“Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway

Top rated by guests
Picture yourself, lakefront, on your dock on lovely 150 acre private lake.
Well equipped country kitchen with dishwasher, microwave.
Kitchen has dishwasher, microwave, multiple coffee makers.
Surprise  balloon stopped by!!
Welcome to your lakefront home.
review stars
10Outstanding
(191 Ratings)
Guests raved about the tranquil lake views, well-equipped home, and helpful host. They enjoyed the boats, cozy rooms, and serene setting. Looking forward to returning!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
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10 / 10
Outstanding(191 Ratings)

House in Berkshires, MA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

One of the very few waterfront homes available for rent. What other houses offer you 150 feet private lakefront where you can awake to birdsong? absolute best house in the best little town for the full Berkshire experience. If you want your own totally private oasis, and a whole house to yourself, leaving crowds and hassle behind, come up to this lovely, quiet, lakefront Berkshire house with a Zen-like feel, just a mile from the center of Sheffield. Just sit and listen to the silence.

Immaculately behaved, non-shedding, totally house trained small dogs welcome.
Ask about special rates for longer stays.

Perfect location for all Berkshire activities, including Tanglewood and Jacob’s Pillow, plus Shakespeare and Company, Norman Rockwell, The Mount, Berkshire Botanical Gardens.

Light-filled, year-round lakefront house (150 feet on private lake with own dock). with fireplace and fire pit, all decorated in mid-century retro style and immaculately clean. Think 'Walden,' think 'On Golden Pond.' Two bedrooms with A/C—one queen-sized bed, two twins, two full baths, living room with fireplace and A/C, dining area, kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, den with pull-out couch.
Water softener, plus screened in porch, full laundry room, two car garage, fire pit, comfortable outdoor seating for five plus two—and all on the most blissful private 150 acre lake with wonderful fishing--bass and pike--and just a mile off Route 7, Sheffield, handy to everything and spotlessly clean. Cleaned, bleached and treated with UVC wand sanitizer. Self checkin and checkout.
Lake is natural, pure and lovely to look at (but not good for swimming due to natural vegetation). Canoeing, fishing and kayaking are great. Your own dock and 150 feet on the lake. Kayaks and canoe. Ping pong table! Electric bikes available to rent. Dog walkers available!!

You can work from home here. WiFi, 5G, good cell reception, slightly rare in the Berkshires., Smart cable tv. Spectrum service. This is a slice of heaven! Everything you need for that perfect Berkshire getaway—we can give lots of tips for top-notch local restaurants and things to do. Local owners readily available to answer questions and make recommendations.
Great local hiking on closeby Appalachian trail, great biking (we have 4 good bikes), wildlife observation (meet our otter and nesting bald Eagle), riveting local history (Shays Rebellion, Mum Bett), local swimming recommendations.

Very convenient for Berkshire School and Hotchkiss parents.
Also convenient for nearby Litchfield County, Conn, including Music Mountain events, plus Lime Rock Park racing.
Further west, Hudson, NY, is fun to explore, along with houses like Olana, built by Frederic Church of the Hudson River School.
You will never run out of things to do here—or nothing at all—whatever you want.
Bliss!!!!

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Berkshires, MA


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(191 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests raved about the tranquil lake views, well-equipped home, and helpful host. They enjoyed the boats, cozy rooms, and serene setting. Looking forward to returning!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Fantastic lakefront cottage! Very comfortable and cozy! Excellent location to all The Berkshires have to offer!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
What a great getaway! So peaceful and relaxing. If you're looking to enjoy a quiet and serene getaway, this is the place to be. Gillian was easy to communicate with and gave us some information on great things to do in the area. I am definitely going back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
We had a wonderful time and the house was perfect and just what we were looking for, for a long Easter weekend.A quiet, comfortable house on a large pond (or maybe a small lake). Plenty of lake front windows with almost every room having a view of the lake. The setting is Berkshire rural, yet it's just mins from downtown Sheffield and only a dozen minutes from downtown Great Barrington. The house had plenty of space for us, we were four people and a well behaved doodle (dog). We were there on Easter and it was a great setting for an egg hunt. The gas fireplace was appreciated as it worked well, providing us heat over the chilly weekend and ambiance in the evenings. Endless hiking trails are close drives away. Plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, and everything else. The homeowner was delightful. We did not meet her in person but she was always responsive on the app. She gave us tips before the trip, check in procedures, and was around to answer questions as needed. We've been in lots of home rentals over the decades and the host was top level. The home was very clean and well provided for. The host even left us with some very nice welcoming extras for our arrival, which is rare in a home rental. We wish we could have stayed longer and hope to return!
6 / 10Average·Jul 2024
Near Great Barrington Ma, lots to do in the town. The host was responsive. The house had some bugs coming in from the unsealed windows from the air conditioners and my daughter got some bug bites (mosquitoes). The ping pong table was fun. The boats and bikes could use some maintenance. The kitchen had pretty much everything that one would need. Quit place, back porch was serene.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at “Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is “Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at “Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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