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The Freckled Hen's Berkshire Nest

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Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a stove, microwave, sink, and coffee maker.
Relax in this traditional living room with a leather sofa, armchair, and wooden coffee table.
Restful retreat with a floral-patterned bedspread and matching pillows.
Relax in this cozy living space with a flat-screen TV and comfortable sofa.
Guests can relax in the enclosed patio area with a round table and four Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

The Freckled Hen's Berkshire Nest

My home is a sweet, cozy, private, and very clean farmhouse style Cape in the safe, and quiet neighborhood of Abbey Court in the foothills of October Mountain in the beautiful Berkshire Town of Lee closely bordering Lenox. Actually just a stone’s throw from Stockbridge and Lenox! Conveniently close to the highway, but off the beaten path. A great place to work from home and getaway simultaneously in a peaceful setting. A bird watcher’s delight, because a lot of them congregate in my yard. Enjoy the view from the kitchen window.

Privately, proudly and locally owned. Centrally located and a very short drive to the best places to visit in the Shire: Stockbridge (5 miles to Main Street-only 5 streets away from my house!), Tanglewood (5.5 miles!), Main Street in Lenox (5.5 miles!), Berkshire Botanical Garden (7 miles), Norman Rockwell Museum (7 miles), Jacob's Pillow (9 miles), Olivia’s Overlook (7.5 miles), Berkshire HorseWorks (12 miles) and more. A stone's throw to Berkshire Scenic Railway's Lenox Dale Depot (Saturdays May 29 to September 4th). A scenic drive to Berkshire Scenic Railway's Hoosac Valley Depot in Adams/North Adams (May 29th through October with special events after October). Close to notable hiking and mountain biking trails (Appalachian Trail, October Mtn, Ice Glen, Monument Mtn, Donato's Trail, Kennedy Park, Schermerhorn Gorge, Tyringham Cobble, Charcoal Trail and Michael H. Walsh Trail at Olivia’s Overlook in Lenox (sweet vantage spot overlooking the Stockbridge Bowl), and tennis courts around the corner. Very short drive to scenic golfing outings at Cranwell (Lenox) and Greenock Country Club (Lee) golf courses.

Lee offers satisfying dining at restaurants like Starving Artist Creperie and Cafe (best cafe in the Berkshires with an uh-mazing and unique brunch menu), Baja Charlies (best fish tacos in the world!), 51 Park (Steak 51! Fig and Goat Salad!, or the hottest Buffalo Chicken pizza on the planet!), Morgan House (my choice is the Salmonnnnnn....), Timothy's (known for their pizzas, but my favorite dish is their shrimp salad!), Salmon Run (I’m all about the salmon), the famous Joe’s Diner (casual dining), Agave's Mexican Grill, Burmese Bowl offering Asian cuisine and sushi, and more, like Rose's Restaurant (new owners offering a swanky new breakfast/lunch menu), ice cream at Lucky’s (summertime treat)! Just two streets away from fabulous antique and apparel shopping - Main Street and/or the Lee Premium Outlets. Also noteworthy, Berkshire Mountain Bakery is a little bit of a drive in the sleepy little town of Housatonic, but worth the trip for takeout and take home to bake pizzas (I can give you directions for what is one of my favorite scenic routes to get there). Just a short 15-20 minute drive to Hilltop Orchard and Furnace Brook Winery in Richmond for cider donuts (for the kids!) and wine (for the adults!). I also highly recommend the very popular Fratelli’s in Otis for a delicious meal on Main Street in Otis (takeout might only be offered at this time), a short drive from my home, but worth it. Exciting news. If you’re looking for iconic and eclectic, the Dream Away Lodge is open again and very close by in Becket. It’s a big deal and really fun.

The Town of Lee is an easy and manageable size town to navigate. It’s unique and has so much to offer, with sweet downtown shopping and dining, as well outlet shopping close to the Mass Pike.

