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Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts!

Lovely 4 bedroom, sleeps 10. 3-story classic Victorian home in family-friendly neighborhood. Clean modern interiors and nature-enjoying exteriors including gardens, covered porch, screened deck and fenced yard. Easy walk to Main Street and Lake Mansfield.

Like winter sports? This home is a great ski season rental as it's a quick 9 minute drive to Butternut Ski Area and Tubing Center and only 14 minutes to Catamount Mountain Resort.

Built in 1903, this updated and yet stunning example of Victorian craftsmanship is a perfect place for family and friends looking to find an easy getaway in the Berkshires. The interior is sunny, bright and modern with charming Victorian details throughout.

The house is well appointed on the ground floor level with a large living room, music parlor including a grand piano and large assortment of art and design books, large eat-in kitchen, separate dining room area with large farm table and French café chairs with seating for 8, ½ bath, and large pantry/laundry room with side by side front loading washer and dryer. The living room and parlor comfortably seats 10 guests.

There are inviting touches throughout the house such as: lovely artwork, books, games, puzzles and toys to entertain both children and adults! The kitchen is well equipped with high-end stainless appliances and All-Clad and Le Creuset cookware. All tools needed for baking are available including a Kitchen-aid stand mixer. Kitchen includes a large assortment of high-end small appliances including microwave, food processor, blender, coffee maker and 4-slot toaster. At the kitchen sink, a Multi-Pure water filter system is built-in. The deck and screened porch are accessed from both the kitchen and the living room.

The second floor has 2 bedrooms: the primary suite with a king bed and full bathroom with tub/shower combination, en suite. The second large bedroom has a queen bed and access to the 2nd floor porch. There is a second full bathroom on this floor with a walk-in shower.

The third floor is a delightful converted loft-like attic space with two rooms. One bedroom has 4 twin beds: 2 extra long singles and the third is a twin trundle, which can be made up as a twin, two twins or a king - perfect for a group sleepover or family! The other room, best for children, has one extra-long twin and small trundle bed. All three floors have central air-conditioning and heating. The extra-long twins have organic rubber mattresses. Due to their generous length and quality, these mattresses are very comfortable for adults as well as children.

Outside you have a delightful front sitting porch and lovely cottage gardens with pathways leading to the front walk and side parking area. The back sun deck is private, with outdoor seating and a grill for dining al fresco. There is also a cozy screen tea porch on the side of the house, accessed through the family room. The yard is fenced with a delightful playhouse!

Located in the sought after neighborhood called “The Hill”, this home is an easy 5-minute walk to the center of downtown Great Barrington for a meal, shopping, shows, cinema, galleries and much more. This home is also an easy walk (or 3 minute drive) to Lake Mansfield Park for swimming. (There is a sandy beach, children's playground equipment and a lifeguard on duty!) You can enjoy picnicking and having fun on the climber & swing sets. No motorboats allowed but canoes/kayaks are available for rent in town or bring your own!

For music lovers, it's a 25 minute drive to Tanglewood, and for dance enthusiasts it's a 25 minute drive to Jacob’s Pillow.

Amenities:
Arrival Day Flexible
Children Welcome
Pets Considered
Smoking Not Allowed
Decked area
Central heating
Air Conditioning
Television
Games
Toys
Smart TV
Books
Laptop Friendly
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Dishes Utensils
Spices
Stove
Highchair
Toaster
Oven
BBQ
Fridge
Freezer
Heating
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Grill
Deck Patio Uncovered
Garden
Private yard
Balcony/Terrace
House Cleaning Optional
Wifi
Fishing Freshwater
Hiking
Skiing
Snowboarding
Golf course within 30 min drive
Family
Downtown
Town
Live Theater
Eco Tourism
Bathtub
High Chair
Children's Books and Toys
Table Corner Guards
Pack n Play Travel Crib
Room Darkening Shades
Children's Dinnerware
Stair Gates

Property manager

Tracy Thornton

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 Registration Number C0098031130

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Modern Victorian on the Hill Great Barrington
Modern Victorian on the Hill Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Great Barrington, MA

What's nearby

  • Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Housatonic River Walk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Mansfield Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ski Butternut - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Catamount Ski Area - 13 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪528 Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Barrington Bagel Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bogies Restaurant & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SoCo Creamery - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts! located?

