Kick back among the wooded hills of the Berkshires at Half Moon. The rustic exterior of this log cabin gives way to naturally chic spaces inside. Take in the fresh air from the large deck, complete with plenty of comfortable seating, or grill out and relax in the covered outdoor dining area. Contemporary decor and a colorful kitchen create the perfect atmosphere for playful connection at home, while the charming town of Great Barrington is just a ten-minute drive away with shopping, dining, and entertainment. Surrounded by trees and tucked at the end of a long private driveway, Half Moon is a woodsy retreat packed with style, privacy, and convenience. AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay. Local Attractions: Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Bidwell House Museum, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Norman Rockwell Museum, Hancock Shaker Village, Historic Deerfield, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort Visiting the Berkshires is a must for anyone looking to pair a gorgeous natural landscape with an exciting cultural and culinary experience. The abundance of mountains, lakes, and woods here makes it easy to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, from rafting and fishing to ziplining and hiking. Stunning in any season, this region is famous for its food scene, which values local ingredients, and you’ll find many farm-to-table establishments in the southern areas. Explore classic New England architecture, a growing array of performing arts, and dozens of towns and trails. The Berkshires are waiting with variety and beauty you won’t find anywhere else. Home Truths: - The living room window is cracked and we are waiting for the replacement window to arrive. - This home accepts a maximum of 2 pets. But pets must be approved in advance and are subject to an additional fee of $150 per pet. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet. - Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request. - This home is located in the Berkshires, so you may encounter wildlife such as bugs and insects. - The lawn care company comes weekly to service the lawn. ​​​​​​​Parking Details: - Carport accommodates 2 cars - Driveway accommodates 3 - 4 cars maximum ​​​​​​​ This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib available. A high chair can be provided upon request with at least 24hrs advanced notice. Just ask and we are happy to accommodate you and your little ones! --- The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom / King bed Bedroom 2 / King bed Bedroom 3 / Queen bed Bedroom 4 / Two queen beds. + 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats --- Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit. This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions. As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.