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Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Monterey

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Interior
Interior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Monterey, MA
  • Place, Otis Ridge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bidwell House Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashintully Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Monterey

Heart of Monterey.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Bidwell House Museum and 6 miles (10 km) of Ashintully Gardens with a stay here. Otis Ridge and McLennan Reservation are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Otis Ridge - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Bidwell House Museum - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ashintully Gardens - 16 min drive - 9.9 km
  • McLennan Reservation - 18 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Ski Butternut - 20 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 41 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Inn On The Green - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Paige's Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grouse House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gedney Farm - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Santarella - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires

LIVING ROOM: Bright light and high ceilings with new couch, chairs, Sonos speakers, and more.
KITCHEN: Fully-outfitted kitchenette with new butcher block counters, Samsung appliances, and table for four.
PRIMARY BEDROOM: New queen bed, wooded views, refurbished mid-century teak dresser.
LOFT BEDROOM: New double bed in loft above living room.
BATHROOM: New vanity, countertops, and shower with great water pressure
PROPERTY: Make the most of the outdoors in a new outdoor shower, bbq on a new Weber grill, roast s’mores around the fire pit, and play horseshoes, bocce, or corn hole surrounded by nothing but nature on 3 secluded acres
LOCATION: Enjoy the heart of the Berkshires in just minutes to hiking, biking, swimming, farmstands and more. Drive to Great Barrington (20 mins), Stockbridge (20 mins) and Lee (20 mins) for dining, bars, shopping, and more. Check out live music at Tanglewood (30 mins), arts at Jacob’s Pillow (20 mins), shopping at Lee Premium Outlets (20 mins), or spa & wellness at Canyon Ranch or Miraval (25 mins).

A few important details to highlight before booking:
- No washer/dryer but there are laundromats in Otis (10 mins) and Great Barrington (15 mins) with self-serve and wash-and-fold options
- No AC but new ceiling fan in living room and several standing/table fans available if needed
- No closet but there is a large chest of drawers
- Handrailing has since been installed on the main entrance.

Cottage is 510 square feet (including loft).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 599 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number C0336951930

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.9 mi (40-min drive) away from the Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires to the beach?

This vacation home is 15 mi (26-min drive) from Iroquis Waterfront.

Does Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Magnolia Bluffs Casino (29-min drive) is nearby.

Is there free parking at Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires to downtown Monterey?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Monterey.

Cottage Retreat in Heart of the Berkshires Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

A M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace & Quiet

Very clean and sweet cottage that was exactly what I needed!
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2023