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Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown

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A snow-covered landscape with a cabin surrounded by trees. - Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown (Pownal)
A rustic cabin with a stone chimney, a porch with steps, and a view of a lake. - Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown (Pownal)
A modern kitchen with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a dining area with red stools. - Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown (Pownal)
A rustic cabin surrounded by a forest with autumn foliage. - Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown (Pownal)
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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £448
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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About this property

Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown

  • The Cottage At Mountain Meadow
    Originally built as a guest house on a 45 acre country estate in Vermont just five minutes from Williams college, this secluded year-round Vermont home has always been called “The Cottage”, although a recent expansion to a family sized home stretches that definition. Three bedrooms, two full baths plus a pine-paneled loft with additional sleep options. Kitchen opens onto a large, bright and cheerful great room with floor to ceiling local fieldstone fireplace and skylights. Soak up the ambience of a cozy wood fire in colder months. Walk from the house and property directly onto the 240-acre Mountain Meadow Preserve trails…this protected land surrounds the estate. Lush and private woodland setting. Swim or fish for catch and release brook trout and bluegill in the large stocked spring-fed pond.

    Relax with family and friends around the fire pit, pick wildflowers in the meadow, collect pictures of birds and wildlife, choose one of the many marked trails to explore, fish or troll the edge of the water with your net for pond life, and don’t forget you are still just five minutes from restaurants and shopping on Spring Street in Williamstown, and four minutes’ drive to the Williamstown access of the new Mohican Trail (mixed use trail: bike, walk, or run). Just thirteen minutes to MASS MoCA.
    A comfortable and warm home base for a ski weekend; it’s a scenic 16 mile/about 20 minute drive to Jiminy Peak (with no traffic until you reach the resort), and hour to Mount Snow. The trails surrounding the property are great for cross country skiers.

    This home was constructed for privacy, with the front door opening to forest. No windows are visible to the main house up the road and vice versa.

    King bed and ensuite bath in the master. Two bedrooms each with a full size bed. There is a twin bed and oversized sleeper chair in the loft. There is an additional foldout chair bed which can move easily to any bedroom. Sleeps 7-9.

    We now have 1Gps fiber optic high speed internet.

    We ask for no special check out instructions or requirements!

    If the dates you have chosen over a year in advance end up being the date of one of the rare local festivals or events, we may raise rates and give you the right of first refusal. (This is to prevent a guest from reserving all the possible weekends of a future event long before the actual date is announced.) We look forward to hosting you!

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About the area

Pownal is home to this holiday home. Williams College Taconic Golf Course and Waubeeka Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 62 Center for Theater and Dance and Hopkins Observatory. The Clark Art Institute and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Pownal travel guide
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Pownal, VT

What's nearby

  • A scenic road with a white fence and gravestones, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a hill in the background.
    Green Mountain National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A historic building with ivy-covered brick walls, a large lawn, and a clear blue sky.
    Williams College
    6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • A modern building with outdoor seating, a reflective water feature, and trees with autumn foliage.
    The Clark Art Institute
    11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Mountain Meadow Preserve
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Williamstown Trailhead
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cumberland Farms
    9 min drive
  • Stewart's Shops
    18 min walk
  • Lodge
    11 min drive
  • Tunnel City Coffee
    7 min drive
  • Lickety Split at Mass MoCA
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown on 2 Nov 2026 start from £448, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown located?

Situated in Pownal, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Green Mountain National Forest, Mountain Meadow Preserve and Williamstown Trailhead. Mountain Meadow Preserve Vermont Trailhead and The Dome Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy with all amenities needed for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice get away!

We had a wonderful time nestled in the woods with our family! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is quiet and the grounds are beautiful. Inside the house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The host was amazing, even putting out fresh flowers from the property for our arrival. I highly recommend and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect restful spot in the woods

The property was beautiful! The kids enjoyed fishing in the pond with their grandpa. The hosts were nice enough to let us have a small impromptu family cookout and were very helpful when we accidentally locked ourselves out. It was a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property owner was very responsive in communicating. We were very comfortable at the property and will definitely look to stay there next year for our annual trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

Such a gorgeous house! We loved walking the nearby trails and how close it was to Williams. Venetia was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Communication with the host was phenomenal and the home was cozy and inviting! The area around the home was gorgeous and had a great little hike on the property. We would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend away

This was a wonderful weekend away! The house was beautiful - in the forest with hiking trails adjacent and just a stone's throw from Williamstown. It was just perfect for our family and we will be sure to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything in the house is very clean and looks new. Functions very well for a family with lots of space for everyone.Photos may undersell the property. Very special in the woods. Colors were magnificent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Perfect

