[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Writer's Retreat at The Barn Vacation home in Monterey with balcony ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112150000/112148900/112148849/4e1a9d85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112150000/112148900/112148849/1869fa21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112150000/112148900/112148849/1cf309af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112150000/112148900/112148849/77226449.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112150000/112148900/112148849/fb087dda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A Writer's Retreat at The Barn provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1798 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### A Writer's Retreat at The Barn Escape to a renovated barn that blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Enjoy airy, open spaces with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, cozy living areas, and a small kitchenette. Relax in the open living room or unwind out on the patio. Outside, soak up peaceful views, sip a morning coffee, or stargaze at night. Perfect for a quick getaway or an extended stay, this serene barn offers a cozy escape from daily life—an ideal spot to recharge, reconnect, and create lasting memories. Things You’ll Love – Berkshire Vacation Rental standard: coffee, creamer, linens, towels, and toiletries. – Fully equipped kitchen, outdoor grill, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning for a comfortable stay. – Spacious patio and backyard to relax and enjoy the fresh Berkshire air. – Convenient location close to hiking trails, cultural attractions, and charming downtowns. Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, this barn retreat offers easy access to some of the region's best attractions. Just a minute’s drive from the Monterey Town Beach, the property is perfectly positioned for both relaxation and adventure. Explore the world-renowned music and cultural performances at Tanglewood, hit the slopes at Butternut Ski Area, or take in the stunning natural beauty of the Appalachian Trail. For a charming day out, head to downtown Great Barrington, where you'll find an array of boutique shops, art galleries, and delicious dining options. If hanging back at the house to work on that next novel is your thing, we've got the perfect perch for that too! The Berkshires is a destination with something for everyone, from vibrant arts festivals to peaceful outdoor experiences. Whether you’re here to hike, ski, or simply unwind, this retreat is your ideal home base. \*\*There is no lake access directly from the barn, but the town beach is just 2-3 minutes away by car. The barn shares more than an acre of charming New England landscape with an adjacent owner’s main house, surrounded by trees on three sides ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,798 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67260000/67255100/67255071/4b89dca4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Island - Largest Fresh Water Reservoir in Mass Otis - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=67255071&PinnedHotelID=67255071&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108240000/108238800/108238730/9898e43c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Berkshire Farmhouse: Your Cozy Retreat Awaits! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number C0505701930 ### Property is also known as 344517 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.187405,-73.19234&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kro%60Gbkv%7DL%3FU%3FU%40S%3FS%40U%40U%3FS%40UBS%40U%40SBSBUBS%40UBQDUBSDSBSDSDSDSDQDSFSDQFQDSFQFQFQHQFQFOHQHQFOHOHOHQHMJOHMJOHOJMJMJMJMJMJMJKJKLKJKLKLKJKLILILILIJINGLGLILGNELGLGNELENELENELENCNCLCNANCNANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNDNDLDLDNDLFNFLDLFLHNFLFLHLHJHLHLHLJJJLJJJLJJJLJJLHLJLLLHLJLHNJNHLJNHLHPHNHNHNFPHPFNFPHPFPFPFRDPFPFPDRDRDPFRBRDRDRBRDTBRBPBTBR%40TBR%40RBT%40R%40T%40R%3FT%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTARAR%3FTATARARCTATCRARCRCTCRCRERCRERERCRGREPERERGPGPEPGRGPGPIPGPGPINGPININIPININKLINKLINKNILMJKLILKLMJKJMJKJMLKHMJMHMHKHMHMHMHOFMFMFMFOFMDODMDMFODODMBOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEMEOGMEOEMEMGOGMGMGMGOIKGMKMGMKMIKKMIMMKKMKKKKKKMKMKMKKKMKOIOKMIOKMIOIOIQIOGOIQIOGQGQIQGQGQGQESGQEQGSESEQESESESCSESCSESCSAUCSCSCSAUAUCSAS%3FUAUAS%3FSAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DuhauedCGz6sNzmypfKzH-DZXaA=) Monterey, MA #### What's nearby - Bidwell House Museum - 8 min drive - 4.3 km - Ski Butternut - 18 min drive - 15.3 km - Lee Premium Outlets - 25 min drive - 19.5 km - Jacob's Pillow - 26 min drive - 21.3 km - National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 32 min drive - 28.0 km #### Getting around - Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 39 min drive - Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Paige's Place - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Old Inn On The Green - ‬17 min drive - ‪Grouse House - ‬12 min drive - ‪Gedney Farm - ‬17 min drive - ‪SUBWAY - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Writer's Retreat at The Barn pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A Writer's Retreat at The Barn? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A Writer's Retreat at The Barn? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A Writer's Retreat at The Barn located? > Situated in Monterey, this vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bidwell House Museum and within 6 mi (10 km) of McLennan Reservation and Ashintully Gardens. Tyringham Cobble and Dry Hill are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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