Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun.
Whitingham, Windham County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun. The 3000 sq ft house is located on 13.5 acres. The yard & house faces south, so warm & sunny. Mount snow ski area is 20 miles away, the town of Wilmington is 12 miles away and the town of Readsboro is 2 miles away. Readsboro has nice general store with mainly food & beverage as well as gasoline. The Readsboro...
Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun. The 3000 sq ft house is located on 13.5 acres. The yard & house faces south, so warm & sunny. Mount snow ski area is 20 miles away, the town of Wilmington is 12 miles away and the town of Readsboro is 2 miles away. Readsboro has nice general store with mainly food & beverage as well as gasoline. The Readsboro Inn is a full restaurant and bar as well there is a nice breakfast eatery down the street. There is quick access to the VAST snowmobile trail through the back yard. Atherton meadows state wildlife management area is a short hike away up through the backyard. Thunder Mountain Bike Park is another fun activity only 14 miles away down into MA. The house was built in the late 70's. The furnace is an oil burner - forced air system, as well as a large wood burning stove. There is a full concrete basement. The cooking stove is propane as well as the tank less hot water heater. There are 2 bedrooms down stairs, the larger bedroom has a full & a twin bed, the other has 2 single beds. There is a full bath downstairs with a shower and tub. Upstairs the is a full bath with a large shower. There are 2 large bedrooms upstairs, one of the rooms has 4 twin beds & a king, the other has 2 twins & a king . There is plenty of room for air mattresses and foam for kids to sleep on.The house is very spacious and functional for big groups. You enter through a slider on the right side of the house next to the drive way into the wood burning stove room / TV room. Which has couches for 8 to 10 to sit. There is a big coat / boot room to the right and the laundry room is next on the right.Then straight ahead into the kitchen. There is a bar with stools that is open into a large room on the left that has couches and a bumper pool table. The kitchen has two large tables for eating and endless chairs. There is a door in the middle of the kitchen into the backyard.At the far end of the kitchen is a hallway that leads to two bedrooms, bathroom and the up stairs. This is a country home geared toward large families with kids and pets. The house is clean with very little clutter and things for kids to break. Few things are brand new but nothing is trashed or ripped up. There is rail around the wood burning stove to keep kids away and for drying clothes. The kitchen is loaded with pots, pans, plates, silverware, cups, glasses and everything a kitchen could need. Big gas stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker & keurig etc.. The yard and surrounding woods are perfect for year round outdoor fun. The only neighbor is in deep in the woods across the street. The property is surrounded by state forest perfect for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking and snowmobiling. The yard is a huge 13 1/2 acre rolling hill that faces south getting plenty of sun. Roughly 1/2 of the property is mowed grass with level areas behind the house and up the yard for outdoor functions, picnics and games. There is a nice level area to set up a badminton or volley ball net. The yard winds up the hill to offer beautiful mountain views of sunrise and sunset. Winter time sledding is endless. The driveway goes straight up the hill with ample parking down by the road and up into the yard. There is a beautiful flowing creek the winds down the right side of the yard. In the spring and summer the yard is fill with flowers, 5 different types of apple trees, a pear tree, 2 blue berry bushes and endless red and black raspberries. Lake Whitingham has a public boat launch a couple miles down the street for all types of boating and fishing. The other direction up the street near Readsboro is the Sherman reservoir which is part of the Deerfield River, great for fishing and kayaking. Both lakes are also great for swimming and just floating on a tube on a hot summer day.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Heating
- Wood stove
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Blender
- Toaster
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment
- Games
- Television
- Satellite / cable
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
- Pool table
- Ping pong table
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Location type
- Lake
- River
- Mountain
- Ski in/ski out
- Village
Nearby activities
- Boating
- Skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Antiquing
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Outdoor space
- Barbecue grill
- Free WiFi
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Ski-in/ski-out access
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's games
- Stair gate
- Playground
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Oven
- Spices
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Wood stove
- Living room
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Stereo
- Video library
- Games
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Patio
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Phone
Location highlights
- In a village
- On a lake
- In the mountains
- On a river
Things to do
- Billiards/pool table
- Table tennis
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Ski-in/ski-out access
- Birdwatching nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 3,000 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, playground, skiing nearby, games and toys
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 21
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 3–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Please smoke outside. Please take your trash - leave bottles and cans outside. Please bring sheets and towels. : Please smoke outside. Please take your trash - leave bottles and cans outside. Please bring sheets and towels.
Important Information
- 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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Whitingham
Located in Whitingham, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Honora Winery and Clarksburg State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Buzzy Park and Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster. Travelling with kids? Consider Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, or check out an event or a game at Zoar Outdoor/Deerfield Valley Canopy Tours. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Harriman Reservoir 14 min drive
- Mohawk Trail State Forest 23 min drive
- Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art 30 min drive
- Berkshire East Ski Resort 32 min drive
- Mount Snow 36 min drive
Getting around
- Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) 71 min drive
Restaurants
- J’Ville Craft Brewery 12 min drive
- Always Emma's Cafe 3 min drive
- The Depot Tavern 11 min drive
- Honora Winery & Vineyard 12 min drive
- Remedy Wine Bar 11 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun. pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun. located?
Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Whitingham is situated in the mountains, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Deerfield River, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Harriman Reservoir and Jacksonville Pond are also within 9 miles (15 km).