Tranquil Lake House Getaway on Onota Lake
House in Pittsfield, MA
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Beautiful lake front house on 1.7 wooded acres on a very quiet end of Onota Lake. A long driveway takes you to this lovely 5 bedroom home equipped with all modern conveniences and comfort. A large lawn rolls to the lake which is on two sides of the house. There are two docks and small beach. Canoe, kayak, fish, and swim right from our docks and beach during the day and spend your evenings at local theater or Tanglewood. If you are out enjoying all the Berkshires have to offer during the day, this is a tranquil property to come back to at the end of the day. You will come home to a glimmering lake perfect for a sunset paddle. The barbecue and fire pit await.
The house is in the middle of the Berkshires and just three miles from the city center yet feels more like a house in the woods. You will not be on top of your neighbors here. The property is wooded, offers privacy, quiet, and some space to stretch out. The darkness and quiet of the location offer you a fine night of sleep and starry skies.
With two canoes, 5 kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard - everyone can choose their own fun whether it’s paddling around the lake, fishing, or drifting along on a floaty in the quiet coves with a good book in hand. There is a playset, lawn games and fire pit when you want to stay ashore. Board games, cable TV, and DVD’s are inside.
The kitchen is well-stocked with all appliances and pots/pans, utensils, etc. Thanksgiving dinners are no problem in this kitchen. There is a fireplace in the living room. The dining room seats 10 comfortably and looks out on and across the lake. There are two bedrooms downstairs; one with two twin beds and the other with three bunks. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, one with a king bed and two with queen beds. One of the queen bedrooms has an outdoor balcony and the king room has a sun porch with nice views of the lake. . Down by lake there is a screened in boat house with chairs to relax in.
The house is in the middle of the Berkshires and just three miles from the city center yet feels more like a house in the woods. You will not be on top of your neighbors here. The property is wooded, offers privacy, quiet, and some space to stretch out. The darkness and quiet of the location offer you a fine night of sleep and starry skies.
With two canoes, 5 kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard - everyone can choose their own fun whether it’s paddling around the lake, fishing, or drifting along on a floaty in the quiet coves with a good book in hand. There is a playset, lawn games and fire pit when you want to stay ashore. Board games, cable TV, and DVD’s are inside.
The kitchen is well-stocked with all appliances and pots/pans, utensils, etc. Thanksgiving dinners are no problem in this kitchen. There is a fireplace in the living room. The dining room seats 10 comfortably and looks out on and across the lake. There are two bedrooms downstairs; one with two twin beds and the other with three bunks. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, one with a king bed and two with queen beds. One of the queen bedrooms has an outdoor balcony and the king room has a sun porch with nice views of the lake. . Down by lake there is a screened in boat house with chairs to relax in.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Pittsfield, MA
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We are a family of 6 adults & this was our 2nd stay at Christina's lake house. It was just as great as the 1st time. We love the house, very clean, comfortable, well stocked - Christina thought of everything you might need. We spent hours down by & in the lake. We were lucky that we had no rain & were able to swim, kayak & paddle board every day. Christina told us about the lake's bald eagle. While out on the water, we came upon the eagle high up in one of the trees. We were able to take pictures without disturbing it. That was a sight to see. On early Wednesday evening we could hear a band playing from our patio. It's called "Live at the Lake" & we enjoyed listening to the music.
It was a great week for us & it went by quickly - we hated it to end.
Thank you again Christina!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property, functional well-equipped house, thoughtful and responsive owner.
5.0 / 5.0
The property is quite spacious and nice, as described in the listing. Very enjoyable stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable lakeside property with beautiful views. Young and old enjoyed kayaking & canoeing in the lake. The kids loved fishing off the pier. They took turns setting up the fire in the fire pit. Our ages ranged from 7 to 66. There was plenty of room for all of us. This was the best stocked kitchen I have stayed at. Never ran out of paper goods. We all loved the hammock. We all enjoyed our stay here and would stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, plenty of room for 8 adults and 2 children. Perfect lake access with hiking nearby.
Well stocked with kitchen tools.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful and peaceful place. Lovely house. The communication with Christina was A+. The kitchen is well equipped. There is a grocery store "Big Y" very close. The beds were great. We wanted to spend time with family during the New Year, but we will definitely come back for a summer vacation. Happy 2024!!!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this location. It was tranquil, clean, and very stress free to get there and get checked in and out.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful lakefront property ... enjoyed kayaking and relaxing by the lake. Super well stocked kitchen made meal prep easy. Host very responsive ... a good find!
