Lee, Massachusetts
Bright and airy, cathedral ceiling, Post & Beam home situated in the heart of the Berkshires, minutes from Lenox, Tanglewood, Stockbridge, Jacob’s Pillow, Mount Greylock, Rail to Trails, October Mountain, the Appalachian Trail, 5 different ski mountains, Great Barrington, antiquing and shopping, and the world’s best sweets at Peace, Love & Chocolate. Three minutes to Lee town center, 6 minutes to the Lee outlets, and 7 minutes to both Stockbridge and Lenox. With 4 bedrooms and a Bunk Room, the house can sleep 12 people in beds, and 14 including a pullout sofa bed.
Description
From the moment you walk in to a wall of westerly facing windows full of afternoon sun and a Great Room with a 32ft ceiling, it is relax time. Comfortably furnished and well appointed with all the touches of home, you have multiple ways to relax indoors or out. You can flop down on either of the overstuffed club chairs or couch and put your feet up on an ottoman, go upstairs to the balcony and curl up with a book, retreat to your bedroom and take a nap on a firm but plush mattress, sit on the deck and watch as the sun dips into the trees, or bird watch at one of the feeders.
First floor:
The entire 1st floor is an open floor plan designed for family living and friend getaways, entertaining and free flow of movement. There is streaming natural light with a West-facing Great Room and dining area, hardwood floors in all the common areas and hallways, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and a walk thru kitchen with stainless steel Bosch and Frigidaire appliances, gas range and granite countertops. The dining area has a large farm table that seats 10 very comfortably (with 12 total spindle-back chairs, for extra guests) and a breakfast bar that has three swivel stools. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor: a bunk room with 2 solid-wood, sturdy, twin bunk beds that sleep 4 (kids much more comfortably but absolutely can fit adults); and a queen room with a sleigh bed and a dressing table (made by Chip’s grandfather). These bedrooms share a large full bathroom and there is a powder room down the hall. All of the bedrooms are carpeted.
Second floor:
When you climb the extra-wide staircase to the 2nd floor, you are treated to a view overlooking the first floor, the soaring timber ceilings and a loft-style common area. You can relax on the sofa or in an overstuffed beanbag, challenge your housemate to a game of foosball on our full size table, listen to music via Alexa on Harmon Kardon speakers, or choose from any variety of puzzles and boardgames. On the north side of the house are two spacious bedrooms with a full bath between them. One bedroom has a queen sleigh bed with a west facing view over the large deck and backyard, and a true old-fashioned wicker rocking chair. The second bedroom has two twin beds with an easterly exposure looking out over the wildflower garden. On the entire South side of the house on the second floor is the master suite. This is a breathtaking room with a cathedral ceiling, a cozy sitting area furnished with club chairs and settee, an ensuite bathroom with double sinks and a gorgeous claw foot tub, and a walk in closet with plenty of space.
Amenities and Decor:
The house is well appointed throughout, with a mixture of mid- and late-19th century antiques and contemporary furniture. Behind the closed panels next to the fireplace you will find a 55” 4K SmartTV, fully equipped with cable, 4K Apple TV, Netflix, Hulu, Max and AmazonPrime video. The kitchen and pantry have everything you need to make a dinner for 2 or 12, from spices and baking needs to blenders and serving platters. Additional amenities include: Pillow-top mattresses, down-alternative comforters, pillows, 100% cotton sheets and duvets (flannel for winter!), hair dryers, towels, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Braun coffee brewer, coffee press, Keurig coffee maker, toaster oven, food processor, pots, pans, slow cooker, blender, baking and serving dishes, knives and utensils. The basement also has a Peloton, a rower and space for the kids to watch TV and play games. Basic spices and baking ingredients are available, as well as condiments (tho many prefer to buy their own). Iron/Ironing board; mudroom; 400mbs wi-fi for multiple workers to stream simultaneously, smart TV, Alexa and speakers; apple TV, foosball; board games.
Property: 2+ acres, well set back from the road, huge yard and back deck to play, grill, or sit around a fire pit. 12 Adirondack chairs, 4 loungers for sunbathing, organic vegetable garden for use of fresh produce — we trade free veggies for weeding and watering. :-)
Location and things to do:
For Spring, Summer and Fall: 5 mins to laurel lake, 15 mins to the Appalachian Trail access, Hiking, fishing, biking, water sports, golfing and other outdoor activities abound! 10 minutes to Tanglewood and Berkshire Theater Company, less than 10 minutes to Lee, Lenox and Stockbridge for antiquing, fabulous dining, and more New England charm.
