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Enchanting Log Home Nestled in the Woods

 
 
 
Monterey house rental - Summer at the Chalet
Summer at the Chalet
 
Monterey house rental - Summer at the Chalet

Summer at the Chalet

Winter Time Scene

Winter Time Scene

Lush & Private Surroundings

Lush & Private Surroundings

The Maple Bedroom

The Maple Bedroom

Home Theater

Home Theater

Open floor plan

Open floor plan

Living room

Living room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Loft area with desk for laptop

Loft area with desk for laptop

View from loft

View from loft

Master bed with full bath

Master bed with full bath

Master bedroom with flat screen

Master bedroom with flat screen

Pine room for children

Pine room for children

Dining area

Dining area

Wood Stove Fireplace with flat screen tv

Wood Stove Fireplace with flat screen tv

Downstairs full bath

Downstairs full bath

Upstairs full bath

Upstairs full bath

A view of the loft

A view of the loft

Theater seating with pool and electric air hockey

Theater seating with pool and electric air hockey

Bedroom on the walkout lower level

Bedroom on the walkout lower level

Screened in porch near kitchen

Screened in porch near kitchen

Welcome to Forest Gate

Welcome to Forest Gate

The road leading up to Forest Gate

The road leading up to Forest Gate

Alternate view of Forest Gate

Alternate view of Forest Gate

Per week (USD) $1,200 - $1,800
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps7
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Monterey vacation house rental
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, LIMIT 7 PEOPLE; small parties strongly preferred

PLEASE CHECK GENERAL RATES & CALENDER for availability before contacting us. Holiday and vacation periods are at a higher rate. Not a budget or discount rental just for somewhere to sleep at night instead of a motel; it is a high quality destination!

Forest Gate is a lovely 2007 contemporary-style genuine log home filled with sunlight and forest breezes. It is located in Monterey, close to Great Barrington and Stockbridge, in the Southern Berkshires of Massachusetts. The home sits on 10 serene and private acres and is bordered on two sides by a 12,000 acre state forest. It offers out-your-door hiking on the Appalachian Trail, mountain biking, x-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Nearby are lakes for boating and swimming. The house boasts a loft, cathedral ceilings and fireplace. It has knotty pine ceilings, oak floors and granite in the kitchen and baths. The master bedroom has a balcony from which you can observe the surrounding nature from high up and listen to the birds and sounds of wildlife. Decorated in country style. Forest gate offers you privacy, quiet, and natural beauty.

Home theater/ surround sound/ DVD library/game room in walkout lower level. NO PETs

Please Check Availability Calendar and Rates before contacting us. July and August rentals are a minimum of one week, Friday to Friday. -- Links Scattered Throughout Page.

You Will Love The Serenity And Privacy Of This Berkshires Rental. Many Rental Homes Are Old And Unattractive - Forest Gate Was Built In 2007 And Is Absolutely Lovely, Cozy And Inviting. Decorated lovingly. Unique property.

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Forest Gate is our second home. We are a family that enjoys the outdoors, nature, privacy, quiet and getting away from the crowd for relaxation. During the summer, we either hike or ride our mountain bikes on the trails that are right outside our house; in the winter, it's snowshoeing or cross country skiing. After working up a good appetite, we come home to our well- equipped kitchen and cook up a wonderful meal or take a 20 minute drive to Great Barrington for a special dinner.

Why Susan chose Monterey

We are minutes from a very family- friendly ski resort (Butternut) for winter fun. In the summer, there are 3 lakes nearby for swimming and boating. We are close to Tanglewood and assorted other cultural attractions. We thought the Berkshires were unique in its' combination of culture and nature. We did not find that elsewhere.

What makes this house unique

Feel like you have really gotten away from it all. All the luxuries of home in the middle of the forest. A perfect cure for nature-deficit disorder. Not just a place to sleep, a destination in and of itself. Check rates and availability before contacting us.

Monterey house rental - Summer at the Chalet

Summer at the Chalet

Winter Time Scene

Winter Time Scene

Lush & Private Surroundings

Lush & Private Surroundings

The Maple Bedroom

The Maple Bedroom

Home Theater

Home Theater

Open floor plan

Open floor plan

Living room

Living room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Loft area with desk for laptop

