Located in the heart of Hancock, Whistling Birches offers a serene escape with 4 spacious bedrooms and ample amenities. Unwind in the hot tub or by the warmth of the fire pit after a day on Jiminy Peak's slopes.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15196 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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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.
Family-Friendly Hancock Home: Walk to Slopes!
Situated in the town of Hancock, 'Whistling Birches' offers guests 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a prime location just steps from the Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, and ample in-home amenities that provide a comfortable and convenient vacation experience. Spend your days practicing slaloms down the slopes, then return home and ease your muscles with a dip in the hot tub! Prepare dinner in the fully equipped kitchen or fire up the BBQ before relaxing under the stars by the warmth of the fire pit.
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk Bed, Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Bunk Beds | Game Room: Sleeper Sofa
JIMINY PEAK AMENITIES: Fitness center, tennis court, heated outdoor pool, indoor hot tub INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, DVD player, wood-burning fireplace, dining table, en-suite bathroom w/ jetted tub, board games KITCHEN: Breakfast bar, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster oven, toaster, complimentary snacks, drip coffee maker, knife block, blender, Crockpot OUTDOOR SPACE: Furnished deck, hot tub, gas fire pit, gas grill GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning/heating, high chair, Pack 'n Play, white noise machine, baby monitors, hair dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board FAQ: Stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), 1 exterior security camera (facing outdoor entry) PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), parking area (first-come, first-served)
-- THE LOCATION --
TO DO & SEE: Clark Art Institute (12.0 miles), Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon (12.1 miles), Berkshire Museum (12.7 miles), Arrowhead Museum (14.9 miles), Hancock Shaker Village (15.3 miles), MASS MoCA (16.8 miles) HIT THE SLOPES: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort (1.0 miles), Bousquet Mountain Ski Area (19.0 miles), Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area (19.0 miles), Berkshire East Ski Resort (35.4 miles), Ski Butternut (35.5 miles) OPT OUTSIDE: Ramblewild Adventure Park (2.5 miles), Balance Rock State Park (10.3 miles), Pittsfield State Park (13.6 miles), Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (23.5 miles), Monument Mountain Reservation (31.1 miles) DRINK & DINE: Old Forge Restaurant (7.5 miles), The Marketplace Cafe (12.2 miles), La Fogata Restaurante (12.2 miles), Flavours of Malaysia (12.2 miles), District Kitchen & Bar (12.4 miles), Elizabeth's (13.7 miles) AIRPORTS: Pittsfield Municipal Airport (18.5 miles), Albany International Airport (38.6 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Due to the homeowners' severe allergy to smoke, please only use the Dura flame provided - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs to access - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the porch, facing outward toward the entryway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free internet
Parking and transport
Parking on site (surcharge)
Limited on-site self parking
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Toaster oven
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 private bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry detergent
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Gym
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)
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
Pets are 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system 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
Property Registration Number C0354931210
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Hancock is home to this holiday home. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Waubeeka Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mountain Coaster and Alpine Super Slide. Travelling with kids? Consider Zema's Nursery and Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. Visit our Hancock travel guide
Does Family-Friendly Hancock Home: Walk to Slopes! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Family-Friendly Hancock Home: Walk to Slopes! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Family-Friendly Hancock Home: Walk to Slopes!?
Self-parking is available for a fee.
What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Hancock Home: Walk to Slopes!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Hancock Home: Walk to Slopes!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family-Friendly Hancock Home: Walk to Slopes! located?
This family-friendly Hancock holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Alpine Super Slide and Mountain Coaster. Zema's Nursery and Mount Greylock State Reservation are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Family-Friendly Hancock Home: Walk to Slopes! Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Superb for a family get together of 9 adults and 3 children,/infants, great amenities. Wonderful welcome snacks, and even coffee provided. Great living room/dining room combo to accommodate playing charades.
Love the separation of bedrooms to accommodate Family units. Really enjoyed the stay in this beautiful home. Property manager was excellent and had perfect communication. Thanks for a great stay.
The instructions were clear. Mike was easy to talk to and very polite. He answered all questions asked. The place was clean and there were plenty of plates, pots, utensils, and cleaning agents. We enjoyed our stay and are willing to come back.
Donna S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
19 Mar 2025
Amazing Townhome & Host
Our family had an incredible time staying at Michael's townhome. A welcome basket greeted upon arrival and a spotless, well-maintained place to stay while being away for the weekend skiing. The host was incredibly generous and communicative, which always makes the experience even better! The home could not have been lovelier. All 8 of us fit comfortably and adored the home. It is definitely a ski in/ ski out access townhome as well. This is extremely handy! Access to the community pool was a big perk for the littles as well as the hot tub on the deck. Overall, this was a great place to stay for our family and we will definitely be back!
