Lake House In The Heart Of The Berkshires

2.0 / 5.0

Fair (1 Rating)

House in Otis, MA

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this house rental

Enjoy a beautiful, serene getaway nestled in the heart of the Berkshires. Waking up steps to a clean, clear, spring fed lake, this is the perfect vacation spot for all seasons.

This lakefront paradise is 30 minutes from the Kripalu center for Yoga and Health, Tanglewood music festival and Butternut skiing. We're only a short 15 minutes from the Jacob's Pillow Dance Center and Otis Ridge ski area.

Whether you're looking for a family getaway, a romantic retreat, a gathering spot for friends or some quiet in the woods this welcoming property in Otis offers gorgeous sunset views, a lakefront steps from the front door with ample sleeping space and charm. The fully renovated kitchen with granite counter tops and modern fresh stainless steel appliances is the perfect place to prepare small bites or an elaborate meal with local farm fresh produce.

Private beach and tennis court on the property.

Canoe and row boat available to explore the private clear non-motorboat lake.
4 bedrooms and 3 full washrooms.

You will have full access to the all 3 floors of the home as well as the adjacent tennis court and private beach. Parking for multiple cars at no extra charge.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Otis, MA

Nearby attractions

New England Air Museum

41.9 mi

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Lake House In The Heart Of The Berkshires

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2.0 / 5.0

Fair (1 Rating)

House in Otis, MA

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Otis, MA

Nearby attractions

New England Air Museum

41.9 mi

Ratings and reviews

2.0 / 5.0

Fair (1 Rating)

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Renter Beware

Renter Beware

We narrowed our vacation search to this and one other site. I contacted this owner and asked whether the Mass Pike could be heard from the site (since it appeared close by on the map). I also asked about availability of watercraft since I thought about bringing my own kayak. I was told the Mass Pike could not be heard and that a canoe and rowboats were available. The picture on the ad showed a dock in the water. The owner's response and availability of dock for swimming and sitting induced us to book this site instead of the other. Mistake. On arrival, from the deck of the house we could clearly hear traffic and trucks downshifting on the Mass Pike. The next day we discovered the dock was on shore and the " canoe" was a plastic flat bottomed elongated rowboat. I contacted the owner about the dock and he suggested my spouse and I were welcome to push the dock in the water!!!! What??? The well water was highly mineral and undrinkable. It had stained the toilet bowls brown . It was unpleasant to even shower in. The exterior of the house was in disrepair. The screened porch was so unattractive inside and out and in such disrepair we never used it. The screens had holes. This was particularly ironic since the owner suggested we use the porch as primary access to the house since the major sliders to the deck had no screens! Entry on the lower level was over uneven pavers, past garbage bins and greasy grills. The bathrooms are small and dated ( 1970's?). The kitchen is new and very nice . Certain utility systems seem to have been recently updated by the look of the very clean utility room (although the washer requires attendance to keep it advancing). The downstairs leather couches are stained and the upstairs couches well worn as well. This property is a nice large house on a small but pretty pond. The owner seems to have worked on aspects of making it pleasant, but it needs a lot of work to make it rentable at anywhere near what is being asked. The owner needs to be upfront about the deficits, including the water quality (which is major) , noisy proximity to the Pike and fact that the watercraft does NOT include a canoe ( he was honest about the fact that he only had kayak paddles and no canoe paddles) . Oh, and if you go, bring your own soap and facecloths unless you don't mind used bar soaps and don't need facecloths. Even dish and detergent soaps supplied were only enough for a day or so....Renter be warned.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Otis?

The average price for a rental in Otis is $400 per night. This rental is $646 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lake House In The Heart Of The Berkshires. 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 House In The Heart Of The Berkshires pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Lake House In The Heart Of The Berkshires?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Lake House In The Heart Of The Berkshires

House in Otis, MA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Otis, MA

Nearby attractions

Lake House In The Heart Of The Berkshires

House in Otis, MA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Otis, MA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Otis?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Lake House In The Heart Of The Berkshires pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Lake House In The Heart Of The Berkshires?

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