LAKE FRONT LAKE BUEL Monterey 10 M GREAT BARRINGTON HOUSE VIEWS PRIVATE DOCK
House in Great Barrington, MA
12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
SATURDAY TO SATURDAYS 10 MINUTES TO GREAT BARRINGTON. A SLICE OF HEAVEN. PRIVATE CUL DE SAC LAKEFRONT INCREDIBLE VIEWS. 6 BEDROOM 3 BATHROOMS.FULLY AIR CONDITIONED. FANTASTIC KITCHEN,OPEN FLOOR PLAN. GREAT SWIMMING FISHING KAYAKING. WE HAVE 2 INDIVIDUAL KAYAKS AND A LARGE CANOE. HOUSE IS VERY CLEAN .WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN CLEANLINESS. LOTS OF FRESH LINENS AND TOWELS. ALL BERKSHIRE ATTRACTIONS CLOSE.OUR PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HAS SANDY BOTTOM. PLUS NEARBY PUBLIC SANDY BEACH 1/4 mile away
MODERN KITCHEN 2 SINKS CHILD ,PET AND HANDICAPPED FRIENDLY.BEAUTIFUL100 YEAR OLD EVERGREENS AND OLD GROWTH TREES. NATURE TRAIL. STUNNING SUNSETS LARGE DOCK 30 ft by 15 ft. SHALLOW WARM WATER SWIM AREA GRADUALLY GOES DEEP. GAS BBQ . LARGE GLASS WINDOWS FACING SUNSETS SUPER NICE VIEWS. ALL MODERN APPLIANCES. STOVE OVEN AND 2 NEW REFRIGERATORS DISHWASHER AND FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN. 2 COFFEE MAKERS 1 KERING K CUP.COFFE MACHINE . MIXER BLENDER FOOD PROCESSOR THE LIST GOES ON.LARGE WASHER DRYER.
FULLY FURNISHED 5 KING SIZED BEDS 2 TWINS.3 COMFY LEATHER COUCHES, 3 STUFFED LEATHER CHAIRS.BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE THIS HOUSE IS GREAT WE HAVE A CHILDCRAFT CRIB and portable crib FOR FAMILY AND FRIEND GET TOGETHERS.WEDDING LODGING ALSO. WE HAVE 2 KYACKS CHECK IN 4PM CHECH OUT 11 AM.10 MIN TO TANGELWOOD,STOCKBRIDGE ,LEE,GREAT BARRINGTON.ANTIQUING NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM, KRIPALU YOGA CENTER, RED LION INN, EDITH WARTON ESTATE.CRANWELL, LEE OUTLET MALL. GOLF COURSES VERY CLOSE.
MODERN KITCHEN 2 SINKS CHILD ,PET AND HANDICAPPED FRIENDLY.BEAUTIFUL100 YEAR OLD EVERGREENS AND OLD GROWTH TREES. NATURE TRAIL. STUNNING SUNSETS LARGE DOCK 30 ft by 15 ft. SHALLOW WARM WATER SWIM AREA GRADUALLY GOES DEEP. GAS BBQ . LARGE GLASS WINDOWS FACING SUNSETS SUPER NICE VIEWS. ALL MODERN APPLIANCES. STOVE OVEN AND 2 NEW REFRIGERATORS DISHWASHER AND FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN. 2 COFFEE MAKERS 1 KERING K CUP.COFFE MACHINE . MIXER BLENDER FOOD PROCESSOR THE LIST GOES ON.LARGE WASHER DRYER.
FULLY FURNISHED 5 KING SIZED BEDS 2 TWINS.3 COMFY LEATHER COUCHES, 3 STUFFED LEATHER CHAIRS.BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE THIS HOUSE IS GREAT WE HAVE A CHILDCRAFT CRIB and portable crib FOR FAMILY AND FRIEND GET TOGETHERS.WEDDING LODGING ALSO. WE HAVE 2 KYACKS CHECK IN 4PM CHECH OUT 11 AM.10 MIN TO TANGELWOOD,STOCKBRIDGE ,LEE,GREAT BARRINGTON.ANTIQUING NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM, KRIPALU YOGA CENTER, RED LION INN, EDITH WARTON ESTATE.CRANWELL, LEE OUTLET MALL. GOLF COURSES VERY CLOSE.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Wheelchair accessible
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Great Barrington, MA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
house is clean, well maintained, and well stocked. Owners very responsive.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time at the property. It has the best location on Lake Buel with an incredible view over the lake towards the sunset. The description was accurate.
