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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8191 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Escape-Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking- Best of the Berkshires!

Windsor Cottage is a relaxing, lakeside retreat located on Windsor Lake in North Adams, MA where you will enjoy your own private waterfront! You will feel like you are in the middle of the forest, yet you are in walking distance to the town, Mass MoCA and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as well as many bars and restaurants. In addition, it is a 10 minute drive to Williamstown, Williams College and the Clark Art Museum. Wander through ancient forests on a hike up the tallest mountain in Massachusetts, Mt. Greylock. Visit several nearby treetop adventure parks or go white water rafting on the Deerfield River. The 24 acre lake offers non-motorized boating, swimming and spectacular fishing. A row boat, a canoe, 2 kayaks and 2 paddle boards are available for you to explore the lake and take in the views of the Hoosac and Appalachian Mountain ranges, including Mt. Greylock. On Wednesday evenings in July & August you can sit on your deck and enjoy concerts that are held in the pavilion across the lake. There is a public swimming area, a snack bar and a playground across the lake as well. The home offers a large great room for relaxing and dining, 2 cozy electric fireplaces, a well equipped full kitchen for all of your cooking needs, one and a half baths, comfortable beds, a walkout basement family room, a huge deck and a spectacular screened in porch where you can relax the night away or take a nap on a unique, twin sized porch swing. Spend an evening cooking s’mores around the outdoor fireplace or cook dinner on the outdoor grill. You can entertain yourself and your family with a multitude of games and over 200 videos. Cable television is provide as well as wifi and three Roku televisions. Cell reception is excellent. New in 2022, we have an eco friendly mini-split air conditioning system and new for 2023 a stacked digital washer and dryer unit and a newly renovated spa like bathroom. Windsor Cottage is a great place to enjoy all of what the Berkshires and Southern Vermont has to offer as the only three bedroom lakeside rental property in the North Adams/Williamstown area. July and August stays are Sat. - Sat. Note: Two ring doorbells with security cameras are in use on the exterior of the property. One at the entrance to the house and one on the shed.

Property manager

Terri

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house, on the deck or porches.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,050 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

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
Note from host: A maximum of 8 people at any time.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 C0060272090

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home Adams/williamstown Area House
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home North Adams/williamstown Area
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home Adams/williamstown Area
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home Adams/williamstown Area House
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home North Adams/williamstown Area
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home Adams/williamstown Area House
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home North Adams/williamstown Area
Beautiful Berkshire Lakeside Home Adams/williamstown Area

About the neighborhood

Map
North Adams, MA

What's nearby

  • Campers Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Windsor Lake Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Western Gateway Heritage State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Station - 31 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pedrin's Dairy Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa Gino's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Escape-Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking- Best of the Berkshires! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Escape-Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking- Best of the Berkshires!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Escape-Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking- Best of the Berkshires!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Escape-Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking- Best of the Berkshires! located?

Located in the mountains, this North Adams vacation home offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 15-minute walk of Windsor Lake Park, Kemp Park, and Campers Beach. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and Eugene L. Freel Library are also within 15 minutes.

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Waterfront Escape-Mt. Views, Museums, Paddling, Hiking- Best of the Berkshires! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Absolutely charming and well kempt. Hosts communicative and available and attention to details throughout. Loved the lake and paddleboards and morning coffee on the deck. Great for family of 6 for gathering and meals
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Windsor cottage. Jay and Terri were fantastic, making the entire stay incredibly enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Quiet spot—loved Windsor Lake and being on the water. Nice, cozy house. Lots to do in the area. 🌏💙🌏
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Beautiful property! Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The lake house was comfortable, well-equipped, and peaceful. The view over the lake, and access to a boat and kayak, were a wonderful bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

10/10

This is our third stay and it was even better than the previous two stays. Wonderful upgrades all around. Clean and beautiful place to stay for a getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

This is a pretty home with a lovely view of the lake. It is close to many wonderful Berkshire experiences and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Terri and Jay were excellent hosts; welcoming and responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We had an amazing stay here! The house is very cute and well decorated with lots of dishes, games, towels, etc. The screened in porch great. And then the real highlight was the beautiful lake and all the kayaks, paddleboards and boats that come with the house. And the owner was great throughout, answering all of our questions and even shipping us a couple of items we left behind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The property sits on a very narrow small mini lake well stocked with fish. It is perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. The house had everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This was the best time away from home we ever had. The cottage and the lake are so peaceful and beautiful. The hosts were kind and helpful thru the hole planning stage. We hope to visit again next year....and one special thing we will never forget is the wonderful quiet...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Had a wonderful time, loved the upgraded bathroom and shower downstairs. House is clean and well stocked kitchen and board games. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Our family of 5 had a wonderful visit. Very clean. The lake was a little busy with other kayak/rowboats.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10

The home was well equipped and included boats and a well stocked kitchen. The park across the lake was noisy and lots of people were boating and fishing on a relatively small lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

The house was comfortable. Having the boats was great. The owners were super attentive to any problem. Lovely area. Only problem was with the grill which had problems in starting
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