We stayed here in August of 2023 with a family group of 7 and it was an excellent set up. The great room had plenty of space for games, meals and TV watching and the downstairs den was a perfect video game space for the young adults. We really liked being at Jiminy Peak and did some hiking and the ropes course. I’m sure it would be ideal during ski season. We also explored the Berkshires nature (Mt. Greylock) and culture (Mass Museum of Contemporary Art, Tanglewood). It was a bit of a drive to the grocery store but there’s a nice convenience store with snacks and drinks at the base of Jiminy Peak. The owners were very thoughtful in providing all the information we needed and a nice gift basket on arrival. We would definitely stay here again.
My kids and I enjoyed staying here very much. The house was immaculate, comfortably, roomy, and well-appointed. Dring our short stay we took full advantage of the jetted tub, hot tub on the deck, the fire pit (which we used to grill s'mores) and its proximity to the Mountain Adventure Park (which is why we come up here a couple times a year) and pool. There was a lovely welcome basket, and everything was very well managed. There were clear instructions left for everything, including the hot tub, fire pit, media etc.
Two minor issues--- there was no cutting board in an otherwise excellently-appointed kitchen (admittedly something that is not necessary, but I would have happily used it), and I emailed the host twice through VRBO over a few weeks and never received a response, perhaps because the property is professionally managed (which is why I mention these two things here). But in terms of the overall quality of the experience, the stay was stellar.
The host was welcoming and reached out to us before our stay to offer a late check out, which was great because we were able to get an additional morning of skiing.The place was clean, warm, and perfectly located to ski on and off Jiminy Peak. We highly recommend it and would go back next year!
We were a group of 11 adults and a baby . It was a family outing we enjoyed the stay the house was as good as shown in the pictures. Micheal is a good host answered the phone whenever we called. It’s a beautiful place to enjoy with the family and friends would recommend to all my friends. And definitely will visit it again. Thanks Michael.
Hilda F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Greg
4 Feb 2026
One of the best skiing experiences I ever had
We discovered Jiminy Peak resort 2 year ago and wanted to come back because it's such a nice family-friendly and homey-feeling place. Night skiing is big deal for us. Back then we stayed at a hotel. This time we found this amazing house and enjoyed every bit of it. When we came a hot outdoor jacuzzi was waiting for us. In the morning you wake up to a beautiful view of the mountain with white ski-trails. We were very pleasantly surprised to find a little path (1 minute walk from the house) that leads straight to a ski trail. So, this is almost ski-in-ski-out house. Definitely don't need to drive. All the details are thought trough - from a little ski closet on front porch to big dining table that easily sits 12 people, to garbage shed that is far enough that you don't smell it, yet close enough that you don't need to drive to it. Plenty of supplies, towels, garbage bags, nothing is broken, all light bulbs are working - these are small things, but everything matters when you are on a family vacation. The house is very bright and clean. The owner is very nice and accommodating. Definitely would come back.
Greg
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lizaury P.
6 Sept 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house is not as seen in photos, in fact it is much smaller. It is also too much the charges the
I really wouldn't recommend it, it's not worth a lot of money. There are more beautiful, comfortable and cheaper houses.
We had a wonderful time. Home was well stocked . FYI for future guests, the basement was freezing and we could not adjust the temperature. We had to use all the blankets and everyone was still cold. It was too bad because other than sleeping it would have been a great area to hang out. The gas grill flow from the tank to the grill is faulty and there is a gas build up that blew at the legs of the griller. No one was hurt but there is a potential for a future accident. Even with those issues it was a great stay, great house and great vacation. Thank you
Elizabeth P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria
11 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A group of 14 people stayed at this house, including children and adults. We felt safe and secure in this house. The house is beautiful, the linens and towels were clean, and the beds were very comfortable. The communication with the homeowner was beyond expectations. He was available to answered every question we had. The scenery was beautiful! Quiet, peace, joy, and happiness in a nut shell.
We visited this place the first week of October and were able to experience the beauty of Autumn. We would love to come back in the future and invite more family and friends.
Came for the Lift Maintenance Seminar. The property was overall great, no major complaints. The two things that were less than ideal was a lot of the dishes were not clean, I'm guessing the previous guest put them away that way. And the hot tub water was low, we tried to fill it but the hose spigot was turned off.
Other than that we had a great stay!