Lakefront Berkshires Retreat w/ Deck, Dock & Boat!

This property was a great size for our group of 8, plus two little ones. The kitchen was stocked with all appliances and utensils we needed, and there was plenty of seating for lounging and eating meals together. The large deck and fire pit were also great spaces for the whole group to gather. The bathrooms were a little bit dated, but the host provided a wonderful variety of toiletries and soap products! We really enjoyed this quiet location; we were close to hiking trails, breweries, grocery stores, and small bakeries/ coffee shops. We had a very nice stay!

I don’t like to leave negative reviews. I know owners of rental properties have a lot to deal with and also manage quite a bit of wear and tear. But this property needs work. On the positive side, it could be a great spot - good location, great views and a really nice frame for the house to take it all in. The owners were courteous, got us plowed out of the snow storm, offered a late check out, and disclosed some of the issues in advance. On the negative side:1. Snow made the entries difficult to get into when we arrived.2. Cob webs and dust caked over much of the furniture and fixtures (undisclosed)3. Wood stove disconnected, plastic and duct tape covering the ceiling exhaust (partially disclosed)4. Tree damage on the ceiling interior (disclosed), large plastic and duct tape section of the internal ceiling (undisclosed).5. External roof damage from a tree on the back porch - a chunk of wood with a nail on it flew off and landed a foot next to us while we were on the porch (undisclosed).6. A window screen in the loft was off the window and laying on the floor when we arrived. That same window was broken and wouldn’t shut properly, swinging open in the middle of the winter.Having a rustic stay is fine. It’s a matter of taste I guess. But the broken loft bedroom window, the plastic and duct tape on the ceiling, and the chunks of wood flying off a damaged roof…. Probably time to pull the rental property off market for a bit and put some shine on it.

Great spot for a weekend getaway to the lake!

Lovely lakefront, but the house was not comfortable. Many broken items (shower, door) dirty, very unpleasant smell downstairs in the bedrooms.

Lovely lakefront but the house situation was not acceptable

The property was great overall. I was not impressed with finding cobwebs around furniture, or with the hair in the shower and the toothpaste on the sink, mirror mirrorandbehind behind

We went as a family to get away from the city life for the weekend. We have no complaints except that it could’ve been a bit cleaner in the sense that there were many cobwebs. Nonetheless we rlly enjoyed our weekend in Great Barrington

We had expectations of a peaceful rustic cabin in the woods, and this rental checked almost all of the boxes! The quaint town of Great Barrington was just close enough for convenience, but the house was rural enough to help us all relax and enjoy the quiet. We loved the dock and the firepit, and the house was well-stocked with firewood, towels, and toiletries.

I don’t want to publish review, but I really think the owners should let people know that two of thee bedrooms are in the basement and one has no windows. Also a big issue is the firing range next door. Gunshots every day and a poor dead bird on deck. Afraid to go outside!!!

If you really and I mean really like a get-away spot that has a musty smell, mold, cobwebs and a roof that leaks then this is the place for you. The pictures do not accurately reflect the home or the lake. The home is dark, the bath tubs are filthy. The place was booked for 6 adults and we were provided towels for four. There were no kitchen towels. The path to the dock appears to be dangerous and the dock is not sturdy. The lake is over grown and stagnant.

This house was the perfect get away house for out family! The place was clean and the kitchen well stocked! We had wonderful large family dinners and enjoyed heading into town for meals and fun too. We had the best hikes with are wonderful dog that we got to include, it was a very special week. Great location and the most peaceful and amazing views from the deck and the dock. Would stay here again for sure! Thank you for sharing your home.