My home is nestled in the foothills of October Mountain where there’s hiking and rumors over the years of being haunted or at least inhabited by ghosts. The legendary resident ghosts include the mysterious 10 year old Anna Pease, Secretary of Navy under President Grover Cleveland William Whitney and uniformed soldiers from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. You’ll need to google it, because that’s as much as I want to know and research on that subject! My favorite part of hiking October Mountain is bringing a picnic lunch to Felton Pond.

The Lee Farmer’s Market is a great way to start your Saturdays here in the summer and fall. There’s a lot going on there in a small space on the town green with locally handcrafted items. Live music is in the background to entertain you as you nibble on tasty treats and shop for perfect plants, soap, jewelry, and more

For a splash of color, there is artwork is on display at Good Purpose Gallery on 40 Main Street in Lee. Local artists are featured in exhibits daily from 10-4, closed Tuesdays. You can check out current artist’s featured lists and exhibits online for more details. The garden grounds at nearby Berkshire Botanical Garden are open seasonally and often there's a sweet exhibit in Leonhardt Galleries and weekend classes.

More about my home: Small and yet spacious. Continually updating accommodations for a pleasant and calming home away from home rental experience. Cozy kitchen with a wall hung electric heater and manual dial to make the living room and kitchen instantly toasty on those chilly Berkshire mornings and nights. Three bedrooms (one is very bright and sunny with a skylight; one can be made to be very dark and; one with a combination of lightness/darkness - each bedroom can suit any sleeping and ambiance preference!) and they all have windows to let in natural light. A bright, sunny, and quiet office space if you need to get some work done away from the hustle and bustle, but also, just the right size to spread out your mat to meditate or practice yoga if you want a quiet space with a large, comfortable area rug to stretch on! Large screen TV (4 feet wide, 3 feet high) with fabulous picture quality and a Netflix app in the living room. Relaxing back stone patio with a outdoor gas grill for comfortable outdoor dining along with a portable outdoor fire pit for making s’mores. Peaceful backyard in the morning with active, chirping birds and even more peaceful in the early evening when the birds are going to bed and they’re a little quieter. The birds are busy flitting around in the backyard, especially cardinals, and can be seen investigating the little compost bin behind the garage camouflaged within the ever-expanding pollinator garden looking for fruit scraps and eggshells. The comfortable and cushioned dining table and chair set is still on the patio for some relaxing breakfast, lunch or dinners because it’s warming up out there. It's just what you need to relax while you visit the Berkshires, whether you want to get out for an adventure or prefer to spend a quiet night in the privacy of your home away from home.

Note: Since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, I have closely followed and adhered to any limitations on short term rentals such as mine as outlined by the Town of Lee Board of Health and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I appreciate your understanding as we all work together to be safe. I make every effort to not only thoroughly clean, but I also offer contactless check-in to every guest. You’ll receive a personal door code and notes about the home with all the important details prior to your arrival, such as the WiFi password and the best ways to reach me during your stay.

I am thoroughly dedicated and focused on providing a clean home for your stay with extra time blocked off between guests who stay at or enter my home (including me) to air it out before you arrive. In addition, the local supermarkets have shopping open to Seniors one hour before the general public to avoid crowds and potential exposure.

I would like to add that my neighborhood is very safe for walking and bicycling, but I would also be happy to provide you with a customized list of very lovely areas for walking and cycling during your stay.

Thank you for choosing my home. I appreciate each and every one of my guests.

Nancy

Property manager

Nancy Crandall

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 C0096631500

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Freckled Hen's Berkshire Nest Lee
The Freckled Hen's Berkshire Nest Private vacation home
The Freckled Hen's Berkshire Nest Private vacation home Lee

About the neighborhood

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Lee, MA

What's nearby

  • Lee Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Berkshire Mountain Country Store - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Mount - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vivaldi's Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪51 Park Restaurant & Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Freckled Hen's Berkshire Nest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Freckled Hen's Berkshire Nest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Freckled Hen's Berkshire Nest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Freckled Hen's Berkshire Nest located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Housatonic River, Berkshire Mountain Country Store, and Animagic Museum of Animation. Lee Library and Lee Premium Outlets are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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