Monterey, Massachusetts
Sweet, newly renovated cottage, in a blissfully tranquil setting on Lake Garfield in Monterey, MA. Secluded, private, yet close to amenities, the cottage sits on a secluded 9 acre wooded lot along with one other house. 100yd walk to the private dock (shared with the other house). Monterey is at a higher elevation in the Berkshires (above Great Barrington), so the air is cool and refreshing during most of the summer. The cottage has been completely renovated and is equipped with WiFi and air conditioning. New, open-plan kitchen has full range of appliances, including dishwasher. Full-size front loading washer and dryer. Living room contains a plush L-shaped sofa, flat-screen TV/DVD player with Direct TV package, wood burning stove, and lounge chairs. Indoor and outdoor dining areas. Workspace with desk and bookcase. The master bedroom has a queen bed with high quality gel mattress, antique dresser and antique wardrobe. The spare bedroom has a queen on bottom/full on top/combination bunk bed, also fitted with high quality gel mattresses. Large porch with dining and lounging seating. Overhead fan and baseboard heat. Linens, blankets, pillows and towels provided. Outdoor lounge chairs, fire pit, propane BBQ grill, and x-large 2-person hammock. One Canoe and two kayaks.
A 15 minute walk from the cottage is the village of Monterey, MA. Dotted with pre-colonial buildings, it is a hidden jewel in the Berkshires. Within walking distance there is an honesty farm stand where you can get the freshest veggies, as well as a farm that produces goat cheese from their own herd. Monterey is home to the historic Bidwell Museum. Monterey is a 20 minute drive from Great Barrington, where you can find a large variety of restaurants, grocery stores, theaters and shops. In addition, all the attractions of Great Barrington and the Berkshires are at your fingertips: Tanglewood, Kripalu Yoga Center, Norman Rockwell Museum, Hancock Shaker Museum, the Clark Museum, the WE DuBois Museum and the Naumkeag Museum.
Natural beauty abounds. The Appalachian Trail is nearby for hikers, and beautiful back-country roads are here for bikers. Your neighbors will include owls, eagles, herons, ducks, and possibly a curious baby bear (please don’t leave food outside!). A perfect, soothing get-away.
Cottage Features
- Approximately 1,275 sq ft. Sleeps up to 5
- 1 queen bed in master bedroom. 1 queen bed/1 full bed (bunk) in second bedroom.
- Extremely comfortable gel mattresses
- Covered porch with sitting and eating areas
- Indoor and outdoor dining areas
- Propane BBQ grill with accessories
- Air conditioning
- Wood-burning stove
- X-large 2 person Hammock
- Outdoor lounge chairs with fire pit
- Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances. Full size range and refrigerator. Microwave and dishwasher. Toaster oven, basket type and individual pod coffee makers, blender. High quality pots and cooking utensils
- Full size front-loading washer and dryer
- TV with DVD and Direct TV package
- 900MHz speed Internet
- Fans
- Linens, bath towels and beach towels provided
- Hair dryer
- Landline phone
- Private dock (share with main house)
- Dogs under 20 pounds allowed. $150 cleaning fee
A note concerning cellphone reception. We are in a natural area, so cellphone reception may be limited to texting. Alternatively you can use Skype, WhatsApp or the landline for local voice calls.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, as we found the cottage most comfortable, and its location perfect in every aspect.
We really enjoyed the cottage. It is perfect for a couple trying to get away and disconnect. We loved using the wood stove for the ambiance more than anything. The near by hiking, restaurants and small town atmosphere were just what we needed.
I loved the cottage. It was equipped well and very private. I have absolutely no complaints and I would love to visit this property again for a longer period of time!
I loved it. Quiet, in the woods at the end of a dead end gravel road - no traffic. Lovely farmers porch to read and enjoy the wildlife and view. Fire pit in front yard. Property manager and owner very responsive. I was there in late fall so didn't use the kayaks and canoes available down by the lake. Met friendly neighbors on my walks. I definitely plan to return.
Very private, woodland sanctuary filled with birdsong. A lovely covered porch with comfortable chairs provided a great place to have morning coffee, read a book and watch the birds zooming among the trees. The cottage is well equipped and comfortable.
Very clean and neat accommodations. Plenty of variety in cookware. Well kept home. Loved the peaceful area where this home is nestled.
There was plenty of room to place the food and personal items throughout…plenty of room for 2 of us. Felt there could have been a few more items in The kitchen, such as cookie sheet and grill utensils, but we managed (we cooked most of dinners there for the week). Overall, it was a good experience.
We had a lovely relaxing time at this cottage, whose location is a perfect mix of seclusion and convenience. The cottage itself is a quirky combination of new and old. Clean and comfortable, it was filled with many thoughtful details, like the wonderful bedding, buttersoft throws on the sectional sofa, nightlights, and lots of hangers. I did need to do some remote work while there (it’s hard to get away completely!), and was happy that the internet access was fast and reliable. As noted, the caretaker, Mike, was very pleasant, checking in to assure us he was around if we needed anything, but otherwise unobtrusive. During the course of our stay, temperatures ranged from low 30s to high 80s, and the cottage was comfortable throughout. The deep porch makes a wonderful outdoor space for rainstorms or hot sunny days. We ate meals out there, and used the rocking chairs to hang out and watch the wild turkey hen foraging in the woods. Great Berkshire vacation spot!
Peaceful location with partial view of the lake. Well stocked with linens and other products for laundry and bathroom. Close to places of interest and great hiking trails.
We were looking for a true get-away, where we could spend a restorative week doing as much, or importantly, as little as we chose. The Cottage was roomy, cozy, with very comfortable beds, a wonderfully hot shower with excellent water pressure, and a VERY fully equipped kitchen - which we greatly appreciated. We took daily advantage of the canoe and kayaks and explored the little inlets of Lake Garfield. Beautiful birds, a charming red fox and many cute little chipmunks made appearances during our stay. The comfortable rocking chairs on the porch made a great place to read on a rainy day with a cup of coffee - and later, a glass of wine. A pretty perfect stay in the beautiful Berkshires!
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