The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History

Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
10.0
Outstanding(221 Reviews)

House in Lee, MA

20 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

** Check out the Playhouse on the Netflix series The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. It's included in the Gourmet Stays episode.**

The Playhouse is the PERFECT venue to house friends and families of brides and grooms. Unfortunately WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE WEDDINGS.

Featured in Berkshire and Boston Magazines, #1 on VRBO in the Berkshires.

Built by Westinghouse and then part of a Vanderbilt Estate, and the first property in the world to be powered by AC electricity, The Playhouse is a renovated iconic Berkshires property that once served as a theater space for America's greatest innovators, with visitors from President McKinley, to Nikola Tesla and Lord Kelvin, and is now hung with fine art, and includes an in-house yoga studio, two kitchens, seven sleeping areas and five bathrooms; amenities include lakefront access (an 8 min walk), and the best Berkshire views. Come relax at this historic home under 25' cathedral ceilings, connect with friends and entertain inside, or on the Victorian-style courtyard.

We are close to multiple ski resorts:
Bousquet 11 min
Butternut 20 min
Catamount 30 min
Jiminy Peak 35 min

Feel good about your stay: all electricity comes from our rooftop solar panels. We reduce plastic waste by using eco-friendly soaps and cleaning products (with reusable containers).

One 84" smart TV and (2) 60" screens for family movie viewing (Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, etc). As we encourage unplugging, the house does not have cable tv.

Nearby: Wyndhurst Manor and Club (Golf and Spa), Tanglewood, Shakespeare and Company, The Mount and Jacob's Pillow (we LOVE Jacob's Pillow) performances are all within a few minutes of this centrally located property on the Lee/Lenox border. Stockbridge and West Stockbridge are also nearby. Property management is on call to assist.

A welcome basket of local goods and fresh cut flowers greet your party.

Breakdown of sleeping areas with a number for each bed below:

Bed 1) Primary suite with queen bed, sitting area overlooking Victorian courtyard and in-suite bath and pedestal bathtub with a view

Beds 2, 3) Main floor bedroom with two twin beds

Bed 4) Main floor bedroom with a full size bed

Bed 5) Main floor bedroom with a queen bed

Beds 6, 7) Loft / office with queen and twin sleepers (semi-private)

Bed 8) Downstairs bedroom with queen bed and dedicated bath

Bed 9) Downstairs main room one convertible queen sleeper

Beds 10-15) Downstairs 600 square foot yoga room is convertible to a bedroom with dedicated bath. One convertible full sleeper and five high-end queen Aerobeds can be set up there

The five bathrooms have radiant floor heating and there is a pedestal tub in the Primary Suite; all bathrooms with custom reclaimed 300-year old heart wood vanities finished in the Japanese shou sugi ban style.

Central air conditioning and heating is by high efficiency heat pump.

The Playhouse is for residential use only, and the rental policy includes the requirement to adhere to the Rules and Regulations noted in the Rental Agreement.

The maximum number of guests is 20, but there is an additional $30/day per guest above 14.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Lee, MA

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Reviews

10.0
Outstanding(221 Reviews)
10.0
Sep 2024
Wow! My partner and I hosted her sister’s bachelorette party here and had such a blast! What an incredible home. The open floor plan was the perfect space for our large group to gather. Many wonderful memories were made at The Playhouse!
10.0
Sep 2024
What a lovely space to stay and have a family reunion! Soo many lovely amenities in the house and the location is amazing. Hosts were extremely responsive. I’d give the entire experience a 10 out of five 😊 My entire family asked to do it again next year👍
10.0
Aug 2024
It was absolutely perfect.
10.0
Jul 2024
My family and extended family (13 in all, ranging from 8 to 80+) gathered to celebrate a milestone birthday for a week. It's a truly beautiful place, with lots of room for all (we even fit 13 at the dining room table without squeezing) right in the heart of the Berkshires.
10.0
Jul 2024
It is exactly as pictured
10.0
May 2024
We stayed at the Playhouse in the days leading up to our wedding (at the Mount) and used the space for prep the morning of as well. The space is huge with beautiful high ceilings and a lot of history. Seems like it would be a great space for a large family reunion or other get together as well. Super convenient location with a lot of activities. Hosts were very easy to reach and responsive when we had an issue with a package delivery to the wrong location. No complaints at all and an absolutely wonderful property in a gorgeous location. Highly recommend!
10.0
Apr 2024
We were there for my wife's bday party every thing was so nice and we had a blast.
10.0
Mar 2024
We spent a weekend at the playhouse for my sister in law’s bachelorette and it was absolutely amazing! The house is huge, gorgeous and was perfect for our group of 10 girls. Daniel was communicative and responsive when we had questions during our stay. The house was stocked with everything we could need. Clean bathrooms, comfortable bedrooms and so much more!! I would definitely stay at the Playhouse again

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Lee is £236 per night. This rental is £619 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History. 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 The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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