“Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway | House in Sheffield

10.0 (182 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  4 Guests
Sheffield House | “Elterwater”-Swan lake. Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway

2 Bedroom House in Sheffield

One of the very few waterfront homes available for rent. What other houses offer you 150 feet private lakefront where you can awake to birdsong? absolute best house in the best little town for the full Berkshire experience. If you want your own totally private oasis, and a whole house to yourself, leaving crowds and hassle behind, come up to this lovely, quiet, lakefront Berkshire house with a Zen-like feel, just a mile from the center of Sheffield. Just sit and listen to the silence.
Immaculately behaved, non-shedding, totally house trained small dogs welcome.
Ask about special rates for longer stays.
Perfect location for all Berkshire activities, including Tanglewood and Jacob’s Pillow, plus Shakespeare and Company, Norman Rockwell, The Mount, Berkshire Botanical Gardens.
Light-filled, year-round lakefront house (150 feet on private lake with own dock). with fireplace and fire pit, all decorated in mid-century retro style and immaculately clean. Think 'Walden,' think 'On Golden Pond.' Two bedrooms with A/C—one queen-sized bed, two twins, two full baths, living room with fireplace and A/C, dining area, kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, den with pull-out couch.
Water softener, plus screened in porch, full laundry room, two car garage, fire pit, comfortable outdoor seating for five plus two—and all on the most blissful private 150 acre lake with wonderful fishing--bass and pike--and just a mile off Route 7, Sheffield, handy to everything and spotlessly clean. Cleaned, bleached and treated with UVC wand sanitizer. Self checkin and checkout.
Lake is natural, pure and lovely to look at (but not good for swimming due to natural vegetation). Canoeing, fishing and kayaking are great. Your own dock and 150 feet on the lake. Kayaks and canoe. Ping pong table! Electric bikes available to rent. Dog walkers available!!
You can work from home here. WiFi, 5G, good cell reception, slightly rare in the Berkshires Smart cable tv. Spectrum service. This is a slice of heaven! Everything you need for that perfect Berkshire getaway—we can give lots of tips for top-notch local restaurants and things to do. Local owners readily available to answer questions and make recommendations.
Great local hiking on closeby Appalachian trail, great biking (we have 4 good bikes), wildlife observation (meet our otter and nesting bald Eagle), riveting local history (Shays Rebellion, Mum Bett), local swimming recommendations.
Very convenient for Berkshire School and Hotchkiss parents.
Also convenient for nearby Litchfield County, Conn, including Music Mountain events, plus Lime Rock Park racing.
Further west, Hudson, NY, is fun to explore, along with houses like Olana, built by Frederic Church of the Hudson River School.
You will never run out of things to do here—or nothing at all—whatever you want.
Bliss!!!!

“Elterwater”-Swan lake Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway is located in Sheffield. “Elterwater”-Swan lake Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Accessibility, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Ocean View, Accessibility, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

“Elterwater”-Swan lake Your own lakefront oasis, a true Berkshire getaway has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Sheffield has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Sheffield, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Paper towels
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Snow sports gear
  • Swimming nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Fitness center
  • Kayaking nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Table tennis
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Recycling
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
Skiing
  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: owners have no liability.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Note from host: totally house-trained, small, non-shedding and of pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number c0126212670 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: C0126212670

Reviews

Karen W.
Sep 23, 2025 11:38:15 PM
Review Score:   8
Summary: We enjoyed our early Fall stay of adult family and dogs very much at this nicely located property about 10 minutes outside of Great Barrington. There were ample opportunities for hiking and sight seeing, cultural activities, good restaurants, farm goods and fresh produce and wonderful grocery stores for everything one needed to cook at home. The kitchen is reasonably stocked but I brought a few extra condiments and things I like to use when cooking. The view of the lake is a wonderful thing to enjoy from the house , screened in porch and backyard. While there are boats to use on the lake, it seemed very shallow and weedy when we were there so we did not go on the water. Our major complaint was the beds had saggy mattresses but otherwise the furniture inside was fine The outside furniture could use updating. The owner is very nice and accommodating. It’s a good deal place for the location especially if you are looking for a place to stay with pets.
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