Custom Home In Scenic Wooded Area near small lake, Sleeps up to 16

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16371.6 sq m

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Otis, MA

Otis Ridge
‪10 min drive‬
Jacob's Pillow
‪19 min drive‬
Lee Premium Outlets
‪22 min drive‬
Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

full bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The House - Set privately within the heart of the Berkshires, this sky lit, bright and immaculate year round home, will bring a smile to any face! The 'great room' splashed with sunlight and a soaring 20 foot granite fireplace is the heart of this wonderful getaway. Featuring 4 king bedrooms, and a huge upstairs loft with 4 queen beds. 2 full and 1 half bath, , smart TV in sitting room with library. Direct TV and internet access, 20 x 20 patio. Outdoor entertainment includes several games to choose from: Full length Bocce court, Corn Hole Toss, Dart Board, Ring Toss, Badmitton. Let your imagination run wild, creating family fun and laughter together!

After spending your day out and exploring, come back to cook away in our AWARD winning Gourmet 'Country Kitchen Magazine'. Plenty of room for all to gather while 3 or more cooks create in the kitchen. Enjoy friends and family in this open concept 16 seat dining area. Cook, talk, serve wine and cheese all the while being included in the fun. Featuring granite counter tops, Kitchen Aid Commercial-Style Gas Range w/double oven and griddle, 16 seat dining room table.

Hayes Pond: just down the professionally maintained dirt road, 1/2 mile walk leads you to a pristine and picturesque 30 acre spring/mountain fed private small lake; 2 areas for water access, one with a small grassy area for chairs, one area good for boat access. 3 person canoe, 2 -4 person paddle boat (all provided). Allows you to fish and swim. Big mouth bass and pickerel are only a worm away!

Property manager

Nick & Christine Femia/John & Maureen DeTone

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Loft area not suitable for 3 yrs or under.

Events

No events allowed

No Tents allowed on property of any size

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$200/stay $50/ over 2 dogs;. NO PUPPIES/NO CATS

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking in house.

Thanksgiving weekend is minimum 4 night rental.

Children 1-3 must be accompanied by adult in loft area. November 1 to March 31 - AWD, 4 Wheel Drive, or Snow Tires required for access to the house.

During prime time summer months, Memorial day - Labor Day, we only allow weekly rentals. Thanksgiving weekend is minimum 4 night rental.

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

Note from host: No Tents allowed on property of any size

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number C0134482250

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Otis

Located in Otis, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at McLennan Reservation and Old Baldy Wildlife Sanctuary, while Jacob's Pillow and Bidwell House Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Ashintully Gardens and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Otis, MA

What's nearby

Otis Ridge - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Jacob's Pillow - 19 min drive - 10.1 km
Lee Premium Outlets - 22 min drive - 16.8 km
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 26 min drive - 22.1 km
Tanglewood Music Center - 32 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Knox Trail Inn - ‬15 min drive
‪Grouse House - ‬9 min drive
‪Farmington River Country Store - ‬10 min drive
‪Jacob's Pillow - ‬20 min drive
‪Fratelli's Restaurant & Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Home In Scenic Wooded Area near small lake, Sleeps up to 16 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Custom Home In Scenic Wooded Area near small lake, Sleeps up to 16?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Home In Scenic Wooded Area near small lake, Sleeps up to 16?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Custom Home In Scenic Wooded Area near small lake, Sleeps up to 16 located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ashintully Gardens, McLennan Reservation, and Otis Ridge. Old Baldy Wildlife Sanctuary and County Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

2 December 2024

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

Amazing house

We spent the Thanksgiving weekend with friends in this house, everything was perfect for adults and kids. It’s better than the pictures ! It’s the perfect place for 4 families to cook and spend nice and warm time together.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

31 August 2024

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

Nice area/nice place

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

5 September 2024

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

Gorgeous House & Gardens

Beautiful house and property. Probably the nicest grounds and gardens i have seen. Its clear this is a well loved home. Great communications with owners. The house is as gorgeous as the photos show. We had an amazing stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

23 September 2024

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

Family Celebration

Wonderful home for our 15 person family celebration. Great large dining room for us all and gourmet kitchen where we all could participate in preparing meals. Bocce and badminton was fun and sitting around a fire on the patio. Went kayaking and canoeing on the lake and enjoyed the beautiful gardens. Such a well equipped and comfortable home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

13 August 2024

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

Very quiet, out in the woods

Beautiful home, spacious. Not near stores, but we knew that going in. Grounds are beautiful, kitchen well-stocked with dishes and pans, switches very well labelled, and excellent instructions left for us on-site. The gardens are top-notch, very impressive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

17 September 2024

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

Amazing home

House is wonderful, exactly as described. Fabulous for groups or family reunions. Kitchen has everything you could possibly need to prepare any meal. Our only regret is that we weren't around enough to really enjoy the property as we were in town for a wedding and were very busy. The road to the house was a tiny bit tricky late at night. But overall everything was amazing and would love to come back to really enjoy the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 August 2023

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

Family retreat

Excellent home for a relaxing retreat for our extended family. We enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion G.

