The Playhouse: 7,000 Sq Ft of Berkshires Modern Luxury & History

Lee, Massachusetts
$1364 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 20

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

** Check out the Playhouse on the Netflix series The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. It's included in the Gourmet Stays episode.**

The Playhouse is the PERFECT venue to house friends and families of brides and grooms. Unfortunately WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE WEDDINGS.

Featured in Berkshire and Boston Magazines, #1 on VRBO in the Berkshires.

Built by Westinghouse and then part of a Vanderbilt Estate, and the first property in the world to be powered by AC electricity, The Playhouse is a renovated iconic Berkshires property that once served as a theater space for America's greatest innovators, with visitors from President McKinley, to Nikola Tesla and Lord Kelvin, and is now hung with fine art, and includes an in-house yoga studio, two kitchens, seven sleeping areas and five bathrooms; amenities include lakefront access (an 8 min walk), and the best Berkshire views. Come relax at this historic home under 25' cathedral ceilings, connect with friends and entertain inside (We have a Yamaha upright piano.) , or on the Victorian-style courtyard.

We are close to multiple ski resorts:
Bousquet 11 min
Butternut 20 min
Catamount 30 min
Jiminy Peak 35 min

Feel good about your stay: all electricity comes from our rooftop solar panels. We reduce plastic waste by using eco-friendly soaps and cleaning products (with reusable containers).

One 84 smart TV and (2) 60 screens for family movie viewing (Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, etc). As we encourage unplugging, the house does not have cable tv.

Nearby: Wyndhurst Manor and Club (Golf and Spa), Tanglewood, Shakespeare and Company, The Mount and Jacob's Pillow (we LOVE Jacob's Pillow) performances are all within a few minutes of this centrally located property on the Lee/Lenox border. Stockbridge and West Stockbridge are also nearby. Property management is on call to assist.

A welcome basket of local goods and fresh cut flowers greet your party.

Breakdown of sleeping areas with a number for each bed below:

Bed 1) Primary suite with queen bed, sitting area overlooking Victorian courtyard and in-suite bath and pedestal bathtub with a view

Beds 2, 3) Main floor bedroom with two twin beds

Bed 4) Main floor bedroom with a full size bed

Bed 5) Main floor bedroom with a queen bed

Beds 6, 7) Loft / office with queen and twin sleepers (semi-private)

Bed 8) Downstairs bedroom with queen bed and dedicated bath

Bed 9) Downstairs main room one convertible queen sleeper

Beds 10-15) Downstairs 600 square foot yoga room is convertible to a bedroom with dedicated bath. One convertible full sleeper and five high-end queen Aerobeds can be set up there

The five bathrooms have radiant floor heating and there is a pedestal tub in the Primary Suite; all bathrooms with custom reclaimed 300-year old heart wood vanities finished in the Japanese shou sugi ban style.

Central air conditioning and heating is by high efficiency heat pump.

The Playhouse is for residential use only, and the rental policy includes the requirement to adhere to the Rules and Regulations noted in the Rental Agreement.

The maximum number of guests is 20, but there is an additional $30/day per guest above 14.

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

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 7000 Sq Ft (650 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Center Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Music Library Netflix Stereo Streaming Services Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 20

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Melanie M.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    The Playhouse is a phenomenal place to host a party! It had EVERYTHING we needed and more. Both the host, Daniel, and the house manager, Ashley, were helpful and responsive. Their documents and information about the house were awesome, and we couldn't have had a better time. Thank you!

  • Kristen M. S.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    Traveled to the Playhouse with four generations of women in my family. The space was gorgeous, comfortable, and accommodating. We were totally content hanging in this beautiful location. The sheets and towels were high quality. The kitchen was fully stocked with all of the appliances and tools we could need to prepare meals. Plenty of parking for all, and there were multiple spaces for everyone to sleep comfortably. We select a different location every year to go to, but seriously considered just coming back here. Would highly recommend.

  • Michael K.

    Submitted May 28, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    A huge space and incredibly clean! We had a wonderful time on this beautiful property! The kitchens and outdoor grill were amazing! We loved the fire pit and canoe! The beds were clean and comfortable! I highly recommend this paradise in the Berkshires!

  • Giyana A.

    Submitted May 21, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    Great place for a big group of friends with kids!

  • Dorothy N.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2026

    Stayed Apr 24, 2026

    We had a wonderful stay at the Playhouse! The house is absolutely beautiful and quite large -- while still comfortable and easy to make oneself at home. We love to cook and the kitchen was more than fully equipped with everything we needed to create wonderful meals for my mother's 90th birthday family gathering. We did puzzles, had drinks outside, played ping pong, and went for beautiful walks to the lake and the nearby farm. The caretaker and host were both great and extremely responsive. We will definitely be back next year!