5.0 / 5.0
Best place ever! Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, but close enough to shopping, the private grounds are beautiful. There are so many things for guests to do, inside and outside. Everything is so clean. The house is spotless and has everything you need. The host was very accommodating and attentive to our questions. I would highly recommend this property
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful lake front house that was stocked with everything you would need. All the rooms were decorated very thoughtfully - it made you feel welcome. We had great weather starting on the Labor Day weekend. The window A/C & fans were definitely needed as the temps were in the high 80's & low 90'. It made the lake & small private beach area all the more inviting. The water was very clear & we had it all to ourselves. So easy to walk into the water - we swam, floated, kayaked & paddled boarded. We had our lunches at the patio table & dinners in the dining room, both with great views of the water. This was a great time for all of us. Thank you Christina.
5.0 / 5.0
What a wonderful week lakeside on Onota! House and amenities were terrific, and the setting is A+.
5.0 / 5.0
The property is wonderful. First off there is a LARGE lawn, 2 canoes and at least 4 kayaks (and a paddle board) including one 2 person. The lake is really scenic and big and NOT swarming with motor boats like other lakes in the area. The water in clean and clear. Quiet neighbors and not too close to each other. There's also a dock on the property where some of us went fishing. There's a small sandy entrance to the lake right on the property which was wonderful for the little ones.House is very roomy, modern in appliances and the "look" and also very. comfortable, with lots of nice and thoughtful touches. Tons of DVDs, books, modern TV and very good streaming options. There is even a den with lots of kids' toys, books and another TV .Owner went above and beyond in many ways, including having first aid- bandages and topical meds. THere's a nice little playground on the lawn and a high quality grill also, that we used a fair bit. Every bedroom has a modern a/c unit. The beds are very comfortable and there's tons of towels etc. Good sized fridge. Big Y is just a few minutes away and a there's a nice variety of take in restaurants close by. The town itself is close by and on rainy days we found lots to do. Shaker village is very interesting to see and there's a multiplex small cinema that is very comfortable and shows the latest films for those rainy days. Owner was very accessible and always answered promptly. Also gave us other seasonal suggestions. Try it, you'll like it!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful vacation week with family! This house has it all - easy lake access, big yard, fire pit and enough room for family dinners and games!
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed at Christina's property with grandparents, parents and kids. The property is large with plenty of access to the water. The kids loved being able to fish from two different docks and caught (and released) many fish. We kayaked out into the lake and enjoyed going around the "island" many times. The property is tucked away but still close to downtown and a good springing off point. We visited the Museum of the Berkshires on a rainy day, Great Barrington for a morning trip and Shire Brew Haus in the neighboring town but really, we didn't even feel the need to leave the property at all.
The house is very well appointed - it is welcoming and cozy. We could imagine curling up around the fire place during the winter. Everyone had their own space and there was plenty of communal space. The kitchen had everything we could need. The house came with kayaks, canoes and life jackets. Anything we could think of the house included which was really helpful.
The pictures do not do this property justice. It is a beautiful spot and we would definitely return.
5.0 / 5.0
We love this house! This is our second year and plan to go back in the next few years. It’s perfect for our young children, and our family! My sons love the lake and fishing.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed for our daughter's college graduation weekend and had a wonderful time. We really enjoyed the house. Fantastic stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Christina's place was clean and very comfortable for our 3 families to enjoy a nice winter getaway. Our kids enjoyed the bunkbeds and all the games that came stocked in the house. Christina was very accommodating and communicative throughout our stay. We arrived during a snowstorm and lost power very briefly. It was not a problem since the house was stocked with flashlights and the driveway was plowed by 8am the following morning. We hope to return again!
5.0 / 5.0
The home was more than I expected. It was a beautiful setting, 10 minutes away from Bousquet Mountain. It was very welcoming with nice furnishings, comfortable beds and "decor right up my alley". We are definitely interested in going back again.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. Christina was kind and responsive throughout our stay. The house was great, with ample bedrooms/beds so everyone in our group could have privacy. The house was also great for the two little ones (one and two years old). Beautiful lake and we enjoyed hiking in the Pittsfield State forest and snowboarding at Bousquet Mountain right nearby! Thanks so much!
5.0 / 5.0
A fantastic home for a large group. The beds were so comfortable and the home had plenty of private rooms. Fun board games and an awesome collection of books and dads. Excellent kitchen for preparing group meals. So cozy and a beautiful setting!
