5/5 - Excellent
Absolutely lovely. Welcoming, comfortable. Great restaurants and breweries. Our son LOVED the outdoor ice/hockey rink, too!

While visiting Mount Ellen Base Area, you might make a stop by sights like Green Mountain Express Ski Lift and Invernesse Ski Lift.

If you're spending some time in Waitsfield Village Historic District, Waitsfield Main Street and Mad River are top sights worth seeing.

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Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

We spent two weeks traveling New England. Focusing on VT, Maine & RI. 5 days were spent at the Mad River Lodge. Although all the places we stayed were all very nice - none of them left us with the feeling of home away from home like MRL did. The main lobby and opportunity to meet other travellers ...
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Everything went smoothly and casual, from check in to check out. Room was nice, bed was comfortable, and continental breakfast was substantial enough to fill us up. Coffee was very good! Reading room and game room were bonuses that would be great in poor weather. We highly recommend for non-snobby ...
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Wedding party was right at the Mt Ellen lodge.........so the location was perfectly located to go to this party and also to go over to my sisters' house as well
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

We had a wonderful stay at the “Little Loft” cabin. Jeff, the host, was very accommodating and was easily accessible. Looking forward to our next mini vacation!
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Accommodations were nice and clean. Very convenient to Stowe. Seamless check in / check out.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
You can enjoy retail therapy at Waitsfield Main Street during your trip to Waitsfield.
You can take time to visit Green Mountain Express Ski Lift during your travels to Waitsfield. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Main Street Studio in Waitsfield. Discover the area's mountain views and coffeehouses.
You can enjoy a show at The Big Picture Theater & Cafe during your stay in Waitsfield. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.
You can learn about the history of Waitsfield when you stop by Skinner Barn. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.
You can take time to visit Single Chair Lift during your travels to Waitsfield. Discover the area's mountain views and coffeehouses.
Absolutely lovely. Welcoming, comfortable. Great restaurants and breweries. Our son LOVED the outdoor ice/hockey rink, too!
WINTER...SPRING...SUMMER...OR FALL...GREAT PLACE!!!!
We had great burgers at Worthy Burger 2. The breakfast at Big Picture Theater and Cafe was also delicious. Lots of good food options.
Limited dining options hard to navigate small signage hard to read while driving
Skiied at Sugarbush. Great conditions. Good snow.
Very nice area.
