Amazing Backyard Escape, 10 Minutes from Stockbridge | Cordelia by AvantStay

Cordelia is a cottage in the best sense of the word: chic where it counts, unfussy everywhere else, and built around outdoor spaces that do most of the work. The backyard is the argument — a brick patio with a dining table set for long dinners, a firepit for after, a hammock for the hour nobody wants to account for, and enough lawn for a round of cornhole that somehow turns into four.

Inside, the house keeps its character. The front living room pairs a fireplace with a TV for the evenings that end early. There's a formal dining room for the meal somebody's been planning since the group chat started, and a country kitchen with antique pieces that give it a lived-in warmth most rentals spend a fortune trying to fake.

Five bedrooms mean everyone gets to spread out, and the clawfoot tub upstairs is the reward at the end of a long day outside — the kind of soak that makes you understand why people keep coming back to New England in the shoulder season.

The Berkshires are less a destination than a whole county's worth of them, which means the week shapes itself around whatever you're after. World-class art sits at both ends of the region — MASS MoCA in the old mill buildings of North Adams and the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown to the north, the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge to the south. Tanglewood draws crowds to Lenox all summer, Jacob's Pillow brings dance to Becket, and Mount Greylock, Monument Mountain, and Bash Bish Falls cover the hiking from a state high point down to a waterfall in the far southwest corner. Great Barrington and the surrounding villages handle the browsing, the bookshops, and the long, unhurried dinners. It's more than any one visit can hold, which tends to be the point.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

Local Attractions: Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Bidwell House Museum, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Norman Rockwell Museum, Hancock Shaker Village, Historic Deerfield, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Visiting the Berkshires is a must for anyone looking to pair a gorgeous natural landscape with an exciting cultural and culinary experience. The abundance of mountains, lakes, and woods here makes it easy to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, from rafting and fishing to ziplining and hiking. Stunning in any season, this region is famous for its food scene, which values local ingredients, and you’ll find many farm-to-table establishments in the southern areas. Explore classic New England architecture, a growing array of performing arts, and dozens of towns and trails. The Berkshires are waiting with variety and beauty you won’t find anywhere else.

Home Truths:
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- This home does not have AC.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.
- This home is located in the Berkshires, so you may encounter wildlife such as bugs and insects.

​​​​​​​This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom: King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bedroom 4: King bed
Bedroom 5: Queen bed

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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.