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Experience Luxury & Nature on 40 Private Acres in the Heart of the Berkshires

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You can look forward to golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden at Experience Luxury & Nature on 40 Private Acres in the Heart of the Berkshires. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathrooms697 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Experience Luxury & Nature on 40 Private Acres in the Heart of the Berkshires

  • Welcome to Sunny Pond, a one-of-a-kind private estate nestled on 40 secluded acres in the heart of the Berkshires. Surrounded by forest and centered around a swimmable private pond with its own island and fire pit,
    Sunny Pond is the perfect destination for family vacations, reunions, holiday. gatherings, and peacefulescapes in every season.
    Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the home offers multiple gathering spaces so everyone has room to spread out. Curl up by one of the fireplaces, enjoy movie night in the media room, read in the library, work remotely from the dedicated office, or let the kids explore the fully stocked playroom. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the private gym, complete with a Peloton and a variety of exercise equipment.
    The spacious chef's kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring one large island, two ovens, two dishwashers, two sinks, and everything needed to prepare meals for large groups. Enjoy memorable dinners in the formal dining room or gather for casual meals overlooking the pond.
    With seven inviting bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, Sunny Pond comfortably accommodates families and groups while providing plenty of space to relax and recharge.Step outside and experience what makes Sunny Pond so special. Swim in the private pond, paddle one of the pedal boats, fish (catch and release), relax on the dock, or stroll across the bridge to the private island and fire pit.
    Children will love the playground and expansive lawns, while adults can enjoy morning coffee on one of several outdoor seating areas or gather around the fire pit under the stars after a day of exploring.
    Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, quality family time, or simply a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, Sunny Pond offers an unforgettable Berkshires experience.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Pickleball
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pets allowed with approval
Government ID must be submitted within 24hrs of the booking
check in and out times will vary depending on the time of the year.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Must inquire first and have approval for the pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Parties/ Events must be approved through inquiry

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties/ Events must be approved through inquiry
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Austerlitz, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taconic State Park and Monument Mountain, while Tanglewood Music Center and The Mac-Haydn Theatre are cultural highlights. Consider Roe Jan Brewing Co. for a night out or Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our Austerlitz travel guide
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Austerlitz, NY

What's nearby

  • A calm river surrounded by autumn foliage.
    Norman Rockwell Museum
    20 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Queechy Lake
    16 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Catamount Aerial Adventure Park
    17 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Catamount Ski Area
    18 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Taconic State Park
    19 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center
    34 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
    14 min drive
  • Dan's Diner
    13 min drive
  • Best Sandwich Shop Around
    14 min drive
  • Home Range Winery
    15 min drive
  • Spencertown Country Store
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience Luxury & Nature on 40 Private Acres in the Heart of the Berkshires pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Experience Luxury & Nature on 40 Private Acres in the Heart of the Berkshires?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience Luxury & Nature on 40 Private Acres in the Heart of the Berkshires?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Luxury & Nature on 40 Private Acres in the Heart of the Berkshires?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience Luxury & Nature on 40 Private Acres in the Heart of the Berkshires located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Hillsdale Town Hall, Roe Jan Brewing Co. and Richmond Free Public Library. Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques and Charles H. Baldwin & Sons are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Experience Luxury & Nature on 40 Private Acres in the Heart of the Berkshires Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Vacation

This is a spectacular property with a beautiful playground and playroom which kept the children well entertained. A very relaxing location with areas for small and larger family groups to organically connect. The kitchen is amazing and very, very clean. Comfy beds and plenty of outdoor spaces. Loved our time at Sunny Pond!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We've rented Sunny Pond twice now for large family reunions and it has been perfect each time! The space is generous, clean and very well stocked--from the pond to the kitchen!--and Randi and Craig were incredibly responsive and helpful hosts. I could not recommend this property more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Austerlitz Paradise

This property exceeds all expectations consistently in every possible regard. The house and property, including the pond, island and setting are not only beautiful but meticulous, perfectly maintained with all of the furnishings and details that one would hope to have if this were your own home. Randi is fantastic and I feel privileged to have been able to spend time at Sunny Pond.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great time !

We’ve been renting for 8 years with Randi and she is always so responsive. Every year there are upgrades and improvements to the property, which is great to see. Very spacious, lots of places to lounge around inside and out, the kitchen is the best and bedrooms are perfect for a large group of people. We always look forward to returning the following year for our annual reunion. Highly recommend Sunny Pond !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay- the house worked well for our family of 9 and has an incredible kitchen for cooking, hanging out with others, etc. The ping pong room, playroom with many games and books and workout room were all hits. The pond is beautiful for swimming and small boating- they have a pedal boat and rafts, etc. All said, the house and the property are spectacular and very comfortable and easy for a family to spend in our case a celebratory weekend. Thank you Phyllis
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

We have been lucky to stay at this property 3 times. Every trip better than the last. It's a joy to be with my whole family. Barbecue and sit around the huge dining room table where there is room for everyone. Going out at night to make smores in the firepit. Making memories. I hope to be lucky to be able to come back again!! Jackie, July 12 to 19th 2024.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Our family (age range 6 months to 89 years) enjoyed a long weekend stay at this amazing property. The description and photos did not do justice to the beautiful home and surrounding grounds. Plenty of space for everyone, wonderful gathering places, dream kitchen (we made all of our meals), and a gym that rivals those that require membership! We visited the charming town of Great Barrington and went for several hikes nearby. Randi was very helpful and provided a crib and pack n play for the little ones. Instructions were very clear and checking in and out was a breeze. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heaven on Earth

I rented this house for a weekend to celebrate my boyfriend's 30th birthday and his twin sisters. We invited all their first cousins to come join us for a weekend getaway. All of us had the same thing to say! It was absolutely amazing. The house was beautiful inside and out. Super clean, cozy, and comfortable. Some of us arrived on a Friday night with plans to do things Saturday. Come Saturday, no one even wanted to leave the house! We spent our first night around a kitchen island eating pizza and admiring all the details that made this house unbelievable. When all children were in bed, we gathered blankets and sat outside on the front porch overlooking the pond and just taking the whole thing in. It was as if time didnt exist. The next morning, everyone was up early because they didnt want to miss a thing. We spent all day lounging around, walking around the pond, laying on a deck with our feet overhanging the side, and enjoyed the sun and everyones company. In the evening, as the rest of our guest arrived, we sat around the dining room table with the fire on right behind us. The owners of the house couldnt have been more accomodating and welcoming. They allowed us to use everything! We had Pandora music going on throughout the whole house including outside on the porch! I am probably going on and on, but if you are looking for a relaxing getaway with a group of people, this house is worth every penny, every minute driving to get there. Upon our arrival, we were already planning our return trip!!! The last of our family didnt leave until 4:45, we stayed until we could not possibly stay anymore! Words cant even describe the majesty of this property, and the life long memories that it created for our family!