What Our Guests Are Saying
The location, house, facilities and decor were all superb. This house was someone’s pet project and was definitely made with incredible eye for detail and design. It’s a spectacular house with some minor issues, which I think the owners are working to rectify (roof deck damaged and inaccessible, minor repairs required) It was a pity that it was raining all weekend so we couldn’t enjoy the pool however it was surprisingly clean and naturally warm enough to dip our toes. The rooms, cleanliness, amenities were all very good.
We only two concerns – 1) Some of the things were either broken or did not function. e.g. The ice machine in the fridge or the one separate both did not function at all. There was no facility for ice in the house. One of the hobs was broken and completely non-functional. 2) We got locked out because the main door closed behind us. Thankfully there is a backup key with a lock however it took an hour to get to that key because the codes provided were incorrect. I advise checking all codes as you check in to ensure you have backups in place.
We will definitely be coming back for a warmer weekend stay to fully enjoy the place. In fact I would say it’s one of the best places we’ve stayed at in terms of how well it’s designed and what a beautiful oasis it is away from the din of the cities and towns. The proximity to all the Hudson / Berkshires towns / villages was a major plus too.
Some suggestions to owners / operators would be to include a printed Handbook / House Guide in the house to outline certain systems of the house (we couldn’t figure out the sound system at all, which is a pity because that living room deserves a good system). Hopefully all the issues are already being addressed and we look forward to our next stay.
The home is well appointed and very comfortable. We especially appreciated black out shades in the bedroom, a well stocked kitchen and a fantastic grill!
The A/C did not work when we arrived (it was 80* in June) but Red cottage was responsive and got it fixed the next day, and provided a refund for the first night. Not ideal but they got it fixed and we appreciated that. Hopefully they will proactively check to ensure the heat/AC is fully functional before future bookings.
The kitchen was incredibly well stocked, with many tools and cooking supplies. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. Everything was so comfortable and thoughtful. We kept remarking how the owners and team really thought of everything.
We traveled with another family and had 3 kids under the age of 3, so spent most of our trip at the house and by the pool. It was perfect! There’s a grocery store within a 10 minute drive, and the town of Cairo had tons of cute spots for coffee. We absolutely will be back.
There are not enough positive and kind words to express the degree of happiness, peace and contentment we felt while staying here. They are the ultimate host, attention to detail in every single way they truly make you feel at home right from the start and in all of the considerate little details throughout the property! It was truly the BEST stay we have experienced and everything was so clean and the surroundings were blissful!
Thank you so much for the wonderful stay we will be back without a doubt!
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One major key point I want to point out – where Wildwood Collective went above and beyond- when we checked in we noticed that we had no coffee beans as described in the listing. They responded right away and brought us fresh coffee beans within the hour. I know this seems minor but it left a lasting impression on us. It would have been a big inconvenience to go back into the town (at least a 20 min drive) to get beans.
It meant a lot to us and set the tone for the entire stay.
We loved the stone house and would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful and thoughtful stay.
The hiking trails were well-marked and led through some stunning scenery, offering a great mix of forest paths and open views. We especially loved winding down the day at the campfire site, where we could relax, share stories, and enjoy the stars.
If you’re looking for a spot to recharge in nature with just the right amount of adventure, Red Cottage is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend!