Very nice quiet camping just off lake Champlain. We camped on site 86. The day before we left our…read morecar broke down and we had to have it towed into Vergennes(about 25 minutes away). We called the campground and Mike offered to come pick us up. He would not let me pay him for his time and fuel. Customer service at its best.

Traveling in a 38 foot coach we stayed 4 nights in a site for big rigs. Our site was green grass…read moreand wasn't level. All the sites located in the very front of the park were on grass by a pond, which meant no dust and not having to wash the coach or car after our stay. This park is located across the road from the lake which made for a beautiful view from our site. We were in the site closest to the front and the road, but traffic was minimal and we found it peaceful enough to sit outside and enjoy the sound of the pond frogs and the view. Too many large trees here for satellite reception. Almost the whole park (in the back) consists of long term residents but their sites were all clean and well kept. We enjoyed our stay but would have prefered staying in a level site.

Lovely campground. Very well maintained. Bathrooms seem like any other campground bathroom…read more They are very clean. The owner is very nice and helpful. The pool is great. Not much to do within walking distance. Cat Tails restaurant is across the street though. A short drive brings you to downtown Brandon where there are nice little shops and restaurants. Notes; * Showers take quarters. 25 cents= 6 minutes. * A card to make the gate work is a $25 deposit.

Campground was clean and well maintained, although the camping sites were less than desirable. The…read moreowners did nothing about the loud and obnoxious party several yards in front of us partying. They were so loud,with their screaming, yelling and playing their bad 80's heavy metal until 2 in the morning. When I complained. I was told by the owner that it was a class reunion and to "deal with it". I had my 12 year old daughter with me at the time and not one of us slept 10 minutes that night. What a rip off! and to add further insult to injury I had to give these people an extra 25 just to drive my car off the property. Their rationale was that they didnt want "riff raff " coming in and out. Funny they should say that because the "Riff Raff" were the losers staying at the campground that night.The whole camping "experience" cost me well over 40 since they charge 25 just to reserve a site. .....I do have to mention that the owners were pleasant enough to deal with, but my horrible camping experience that night far overshadowed any kind of niceties they exhibited...I would never , ever recommend this campground if you were looking for a quiet relaxing outing. Perfect place for people that drink cheap beer, drive rusty pick up trucks and watch nascar.

Beautiful place full of activities, from ski to tubbing and riding the gondola just to enjoy the…read moreview in case you don't ski . They have lots of gift shops . Tubbing is great , except for the line that pulls you back up the hill . That is simply terrible , difficult to get out of and it's just a matter of time before someone gets injured trying to come out of it . I almost fell on the other side of the line and the staff just stood there and made no attempt to help , with that I injured my hand trying to hold on to the line . They certainly need better staff and a better system .

I am really enjoying Killington more and more. Every spring I now look forward to just to still ski…read moreuntil as late as possible. Skiing opening day this year too set the tone for the season. This past visit I was absolutely thrilled with the lift crew on Bear Mountain. I think they enjoyed my company as much as I did theirs. The fresh snow made it easy to ski all day. Minimal stoppage as I wanted to ski a marathon and then some, successfully accomplished. Looking forward to my next upcoming visits.

We have stayed here several times over the years. Everything on the access road is pricey so you…read moredeal with it. We like Summit primarily for Location and secondly for the cool pub in the basement. The rooms are dated and small and could definitely use some improvements but the bed was comfy and the shower was hot. Although some pain was peeling and the carpets were worn, it was clean and convenient. Friendly staff If it were located somewhere away from the mountain, I would only give it 3 stars but we will definitely stay here again in the future.

The lodge itself is expansive and impressive. The owner made it a point to preserve the integrity…read moreof the buildings history. The bar is perfect. Intimate and fun! The hot tub was perfect. We had a lovely relaxing afternoon by the fireplace. The staff went above and beyond to help us and make sure we had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. The rooms are small but are clean and have everything you could need storage wise. I use zero complains. The owner is great at running this place like a well oiled machine and great for converse with. We can't wait to go back.

If you are someone that loves history Fort Ticonderoga has a really impressive collection of…read moremilitary memorabilia and well preserved buildings. The entrance fee is $30 per person but includes access to all of the buildings and Mount Defiance (short drive). If you're not too into the military aspect you can just walk around and enjoy the beautiful views and immaculate grounds. The garden is stunning and they even have a small working farm with seeds and veggies for sale.

