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Forget-Me-Not by AvantStay | Bold Lakefront Escape

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Exterior
Aerial view
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, offices
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Monterey, Massachusetts
  • Beartown State Forest
    9 min drive
  • Otis Ridge
    11 min drive
  • Lake Buel
    15 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    70 min drive

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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.

Forget-Me-Not by AvantStay | Bold Lakefront Escape

Bold, modern design perched right above the shores of Lake Garfield. Forget-Me-Not is a vast, three-story Berkshires retreat with unobstructed lake views, a lofted, industrial-chic design, and plenty of ways to keep your group comfortable and entertained. The home's moody exterior gives way to a bright, open common area where you'll find huge windows for tons of natural light, a spacious kitchen, and vaulted ceilings over the main living room. A cozy sunroom leads to Forget-Me-Not’s large deck, which features a BBQ grill and outdoor dining table for al fresco meals overlooking the water. Soak in the hot tub, or head inside for a round of ping pong, cornhole, or heat up in the custom-built sauna. The lower floor features a second living room complete with a kitchenette and pool table, so your group will have plenty of room to spread out. With tons of privacy and unbeatable proximity to the shoreline, this contemporary lake retreat is ready to show you the best of the Berkshires.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

A visit to the Berkshires in western Massachusetts is a treat for anyone looking to pair stunning rural landscapes with an exciting cultural and culinary experience. The abundance of mountains, lakes, and woods provide a wide range of outdoor activities, from rafting and fishing in the summer to skiing and tubing in the winter. Stunning at any season, this New England region is also famous for its farm-to-table food scene and local breweries. Come see for yourself!

Local Attractions: Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Bidwell House Museum, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Norman Rockwell Museum, Hancock Shaker Village, Historic Deerfield, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

*Home Truths:*
- The dock is seasonal, it must come out of the water in fall & winter, like most docks on the lake, because the ice may permanently damage the docks.
- We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- The driveway is paved and steep, making it suitable only for 4WD/AWD vehicles, particularly in winter months.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.
- This home is located in the Berkshires, so you may encounter wildlife such as bugs and insects.

​​​​​​​Parking Details:
Driveway space for 2 cars to park, and parking on the other side of the road, ~6 spots total
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This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib available. A high chair can be provided upon request with at least 24hrs advanced notice. Just ask and we are happy to accommodate you and your little ones!

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The room configuration is as follows:

Primary Bedroom / King bed
Bedroom 2 / 2x bunk beds
Bedroom 3 / King bed
Bedroom 4 / King bed
+ 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

​​​​​​​Tax #C1148950976
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Bidwell House Museum. Enjoy features like a spa tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • 9 minutes by car from Beartown State Forest and 9 minutes from Bidwell House Museum
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub and a sauna. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3799.7 sq ft (353 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 C0399281930

Property is also known as

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Forget-Me-Not by AvantStay | Bold Lakefront Escape Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
It wasn’t as nice as we expected
Overall very nice, but for the price and pictures expected the following: non stick pans need replacing, toilet paper holder needs re attachment to wall, cooking supplies sparse, luggage racks needed in each bedroom, door to outdoor screen room missing and bird flew in and could not get out, hand shower holder coming off the wall, tub filler too long and broken, towel holder loose, no trash cans outside as in instructions,lightbulb for ping pong area out, could not figure out TVs despite instructions, more and better pool cues and ping pong paddles, pool chalk needed, needs steps to get into hot tub—very unsafe, bedrooms have no dressers, a few flimsy hangers in closet, no where to unpack stuff, treacherous to walk down to dock, no mention of Jack and Jill bathroom, we expected each of us to have a full bathroom and did not realize the fourth full bathroom on the bottom floor away from all the bedrooms, could not get lights or music to work in hot tub, furniture in living room not comfortable, chair in living room seems unsafe, door to hot tub area missing. Best parts-lay out, size, views, neighborhood, Mia—the friendly old dog who came to visit us from the neighbors, bed comfort, AC, pool table
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get-away
This gorgeous home was a lovely setting for a multi-generational family get away. The house was more beautiful than the pictures, and the finishings were beautiful down to the last detail. The beds were extremely comfortable, there were plenty of linens, etc. The location was a little hard to navigate to; the road for the last mile isn't paved and the driveway is steep and curvy. The location was conveniently close to a few towns and ski mountains. Members of our group especially enjoyed the hot tub and sauna. The property manager was responsive to all of our inquiries. One hiccup was that the oven did not work during our stay and it wasn't fixed while we were there. We made due without it, but it was a strange issue given how beautiful and expensive the house looks and feels. We look forward to more visits in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great sibling weekend!!
The house was just beautiful even though getting there was a bit tricky in the winter!! There are two ways to access the property, sometimes Google is not your friend!! The special touches were definitely the hot tub and sauna. The beds and pillows were wonderful with top end linens. The only problem we encountered was a relatively small hot water tank, no more than 2-3 people could get in a hot shower without waiting for the tank to fill up again. Would love to visit in the summer to tske advantage of the beautiful lake!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024