Notes from the host
Lakeside Cottage
NOTE: Due to Covid 19 restrictions set by the State of Massachusetts Governor August 1, 2020, any visitors coming from locations NOT in low risk states (low risk states include: NY, NJ, Conn, RI, NH, VT, ME, HI) must fill out the Mass. travel form, see below, and agree to quarantine for 14 days or test negative: see links for further information:
https://www.mass.gov/forms/massachusetts-travel-form
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order#lower-risk-states-
Beaches, courts, and clubhouse are restricted with use of masks and social distancing until further notice. Wi-fi is accessible at the clubhouse porch or picnic tables. Sorry for this inconvenience.
Our lakefront and dock are open to our guests for all swimming boating and fishing activities, and dog swimming.
You’ll love our place because of the lakefront location and quaint cottage privacy. It's part of a waterfront recreational community, with secure access to swimming, boating, biking, tennis, hiking. New stove, water heater and furnace, outdoor shower and renovated bathroom. Berkshire culture, antiques, museums and local orchards and farms make this a relaxing and enriching holiday option. Within 40 minutes of 6 Flags New England.
Located in the Berkshire Mountains of southwestern Massachusetts, this cottage is part of a private association called Wildwood, surrounding two lakes called Cranberry Pond and Otter Pond. Our cottage is a modified A-frame hand made by a father and sons, who were founding members at Wildwood, and has lakefront access to the main lake (Cranberry Pond) down a short flat path to the water and private dock.
The cottage comfortably sleeps 5 people with 1 double-size bed bedroom, 2 twin-bed bedroom and a single bed bedroom as well as a trundle bed that can open up in the living room and a day bed in the upstairs balcony if you want more people in your party. There is a kitchen, dining area/living room and half bath downstairs, and 3 bedrooms and full bathroom with shower upstairs. A back utility/boat room has another small bed, across from the downstairs bathroom.
The cottage features a lovely screened in porch that overlooks Cranberry Pond. Great for enjoying outside dining, bird-watching, and entertaining. We have sighted scarlet tanager, great blue heron, kingfisher and many other woodland birds. No outside watercraft of any sort are allowed in the lakes. The Association works very hard in keeping the lakes weed free and by limiting the boats brought in they have kept the lakes in fantastic shape. The cottage rental includes use of a row boat, 3 kayaks and a canoe (specific information will be provided for the use of each watercraft). I also left a guitar for guests, feel free to play away!
Guest access
There is free WiFi access for guests at the Clubhouse 24/7.
We do not have Wifi or a TV/cable at the cottage. AT&T; and Verizon service is strong, T-Mobile is not.
Interaction with guests
The Wildwood office hours are posted, and there are maintenance staff on duty every day from 8-5.
Other things to note
When driving into the driveway please be aware of the well head on the right side by the road as you enter. Dogs are not allowed on beaches, and must be leashed. We have a running overhead line to hook your dog up roadside.
"Please note"...The Wildwood Association does not allow any outside boats to be brought in to the complex for use in the two lakes. and no outside watercraft of any sort are allowed in the lakes. The Association works very hard in keeping the lakes weed free and by limiting the boats brought in they have kept the lakes in fantastic shape. No automatic dishwashers or private laundry facilities are permitted in the Wildwood homes, to protect the PH of the lake.
The cottage does not have Central Air-conditioning at this time. The woodstove is what we use to warm up a cool night, and new furnace may be used.
Key to tennis courts, and electric key fob for laundry hanging on key rack in kitchen.
House Manual
Propane gas hot water heater shut off valve at the water heater. Brand new gas stove with electronic pilot lights. Lightswitch for utility room on left side as you enter pantry/utility room next to refrigerator.
Water pump switch on wall behind and to the right of the water heater.
Pathway lighting: ON/OFF light switch by back door, plugged into outlet below bell on porch.
All windows are standard size, and screens fit into the storm windows. Please feel free to adjust these as your comfort requires.
House Rules
No parties or events
Check-in time is 2PM - 5PM
Check out by 12PM (noon)
More information
- Smoking on the porch or outside please.
- High Chair provided
- Path to the lake is uneven, and not easy for motion impaired individuals
- Steps with handrails in and out of the house front and rear entrances.
- Paddles, life vests/swimming/toys/bikes equipment returned to back room storage area or porch please.
- Arrive any time from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on your first day. Check out by 12:00 noon on your final day. (It may be possible to arrange earlier arrival and later departures depending on the booking schedule.)
You will find a Guest Pass and a Guest Parking Permit on the table to the right of the front door on your first day. Please place the parking permit in your car on the driver’s side dashboard. This will allow the security at the facility to easily identify your car as one that is being used by a resident or renter. Also you must have a guest pass with you (or someone in your party) when at the public beaches or walking throughout the Wildwood properties.
On your final day please remember to close all windows (return windows if you put screens in) and doors, turn off all lights, unplug the coffee maker. Leave all used towels and wash cloths in the hamper in the work room or upstairs bathroom. Leave unmade or strip the beds you have used and try to leave the kitchen in the shape you found it in when you arrived.
All refuse must be taken out with you unless other arrangements made with owner.
Dump is open very limited times, please ask.
Be sure to leave all parking permits and guest passes in the notebook and return the key in the place you found it on your way out. Remember to add to our visitor log! Thanks!