommodate this renters expectation of both early arrival and late departure, I could not move on late departure as I told her that especially during this Covid period our cleaner needs the time to fulfill the extra disinfection and cleaning needs. This renter did not bring towels nor linen so I let them use our personal linens and towels, and adopted her recommendation to put in all caps GUEST PROVIDE LINENS AND TOWELS, replacing the former description of not providing linens nor towels. The dead white birch tree falling into the lake, though alarming to me is was yards off of this rental property. We seasonally prune and groom the rental property trees and underbrush.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, beautiful lake, lots of stairs.

My family had an incredible week at this lake house! The house itself is filled with amenities, including travel essentials in case you forgot anything and a full first-aid kit. The game closet was stocked with options for all ages and tastes, entertaining our 9 and 13-year-olds, as well as the adults.The view from the porch was amazing, and we enjoyed many meals there. We loved having separate docks for swimming and fishing, and we were grateful for access to the boats. The lake was beautiful! We spent hours swimming, fishing, and boating. The owner was very responsive and kind.Just a heads-up: this is a six-level split-level house with even more steps down to the lake, so it's not ideal for those with bad knees. Also, as an older home by the lake, it had a "camp clean" feel, meaning we saw a few bugs and ants here and there. Nothing problematic or invasive, just what you'd expect. The only other downside was that only two rooms had air conditioning, making the other rooms a bit warm at night, even with fans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thank you And yes an unusually hot summer, just recently added A/C and will continue to add the other bedroom.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exactly as pictured and described on the VRBO site. Just what I was hoping to find in Montereyfor in

The house is awesome. Comfortable, well furnished, interesting design without being fussy. Lots of space to spend time with family, lots of places to escape to for some "me time". Every bed is comfortable, the showers have good pressure, the kitchen is fully equipped and we took advantage of the grill. I enjoyed coffee and a crossword puzzle on the deck at 6 am every morning. Loved watching the sun appear as the fishermen drifted by. 4 of my teenage nieces/nephews arrived to spend a day on Saturday. Following a tour of the house and it's many nooks and crannies, the phones and other devices were abandoned in favor of a rousing game of hide and seek.....I loved that time with the kids. We had a delicious meal at Koi Chinese Restaurant in Great Barrington and saw a play in Pittsfield. The owners made themselves available by text or phone to help as needed and were both gracious and accommodating. One word of advice-we has some trouble finding the house on a dark and rainy night. I finally tried the app WAZE and it took me right to the front door. I will definitely be back again in the summer. Thank you again for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2020
Thank you for the detailed description and sharing what you enjoyed and valued. I especially like you left some of the tech-world behind and this vacation gave your some escape to relax and enjoy each other. My parents would have loved to hear your comments as that was their vision of this home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Monterey stay

We really like Lake Garfield, and the house had very good access to the lake. The house is somewhat tired, and there were some things that could use attention like lamps and bulbs that didn't work, but the host was very responsive and we had an enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Vacation

House has a great balcony to enjoy the view of the lake and has great privacy, yet close enough to groceries, shopping, and good restaurants, (15 minutes away). Our family loved paddle boarding and using the row boat. The two docks provided easy access and views of the lake. Our family of eight totally enjoyed our peaceful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steven DeMartino

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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 60 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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