  • Mackenzie T.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    The playhouse is one of the best rentals I’ve ever stayed in. The pictures don’t do it justice. It was the perfect place for our large group and the hosts were very accommodating setting up the beds for us and providing lots of great recommendations, etc. Would 100% stay here again.

  • Justin K.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2026

    Stayed Feb 16, 2026

    everything was perfect!

  • Joshua G.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2026

    Stayed Feb 27, 2026

    Great house for a family and friends get-together, with tons of space for fun and clean, new bathrooms. Great experience for us.

  • Karen G.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 5, 2026

    Responsive host. House is great for large groups. Thuu is a us the second time we stayed here. Kitchen is well appointed. The bed situation limited. The bedroom on first floor really needs a queen bed. All the beds in the large bedroom in lower level are aero beds. Ok for kids but not real beds. Sheets are really cheap and the sofa in the main livining room is very cheap and very uncomfortable. Not really an actually sofa . More like a platform with foam cushions. Overall the place is great but could really stand some upgrades based on the cost to rent it.

  • Jordan Kevin Y.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    Daniel was very caring and understanding the communication was great and the way we had a time at that house was everything!!

  • Kendra D.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    The host was very prompt in answering any questions we had. All the beds/linens were very comfortable. Great location - easily accessible to Stockbridge, Great Barrington, and Jiminy Peak.

  • Lizanne C.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Beautiful location and beautiful home. House lay-out supported distinct living spaces for multiple family members. Kitchen was incredibly well-stocked, and we loved the Yoga Room!

  • Maggie W.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Our group of 13 women had an absolutely incredible weekend at The Playhouse. The home was spacious, with enough room for us to either all be together comfortably or to spread out and enjoy time doing activities in smaller spaces. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need and more. There were enough bathrooms and sleeping spaces for everyone. We loved that the dining room table was large enough to accommodate everyone for meals and games. We had great communication with both Daniel and Ashely before our arrival and Ashley was available when we had questions during our stay. No one wanted to leave and we are already making plans for coming again.

  • Norain S.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Excellent stay in the Berkshires. Property was amazing. Home was perfect for 5 couples and 7 kids under the age of six. Loved the history, layout, playroom, and grounds.

  • Jeff S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    Had activities and entertainment for all ages and the kitchen had every item imaginable.

  • Steven R.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    My friends and family stayed at the playhouse for a long weekend together and had a lot of fun. We were a group of 10 adults and 8 children, and there was plenty of space to accommodate everyone. We really liked how open the entire first floor and kitchen were. It made for a lot of fun cooking big meals - and the kitchen was stocked with all supplies needed. And the downstairs made for a great play area for the kids

  • Kathryn B.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    Such a roomy, beautiful house. Loved the location too. We enjoyed our stay very much! Very clean and everything you could want or need was there.

  • Daniel P.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    The Playhouse is absolutely spectacular. The home itself is full of history and honors its roots. This is a unique stay that can host 20 people, which was perfect for our friends trip. We had a great time cooking meals together and exploring the surrounding area. The location is perfect, private but still close to major towns. The hosts were extremely quick and helpful in their responses, provided great guidance/advice, answered all of our questions and addressed all of our concerns. Highly recommend staying here! Thank you Ashley and Daniel!!

  • eileen s.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    We are a group of 7, traveling together for almost 20 years.We have our bucket list of locations!And…yet…We are always looking for the perfect place to stay.The Playhouse checked all our boxes!First the location…Lee , Massachusetts,centrally located in the heart of the Berkshires …yet off the busy main road, steps from a nearby lake, closeby museums, great restaurants, the amazing cultural summer festivals ie.Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, and minutes from the best ever ice cream factory complete with a dairy and their own cows.The house really does have 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and lots of additional space to accommodate sleeper sofas, aero beds, and sleeping bags!Think sleeps 20!!!Two great kitchens, chocked full of amenities, outdoor space with a grill, and three levels ( the first floor has games galore and ping pong, and a room dedicated to yoga, exercise and yet space to find cozy nooks and crannies and settle in with a book!)You have a three person canoe at your disposal.And happily there’s Ashley, the house manager, no problem is too big in her capable hands.Plus she knows what to do and where to go and how to make it happen in an area chocked full of things to see and do!So you can be big:A family reunion, a bachelor party, …or small:a getaway for two, or like us …a group of friends who like to travel , have more friends over, cook, and for two weeks find our happy place, one that’s amazing and works.We all highly recommend The Playhouse!!!

