1817 Berkshire Farmhouse- Close to Everything.

*Close to ski resorts & tubing! We are nestled at the foot of October Mountain State Forest, yet close to the centers of Lee, Lenox, & Pittsfield. Our charming house was built in 1817- original wood beams, wood floors, and quite a history. Whether you enjoy skiing, exploring local restaurants & downtowns, venturing outdoors or experiencing the local art scene, the Berkshires has something for everyone. Our little farmhouse serves as the perfect "home base" for all of your Berkshire adventures. The space Our charming farm-house is 800 sq. ft. The FIRST FLOOR contains the kitchen, bathroom, and living room. The SECOND FLOOR contains the upper room & bedroom. *YOU MUST BE COMFORTABLE CLIMBING STAIRS TO STAY HERE.* Living room: Smart Roku TV (we do not have cable, but you can connect to your Netflix and/or Hulu through the BluRay player), two sofas, small dining nook, washer & dryer, original wood floors, exposed original beams & vaulted ceiling. Kitchen: kitchen range, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, tea kettle, kitchen tools, basic cooking supplies, bowls & plates, silverware, sink. Coffee & tea provided. Beautiful vaulted ceilings with original wood beams. Bedroom: original wood floors, original wood beams & vaulted ceiling, king size bed, blankets, two dressers, closet with hangers, air conditioner in the summer months. Upper room: wood floors, original wood beams & vaulted ceilings, loveseat, small work desk with computer chair, novels. Bathroom: toilet, sink, mirror, bathroom storage, hair dryer, shower with amenities provided (towel sets, shampoo, conditioner, body wash). Yard, Front Porch, & Back Deck: Feel free to enjoy our beautiful, .5 acre backyard. We have a small back deck off of the kitchen with chairs and a small table. Read a book, lounge in the sun, or just relax. Music: We have a record player/audio system in the living room. You can choose from our various records or connect your phone via Bluetooth to play your own music selection. Pets: Dogs will be considered on a case by case basis. Must be house-trained & not exhibit destructive habits. Must be contained/crated if he/she has to be left alone in the house. We do charge a $75 pet fee/per pet for pets to stay. At time of booking, you must let us know that you are bringing a pet & include it in your “guest count.” Guest access You'll have access to every part of the house besides the basement. It will only be YOU staying here. We do not live here. Parking: We have two parking spaces in front of our house. Accommodates 2 vehicles. Other things to note -We call this a farmhouse because it reflects the original style of one and WAS one (two hundred years ago)- not because the house is on a farm. - There is not good cellular service at this property. We DO provide WiFi. We recommend setting up WiFi calling on your cell phone prior to your arrival. -Our king bed fits two people. If you need another sleeping space, there is a queen air mattress stored in the bedroom. Please let us know if you will need it out during your stay. - Our stairwell is more narrow than most and gets you to the upper room & bedroom. You must walk down them to use the bathroom. *IF YOU ARE DISABLED OR UNCOMFORTABLE WITH STAIRS, THIS MAY NOT BE THE SPACE FOR YOU.* You will have to navigate stairs while staying here. - There is a garment steamer in the bedroom closet. - Absolutely no smoking of any kind inside of the house. - Dog waste/stool must be removed from our yard. - Fire-pit is not available for guest use.