River Cottage - Riverfront Home in Walkable Community — Guest Reviews

Red Cottage3 bedrooms2 bathsSleeps 6

Review Summary

Overall Rating
5.0 / 5
Total Reviews
22
Sources
Airbnb (22)
Most Recent
Jun 2026

Each review shows: source · star rating · date · guest comments. Reviews are grouped by traveler type. Persona ratings reflect the average score from guests in that category.

Ratings by Traveler Type

Families with Children
5.0 / 5
4 reviews
Pet Owners
5.0 / 5
3 reviews
Holiday Gatherers
5.0 / 5
1 review
Families with Children5.0 avg · 4 reviews
HayleyAirbnbAug 2025

We loved staying here and would stay again! Walkable into town but quiet and serene. The best of both worlds. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well stocked. We enjoyed using the backyard with our child and dog! Everything you’d want when visiting Great Barrington.

JosephAirbnbMay 2025

Great place for a family walking distance to downtown great barrington but still quiet. Fenced in backyard is beautiful and nice for a dog.

MikeAirbnbJan 2025

We enjoyed a relaxing weekend in Great Barrington at this great house. We loved walking a few minutes into town for coffee from our choice of cafes and appreciated how many shops and restaurants we could access without needing to drive. The house was comfortable and clean and the kids loved playing in the big backyard while the snow was coming down - a quintessential Western MA experience!

MikaAirbnbDec 2024

This was my 3rd time staying at this AirBnB and I still love it. I'm from Great Barrington but there's not enough space at my parents' place for my family so we've been staying here. It's in the perfect location and has everything we need. Will definitely be coming back for our future visits!

Pet Owners5.0 avg · 3 reviews
GailAirbnbJan 2025

My dog and i absolutely love the River House. We have stayed there on many occassions- from 2 nights to 3 months- and have come to think of it as "home". It is incredibly clean and well kept and free of clutter. It has everything you need and more. The Red Cottage folks are incredibly responsive (quick and helpful) and also proactive. I can't recommend this enough.

GailAirbnbDec 2024

i have stayed at the River Cottage many times with my dog who loves the back yard. It is always spotless and feels like home to us. The hosts are incredibly commuicative and helpful. Love this hous and can't recommend it more .

CristinaAirbnbOct 2024

Great stay! Fenced in yard was perfect for our pups and we loved being walkable to town. Highly recommend !

Holiday Gatherers5.0 avg · 1 review
LisaAirbnbDec 2025

We had a wonderful stay for the holiday. The Red Cottage was very clean and neat and had all the amenities needed for our stay. The location was perfect for a quick walk into town. Would absolutely recommend for any time of the year.

Extended / Monthly Stay5.0 avg · 1 review
DaveAirbnbNov 2025

We stayed for multiple weeks and enjoyed the easy access to Main street and the quietness of the surroundings where the house is located. There were only two of us and the house worked really well for us. I suspect 4 would be ideal and 6 might feel a bit crowded if you plan to stay for more than a few days. The management company is the most responsive I have ever experienced in renting on either Airbnb or VRBO. They were excellent.

Budget-Conscious Travelers5.0 avg · 1 review
BillAirbnbJun 2025

Great place, great host - super easy and very happy with what we paid for

Friend Groups & Gatherings5.0 avg · 1 review
KatieAirbnbNov 2024

We truly enjoyed our stay! The house is exactly as described and as shown in the pictures. It is easy walking distance to all of the great restaurants/shops/spots in downtown Great Barrington, and was perfectly set up to accommodate our group. The host was very responsive and attentive to our needs. We would definitely stay again next time we're in the area!

All Reviews4.9 avg · 11 reviews
AirbnbJun 2026

Lovely stay. Great location. Character home. Quiet neighborhood. Comfortable bed. Great fenced yard. And easy walk to town!

AirbnbMay 2026

We loved our stay at Red Cottage!

AirbnbMay 2026

This was a great location next to town and on the river! The house was exactly as described. Our kids played in the back yard, used the Monopoly game and enjoyed scootering to breakfast every morning. Would recommend!

AmandaAirbnbApr 2026

This is an ideal location if you want to explore the lovely town of Great Barrington. House was very nice, had everything we needed and we parked when we arrived and didn't touch our cars until we left- completely walkable to all the great shops and restaurants in town. It was the perfect spot for a girls weekend!

AnneAirbnbApr 2026

We were looking for a little escape and found it at the Red Cottage. It was a perfect location - short walk to shops and restaurants and the Housatonic River Trail. Great Barrington is a lovely little town and centrally located for seeing the region. Great location for cycling. The cottage had plenty of room, fully equipped kitchen, plenty of linens and soaps, etc. Great wifi. We really enjoyed our stay.

AirbnbMar 2026

A solid place to stay - clean and easy check in. The location to town was great. Overall, a good option if you’re looking for a straight forward, well-kept place.

LisaAirbnbJan 2026

We really enjoyed our stay. House was exactly as described. Comfortable beds, cozy home, great location!

AmyAirbnbSep 2025

It was comfortable, clean, decorated well - two thumbs up! Amy

GigiAirbnbAug 2025

Great place close to town w a fenced back yard. Front porch glorious w all the hydrangeas. Thank you for a great place.

MarkAirbnbJul 2025

This was the perfect place for our weekend visit to Great Barrington. The location was great and the house was clean and exactly as pictured. Would definitely visit again.

KatAirbnbJan 2025

What a fantastic house! Super close to everything and sooo quaint and charming! We will definitely be staying here again!

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