10.0 / 10.0
Million dollar view, outdoor spaces, and large comfortable home. Highly recommend. Quirky things worth noting - none of which lowered our 5 star ratings. Not supplied - spices, condiments, oils etc for cooking. Laundry soap. Bath soap. Room air conditioning units are excellent, but master suite has no window to the outside otherwise. Hosts were available and welcoming.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful week on the lake at this well appointed home. Great views, everything we needed for a relaxing vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful week with our family (6 adults, a 4-year-old, and a 2-year-old).
The good:
1) The view with lots of places you could just sit and read or talk and enjoy it.
2) The friendliness of the host. Leny met us with a smile when we arrived and showed us around. After that, to be honest, we had little need to contact the host as everything was as expected and worked well.
3) How well stocked it was...everything we could possibly want was provided. We especially appreciated the enormous supply of plush towels.
4) It was spotlessly clean and pretty much everything was in good working order.
5) The layout. With the exception of the master bedroom, the other bedrooms are away from the living space. The main living area made great use of the view and was fun to hang out in (though, of course, we spent most of our time outside).
6) The location. You felt like you were in the woods, but we were close enough to town to make a run for coffee and donuts when you felt like it.
7) Did I mention the view?
The not-quite-so-good:
1) The grill worked but probably needs to be replaced after the season.
2) Figuring out the light switches. Some are in strange spots (kitchen behind the fridge, master bedroom has two switches not wired correctly so you have to make sure to switch both on, etc.)
3) The bathrooms are tiny and dated. We did expect based on the price for them to be more modern, especially as there was no good place for toiletries, etc. in some of them. The kitchen is dated too, though that really did not make much of a difference... functions just fine.
4) If you are a biker, you need to be very careful on the road to the house. Loose gravel and up and down was fine by car but a bit slippery by bike.
5) Not so obvious from the pictures, the house is set quite high up above the lake so there is a several-story staircase. Mostly an issue if you have little kids or fewer mobile adults. In practice, it was not an issue and it contributed to the outstanding view.
The bad:
1) Really nothing...we might very well go back next season.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean house, Victor and Leny are very responsible and communicative hosts. Enjoyed our stay!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful time, the Property and Lake are beautiful, and the house and boat house were extremely well equipped.
However, the property was listed as handicapped accessible and while we managed, there were a few drawbacks to accessibility for the wheel chair bound member of our family. The most important one is the bed in the master BD is exceptionally high and needs to be much lower for handicapped guests. A person in a wheelchair generally cannot transfer to a high mattress.
The "accessible" shower in the first floor bathroom is not a roll in shower and grab bars are too far away to be able to transfer to the shower chair independently.
In the master bedroom bathroom, a third grab bar needs to be added on the left wall when facing the toilet,
The furniture in the living room and master bedroom is very big making it difficult to maneuver a wheel chair. We had to push several pieces of furniture out of the way to have better access.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous! Lovely & very comfortable home on gorgeous Lake Buel
3 generations gathered to celebrate an 85th Birthday, and we were all wowed. The home was lovely, very clean, and comfortably set up for evening gatherings over long dinners and post dinner jigsaw puzzles. The kitchen was very well equipped (2 sinks, 2 ovens) and we appreciated the grill. The lake was fabulous -- easy steps from the dock, no algae, few water weeds nearby. We loved swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and just reading on the dock! The middle landings with benches about half-way down were great hang-outs, too. The lower part of the steps were steep, so too much for our elder, but the 9 yr old scampered up and down. The setting was bucolic, however we also had a great time visiting nearby towns and enjoying fabulous concerts. Our hosts were very responsive to any questions and made us feel welcome from the start to end. Thank you, Leny and Victor, for a truly memorable stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Location
Being on the lake with the beautiful view and water access made this property!
10.0 / 10.0
Lake Buel family vacay
The location of the house is wonderful because of the view of the lake and being near good shopping and world-class cultural centers. Accommodations were good for our 12 family members. Very relaxing. We love the area!
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful and magical for family gatherings
Wonderful setting for active families of different ages. Home is comfortable and our group of 7 adults and 3 young children shared a great week together making delicious meals in the well equipped kitchen, exploring the Great Barrington/ Stockbridge area, a performance at Jacob’s Pillow, family music concerts in the lawn in Great Barrington, hours of swimming, paddle boarding (bring your own), kayaking, and canoeing.
Only reason for 4 stars given in “as advertised” section is that we thought the kitchen would have spices/herbs available, since website advertises “fully stocked pantry”.
For guests - bring your own spices and condiments.
For owners - clarifying this on the website will be helpful.
Thank you very much, Leny and Victor!!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful setting for active families of different ages. Home is comfortable and our group of 7 adults and 3 young children shared a great week together making delicious meals in the well equipped kitchen, exploring the Great Barrington/ Stockbridge area, a performance at Jacob’s Pillow, family music concerts in the lawn in Great Barrington, hours of swimming, paddle boarding (bring your own), kayaking, and canoeing.
