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A wooden staircase leading to a deck with metal railings and hanging lights, overlooking a green landscape. - Mad River Lodge (Waitsfield)
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Located close to Mad River Glen Cooperative and Sugarbush Ski Resort, Mad River Lodge provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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A bedroom with a bed, a shelf, a window, and a door.

Simple (1 Queen)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard (1 Queen, 1 Futon)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with natural light.

Standard (1 Queen, 1 Futon)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Standard Plus Room22

A cozy living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table with books and a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a dining area with a table set for two.

Standard Plus Room22

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 21(1 Queen,1 Futon)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a shelf with books, and a door to a hallway.

Standard Room 21(1 Queen,1 Futon)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Standard Room 20(1 Queen,1 Futon )

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a small sofa, and a bathroom with a shower and bathtub.

Standard Room 20(1 Queen,1 Futon )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Simple-ADA (214835696)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a wall-mounted sign.

Simple-ADA (214835696)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 17(1 Queen,1 Futon)

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Room 17(1 Queen,1 Futon)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Standard Plus Room 7 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed

A modern kitchen with a wooden table, a toaster, and a vase with lemons.

Standard Plus Room 7 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family (2 Queen,1 Sofa bed)

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets.

Family (2 Queen,1 Sofa bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Waitsfield is home to Mad River Lodge. Mad River Glen Cooperative and Sugarbush Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Camel's Hump State Park. Blueberry Lake Cross Country and Snowshoeing Center is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating. Visit our Waitsfield travel guide
Map
2354 Mill Brook Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673

What's nearby

  • A hilly landscape with autumn foliage, green fields, and scattered trees.
    Mad River Valley
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A snow-covered ski slope with a red lodge and a person snowboarding.
    Sugarbush Ski Resort
    11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • A pair of hiking boots on a rocky outcrop overlooking a forested valley.
    Camel's Hump State Park
    29 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Mad River Glen Cooperative
    3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Sugarbush Resort Golf Club
    14 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station
    25 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Glide Cafe
    14 min drive
  • The Mad Taco
    5 min drive
  • Fit To Be Thai'd
    8 min drive
  • Madbush Falls
    8 min drive
  • Mad Moose Bar & Grill
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 3 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

Frequently asked questions

Is Mad River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mad River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mad River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mad River Lodge located?

Situated in Waitsfield, this hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mad River Glen Cooperative and within 12 mi (20 km) of Sugarbush Ski Resort and Blueberry Lake Cross Country and Snowshoeing Center.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mad River Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 380 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location well positioned for access to the countryside and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Plenty of space. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean. Room was very small. I would have given it a higher rating but the noise level from the other hotel guests was very loud coming from the other rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique building in an outdoor area. 3 stories with elevator between 1&2. Third (for 3 rooms) only reached via stairs. Nice common area with coffee, tea, microwave and snacks for purchase. Our room under the eves was comfortable once we were told about heating thermostat. Innkeeper very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The lodge is an old house on a hill, quite far from downtown and shopping areas. The facilities upstairs are decent, and the coin-operated washer and dryer are convenient. However, the bedrooms are close to each other and the living room, making privacy and quiet time difficult. John, the staff member in charge, was unfriendly and unpleasant to deal with. I sometimes felt his attitude toward Asian guests was dismissive. Overall, the location, limited privacy, and service experience made the stay less enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cant say enough amazing things about my stay at Mad River Lodge! The inn-keeper Dana was so kind and gave ideas for activities in the area and helped me get to my wedding when we had no ideas on how to get there. The whole experience was so personable, and I loved the shared space with a chess board, games, tea, and coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, easy checkin, great family room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the innkeeper! Super clean and very convenient to the mountains and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room and met our needs. Staff was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, staff was amazing, and our stay was perfection. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Loved our stay here, the staff was so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely beautiful place, our room was super cozy and the main common space for all visitors was amazing, lots of board games avalible too. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good and sooo warm when we arrived, on a snowy cold Vermont afternoon. Plenty of space for our family of four. Innkeeper was prompt with coffee in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Lodge

Great place to stay when in the Stowe, VT area. Super cozy red lodge inn. Very clean and quiet. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cute accommodations,very clean felt like I was in my room at home. Easy check in/out process would definitely stay again. Beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot well run , clean and great location near ski mountains
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Lodge. Provided everything we needed. Quiet, family friendly. Good game selection. Ton of snacks and coffee. Super close to Mt. Ellen. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice to go to a room at the end of a long drive and have the room be clean. It was great for what we were looking for - just a place to rest our heads while we went visiting family in Vermont.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little lodge---convenient location relative to Mad River Glen and Sugarbush. Room was clean and cozy, and the check-in/check-out process worked flawlessly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Leaf peeping

We were there for leaf peeping. It's a great location and a beautiful view of the mountain from the front porch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is quiet and relaxing. Parking js very easy. Staff is very helpful. Room is clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Comfortable beds and nice setting area with small kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023