We just spent four glorious days at Sterling Ridge and are already planning our next visit. The…read morecabins are clean and very well maintained, it fit our family of four very comfortably (we stayed in a two bedroom) and had all the amenities we needed. The staff were friendly and accommodating especially Max who always gave us a friendly hello! A general store and canoe and Kayak location were super close. While in the area we enjoyed Brewster River Grill for dinner and also traveled into Stowe for a few meals. If your a BEER lover The Alchemist is a quick 15 minute drive and a must visit.

We love the quiet, cozy feel of Sterling Ridge. Second year staying here for a long weekend…read more Private and beautiful location.

This review is for the Adventure Center specifically. I…read morewanted to love the experience but the staff is very scattered and the process to rock climb is ridiculous. We tried to climb multiple times and were told to come back. When we did come back at the right time (two separate times) they said the time changed. They don't let you reserve in advance (which would alleviate this problem) but most of all the staff was super rude and went out their way to be unhelpful (Katelyn from st albans - most of all). They could easily have helped but they did not and walked away with us standing there with upset kids (for the third time) For a cost and supposed level of service-- this is shocking. Been a big advocate of this resort my whole life but the atmosphere has sadly changed.

Our tour group took us here, for the Gondola View for Falls colors…read more I'm not disappointed, there were lots of snow up there, by the time we got there, it was very windy, and we're dressed like winter. Inside the upper building, there are shops, restaurant, a coat section with warm setting, and restrooms. We weren't having lunch here, it was packed! We already made plans, to eat elsewhere. Going up or down, even though it was foggy, and spitting, we were able to enjoy some of the view of the season! The gondola ride was still pretty amazing, being up there. It was fun!

We spent a couple of nights here during the off-season and enjoyed it very much. Although the room…read morewas a bit small, it was comfortable. The pool, hot tub, and sauna were welcoming as well. And we pretty much had it all to ourselves due to it being off-season. They provide a free tea and cookie hour from 4:00-5:00, but I would not recommend it. They need to offer organic teas and better cookie choices in our opinion. The staff were so very nice and offered a lot of advice about local businesses. We would certainly stay there again.

My fiancé and I spent two nights at the GMI and were over the moon with the service, room, and…read moreamenities that the Inn offers. We were immediately welcomed by the super friendly and knowledgeable hosts, who gave us a quick call when our room was ready a few hours early. Our room, located in the Mansfield House, was absolutely spectacular. Immaculately clean and impeccably designed, this room proved that the GMI blows away plenty of the more "luxury" hotel experiences that my fiancé and I have paid a pretty penny for over the years. If you enjoy historic charm with modern amenities, this is the hotel for you. The Inn's restaurant, The Whip, is also excellent, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the Inn's central location, ample parking, and loyalty program for return guests. Needless to say, we're planning on coming back as soon as we can.

This is the fourth time that I've stayed at this Wyndham property. Each time I check in, the first…read morepart is sweet as pie, and the second part, they will not give up trying to set up time with you until you make them stop almost rudely. Because I refused to do their 1+ hour spiel, they didn't give me a map to get to my location I had a lot of stuff to bring into the timeshare, and they put me in the basement with no elevator Avoid this property, avoid the front desk, it's not worth the hassle. Why would I ever invest more money with Wyndham

