Professional/family/pet-friendly; fiber-optics in the forest, minutes to highway

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Children's area
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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New Salem, MA
  • Bear's Den
    6 min drive
  • Lake Wyola State Park
    18 min drive
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    33 min drive
  • Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional)
    61 min drive

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About the neighborhood

New Salem

Located in New Salem, this lodge is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Quabbin Reservoir Watershed Reservation and Millers River. .This family-friendly lodge is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Lake Wyola State Park and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Millers River Environmental Center.

What's nearby

  • Bear's Den - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Amherst College - 32 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst - 33 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Mullins Center - 34 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Northfield Mount Hermon School - 35 min drive - 18.4 miles

Getting around

  • Amherst Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tea House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Honest Weight Artisan Beer - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪White Cloud Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Professional/family/pet-friendly; fiber-optics in the forest, minutes to highway

Complete with all the comforts & amenities of home, Stone N’ Sky Lodge is fully furnished & decorated with family heirlooms & fine art. Featuring a fully equipped kitchen, fiber optic internet/WIFI & a separate home office, the Lodge is located on a paved, dead-end road & surrounded by a wildlife sanctuary… yet minutes from town & interstate highways. Local attractions, festivals, farmstands, artisans, hiking, fishing, micro-brewed beers, ciders, good food & music are all to be discovered within minutes of this location.

The space:
Gorgeous, fully exposed post & beam modern home with old-time New England charm.
2600 sq ft of living area offers generous space for social gatherings as well as privacy. Accommodations include 3-5 bedrooms, 3 baths; a well-equipped kitchen with dining area & expandable dining table; living room w/ sectional couch; library with vaulted ceiling; sitting room/den with fold-out, full-size futon; fully screened-in porch w/ sun/moon-rise views; patio w/ gas grill & picnic table; and a large fire pit.
Other amenities include a washer & dryer; 2 TVs for DVD/VHS or streaming, premium fiber optic internet/WIFI, and excellent cellphone reception.
All linens, pillows, blankets, and towels are provided.
Pets with excellent house manners are always welcome but must be leashed outdoors to avoid wildlife confrontations.
The downstairs bedroom is equipped with a built-in desk & shelving/drawers for conversion to a separate home office.
Stone 'n Sky Lodge is privately located on a paved, maintained, dead-end road, adjacent to a 2700+ acre wildlife sanctuary. Wildlife sightings may include moose, bear, deer, fox, coyote, turkeys, and other animals, as well as fantastic birding opportunities.

**Please Note**
**Stone N' Sky Lodge has a deep well with excellent water that supplies the whole house. Please **Do Not Bring Bottled Water.**

For a broader scope of goods & services, we are located 30 minutes from Amherst, Greenfield, Fitchburg & 45 min. from Northampton, Leominster, Brattleboro, VT, & Keene, NH.

Guest access:
This is a whole house rental.

Other things to note:
This property is a unique "living museum", which is filled with original works of art and craft, both modern and antique. Each piece has a personal story. Most were made by family members or by dear friends; some long ago, some recent.
PLEASE be respectful and supervise/model/teach respect.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this lodge include an arcade/game room, gas grills, and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sarah Kohler

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

This property does not have elevators

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