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Berkshire Rural Retreat

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Canaan, NY
  • Queechy Lake
    7 min drive
  • Mount Lebanon Shaker Village
    14 min drive
  • Hancock Shaker Village
    17 min drive
  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    50 min drive

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About the area

Canaan

Located in Canaan, this farm stay is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Queechy Lake and Hand Hollow State Forest. .This family-friendly farm stay is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards.
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What's nearby

  • Hancock Shaker Village - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Bousquet Ski Area - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 22 min drive - 18.8 km
  • The Mount - 27 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - 28 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 25 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪M & M's Tap & Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy D's Pizza Royale - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Hill Market Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Berkshire Rural Retreat

Our Berkshire rural retreat has been in our family for three generations where we’ve regularly rejuvenated with hiking, skiing, wildlife watching, and enjoyed the 100+ acre property. It is one of our cherished homes where we spend much of our downtime. We are happy to share our home with other conscientious families.

The home was recently renovated and is comfortable for young children as well as older adults.

The home accommodates multiple family groups and has 3 large bedrooms comfortable for adults as well as a triple bunk room for children. Two bedrooms include en-suites bathrooms in addition to a newly-added full bathroom shared by the other two bedrooms.

We enjoy cooking in the large, renovated farmhouse-style kitchen with a Viking stove, eating a meal in the formal library/dining room, and relaxing in the great room equipped with Samsung Frame TV, puzzles, board games, and a selection of children’s toys.

The home is a true indoor-outdoor retreat with multiple outdoor eating and entertainment areas including a breakfast-to-happy hour patio off the kitchen and a backyard fire pit patio for BBQs and s’mores.
We invite guests to help themselves in the vegetable garden, and please supervise children on the swing set.

This retreat wouldn’t be complete without back country hiking and scenic views. We invite guests to hike amongst the hay fields and into our woods. There are multiple water areas including a waterfall with canyon, ponds, and streams. Please note there is no swimming allowed in any of the water areas and children must be supervised.

This all-season retreat is accessible to nearby Berkshire and Hudson Valley towns and amenities including 15 minutes to Lenox, MA, West Stockbridge, MA, and Chatham, NY. Summer attractions include outdoor concerts at Tanglewood, swimming in nearby Queechy Lake, and an abundance of hiking trails and farm stands. Winter attractions include nearby Jiminy Peak for downhill skiing, and conservation area for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

alyssa hoyt

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Snow sports gear

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Games
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Printer
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Allergy-friendly home with strict pet policies.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Berkshire Rural Retreat Canaan
Berkshire Rural Retreat Private vacation home
Berkshire Rural Retreat Private vacation home Canaan

Berkshire Rural Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Wonderful spot, quiet and secluded but still close to a ton of stuff! Great kitchen and house, easy for 4 adults and 4 kids. Lots to do outside also. Would recommend and will look to stay again if we’re out in the Berkshires again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot for a family getaway
We loved our stay. We had two families with small children. The kids loved the swingset and it was a great location overall. Only wish was for outdoor grilling. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Durham

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
We were in town for a friend’s wedding and wanted a nice getaway rental home This was perfect. Beautiful property (unfortunately rainy for us) and lots of history.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Rural Home in Columbia County
This is a beautiful rural property in a great location in Columbia county. The property has a number of amenities, including an outdoor fire pit, well-appointed kitchen, swing set, and pond and small creek just down the hill. We went with one other family, and found it to be an ideal setting to get away from it all - we could count the number of cars passing by daily on one hand, and the only sounds we heard apart from the occasional train horn were those of nature (birds, insects, frogs, etc.). The host was also very responsive, ensuring we had everything we needed prior to and during our arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 2 family stay
Awesome, private house that comfortably fit two families of four (4 total kids under 8). The house was spacious and comfortable - and yes, the kitchen is beautiful. The outside was great as well - the fire pit, swing set and trails were all thoroughly enjoyed. We would love to go back and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B., West Orange

Liked: Cleanliness
Return To Columbia County
We knew we were in the right place, when we watched from the living room window, our son-in-law release our 2 year old granddaughter from her car seat. Margot made a beeline for the swing set and never looked back. With books, toys, a kids table with doll house, and bunk beds, both girls were enthralled. The adults enjoyed a very comfortable, well appointed home with a spectacular country kitchen. My wife and I lived in the town of Chatham many years ago and this was a return to the area we loved so much and where our 2 children were born. This property reflected the same quality of life and nature we experienced once upon a time. We walked in the back fields, gathered around the fire pit at night, and admired the stars. If you are looking for a secluded but comfortable escape, this is your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience!
We had such an amazing stay. The place was beautiful and the location was even better. All of the kids that stayed had so much on the playset on the property and the toys inside. Alyssa was an excellent host. She was incredibly accommodating and responsive. We would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
House with great views
Great place Except hall shower needs fixing and sink clogged. Great place for walks. Bedroom off living room needs head board for readers in bed and bed side table.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect vacation
The house was very comfortable, well equipped. The owner was incredibly responsive and organized. My grandaughters loved the toys and swing set.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural Relaxation Zone
Close to everything we enjoy during our annual vacation in the Berkshires (Tanglewood, Theater in Stockbridge and Pittsfield, Mass MOCA and Clark, Jiminy Peak, Hancock Village, shopping and dining in Chatham, Lenox and Great Barrington), the home itself is a private oasis of forest, fields, long views of mountains, wildflowers and wildlife. We enjoyed wandering the surrounding property and well-maintained dirt roads as much as we enjoyed our customary tourist adventures. Gorgeous landscapes, starting with the view from the terrace. Home was nicely laid out for our group. WiFi was a little iffy occasionally, but a price worth paying for the setting. My husband did remote office work a couple of days without any trouble. The rental has an old school home share vibe, with ample evidence of current loving use by the host; and also prompt responses, generous accommodation of our needs, and helpful suggestions on specific local activities we asked about. We had a great time and would visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tanglewood gathering
The place was perfect. Gorgeous setting and living space. Kitchen fully equipped. We lacked nothing! Would love to go again. Only 20 minutes from tanglewood. Host was very attentive. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

anita c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Berkshire getaway
Lovely renovated house in beautiful setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drake L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for all ages
Plenty of space for our family of three and two sets of grandparents. My daughter loved all the toys and books and my parents loved having plenty of flowers and outdoor space. Close to wonderful restaurants in all directions. Also close to fun museums for day trips - Edith Wharton's home (The Mount) and a gilded age museum in Lenox. Host was very responsive and helpful with recommendations. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful! Went to Rockwell museum
In great shape, lovely views, everything we needed and more
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home!
We had an excellent time. The house was even better than advertised. Well stocked with all the basics, spacious and comfortable. Located within 30 minutes of a great ski mountain, it was a great “home base”. Lots of toys for kids as well. My almost 6 year old didn’t want to leave! The homeowner was very responsive and helpful, even allowing checkin a bit early. Would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

colette b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home
The house was beautiful and the owner was very accommodating… will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Berkshires for Christmas
Our family enjoyed the rural setting close to charming towns. The home was nicely appointed and updated, comfortable rooms, beautiful kitchen for gathering, all just right for our family get together and perfect for young children The owners were very responsive to our questions. We hope to return someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
The property was beautiful and the house was well stocked and clean. Alyssa was very helpful and have us some suggestions of things to do in the area. I would definitely recommend her house for a nice getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and property!
We had a wonderful stay at the house, and the property is beautiful! The whole family had a great time, and we would definitely come back and stay. The kids loved running around the yard and playing on the swing set, and the house is so close to many cute little towns. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021