Peaceful, Newly Renovated Lakeside Cottage On Lake Garfield In Berkshires

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedrooms	2	sleeps 5	1 Queen Bed 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
bathroom	1		Toilet · Shower only

Sweet, newly renovated cottage, in a blissfully tranquil setting on Lake Garfield in Monterey, MA. Secluded, private, yet close to amenities, the cottage sits on a secluded 9 acre wooded lot along with one other house. 100yd walk to the private dock (shared with the other house). Monterey is at a higher elevation in the Berkshires (above Great Barrington), so the air is cool and refreshing during most of the summer. The cottage has been completely renovated and is equipped with WiFi and air conditioning. New, open-plan kitchen has full range of appliances, including dishwasher. Full-size front loading washer and dryer. Living room contains a plush L-shaped sofa, flat-screen TV/DVD player with Direct TV package, wood burning stove, and lounge chairs. Indoor and outdoor dining areas. Workspace with desk and bookcase. The master bedroom has a queen bed with high quality gel mattress, antique dresser and antique wardrobe. The spare bedroom has a queen on bottom/full on top/combination bunk bed, also fitted with high quality gel mattresses. Large porch with dining and lounging seating. Overhead fan and baseboard heat. Linens, blankets, pillows and towels provided. Outdoor lounge chairs, fire pit, propane BBQ grill, and x-large 2-person hammock. One Canoe and two kayaks.A 15 minute walk from the cottage is the village of Monterey, MA. Dotted with pre-colonial buildings, it is a hidden jewel in the Berkshires. Within walking distance there is an honesty farm stand where you can get the freshest veggies, as well as a farm that produces goat cheese from their own herd. Monterey is home to the historic Bidwell Museum. Monterey is a 20 minute drive from Great Barrington, where you can find a large variety of restaurants, grocery stores, theaters and shops. In addition, all the attractions of Great Barrington and the Berkshires are at your fingertips: Tanglewood, Kripalu Yoga Center, Norman Rockwell Museum, Hancock Shaker Museum, the Clark Museum, the WE DuBois Museum and the Naumkeag Museum.Natural beauty abounds. The Appalachian Trail is nearby for hikers, and beautiful back-country roads are here for bikers. Your neighbors will include owls, eagles, herons, ducks, and possibly a curious baby bear (please don’t leave food outside!). A perfect, soothing get-away.Cottage Features- Approximately 1,275 sq ft. Sleeps up to 5- 1 queen bed in master bedroom. 1 queen bed/1 full bed (bunk) in second bedroom.- Extremely comfortable gel mattresses- Covered porch with sitting and eating areas- Indoor and outdoor dining areas- Propane BBQ grill with accessories- Air conditioning- Wood-burning stove- X-large 2 person Hammock- Outdoor lounge chairs with fire pit- Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances. Full size range and refrigerator. Microwave and dishwasher. Toaster oven, basket type and individual pod coffee makers, blender. High quality pots and cooking utensils- Full size front-loading washer and dryer- TV with DVD and Direct TV package- 900MHz speed Internet- Fans- Linens, bath towels and beach towels provided- Hair dryer- Landline phone- Private dock (share with main house)- Dogs under 20 pounds allowed. $150 cleaning feeA note concerning cellphone reception. We are in a natural area, so cellphone reception may be limited to texting. Alternatively you can use Skype, WhatsApp or the landline for local voice calls.

Attraction	Distance
Lake Buel	11 min drive
Ski Butternut	12 min drive
Lee Prime Outlets	21 min drive
Jacob’s Pillow	23 min drive
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy	26 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
The Southfield Store	17 min drive
Grouse House	11 min drive
Gedney Farm	15 min drive
The Old Inn On The Green	14 min drive
Farmington River Country Store	13 min drive

Transportation	Details
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)	Pittsfield Municipal)

Is Peaceful, Newly Renovated Lakeside Cottage On Lake Garfield In Berkshires pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Peaceful, Newly Renovated Lakeside Cottage On Lake Garfield In Berkshires?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, Newly Renovated Lakeside Cottage On Lake Garfield In Berkshires?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, Newly Renovated Lakeside Cottage On Lake Garfield In Berkshires located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Beartown State Forest and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Bidwell House Museum. McLennan Reservation and Dry Hill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the tripHost has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the propertyProperty registration number C0114151930We should mentionA car is required for transport to and from this property

Located in Monterey, this cottage is in a rural area. Bidwell House Museum and Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include 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.