5.0 / 5.0
What a beautiful house and amazing host!!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful weekend at Christina's house. Online description was on point. Christina provided all the information we needed prior to our stay and while we were there. We love the ample indoor space with lots of natural light. Great back yard. We love the outdoor space. Plenty of options for outdoor seating to enjoy the natural surroundings Comfortable accommodations for the entire family. Great location! The 'mustache' welcome mat did not go unnoticed and was appreciated. Thank you.
5.0 / 5.0
The house had everything we needed. The views and location were better than expected. Plenty of amenities. Lots of towels. Clean throughout. All the firewood we needed.
4.0 / 5.0
Very spacious - great view - awesome yard
5.0 / 5.0
The property is better than advertised — spacious and very elegantly furnished, with amazing amenities for a big group and great kayaks and canoes for paddlers. Highly recommended!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property, very well supplied kitchen. Amazing lake. Wonderful place to initiate grandkids to lake life and kayaking. Very friendly owners
2.5 / 5.0
We had a wonderful family vacation at the lake! We enjoyed kayaking, paddle boarding and camp fires! The yard was plenty big to keep our 4, 5 and 7 year olds entertained with games. House was spacious enough for 3 families and conventionally located near grocery stores. We even tried a few breweries in the area. We would stay here again in a minute!
5.0 / 5.0
The set up of this house was perfect for our family.
We loved the lake! The fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and there was enough shade throughout the day to accommodate everyone.
5.0 / 5.0
Lake Onata
Great host, great house in a great location. It was even better than advertised.
5.0 / 5.0
Great base for exploring the Berkshires
Had a great time. The kitchen is well stocked. Nice to have the use of small paddle boats and fishing rods.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect place!
What a great place to stay! Dials was beautiful exactly as advertised. The property was just what we were looking for with two docs kayaks and canoes and great views. We had a great time and will look to come back next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful lake house
Second time staying here! My family and I really enjoyed staying in this beautiful, clean lake house equipped with everything that we needed.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing property!
Private setting on a quiet cove. First floor open floor plan is great for hanging out and entertaining on a rainy day. Love the decor - mid century modern of great quality and taste. Would love to stay here again in the summer!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely spot with great water views
We visited for Presidents’ Day Weekend with another family - four adults and three teenagers in all - and had a terrific time. The house is comfortable and well-appointed. We especially enjoyed playing games at the dining table with a snowy lake out the large picture windows and a cozy fire burning behind us in the living room. Would stay again for sure.
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay
The property and house were beautiful and just as described. House is clearly loved by the owner! Plenty of room for our family of 6.
Great communication with property owner. We lost power during an ice storm but owner was in constant contact. We really appreciated the care.
5.0 / 5.0
Homey lake house retreat in the Berkshires
Had a wonderful stay at this spacious and cozy house with 6 family members. It is roomy and would comfortably fit and sleep 11. We quickly felt at home cooking, playing board games, and watching some playoff NFL games. Warm with a central fireplace, tucked in besides a lake. We had some very cold weather, but that didn't detract from our experience. We went tubing one day and skiing another at nearby Bosquet mountain. Would stay again in a heartbeat. Thanks Christina!
5.0 / 5.0
Simply beautiful!
The house is gorgeous as pictured but no picture can truly depict the views of the lake! our three families gathered there for our annual Thanksgiving trip and we had a blast. Everything is just right! the kitchen is fully stocked, there is plenty of seating, the fireplace is a huge bonus and the firepit and row boat were a hit with the guys and the kids!! we had an amazing holiday weekend and even got to enjoy the first snow fall of the year :) Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely time at the lake
We had a perfect fall weekend. The house was cozy, had a great kitchen, a lovely fire- we’ll definitely return!
5.0 / 5.0
Family Getaway
The house was great. Location was perfect right on the lake. It was very clean and well stocked when we arrived.The kitchen was very good. I would definitely recommend this house.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful!
Well equipped property for playing on the lake with plenty of yard and board games, ample hang out spots to accommodate all, and a great location for exploring the Berkshires. Christina was great, too!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Pittsfield?
The average price for a rental in Pittsfield is £160 per night. This rental is £399 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tranquil Lake House Getaway on Onota Lake. 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 Tranquil Lake House Getaway on Onota Lake pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Tranquil Lake House Getaway on Onota Lake?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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