For the diehard skier, we are a 15 minutes from Butternut and Bosquet, 20 minutes to Otis Ridge (nighttime skiing!), 30 minutes from Catamount and 40mins from Jiminy Peak. In one 3-night stay, you could ski 5 mountains! There is also plenty of wide open space nearby to cross country ski and snowshoe, for those intrepid explorers.
Lovely, warm, extraordinarily clean, beautifully designed house. Easy access to owners and their agent. Their flexibility in our arrival and leave times was most appreciated.
Great house with an amazing layout. Everything was clean well set up. Chip and Kim were helpful and responsive. We'll definitely look into staying here again
Our family stayed at Chip's house for some leaf peeping and togetherness and his house did not disappoint. It had a beautiful property outside backing up to some beautiful mature looking trees. The house was so comfortable, clean and thoughtfully decorated and stocked. Thank you Chip for sharing your beautiful home with our family!
Cannot say enough great things about this property. The location of it was so central, felt like we could get to everything we had planned in 15 minutes or less. The house itself was perfect for our large group of 6 adults and 3 kids. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and the living spaces were nice and open. The house itself has stocked with so many games, toys, outdoor toys and kitchen supplies it really had everything we needed. The hosts were so accomodating and helpful, I think the best hosts I've ever worked with on vrbo!!
Amazing property great location, every need or question attended to promptly, owners were fantastic, available 24-7 even when They were in vacation in Europe with their family. Also provided us with booklet explaining everything from dining in near by restaurants to information regarding cultural sites and their favorite ice cream haunts. Signed up for return next summer prior to completion of stay!.
The house is perfect. A beautiful setting and there was everything in the house that we needed. So comfortable, spacious and bright. We loved being at this property and we will definitely be back. The owners were easily available to answer any questions. Highly recommend.
It was a wonderful week. The location, golf, beach access, board games and lawn games made the down times fun for all!! The Peloton was great! Overall the house was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed!
This was our 3rd annual weekend trip and overall, best location, property, and communication. House and yard in excellent condition. Beds were very comfortable, stacked firewood, more than enough room for 10 guys. Again, communication was great, with almost immediate responses to general questions we had during stay. Would recommend to anyone.
This is a fantastic vacation house! Our family has stayed here before, and it never disappoints. The hosts are easy to contact; the house is beautiful, well-appointed, and extremely clean. The kitchen is great for preparing family meals, and the set-back from the street was great for the many kids in our group. The house is serene and calm, and I always return to my work and life feeling refreshed after a few days in the Berkshires.
We will definitely rent here again.
Lovely responsive hosts, family friendly rooms, comfortable beds and furnishings huge back yard. A charming umbrella over the outdoor dining table provided shade on a sunny day..(.perhaps another outdoor seating area with shade would be good. ,) thank you Chip and Kim... it was great,!
Easy to rent. Lovely home. Great location. Close to everything that Arizona does not have!!!
Great house for our family get together of 7. Very comfortable, clean, well equipped!! All good!! Chip and Kim were responsive, kind, and thoughtful. Thanks for a great experience!
We were a family of three generations ages 11 to 77. The house and the location were perfect in every way. Everything was spotless when we arrived; the kitchen was very, very well equipped; and there were loads of indoor and outdoor games for children of all ages. The fire pit was a huge hit. Chip and Kim certainly know how to do this. You will not be disappointed.
This was hands down one of the nicest houses we’ve stayed in and equipped with everything we could possibly need. The landlord responded immediately to all questions and there is so much to do in the area the week flew by.
Chip and Kim are great hosts - very responsive and communicative. The house is very nice, and has lots of thoughtful touches like good water pressure, extra towels, games for kids, plenty of soap, tissues, toilet paper etc, and a fully Equipped kitchen including spices, etc. and good WiFi. A great choice for a family vacation!
Perfect place for our large group - it fit us all well. Peaceful location. Well equipped with anything you might need, and some thoughtful extras! Loved everything about it.
This was the perfect house to celebrate my sister’s bachelorette weekend! It was perfect for a large group to entertain in the family/kitchen area and hang out on the beautiful back deck! The location was so close to all of the events we had planned. The host was super helpful and left everything we needed and responded right away if we had questions!
We stayed for a long weekend with 9 adults and the place was amazing. Chip and Kim the hosts are extremely friendly and communicative. The house itself is well appointed and well stocked with everything. Everything is thoughtfully supplied. Looking forward to our next return!
My extended family and I have stayed at this property multiple times - it is extremely clean, comfortable, and great for kids and families. There is a large backyard and front-yard area, and it is set well back from the road so that everyone can run around outside without any traffic concerns. The owner is extremely acommodating and communicative. We hope to return again in the future!
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