[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34540000/34531400/34531375/7502cee1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34540000/34531400/34531375/5dcbe21e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34540000/34531400/34531375/40699107.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34540000/34531400/34531375/e52ce049.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34540000/34531400/34531375/a777aa2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking and bicycling at this vacation home. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley Located in Canaan, NY, less than a mile from the Massachusetts border, this wonderful 1700s post and beam farmhouse has recently undergone total restoration. Knoll Rock offers a wonderful combination of historic features combined with state-of-the-art comforts and amenities. Set on four tranquil acres, and close to Tanglewood and all the cultural and leisure activities the Berkshires and Hudson Valley region has to offer, this is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway or memorable vacation. All guests must provide positive reviews from previous VRBO bookings. Please make sure you meet this requirement prior to sending a booking request. The entire house consists of a large open living, eating and gourmet kitchen area, plus a separate fully equipped studio kitchen, a large family room and four bedrooms (one king bed, two queen beds and one full bed). The four beautiful bathrooms are all fully tiled, with glass vanities and euro-style full-body power showers. One bathroom also offers a whirlpool tub. The beautiful trails on this property, and the owners’ adjoining land, offer country strolls and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing during winter season. With beach passes for idyllic Queechy Lake, swimming and kayaking are only five minutes away. Bikers can enjoy cycling the dirt roads near the house or on the many trails in the region. Spend warm summer evenings dining on the porch or out on the patio. The property is configured so that two families can share the home, yet maintain individual privacy if required. Knoll Rock is not ideal for toddlers who are just walking. Well supervised/behaved children are welcome. Easy accessibility via nearby Route 22 and I90. New York City is approximately two and a half hours and Boston two hours. As well as renting as an entire property, the property can be rented as just the main house (3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms), or studio wing (one large bedroom, living room, kitchenette and bathroom). Guests have full access to all accommodations, other than the basement and attic. Bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and snowshoes, according to the season, are available by arrangement with the hosts. We have passes for the lovely private beach at Queechy Lake, for summer swimming The house is stocked with many wonderful games, books and movies. There are three large screen Roku TVs offering streaming Netflix, HBO, Showtime and other popular entertainment and news channels. With a cell tower less than a mile away, phone and data service is normally very good. We maintain trails on both properties (12 acres total), offering country strolls and mountain biking, or XC skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Our neighboring network of dirt roads also offers biking and hiking opportunities. Close to all the wonderful places of interest and cultural activities of the Berkshires and Hudson Valley. A short drive from Tanglewood, Shakespeare & Co, Kripalu, The Mount, Hancock Shaker Village, Jiminy Peak, Catamount, Bousquet, etc. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski-in/ski-out access - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property! ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Ski-in/ski-out access - Snow sports gear - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102010000/102001500/102001430/b9eabd0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Prime Location and Charm – 5 Mins to Tanglewood & Best Berkshire Attractions Stockbridge - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=102001430&PinnedHotelID=102001430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104200000/104196300/104196277/w1024h583x0y51-2dd19611.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SRC-Hudson Valley/Berkshires Cultural Corridor Canaan - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=104196277&PinnedHotelID=104196277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92100700/92100621/369ddb1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taggart River House: Modern Luxury Meets Nature: Stunning river views, sleeps 10 Stockbridge - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=92100621&PinnedHotelID=92100621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112690000/112681300/112681262/b02b1503.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4-bedroom Queechy Lake House with Private Dock and Fire Pit Canaan - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=112681262&PinnedHotelID=112681262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33932800/33932760/63595554.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Location!!! 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Pls bring slippers! A set of house rules will be sent prior to check in. Garbage & recycling removed. Covid-19 cleaning procedures followed. Stays of 30 days or more require bi-monthly cleaning for an additional $200 a session. Owner Reviews required! Upon departure beds stripped and dirty towels deposited in laundry bins and placed by washer dryer. All food removed from fridges,cabinets,freezers. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Not suitable for children 5 & under- Infants ok. ### Events No events allowed Additional guests must be pre- arranged with owner ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property! ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Note from host: additional guests must be pre- arranged with owner 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 and a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Best of the Berkshires Hudson Valley Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley Canaan Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Canaan, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques and Hotchkiss Mobile Studio are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Guido's Marketplace and Lee Premium Outlets. Charles H. Baldwin & Sons and Hoffman's Pottery are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Canaan travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Canaan.dx55619) [View more Vacation homes in Canaan](https://www.expedia.ca/Canaan-Private-Vacation-Homes.d55619-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.37954,-73.42575&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ecuaG%7C%7Dc_M%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40S%40U%40U%40SBU%40S%40UBSBSBSBUBSBSDSDSBSDSDSDQFSDSFQDQFSFQFSFQFOFQHQHQFOHQHOHOHOHOHOJOHMJOHMLMHMJMJMLMJKJKJKLKJKLKLKJILKLGLILILILGNGLILELGNELGNELENCLENENCLCNENANCLANANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBNBNBNBLBNDLDNBNDLDNFLFLDLDNHLFLFLHLHLHLFLJLHJJLJJJLJJJLJJJJLJLJLJLJLJLHNJLHNHNHNJNHNFNHPHNFPHPFPFNFPHRDPFRFPDPFRDRDPDRDRBRDRDRBRBRBTBRBRBR%40TBT%40R%40R%40T%40T%40R%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTARARATATARARCTATCRCRCRCTCRCRERERCREREREPERGREPGPGREPIRGPGNGPIPGPINIPGNINKNINININKLINKLKLKLKLKLKLKJMJKJMJKJMJKJMHMJMFMHMHMHMFMFOHMDMDMFOFMDODOBMFOBMBOBOBOBMBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOEMCOCOCMGOCMEOEMGOEMGMEMIOGMGMIMIMIMGMKKIMKMKKKMKKKKKKKMMKMKMIMMMIMKOIMKOIOIOIOIOIOIQGOIQIQGQGOGQGSGQGSEQGQESGSEQESESCSESESCSCSCUCSCSCSAUASCUASAUAUASAS%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PsxKoYY822kQxZBakE14MM4hTWQ=) Canaan, NY ### What's nearby - Queechy Lake - 4 min drive - 4.7 km - Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards - 5 min drive - 5.7 km - National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 15 min drive - 18.8 km - The Mount - 19 min drive - 24.8 km - Tanglewood Music Center - 20 min drive - 23.4 km ### Getting around - Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 20 min drive - Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 16 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬2 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive - ‪Six Depot Roastery and Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Amici - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Best of the Berkshires & Hudson Valley located? > Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this vacation home in Canaan is in the mountains, 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Queechy Lake, and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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