Only reason for 4 stars given in “as advertised” section is that we thought the kitchen would have spices/herbs available, since website advertises “fully stocked pantry”.
For guests - bring your own spices and condiments.
For owners - clarifying this on the website will be helpful.
Thank you very much, Leny and Victor!!
10.0 / 10.0
Spectacular Views
We had such a wonderful time! Your home is truly beautiful and thank you for letting us use it! That view and sunset is incredible! Kids had a blast fishing and kayaking. Very responsive owner.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Stay
We just finished our week vacation. With six bedrooms, the house perfectly accommodated my family of eleven which included five little grandchildren. My son and daughter’s families each had their own floors and the grandparents had the master bedroom on the first floor. The weather was great and the swimming, fishing, and kayaking off the boat deck was terrific. Lake Buel is beautiful and convenient to all that the Berkshires offers. Thank you Leny and Victor!
10.0 / 10.0
Blissful
This lovely, comfortable, fully-stocked home overlooks a serene lake where we fished, swam and kayaked -- a rare gem.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful, peaceful stay
We had a great time, the house and the lake were perfect. The owners were responsive and had everything we could need at the house. Everyone, young and old, enjoyed it so much, we want to do it again!
4.0 / 10.0
Our multi-generational family (ages 19-84) enjoyed our stay on Lake Buel. The house was as advertised, the kitchen well equipped, and there was plenty of space for our crew to hang out. The woods around the house are restful and the dock is a great place to relax. A few minor complaints (that keep our rating from being 5 stars):- the photos included with the listing are accurate but the omission of a photo showing the last part of the steps to the dock (stone, steep, and sloped) caused a little consternation for the older members of our family. They were manageable, but I think it would better set expectations for future renters if all of the steps were shown.- the basement level (which includes two of the bedrooms) is a bit musty. For the later part of the week we were able to have the windows open which helped, but as a result of the odor, these bedrooms aren't as comfortable as the others.- while the listing accurately tells prospective renters to bring their own kayaks, there is no viable option for renting them locally. It would be nice (especially since there is a boathouse on the dock) if either two kayaks, a canoe, or a rowboat were included with the rental. Overall, we had a great stay. The house is large and comfortable and there are activities galore in the area.
8.0 / 10.0
Great family vacation spot
Our multi-generational family (ages 19-84) enjoyed our stay on Lake Buel. The house was as advertised, the kitchen well equipped, and there was plenty of space for our crew to hang out. The woods around the house are restful and the dock is a great place to relax.
A few minor complaints (that keep our rating from being 5 stars):
- the photos included with the listing are accurate but the omission of a photo showing the last part of the steps to the dock (stone, steep, and sloped) caused a little consternation for the older members of our family. They were manageable, but I think it would better set expectations for future renters if all of the steps were shown.
- the basement level (which includes two of the bedrooms) is a bit musty. For the later part of the week we were able to have the windows open which helped, but as a result of the odor, these bedrooms aren't as comfortable as the others.
- while the listing accurately tells prospective renters to bring their own kayaks, there is no viable option for renting them locally. It would be nice (especially since there is a boathouse on the dock) if either two kayaks, a canoe, or a rowboat were included with the rental.
Overall, we had a great stay. The house is large and comfortable and there are activities galore in the area.
10.0 / 10.0
Terrific week at Lake Buel
Our big family of 9 adults and four little ones had a great week at this house. The location and views are magnificent and the house lacks for nothing. We’re a big cooking family and the large kitchen had everything (and then some) we could need. Never been in a rental with as much cooking and serving items. Great Barrington has a very well stocked grocery and package store so we could be very creative. We rented some kayaks and enjoyed the lake - big but not so big you can’t get to the other end and back in a couple hours of casual paddling around. Thank you Leny and Victor for keeping this house in such great shape and ensuring everything was ready for our visit. Five stars and two thumbs up!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely home, lovely setting, lovely stay
Our family of 11 spent a very enjoyable week together at this lovely, comfortable, well-furnished and well-stocked roomy home. It's a place for kids to swim and fish from the dock; for relaxed reading on easy chairs, for snoozing in hammocks; for family-style meals (or family games) at a long table overlooking the lake; for easy access to hiking, biking, and much more. We hope to be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome !!!!!
This is our 5th year at the lake house. We can't wait for next year. The owners are great and take pride in their house. This house has one of the bests views in all of the Berkshires. See you next year !!!!
Jen and Jeff
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful lakeside location!
We had a wonderful week on Lake Buel! The home was spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean! Even in an intense heat wave, the house was cool and the water was refreshing. There was lots to do in the area!
