Luxurious Contemporary Home Beside Babbling Brook

Becket house rental - Front of House
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps9
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
Description House, 2200 sq. ft.

Carol McCollough

Speaks English

Telephone: 609 466-1634

Alternate Phone: 609 658-4221

Fax: 609 466-4138  

Photos and Description of the Becket vacation house rental
Spacious 4 BR, 3.5 BA Home near all Berkshire Attractions

Completely private, immaculate and spacious contemporary in exclusive Indian Lake with access to private lake offering swimming, boating and tennis. Restful wooded setting with babbling brook and soaring trees. Luxurious accommodations near wonderful cultural attractions.

The spacious great room offers a high vaulted ceiling, natural wood and glass for viewing the private wooded setting and stream, a stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen with every convenience, and scenic dining area. The huge deck overlooks a brook and private woods and connects with the master bedroom, a large screened porch/ dining area, and the great room. The downstairs family room opens to another deck and has its own fireplace and game table. The master bedroom also has a fireplace and a huge double bathroom with a Jacuzzi.

Becket house rental - Front of House

Front of House

Becket house rental - Indian Lake Waterfront

Indian Lake Waterfront

Becket house rental - Great Room

Great Room

Becket house rental - Stream below Deck, rear of house

Stream below Deck, rear of house

Becket house rental - Dining Area

Dining Area

Becket house rental - Family Room

Family Room

Becket house rental - Downstairs King Bedroom

Downstairs King Bedroom

Becket house rental - Entryway

Entryway

Becket house rental - Twin Bedroom

Twin Bedroom

Becket house rental - Queen Bedroom

Queen Bedroom

Becket house rental - Back of House from Stream

Back of House from Stream

Becket house rental - Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Becket house rental - Kitchen

Kitchen

Location: Berkshires < Massachusetts < USA

Nearest Airport : Albany at 45 Miles
Nearest Train : Pittsfield at 15 Miles
Nearest Beach : beach at 0.8 Miles
Car: necessary

The Berkshires offers a breathtaking natural setting along with the best of cultural activities. The house is located on a peaceful, wooded hill with total privacy, yet it is only minutes from Tanglewood (the summer home of the Boston Symphony), Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Shakespeare and Berkshire Theatres, the Becket Arts Center, Shaker Hancock Village, the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Mahaiwe Arts Center, The Berkshire Museum, Lee Outlet Center, antique and art galleries, fine restaurants, horseback riding, golfing, fishing, and swimming.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Becket, Massachusetts

No rental rates available - please contact the owner

Additional information about rental rates

  • $4000-6200/Month
  • Damage deposit is required in addition to deposit to hold reservation, refundable with cancellation two weeks before rental period. No smoking and no pets. Sept-Oct. 4000/mo.; Nov.-March 3500/mo.

    Sept.-Nov. 5000/ month
    December-May ski season (2 mos.)=$5,500.

    June 5000/ month

    July-August 6200/ month
  • The minimum rental period is one month.

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

Property Type:
  • house

Floor Area:
  • 2200 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • mountain
  • lake

Theme:
  • luxury
  • away from it all

General:
  • laundry soap
  • mosquito magnet
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • hair dryer
  • soaps basic
  • air-conditioning
  • jacuzzi
  • central heating
  • cold water dispenser
  • firewood
  • restaurant dining guide
  • telephone
  • alarm clock
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • security system

Kitchen:
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • blender
  • coffee grinder
  • spices
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • coffee maker
  • stove top burners
  • oven
  • iron & board
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • dish washer
  • ice maker
  • lobster pot
  • grill

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 10 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Shower, Jetted Tub, double bath
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, double bath
    Bathroom3 - Toilet, double bath
  • The master bath is tiled and has double toilets, showers, and vanity sinks. A Jacuzzi tub is adjacent to a picture window that overlooks the stream and woods. There is a cathedral ceiling and glass on the upper level that admits light and glimpses of the trees.

Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King, fireplace, deck
    Bedroom 2 - 1 King
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin/ Single
  • The master bedroom has a stone fireplace, a king-size bed, triple closets with built-in cabinets, a multi-media center, and opens to the upper deck. It overlooks the stream which can be heard throughout the house.
Entertainment:
  • games adults
  • audio tape player
  • TV
  • stereo system
  • books
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD

Internet Access:
  • dialup access
  • internet access

Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • patio stone/concrete
  • deck wood
  • tennis court
  • canoe
  • outdoor grill gas
  • screened porch/lanai
  • outdoor grill
  • garage

Suitability:
  • long term renters welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair accessible
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only

Pool / Spa:
  • spa/whirlpool

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Onsite Equipment:
  • cooler large
  • thermos bottle
  • beach chairs
  • beach towels

Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • museums
  • live theater
  • restaurants

Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • scenic drives
  • outlet shopping
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • bird watching
  • antiquing
  • horseback riding

Notes: All linens and cooking equipment are included. The house is excellent for families because it is spacious and has room for privacy. There are two TVs with satellite programming and a stereo system that is piped to every room. The family room has a sofa bed and a game table and opens to a downstairs deck beside the stream. The kitchen has a trash compactor, and insta-hot water, ice cube and cold water dispenser in the refrigerator, microwave, etc. There is also a large screened porch off the kitchen.

