Dock on Lake Garfield, 10 min to Butternut, Wifi, So Fun!

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Dock is a 5 minute walk from the house and has 2 kayaks and a canoe for guests.

New Kitchen: Dishwasher, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Propane Grill Outside of Kitchen

New Kitchen: Washer Dryer, Microwave, Stove (white door is full bath)

Living & Dining room, Wood burning stove in fireplace not seen in photo.

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Fireplace

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4 Mountain Laurel Way, Monterey, MA, 01245

Ski Butternut
‪15 min drive‬
Jacob's Pillow
‪23 min drive‬
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
‪26 min drive‬
Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

RENOVATED Charm: 1920's cottage with 3 acres of natural surroundings. A short, 5 minute walk via nature trail and stairs to dock on Lake Garfield with Adirondack chairs, 2 kayaks and a large canoe. 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms provides plenty of space for your family enjoyment. At home enjoy the large, bright family room equipped with a flat screen TV with Satellite service, high speed internet & DVD player. In addition, there is a large living room and dining room area with a charming old stone fireplace.

The screened in porch is another great spot to relax...featuring a table for 6 and a seating area to enjoy the (winter) views of the lake, yard & perennial garden. The kitchen has a large eating island area brightly lit with skylights and stool seating for 5. The kitchen is equipped for every cooks needs...and plenty of cutlery & plates to feed a crowd! The large master bedroom is downstairs with four additional bedrooms upstairs.

It's Always quiet and serene on Lake Garfield. The lake is over 300 acres but seems uninhabited! Everyone has loved our house...and our great town. We hope you will enjoy it as well!

Property manager

Mary Beth Lubeck

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number C0225144704

About the area

Monterey

Located in Monterey, this holiday home is on a lake. Otis Ridge and Les Trois Emme Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ashintully Gardens and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

Monterey, MA

What's nearby

Ski Butternut - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
Lee Premium Outlets - 21 min drive - 15.7 km
Jacob's Pillow - 23 min drive - 18.4 km
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 26 min drive - 21.1 km
Tanglewood Music Center - 31 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 39 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Grouse House - ‬11 min drive
‪The Old Inn On The Green - ‬17 min drive
‪Gedney Farm - ‬17 min drive
‪Farmington River Country Store - ‬13 min drive
‪Fratelli's Restaurant & Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dock on Lake Garfield, 10 min to Butternut, Wifi, So Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dock on Lake Garfield, 10 min to Butternut, Wifi, So Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dock on Lake Garfield, 10 min to Butternut, Wifi, So Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dock on Lake Garfield, 10 min to Butternut, Wifi, So Fun! located?

This family-friendly Monterey holiday home is located on a lake, 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Bidwell House Museum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ashintully Gardens and McLennan Reservation. Tyringham Cobble and Lake Buel are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

margarita g.

23 January 2025

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

Girls getaway

Lovely winter weekend getaway with the girls Easy swift communication with host

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spring H.

1 August 2024

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

Creative Retreat

We had such a lovely time in this incredibly charming lake home. It was perfect for our group of women artists getting away from the daily routine/scene while focusing on individual work. Much time was spent sketching/working on the screened-in porch, splashing around in the lake, and group dinners around one of the three dining tables on the premises. This house was well stocked with everything needed for a comfortable and fun stay: board games galore, multiple boating options, and various spaces to gather inside or out. Can't wait to return! note: As a lake house can get a little musky in btwn visitors, we noticed such upon arrival. Luckily this was mitigated once we turned on the downstairs air-conditioners and dehumidifier. (We were there during a heatwave of mid-80's during daytime.) There were also many fans throughout the house to circulate the refreshing nighttime air.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

29 July 2024

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

Would Recommend

Clean, comfortable and spacious. Could easily accommodate a large family or friend group. Kitchen set up to cook anything you like. Quiet setting but also has TV, wifi and games galore with lake access with kayaks and canoes.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

