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Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley

Ski vacation home in Canaan with ski-in/ski-out access

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking and bicycling at this vacation home. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley

Located in Canaan, NY, less than a mile from the Massachusetts border, this wonderful 1700s post and beam farmhouse has recently undergone total restoration. Knoll Rock offers a wonderful combination of historic features combined with state-of-the-art comforts and amenities. Set on four tranquil acres, and close to Tanglewood and all the cultural and leisure activities the Berkshires and Hudson Valley region has to offer, this is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway or memorable vacation. All guests must provide positive reviews from previous VRBO bookings. Please make sure you meet this requirement prior to sending a booking request.

The entire house consists of a large open living, eating and gourmet kitchen area, plus a separate fully equipped studio kitchen, a large family room and four bedrooms (one king bed, two queen beds and one full bed). The four beautiful bathrooms are all fully tiled, with glass vanities and euro-style full-body power showers. One bathroom also offers a whirlpool tub. The beautiful trails on this property, and the owners’ adjoining land, offer country strolls and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing during winter season. With beach passes for idyllic Queechy Lake, swimming and kayaking are only five minutes away. Bikers can enjoy cycling the dirt roads near the house or on the many trails in the region. Spend warm summer evenings dining on the porch or out on the patio. The property is configured so that two families can share the home, yet maintain individual privacy if required. Knoll Rock is not ideal for toddlers who are just walking. Well supervised/behaved children are welcome. Easy accessibility via nearby Route 22 and I90. New York City is approximately two and a half hours and Boston two hours. As well as renting as an entire property, the property can be rented as just the main house (3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms), or studio wing (one large bedroom, living room, kitchenette and bathroom).

Guests have full access to all accommodations, other than the basement and attic. Bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and snowshoes, according to the season, are available by arrangement with the hosts. We have passes for the lovely private beach at Queechy Lake, for summer swimming The house is stocked with many wonderful games, books and movies. There are three large screen Roku TVs offering streaming Netflix, HBO, Showtime and other popular entertainment and news channels. With a cell tower less than a mile away, phone and data service is normally very good. We maintain trails on both properties (12 acres total), offering country strolls and mountain biking, or XC skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Our neighboring network of dirt roads also offers biking and hiking opportunities. Close to all the wonderful places of interest and cultural activities of the Berkshires and Hudson Valley. A short drive from Tanglewood, Shakespeare & Co, Kripalu, The Mount, Hancock Shaker Village, Jiminy Peak, Catamount, Bousquet, etc.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property!

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Rules

Street shoes must be removed upon entering KR! Pls bring slippers! A set of house rules will be sent prior to check in. Garbage & recycling removed.
Covid-19 cleaning procedures followed. Stays of 30 days or more require bi-monthly cleaning for an additional $200 a session. Owner Reviews required!
Upon departure beds stripped and dirty towels deposited in laundry bins and placed by washer dryer. All food removed from fridges,cabinets,freezers.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not suitable for children 5 & under- Infants ok.

Events

No events allowed
Additional guests must be pre- arranged with owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property!

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: additional guests must be pre- arranged with owner
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Best of the Berkshires Hudson Valley
Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley Canaan
Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Canaan, NY

What's nearby

  • Queechy Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 15 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • The Mount - 19 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 20 min drive - 14.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 20 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Six Depot Roastery and Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tanglewood Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this vacation home in Canaan is in the mountains, 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Queechy Lake, and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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