LOVE this place! It has absolutely everything a family could want: dock for little people to collect cattails; canoes and boats for finding the eagle; small, best-kept-secret lake 2 minutes away; 3 playgrounds!; large deck and large screened porch; large living room. And the owner is fabulous about checking in to see everything is okay, telling us about a robin's nest on the deck, etc. We loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

We had such a wonderful time at Windsor Cottage. There was plenty of room for 6 adults to spread out. We enjoyed all the lake had to offer, from fishing to lazing on the deck. Sunrises were gorgeous and peaceful. The kitchen was very well appointed. We ordered a grocery delivery from a local store for our first day so we wouldn't have to waste time shopping. Terri was a great host, friendly, polite & available to answer any questions. Overall it was a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10

We enjoyed a very relaxing getaway as a group of 3 generations. There was so much room for all of us and everything you could want or need: kitchen fully equipped, laundry, A/C and fans, games, movies, fishing right off the dock, kayaks, canoe, rowboat and life vests. Beautiful setting with park right across the lake. Screened in porch with large porch swing is heavenly! Owner is very responsive and wonderful to deal with. We really enjoyed Hancock Shaker Village, Mass MoCa, Berkshire Cider Project, and Mt. Greylock, among many other things close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Two adults came with 3 children, aged 11, 4 and 2. The dock was actually much safer than we expected b/c access is limited to the front door. The upstairs deck was wonderful for hanging out and blowing bubbles with the little ones. We used the canoe and kayak to boat to the beach across the lake. It was grand.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

The house was great. It was clean, updated enough, and on a beautiful quiet lake. The owner provided a lot of things to use like a row boat, kayak, lots of different movies on VHS and DVD, toiletries if we forgot anything, hand sanitizer, etc. It allowed us to enjoy the house and area more without having to think too much about how to entertain ourselves or having 100 rules to follow. It was in a nice quiet area but also close enough to town if you wanted to buy stuff. I would recommend to anyone who would want to stay in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10

We had a wonderful stay! The home is spotless, well-maintained and nicely decorated. It is beautifully situated on a small lake overlooking the mountains. We kayaked through the mist every morning until it burned off. It was extremely hot and muggy, so we toured several wonderful museums in the afternoon and then returned and went for a swim. We definitely appreciated the air conditioning in the home! We dined in restaurants in town, only 5 minutes away, as well as in neighboring towns in Massachusetts and Vermont. (The Vermont border is just 7 minutes away.) We enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings. One evening we listened to a free concert from across the lake; another evening we watched a mesmerizing lightning storm from the screened porch. The owner was extremely responsive and gracious. Sheets and towels are not included, but you can rent them for a fee from the owner, which is what we chose to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Our family, we grandparents, two of our children and partners and two grandchildren(10 years old) had a ball! It was tight for space but except for meals and night we were seldom all there. The lake is perfect for kids. It is small, no motorized boats allowed and the park across the lake (5 minute walk) has a supervised buoyed swimming area. The kayak and rowboat were big hits and the extra large dining room table allowed for family dinners, cards, monopoly etc. We don't think we could have picked a better place. And North Adams and Williamstown are very close for shopping and art galleries etc. The two best being the Mass Museum of Contemporary Art and The Clark which besides being spectacular in design contains a grand collection of world class art. The interior of the cottage is decorated beautifully and the kitchen equipped perfectly. Now with all that being said, it is a cottage. Water pressure is lower than city pressure and the roadway into the cottage has suffered from all the spring and summer rain (2017) but this is barely even a minor aggravation. Stay here, you will love it !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

6/10

The location of this lake cottage can't be beat. Our kids loved playing in the lake, there is a park nearby, the summer concert series on Wednesday nights was a nice bonus. We hiked from the house on the lovely trails right around the lake and really enjoyed the views of the hills and the lake from our cottage windows. The hosts were really responsive and helpful and we really appreciated their hospitality. The game room on the lower level has the potential to be amazing. We adults headed down there most nights to play some card and darts. The owners have given it a relaxed, beachy decor and feel. We purchased some new dart tips for future guest to enjoy! We did find it hard to be there a week with 8 people and no washer or dryer. A dryer would be a great addition as we had wet kids swim gear that didn't dry well in summer humidity. And travelling from out of state and needing to provide sheets and towels was a challenge as well. We forgot hand towels for the kitchen and had to use a bath towel we had brought for one of the kids. Despite these few things all of us enjoyed our time in North Adams immensely and would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We had a lovely week at Windsor Cottage. The house is so special and we were thrilled the moment we walked in the door. The views are so beautiful, especially in the early mornings when the mist is rising from the lake. Terri and Jay have really put their heart into their home and I feel grateful they are sharing it with the rest of us. Might be helpful for folks to know that the half bath is upstairs next to the master bedroom (with absolutely stunning lake view) and room with three beds. Another bedroom on main floor with queen bed next to bathroom with fabulous shower. The multiple decks were a highlight. Who can resist a porch swing that you can nap on! Can't wait to come back! Thank you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

House was best equipt home we have ever rented from vrbo. Porch was a great place for morning coffee watching a bald eagle and fog lifting. I highly recommend this home. owner was quick to answer all my questions. You will love this place. We all did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024