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Forget-Me-Not by AvantStay | Bold Lakefront Escape

House in Monterey, MA

12 guests·4 bedrooms·4 bathrooms
4.9 · 61 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Unobstructed lake views from a sunlit deck enhance vacation magic.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Spa-like amenities include hot tub, sauna, and pool table for groups.

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 17% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

What guests are saying

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4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 61 reviews

Guests consistently highlight the property's beauty, spaciousness, and modern amenities, including a sauna and hot tub, which enhance their relaxing stays. Reviewers appreciate the responsive communication from the host, ensuring any issues are promptly addressed. Many find the house ideal for large groups and families, with comfortable accommodations and plenty of room for activities. However, some guests noted minor concerns, such as kitchen supplies and water pressure, but these did not significantly detract from their overall positive experiences.

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Property details

Welcome to Forget-Me-Not Bold, modern design perched right above the shores of Lake Garfield. Forget-Me-Not is a vast, three-story Berkshires retreat with unobstructed lake views, a lofted, industrial-chic design, and plenty of ways to keep your group comfortable and entertained. The home's moody exterior gives way to a bright, open common area where you'll find huge windows for tons of natural light, a spacious kitchen, and vaulted ceilings over the main living room. A cozy sunroom leads to Forget-Me-Not’s large deck, which features a BBQ grill and outdoor dining table for al fresco meals overlooking the water. Soak in the hot tub, or head inside for a round of ping pong, cornhole, or heat up in the custom-built sauna. The lower floor features a second living room complete with a kitchenette and pool table, so your group will have plenty of room to spread out. With tons of privacy and unbeatable proximity to the shoreline, this contemporary lake retreat is ready to show you the best of the Berkshires provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips! A visit to the Berkshires in western Massachusetts is a treat for anyone looking to pair stunning rural landscapes with an exciting cultural and culinary experience. The abundance of mountains, lakes, and woods provide a wide range of outdoor activities, from rafting and fishing in the summer to skiing and tubing in the winter. Stunning at any season, this New England region is also famous for its farm-to-table food scene and local breweries. Come see for yourself! Local Attractions: Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Bidwell House Museum, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Norman Rockwell Museum, Hancock Shaker Village, Historic Deerfield, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort *Home Truths:* - The dock is seasonal, it must come out of the water in fall & winter, like most docks on the lake, because the ice may permanently damage the docks. - We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without approval there is a fine of $500 per pet. - The driveway is paved and steep, making it suitable only for 4WD/AWD vehicles, particularly in winter months. - Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request. - This home is located in the Berkshires, so you may encounter wildlife such as bugs and insects. - Guests must be 25 years or older to book this home. ​​​​​​​Parking Details: Driveway space for 2 cars to park, and parking on the other side of the road, ~6 spots total ​​​​​​​ This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib available. A high chair can be provided upon request with at least 24hrs advanced notice. Just ask and we are happy to accommodate you and your little ones! --- The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom / King bed Bedroom 2 / 2x bunk beds Bedroom 3 / King bed Bedroom 4 / King bed + 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats --- This is a smoke-free property.. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. There is nothing more important to us at than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions. As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud. ​​​​​​​Tax #C1148950976 Pets - not allowed

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 Double Beds

Livingroom/Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Jacuzzi

    Jacuzzi

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Washer and dryer

    Washer and dryer

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

Guest reviews

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Anurag

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March 2026

There were several maintenance and communication issues during our stay that prevented me from giving the property a full 5-star review. The host did not inform us that the hot tub was not functional. During our stay, a technician arrived without prior notice to repair it and told us the setup was a safety hazard, with an exposed electrical cord running near the water to power a temporary sump pump. There were also a number of maintenance issues throughout the home: many cabinet handles were loose, several toilets were loose at the base, and multiple bedroom doors would not stay latched. In addition, the HVAC system was very slow to respond to thermostat setpoint changes in some areas, particularly the master bedroom and basement. One of the roads leading to the house also appeared to be closed for the winter, which was not communicated in advance. We attempted to access the property using that route and ended up getting stuck, which added about an hour to our arrival.

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Erin

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January 2026

This was our second time staying in this home, and it absolutely won’t be our last — we plan to make it our annual rental for our family ski trip. The house is perfect for spending quality time together: the open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen made it easy to relax by the fire and enjoy family dinners, and the kids especially loved the hot tub after a day on the slopes. The bunk room was ideal for our kids and made the stay extra fun for them. We also really appreciated the snow removal — it was such a bonus to have someone come by multiple times during the day after snowfall. We loved our stay and would happily recommend this home to anyone looking for a comfortable, family-friendly getaway.

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Gabriella

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January 2026

We spent the weekend here for a long overdue girls weekend getaway. It was amazing. We highly recommend. We did not leave the house once. Very clean and very responsive host!

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Frank

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January 2026

Amazing stay the place looks even bigger and better in person. Be warned the driveway and roads going to the house are steep and hilly also they are not plowed. Do not go down Broderick road even if the GPS tells you to the road is closed off at the bottom on the way to the house. Besides that I couldn’t have asked for a better stay.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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