Secluded house with fireplace, indoor parking, pond near Berkshire East Skiing

Leave the everyday behind and discover a true Berkshire getaway in this huge secluded comfortable family-friendly house. Nestled amidst 10,000 Acres of pristine Hawley State Forest, this secluded and spacious home offers an unparalelled opportunity to reconnect with nature while enjoying all the modern living.. Escape from headaches and the rat race. No cell phone reception here! But we have WiFi and a house phone (Fibre Gigabit that's new in January 2020). We like to define our country home as a place to dream and relax. We care about your comfort and we think we are not only a place to sleep, but a real home for your lovely holidays.

The expansive house is 2700 square feet, with 3 private bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (full bath [shower and tub]), a large living room with cozy wood burning fireplace, and a two flat-screen TV's with Netflix, Disney and Amazon On Demand & DVD player. It has a one-car indoor garage, central air-conditioning and lightening fast Gigabit wireless internet. The house also has a NEW clothes washer and dryer, a smoker BBQ charcoal and gas BBQ grills, a screened in gazebo, a porch, Hallockville Pond just behind the house and 10,000 acres of marked trails to hike and explore.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful family vacation, a romantic escape, or an inspiring setting for creative pursuits, this unique property provides the perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories.


Detailed Amenities: Sleeping :
-Bedroom 1 : King size bed and queen futon bed
-Bedroom 2 : King bed, queen sofa bed, crib
-Bedroom 3 : Queen size bed
-Upstairs hallway bed : 1 Double bed

Kitchen :
-Fully stocked kitchen, microwave, Ninja airfryer/toaster oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer, Bunn 12 cup drip coffee maker, stainless steel electric stove and oven, and eat-in kitchen seating
-Smoker BBQ and grills (for use on the patio please- propane, charcoal and smoker)
-All the amenities you could possibly need for cooking family meals.

Other Amenities:
-Wood floors
-Iron, Hairdryer, Bose Radio, Harpsichord
-TV and DVD player, a Bose Amplifier with a headphone jack, Roku with Netflix and Amazon Prime
-WiFi Gigabit high-speed Internet
-Central heat and air conditioning
-Backup fans and electric heaters
-Wood-burning fireplace with wood provided
-Board games
-Infant crib, wooden blocks and assorted toys
-Pet and kid-friendly

Seasonal Attractions: In the winter, step outside to explore marked trails winding through 10,000 acres of protected forest, and pond behind on the cross country skis, snowshoes, or refresh by the fire. It also has an indoor parking spot so you won't need to brush and scrape!. The house is 10 minutes to Berkshire East Ski Area (45 trails, 1180 verticle feet, and 5 lifts)and Notch View Reservation for cross country skiing. Southern Vermont ski areas such as Mt Snow and Sunapee are under an hour's drive.

In the warmer summer months, the house is less than 1 mile from Plainfield Pond, with a kid-friendly sandy beach, or simply swim in the lake behind the house. Float down the Deerfield River which runs along the historic Mohawk Trail on our inner tubes, play croquet on the lawn, BBQ on the patio, or use the kayaks and standup paddleboard behind the house (and life-jackets). Guests are also welcome to eat from our well-tended organic vegetable garden and blueberry and raspberry bushes.

Nearby Attractions: The house is ideally located close to Smith College (commencement in May) and all of the shops, restaurants and cultural activities of Main Street, Northampton. Also in the area is Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass MoCA is the largest center for contemporary arts in North Adams, Clark Art Institute & Williams College in Williamstown and Jacobs Pillow in Becket. Under an hour's drive to Six Flags New England, Yankee Candle outlet, Springfield's numerous museums, the Shelburne Falls Bridge of Flowers and so much more that the Berkshires have to offer. Historic Deerfield and Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory are 30 minutes drive.

Less than 15 minutes to Berkshire East for skiing in the winter which runs New England's zipline canopy tours in the summer called Zoar Outdoor. As well, Moxie or Crabapple Rafting organize rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, zipline tours, etc.

We are not too far from the Mohawk Trail State Forest, Bridge of Flowers, Ashfield Lake or even the 'sister colleges'.