Have been a Wyndham owner since 2003 and I have never felt like I've gotten from them what I was…read morepaying for. We constantly get bothered on every trip to buy more points and they never take no for an answer. They always tell us it will only take 45 minutes and it ends up taking hours. Completely taking up one of your vacation days with car salesman type jargon. This was the first time that we showed up for a time share talk they asked us to come too come to and we were told they were over booked. This also came after their staff that signed us up for the meeting told us the day before that the recent purchase of points we made in Poconos, Pennsylvania had went bankrupt and was no longer operating. Yet we have been paying for the maintenance fees for that location this whole time. They told us that they would have sent us the information in an Email (we never received a thing about this situation in any email) So I pretty much took it as they did not want to have to talk or deal with us on this situation even though they were the ones who told us about it. Now Smugglers Notch location this is our first visit here. The lady and gentleman in the country store were pretty much the only people in the whole place with a genuine personality and were so pleasant to talk to every time we spoke with them. However, Every time we spoke with the front desk to get anything from coffee to laundry detergent it was always full of excuses. We have always noticed that once we don't buy or purchase more points the staff on hand becomes very off putting and very unapproachable at every Wyndham location. My wife needed extra laundry detergent and the staff member at the front desk told her to buy it from the country store instead of giving her any from the front desk. One staff member did come in on the conversation and gave my wife a couple small packages of laundry detergent. When we would ask for coffee for the room, we were told to buy it from the country store. Any hotel or even motel I've stayed in has never made us pay for any of these things. The room was down stairs. A good size due to other family members who were not able to make it. I've submitted a number of pictures here for what it's worth. Room is pretty worn and needs some modifications. TVs were not smart TVs. There were tap-con screws sticking up out of the ground of the threshold between kitchen and dining area. If we were bare foot and didn't notice it, would have not been good. Kept finding bugs in the beds and couch (pictures provided) yes we are in the woods and in a place located on the bottom of the building I get it. Went ahead and vacuumed the whole place myself with the vacuum they have located in the closet. Main bathroom shower had a gross amount of mold (pictures provided) Window shakers in all the rooms worked well thank goodness. They supplied a decent amount of kitchen utensils, glasses and mugs. Oven is electric, cooks much different than gas, but once you figure it out it's good. Furniture is definitely worn out and old. Washer and dryer seem to work well, but you practically have to get on the floor to put in and get laundry out. They provide two levels of peak holes for the entry door, so if you are a smaller person it's good. Vermont is seasonal as well so if you are here in June lots of things are closed or close early. Mostly a skiing town.

DO NOT VISIT SMUGGLERS NOTCH DURING THE WEEK, IT IS BEYOND AWFUL. I came up here expecting a…read moremassage after traveling a long way with a bad back, only to find that the massage place & wellness spa is closed. For $1,000 a night, I expect at least minimal service and so far have not gotten even that. Very regretful I picked Smugglers Notch, big disappointment, including the massage I was promised.

I bet I'd have had a wonderful massage, had Becca the front desk chick not screwed up my…read moreappointment when I called to confirm the day after I booked. I showed up and she said it "must have gotten deleted!" Hey Becca, not my problem! But what *is* my problem is that my friends and I planned the entire last day of our trip to Vermont around this appointment. So the voucher for a free massage another day isn't going to do me any good in Washington, DC. I suggest the spa gets a more competent scheduler. It's not a hard job. I should know, I did the same thing in college, along with 3 other jobs, which I managed not to screw up, more than I can say for Becca. I wouldn't recommend this place. I would recommend calling Solace massage in town. Though they were booked, I left a message and they returned my call promptly and seemed very nice.

The Von Trapp family lodge is a gorgeous establishment still ran by one of the Von Trapps. The…read moreuniforms of the staff are cute, and the layout of the lodge is timeless and elegant. The food was all farm to table, and you could tell that everything came by hand. I loved the food that I had there. The downside is that the food took extremely long to come, and service was terribly slow as well.

I was 11 years old when the Sound of Music first opened in theatres, and I've been a huge fan of…read moreanyone or anything related to that movie or period in history. The fact that the story was true and that this famous singing family settled in Stowe, VT because it reminded them of their homeland, well, it's been a long-time dream of mine to visit the Von Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe and feel the connection in person. And so I did... in July 2025, some SIXTY years after seeing the Sound of Music. We actually didn't stay here, which seems kind of odd considering what a fan I am. Now that I know how much there is to do in Stowe... and at the lodge itself, perhaps if we come back with plans to stay longer, I would stay here. The Von Trapp Family Lodge has so much to offer a person... whether one stays here or not. These are some of the activities: 1. Hiking 2. Mountain biking 3. Skiing / Cross-country skiing 4. Horse-drawn carriage rides 5. Sleigh Rides 6. Disc golf 7. Yoga / Massage 8. Bicycle rentals 9. Tennis 10. Swimming 11. Rock Climbing Wall 12. Indoor arts / crafts / culinary classes 13. Wine and/or beer tastings 14. Choice of 4 restaurants We thoroughly enjoyed walking around the lodge and grounds and learning more about the family and the history behind the lodge. Since this (ironically) my 1700th review, it's fitting that such a special place falls on a noteworthy review number.

