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4Br/3bath Lakefront/Ski House in Berkshires. Fully fitted kitchen. Hi speed wifi

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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East Otis, MA
  • Otis Reservoir
    2 min walk
  • Larkum Pond
    8 min drive
  • Tolland State Forest
    15 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    57 min drive

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About the area

Otis

With a stay at this vacation home in Otis, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Otis Reservoir and a 4-minute drive from County Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Larkum Pond and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Old Baldy Wildlife Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Otis Reservoir - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Otis Ridge - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Tolland State Forest - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Jacob's Pillow - 20 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Ski Butternut - 30 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knox Trail Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪New Boston Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Papa’s Food and Fuel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grouse House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's Pub - ‬21 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.

4Br/3bath Lakefront/Ski House in Berkshires. Fully fitted kitchen. Hi speed wifi

Lakefront property with own dock on Otis Reservoir with beautiful views and garden. Great for fall foliage. For ski season: 25 minutes to Butternut, 55 minutes to Jiminy Peak, 6 minutes to Otis Ridge, and steps from lake for cross country skiing or skating. 4 minutes to 'downtown East Otis' with Katie's Country store, Knox Trail Inn, and gas station with all essentials. 15 minutes to Tolland St Park, 12 minutes to Jacob's Pillow, 35-50 minutes from Tanglewood, Shakespeare & Co, Rockwell Museum, Outlets in Lee, and the rest of the Berkshire's attractions. Max of 4 cars winter, 6 cars if no snow. AWD/4WD recommended if snow/ice -- fairly steep dirt road to go up when leaving house.

House has full working kitchen with china for 10+, pots and pans, cooking utensils, two refrigerators, electric oven with 4 glasstop burners, microwave, coffee maker, Keurig, and dishwasher. Their is an outdoor 5 burner gas grill. Seating includes dinner table for 6, bar stools for 4, the screened-in porch is used during 3 seasons and seats 10. Also has a washer and dryer and a back-up power generator.

The basement has a full sized pool table, dart board, and separate ping pong table. The 42' HDTV hooked up to a Roku with FUBO TV. This includes all major networks, NESN, NBC Sports Boston, ESPN, most cable channels, ability to record shows to view later (and FF through ads). Roku also has Netflix and can support anything else you stream (HBO, Showtime, ...). New high speed wifi (400 MBps, unlimited) through optical fiber internet. Selection of "board" games for young and old. There is a full washer/dryer and a second fridge in the basement as well.

Warm weather rentals: The house comes with its own dock 75 feet from the back deck. There is a boat lift if you have a boat 18feet or less. Also available are a canoe and 2 kayaks that can be put into the water. Otis Reservoir is a highly desirable lake because it is drained down 25+ feet every winter thus killing all seaweed. The water is beautiful and clean for all swimming and boating activities -- no green algea or seaweed. The reservoir is 1/2 mile wide and 4+ miles long. House has a wet room for storing all tubes, paddles, life jackets. Also, it is on the eastern shore of the lake which means it gets the afternoon sun -- more likely to be swimmable on marginal days. Also, good fishing right off the dock (for smaller fish).

Outdoor motion detector light and camera added to provide safe, monitored access to the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Marshal Root

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Marina 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Smartphone
  • Smartphone data usage (unlimited)
  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 C0123982250

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

4Br Lakefront/ski House Berkshires East Otis
4Br Lakefront/ski Berkshires East Otis
4Br Lakefront/ski House in the Berkshires

4Br/3bath Lakefront/Ski House in Berkshires. Fully fitted kitchen. Hi speed wifi Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Beautiful fall colors surrounding the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil
Comfortable, amazing views, room for everyone. Granted we didn’t need all the room, but if you’re looking for a place to bring a group and stay together, this is the place. The views of the reservoir are stellar. We had rainy and cloudy weather and even about five minutes of snow during our stay. But when the clouds cleared the sunset was beautiful and seeing the almost full moon through the large wall of windows overlooking the water made me never want to go to bed! Just beautiful! Sufficient kitchen with everything you need to cook just about anything. Grill outside. There is a keurig but make sure to bring your own k-cups as they are not included with your stay. Overall would recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CC G., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Return visit
This house is in a great location and is well appointed for a fun, relaxing visit. The view and lake access are excellent as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Long Weekend
We really enjoyed our time at the house. Relaxing vibe. Lovely view. Well stocked. Close to a convenience store and a restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time
Great place and views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy M., CROTON ON HUDSON

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Home with a Great View
Perfect home on Otis Lake with plenty of room for a group of friends to gather. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the utensils, pots/pans, dishes to make a nice meal. Beds were very comfortable. Plenty of outdoor furniture to gather near the fire pit by the lake. Keurig coffee maker available to make coffee in the morning. Nice and quiet, felt very private. Plenty of room for parking. Thanks for letting us rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, great house , and great location
We had our annual guys family fishing trip and this was our second time renting the house. Nothing but smiles and memories from renting this house!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