26 July 2024

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

Summer fun in the Berkshires

We had a lovely time at the lake house! This property was well suited for our group, which included grandparents and children! The twin bed rooms are perfect for children, and the 3 queen rooms work well for adults. It is important to note that only one bedroom is downstairs (the primary) and both bathrooms are downstairs. If you have seniors or anyone with mobility issues, they will need to use the primary queen bedroom downstairs as the stairs to the 4 bedrooms upstairs are quite steep. Likewise, both bathtubs are claw-footed tubs, so it may be challenging for anyone with knee or hip problems to use the showers. On a positive note, the bathrooms are well-appointed with bath towels, great water pressure and hot water, and have good lighting! The communal spaces are the real star of this property. The family room has 2 HUGE sectionals for lounging/enjoying a movie. The living room area was great for our group - we enjoyed family game nights and reading. The screened porch was a treat both during the daytime and evening for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors without needing to worry about mosquitos. There's lots of options for dining, and the kitchen had a great assortment of equipment for meal prep. The only A/C is on the first floor, but the upstairs was comfortable at night with the fans upstairs during our stay. The property was 15-40 minutes away from activities. Our host was very attentive. :) We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcie b.

4 October 2023

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

Cozy home

The home was well laid out and homey. The lake was an added bonus. We had a great few days away. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee K.

7 September 2023

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

Family Gathering

The house easily accommodated myself and the other 6 adult family members with me. It is well appointed with plenty of room to gather and relax. Both bathrooms are on the first floor which can be little inconvenient. The lake water is very clear and the kayaks are handy for exploring the shoreline. The path to the lake in fairly steep and it has some uneven footing. This wasn't a problem for our group but it may be something that some guests need to consider. The dock area is shared with other families but the one that we met were friendly and considerate. Overall, we had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

5 September 2023

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

Quiet escape

We had a wonderful restful stay at Lake Garfield. The house is well furnished with everything needed and is charming. I especially enjoyed morning coffee in the screened in porch. The path to the lake is steep so may be a problem for elderly o physically challenged folks. The boys did a lot of fishing and had pretty good results

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen C.

6 August 2023

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

Family summer holiday

This was our second stay at this property. Monterey is a quiet little town which is refreshing for us city folk but Great Barrington is close by for restaurants and shopping. There are innumerable hiking trails including the AT! The house itself is clean, kitchen is stocked with all the essentials, and the beds are comfortable. By far our favorite spot is the screened in porch. We highly recommend this listing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberlee T.

30 July 2023

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

A comfortable week with family

We spent 5 nights in this family-friendly home near Lake Garfield. The extra large sofas in the living-room provided ample space for playing online games as a group. 6 grownups had plenty of room with room for possibly 4 more people! The walk down the nature path to the lake gave us our daily leg workout and led to a pristine, very swimmable spot with 2 docks (one in full sun, 1 in partial shade) and their were plenty of chairs for both. The drive to Great Barrington was lovely and we ate twice at No. 10 - it was that good. My family wants to rent this cozy house again next summer. Thanks for everything!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

1 December 2022

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

Great stay!

We absolutely loved our time in Monterey. The home is spacious and beautiful. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

10 October 2022

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

Great Experience

Very comfortable house for all of us. We enjoyed the wood stove which really heats up. the kitchen is well equipped, has everything we needed; Very convenient to Great Barrington; the owner was very easy to work with. Hope to return again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Joe S.

29 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Fair stay

Well I think that the online photos were taken years ago. We drove by the house & then had to turn around. That was the start. From the entrance being crooked to the floors creaking the hose was older than we expected. Only modern appliance was the fridge & washing machine. Very small bedrooms upstairs to VERY SMALL bathrooms. Now the long walk to the dock. If you want to get in shape this is the place for you.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

20 June 2022

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

Friends reunion

Lovely stay. The lakeside is beautiful and so relaxing. Beds are very comfortable and there was plenty of room for all of us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

13 June 2022

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

Relaxing

Extremely easy, house was beautiful and spacious. Fishing from the dock was awesome. 22 fish in 7 hours, 5 different species. Had a visit from a bear, awesome. The path to the lake is difficult but doable for most people.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

4 March 2022

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

Charming place

Very charming and comfortable house with a lot of bedrooms. Great to have one room to hang out in farther away from beds upstairs so parents can hangout and not wake up kids. Owner was very helpful. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