Another great ski trip in the books! It was my first time to Jay Peak and it was wonderful. They…read morehad a nice variety of terrain, tons of on site lodging options and non skiing family friendly activities. Overall, the terrain was a little more advanced but had a few short trails for beginners. Several long blue runs and a few groomed black runs in addition to many more difficult mogul black runs. Lots of glades areas if that is your cup of tea. The resort was big enough that you had plenty to explore for a few days and also if you went with a group it wasn't so huge that it was impossible to meet up or find friends if you took an accidental detour. We opted for a package and it was reasonable. We chose to stay at the golf cottages which were perfect for our group, and could get around the resort with their shuttle system. There was a movie theater, bowling alley, climbing wall, mini golf as well as general store, bars and restaurants on site. If you buy a package some of the activities might be included in your price. If you want to eat off site there are a few restaurants about 15 minutes away. It was nice that they had so many things to do because this resort is in a pretty remote area and there isn't a ton around in the near vicinity.

Skiing at Jay's was an experience. The groomers were all…read morepretty rough, with barely any parts actually groomed. Did not enjoy any of them at all. The top half of the mountain was all just a tiny powder on top of ice . The ice gets shaved throughout the day to build up the powder that then gets slapped into something akin to moguls throughout the slopes. Talking to people on the lifts made it very clear that the focus of skiing here is on the glades and not the groomers. Unfortunately my lack of experience made it rather tough to enjoy that. It also wasn't until midday on our second day that we finally discovered some more beginner friendly glades. We ended up being able to enjoy the moons and the bushwacker path. The layout of the lodge is also strange. It feels cramped and crowded even though there werent too many people there. All the lifts feel far too slow as well. A wind cover at the least would be highly appreciated considering how long the ride up is. The misc Ramen truck is a highlight. Delicious lunch option. Truely a gift. Would recommend.

Wow. Get ready for some serious skiing. If you are into rough ungroomed and magnificent moguls,…read moredrops, trees, and cliffs you have found the place. You will not confuse this with Vail's well groomed and gentle slopes. This place is serious. Ok, I don't do mougls. I don't do cliffs. And trees are best viewed from a distance if I'm on my skis. But I confess to loving this place. Just WOW. It was my first visit 9Feb26 but it won't be my last. Young at heart and needing a place to show off your creds on the moguls then go here and bypass Stove. The snow here is far superior to Stowe and I think it's because they face north; no ice but lots of hard pack and soft underfoot. I skied top to bottom over three hours on some wonderful groomed steep blues and blacks. I saw the moguls as I roared past. I wish. I cannot. If you can go for it. (C you know who I'm talking to!) It's old school. The lifts are all doubles. There is no high-speed. And the views you get are to be considered worth the ride. Seventeen minutes to the top with a view of Mt. Washington in the distance. Did I say WOW. The base is a bit confusing for the first timer so here's some advice. - the first entrance is the hotel and baby slopes. - drive up the road for lot 3 on the right but don't park yet - turn left and drive up to the lodge and unload your gear - the driver can drive back down to lot 3 and park. - plenty of cubbies in the lodge and places to gear up - there are three main lifts here. get a map. Have fun. I'll be back.

