The Filomena: Historical charm + modern design

Entire home in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts

  1. 10 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 4 baths
Hosted by Michael
  1. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In downtown West Stockbridge

About a 5-min walk to shops, restaurants, and a coffee shop in downtown West Stockbridge

An 1850 rectory with original details

High ceilings, slate fireplaces, and original wood details from 1850, renovated over two years

A home guests call stunning

Guests describe the home as stunning and even better than the photos, with many planning return visits
"The Most Beautiful Airbnbs Across the US" - Architectural Digest

"The coolest AirBnb in Massachusetts" - Conde Nast Traveler & Good Housekeeping

Renovated 1800 Rectory with 13 ft ceilings, a working fireplace, chef's kitchen, & spacious bedrooms, the Filomena makes the perfect Berkshires getaway for friends & families.

Set on an acre+ with a large yard & side porch, a 2 minute walk from shops & restaurants in town, & mins to Tanglewood.

Featured in Diary of an Old Home Season 3 Episode 5

The space
The home dates to 1850 and still has many of the original details - wood ceilings, slate fireplaces and beautiful carpentry, to name a few. These have been mixed with contemporary elements over a 2-year-long renovation to accommodate a more modern way of living.

Other things to note
There is a washer and dryer available for guest use in the sunroom.

Thanks to balloon construction the house typically runs cool, but on the rare occasion of humidity or warmer temperatures it helps to use the fans in the bedrooms, and there are portable or in-window AC units available in all of the 6 bedrooms, and one portable AC for use in common areas downstairs.

Commercial photo shoots or filming require a separate booking agreement. Guests who violate this rule will be asked to leave immediately without a refund of their overnight fees.

No parties or gatherings beyond the folks on the reservation.

Photos by Zio and Sons, JJ Jetel

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 54 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Meet your host

Host
54 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: Life coach
Lives in New York, United States
Hi! We're Nick and Michael. For the last few years, we've been renovating and restoring the Filomena, an Italianate home in the Berkshires, built in 1850. Both of us had always dreamed of renovating a house (thanks in part to our shared curiosity with old houses and design -- and a little HGTV). The original plan was to find a small house with a lot of land, but after touring the 4,500 square foot house on New Year’s Day 2016, the original details, 13 foot ceilings, history as a former Catholic Church rectory and walking distance to the sweet town of West Stockbridge, MA increased our appetite to take on the oversized project. We've put our heart and soul into this house, and hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm