Title: Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes ! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes ! Vacation home in Pittsfield with kitchen ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117640000/117636000/117635985/a38e200b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117640000/117636000/117635985/9fcb458a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117640000/117636000/117635985/a724bf15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117640000/117636000/117635985/545f7813.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117640000/117636000/117635985/f6dc681a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes ! provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes ! Welcome to Friendly Hills, a one-of-a-kind Mid-Century home nestled on 6 private acres. Built in the 1950s by GE engineer Willard F.M. Gray, this passive solar retreat offers panoramic views, triple-pane windows, and ceramic tile floors that retain heat year-round. Enjoy direct access to private hiking trails, peaceful ponds, and nearby Hancock Shaker Village. Fast Wi-Fi, thoughtful design, and natural beauty make this perfect for families, couples, and nature lovers alike. Things You’ll Love – Berkshire Vacation Rental standard: coffee, creamer, fresh linens, towels, and toiletries. – Outdoor firepit for cozy evenings under the stars. – Six peaceful acres with private hiking trails right outside your door. – Modern comforts: Wi-Fi, air conditioning, full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and pet-friendly space. GE engineer Willard F.M. Gray decided to build his own house, as he was dissatisfied with the building standards of the time. Willard was a unique individual who wanted to make the entire home passive solar. To achieve this, he used triple-pane windows, insulated concrete walls, and incorporated principles borrowed from adobe houses. Inspired by many sources, Willard was also drawn to the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, hence the mid-century design aesthetics. Now even though Willard was excited by the idea of the project, the bank was not as enthusiastic about the idea of a passive solar house, and so declined to finance the project. Not one to miss out on his dream, he embarked on building it gradually over time, financing the project little by little. With the help of several dozen General Electric workers—whose names are listed on a plaque at the front—the house was built slowly over the course of ten years. To obtain the land, Willard purchased the hayfield from Sister Mary Dame of the Hancock Shakers, who were still an active community in the 1950s. Willard also became close friends with Amy Bess Miller, the founder and guiding force behind the preservation of Hancock Shaker Village. After completing the house, Willard lived in it from the late 1950s while also caring for his mother, the late Daisy Gray. He remained there until 1998, when he passed away. Since he had no other family nearby, he left the home to Ozzy and Carolyn Olson, whose family then took on the task of modernizing it into the home you see here today. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails 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 - Electric car charging station ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109600000/109590900/109590815/a4dc2b95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun Filled Lenox Retreat - Minutes to Tanglewood! 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 392179 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.43206%2C-73.34058&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RtrJq5VmTrsFyQtQ96OCKu9zpEw=) Pittsfield, MA #### What's nearby - Hancock Shaker Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum - 18 min drive - 16.0 km - Shakespeare and Company - 18 min drive - 16.4 km - The Mount - 19 min drive - 18.1 km - Tanglewood Music Center - 20 min drive - 17.1 km #### Getting around - Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 10 min drive - Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Market 32 by Price Chopper - ‬11 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬8 min drive - ‪Guido's Fresh Marketplace - ‬10 min drive - ‪Parkside - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes ! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes !? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes !? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes ! located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hancock Shaker Village and Bates Memorial State Park. Balderdash Cellars and Tracy Brook Wildlife Sanctuary are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes ! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Silvia M. Nov 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was very accommodating. The home is very comfortable and well appointed. It has all the amenities you could want. The area is beautiful with lots of great restaurants, shops and near great attractions. Would definitely be a place to visit again. ##### Silvia M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne B. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house, lots of light! A good location for exploring museums and the surrounding area. ##### Anne B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann P. Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was fine well stocked with welcoming items. Quiet. ##### Ann P. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025