Welcome to the Lynne Court Guesthouse in the heart of the Berkshires! We are happy to share our gorgeous, nature-surrounded home with you! Your hosts are Rick and his daughter, Deena. For the most part, Deena will be the person you will interact with during your stay. Check out and check in as you please with our easy key-drop system. We offer a spacious, light-filled and attractive rental. Your stay will also be close to SO many fun activities and attractions in the beautiful Berkshires! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Our big yellow house is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet Lanesborough neighborhood. Surrounded by farmer's fields and open land, our home provides stunning views of the Berkshire mountains. The best part of our rental is its LOCATION--centrally located in the beautiful Berkshires, we're close to so many options for cultural attractions and fun activities. Our large driveway off of Lynne Court can accommodate multiple cars making this a great rental option for groups, multiple couples traveling together, or travelers with things in tow like a snowmobile trailer, boat, bike rack, etc. The rental bedroom is on the ground floor of our house. You'll have your own key to enter and exit through the side door off of the driveway. You can pick up your key using a code if we're not home when you arrive, and you can drop the key off in our convenient key-drop box when you're ready to check out. Easy! Come and go as you please :) Your bedroom has lots of windows for beautiful morning light and views of the mountains. The bedroom is big, yet cozy, with a private bathroom with brass accents and stand-up shower stall. We provide a microwave and coffee maker, coffee, tea, and some cooking utensils to make breakfast or quick meals in your room convenient. Text Deena if there is anything you need to make your stay more comfortable! On the second floor you'll have access to our game room! The windows overlook our three-acre yard with mountain views. Shoot some pool, watch TV on the big screen, or play some air hockey. You're welcome to invite a group of friends as long as the party isn't too wild!! ;) Hand-paneled wooden floors and east-facing windows make it a beautiful open space for morning yoga, too. If you enjoy working out, you're welcome to use our home gym on the first floor of the house which has a step-machine, treadmill, stationary bike, and various dumbbells/weights. In the warmer months, you'll have access to our backyard and backyard deck, which has a table for six, grill, and umbrella, as well as an herb garden where you can pick fresh mint, lavender, or strawberries just beyond the poolhouse. The view is pretty amazing no matter the time of year! --------------------------------------------------------------------- We want our guests to feel as if they have hosts if they need them, but we will generally let you do your own thing and have privacy. Rick will be home evenings Monday through Friday, and most weekends, while Deena is home on a more varied schedule. Our living spaces are on the other end of the house, separate from the rental room. However, we do share the game room upstairs with you. Deena will be available on her cell phone via text or call if you have any needs, questions, or requests! We are Berkshire natives and more than happy to help with directions and suggestions for restaurants and things to do, so please just ask. :) ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Berkshires are known for being a location with a winning combination of breathtaking nature and outdoor experiences as well as world-class art and culture. Our rental gives you the perfect landing pad for exploring all the area has to offer! Lynne Court is a quiet residential street in the small rural Berkshire town of Lanesborough. To imagine our neighborhood, picture rolling green hills, a small historic stone church up the street built in 1816, a nearby organic farmstand, strawberry fields, a babbling stream behind the house at the bottom of the hill, and spacious green fields around the entire rental. Our house is quiet and surrounded by nature. We often hear owls at night and see turkeys and hawks during the day. We also have chickens in a coop alongside our garage who you can say hello to! ---------------------------------------------------------- -Rental includes convenient parking for full size truck and trailer and/or multiple cars (just give us a heads up when you book!) -We're happy to help you with directions to help you have your best Berkshire visit ever! -Having a car is necessary to get to all kinds of day trips and attractions nearby: THINGS TO DO :: -Jiminy Peak Mountain Ski Resort; skiing/snowboarding rentals, outdoor fire pit, mountain adventure park with "mountain coaster." (10 mins away) -Tanglewood; World-class musical performances and historic grounds. Summer concerts and picnics on the lawn (30 min away) -Mt. Greylock State Reservation; Highest peak in Massachusetts with monument/tower you can climb providing 360 degree views of Berkshire mountain range. Hiking trails, nature center, snowmobiling, snowshoeing etc. Easy access, practically right across the street from our house. (5 min away) -Ramblewild "Treetop Adventures"; zip-line and high ropes course. Described as "The treehouse from your child's wildest dreams", (10 min away) -Strawberry picking @ Mountainview Farm; June only, (5 min away) -Lakeview Orchard; homemade baked goods (!!!), fresh produce, pumpkins, cider and apple-picking in fall, raspberry and blueberry picking in summer. Delicious local favorite. (5 min away) -Mini Golf, go-carts, and ice cream @ "Krispee Cone"; (8 min away) -Ioka Valley Farm; homemade maple syrup, pancake breakfasts, farm animals/petting zoo, pumpkin picking, seasonal activities. (10 min away) -Pontusaac Lake; Kayaking, public swimming, boat rentals, snowmobiling/ice fishing in winter, (8 min away.) -Cheshire Lake; Fishing, kayaking. (8 min away) -Onota Lake; beautiful public sandy beach for swimming and picnicking, boat launch, hiking paths. (16 min away) -The Clark Art Institute; classical art museum known for their impressionist collection, amazing hiking trails with gorgeous views behind on the hill. (20 min away) -Williamstown Theater Festival; world-class performances and theatrical productions. (20 min away) -Barrington Stage Co.; Theatrical productions in downtown Pittsfield (15 min away) -Shakespeare and Company; local Shakespeare production company with a wide variety of theatrical productions. (33 min away) -Sheep Hill Nature Center; walking paths through sunny fields, beekeeping/nature workshops, kids activities, pond with nets to catch tadpoles, etc. (18 min away) -MASS MoCA; the nation's largest contemporary art museum with a wild array of ever-changing art exhibits as well as concerts. (30 min away) -Williamstown Farmer's Market; (20 min away) -Berkshire Museum; eclectic local natural history and art museum with kids activities, Hudson River School paintings. (18 min away) -The Colonial Theater; historic, restored theater with a varied offering of comedians, performances, music, theater shows of all kinds. (15 min away) -Downtown Pittsfield shopping on North Street (15 min away) -The Phoenix Theaters/Beacon Cinema; Classy movie theater with big cozy armchairs and alcoholic beverages/snacks. (17 min away) -Tsubo Massage (20 min away) -In-Touch Massage; massages outdoors overlooking stream, hot tub rentals. (20 min away) -Elle Day Spa (15 min away) Closest Grocery Stores: Lanesborough Mobile Gas Station (Open 24 hours); 4 min away -Market 32, Pittsfield; large grocery store, similar to Whole Foods. (16 min away) -Stop N' Shop, Pittsfield; standard grocery store (26 min) -Guidos Fresh Marketplace, Pittsfield; organic grocery store. (25 min away)