Monterey, Massachusetts
Supremely relaxing modern home in wooded setting with screened in outdoor porch as well as a firepit, patio and gas grill. Close to public town beach in addition to semi private Lake access with kayaks and paddleboards. Close to Butternut, Catamount, Jimney peak as well as excellent hiking and biking. Great Barrington, Tanglewood, Jacobs pillow, great restaurants and markets close by.
We had Thanksgiving with family. Great kitchen. Enjoyed the wood stove and views of the woods. Nice big fenced yard for the dog. Our only complaint was that two of the beds had aero mattress which aren’t the most comfortable to sleep on. Overall we had a great stay and would go again.
The house is clean and very pretty! The owner provided so much helpful and useful information prior to the vacation starting. The yard is fully fenced and my dog loved the yard!
We had a wonderful fall weekend exploring the area, hiking and relaxing in the house with family. The house was even prettier in person, very clean, well equipped, has a beautiful screened-in porch and all the furniture including the beds, are comfortable. Howard was helpful and responsive. We would definitely come back!
Such a lovely home, in a great location, near many attractions! Our family of four adults and two small dogs had a wonderful vacation!! The home is spacious, beautifully decorated and has everything you need. We especially enjoyed the screened in porch for early morning coffee and evening dinners. I can’t say enough about this property except that it WON’T disappoint.
My 7.5 year old son and I stayed at this house for close to three weeks and it was exactly what we were looking for. My family and I have been coming to the Berkshires for over five years in both the winter and summer and have been on the eternal rental search mostly due to space and cleanliness. Our search is finally over. The house is very spacious, clean, and easy to access. The screened in porch is fantastic and the kitchen had everything we needed. I was able to exercise in the basement and do work as well. Any question I had Howard was easily reachable and accomodating. The house is two minutes from Lake Garfield which we went to many times with our dinner after my sons day at camp. Only things to know and they are beyond minor—if you are not familiar w the Berkshires Monterey is a teeny bit further so easy to Great Barrington but adds some time getting to Lenox, Pittsfield and beyond. The smaller room where my son chose to stay is the only one without air so it did get hot in there. Would recommend having a fan accessible. In my case he could have easily changed rooms he just chose not to so that is on us. And finally for the two of us the TV set up was fine but for a family of four or more its a little awkward but definitely doable and two of the bedrooms also have a tv. I will definitely be bringing the rest of my family back in the winter and I know the four of us will have a great time hunkering down, cooking, and hanging out.
We had a wonderful 3 night stay! The house was immaculately clean and even nicer in person than the pictures. We visited Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox and Becket, which are all between 15-30 min away. The lake access is a short drive. We enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding on Lake Garfield. Howard was a great and attentive host. He was very responsive to questions we had about the house and area. We would definitely stay again. There’s so much to do! The house is surrounded by woods and was very quiet. We loved the screened porch and making a campfire at night. We also enjoyed walking our dog on the street which was very quiet and safe for walking. Will be back for sure!
The house was truly lovely, photos are accurate. So peaceful and quiet we loved our morning coffee on the back porch. Howard was available if we needed him and the househad everything we could think of. It was a wonderful trip and I definitely recommend the house!
The house is absolutely wonderful and in a beautiful part of the world. Howard was a great host - extremely responsive and eager to help. We had a few minor issues (neither of which were Howard’s fault) and he was in constant communication and gave regular updates . We will be back!!!
Beautiful house in a peaceful wooded area! Lake access is very easy and the lake itself is a lovely little lake. The owner is very easy to communicate with and helpful,
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home in Monterey. The house is beautiful and well equipped, and the owner is extremely helpful and communicative. There had been a big snow storm right before our stay, and the owner went above and beyond to make sure the house was ready for us. Wonderful stay!!
My family and I were looking for the perfect winter getaway while spending the week skiing at Butternut mountain and exploring the Berkshires. Howard's house is perfect for everything you are looking for in the Berkshires. From wilderness seclusion, beautiful modern kitchen, comfortable/peaceful vibes and proximity to Butternut (13 minutes) and Great Barrington (18 minutes) - this house is perfect for all ages and group types. We had young children, a few adults and the house suited our needs throughout. The kitchen has everything you could imagine and we cooked every meal each day at Howard's home. Each bathroom has all modern amenities with the absolute best body care products I've ever received when renting on VRBO. There is ample outdoor space for children to roam, families to gather in all seasons and to relax from a long day. The indoor screened patio is a must in warmer weather and the gas fire place inside is perfect while reading/watching TV on a cold night. The two queen beds may be more suitable for younger adults and children. There is no review that can truly do justice other than if you want a beautiful home with modern amenities and the peacefulness of this Berkshires this home is for you.
Howard’s place is amazing. It is newly renovated. Everything was clean and aesthetically pleasing. There was a lovely electric fireplace that was so cozy. Private location with easy access to great barrington. We will be back.
Clean, bright, and beautiful. Conveniently located nearby skiing, restaurants ….minutes from Otis and Butternut, this place is a gem! Howard was an excellent host and very accommodating! Will return!
We just stayed at this property for a long weekend over the holidays. Having rented properties for 15 years, this is an excellent property. The setting in Monterey is both private but also not too remote. The house has been recently very tastefully renovated and was really comfortable. The kitchen is well designed (it was freezing outside so we did a lot of cooking) and well stocked. The living space in really comfortable, with a gas stove that kept us toasty. All the bedrooms have very comfortable beds. There is even another bed in the finished basement, and that room also doubles as a workout space. The owner was great to work with, extremely and quickly responsive and we had no issues. We would definitely return to this property without hesitation.
Gorgeous property! Immaculate, warm, inviting and newly renovated. Host was wonderful. We would love to rent again. Backyard oasis. Nature spectacular. Close to all major cities and towns. We saw bears, deer, porcupines and foxes over our three days. Foliage was also spectacular. Thank you Howard and family!
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