Loft area with desk for laptop

View from loft

View from loft

Master bed with full bath

Master bed with full bath

Master bedroom with flat screen

Master bedroom with flat screen

Pine room for children

Pine room for children

Dining area

Dining area

Wood Stove Fireplace with flat screen tv

Wood Stove Fireplace with flat screen tv

Downstairs full bath

Downstairs full bath

Upstairs full bath

Upstairs full bath

A view of the loft

A view of the loft

Theater seating with pool and electric air hockey

Theater seating with pool and electric air hockey

Bedroom on the walkout lower level

Bedroom on the walkout lower level

Screened in porch near kitchen

Screened in porch near kitchen

Welcome to Forest Gate

Welcome to Forest Gate

The road leading up to Forest Gate

The road leading up to Forest Gate

Alternate view of Forest Gate

Alternate view of Forest Gate

Car: necessary

This charming home is located in the Southern Berkshires, where arts, culture, and natural beauty abound. There are restaurants for every taste. The Berkshires is home to the Norman Rockwell Museum, Jacob's Pillow Dance, Tanglewood and many more lesser known attractions. It is dotted with quaint New England towns that transport you to an earlier time. Lakes, mountains, trails galore await you.

PLEASE CHECK RATE INFO AND AVAILABILITY CALENDER

Ski: Forest Gate is a perfect winter rental. It is close to Route 23 which has three ski areas. It is only 7 miles to Butternut Basin Ski Area in Great Barrington. In addition, you can go out your front door and choose from miles and miles of trails to cross-country ski and snowshoe. A lake on which to ice skate iis 3 miles down this country road.

Sit by the stone fireplace and watch the snow fall outside the huge picture windows!

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Monterey, Massachusetts

Rental Basis:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Spring Fling
Apr 1 2013 - Jun 21 2013
$550
$1,200
2 Nights
 
Notes: Rate is for up to 4 people, 40 extra per person per weekend, 50 extra per person per week   
 
Summer Holiday
Jun 22 2013 - Sep 7 2013
$1,800
1 Week
 
Notes: Summer rate is for up to 5 people, add 75 per week per extra person up to 7 total guests   

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning $125

Notes

  • Cleaning fees depend on number of beds used, length of stay, etc. $100 - 150
  • Spring, fall and winter: Prices quoted are for up to 4 occupants, $50 additional per week per person, $40 additional per weekend per person.

    Summer: rate is up to five people, each additional is $75 per week up to seven total

    Holiday periods, holiday weekends and school vacation weeks carry an extra fee. Cleaning fees are ~$125, sometimes higher, sometimes lower, depending on length of stay, beds used, # of occupants, etc. Usually 125-150 for summer weeks though. We are always partial to small parties of under five people. No pets.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Monterey, Massachusetts

Property Type:
  • house

Floor Area:
  • 1900 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • Mountain
  • Rural

Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Adventure

General:
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alarm Clock
  • Laundry Soap
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Wood Fireplace
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Towels Provided
  • Local Maps
  • Parking Off Street
  • Washing Machine
  • Paper Towels
  • Wireless Internet
  • Toilet Paper
  • Telescope
  • Wood Stove
  • Hair Dryer
  • Activities Guide
  • Free Long Distance
  • Fireplace
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Basic Soaps
  • Linens Provided
  • Telephone ...
    Unlimited local and long distance
  • Heating

Kitchen:
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Pantry Items
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
  • Freezer
  • Cooking Utensils
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Grill
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Blender
  • Stove

Dining:
  • Dining Area

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower

Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 1 double
    Bedroom 3 - 3 twin/ single , one loft, one bunkbed set
    Bedroom 4 - 1 double , one loft, one bunkbed set
Entertainment:
  • Games for Kids
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Video Game Console
  • Radio
  • DVD Player
  • Games
  • Video Library
  • Television
  • Stereo
  • CD Player
  • Foosball
  • VCR
  • Air Hockey
  • Video Games
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Game Room
  • Pool Table

Outside:
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Deck / Patio
  • Wood Deck
  • Balcony
  • Beach Towels
  • Outdoor Grill
  • 4 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible

Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • library
  • autumn foliage
  • pond
  • synagogues
  • museums
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • botanical garden
  • playground
  • forests

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • eco tourism
  • wildlife viewing
  • outlet shopping
  • antiquing
  • sledding
  • horseback riding
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • walking
  • boating
  • shopping

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • water skiing
  • snowboarding
  • swimming
  • mountain biking
  • cross country skiing
  • mountain climbing
  • kayaking
  • skiing
  • mountaineering
  • ski privileges optional
  • cycling
  • hiking

Notes: electronic scoring air hockey table and electronic darts, foosball, pool table, DVD library

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Monterey, Massachusetts

Enchanting Log Home Nestled in the Woods
average rating of 4.909091 based on 33 reviews
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Enchanting Log Home Nestled in the Woods
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p162300
508-545-1288
Monterey Berkshires
4

Fantastic Easter!

