The Docent's House - Honoring a Legacy

Welcome to The Docent's House, a home with a story worth staying for. For 18 years the woman who lived here walked visitors through the galleries of the Norman Rockwell Museum telling the stories behind the paintings. It's a home built for gathering — families and friends all under one roof. Inside you'll find a quiet tribute to the life of a Berkshire local: an educator, community activist, and longtime Rockwell docent whose legacy this home honors. Come for the Berkshires. Stay for the story. Black History Landmarks in The Berkshires ➥ W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite - 15 minutes by car ➥ Great Barrington River Walk - 10 minutes by car. A peaceful walking trail through downtown with interpretive markers honoring Du Bois and the town's history. ➥ Clinton AME Zion Church - 10 minutes by car. Where a young Du Bois worshipped; now home to the Clinton Church Restoration, a center for African American heritage in the Berkshires. ➥ Ashley House (Sheffield) — about 25 minutes by car. The site where Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett) was enslaved and from which she launched the court case that ended slavery in Massachusetts. ✔ High-speed Wi-Fi ✔ Fully-equipped kitchen ✔ Indoor fireplace (gas) ✔ Air conditioning ✔ TV ✔ Washer ✔ Dryer ✔ Coffee & coffeemaker ✔ Outdoor dining area Other notable Berkshire attractions w/ drive time . . . ➥ 3 mins to Ski Butternut ➥ 8 mins to downtown Great Barrington ➥ 13 mins to Lake Garfield ➥ 16 mins Berkshire Botanical Garden ➥ 17 mins to Norman Rockwell Museum ➥ 20 mins to Catamount ski area ➥ 22 mins to TANGLEWOOD ! ➥ 24 mins to Harlem Valley rail trail ✦BEDS & BATHS✦ Inside we have 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, all decorated tastefully to give the full nostalgic Berkshire travel experience. Room Breakdown: Main Bedroom - 1 Queen bed Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen bed Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen bed Bedroom 4 - 2 Single beds All Berkshire Vacation Rental Co.™ Properties include: - Support from full-time local team available daily from 9am to 9pm - Professional housekeeping & property inspection prior to guest arrival - Towels, linens, and bath products - At least a morning's worth of coffee to get you started - Learn more @ berkshire vacation rental Cleaning Protocols: As THE professional management company in The Berkshires we take pride in our professional cleaning standards between guests. We pay above the living wage & 100% of your cleaning fee is paid directly to the individual cleaner responsible for your property. No pets of any kind allowed at this home. Emotional support animals are not allowed. By law service animals are allowed. If you are planning on bringing a service animal please reach out to us ahead of time so we can verify paperwork. If a pet is brought on the premises without alerting us the reservation will be cancelled. To provide a high level of security and safety all Berkshire Vacation Rental Co. properties are equipped with a security camera facing the parking area. Prefer to communicate through the booking portal.