18 January 2022

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

Great host and ski trip destination

Easy communication the host. Very friendly. Great area, will be back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Silver Spring, MD

11 August 2021

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

Charming house with access to Lake Garfield dock

Lovely house with all modern conveniences & a lovely porch overlooking the yard. Highly restorative.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

17 July 2021

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

Beautiful home and stay

We would have liked to know how difficult it was to get down to the water. Wife is 75 and couldn’t manage it. Bears gave us a thrill but scary for the grandchildren. The home was spacious and beautiful. Would recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

24 June 2021

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

College Reunion weekend

Our group of 7 from college had a great stay at this property, the home was clean and spacious and Marybeth was very responsive to any and all questions we had. The walk to the dock was a little farther than expected but nothing we couldn't handle. Once you're down at the dock though, you never want to leave. The lake was beautiful and quiet, and the fishing was amazing! Couldn't have been a better weekend away!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

21 April 2021

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

Very comfortable and quiet

A nice lake house, we came off season for a little break from our four walls.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vishesh S.

9 February 2021

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

Warm and charming

The property is located very close to Great Barrington and Butternut Ski Area. We had planned to ski for a day and this place was perfect for our group. The house had an antique feel but it was equipped with modern equipments and furniture for comfort. Mary responded prompty and was very helpful with the check-in/out and house instructions. Would definitely recommend staying at her place.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

3 January 2021

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

great getaway

This property exceeded expectations and had more character and charm than the listing photos showed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the host was very easy to work with and accommodating.. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ramona H.

27 December 2020

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

Great family home

This is a wonderful place to hang out, play games, get outside and just be together.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

29 November 2020

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

Wonderful getaway in Monterey

Our family of four had a lovely time at Mary Beth's beautiful home. Lots of room, a large kitchen, very comfortable beds, and a bookcase with many family games like Monopoly, Boggle and others. Wifi is very good. Too cold to swim in November, but we had a couple of lovely paddles in the canoe and kayaks on Lake Garfield Very convenient to Great Barrington and lots of other Berkshire spots. Wonderful screen porch for morning coffees. Hope to return in the Spring. Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

4 October 2020

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

Terrific place for a quiet retreat

We loved staying at Mary Beth’s place. It is large, and has several common spaces, so multiple people can enjoy privacy or quiet times. The area is beautiful. We were able to enjoy nice walks and hikes right out the front door. We also enjoyed Lake Garfield (Except for some loud motorboats on occasion.) Getting to the lake requires some downhill hiking (and uphill return). It is a little bit strenuous. The boats are right at the dock, which makes using them easy. The kitchen is well stocked, and large, making meal prep easy. The décor is attractive. And the sofas are cozy. The beds are very comfortable. There are 2 bathrooms, on the first floor. Since there is only one bedroom on the first floor, most guests will have to come downstairs to use it. Things that weren’t accurate in the listing: When looking for a place to stay, we rejected all listings that did not supply sheets and towels (as we anticipated a tight squeeze in our small car.) So we were upset when we heard at the last minute, only after we had paid in full, that we had to bring our own. Mary Beth said that this is COVID-related, but to the best of my knowledge, there is no science suggesting using freshly washed sheet (or washing guests’ sheets) endangers anyone. Likewise, we did not hear until a few days before our stay that “We will have limited supplies of toilet paper available for your use … Please buy ‘septic safe’ toilet paper.” It is difficult for us to understand why there would not be adequate TP for our use. We had to make a special trip to the store (at this time of COVID) to get a specific brand. And finally, we were asked at the last minute to either bring our trash to a Transfer Station (which was not open on the day we left) or to take it with us (impossible of our small car). We left it behind, but informed Mary Beth of that fact so someone could remove it. Since the fee included a cleaning fee, we were unhappy to have had these things outsourced to us. And from now on, before we make our final reservation with VRBO, we will ask, “Will there be anything required of us that you have not stated here, but that you will tell us right before we arrive?” And I would like to suggest that Mary Beth include these requirements in her listing, so that future potential guests can make an informed decision. That said, we are happy we stayed in this lovely house and area. And we appreciate all the nice touches.

About the host

Hosted by Mary Beth Lubeck

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English

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