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Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes !

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
TV
Exterior
Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes ! provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes !

Welcome to Friendly Hills, a one-of-a-kind Mid-Century home nestled on 6 private acres. Built in the 1950s by GE engineer Willard F.M. Gray, this passive solar retreat offers panoramic views, triple-pane windows, and ceramic tile floors that retain heat year-round. Enjoy direct access to private hiking trails, peaceful ponds, and nearby Hancock Shaker Village. Fast Wi-Fi, thoughtful design, and natural beauty make this perfect for families, couples, and nature lovers alike.

Things You’ll Love
– Berkshire Vacation Rental standard: coffee, creamer, fresh linens, towels, and toiletries.
– Outdoor firepit for cozy evenings under the stars.
– Six peaceful acres with private hiking trails right outside your door.
– Modern comforts: Wi-Fi, air conditioning, full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and pet-friendly space.

GE engineer Willard F.M. Gray decided to build his own house, as he was dissatisfied with the building standards of the time. Willard was a unique individual who wanted to make the entire home passive solar. To achieve this, he used triple-pane windows, insulated concrete walls, and incorporated principles borrowed from adobe houses. Inspired by many sources, Willard was also drawn to the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, hence the mid-century design aesthetics. Now even though Willard was excited by the idea of the project, the bank was not as enthusiastic about the idea of a passive solar house, and so declined to finance the project. Not one to miss out on his dream, he embarked on building it gradually over time, financing the project little by little. With the help of several dozen General Electric workers—whose names are listed on a plaque at the front—the house was built slowly over the course of ten years. To obtain the land, Willard purchased the hayfield from Sister Mary Dame of the Hancock Shakers, who were still an active community in the 1950s. Willard also became close friends with Amy Bess Miller, the founder and guiding force behind the preservation of Hancock Shaker Village. After completing the house, Willard lived in it from the late 1950s while also caring for his mother, the late Daisy Gray. He remained there until 1998, when he passed away. Since he had no other family nearby, he left the home to Ozzy and Carolyn Olson, whose family then took on the task of modernizing it into the home you see here today.
- no smoking
- no parties
- no overnight guests beyond those outlined in the booking
- quiet time 10pm - 7am

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

392179

About the neighborhood

Located in Pittsfield, this vacation home is in a rural area. Bousquet Ski Area and Berkshire Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Guido's Marketplace and Lee Premium Outlets. The Bookstore and Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Hancock Shaker Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum - 17 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Shakespeare and Company - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • The Mount - 19 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 20 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market 32 by Price Chopper - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • Stewart's Shops
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Guido's Fresh Marketplace - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes ! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes !?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes !?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes ! located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hancock Shaker Village and Bates Memorial State Park. Balderdash Cellars and Tracy Brook Wildlife Sanctuary are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Mid-Century At Friendly Hills w Guest Passes ! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fine well stocked with welcoming items. Quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025