We had such a blast! The musket and cannon demonstrations were so fun. There was a lot for the kids…read moreto enjoy. Walking throughout the fort there were games for the kids to play, they tried writing with a qu'il, and were given small wool scraps to take home. We explored the gardens and the kids ran and got all of their energy out in those wide open spaces! There were beautiful apple trees and more buildings to explore. We didn't sign up to do the boat ride but that is available and is a great way to extend your stay at the fort! The staff was all incredibly friendly understanding of children's needs. We couldn't ask for more with a family day out at a historical site! It was such a joy to enjoy! The gift shop had so many gems it could be very easy to end up with super cool toys Tshirts and yummy treats. Drive out slow and be ready to pull over to read the informative stones on the way out. Worth it!! Don't forget to check out mount defiance after visiting (otherwise it's $10 a car to check out) and on your way there there is a park with a beautiful waterfall to look at.

We held a family event at the Woods Lodge for our daughter and fiancé pre wedding party (Jack &…read moreJill). It was a beautiful, magical place to hold an event. Just minutes off the highway, conveniently located. The Woods Lodge offers plenty of comfortable seating options to enjoy the deck, indoor dining area or outdoors. We had a beautiful catered grazing table that was not only impressive but delicious, cozy rustic bar and other amenities. A must see!

Elegant and Delicious!…read more Gather- The Woods new fresh al fresco venue is a delightful and unique offering for gourmet dinning in Central Vermont. Nestled in the grounds of the lovely retreat, Gather offers a small but well refined menu. Located outdoors, lawn-side candlelit tables ring 2 fire pits. These have comfy chairs for enjoying a pre-dinner cocktail. The atmosphere is classy and casual with friendly hosts and severs who take time to answer menu questions and be sure you have what you would like. With a full bar, vast wine and beer list featuring local selections, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverage options, there is something for everyone. Our meal began with a flavor packed broth soup, featuring lemon, parsley, chicken and rice. The hearty portion was perfect for 3 to share. Next came the salads: baby greens with pickled onions and homemade vinaigrette, and rubbed kale with cranberries and nuts. Delicious! The swordfish main is crafted with an amazing balance of sweet blueberry sauce and a touch of cayenne to make the flavors pop. The chicken dish featured a tasty glaze and features grilled lemon, a surprise twist. Both mains were served with a veggie side and atop smashed potatoes- creamy and flavorful, and with lots of texture. Dinner was capped by the featured dessert, blueberry lemon panna cotta. So smooth, creamy, and heavenly! Just the right amount of citrusy syrup to complement the richness. Gather features fresh and local ingredients. This family owned and run restaurant is one of many endeavors Lisa and Jonathan Burr have successfully fully created. You will not be disappointed with your Gather dining experience!

My partner and I are an interracial couple. We stayed in cabin 6 for 8 days with our kid and 2…read moredogs. We paid the "pet fee". Bought whole new bedding as to not use the ones provided (nothing is disinfected in these cottages, and apparently is primarily the guests responsibility to prepare the cabin for the next guests, as mistaken for "vintage" or "rustic" by other guests but it's really you breathing in the previous guest skin cells and bacteria. Wear your shower shoes!) Later after leaving being blamed for a "stain" on the unused comforter that was packed away. Upon leaving I'm told there's an issue with our cabin. It needed a deep clean due to "too much dog hair" so much so that after only 8 days broke the (hopefully regularly) emptied staff vacuum. Even after passing our visual inspection, when we were only asked to keep the hair on the furniture and floors to a minimum. Not spit-shine the facility. For "whatever reason" this deep clean was needed after us, but still happened to miss the used q tips on the living room floor before we arrived even after having such a "strenuous inspection". We were required to know every unwritten rule. But all the while there are people not picking up after their dogs, breaking beds and leaving a giant yellow piss rings around the toilet that will be welcomed back warmly. Some of which being employed by the owner.

the hardest thing to do in life is wake up early…read more that said, sometimes there's no other way to experience what needs to be experienced. so i took a deep breath, set the alarm for 5 am and prepared for hell. fishing at the break of dawn. when i got up it was dark, the sky just beginning to lighten. it was cold. oh man. i pulled back the curtain and saw that the lake was still a sheet of glass, not a ripple anywhere. my heart leapt. i got dressed, gathered my gear, and headed out to the boat. i piled everything in, primed the gas, set the choke, and pulled the cord. the outboard roared, i cut it to low, unhooked from the dock and pushed off. gliding through the vapors still rising from the surface of the north cove, it was a little brighter in the morning twilight, but still no sign of the sun, slowly working its way up from the other side of the mountain. now out of the first cove and into the second, the magic gateway was crossed and suddenly the whole world opened in front of me. the full grandeur of the mountain, the open expanse of water, the feeling of limitlessness, the inverted scream of too much being absolutely right all at once, the unlimited power of a lifetime of emotion packed into a too small body. i revved the motor to its full 8 horsepower and set off into the open lake, a mile across to Branbury Beach, the wind in my face, until i was lining up the boat between the mountain's big patch of bare rockface on one side and Sunset Lodge way over on the other. the mist was tendrils, rising gently, obliviously, airily. i powered down to neutral and cut the engine, and once again everything became unearthly still. there was a sound of soft gurgling, dripping, a little rocking as the boat settled in. everything bristled. there was only a low light that seemed to come from everywhere, the lake a chorus, silent, giant. and then there was marlowe. i couldn't believe it. trenchcoat, plaid hunter's cap, woolen gloves, scarf, he was in an old-fashioned flatbottomed wooden rowboat, hunched over, earflaps down, staring at the mountain, shivering, blowing smoke, runny nose, sleep still in the corners of his eyes, three-day beard, but somehow a regal air about him. stoic. holy mother of god, i whispered, marlowe what are you doing here? i mean, well, HERE???? i just couldn't help myself. he didn't smile. instead he turned and looked at me. thinkin', he said. i'm just thinkin'. what a mountain, huh? it ain't the biggest and it ain't the spectacular edgy west coast kind, but it's got some kind of soul, don'tcha think? that's one helluva big hulking mountain, that's what it is. i had to agree. after all, i was there too. salmon trout are a decent draw, but when you think about it there are just as many in the lake at two in the afternoon as 5 am, even if they're not particularly hungry then and a good deal deeper and more skittish in the full brightness of the day. not to mention that i hadn't really caught one in 15 years. look at this lake, he went on, with a voice that had the sound of a 33 rpm lp playing at 16. just look, everything reflected in it, like that alice whatshername's looking glass, totally still, stretching out for miles, misty and icy and just layin' there. it's a goddam camelot, that's what it is. one of these days i'm gonna come out here and i swear excalibur is gonna be sticking out of the middle of the lake from a hundred feet down and i'm gonna paddle over and grab it. but that mountain, man, i just can't get enough of it. really makes a guy think about things, you know what i mean? and with that, he turned away to face the mountain again. the thing of it was, i knew exactly what he meant. because of all the many wonders of this occasionally too small world, this one here was the one that was within reach, this was the one that was saying hello right here, right now. and if ever i've learned anything from this all too often wretched life that i've had the privilege of leading, it's that when one of life's wonders passes in front of you, you goddam better stop, open your eyes, and shake its hand, because otherwise what's the point. i mean, what's the goddam point. marlowe, i said, jockey that boat of yours over around here closer, c'mon man, bring it over here closer. he dipped the oars and our boats bumped. hold on a second now, just hold on and gimme a second. then i stood up, leaned over, and shook his hand.

This was our second stay, an absolute hidden gem in the Green Mountains! Emrose Luxury Cabins in…read moreBrandon, VT offers the ultimate modern mountain escape. The cabins are impeccably clean, beautifully designed with high-end minimalist finishes, and remarkably cozy. Highlights of Our Stay -- Stunning Interiors: Thoughtful, bespoke details with comfortable beds, a full kitchen, and great modern tech. Exceptional Amenities: The outdoor space is fantastic, featuring relaxing fire pits, soothing hot tubs under the stars, and a wonderful pool area. Prime Location: Just minutes from downtown Brandon's local cafes, breweries, and farm-to-table spots, and an easy drive to scenic spots like Lake Dunmore and Killington. Wonderful Hospitality: The staff and management are exceptionally accommodating and welcoming. We left feeling completely refreshed and cannot wait to return for another weekend getaway! We were visiting from Texas and Florida!

- The cabins are very poorly built. (see photos) - The water…read moresmells like eggs so bad it was unbearable. - The noice from the main highway right outside was extremely noisy with TT trucks, ambulances, etc. all night - You have to PAY to use the hot tubs- $35 for wood then you have to light the fire, and wait 4-5 hours while keeping the fire stocked (more wood, more money) before the water is bath temp. - The doors to the cabin did not sit in the door frame, rather outside of it which made it hard to close and hard to trust would stay shut. (Photo) - There was no front desk, we wondered around for a while before finding some people working on the main building which was completely stripped inside. - The split unit for heat and AC was in the bathroom, with the bath fan on top of it, so if you wanted to vent the bathroom, you were pulling the heat out too. - Wifi didn't work- so no TV either and neither Verizon or AT&T had service there. - bathroom is a half wall to allow heat to come through, but the vent does nothing being on top of the heater, and the bathroom window doesn't hold itself open & it's chest/eye level into the cabin next to you. - The cabin is extremely small, you have about 4x2 area of floor space. - There were obviously people living there- maybe the workers. We tried to use the window in the shower (even though it was 10° out) but it opens inward and takes up whole shower. We didn't want to sit in a 8x10 cabin without service or wifi for 4 hours waiting for a hot tub to be warm. I'm sure this place is a whole different vibe in the summer, or could be, with the fire pits and hot tubs, but it doesn't change the way they're built, loud highway, smell of the water, WIFI, door, AC/heat/vent issue etc.