Welcome to our little slice of heaven upstate. Located just a 5-minute drive to the MA border, a stay at our home in Canaan, NY means access to the best of both Columbia County and the Berkshires. In the summer, enjoy the private Adams Point Beach on Queechy Lake and easy access to Tanglewood. In the winter, explore 4 different local ski resorts and curl up by the cozy wood stove. In between, enjoy the peaceful pond views and secluded location on a dirt road. We can't wait to welcome you! Our home is a renovated, fully-updated 19th century farmhouse located on a beautiful pond down a quiet dirt road with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 3 separate living spaces. The house is beautifully set up for families, with with a pack and play, high chair, bathtub, kids' toys and games, and a big grassy backyard bordering the pond where you can view all sorts of lovely wildlife. In the summer guests have access to the private Adams Point Beach on Queechy Lake (a sandy beach on a beautiful lake, with a roped off swimming area with facilities and lifeguards, less than 5 minutes away by car). On the first floor you’ll find a large living room, dining area, and open kitchen. There is also a cozy den with sunset views of the pond, a working wood burning stove, and a sofa that pulls out into a queen bed to accommodate extra guests. There is a first floor laundry room and full bath. Off of the kitchen you can access a beautiful, large wooden deck with a grill. Upstairs you’ll find 3 bedrooms: two with queen beds and one with twin bunk beds. A pack-and-play is available and can easily fit in the primary bedroom (see photos). There’s a full bath with a bathtub, and another large living area. All in all the house can sleep 8. There are also two separate working spaces: one upstairs off the second floor living room and one downstairs in the den. In terms of location, the house is 5 minutes to the MA border by car, with the closest towns being Richmond and West Stockbridge. It’s 15 minutes by car to Tanglewood in Lenox, 15 minutes to Stockbridge, and 30 minutes to Great Barrington, with all of the beautiful Berkshires activities at your fingertips. On the NY side it’s 15 minutes to Chatham, 25 to Kinderhook and 40 to Hudson, giving you access to the best of Columbia County as well. In the winter, the house is 15 minutes to Bousquet Mountain (our favorite), 20 minutes to Jiminy Peak, and 30 minutes to Catamount and Butternut. Come check out all that this area has to offer! Hiking and biking, fresh farmers’ stands, museums, historic homes, music, and great food and wine, all year round. We adore this little corner of the Berkshires and hope that you will too! The whole house is available to guests, including use of the garage. We live in Brooklyn, NY but we're available by phone and email for guests during their stay and have a local caretaker who can visit the property should there be any issues or concerns. The house is a 5-minute walk to a delicious local deli, a 10-minute drive to the New Lebanon farmer's market, and 15 minutes to several grocery stores (including our favorite, Guido's in Pittsfield). You can explore both Columbia County and the Berkshires with ease, whether you're looking to spend time in nature, at museums, listening to music, eating delicious food, or - like us - all of the above! Canaan itself has almost no downtown area, so any town visits will be at least a 10-15 minute drive away. There is space for up to 3 cars, including space for one car in the garage.