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Manapouri Pond House

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Interior
Dining
Exterior
Lobby
2 bedrooms

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Shelburne Falls, MA
  • Place, Center Cemetery
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Massachusetts Amherst
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Snow
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Manapouri Pond House

Manapouri Pond House
The Manapouri Pond House is located amidst the woods close to the beautiful village of Shelburne Falls. This craftsman style home was lovingly built by Bruce and his best friend back in 1989. A multi-leveled main deck features views down onto Manapouri Pond and also into a forested valley. Manapouri Pond is connected to the house with a number of paths that wind through an orchard and garden. At the center of the house stands an ash log that supports an octagonal spiral staircase.
We ask that our guests refrain from bringing alcohol or drugs onto the property. Thank you very much
The space

Manapouri (a Maori name) is the name of one of New Zealand s (where Bruce is from) most beautiful lakes. The 1st floor is an open floor plan with a wood burning stove as the centerpiece. The master bedroom has a feeling of being in a treehouse with windows all around the bed offering icredible views. A cantilevered deck is accessed from the upstairs 2nd bedroom and provides a birds-eye view of the property. The Kitchen is fully stocked with appliances and pots and pans.
There are more nature-focused architectural surprises of stone and wood to greet the appreciative visitor.
Maureen and Bruce are long-time meditators. Their home is a special sanctuary for them and they are delighted to share​ it with others who can appreciate and respect this unique environment.
We ask that our guests refrain from bringing alcohol or drugs onto the property. Thank you very much.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Center Cemetery. A kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a sofa bed
  • Steps from Center Cemetery and 5 minutes by car from Hill Cemetery
This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number C0168902680

Property is also known as

Manapouri Pond House Shelburne Falls
Manapouri Pond House Private vacation home
Manapouri Pond House Private vacation home Shelburne Falls

Manapouri Pond House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay in a Unique Oasis

Everything was handled quickly and easily, from arranging arrival to instructions on how to use the various amenities around the property as well as local recommendations for eating and hikes. We loved our stay and would love to book here again. The hand crafted feel of a truly one of a kind house never wore off. Our favorite moments of the weekend were often linked to a roaring fire to warm the place while enjoying the peace and quiet it's hard to find in the city. Thank you for a memorable weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Beautiful Home

The house is obviously well-loved and taken care of. The location and scenery are beautiful. We would highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019