Jake's Guidebook

Jake
Jake's Guidebook

Recreational, swimming

Great swimming, kayaking and sunbathing. Sandy and grass areas. Two docks to swim to and jump off.
14 locals recommend
Lake Garfield
14 locals recommend
Great swimming, kayaking and sunbathing. Sandy and grass areas. Two docks to swim to and jump off.
Kayaking, hiking. Lovely views and very peaceful setting. Short hike down to lower west lake.
West Lake
Kayaking, hiking. Lovely views and very peaceful setting. Short hike down to lower west lake.
Local swimming in the hills of Great Barrington.
49 locals recommend
Lake Mansfield Park
Lake Mansfield Road
49 locals recommend
Local swimming in the hills of Great Barrington.

Hiking

Great hiking trail, well marked and fantastic views at the summit.
Bob's way
Great hiking trail, well marked and fantastic views at the summit.
Great hiking, great views, local favorite.
112 locals recommend
Monument Mountain Reservation
112 locals recommend
Great hiking, great views, local favorite.
Lots of beautiful hiking trails! Fantastic views!
45 locals recommend
Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation
105 Weatogue Rd
45 locals recommend
Lots of beautiful hiking trails! Fantastic views!
Great hiking trails, lovely views, short drive.
19 locals recommend
Tyringham Cobble Park
20 Jerusalem Rd
19 locals recommend
Great hiking trails, lovely views, short drive.
2 beautiful hiking trails just down the road!
Steepletop Reserve
2 beautiful hiking trails just down the road!
Beautiful hiking trail in downtown Stockbridge. A short drive from this rental.
28 locals recommend
Ice Glen Trail
Ice Glen Trail
28 locals recommend
Beautiful hiking trail in downtown Stockbridge. A short drive from this rental.

Food Scene

Delicious, well priced authentic Mexican food!! One of our favorites. Located in Great Barrington- a 20 minute drive.
10 locals recommend
Agaves Mexican Grill
389 Stockbridge Rd
10 locals recommend
Delicious, well priced authentic Mexican food!! One of our favorites. Located in Great Barrington- a 20 minute drive.
A go to for pizza, pasta and Greek salad! A long time staple of Great Barrington. A 20 minute drive.
8 locals recommend
Four Brothers Pizza Inn
100 Stockbridge Rd
8 locals recommend
A go to for pizza, pasta and Greek salad! A long time staple of Great Barrington. A 20 minute drive.
Good sushi, pretty good Chinese food. A 20 minute drive.
The East Asian Cuisine
305 Stockbridge Rd
Good sushi, pretty good Chinese food. A 20 minute drive.
Fantastic fresh sandwiches, salads and deserts. 20 minutes in Great Barrington.
The Marketplace Specialty Foods
265 S Main St
Fantastic fresh sandwiches, salads and deserts. 20 minutes in Great Barrington.
Delicious outdoor dining at its best. prepare to stand in line bc it is a very popular place!!
47 locals recommend
The Bistro Box
937 S Main St
47 locals recommend
Delicious outdoor dining at its best. prepare to stand in line bc it is a very popular place!!

Rainy day activities

Small local theater with new releases as well as classics. 20 minutes away smack in the center of Great Barrington.
73 locals recommend
The Triplex Cinema
70 Railroad St
73 locals recommend
Small local theater with new releases as well as classics. 20 minutes away smack in the center of Great Barrington.
An easy 40 minute drive, this local museum is small but very enjoyable for all ages.
102 locals recommend
Berkshire Museum
39 South St
102 locals recommend
An easy 40 minute drive, this local museum is small but very enjoyable for all ages.
Beautiful gardens! On a rainy day take a tour of the house and learn about the history.
167 locals recommend
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett St
167 locals recommend
Beautiful gardens! On a rainy day take a tour of the house and learn about the history.
Although many stores have closed since the pandemic began it is still a nice shopping destination. About a 25 minute drive.
155 locals recommend
Lee Premium Outlets
17 Premium Outlet Boulevard
155 locals recommend
Although many stores have closed since the pandemic began it is still a nice shopping destination. About a 25 minute drive.