C S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys weekend
We had a great time! It was exactly how it looks in the pics. Amazing house and the views were great. Def going back again. Owner is very responsive. Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Band Weekend
Me and the 3 other guys in my band rented the lakehouse for a long weekend and it was perfect for us. Beautiful location, plenty of room, and very comfortable. The owners were very communicative and helpful. Hope to do it again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Oasis
What an amazing location. Quiet and tranquil. I would love to come back in the summer time to enjoy the waterfront activities. If you are looking for a great place to stay close to all the Berkshire's has to offer look no further. Marshal is a great communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
A very comfortable stay at a wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice waterfront
House was very clean . Nice open floor plan. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds with 2 on main floor. however there are not 4 private bedrooms. The upstairs sleeps 6 however you have to walk through a bedroom to get to the next one or the bathroom. Okay for a family but not for adults.The grill was not clean enough to use. However the sunset on the deck very nice and it was quite peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Huguette P.

Family weekend
Loved the location by the water and plenty room for our group of 6 adults + 2 kids. It was very easy to communicate with Marshal. My problem was with the kitchen, no room whatsoever for our own supplies in kitchen cabinets, also the freezer part of the refrigerator really need a good cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John M., Winchester, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake location and house layout.
We found this house to have a perfect layout, with an open layout on the main floor that overlooks the lake, a basement for the kids to hang out, and plenty of space for our two families for a weekend. Overall, the house was clean and well kept. The only insight I would add is that the house is not depersonalized and it feels like you are in someone else's living space for the weekend, with lots of family photos around, food in the cabinets and refrigerator/freezer, and many personal items around. Just mentioning that if you like to have more of a hotel feel. Other than that, getting in and out was very easy with the host. The location was decent for seeing the Berkshire sites (30-40 minutes to get to pretty much everything). Likely a great place to have fun on the lake during the summer, but too cold on our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CC G., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great September stay
Our group of old friends loved the location, the wall of windows, the access to water activities, and the game / TV room. We were comfortable and appreciated the cooking and grilling equipment. It was a wonderful weekend, and our hosts were helpful and responsive. Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otis
Plenty to do with ping pong, darts, pool table, movies, canoeing and kayaking, jumping off floating dock. Weather was chilly with sun a couple days, other days Lake choppy and very windy so boats weren’t as enjoyable as if normal summer weather. Beautiful views, comfy beds and furniture. Plenty of space for a large family reunion. Otis has remained the small quiet town it was 60 years ago when we owned property on the lake on the Tolland side. I got my Otis fix and still feel it is my piece of heaven whenever I return. I gave 5 stars as home was spacious for our large family gathering. My only suggestion was the closets, drawers, cabinets and freezer were full of food and clothing. The freezer was packed full of food, no ice maker and only one steak knife. We managed but we ended up leaving grocery items on counter. On the plus side we had a full cabinet of spices, plenty of paper towels and toilet paper. The kids jumped in the water even though chilly temps 60-70 and enjoyed the canoe and kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Grayson S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otis Stay
The house location was excellent. Lots of access to kid friendly hikes and activities, with museums not too far away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude with a view
Beautiful lane property with a brand new deck. Stayed with my family and everyone had a great time. Owner was communicative and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amgela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home
The home was very nice and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome in Otis!
This is a wonderful lake house in the bucolic Berkshires near some great hiking, museums, pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We LOVED it! It fit our needs perfectly! 6 friend celebrating 2 50th birthday gals.
Beautiful place, so fun to kayak and drive into great Barrington. Perfect amount of space to relax, and cook and play pool. Totally met our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The comfort, size and amenities of the house, the beautiful outside property, the cleanliness of the lake and the rural area in general were perfect for our family (age ranges 3 - 70) getaway to enjoy nature and each other’s company. Thank you Marshall for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Comfortable and spacious home with great views
The home accommodated our party of 5 adults well. The common areas gave us space to congregate, talk in small groups or altogether, and the basement TV room allowed for separation of TV watchers and those not interested. The bedrooms worked for everyone's required privacy. The location is very nice and the views of the lake are great. Our rating reflects cleanliness and house operational issues encountered during our stay. We discussed these with the host and understand that a new cleaning service was just engaged, and obviously did not work out. The operational issues were mostly known to the host and most are scheduled to be repaired.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

deerob99

Liked: Cleanliness
"Our Siblings Great Escape!"
It was an awesome Siblings Getaway! Beautiful spacious house, with great views of Otis Reservior! We all had a wonderful time! Would come here again! Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Awesome property for our weekend getaway. All ages enjoyed from 3-70. Unbelievable views from living room/ deck area. Mr Root was very accommodating and easy to reach if needed. Thanks again for sharing your house. Great memories!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022