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The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lee, MA
  • The Mount
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wyndhurst Golf & Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Berkshire Mountain Country Store
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Lenox

Located in Lenox, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of The Mount and Housatonic River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Wyndhurst Golf & Club and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Berkshire Mountain Country Store.
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What's nearby

  • The Mount - 3 min drive
  • Berkshire Mountain Country Store - 6 min drive
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 8 min drive
  • Lee Premium Outlets - 9 min drive
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vivaldi's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪51 Park Restaurant & Tavern - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History

** Check out the Playhouse on the Netflix series The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. It's included in the Gourmet Stays episode.**

The Playhouse is the PERFECT venue to house friends and families of brides and grooms. Unfortunately WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE WEDDINGS.

Featured in Berkshire and Boston Magazines, #1 on VRBO in the Berkshires.

Built by Westinghouse and then part of a Vanderbilt Estate, and the first property in the world to be powered by AC electricity, The Playhouse is a renovated iconic Berkshires property that once served as a theater space for America's greatest innovators, with visitors from President McKinley, to Nikola Tesla and Lord Kelvin, and is now hung with fine art, and includes an in-house yoga studio, two kitchens, seven sleeping areas and five bathrooms; amenities include lakefront access (an 8 min walk), and the best Berkshire views. Come relax at this historic home under 25' cathedral ceilings, connect with friends and entertain inside, or on the Victorian-style courtyard.

We are close to multiple ski resorts:
Bousquet 11 min
Butternut 20 min
Catamount 30 min
Jiminy Peak 35 min

Feel good about your stay: all electricity comes from our rooftop solar panels. We reduce plastic waste by using eco-friendly soaps and cleaning products (with reusable containers).

One 84" smart TV and (2) 60" screens for family movie viewing (Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, etc). As we encourage unplugging, the house does not have cable tv.

Nearby: Wyndhurst Manor and Club (Golf and Spa), Tanglewood, Shakespeare and Company, The Mount and Jacob's Pillow (we LOVE Jacob's Pillow) performances are all within a few minutes of this centrally located property on the Lee/Lenox border. Stockbridge and West Stockbridge are also nearby. Property management is on call to assist.

A welcome basket of local goods and fresh cut flowers greet your party.

Breakdown of sleeping areas with a number for each bed below:

Bed 1) Primary suite with queen bed, sitting area overlooking Victorian courtyard and in-suite bath and pedestal bathtub with a view

Beds 2, 3) Main floor bedroom with two twin beds

Bed 4) Main floor bedroom with a full size bed

Bed 5) Main floor bedroom with a queen bed

Beds 6, 7) Loft / office with queen and twin sleepers (semi-private)

Bed 8) Downstairs bedroom with queen bed and dedicated bath

Bed 9) Downstairs main room one convertible queen sleeper

Beds 10-15) Downstairs 600 square foot yoga room is convertible to a bedroom with dedicated bath. One convertible full sleeper and five high-end queen Aerobeds can be set up there

The five bathrooms have radiant floor heating and there is a pedestal tub in the Primary Suite; all bathrooms with custom reclaimed 300-year old heart wood vanities finished in the Japanese shou sugi ban style.

Central air conditioning and heating is by high efficiency heat pump.

The Playhouse is for residential use only, and the rental policy includes the requirement to adhere to the Rules and Regulations noted in the Rental Agreement.

The maximum number of guests is 20, but there is an additional $30/day per guest above 14.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Daniel Mozes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 7000 sq ft (650 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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
This property uses solar energy
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
Property Registration Number C1971209600

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

The Playhouse: 7,000 Square Feet of Berkshires Modern Luxury and History Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 224 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always perfect!
This is my 3rd stay at the Play House over the past several years and it's just the best place to return to. As usual, everything was perfectly appointed and Daniel and Ashley were super accommodating and communicative. The group I was with was blown away by the uniqueness of the property. We'll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay for Large Family
Had a great stay with large family at this unique property. Plenty of room for everyone. Great location to explore the Berkshires. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay great place interesting history and super host
We really really enjoyed your amazing home! Beautiful, interesting and what an incredible history! Great kitchen we really enjoyed cooking in it Plus the ping-pong and the games were also great. Our eight year-old niece really enjoyed them very much as we did! Multi hour game of Monopoly was fun and not something we’ve done in a long time. Would love to return !
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