18 June 2024

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

Family Reunion

The house accommodated our large group wonderfully. Extremely well equipped - we cooked many large meals and found everything we needed. The property is gorgeous. We range in age from 4 to 81 and it was comfortable and fun for all of us. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

27 May 2024

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

Family weekend

Great location to host a large family. Our teens loved the loft. We enjoyed many hours in the library playing games and relaxing. The patio, yard games and fire pit were fantastic. The pond down the road was great for the kids fishing and for a quick dip. Beautiful property. Would love to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

21 August 2023

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

Excellent house in the woods

A great place to stay and enjoy the woods and nearby ponds

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

theresa r.

19 August 2024

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

Family Vacation

It was the kitchen. It brought us closer. The feel good memories we shared cooking and eating will last forever. The hughe dinning table was also used for games and arts and crafts. The whole house gave us good Vibes. Our best to you John Theresa

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny L.

12 November 2023

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

Nice Place

Great Kitchen, plenty of room place had everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

16 October 2024

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

issue with one of beds upstairs

My grandson slept on top of the comfort and when he awoke he was bothered all night by something on the bed. When Jack woke up he found rat/mouse large pellets on his bed where he slept all night. They were green pellets. I guess the cleaning people forgot to get rid of them. ugh We do love staying there!! Thanks again John especially for the wine and choclates!! Diane

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

1 July 2022

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

Beautiful property

We throughly enjoyed this beautiful property! We will definitely come again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connor K.

23 June 2023

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

Fun with family and friends

A wonderful place to spend with family and friends. An amazing escape.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

4 May 2023

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

Wonderful!

Really enjoyed the house!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

5 August 2023

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

Family Get Together

Fantastic property. We hosted 20 for dinner one night. Home is well designed and complete in every way. Highly highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

9 November 2022

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

Great property

House is very well designed and taken care of. Has everything you need for your stay, very lived-in (in a good way). Bocce court was a hit!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

doug k.

29 July 2022

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

Summer Sanctuary

The home is beautifully appointed and the landscaping and grounds are so lush. Enjoyed morning coffee and evening star gazing on the patio. Such a serene place. We all enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

23 April 2023

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

Another relaxing trip!

This was our second stay at this property and we absolutely love how much space there is for everyone, the gorgeous kitchen, and abundant activities in the surrounding area! Everything is exactly as described, check in is super easy with the key code, and John was super responsive while we were there. Great time!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

27 November 2022

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

We celebrated Thanksgiving with our family

Everything was just as described in the listing. We had 12 people and our dog Sadie, we were very comfortable. We enjoyed the home and grounds as well as nice walks to the pond. This is a great home to gather with family!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

8 September 2022

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

Lovely place to stay

Beautiful place to stay in the Berkshires. Lovely setting, spacious home, amazing kitchen. The outdoor area, fire pit, bocce court and amazing kitchen made the place a fun place to stay for a few days before dropping my oldest off to college. Owner responded immediately to a beeping smoke detecter and was easily solved. Great weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucia C.

7 June 2023

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

Magnificent

We had 9 women 50+ who stayed for an Aging Women's gathering. The house and environment was perfect for our Gathering. Will may be using this beautiful home, again in the future. Blessings, Lucia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 August 2022

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

Family vacation perfect!

We felt so comfortable here! The home is setup so well for our extended family to enjoy our annual vacation. We are 7 adults (3 couples & 1 widower) plus a grandchild. Plenty of space to enjoy indoor activities like puzzles, games, and videos plus a lovely patio and backyard bocce set for outdoor fun. We are already looking forward to a return visit! :)

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

9 July 2022

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

Peaceful place to enjoy the Berkshires.

The house is a gem. Saw a bear cross the road about a mile from the place. Nature abounds in a remote setting which is an easy drive to Great Barrington or Lenox. All the beds were super comfortable which made our stay even more relaxing. The kitchen is a chef’s dream. Enjoyed canoeing and corn hole. Too much to do and see.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nick & Christine Femia/John & Maureen DeTone

Family owned property, built with love and vision for extended family get togethers.
Great for Family entertainment and fun! Large Patio with Solo Stove for great outdoor fires and Large 6 burner Weber Grill for great barbecue.

Why they chose this property

We have been coming to the Berkshires for over 25 yrs. There is a energy and warmth to this area that is undeniable. We decided to build a home based around family. We built it with enough room to 'grow' our families all together. We have spent many a Thanksgiving and holidays enjoying the fun this house offers. The love that is in this home is apparent as soon as you enter.

What makes this property unique

Unique home in wooded 9 acre private setting, on a professionally maintained and seasonally managed dirt road. Beautiful 20' granite fireplace, huge award winning gourmet kitchen with open concept dining area.
Outside patio with Solo Stov and cozy atmosphere. Bocce court
Private small lake 1/2 mi walk away.

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English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

full bathroom 2

master

powder room

Spaces

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