Rates and Reservations
Forest Gate is a year-round rental.
Summer season (June 15 - Sept. 4):
$1650 per week, utilities included. Depending on availability, weekends and shorter periods may be available at the rate of $300 per night.
Autumn season (Sept. 5 - Dec. 15):
$1400 per week utilities included. $600 per weekend or two night period.
Winter season (Dec. 16 - March 31):
$1500 per week utilities included. $600 per weekend or two night period. The full months of January (after New Year's) and/or March are available for $4000 each, utilities not included.
Spring season (April 1 - June 14):
$1000 per week), utilities included $500.00 per weekend or two night period.
Please note: Weekly rentals are Friday to Friday. Rates are increased for holiday weeks and weekends. Rates quoted are for up to 6 people. Add $50 per week per additional person. Rates are subject to change. Security deposits are required and vary based on length of rental. Cleaning fees per rental is $85.00 or $100 depending on how many people are staying and how long the visit is. This cleaning fee will cover one cleaning at the end of the rental period..
Dogs will be considered with an additional security deposit and are subject to certain rules.
In addition to the endless regional cultural activities that are available year- round, in the summer, one can hike, mountain-bike or swim in the immediate area. The concerts, dance and theater activities are in full bloom! Farm stands are all around. In the fall, the changing foliage on the Berkshire hills is spectacular and leaf-peepers flock to the area. The fall is the best time to hike the numerous hills both across the street and the region. Fall fairs, hay rides, and pick- your- own offer lots of fun. In the winter, since the house is high up on a mountain and there is abundant snow, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available out the door, no driving required. Try animal-tracking in the snow. The fireplace awaits at home to warm you up. And there are several ski areas to choose from, the closest being Butternut Basin Ski Area, a mere 7.5 miles away. The ski areas also offer snowboarding and tubing. Nearby lakes offer ice skating. Spring is a special season, when the trees, wild flowers and birds of the forest come alive for your pleasure and peace surrounds you.
"We have enjoyed an absolutely great weekend in your beautiful house and in the Beartown Forest. We enjoyed the weather, of course, and we've made several fantastic long hikes. We went swimming in lake Garfield twice. We'll definitely come back. Thank you very much!"
H. E., Boston