Further details for this vacation house rental in Becket, Massachusetts

Amenities: : All you need to bring is your suitcase. Everything is provided for your comfort. Four large bedrooms with double closets: 2 kings, 1 queen, and twins. The MB has a double bathroom with Jacuzzi. A multi-media center (satellite TV, DVD, VCR) pipes music throughout house and even outdoors. The upstairs living area flows out onto the spacious deck and is equipped with grill, outdoor dining tables, and comfortable chaise lounges from which you can see and hear the lovely brook; a large screened porch affords an alternative dining area. There is a gourmet kitchen with granite countertopped bar, a dishwasher, instant-hot water, microwave/convection oven, ice & water dispenser in luxury refrigerator, and trash compactor. The house is air-conditioned and has a central vac system. The garage provides easy access to the kitchen. This luxury home comes completely equipped with everything including linens and a washer/dryer.

Activities:: This delightful year-round retreat is in a unique natural setting that is totally private and yet near all of the cultural and sports attractions such as Jacob's Pillow, Tanglewood, the Shakespeare Theatre, and the Berkshire Theatre. The fishing in a private lake and pond is excellent. At least three ski areas are within 15 min. to an hour's drive, and the Lee Shopping Outlet is near.

Area: : Minutes to Tanglewood (summer home of the Boston Symphony), Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Shakespeare and Berkshire theatres, the Becket Arts Center, Norman Rockwell Museum, Shaker Hancock Village, galleries and art museums, October Mountain State Forrest, campgrounds, biking, hiking and nature trails, the Appalachian Trail, Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, Lee Outlet Center, fine restaurants, shops, and antique galleries.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Becket, Massachusetts

Luxurious Contemporary Home Beside Babbling Brook
average rating of 5.0 based on 5 reviews
business
Luxurious Contemporary Home Beside Babbling Brook
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p309155
609-466-1634
Becket Berkshires
Framingham, MA
5

Guestbook Comment

We had a wonderful time. The house is very nice. We really loved the style and comfort and would definitely like to return for more.
Review Submitted: February 2, 2005 Date of Stay: February 2005
We had a wonderful time. The house is very nice. We really loved the style and comfort and would definitely like to return for more.
Rating
5 out of 5
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Luxurious Contemporary Home Beside Babbling Brook
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p309155
609-466-1634
Becket Berkshires
Providence, RI
5

Guestbook Comment

I feel very lucky to have spent a week at this lovely home in the Berkshires. It's like having a private forest retreat. The house is roomy and comf...
Review Submitted: June 28, 2004 Date of Stay: June 2004
I feel very lucky to have spent a week at this lovely home in the Berkshires. It's like having a private forest retreat. The house is roomy and comfortable with every modern convenience. Carol is a wonderful host/landlord. A dream vacation!
Rating
5 out of 5
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Luxurious Contemporary Home Beside Babbling Brook
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p309155
609-466-1634
Becket Berkshires
Windsor CT
5

Guestbook Comment

This is an awesome House to stay in. We had some complications but Carol is such a understanding person she let us use the house for the weekend and t...
Review Submitted: June 1, 2004 Date of Stay: June 2004
This is an awesome House to stay in. We had some complications but Carol is such a understanding person she let us use the house for the weekend and the 8 of us were amazed at the beauty of the house. I cant WAIT to go back, i want to buy the place. Thanks again Carol.
Rating
5 out of 5
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Luxurious Contemporary Home Beside Babbling Brook
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p309155
609-466-1634
Becket Berkshires
Upstate NY
5

Guestbook Comment

This house is awsome! We had a group of 8 women stay for a "get away weekend". There was plenty of room for everyone. If you're looking for a place ...
Review Submitted: April 15, 2004 Date of Stay: April 2004
This house is awsome! We had a group of 8 women stay for a "get away weekend". There was plenty of room for everyone. If you're looking for a place to relax and be comforable, this is it. We're looking forward to returning next year. Thanks!!
Rating
5 out of 5
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Luxurious Contemporary Home Beside Babbling Brook
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p309155
609-466-1634
Becket Berkshires
Worcester, MA
5

Guestbook Comment

We spent Superbowl weekend in the house and had a great time. The accommodations are wonderful! We are looking forward to coming back. Thank you!
Review Submitted: February 5, 2004 Date of Stay: February 2004
We spent Superbowl weekend in the house and had a great time. The accommodations are wonderful! We are looking forward to coming back. Thank you!
Rating
5 out of 5
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