Great Barrington=25min
Tanglewood=34min
Otis Reservoir=13min
Appala Trail=13min
Jacobs Pillow=15min
Welcome to The Owl & Firefly, a 3-level cabin in Otis MA, created as a family-friendly Berkshires retreat with the feeling of being tucked away in the woods, while still being close to the best of the area.
Inside, you’ll find warm cabin details, cozy and comfortable gathering spaces, and plenty for kids and adults to enjoy after a day of hiking, swimming, skiing, or exploring the Berkshires.
Whether you’re building pillow forts, spotting owls at dusk, hiking through the pines, or warming up after a ski or canoe day, The Owl & Firefly is a place where families can play, rest, and rediscover a sense of wonder.
There are 3 private formal bedrooms, plus an office that can serve as a 4th sleeping room. There are 7 actual beds in total, plus a sofa bed:
1 King,
1 Queen,
a bunk bed that has 1 Full, 1 loft Twin, and 1 trundle Twin, and
2 Twin beds in the office.
The sofa in the TV room can fold out into a Queen as well.
Combined, these can sleep over 10 guests, including up to 7 adults maximum (per town regulations) and 3+ kids.
We also have 2 pack-n-play cribs for little ones; these live stowed in the closets of the Queen and King rooms.
There are 3 full bathrooms with toiletries by Public Goods.
The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, cookware, small appliances, and basic cooking items (oils, spices, etc).
The main living area has wood burning stove, Bluetooth speakers, and a record player with some vintage vinyl.
The dining room will seat up to eight at the table, and otherwise provides a vast surface for playing games, doing puzzles, and crafting.
The TV room on the lower level is set up with a 65" Roku TV, which allows guests to log in using their own accounts and will be automatically logged out upon check-out. There is also free content provided by Roku.
The indoor climbing wall and kids playroom is on the lower level, along with more games for the kids.
The office on the lower level provides a work desk and direct access and view to the woods out back.
Notes on having fun and enjoying the house safely:
1. We hope you enjoy the indoor playroom, with its toys and climbing wall! While it's all meant for fun, please do take care and play safely.
Dear Parents, please keep the kids safe and supervise as necessary!
2. Nature and the Outdoors:
We love nature, and this is one reason we love this house and its location in the woods! With the beauty and serenity of nature however, sometimes there are other aspects that come with a house in the woods, for example: mosquitos, ticks, moths, birds (and bird poop), bees, pollen, leaves, pine cones, poison ivy, wild animals, etc.
3. Outdoor furniture: Our deck furniture and firepit seating is cleaned regularly, but we do live in the woods which means that pollen, leaves, pine cones, etc may fall on, or coat the furniture from time to time. Also, the birds living in our surrounding trees sometimes use the furniture for "target practice". If any of this happens before or during your stay, we have provided a small outdoor wipe-down kit that can be used to make the seating suitable for enjoying. The kit can be found on the floor in the pantry closet.
4. Please be safe when enjoying the outdoor areas on the property. We recommend:
-Use insect repellent to protect against mosquitoes, spiders, and ticks
-Check for ticks after spending time outside
-Take note to avoid any poison ivy (we try to remove any poison ivy we find, but we do not actively monitor the presence of this native plant on the property, and we make no guarantees that this naturally occurring plant is not around the outdoor areas of the house.)
-Bees and hornets: Avoid these animals, especially if you have allergies. If you notice a nest or hive on the house, please notify us right away and we can contact the exterminators for removal.
-Wildlife: Lots of animals live in the forest including squirrels, chipmunks, beavers, skunks, and the occasional coyote, bobcat, or bear. Please leave these animals alone and do not feed or try to pet them. Please keep all food inside overnight, and make sure all garbage is either in the house or in bags placed in the bear-proof bins outside.