10.0 / 10.0
One week for a family of 12
Our family group of 12 total persons (4 families) all agreed that this house in New Marlborough, MA, was more than we expected. First it was very clean, abundant linens, blankets and a super supply of kitchen utensils, and pots & pans to choke a horse.
The owners were very accessible with their contacts locally (that we never had to call), during our 1 week stay. The lake view from the living room and dining room was spectacular just as advertised.The dock was very accessible for my son and granddaughters who fished and swam almost daily. Great Barrington was 12 minutes away and 30 minutes to Tanglewood. A real winner.
David B. Levine
10.0 / 10.0
Delightful
Lovely setting; very nice house - exceptionally well stocked with kitchen gear, sheets, towels and Clean! Hosts Leny and Vic very helpful and informative but not intrusive. Thank you, we had a wonderful time.
Lee & Greg Crosman
10.0 / 10.0
Nice lake, good house-- great vacation
The steps down to the lake were somewhat challenging for me as I was just 3 months recovering from knee replacement, and we chose not to carry our kayaks down to those steps. Instead, we launched them at the public boat ramp and paddled to the house. That worked great, and although the lake is not large, we enjoyed our time paddling. Especially to see the bald eagles and their offspring. That was a highlight of each day-- heading down the lake at sunset to see the eagles fishing in the lake.
The kitchen and dining room worked great for us-- a group of 10, including 2 children. Each couple had their own bedroom, and the twin bed room worked great for the kids. The lake is very swim-friendly, and most of us swam every day. there are good linens, tons of towels, good laundry, and a very well equipped kitchen. The dining room table was the center of attention-- we did jigsaw puzzles on one end, played games on the other, and covered the puzzle with a sheet for dinner. Plenty of room for all of us. That was great-- we cooked and ate dinner together nearly every night.
We woud definitely cnsider coming back there. Very good bedroom situation for large group.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Property With Ideal Lake Location
Our family of nine spent a wonderful week at this very private, quiet Lakefront Property. The house is spacious, fully equipped, extremely clean and comfortable. Many meals and board games were shared at the large dining table. The location on the lake was ideal, Sunsets were Spectacular. Our kayaks, inflatable boat and tubes plus fishing gear provided hours of fun and laughter. Communicating with Leny and Victor was pleasant and easy. They take pride in their property and welcomed our family as guests. Each of us left with special memories and hopes of returning.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent !!!!!
This was our 3rd time back at the house. The location and house is everything we been looking for in a rental. We already booked our stay for next year. Owners are great and responsive.
10.0 / 10.0
Good location, clean house, Great Lake
Overall the house is great to share with another family. Clean, great views of the lake.
Kitchen is equipped with every potential thing you might need, lots of towels as well.
Only drawbacks were that we had to rent kayaks and paddle boards , it would be convenient to have that with the house.
Owners were very responsive each time we had any questions. Great rental
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house on a beautiful lake!
Gorgeous house, beautifully laid out and perfect for a large and mixed group like ours - lots of space and a lovely communal kitchen dining living area. Great facilities, wonderful kitchen, very well equipped, loads of high quality bedding, towels etc
Lovely location, the lake is amazing and the general rural atmosphere is lovely, quiet, peaceful and relaxing. 10 mins drive to Great Barrington - supermarkets, restaurants, bars and other shops
10.0 / 10.0
Superb house and stay
The house was wonderful with superb views of Lake Buel. Large well stocked kitchen perfect for our large family. The house was totally clean and easy to move into. I will very likely spend 2 weeks next summer there assuming we can all work our schedules.
8.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous
We had a wonderful time. The owners are the nicest people. The house is really clean with plenty of room. We had a group of 12 (adults and teens). The sunsets are breathtaking. We had a very peaceful and relaxing time. Make sure you have a boat, kayak or canoe. May be a little boring otherwise. The only negative is the walk up and down from the dock. It is very steep. It was challenging for the older folks. Otherwise, the walk back up the house is an excellent leg workout for those of you who are active!!!! I highly recommend zip lining at Catamount Park (awesome)!
All and all...a wonderful vacation! I would definitely go back!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Great Barrington?
The average price for a rental in Great Barrington is $578 per night. This rental is $1,590 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at LAKE FRONT LAKE BUEL Monterey 10 M GREAT BARRINGTON HOUSE VIEWS PRIVATE DOCK. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is LAKE FRONT LAKE BUEL Monterey 10 M GREAT BARRINGTON HOUSE VIEWS PRIVATE DOCK pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at LAKE FRONT LAKE BUEL Monterey 10 M GREAT BARRINGTON HOUSE VIEWS PRIVATE DOCK?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.