Q. Why might representatives of the Landlord require access?
A. We try not to disturb you during your stay however,
in summer the lawns may require mowing
autumn leaves need to be removed
winter may dictate that the driveway needs to be plowed; an oil delivery might be scheduled.
propane gas deliveries for the kitchen
any necessary repairs and upkeep to insure your comfort
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Q. Where is the nearest place we can go swimming?
A. Card Pond is just around the corner. Turn right upon leaving the house, and take the first road on the left (Route 41). The pond is on the left.
Q. Other places to swim?
A. Besides Card Pond in West Stockbridge there are three places to swim in nearby Pittsfield, Onota Lake, Onota Boulevard, the entrance is through Burbank Park; Pontoosuc Lake, Route 7 and Berry Pond in Pittsfield State Forest.
Benedict Pond, 69 Blue Hill Road, Monterey, MA 01245 approximately16 miles about 30 minutes from the house.
Egremont Country Club, Route 23 has a swimming pool open to the public on a fee basis.
Q. Is a security deposit required?
A. We do not request a security deposit as such. At the time of final payment, we ask for the guest's credit card number that will only be used in the unlikely event of damage. Since the house is furnished to be comfortable and easy to live in, it does not contain lots of fragile or breakable items. Therefore, we do not anticipate having to use the credit card on file.
Q. What are the cancellation fees, if any?
A. Cancellation of a confirmed reservation is a painful experience for both the guest and the owners. The guest may cancel because of some unexpected hardship; meanwhile the owners may have turned away other rental opportunities. We try to make the process as painless as possible. There are no penalities for cancellations made more than 60 days before the arrival date. Within 60 days of the arrival date, cancellations may result in forfeiture of the advance payments unless substitute guests can be found for the period reserved. Within thirty days of the arrival date, cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay may result in forfeiture of payments made unless substitute guests can be found. Failure to pay the final balance may be deemed a cancellation.
Q. When are payments due?
A. We request 25% of the total cost of the visit in order to secure a reservation. An additional 25% is due 60 days prior to arrival with the 50% balance due 30 days prior to arrival. Once a booking is confirmed, we will send you email invoices that can be paid by credit card via Paypal. For reservations made within 30 days of arrival date, we will invoice 100% of the cost of the visit to secure the reservation.
Q. How many miles are the ski slopes from the house?
A. The following distances and times are by MapQuest using shortest distance
1. Bousquet is 10.07 miles to 101 Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield, MA 01201 about 19 minutes
2. Butternut is 11.27 miles to 380 State Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 about 22 minutes
3. Catamount is 21.52 miles to 3290 State Hwy 23, Hillsdale, NY 12529 which takes about 29 minutes
4. Jiminy Peake is 22.87 miles to 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237 about 31 minutes