Berkshire lake house on lake Garfield, Monterey MA; private, 5 BR, sleeps 12

A lovely spot, well equipped including fun water sports. We had a great time.

My family had an incredible week at this lake house! The house itself is filled with amenities, including travel essentials in case you forgot anything and a full first-aid kit. The game closet was stocked with options for all ages and tastes, entertaining our 9 and 13-year-olds, as well as the adults.The view from the porch was amazing, and we enjoyed many meals there. We loved having separate docks for swimming and fishing, and we were grateful for access to the boats. The lake was beautiful! We spent hours swimming, fishing, and boating. The owner was very responsive and kind.Just a heads-up: this is a six-level split-level house with even more steps down to the lake, so it's not ideal for those with bad knees. Also, as an older home by the lake, it had a camp clean feel, meaning we saw a few bugs and ants here and there. Nothing problematic or invasive, just what you'd expect. The only other downside was that only two rooms had air conditioning, making the other rooms a bit warm at night, even with fans.

This is a relaxing family home full of wonderful and unique knick knacks and vintage items. It has a great kitchen with everything you need and a dining room and two decks overlooking the serene lake. The beds are very comfortable and there are individual heating controls in each room. It is cozy and comfortable with its own charm that grows on you. And of course there are the beautiful Berkshires and Great Barrington to explore all around.

A simple, authentic cottage overlooking a marvelous lake… who could ask for more? And better yet, in easy range of all the Berkshires towns and arts venues.

I spent a week here with a couple of my fishing buddies. Plenty of room for everyone. Parking with a trailer is a little tricky but we where able to park 3 trucks and one trailer. Only issue I had was not enough lighting in the basement but that's just splitting hairs. I would definitely stay here again.

Lovely lake home. Fantastic location.

This is our second time at Steven’s house. Our family (husband and I along with 2 grown kids and their partners) plans a yearly getaway somewhere different every year. We had such a lovely few days at the lake pre-COVID, we decided to return for this year’s getaway. This time we spent a full week. Steven has the ultimate lake house. When you think of a family lake house, this is what you think of. The lake is clear, beautiful, and peaceful. Coffee every morning on the dock- a great way to start the day. All 6 of us spent some time on either the boards or the kayaks. Son in law did some catch and release right from the dock. Cooked some great family meals in the very spacious, well stocked kitchen. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for 3 couples and lots of space to just spread out and play some euchre. Add a couple nice drives around the surrounding hills and towns to see the local sights and you have a great week! Thank you, Steven. My family and I had a very nice, very relaxing time together. Your hospitality is kind, your responsiveness is timely, and we felt right at home.

Enjoyed our stay down by the lake! Easy to get to, everything was well described and thought out and Steven was easy to reach and prompt with any response. Great week.

A very lovely home with a beautiful view of Lake Garfield. The surrounding area is very quiet. The house itself has so much room to spread out for a family of 5 adults and also be together at the large dining room table and large living room. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans , dishes, etc. There is no AC in the main living area, but there are plenty of fans to keep it comfortable . And there’s always the beautiful front porch to sit on to feel the cooler air from the woods and the lake. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful family home with us!

What a perfect setting!! The owner is lovely to work with. The home is charming and spacious and just perfect for a group to gather..and it comes with a touching history too!