Let's start with a disclaimer - our stay happened during the Spring off-off-off season…read more Our condo was clean, nice, and well-appointed. Almost everything was in good working order. We had a full kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Our bed was very comfortable. As dawn comes early this time of year (full light at 5 a.m.), we had both blackout blinds and drapes on the windows. The place was equipped with an Asko washer and dryer, which were very confusing to use. We never did get the dryer fully figured out. There was a large, jetted tub in our unit that took forever to fill and was noisy in use. The AC unit in our room was also noisy. As we were there during the off-season, the onsite restaurants were closed and wouldn't open for another couple of weeks. Which meant driving to get food. We stopped at a Hannaford grocery store in Burlington for breakfast foods before driving to the resort, but that left lunch and dinner. Of the nearest places to eat, one was closed on Monday and Tuesday, and was only open for brunch on Sunday. For recreation, the pool was open while we were there. It's heated and so was usable on chilly days. Do I recommend this place? The price was reasonable and the accommodations OK. I don't ski, so I can't speak to how the place is during that season. If you need a "home base" for wandering and don't mind the off-season inconveniences, Smugg's is a decent choice.

Heartless reservation manager wouldn't let us out of our stay early without charging us, when we…read moreneeded to leave due to a medical issue. The beds are horribly uncomfortable and the whole building is ugly and depressing looking. Wish we at least stayed somewhere nicer.

Very positive experience from the moment I checked in. The front desk was very accommodating to my…read moreearly arrival, Charolette was kind, courteous m, answered all of my questions and she has a great attitude. There are two Resturants on site and they both served some great food and excellent staff. There is a spa on site also, with two pools & hot tubs indoors and out doors, sauna, lounge chairs pool side (inside) with some bright lights to make you feel like your outside! Hot tubs inside is huge with a waterfall. Great after a day of skiing or a tough day of shopping and hiking. The rooms are large and clean. Water pressure for shower was the best! Daily maid service and room service available. Comfortable beds and I slept like a rock. Site is close to Stowe Ski resort and there's an excellent ski shop at the end of the driveway incase you need or want to pick some gear (great staff there also). Full spa services, great spa products on sale. I loved my stay and would stay again at a moment notice! Thank you!!

Our experience at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa was extremely disappointing…read more When we arrived, our room was 82 degrees. We turned the thermostat down to 60°F with the fan on high and waited over two hours, but the temperature never improved. After reporting the issue, we were moved to another room, only to find it had a portable air conditioner that couldn't keep up with the size of the room. There was also a note on the thermostat stating that the central air conditioning was not working due to ongoing renovations. The most frustrating part is that we were never informed before our arrival that the air conditioning was unavailable because of renovations. This is something guests deserve to know in advance, especially during the summer. Beyond the air conditioning issues, the hotel is clearly showing its age. Many areas appear worn and in need of maintenance, with few signs that repairs or updates have been made. It no longer reflects the quality you would expect from a resort. Customer service throughout our stay was disappointing. While we were eventually moved to another room, there was little acknowledgment of the inconvenience or effort to make the situation right. Ultimately, our experience was so poor that we decided to leave the resort that same night and book a room at another property rather than continue our stay. That was an unexpected expense and inconvenience that could have been avoided with better communication and customer service. For the price of this resort, I expected much better transparency, accommodations, and guest service. Unfortunately, I can't recommend staying here.

"Manager" Kristina Hedger is a case study in leadership incompetence. We had no hot water or TV for…read more2 days, and our room wasn't cleaned over the 4 day stay (they supposedly clean every 3rd day). After informing the front desk of the items we needed help with, we tried to follow up with the manager 24 hrs later; unfortunately it was above Kristina's skill -set/competency level and she was unable to handle a situation requiring critical thinking. She's just functionally incompetent.- She failed the interaction with a customer- panicked ,was triggered and crashed out...hung up on me. It was actually comical if not for the fact that I was looking to her assistance . Thankfully the GM stepped in and handle as a professional. Stop by the front desk for a good laugh at her "Management" style. ...interested to know her Meyers Briggs...lol