Great Barrington, Massachusetts
A short drive from New York City or Boston, or a flight into Hartford or Albany and you're in a new world of peacefulness - Gemini's Place in the Berkshires. Surrounded by tall trees and flowering shrubbery, kick off your shoes and relax on the screened porch with your summer read. Or if you're feeling energetic, you're steps to the lake - swimming, fishing, boating - or minutes to the Appalachian Trail for an afternoon hike.
The Berkshires are famous for their cultural opportunities - musical, theatrical and dance productions - and who could resist an evening picnic supper on the 'great lawn' of Tanglewood combined with a premiere performance of the Boston Symphony or Pops at their summer home.
Many guests take advantage of the Berkshire's fine restaurants but if you prefer to cook, the pantry is stocked with basics so you can spend your vacation funds visiting places of interest like Tanglewood, the Norman Rockwell Museum and Studio, Jacob's Pillow, the Edith Wharton House, the scenic railway, golf courses, secret waterfalls in Mill River, dozens of unusual antique shops and the hidden treasures of Stockbridge, Lenox, Lee and Great Barrington. Come, we promise you'll have a good time!
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This was a great place for us, very comfortable and well thought out. Deidre was very responsive. We did find it a little difficult to find after we turned off the paved road when we first arrived. It might not be possible to find in the dark! Great place!
We had a lovely time swimming, fishing, playing board games, and just enjoying time together. I wish we had stayed longer and will definitely return.
Extremely clean and well kept house in cute quiet neighborhood right by lake. Perfect weekend getaway
This charming cottage is nestled in the woods a short walk to a beautiful lake. Visiting in late October we were not expecting to be able to enjoy the screened in porch but due to exceptionally mild weather, we had lunch and relaxed on the porch watching and listening to the leaves fall. Close to Great Barrington and Stockbridge for dining and shopping. We hope to return soon!
This is a lovely, small, 2 bedroom cottage in a community of cottages on Lake Buel. The listing describes it well. Deidre communicated with me easily and quickly, though we didn't need to contact her during our stay b/c everything we could possibly need was in her write-up. The cottage was very clean. Diedre has decorated the cottage with care and whimsy (bathroom walls mural, folk decorations in each room). The furniture is adequate but on the older sider. Internet is DSL, so not fast. The kitchen has a full complement of everything you need to cook with, and all appliances work perfectly. In fact, there is a supply of basic spices and supplies one would need to cook. I loved the gas fireplace that warmed us up in the morning and evening since it got cold (40's) while we were there. The trees around the cottage and the lake were beautiful. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly stay again.
We had a fantastic stay. The house was very homely with everything you could need. The lake was just a few steps away and a lovely place to relax with a drink and a great view at the end of the day. As was the porch with candles all around at the house and grill to use. The location was beautiful in a quiet cul de sac, with a few houses around but lots of woodland. It was an easy drive to Great Barrington, Appalachian trail routes and mountains around. Diedre was a great host, providing a detailed breakdown of everything about the house (perhaps there could be a printed version in the house?) and answering questions about our stay in advance. Check in was very easy with the lock box. The house is a little tricky to find in the dark, so along with the instructions Dierdre provides, google maps finds it but doesn't know how to make the link from Downs road to the house (so follow Downs road and keep going!). We had the best time. Thank you!
Owner bent over backwards to help me get through the process (which I confused). Lovely experience!
Delightful and refreshing as well as cozy and inviting. Although I was there for 'work ( a part of the Berkshires Art Festival as a vendor) we met/brought in friends in from Minnesota and had good visits, went to plays and toured the Mount and other local attractions. The kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed meals there as well as dining out. Easy access to grocery and other amenities. LOVED the screened in porch/deck and appreciated that there was a washer/dryer on premises. Boon! The drive in the first time is an almost challenge - if you miss any direction - but once there - all becomes clear. The Lake was inviting and cool woods in the heat of summer relaxing. (hooray for ac and fans when needed) It was easy to feel at home. Contacts with the owner were friendly and she/they were very accommodating in special requests. Let's meet here again was our feeling as we left our vacation time. Thank YOU for sharing your Berkeshire escape spot.
We enjoyed every minute of our stay in the New Marlborough house. It is nestled in the woods but still close to all major attractions in the Berkshires. The owner has thoughtfully provided everything you can want to make one's stay convenient and comfortable, whether a full set of kitchen equipment and spices, linens and towels, or games. The screened-in porch was a delightful place to start and end the day for eating, reading and just relaxing. We look forward to renting it again next year.
A very clean and comfortable home and stay. Was a beautiful location. The whole family enjoyed the stay.
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