Perched on the shores of Otis Reservoir, this lakefront property offers a serene escape. Unwind with scenic views from the dock or garden, perfect for fall foliage. The house features a full kitchen, outdoor grill, and screened-in porch seating 10. Inside discover a pool table room and ping pong table in the basement.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
4Br/3bath Lakefront/Ski House in Berkshires. Hi speed wifi
Lakefront property with own dock on Otis Reservoir with beautiful views and garden. Great for fall foliage. For ski season: 25 minutes to Butternut, 55 minutes to Jiminy Peak, 6 minutes to Otis Ridge, and steps from lake for cross country skiing, snow-mobiling or skating. 4 minutes to 'downtown East Otis' with Katie's Country store, Knox Trail Inn, and gas station with all essentials. 15 minutes to Tolland St Park, 12 minutes to Jacob's Pillow, 35-50 minutes from Tanglewood, Shakespeare & Co, Rockwell Museum, Outlets in Lee, and the rest of the Berkshire's attractions. Max of 4 cars winter, 6 cars if no snow. AWD/4WD recommended if snow/ice -- fairly steep dirt road to go up when leaving house.
House has full working kitchen with china for 10+, pots and pans, cooking utensils, two refrigerators, electric oven with 4 glasstop burners, microwave, coffee maker, Keurig, and dishwasher. Their is an outdoor 5 burner gas grill. Seating includes dinner table for 6, bar stools for 4, the screened-in porch is used during 3 seasons and seats 10. Also has a washer and dryer and a back-up power generator.
The basement has a full sized pool table, dart board, and separate ping pong table. The 42' HDTV hooked up to a Roku with FUBO TV. This includes all major networks, NESN, NBC Sports Boston, ESPN, most cable channels, ability to record shows to view later (and FF through ads). Roku also has Netflix and can support anything else you stream (HBO, Showtime, ...). New high speed wifi (400 MBps, unlimited) through optical fiber internet. Selection of "board" games for young and old. There is a full washer/dryer and a second fridge in the basement as well.
Warm weather rentals: The house comes with its own dock 75 feet from the back deck. There is a boat lift if you have a boat 18feet or less. Also available are a canoe and 2 kayaks that can be put into the water. Otis Reservoir is a highly desirable lake because it is drained down 25+ feet every winter thus killing all seaweed. The water is beautiful and clean for all swimming and boating activities -- no green algea or seaweed. The reservoir is 1/2 mile wide and 4+ miles long. House has a wet room for storing all tubes, paddles, life jackets. Also, it is on the eastern shore of the lake which means it gets the afternoon sun -- more likely to be swimmable on marginal days. Also, good fishing right off the dock (for smaller fish).
Outdoor motion detector light and camera added to provide safe, monitored access to the house.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Netflix
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Smartphone
Unlimited smartphone data usage
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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
Rules
Strip sheets (not quilts, comforters) off the beds and any towels that you use and place in front of washing machine.
Remove your food from fridge, place in trash bags and put in large garbage can. Leave can on porch to protect from animals.
See rental agreement for other check out procedures.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
Property Registration Number C0123982250
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Otis, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Old Baldy Wildlife Sanctuary and Becket Land Trust Historic Quarry reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ashintully Gardens and Becket Arts Center. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Otis travel guide
Is 4Br/3bath Lakefront/Ski House in Berkshires. Hi speed wifi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 4Br/3bath Lakefront/Ski House in Berkshires. Hi speed wifi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 4Br/3bath Lakefront/Ski House in Berkshires. Hi speed wifi?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 4Br/3bath Lakefront/Ski House in Berkshires. Hi speed wifi?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 4Br/3bath Lakefront/Ski House in Berkshires. Hi speed wifi located?
This family-friendly Otis holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Otis Reservoir, County Beach and Larkum Pond. Old Baldy Wildlife Sanctuary is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
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4Br/3bath Lakefront/Ski House in Berkshires. Hi speed wifi Reviews
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The overall experience of this house is great. The view of the very clean lake is excellent and on non motorized boats, the local boaters are very courteous. The property is nice and private and had everything you could need for a relaxing weekend away.
The laundry setup was easy to use. There are 2 washers and dryers. Lake view is wonderful. The home is relaxing and peaceful. We will stay there again.
The location was beautiful. Directions for parking and access to enter were clear. The house felt more like someone’s personal residence than a vacation rental. There were clothes in the closets, food left in the kitchen and no iron and ironing board. The mattresses sagged so we all rolled to the middle when sleeping. With some furniture updates and better cleaning to address the musty smell, cobwebs and ants, this could be a gem.
