“Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway

“Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getawayOne of the very few waterfront homes available for rent. What other houses offer you 150 feet private lakefront where you can awake to birdsongThe absolute best house in the best little town for the full Berkshire experience. If you want your own totally private oasis, and a whole house to yourself, leaving crowds and hassle behind, come up to this lovely, quiet, lakefront Berkshire house with a Zen-like feel, just a mile from the center of Sheffield. Just sit and listen to the silence.Immaculately behaved, non-shedding, totally house trained small dogs welcome.Ask about special rates for longer stays.Perfect location for all Berkshire activities, including Tanglewood and Jacob’s Pillow, plus Shakespeare and Company, Norman Rockwell, The Mount, Berkshire Botanical Gardens.Light-filled, year-round lakefront house (150 feet on private lake with own dock). with fireplace and fire pit, all decorated in mid-century retro style and immaculately clean. Think ‘Walden,’ think ‘On Golden Pond.’ Two bedrooms with A/C—one queen-sized bed, two twins, two full baths, living room with fireplace, dining area, kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, den with pull-out couch.Water softener, plus screened in porch, full laundry room, two car garage, fire pit, comfortable outdoor seating for five plus two—and all on the most blissful private 150 acre lake with wonderful fishing–bass and pike–and just a mile off Route 7, Sheffield, handy to everything and spotlessly clean. Cleaned, bleached and treated with UVC wand sanitizer. Self checkin and checkout.Lake is natural, pure and lovely to look at (but not good for swimming due to natural vegetation). Canoeing, fishing and kayaking are great. Your own dock and 150 feet on the lake. Kayaks and canoe. Ping pong table! Electric bikes available to rent. Dog walkers available!!You can work from home here. WiFi, 5G, good cell reception, slightly rare in the Berkshires., Smart cable tv. Spectrum service. This is a slice of heaven! Everything you need for that perfect Berkshire getaway—we can give lots of tips for top-notch local restaurants and things to do. Local owners readily available to answer questions and make recommendations.Great local hiking on closeby Appalachian trail, great biking (we have 4 good bikes), wildlife observation (meet our otter and nesting bald Eagle), riveting local history (Shays Rebellion, Mum Bett), local swimming recommendations.Very convenient for Berkshire School and Hotchkiss parents.Also convenient for nearby Litchfield County, Conn, including Music Mountain events, plus Lime Rock Park racing.Further west, Hudson, NY, is fun to explore, along with houses like Olana, built by Frederic Church of the Hudson River School.You will never run out of things to do here—or nothing at all—whatever you want.Bliss!!!!

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Thom Reed UFO Monument Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Housatonic River. Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Jug End State Reservatio are also within 6 miles (10 km).