Berkshires Family Inn – For Getaways & Big Groups! Walkable to Butternut!

Great Barrington, Massachusetts
$1078 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 6

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 15

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This charming former tavern and stage coach inn makes the perfect four season getaway. You'll feel like you've taken over your own private New England B&B. Enjoy everything the Berkshires has to offer from the shops and restaurants in Great Barrington, music and cultural events of Tanglewood to the north and great skiing at Butternut ski resort which is within walking distance of the house.

Known locally as the Turning Point Inn, the main part of the house was built in 1850 and has a long history as a stage coach inn, local tavern and more recently a bed and breakfast. The layout is perfect for family gatherings when you want to be able to stay together but have your own private rooms to retreat to at night. It is conveniently located near many hiking trails (notably the Appalachian trail crosses nearby), waterfalls, swimming holes, parks, music festivals in the summer, and of course Butternut Ski resort just down the main road. Enjoy the great outdoors , downtown Great Barrington, or just a quiet night with good friends and family around the stove in a cozy dining room.

This beautiful historic house features 7 fully furnished bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, 3 of which are ensuite. Each bedroom has it's own separate key and locking doors for added privacy. The main common spaces are spacious yet cozy, each possessing it's own unique charm. There is a family room with a wood burning stove and television with Chromcast and DVD player with a wide selection of DVDs. The sitting room has a working fireplace and maintains much of it's original character and decoration. The dinning room is cozy yet can comfortably accommodate 15 people with plenty of space to spare. As a former Bed and Breakfast the house is equipped with a commercial kitchen that includes a Viking stove and oven, coffee maker, toaster, water heater, microwave, dishwasher, large restaurant grade sink and professional cookware. We stock all the plates, bowls, cups and flatware you will need to entertain large groups. There is also a laundry room with a full size washer dryer.

During the summer months the main floor remains cool during the day with the stone and wood floors tempered by the cool evenings and mountain breezes. In the winter you can use the wood burning stove in the family room and the gas stove in the dining room. The fireplace in the sitting room is unfortunately under maintenance and not available for use at this time. The bedrooms on the second floor have their own air conditioners and individual smart heating controls to accommodate everyone's temperature preference. The house itself is nestled on 1 wooded acre with a large lawn. There is an outdoor picnic table where you can enjoy a glass of wine in the evening or your morning coffee.

Please note that this is an old house built in the early 19th century. Things are worn and there are many imperfections. If you are looking for a brand new renovated experience, this may not be the house for you, but if you are looking for a clean large space with plenty of private bedrooms and bathrooms suitable for a large group of people and having a fun time then this is the place for you.

We really fell in love with this house the moment we saw it and we know you will too. We look forward to hosting and sharing this special place with you!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    6.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 15

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Review Review

  • Matt R.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    Great house with plenty of bedrooms and space! Perfect location for a ski weekend.

  • Jeffrey G.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    The house was clean and huge…. Lots of room for many people and activities!

  • Walter M.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    The Turning Point stay was excellent in every respect. We had a large group (11) and all had great sleeping locations, some with ensuite bathrooms, all in short distance to them. Kitchen was awesome for large group cooking and service. Nothing lacking! Location great for Great Barrington attractions, Guthrie Center, Breweries, food markets, Appalachian Trail hiking a 5 minute drive. Host Mike is very welcoming and responsive to any questions. We would definitely come to stay again!

  • Johnathan B.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Wonderful old house, very comfortable space for a large family gathering. The kitchen was well-equipped, and exceptionally clean. The host was communicative and responsive, although everything was so well-thought out on his part, we didn't have much need to talk to the hosts. Excellent location, less than five minutes to Great Barrington, and twenty to Tanglewood and Lenox.

  • David P.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Great house. More then Enough room for two families. Clean and as described. Super close to butternut ski mountain.

  • Amy C.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    It was a quirky and interesting house!

  • Karin M.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    We were 11 seniors ages 74-84 and we found the house to be spacious and comfortable for all. It does have some minor peculiarities like a bedroom without a door but overall it is great for a group. The large kitchen and Diningroom table provided ample space for both prep and eating together. If it is very hot out, all the window AC’s cannot all be used at once or it blows the breaker . The owner was quick to respond however and show us how to reset it. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. And would recommend it for a group as long as you don’t require everything to be new and perfect. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

  • Elle L.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2024

    Stayed Apr 5, 2024

    Interesting and lovely! We had a great time and the hosts were very welcoming and responsive

  • Tracy C.

    Submitted Feb 26, 2024

    Stayed Feb 23, 2024

    The house was a great place for our group of 11 to go to. Comfortable beds, good kitchen Cozy. Grateful for Mike the property manager who helped us with an issue that popped up. Very responsive. Would recommend

  • Anthea K.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2024

    Stayed Jan 26, 2024

    Seamless stay at this quirky property. Three families with a bunch of kids. Perfect to get to/from Butternut which is just a few min away.

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$1,078+
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