4 of 5
Submitted: April 14, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Rented the house for easter weekend for me and my husband and my parents who were traveling to the US. We had a great time walking the trails that are located close to the house, visiting the Norman Rockwell museum as well as a winery in the area. The house had everything we needed! A good kitchen to cook in and a warm fireplace in the main living area. We can't wait to go back and try a different season at the house!
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Enchanting Log Home Nestled in the Woods
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p162300
508-545-1288
Monterey Berkshires
5

great weekend stay

5 of 5
Submitted: April 12, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
Cabin is as described: new, modern, clean, well-lit, beautiful high ceilings, and well-kept. The theatre room was awesome, big screen and comfy chairs. The pool table was on the smaller side but in good shape + served its purpose.

I stayed with 6 other adults so, for 2 unlucky ones, the sleeping arrangements were a bit cramped (they slept in the kid's bunk beds). To be fair, the listing clearly stated that 7 people is the max and the owners generally prefer smaller groups. 5-6 people is probably the ideal size. Still, it worked out just fine.

The owners were straightforward and easy to deal with. Overall, I highly recommend this as a rental.
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Enchanting Log Home Nestled in the Woods
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p162300
508-545-1288
Monterey Berkshires
bedford ny
5

Absolutely magical

5 of 5
Submitted: February 3, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
We decided to rent this house literally the day before arrival and it was the best decision we ever made. The house is just gorgeous. It looks like a luxury log cabin. My 2 daughters, ages 7 and 12 were so in love with the house they were hoping for a noreaster so we'd get snowed in. It's that kind of house, the house that you would love to "be" in. We were there 3 nights. Every day we skied at Butternut which was like 5 minutes away and every night after skiing we came home and cooked a fabulous meal. The master bedroom upstairs is roomy and warm and the house has every thing you could ever need as far as appliances and bedding that you only need to bring food and you don't need to shlep it which we did because we found a fantastic grocery store called super Y which was like better than the grocery stores we have in Bedford. We played games, colored, watched terrific movies in the screening room downstairs and my kids had a ball playing air hockey and foosball. It's literally like the perfect house. 2 bedrooms on main level one has 3 bed o(ne bunk bed and another bed). Next to that is a full bathroom and another adorable queen bedroom which my daughter actually went into at night to get privacy as she had so much school work to study. Down stairs is another guest room off the game and screening room and upstairs is a nice size master bedroom. with another bathroom. We made fires in the fireplace(we brought duraflames) skied all day and just had the greatest time. The house was clean and well maintained. The photos are accurate but the house is better in person. Gorgeous. Would recommend without hesitation!!!Don't miss this house you won't regret it. Owners are a pleasure to work with, sweet and accommodating.
Some important rings to remember!!



If you go on a busy holiday weekend rethink puttting your kids in ski school because honestly it was too crowded so we gave them privates all 3 days and it was the difference between loving skiing and never wanting to ski again. My kids improved with private instruction which was so much better than having one instructor for 8 6 year olds 3 of which were having full out tantrums bc they stood around too much. My daughter ws one of the ones who wasn't happy but after the private lesson that each of my daughters had for 3 hours each day they love love love skiing. Worth the money!!!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Enchanting Log Home Nestled in the Woods
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p162300
508-545-1288
Monterey Berkshires
5

Perfect Winter Cabin (prob great for summer too!)

5 of 5
Submitted: January 8, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
A very hassle free experience. Great ownership with a strong knowledge of what guests wants, and it's clear they care about their guests experience.

We arrive Thursday night for a long wkend of skiing. Butternut was 10 mins away, however, the house was perfectly located off the main road in a quiet state park. Surrounded by woods, we snow-showed out the back door for a while, trailing lots of animal tracks, frozen streams, etc.

The house is well appointed, rooms, beds, bathrooms are very comfortable. Kitchen was a great cooking space. Great room was very warm once we got the fire going.

So what are you waiting for? Pull the trigger and look forward to a great weekend.
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Enchanting Log Home Nestled in the Woods
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p162300
508-545-1288
Monterey Berkshires
5

Post Storm Sandy Retreat

5 of 5
Submitted: December 1, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
What an amazing place in the woods of the Berkshires! A weekend away from work and the kids could not have been better anywhere else. A few roaring fires, hikes in the woods and sleeping in without any interruptions was perfect. The house had everything you needed and was very cozy. The theater room in the basement also got a lot of use. We do hope to go back but the only downside was the heat was very low when we arrived and it took almost the whole night to get it to a comfortable level. If there is some way the homeowners could get someone to start the heat before a renter arrives, that would be great. Highly recommend this place and the owner Susan is an excellent host.
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