Stockbridge holiday house

There is just nothing more perfect than coming back from a concert at Tanglewood on a late summer night, pouring a glass of wine, and slipping into a hottub underneath more stars than you can imagine. Unless, perhaps, it is waking up to a quiet and stillness not often found in modern day life, running down the dock and diving into your own private lake for a quick swim before settling into a kitchen any chef would be proud to use and whipping up something delicious for breakfast... Thanks to the owners of this beautiful home, these were our memories from last summer.

Just a stone's throw from all of the Berkshires' best offerings, this nearly new home is breathtaking. It was immaculately clean, very well-maintained and well-appointed, and it offered exactly the kind of easy comfort we were looking for. The owners were thoughtful, generous, and very helpful both before and during our time at the house. In this respect, we absolutely couldn't have asked for anything more.

During our two weeks there, friends and family came and went, stayed for a day or two or more, and everyone's conclusion was the same: This is the perfect place to unplug, to slow down, and to enjoy western Massachusetts. No one wanted to leave. I can wholeheartedly recommend this home to anyone looking for something similar -- just prepare yourself for the heartbreak that comes as you drive down the long winding driveway for the last time, with your little slice of Berkshires bliss in the rearview mirror.