Located in the center of Great Barrington, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Housatonic River, and Housatonic River Walk. Lake Mansfield Park and W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Modern Victorian Walk to Town / Close to 2 Ski Resorts! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Weekend away with friends
The house was beautiful in a nice little neighborhood and a short walk to town. The host was very responsive when I had a question and with follow-up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend annual trip
Property was perfect and amazing location to everything! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Barrington
I’m a repeat customer - my family loves renting this house when we come out for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
GB
Wonderful!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix M.

Liked: Cleanliness
great barrington baby blue house
great place to stay walking distance to down town GB. you will feel like a local!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a terrific week in Great Barrington. This house is beautiful, well-appointed, and very clean. Our family loved making and enjoying meals in the spacious kitchen, watching movies in the family room, playing the piano in the sitting room, and the sleeping arrangements were very comfortable. So close to Butternut and all the great shops downtown. Great hosts who went above and beyond to take care of anything we asked. 5 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Weekend
Three sisters and two sisters in law spent a lovely weekend together in this beautiful home. We relaxed on the porch, lounged in the living room, and spent hours laughing and catching up. The quick walk to town made coffee runs easy and the shops and restaurants were define. Thank you thank you thank you < 3
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location!
Can’t beat this location for a stay in Great Barrington, plus it’s a lovely home and beautifully maintained. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Berkshire getaway of old friends
Wonderful location! The house has everything you could need and is very nice. Third floor accommodations are a little tricky for older guests -- no bathroom and sloping ceilings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fit and close to everything
The house was the perfect fit for our objectives, it was large enough for our family and friends and close to downtown and the slopes. The hosts were accommodating and easy to work with.
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella L.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location, great house
We loved spending a week in the house. It is walking distance from main street, on a sweet little street. It was the first trip with our 5 month old and we found the house to be very clean and safe for our baby. The kitchen is gorgeous and we appreciated the grill, back deck, front porch and screened in breakfast nook. The piano was a highlight as well. Tracy was very helpful and kind and we hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Retreat in Great Barrington
We had such a wonderful stay in this beautiful house! It was beautifully restored and decorated inside and out. Well stocked kitchen, comfy furniture and lovely decks both front and back to enjoy the beautiful, leafy neighborhood. The location could not have been better. It’s a short walk into town but still feels quiet and peaceful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C., San Mateo, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, great location
Very nice place. Be careful not to pull too far forward in the driveway -- we got a message shaming us about this (we didn't even realized we'd pulled beyond the gravel into the grass the dark). Made us wonder who was watching us. Uppermost bedroom was tiny and challenging for an adult because you can't stand upright entering the room. At least a couple of the beds were not terribly comfortable for adults. The decor is lovely, and the location is outstanding. Overall very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING STAY!
Just the cutest and most comfortable house in the Berkshires. Perfect distance to everything with all the amenities you could need. We were ready to move in. If you are in the Berkshires this is the place to stay!! Can't wait to return. Thanks for everything Tracy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful rental property
This house is beautiful, clean, spacious, and perfectly located near downtown Great Barrington and Ski Butternut. It has a wonderful kitchen to cook in, a beautiful music room with an excellent piano, and we couldn't have asked for a better rental property. Tracy is a wonderful and caring host who is extremely responsive and responsible.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super stay
This is a wonderful, completely equipped house, well located to the Main Street but far enough away to be quiet and peaceful (great front porch). Owner is super responsive and accommodating. Property is near many conservation areas as well as cultural sights.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family ski weekend!
We loved everything about the Blue Hill House! Perfect set up for our group- two families of 4 (4 adults, 4 children ages 8-10). We stayed for a weekend and skiied at nearby Butternut. Excellent location, amazing host and fabulous time away with friends. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
The Blue Hill House
The month we spent at this property was one of the best vacations we have had. Everything was provided. The property managers (and owners) were exceptionally gracious and always available. The design and decor of the house was welcoming with style and comfort.
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ali C., Long Island, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house close to town
We went to the Great Barrington area for a family ski weekend in February and had a terrific stay at this Victorian home. The host, Tracy was very easy to work with and responsive via text. We loved the house because it has so much character - the kids loved the fun bedrooms on the 3rd floor - and it is very close to the town of Great Barrington. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020