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The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sheffield, MA
  • Ashley Falls Woods
    4 min walk
  • Ashley House
    2 min drive
  • Magnolia Bluffs Casino
    10 min drive
  • Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza)
    18 min drive

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5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage

Welcome to The Blue Elm - a cozy and historic Berkshire getaway located in Ashley Falls, MA.

Set on 3.5 tranquil acres, the cottage ties into an early 19th century barn and is nestled amongst old growth maple trees.

Enjoy this peaceful and convenient Berkshire location - only 15 minute drive to Catamount Ski Area, 17 minutes drive to Ski Butternut, Great Barrington and points north, and 5 minutes drive to Canaan, CT and points south.

The Space

A private mudroom entrance steps you down into an open Dining and Living Room, complete with coffee bar and Queen sized sleeper sofa. From there one steps up into the well equipped kitchen with induction cooktop and custom open wood slab shelving, as well as a convenient 1/2 bathroom.

Enjoy outdoor meals and relaxation on the large vaulted screened room with access to the back yard.

At the end of your day step up into the vaulted King bedroom suite with generous closet space and bespoke lighting. Relax and unwind in the custom walk-in shower with wall-to-wall marble salvaged from a NYC skyscraper!

Amenity Highlights include:

✔ Off street parking for two vehicles

✔ Private Entrance

✔ Numerous reclaimed accents, furniture and materials, including:

♥♥ Reclaimed church pews from Berkshire and Columbia Counties

♥♥ Reclaimed beams from a historic Canadian barn

♥♥ Custom wood shelving salvaged from our 1826 farm house
and other mid-19th century homes

♥♥ Salvaged Cipollino marble from the Daily News Building in NYC

✔ Bespoke reproduction MCM lighting in the Living and Dining Areas

✔ Direct access to the Ashley Falls Wood hiking and walking trails

✔ Only a minutes drive to Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation, a 329-acre
National Natural Landmark

✔ Enjoy wild black berries that grow along our property in the summer
months

✔ Only a minutes drive to the historic Ashley House - the birthplace of the
Sheffield Resolves, a direct precursor to the United States Constitution,
AND the former home of Elizabeth 'Mumbet" Freeman, the first slave to
win a legal battle for her freedom in the state of Massachusetts!

✔ Lovely in-town walks amongst beautiful 18th-19th century
residential architecture

✔ Festive holiday atmosphere throughout the year, including:

♥♥ A beautiful Memorial Day parade and ceremony at the historic Ashley
Falls Burial Ground

♥♥ A sought-after tree lighting ceremony each December with the tallest
illuminated tree in Berkshire County!

Guest Access

Guests have access to clearly marked parking spaces in our shared driveway, along with full access to the 3.5 acres surrounding our home.

Other things to note

Private architecture and sketch tours of nearby Great Barrington are available upon request. Please message Nick when booking The Blue Elm for more details.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Ashley Falls Woods. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Ashley Falls Woods and 12 minutes on foot from Housatonic River

Property manager

Nicholas Greene

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number c1226575900

The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Debi and Bill
Housing is just as beautiful as the pictures show and the residential neighborhood is quiet, conveniently situated. Hosts are very responsive. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional cottage in the Berkshire mountains
This cottage was both architecturally interesting and exceptionally well maintained, unlike most of VBRO rental properties. The screened-in porch, king-sided bed, and master bathroom were incredibly comfortable. The host was very personable and helpful. The location was quiet, yet convenient to towns and sites in the Berkshire mountains. Highly recommended as an exceptional property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Berkshires Getaway
Beautifully kept, quaint little space - perfect for a relaxing getaway with a small family/friend group or two couples. Very private even though it was in back of the owners' property. The space was thoughtfully arranged and had one of the most in-depth guides to the property and surrounding areas we've ever seen! Nick and Tiffany were great hosts - I would be surprised if they didn't work in hospitality. I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Blue Elm
Everything was great...and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway at The Blue Elm
The Blue Elm was a perfect landing place for exploring the Berkshires for a few days. We were looking for somewhere peaceful, comfortable, and clean; Nick and Tiffany’s cottage delivered on all accounts. It was exceptionally clean; we’re the kinds of people who do an extra round of cleaning when checking into a hotel or rental and it was apparent that the surfaces of this home were legitimately cleaned prior to our arrival. The screened-in porch was lovely for unwinding and having a snack. The kitchen, though small, was thoughtfully appointed with the essentials, including properly sharpened knives! Thoughtful touches throughout, including benches in all the right places, large pump bottles of quality soaps, shampoos, etc., and plenty of reading material. The welcome binder wasn’t just a generic list of places in the area, but rather a list of hand-picked favorites complete with the reasons why Nick and Tiffany included them on the list. This property has the attention and care of someone’s personal home, just without the shared spaces. All of these details, combined with Nick’s professional attentiveness, helped make this a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous rental
If I could have given it more than 5 stars I would have. Beautiful, quiet area and the place is stunning. The gas fireplace in the dining area was great, has pretty much everything you could need and incredibly stylish (the retro fridge and microwave were very cool). Can’t speak to the pullout but the king in the master might have been the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in and the double shower is awesome. The hosts were friendly and responsive. Went to hike and the number of trails within 30 minutes was great, plus the Cinema 18 minutes away in Great Barrington came in handy on the day of biblical rain. Could not recommend this property more. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful escape with architectural treasures
From booking to check out we had an excellent experience. Nick and Tiffany were attentive and responsive hosts. The house/barn was clean, thoughtfully decorated and comfortable. It had everything we needed. The shower was exceptional, bed was comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The welcome book was filled with helpful information including restaurant recommendations and area activities. We would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024