8/10 Good
John M.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and centrally located to beautiful surroundings and towns.
John M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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River Orchard Meadow
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5241.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sheffield, MA
- Magnolia Bluffs Casino12 min walk
- Ashley House12 min drive
- Ski Butternut22 min drive
- Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
River Orchard Meadow
Tasteful, comfortable & tidy family Berkshire home located on the Housatonic River minutes from all the Berkshire offerings. River Orchard Meadow is a quiet riverfront property in the charming town of Sheffield offering a serene vista from orchard, fields to water providing a rural, yet upscale getaway for a family.
This well-decorated property has 3 bedrooms plus an additional fully furnished & finished basement queen-bedroom for an additional charge. The home has 3 sitting areas - living room, entertainment room and a reading room. This sophisticated home is furnished with all the necessities and comforts to make your stay effortless and memorable.
River Orchard Meadow is a lovely setting with a flourishing vegetable and berry garden, new orchard (apples, cherries, peaches and pears) and a stunning fire pit to have evening gatherings. Our deck is outfitted with a charcoal grill and picnic table for 10, 2 large umbrellas, 2 large cushy club chairs and ottomans, and large outdoor fan.
We supply 2 recreational bicycles, 2 kayaks and yoga mats. There is an easy access 90-min gentle kayak route from the Sheffield Covered Bridge back to the property line.
The town of Sheffield has a charming Friday afternoon farmers' market in the summer, Dewey Hall music venue, bakeries and cafes, antique stores and casual restaurants within minutes. Catamount Mountain Ski Resort is 15 minutes away with winter and summer activities for the family.
One of the best hikes in the Berkshires is 10 minutes away in Sheffield, Race Brook Falls. You can dine and have a drink at Race Brook Lodge after.
No details are missed at River Orchard Meadow.
This well-decorated property has 3 bedrooms plus an additional fully furnished & finished basement queen-bedroom for an additional charge. The home has 3 sitting areas - living room, entertainment room and a reading room. This sophisticated home is furnished with all the necessities and comforts to make your stay effortless and memorable.
River Orchard Meadow is a lovely setting with a flourishing vegetable and berry garden, new orchard (apples, cherries, peaches and pears) and a stunning fire pit to have evening gatherings. Our deck is outfitted with a charcoal grill and picnic table for 10, 2 large umbrellas, 2 large cushy club chairs and ottomans, and large outdoor fan.
We supply 2 recreational bicycles, 2 kayaks and yoga mats. There is an easy access 90-min gentle kayak route from the Sheffield Covered Bridge back to the property line.
The town of Sheffield has a charming Friday afternoon farmers' market in the summer, Dewey Hall music venue, bakeries and cafes, antique stores and casual restaurants within minutes. Catamount Mountain Ski Resort is 15 minutes away with winter and summer activities for the family.
One of the best hikes in the Berkshires is 10 minutes away in Sheffield, Race Brook Falls. You can dine and have a drink at Race Brook Lodge after.
No details are missed at River Orchard Meadow.
Property manager
Rosie
Languages
Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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
On-site 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
Property Registration Number C0369092670
About the area
Sheffield
Located in Sheffield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ashley House and Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite and Scoville Memorial Library. Travelling with kids? Consider Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room and Ashintully Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sheffield, MA
What's nearby
- Magnolia Bluffs Casino - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Ashley House - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
- Catamount Ski Area - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
- Ski Butternut - 22 min drive - 18.3 km
- Lime Rock Park - 28 min drive - 23.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- Caddie Shack - 10 min drive
- Industry Kitchen - 11 min drive
- Bogies Restaurant & Pub - 14 min drive
- Picante S - 9 min drive
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Rosie
Our family loves the Berkshires. We have found the people kind-hearted, the family activities abundant for all 4-seasons and the food and shopping diverse. There is always beauty to be seen in the natural setting here in every turn and step.
Why they chose this property
This property is comfortable, easy, stylish and set in a gorgeous natural setting with nature all around. Just a few minutes from Great Barrington and Catamount you are in the country here. Sheffield offers just enough restaurants to keep you local too.
What makes this property unique
The property is located the Housatonic River which is nice to take a stroll along the path for morning walks. Also, the property has a wonderful fire pit that allows for seating and exterior lighting for a festive family evening by the fire.
Languages:
Spanish
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