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

This property is a gem. We stayed 3 nights to ski at Butternut and loved how close it was to Great Barrington. This house feels like you are staying at a family member’s home. My kids loved all the books and Legos and asked every day if we could come home early so they could have more time to play. Highly recommend!

The host was welcoming and very responsive. we all loved the Chalet which has everything you need and is very comfortable and cozy. Greaf place.

Everything was great.

This place had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway! Quiet location, beautiful views, wood burning stove and everything you need to cook a nice meal in. But close enough to restaurants and grocery store for supplies. Highly recommended!!

Great stay! Wonderful Hosts! Fantastic place with amenities, location ideal for autumn. Perfect time!

The house was clean and stocked with everything that you could need and more. The king size bed was so comfortable!

Exceptional as always!!

Beautifully decorated and comfortable. Screened in porch was like sitting in a cathedral in the woods.

My second time here and it was a great time!

What a lovely retreat! We needed a home base for 48 hours of exploring the Berkshires and this was a perfect spot. We had a fantastic brunch at the Roadside Cafe and a yummy dinner at Cafe Adam in nearby Great Barrington. This home was a nice location for day tripping to multiple nearby state parks for hiking and birding and was a quiet, well apportioned spot for an easy - if short - stay. I only wish we could have had a longer visit … perhaps next time!

Sweet and cozy, nestled in the woods. Reasonable 20-30 minute drive to many sights (eg, Norman Rockwell Museum). Has everything one could need for both the kitchen and activities. Impeccably decorated and exquisitely organized.

We loved our stay. The kids' room has plenty of toys. The kitchen had everything we needed. The place was very clean. But the best part was the screened-in sunroom. It was our favorite room to just sit and hang out in while listening to nature.

Very relaxing

Very nice chalet/cabin. Everything you need for cooking and comfort. The woods are peaceful and beautiful. A good base to relax or see the Berkshires.

A charming little house with everything you need in a great location that is near so many fun things to do. Host is extremely responsive and helpful.

My son and I had a great weekend at the chalet. It is almost inside the Beartown Mountain State Park, so has easy access to the walking trails, including the AT! We had a great weekend.

This is my second time renting the chalet. Peaceful and quiet just down the road from the newly rebuilt Roadside Cafe and Beartown State Forest. Lots of great hiking or swimming around Benedict Pond. From the moment I stepped into the house I never wanted to leave! I will be back as often as I can.

House is as described. No complaints!

We had so much fun winter hiking in our March stay. Woodstove made it so cozy and warm. The house is just as described and as shown in the pictures. TV is updated downstairs. We will definitely return!

We had such a wonderful time at this cozy chalet - so close to our favorite ski mountain - Butternut- and to Great Barrington for apres ski dinners. Valerie was such a gracious host and has thought of everything when it comes to making sure the house is set up with everything you need. We hope to be back next year!

Valerie and the Owls Nest are the best!! We had another lovely weekend getaway in the Berkshires. Valerie is a gracious, accommodating host who thinks of everything and just makes the experience complete.

We so enjoyed ourselves in this wonderful modern chalet!

Stayed to hike in the area and visit family. Grateful for the communication around wildfires in the area, and very glad we came. Short drive into Great Barrington for dinners and comfortable accommodations.

We enjoyed our recent 4 day stay. We had a great time hiking numerous trails in the area including the trails behind the house from the Boswell House Museum. The house was very cozy, and very well stocked with everything one would need. The king bed was very comfortable. Thank you Valerie!

We enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and secluded just as we had hoped for. Beautiful surroundings and close to anywhere you want to go in the Berkshires.

This house was located in a beautiful wooded setting. Plenty of room for three people.

The home is one of the cleanest we rented. It had everything one needs, very homey.

We were in the area for work and it really fit the bill after a hard days work Thanks

Our annual Berkshire (anniversary) escape was another one NOT to be forgotten, and this cozy camp was perfect for us. Close to all the hiking trails, shopping, and of course all the restaurants. Our time while at the property was mostly spent out on the beautiful screened porch enjoying some wine. Thank you so much!!

Beautiful little cottage with an amazing back porch! Everything you could possibly need has been provided and directions were clear and easy to follow. We loved the wood burning stove! It was a great home base while my husband and I explored the Berkshires. We can’t wait to come back for another awesome visit.