  • Marielena V.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    The house and the outside are lovely. The house is big and spacious with lots of beds and bathrooms. The kids congregated in the downstairs playroom and the adults in the main floor, even though the main floor did accommodate all! The facilities are beautiful and the views extraordinary. It is well located, near the High Lawn Farm and the Lake which we used throughout our stay.Overall, it was a super house for our family to be togther!

  • Julie C.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Fantastic in every way. Thank you!

  • Dana A.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Had such a wonderful time at the playhouse. Ashley was super helpful. Everyone had a great time from toddlers (room with toys was a nice surprise!) to adults and grandparents. Only downside is there are no king-sized beds - that's clearly shown in booking and doesn't take away from the experience. Would definitely recommend staying here for next big get together.

  • Melissa A.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    What a special place to share a weekend with our extended family. Leading up to our stay the property manager, Ashley, reached out to understand how we’d like the sleeping arrangements set up before we arrive. Super accommodating.When we arrived the house was exceptionally clean and set up exactly right. We were also welcomed with fresh flowers and a super thoughtful locally sourced gift basket. The house is beautiful and comfortable and perfect for small children. It really felt made for families while also artfully curated and decorated…a rare mix. Gathering for meals around the large dining table and preparing them in the amazing kitchen with our family was very meaningful and memorable. And easy! The house has everything you could ever dream of needing!Can’t say enough about Ashley and her careful and warm care for us and our experience. So grateful for our time at the Play House.

  • John F.

    Submitted May 7, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Everything could not have gone more smoothly, we were surprised with how well the space accommodated all guests, it was very comfortable and everyone had a great time relaxing. Everything from booking to arriving/checking in and departure went off without a hitch. The property manager was great with the preparation of the house to accommodate the group’s specific needs, and always immediately available. The house is in a great location, private but very close to town to enjoy shops, restaurants etc. Would give 6 stars instead of 5 if I could. Thank you to the owner, property manager, cleaning staff and everyone else involved behind the scenes. John

  • Carolyn K.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    We had a spectacular stay at the Playhouse! There were 15 of us, and there was plenty of space for everyone. The accommodations were sparkling clean and everything in the house was gorgeous. Ashley was very easy to reach and checked in on us to be sure we had everything we needed. We are planning to come back!

  • Justin K.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    It was our 3rd year staying at the Playhouse and it has helped make our family vacations very magical and memorable. It’s a great place for big meals, family fun and entertainment, and super spacious.

  • Larissa M.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    We just had a great girls weekend at the playhouse! Due to the snowy weather we spent a lot of time in the house. It worked out perfectly! Lots of space for a large group to spread out. Sleeping arrangements worked out great and were comfortable. Ashely was great at communicating and very helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone!

  • anna t.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2025

    Stayed Jan 23, 2025

    A group of 13 of us celebrated a bachelor party here - the house was incredible! Beautiful, unique artwork and accents and completely stocked with everything we could need. It was so spacious and had plenty of rooms and nooks for everyone to be comfortable. We were here in the winter and weren't able to enjoy the outdoor spaces, but we absolutely would come back in warmer weather! Hosts were communicative and helpful and there are plenty of activities in the area, from breweries to mountains and restaurants.

  • Melanie S.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Jan 8, 2025

    This is my 3rd stay at the Play House over the past several years and it's just the best place to return to. As usual, everything was perfectly appointed and Daniel and Ashley were super accommodating and communicative. The group I was with was blown away by the uniqueness of the property. We'll be back again!

  • Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    Had a great stay with large family at this unique property. Plenty of room for everyone. Great location to explore the Berkshires. Highly recommend.

  • Marc G.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    We really really enjoyed your amazing home! Beautiful, interesting and what an incredible history! Great kitchen we really enjoyed cooking in it Plus the ping-pong and the games were also great. Our eight year-old niece really enjoyed them very much as we did! Multi hour game of Monopoly was fun and not something we’ve done in a long time. Would love to return !

  • House of F.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Our stay at this stunning property was truly unforgettable—one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever visited. Daniel and his team were incredibly attentive and easy to reach, always ready to help with even the smallest questions. I couldn’t recommend this place more highly.

  • Christopher M.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    House was fantastic - with plenty of space and we really enjoyed the fire pit. Great place to relax after doing the Pan Mass Challenge Unpaved. The kitchen was so nice we skipped going out to dinner an ate there. Ping pong and foos too!

  • Michael B.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    The Playhouse was a beautiful and dramatic space to host some close friends and family for our daughter's wedding. Everyone wants to go back next year for the anniversary!

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