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Mad River Lodge

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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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A wooden sign with a mountain logo and the text "Mad River Lodge". - Mad River Lodge (Waitsfield)
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden furniture, and a checkered wall pattern. - Mad River Lodge (Waitsfield)
A room with a wooden staircase, a painting of a deer, and two rocking chairs. - Mad River Lodge (Waitsfield)
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
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard (1 Queen, 1 Futon)

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

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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
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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 ice skating and sledding. Visit our Waitsfield travel guide
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2354 Mill Brook Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673

What's nearby

  • A clear, greenish pool surrounded by rocky terrain.
    Mad River
    5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Mad River Glen Cooperative
    3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Practice Slope Chair Lift
    3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Sunnyside Ski Lift
    4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Waitsfield Main Street
    5 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fit To Be Thai'd
    8 min drive
  • Allyn's Lodge
    27 min drive
  • The Mad Taco
    5 min drive
  • Castlerock Pub
    12 min drive
  • Deco Restaurant And Bar
    10 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

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

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 361 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Iulianna

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

John

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

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and met our needs. Staff was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nandini

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

Stephanie

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

Kailyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

MEAGAN

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

VIRGINIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Darren

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

Reed

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

David

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

Michael

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

Morgan

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

David

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

Kim

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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, clean, and attentive lodge keeper. Stayed in a family room and kitchen had everything we needed. Great solution for a one-night condo! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Amenities
Mad River Lodge was like a home away from home. Clean, welcoming, close to ski resorts and super easy check in and out. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Wei

Liked: Staff & service
Parking is easy. Staff and service is very good. But the room is not cozy enough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for skiing at either Sugarbush or Mad River Glen. Family suite with full kitchen & separate bedrooms was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024