We will be back! Our stay was top notch. Everything we hoped and more. The owner was very responsive and kind, the property is breathtaking and peaceful and the location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hiking the Berkshires

The cottage is really clean and organized. It's in a great location (off the beaten path but accessible to local attractions). It has a very charming decor and is comfortable and inviting.All questions before arrival were answered in a timely manner. Easy and fun. Pmatty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Holiday Vacation

We stayed at the property for 4 days over the Christmas break. The house is beautiful and modern and warm. The location was convenient to Jay Peak and Mass MOCA and the Clark art museums. The house is up a steep hill into the woods, so caution at night driving to and from. I believe they are working to upgrade the WiFi to the TV, which wasn't consistently working while we were there. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, awesome service!

The home was modern, clean and efficient space for the 6 of us. The interior is actually a bit brighter than the pictures would suggest. Kitchen was well stocked. The loft had a TV room, plenty of DVDs and games, and an extra Twin Bed. Beds in general were comfortable and the sheets and comforters were modern.We were there during a heavy snowstorm and Venetia and her family were prompt and very responsive with our questions. They went over and beyond in helping us with one of our cars that had gotten stuck, given the ice on the roads.Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, quiet house very close to Williamstown

My family and I loved this house. It's on a quiet property shared by the hosts, whose house is up the driveway a bit. The property is beautiful, surrounded by woods, with a pond full of fish. It's a calm, quiet, relaxing place. The house has everything you'd need. The kitchen is well equipped. Most of our activities were in Williamstown, and this house is just five minutes or so from the heart of that town. The address is VT, but this house is closer to Spring St, the Clark, and Williams College than many houses with a Williamstown address. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Great hosts. We'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solid Sound Getaway

Venetia and Joe's property is a treasure! I almost don't want to gush about it because it will become so popular we won't get to stay there againBUT they deserve all the compliments. The home is gorgeous with lots of natural light and all the amenities we needed. We were close enough to North Adams by car for the Solid Sound festival, but far enough away that we could enjoy the wildflowers, the fresh water pond, and the quiet of the mountains. The property also has a freshwater pond you can sit by, swim in, or just watch the turtles and the fish. Venetia and Joe were very helpful and immediately responsive to any questions we had. They lent us lawn chairs for the festival and provided helpful advice for local activities. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very comfortable cottage close to Williamstown MA

This is a comfortable nice property almost as advertised. Had all the amenities described. The shortcoming was the quality of the internet. We were advised that a high speed internet was 'coming'. It is adequate, just, for email but if visitors want to work the speed is unlikely to be adequate. Also, if visitors need to work, there is really no table or such like to facilitate this. The surroundings of the cottage are lovely and walking is nearby. The photos might suggest that it is a bit more isolated than the reality but we did not find this to be a problem. The host was very helpful and quite unobtrusive. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!

Venetia’s house and property is lovely. We didn’t spend much time in it other than sleep and grab light breakfasts, but it is fully equipped for more. There is no dining table, just 4 stools at the counter, but that didn’t matter for us. Venetia had left lovely fresh flowers in the house and responded very quickly to one simple problem we ran into. Travel up to the house on the dirt road was no problem in summer, but might be a challenge in winter. There are two places to park, but the one nearest the front door, which we used only for unloading and loading luggage, is a little tricky to negotiate for larger vehicles. But that should only concern the most timid drivers! The place is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here several times already and will be sure to come back again! The property is beautiful and it is close to lots of hiking as well as all the activities/restaurants in Williamstown and The Berkshires.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Venetia's property is so charming and conveniently located near Mass MOCA and Williamstown. Our group was 6 adults and it was perfect. As a bonus there is a lovely pond across the road where the bullfrogs talk to you at night. Wish we had been able to stay longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely, well-equipped cottage. It was full of thoughtful touches (umbrellas in case of rain, bug spray and tick removers in case of unfortunate encounters, etc.). We accidently left my son's blanket behind, and the host went above and beyond getting it mailed back to us before my kid realized it was missing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! The home was clean, well-stocked, and very comfortable. I loved the serenity of the location. We took walks on trails through the forest and enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is very clean and comfortable, and is in a lovely setting close to Williamstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything that we needed, and the house was spotless. The host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic experience

Wonderful setting, beautiful cabin, terrific hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stunning and Great Access!

What an absolutely gorgeous property this is! The pond, the trails, the easy access to Williams, Bennington, mountaintop beer and pizza - perfect for a Berkshires getaway. Absolutely amazing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024