Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut!

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5.0
Outstanding(105 Reviews)

Chalet in Berkshires, MA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this chalet rental

This beautiful gem has been lovingly cared for by our family for almost 20 years—and has served as a relaxing retreat all year round. Our goal: to make you feel like it's your home away from home. It's comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated in the French country style—and is the perfect spot to relax or use as a home base for all your Berkshire activities.

It is family-friendly with child gates for the stairs—and plenty of games, toys, books, and movies for your children. No kids? These things are tucked away so you don't need to use them if you don't want!

There are 2 bedrooms upstairs: one master with a king-size bed and one smaller bedroom with a twin bed and pull-out twin bed. There is one downstairs bathroom. An open downstairs floor plan flows from the living room (with a wood-burning stove fired up by plenty of wood we have stored for you), to the kitchen to the dining room.

There's a super comfy pull-out sofa with a queen-size bed in the living room if you need extra space for your family or friends.

Off the dining room is the beautiful screened-in porch where you can sit for hours relaxing and enjoying the breeze and sounds of the Loom Brook from the back of the house. A connected deck allows for easy grilling with the gas grill.

In the summer, our house is just minutes from Lake Garfield, where there's a lake beach perfect for kids and adults alike! A lifeguard is present during the summer months—making it perfect for swimming out to the floating docks (it will bring back camp memories!). You can also canoe and kayak on this lake. We have sand toys, beach umbrellas, and chairs ready for your use. Love to hike? The Appalachian Trail crosses our road, which is perfect for walking any time of the year. We're also situated right near the Beartown State Forest with all its trails. Love to mountain bike? We have one bike available for your use; feel free to bring up your own bikes and ride along our dirt road — or on the nearby trails.

We're also close (about 20 minutes) to blueberry picking and apple picking.

We're 40 minutes from Tanglewood, 45 minutes from Jacob's Pillow, and just 25 minutes from the town of Great Barrington with its restaurants, bars, Triplex cinema, and the historic Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center.

Fall brings the beautiful splendor of the fall foliage home here; it surrounds the house and everywhere you turn. Go for walks, take in kayaking or canoeing on Lake Garfield, or just take a visit to the nearby Taft Farms for their pumpkins, fresh cider and hot donuts, and corn mazes.

Our home is just 15 minutes from Butternut Ski Resort, which is where our children have learned to ski from age 3. It's the perfect family resort and our home is close enough to put season's passes (or just one-day passes) to good use. You'll love coming home to the warmth of the wood stove and the comfort of our home. We also have snow shoes available for your use.

We are minutes from the town of Monterey, which is small but quaint. We are also just minutes from the Roadside Cafe, the perfect country diner for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Wednesday through Saturday. (There's also Great Barrington, Stockbridge, Lee, and Lenox—as well as Pittsfield...which is 45 minutes away...for more delicious restaurants.)

We are about a 25-minute drive from the outlets in Lee, about 30 minutes to Stockbridge (with the quaint and historic Red Lion Inn) and Lenox with Miraval Resort and Wyndhurst Manor & Club (where you can play golf), the Kripalu Yoga Center, and Tanglewood (as well as Canyon Ranch).

Pets are allowed by individual request.

Upgraded Internet (2020), with two satellite dishes, allows for more Internet surfing, Zoom calls, and at-home work. An additional DISH satellite offers more than 100 channels on the TV.

Our goal: to have you fall in love with our home just as much as we love it. We want you to feel this is your Monterey home away from home!

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(105 Reviews)
5.0
Jul 2024
The house was so sweet and cozy. The hosts created a warm and welcoming environment. We would definitely stay here again!
4.0
star 5 empty
Jul 2024
We really enjoyed this little home in the Berkshire mountains. It’s near to many beautiful small towns, quiet in the evenings, and has a fabulous screened in porch to enjoy birdsong and forest views. We appreciated the beach gear and loved swimming at the lake just a few minutes away. The roads to and from the home are unpaved gravel, so visitors should know getting to the house is best for cars with all-wheel drive.
5.0
Jun 2024
When we arrived late to check-in, feeling extraordinarily drained from deep loss and arduous caregiving, being greeted by a comforting bottle of white wine and chocolate shortbread upon arrival was a wonderful warm first in all the years we have rented from VRBO/Homeaway. Valerie is the most caring, flexible, hospitable host we were blessed to connect with so far. We enjoyed the lush green deciduous trees and nesting birds checking in on us, among other lovely elements in the calming view from the dining room table and screened in porch. The air conditioning works well, and the rooms make you feel warm and cozy. The kitchen is very well stocked with cookware and spices! The king sized bed is the most comfortable we have stayed in to date! We had our dog with us and he was right at home, snoring our feet as we spent one of the days reading and resting. If you want a calm peaceful setting, away from the fray, but not far from a fabulous sushi restaurant, this is the place for you-and your fur family!
5.0
May 2024
When I saw this listing for rental I had to have it! This would be my dream home cute and cozy tucked away Into the Woods in the mountains we had stayed to attend my sister's wedding we got to enjoy the fire pit in the backyard my children loved that it was stocked with board games and they were even toys in the children's room we wish we could have stayed longer to enjoyed the screened in porch
5.0
Apr 2024
Had a great stay with our dogs. The house is close to hiking trails and Great Barrington. Very peaceful setting in which to relax.
5.0
Jan 2024
Perfect spot to relax
5.0
Jan 2024
Had a great family stay at this property. Property owner and check in/check out processes were easy going, kind and simple. Our children enjoyed access to the childrens’ toys and books as well. The roads leading to the house did require 4WD in the snow and the location was great for skiing at nearby Butternut.
5.0
Nov 2023
The house had everything one could need. The location was awesome…so close to restaurants , coffee shops, and big Y grocery store. Too cold with our visit, but close to state park and hiking trails. The wood stove was perfect for cozy nights watching movies. Screened in porch with lots of rocking chairs and seating was great to relax with a glass of wine..and yes, it was chilly but still sat out there. You can hear the water from the brook at the edge of the property…which was soothing. We took long drives to explore all the surrounding towns. Valerie, the host, answered all my questions - quickly. She suggested Old Inn on the Green for our Thanksgiving dinner, which was incredible. She will make your stay perfect!!!

FAQs

How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Berkshires?

The average price for a rental in Berkshires is R 5,439 per night. This rental is R 937 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this chalet?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this chalet?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut!. Enjoy the water!

Is Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut! pet friendly?

Yes! This chalet is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Cozy Monterey Family Chalet, Minutes From Lake & 10 Minutes From Butternut!?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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