Hawley Vacation Rentals

Plan your Hawley getaway

Hawley suits travelers who want time in the woods rather than a packed town-center itinerary. Plan around a bog walk or a forest outing, with nearby towns providing dining and additional activities. As you compare Hawley vacation rentals, consider how the home's location fits the places you want to visit and how much space your group needs.

Each home is unique, and amenities, parking, pet policies, and other features vary by home. Review the listing details before booking so your home base fits your plans.

Things to do in Hawley

Start with two places that give Hawley its own outdoor identity. The bog offers a close look at an unusual habitat, while the state forest leaves more room for a longer outing.

Hawley Bog Preserve

Hawley Bog Preserve has a boardwalk across a floating peat mat, with unusual plants including sundews and bladderwort. It is a good choice for travelers who enjoy observing plants and birds without planning a full day of hiking.

Best for:

• Plant and bird enthusiasts
• A shorter nature outing

Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest

Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest divides the town into East Hawley and West Hawley, with hiking and fishing among its outdoor activities. Cross-country skiing adds a winter option for visitors who prefer time on wooded trails.

Best for:

• Hikers and outdoor travelers
• Cross-country skiers

Where to eat in Hawley

For a restaurant meal beyond Hawley, plan a separate drive to nearby Shelburne Falls. The village gives you a place to pause after an outdoor day, with The Blue Rock Restaurant and Bar overlooking the Deerfield River.

The Blue Rock Restaurant and Bar, nearby Shelburne Falls

The Blue Rock serves a changing menu with Mexican, French, and Asian influences in a casual fine-dining setting. Pair dinner here with a Shelburne Falls outing rather than treating it as a restaurant in Hawley.

Hawley local tips

• Stay on the trail and boardwalk at Hawley Bog Preserve to protect its fragile habitat.
• Leave pets out of your bog visit; the preserve does not allow them.
• Plan a bog walk during daylight; the preserve is open from dawn to dusk.
• Keep Hawley nature walks separate from outings to Charlemont, Shelburne Falls, and Goshen, which are outside town.
• For a Berkshire East mountain-coaster outing, reserve ahead and review the current operating schedule and rider requirements.

Day trips from Hawley

You do not need a long-distance excursion to add variety to a Hawley stay. Nearby Charlemont offers a mountain-activity day, while Goshen gives you a separate art-and-garden outing.

Berkshire East Mountain Resort, Charlemont

A nearby drive to Charlemont makes Berkshire East a practical half-day or full-day outing, depending on the activities you choose. Winter skiing and snowboarding give way to seasonal mountain biking, ziplining, and the Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster; the coaster has individual carts with rider-controlled speed.

Three Sisters Sanctuary, Goshen

Set aside a half-day for the nearby drive to Goshen and a walk through Three Sisters Sanctuary. Gardens, standing stones, and artwork in materials such as glass, metal, and mosaics offer a change of pace for travelers interested in outdoor art; bring a picnic if you want to linger, and leave glass bottles at home.