House of F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Our stay at this stunning property was truly unforgettable—one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever visited. Daniel and his team were incredibly attentive and easy to reach, always ready to help with even the smallest questions. I couldn’t recommend this place more highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Playhouse after PMC Unpaved
House was fantastic - with plenty of space and we really enjoyed the fire pit. Great place to relax after doing the Pan Mass Challenge Unpaved. The kitchen was so nice we skipped going out to dinner an ate there. Ping pong and foos too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Boston, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, great location
The Playhouse was a beautiful and dramatic space to host some close friends and family for our daughter's wedding. Everyone wants to go back next year for the anniversary!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
In Her Bride Era
Wow! My partner and I hosted her sister’s bachelorette party here and had such a blast! What an incredible home. The open floor plan was the perfect space for our large group to gather. Many wonderful memories were made at The Playhouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding space and stay✨
What a lovely space to stay and have a family reunion! Soo many lovely amenities in the house and the location is amazing. Hosts were extremely responsive. I’d give the entire experience a 10 out of five 😊 My entire family asked to do it again next year👍
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
It was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F., New Haven, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful place
My family and extended family (13 in all, ranging from 8 to 80+) gathered to celebrate a milestone birthday for a week. It's a truly beautiful place, with lots of room for all (we even fit 13 at the dining room table without squeezing) right in the heart of the Berkshires.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful olace
It is exactly as pictured
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for wedding prep
We stayed at the Playhouse in the days leading up to our wedding (at the Mount) and used the space for prep the morning of as well. The space is huge with beautiful high ceilings and a lot of history. Seems like it would be a great space for a large family reunion or other get together as well. Super convenient location with a lot of activities. Hosts were very easy to reach and responsive when we had an issue with a package delivery to the wrong location. No complaints at all and an absolutely wonderful property in a gorgeous location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing!
We spent a weekend at the playhouse for my sister in law’s bachelorette and it was absolutely amazing! The house is huge, gorgeous and was perfect for our group of 10 girls. Daniel was communicative and responsive when we had questions during our stay. The house was stocked with everything we could need. Clean bathrooms, comfortable bedrooms and so much more!! I would definitely stay at the Playhouse again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor Party Weekend
The property was clean, with enough space for all of the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big and Beautiful!
We had the most SPACE ever for our winter Berkshire stay. Room enough for a yoga class of 11. Sleeping spaces are separated and unique. The historic property is clean and modern - pristine! Cool artwork, huge windows, fun games, books all found here. Thanks to our host Daniel and staff for an excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xtine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning home with all the amenities
This is a beautiful and comfortable (and very spacious) house. It was the perfect spot for our core group (7 people) and extended group ~20 people for Christmas Eve celebration. The host and property manager are genuinely kind, accommodating, and very responsive. Truly a great rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cairin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Weekend 2923
What an amazing house and experience. So much room, so well thought out and something for everyone. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl H., Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a large family gathering
It was a rainy weekend, so we mostly stayed in the building, taking advantage of the 'game room' downstairs. We had one minor issue with the oven, which the local manager took care of promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Thanksgiving getaway
Beautiful place and great location to gather three generations for Thanksgiving! The kitchen(s) are fully stocked so that preparing our feast(s) went without a hitch. Lots of toys, games and books for the kids (and adults). Owner and house manager were incredibly responsive. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique property, excellent hosts, attention to every detail.
We had a great family reunion at the Playhouse. Highly recommend this unique, fun space, great for any type of group get together. Hosts have thought of every detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Even though it rained the whole weekend, we couldn’t ask for a better place to stay at. The gourmet kitchen had everything we could need and more. We used yoga studio for yoga, sound baths and meditation. The house was spacious and its rustic, yet modern vibe, together with art pieces displayed throughout, made it feel so special! Thank you Daniel and Ashley for being patient with me and helping me exceed expectations of all guests that joined me for a wellness retreat at your place. Everyone was comfortable, relaxed, with plenty of privacy if needed. We all can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phoenix M., Seymour, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Women’s yoga and relaxation weekend
This is our third time coming here for our annual women’s weekend for doing yoga, eating yummy food, and just relaxing. This is the perfect home to entertain a group with ample space for gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
The Playhouse was a great stay! Nice and private grounds, super clean, and responsive hosts. It was all we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and unique house. Great location.
It was a delight to stay at this house that was fully equipped with all kitchen items for great meals and great light for spending time with family in the large living room. The art pieces in the house gave the place a unique feel, and the open area from kitchen to living/dining area made it wonderful for connecting with others. Rooms were well sized and had comfortable beds. The AC control is a bit quirky, but one can get a knack for how to control the different zones of the house. Location is great - nearby one of the best ice cream places in the US, close to Tanglewood, Jacob’s pillow, Shakespeare theater, zip lining in Catamount, and boutiques in Lenox. Thank you for a lovely vacation with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023