This was an awesome stay with family. The foliage was beautiful and the view of the lake was amazing. We had such a great little family get together. Marshal was a great host, very quick to respond.
Hi,The views are spectacular, house is spacious and close to skiing. We had a great time staying in this house. We even talked about coming back in warmer weather.
Me and the 3 other guys in my band rented the lakehouse for a long weekend and it was perfect for us. Beautiful location, plenty of room, and very comfortable. The owners were very communicative and helpful. Hope to do it again next year.
What an amazing location. Quiet and tranquil. I would love to come back in the summer time to enjoy the waterfront activities.
If you are looking for a great place to stay close to all the Berkshire's has to offer look no further. Marshal is a great communicator.
We had a great time! It was exactly how it looks in the pics. Amazing house and the views were great. Def going back again. Owner is very responsive. Everything was perfect
Our group of old friends loved the location, the wall of windows, the access to water activities, and the game / TV room. We were comfortable and appreciated the cooking and grilling equipment. It was a wonderful weekend, and our hosts were helpful and responsive. Many thanks!
Perfect home on Otis Lake with plenty of room for a group of friends to gather. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the utensils, pots/pans, dishes to make a nice meal. Beds were very comfortable. Plenty of outdoor furniture to gather near the fire pit by the lake. Keurig coffee maker available to make coffee in the morning. Nice and quiet, felt very private. Plenty of room for parking. Thanks for letting us rent.
Loved the location by the water and plenty room for our group of 6 adults + 2 kids. It was very easy to communicate with Marshal. My problem was with the kitchen, no room whatsoever for our own supplies in kitchen cabinets, also the freezer part of the refrigerator really need a good cleaning.
The location is beautiful and there are lots of places to visit in the area. The house is nice; great view of Otis Reservoir. It took us a while to figure out the multiple thermostats, but it was a good Christmas house. The owner was nice enough to allow us to have a Christmas tree, and had someone make an extra trash pick up for us after Christmas.The one thing we were disappointed in was the cleanliness. Shower curtains were moldy, some of the dishes weren't very clean, expired condiments in the refrigerator and old butter in the butter dish and one really bad stain on one of the bunkbed mattresses. That was too bad because everything else was great.
Comfortable, amazing views, room for everyone. Granted we didn’t need all the room, but if you’re looking for a place to bring a group and stay together, this is the place.
The views of the reservoir are stellar. We had rainy and cloudy weather and even about five minutes of snow during our stay. But when the clouds cleared the sunset was beautiful and seeing the almost full moon through the large wall of windows overlooking the water made me never want to go to bed! Just beautiful!
Sufficient kitchen with everything you need to cook just about anything. Grill outside. There is a keurig but make sure to bring your own k-cups as they are not included with your stay.
Overall would recommend this rental!
House was very clean . Nice open floor plan. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds with 2 on main floor. however there are not 4 private bedrooms. The upstairs sleeps 6 however you have to walk through a bedroom to get to the next one or the bathroom. Okay for a family but not for adults.The grill was not clean enough to use. However the sunset on the deck very nice and it was quite peaceful
We found this house to have a perfect layout, with an open layout on the main floor that overlooks the lake, a basement for the kids to hang out, and plenty of space for our two families for a weekend. Overall, the house was clean and well kept. The only insight I would add is that the house is not depersonalized and it feels like you are in someone else's living space for the weekend, with lots of family photos around, food in the cabinets and refrigerator/freezer, and many personal items around. Just mentioning that if you like to have more of a hotel feel. Other than that, getting in and out was very easy with the host. The location was decent for seeing the Berkshire sites (30-40 minutes to get to pretty much everything). Likely a great place to have fun on the lake during the summer, but too cold on our trip.
Loved the location!! BEAUTIFUL on the reservoir, so peaceful & fun to see the snowmobilers & ice fishers!! Awesomely close to Otis ridge and Butternut made for a great skiing weekend!The house is both roomy & cozy— plenty of space to “do our own things” while still feeling all together. Will definitely keep this house high on our list for a summer visit to Tanglewood also!!
The home and the view of the lake was lovely! It was the perfect gathering place for our family. There were activities for everyone: ping pong, pool, and toys for the younger children. The kitchen was laid out well and functional for a large family.The host was responsive and had excellent communication. I highly recommend this home for a family vacation.