Cottage in Berkshires, MA
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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About this cottage rental
Welcome to The Blue Elm - a cozy and historic Berkshire getaway located in Ashley Falls, MA.
Set on 3.5 tranquil acres, the cottage ties into an early 19th century barn and is nestled amongst old growth maple trees.
Enjoy this peaceful and convenient Berkshire location - only 15 minute drive to Catamount Ski Area, 17 minutes drive to Ski Butternut, Great Barrington and points north, and 5 minutes drive to Canaan, CT and points south.
The Space
A private mudroom entrance steps you down into an open Dining and Living Room, complete with coffee bar and Queen sized sleeper sofa. From there one steps up into the well equipped kitchen with induction cooktop and custom open wood slab shelving, as well as a convenient 1/2 bathroom.
Enjoy outdoor meals and relaxation on the large vaulted screened room with access to the back yard.
At the end of your day step up into the vaulted King bedroom suite with generous closet space and bespoke lighting. Relax and unwind in the custom walk-in shower with wall-to-wall marble salvaged from a NYC skyscraper!
Amenity Highlights include:
✔ Off street parking for two vehicles
✔ Private Entrance
✔ Numerous reclaimed accents, furniture and materials, including:
♥♥ Reclaimed church pews from Berkshire and Columbia Counties
♥♥ Reclaimed beams from a historic Canadian barn
♥♥ Custom wood shelving salvaged from our 1826 farm house
and other mid-19th century homes
♥♥ Salvaged Cipollino marble from the Daily News Building in NYC
✔ Bespoke reproduction MCM lighting in the Living and Dining Areas
✔ Direct access to the Ashley Falls Wood hiking and walking trails
✔ Only a minutes drive to Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation, a 329-acre
National Natural Landmark
✔ Enjoy wild black berries that grow along our property in the summer
months
✔ Only a minutes drive to the historic Ashley House - the birthplace of the
Sheffield Resolves, a direct precursor to the United States Constitution,
AND the former home of Elizabeth 'Mumbet" Freeman, the first slave to
win a legal battle for her freedom in the state of Massachusetts!
✔ Lovely in-town walks amongst beautiful 18th-19th century
residential architecture
✔ Festive holiday atmosphere throughout the year, including:
♥♥ A beautiful Memorial Day parade and ceremony at the historic Ashley
Falls Burial Ground
♥♥ A sought-after tree lighting ceremony each December with the tallest
illuminated tree in Berkshire County!
Guest Access
Guests have access to clearly marked parking spaces in our shared driveway, along with full access to the 3.5 acres surrounding our home.
Other things to note
Private architecture and sketch tours of nearby Great Barrington are available upon request. Please message Nick when booking The Blue Elm for more details.
Set on 3.5 tranquil acres, the cottage ties into an early 19th century barn and is nestled amongst old growth maple trees.
Enjoy this peaceful and convenient Berkshire location - only 15 minute drive to Catamount Ski Area, 17 minutes drive to Ski Butternut, Great Barrington and points north, and 5 minutes drive to Canaan, CT and points south.
The Space
A private mudroom entrance steps you down into an open Dining and Living Room, complete with coffee bar and Queen sized sleeper sofa. From there one steps up into the well equipped kitchen with induction cooktop and custom open wood slab shelving, as well as a convenient 1/2 bathroom.
Enjoy outdoor meals and relaxation on the large vaulted screened room with access to the back yard.
At the end of your day step up into the vaulted King bedroom suite with generous closet space and bespoke lighting. Relax and unwind in the custom walk-in shower with wall-to-wall marble salvaged from a NYC skyscraper!
Amenity Highlights include:
✔ Off street parking for two vehicles
✔ Private Entrance
✔ Numerous reclaimed accents, furniture and materials, including:
♥♥ Reclaimed church pews from Berkshire and Columbia Counties
♥♥ Reclaimed beams from a historic Canadian barn
♥♥ Custom wood shelving salvaged from our 1826 farm house
and other mid-19th century homes
♥♥ Salvaged Cipollino marble from the Daily News Building in NYC
✔ Bespoke reproduction MCM lighting in the Living and Dining Areas
✔ Direct access to the Ashley Falls Wood hiking and walking trails
✔ Only a minutes drive to Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation, a 329-acre
National Natural Landmark
✔ Enjoy wild black berries that grow along our property in the summer
months
✔ Only a minutes drive to the historic Ashley House - the birthplace of the
Sheffield Resolves, a direct precursor to the United States Constitution,
AND the former home of Elizabeth 'Mumbet" Freeman, the first slave to
win a legal battle for her freedom in the state of Massachusetts!
✔ Lovely in-town walks amongst beautiful 18th-19th century
residential architecture
✔ Festive holiday atmosphere throughout the year, including:
♥♥ A beautiful Memorial Day parade and ceremony at the historic Ashley
Falls Burial Ground
♥♥ A sought-after tree lighting ceremony each December with the tallest
illuminated tree in Berkshire County!
Guest Access
Guests have access to clearly marked parking spaces in our shared driveway, along with full access to the 3.5 acres surrounding our home.
Other things to note
Private architecture and sketch tours of nearby Great Barrington are available upon request. Please message Nick when booking The Blue Elm for more details.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Berkshires, MA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
A spacious, beautiful, comfortable space filled with elegant and helpful touches throughout. The photos don't really do it justice. Everything about our stay there was pleasant and problem-free. A highlight was enjoying the nighttime firefly show on the screened in porch.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Nick and Tiffany were very welcoming and made check-in, check-out and everything in between very easy and seamless. The Blue Elm is a very comfortable cottage and we loved the historic elements that were used. we completely enjoyed our stay there and will stay again when we return to the area to visit family. Thanks again Nick and Tiffany.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Host was friendly and responsive. We had a relaxing weekend retreat.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Nicholas was a wonderful and attentive host. The space was beautiful with a fun history and unique architectural features. The porch was our favorite spot and we spent an entire morning there with our coffees. My friends and I felt completely relaxed during our stay and greatly appreciated Nicholas' recommendations for stops to make on our way home. Would absolutely book and stay again.
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10Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
"A spacious, beautiful, comfortable space filled with elegant and helpful touches throughout. The photos don't really do it justice. Everything about our stay there was pleasant and problem-free. A hig..."
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