Spectacular setting on your own private lake close to it all!

Lee, Massachusetts
$670 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

This is the perfect Berkshire home to swim, hike, leaf-peep, ski, sled, engage in the cultural attractions of the neighborhood (Tanglwood, Jacobs Pillow, Shakespeare and Co etc.), RELAX and get away only minutes to Stockbridge main st, Lenox and Lee.

A 1/4 mile driveway takes you to a private vacation home on its own (2.5 acre) lake. A sophisticated aeration system runs 24/7, and keeps this one of the healthiest swimming holes in the Berkshires! The loudest sound is the water runningout of the lake into the stream that empties into the Housatonic.

The setting is gorgeous with a 5 person hot tub built into a large deck overlooking the water.

The space:

A large great room with a stacked stone fireplace is the center of activity. The house is 2500 sq ft, featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a large sun-room with a (brand new!) sofa bed with memory foam mattress for extra company.

Totally open floor plan downstairs, you have a kitchen and dining area open to the Great Room, with a cathedral ceiling all overlooking the water.

Outside is a large wrap around deck with a hot tub built into the deck. At night, you can take a wonderful soak while studying a sky that is filled with stars.

There is also a fire pit to make s'mores, and plenty of open area behind and in front of the house for activities. There is a ping pong table in the back as well.

The house sits on 36 private acres, with hiking, swimming and fishing as some possible activities. Across the road is a park that has additional hiking trails. And all this is in the heart of the Berkshires, less than 5 minutes from downtown Stockbridge and Lee and less than 10 to Lenox, and just over 10 minutes from Great Barrington. But TOTAL privacy!

The Massachusetts Turnpike is 5 minutes away. Driving time to Boston is 2 hours, and New York City is 2.5 hours.

Summer:
We are 10 min to tanglewood, Shakespeare and Co, the Norman Rockwell Museum and 15 min to Jacobs pillow. A short drive (per above) to all the other wonders of the Lee/Lenox/Stockbridge/Great Barrington area!

Winter:
In the winter there is a huge sledding hill on our property right behind the house. We are 15 min drive to the awesome Butternut and Bousquet Ski Areas and 30 min to Catamount.

Other things to note

Arrival is 5:00 pm.
Departure is 12:00 noon

Central air, and ceiling fans in every room.

Turkeys, ducks, and Heron are your only neighbors.

Floor Area: 2500 sq. ft.

Occupancy: Suggest 6 (it is a three bedroom), 8 is possible comfortably (using the sun room which has a queen pull out) and there are beds for 11 but would be tight and subject to our approval (aka families with small kids this would be appropriate, 11 adults less so).

Non smoking only

Children welcome

Location Type: Lake View/Lakefront, water view/waterfront

Theme: Away From It All, Family, Couples, Friends

What we have:
Central A/C, Basic Soaps, Internet Access, TV, Ceiling Fans, Clothes Dryer, Fireplace, Firewood, Hair Dryer, Heating, Linens, Local maps, Local restaurant guide, parking, towels

Kitchen: Blender, coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishes/utensils, dishwasher, freezer, grill, microwave, oven, fridge, stove, toaster

The master bedroom is on the main floor which has a new King Size Four Season Mattress, overlooking the water. The new (2020) hot tub is on the deck outside the master bedroom. There is a full bath in the master bedroom. Sunroom has a queen sofa-bed There is a second full bath on the main floor as well. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen and a daybed/twin, and one with a twin over full bunk bed and a daybed/twin. There is a third full bath upstairs.

Note that 100% of the cleaning fee is passed on directly to a local family-owned cleaning business, Berkshire Family Cleaning.

Capacity:
8 guests are welcome as long as at least 2 are children. No more than 6 adults.

Lastly - know that if you are interested in MORE space close by, check out our other listing next door: Prop ID 2083033

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Day Bed Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Freezer Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Table Tennis TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Local Maps
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: NO Smoking In The House! Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Ted W.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    Everything it was promised to be and then some! Excellent stay: clean home, beautiful property, fantastic amenities. Location is super convenient to downtown areas and Butternut Ski Resort. Well-equipped with: towels, linens, dishware, firewood, grill & gas, washer/dryer.

  • David G.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    Having a long weekend to relax and recharge was the goal. The Heron House did not disappoint. This is the 3rd year in a row that we’ve stayed here. Emily couldn’t be more responsive as an owner. Lee, Stockbridge, Lenox and Great Barrington are all just 25 minutes away. Plenty of restaurants and shopping are close by. Sitting in the living room at night with a roasting fire in the fireplace with a glass of wine was the perfect way to end the day! We will be back!

  • Lisa E.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 30, 2024

    This property delivers on all of its promises! The setting was as beautiful as a postcard, our dogs loved running around the property which they could do because there were no close neighbors, the house immediately felt like home, and despite being remote had all the modern conveniences. The private lake was a blast and we enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub. The on-property trails were well maintained and we enjoyed the hike. Emily was very responsive to any questions we had. A++, we will definitely be back!

  • Diane C.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 22, 2024

    I cannot say enough positive things to say about this property and home. It had every plus to us for an absolute picture perfect all the way around stay! I/we definitely want to go back! The owner could not have been more accommodating, friendly and very easy to reach when I had a question. You could Not ask for more! PERFECT! - Dee

  • Sinan K.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Very comfortable house, well equipped and maintained. Close to many nice towns and activities.

  • David F.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Two adult couples and our pups. Wonderful home set far back from the road on a lake. While the interior of the house is quite inviting, with the open concept and hight first floor rooms, fire place and great kitchen area, we were constantly drawn to the outdoor spaces. The Deck! View of the lake and wooded area. Hot tub on deck. Walking trails. We went out a couple nights, there are many very good dining choices. But the nights we stayed home and cooked in were the highlights of our stay (just go to Guidos to stock up, if you haven't been there, you'll see).

  • Paul H.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    A beautiful private setting within minutes of endless Berkshire Mountains activities. The house was equipped with everything you need and was spotless. Having a pet friendly property was an added bonus!

  • Jill R.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2024

    Stayed Mar 14, 2024

    We loved the house and location and everything about it. Will definitely return.

  • David G.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2023

    Stayed Nov 9, 2023

    This is the second time we’ve stayed at the Herin House! If you’re looking for a relaxing, charming and we-energizing stay, this is the place! The tranquility of sitting in front of the fireplace while overlooking the pond is exactly what the doctor ordered! We absolutely plan on making this an annual event!

  • Colby T.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2023

    Stayed Nov 3, 2023

    Just spent a lovely weekend with family and friends in the perfect weekend getaway home. The house is in an idyllic location, close to many wonderful places to visit in the beautiful Berkshires. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet and restful respite.

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Includes taxes and fees
$670+
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