Our family of 7 adults (ages 20-80) had an idyllic vacation. We spent many hours relaxing on the deck and by the firepit. The small lake was lovely for canoeing - we were the only ones on the lake other than a family of geese and a pair of herons. So peaceful! The house is a 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants in West Stockbridge and an easy drive to larger grocery stores and fun towns like Great Barrington. The kitchen is well-stocked, and the beds are comfortable. The steps to the second floor are steep, but the giant first floor bedroom and bathroom are a solution for anyone who might have trouble with the steps. We could have happily stayed another week and hope to be back again! Christopher was a great host!

We loved the house, the location, and the property. Great place to relax and enjoy the town and the area.

Chris is a great host. He was responsive to any questions we had. There was so much to do in the area that we were out for most of the day. It was great to come back to the peaceful property. We loved sitting out back. We started every morning with a quick walk down to Sixth Depot for coffee. Do not miss Turn Park sculpture garden which is just steps away. High Lawn Farms ice cream was a fan favorite. Great week!

Thank you Chris for a wonderful week! We enjoyed your "home away from home" on Shaker Mill Pond! The house has everything you need to call it yours during your stay. A wonderfully stocked kitchen, comfortable bedding, fully stocked pantry with coffee (Keurig or brewed) , spices, pots,pans and laundry supplies too! We used the kayak on the pond several times and walked to town for coffee at No 6 Depot (great muffins too) and explored the TurnPark! Using the home as a convenient base, we saw a BSO Concert at Tanglewood, Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Mt. Greylock, Waconah Falls and visit to Norman Rockwells' for the avid Saturday Night Post devotee. Checked out Great Barrington (cool vibes) and SoCo Creamery and spent a couple of hour rocking at The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge. When can we return?

A collection of family and friends - 10 in all - stayed at this terrific home over Presidents’ weekend and all had a superb time. The home couldn’t have been better fashioned for our needs - from a perfectly outfitted kitchen to lounging areas that worked for teens and adults alike. The proximity to four nearby ski resorts and cute towns (such as Lenox and Great Barrington) were huge pluses as well. We would rent this place again - in a heartbeat - perhaps during a different season to take advantage of the lovely setting: steps from a picturesque pond.

The house is clean and comfortable. What makes this property special is its location on Shaker Mill Pond! The view greets you as soon as you walk through the front gate into the yard. Kayaks and canoes are provided and the private dock is right there, making it easy to enjoy the water. The house is a very quick walk into town to visit No Six Depot (coffee shop) the West Stockbridge farmers market, etc. The location is also convenient for getting around to all Berkshires attractions.

We enjoyed our stay at the end of August. There’s so much to do in the area—Tanglewood, hiking, canoeing, good restaurants. The kitchen has everything you need, beds are very comfortable. Lots of places to hang out both inside and outside the house.

We enjoyed two weeks with grown children and a family friend in this remarkable West Stockbridge home, a perfect launching pad for Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, the Mount, Rockwell, Chesterwood, charming towns, and everything else in the Berkshires. Someone really lives here, so the home comes with everything you need, even for extensive cooking. The formal garden (with gazebo) is beautiful and maintained. I made heavy use of the kayaks on the pond, which provides a splendid view from the deck(s) and sun room. We tested the 3-system A/C on one really hot day, and they performed well. A special salute to our host, whose useful but brief guide to the home reflects an intelligent, practical mind treating guests as adults, instead of the more typical legalisms of a recent grad from a second-rate law school. Communications were excellent and prompt. Don't miss the quirky, creative, and sometimes moving sculpture garden at the cleverly named TurnPark, next to the Turnpike, about a three-block walk away. Not as striking as Storm King, but in some ways more intriguing. When you think you saw everything, look again.