Summer and the Berkshires go together like blueberry pie and vanilla ice cream. As soon as the weather heats up, the cherished New England countryside draws a devoted global audience, from music lovers seeking high culture in the hills to gourmets looking for artisan foods and farm-to-table restaurants.
“I’ve been handling rentals for Stone House Properties for the last 18 years and one of the advantages my clients have enjoyed is that we’ve already vetted our properties to ensure they are clean, safe, attractive, and comfortable,” says Stone House Properties Sales Associate Scott Sawyer. “It’s for this reason that many of our customers keep returning to our website rather than seeking vacation alternatives through homeowner subscription sites.”
Fall is an ideal time to secure a vacation rental home for next summer. The weather is still warm and there are plenty of year-round activities to enjoy while looking at Berkshire rental properties. Here are three reasons to book your Berkshire vacation home now.
More Choices for Summer Rentals
From lavish country manors and 19th-century English Cotswolds-inspired homes to rustic cottages and mountain retreats, there are numerous choices for summer rental homes in the Berkshires. Whether it’s a property close to cultural hubs such as Lenox, Pittsfield, or Stockbridge or a quiet hideaway with a panoramic view, early booking ensures that you get the rental property you want in the location you want it.
A Wealth of Vacation Activities
Summering is a way of life in the Berkshires. Garden parties, lazy weekends on the lake, and warm-weather activities like hiking, swimming, fishing, and golf are what make the Berkshires the perfect vacation escape. Popular hiking and biking destinations include Ashuwillticook Rail Trail and Bartholomew’s Cobble. With its creative greens and stunning pastoral views, Bas Ridge Golf Course in Hinsdale is one of the best public golf courses in western Massachusetts.
Cultural Amenities from Classical Music to Live Theater
The Berkshires is as famous for its culture as for its mountain vistas and back-to-the-land spirit. James Taylor’s beloved Tanglewood is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and attracts legions of classical music fans. The collections at MASS MoCa, one of the largest contemporary art museums in the country, and the Clark Art Institute, the grand dame of Berkshire museums, rival the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Shakespeare & Company in Lenox has long been a part of the summer theater scene in the Berkshires. The Colonial Theater, a Gilded Age jewel in the heart of Pittsfield, hosts a variety of cultural events, including theater, music, and comedy.
“Cheshire Reservoir, Cheshire MA, Berkshires” by MOTT is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
