This was our 3rd time here in the past few years. They…read morehave truly upped their game with a new chef and menu. Four of us had dinner at the Inn and had an amazing experience. The service was friendly, attentive, and prompt from the moment we sat down. We started with some incredible cocktails and shared the smoked maple flash-fried Brussels sprouts, which were outstanding. Between the four of us, we had the Filet Mignon, Iberico pork tenderloin, day boat scallops, and the lemongrass-infused striped bass. Every single dish was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. It's rare that everyone at the table loves what they ordered, but that was definitely the case. Chef Dylan Taylor's new menu is fantastic, and it really shows. Everything felt fresh, creative, and thoughtfully prepared without being overdone. The dining room is elegant but still feels warm and comfortable. And a special shoutout to owner George, who was incredibly warm and welcoming. You can tell he genuinely cares about making sure everyone has a great experience. From the food and cocktails to the service and atmosphere, everything was spot on. We can't wait to come back and would highly recommend the Pitcher Inn if you're in the Mad River Valley.

TLDR: perhaps the best meal I've had in Vermont, and a great choice for anyone in the area…read more The dining room at The Pitcher Inn has a 3-course or 4-course pre fixe menus available for dinner, and you can chose any combination in the menu (except the entrees more than once). 3-courses was filling for me. Dinner started with an anchovy amuse-bouche that had a nice savory taste. They even offered a free glass of champagne for my birthday. The grilled octopus was nice and light, and the cauliflower was okay with the dish. It was a smaller potion, but left room for the remaining courses. The tagliatelle was cooked well and the tomatoes and mushrooms added nicely to the dish. This was a nice sized portion, and definitely filling. The chocolate raspberry tart was more on the chocolatey side. Maybe my least favorite course from those I had, but nonetheless still good. The check came with petit four which was a nice touch. My waiter, Sergiu, was delightful and made me feel welcome the entire time. I really enjoyed my dinner here and would look to return.

We spent a wonderful three nights at this charming Inn . Lori makes delicious and varied healthy…read morebreakfasts. She accommodates special diets. We stayed in the ground floor suite and it was so airy and light. The Inn is kept very clean and it was a delight to meet her family. Across the street there is a barn with chickens, goats, and a horse. The views from any room are lovely. She also baked cookies or brownies and tea or coffee is available anytime of the day. We loved the historic town of Waitsfield. Sugarbush is only 15 minutes away. Another day we had a lovely drive to the Van Trapp resort where we cross country skied. It's a very relaxing place to stay. Lori recommended three very good nearby restaurants for dinner.

Absolutely charming and unforgettable! Our stay at the Yellow Farmhouse Inn (for two weekends!) in…read moreVermont was excellent! Monte and Lori were incredibly hospitable and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. The inn itself was picturesque, cozy, and elegant (think GIlmore Girls in Vermont). Breakfast was a standout--the fresh eggs from their own chickens made for excellent omelets, as well as delicious pancakes and homemade pastries. If you're looking for a serene getaway with delicious food and warm, welcoming hosts, the Yellow Farmhouse Inn is the perfect choice. Highly recommended!

What a lovely respite! We found Mad River Inn as a haven from the overheated yurt we had booked…read more The owners (Brandon and Susanna) let us know we weren't the first yurt stayers they had rescued. And what a rescue! From an abundance of tea options to daily fresh cookies to some wonderful recommendations, we were comfortable from the start of our stay to the end. The real bed and air conditioning were just cherries on top! We felt taken care of and had a lovely time.

This ICU RN needed respite after a very long day leaf peeping and hoping for that one more than…read moredecent photo (amateur photographer). "I need a place to rest my weary bones" what is nearby? So very thankful I was near the Mad River Inn B&B!! My requirements were simple-a bed, a pillow and sleep...I'm gone early am was the plan. Then I met The innkeepers/my hosts. From the moment I entered the home I truly felt cared for! By far the best stay I've had anywhere in this world (I travel a lot). Beautiful place, lots of charm, love the antiques! Lovely rooms! The tea and coffee stations were superb...I'm a diehard coffee drinker but the tea station (selections and dainty china teacups) hooked me. The yummy homemade cookies, ice water, snacks and sodas were such lovely touches! The books, history, information, touristy flyers etc WOW! Curl up by a fireplace or fire pit, sink into a chair, kick off your shoes (oops, right they were already off and left at the door!) revised that early escape plan .....I did not want to leave! Breakfast was beyond amazing and delicious (omelet-eye rolling fresh gooey cheese, and fresh fruit.) The other guests were mostly returning guest or friend of someone who had stayed here. Friendliest people ever! Felt very at home with this entire way too short stay. The total kicker for me was when I returned home....took 425 leaf peeping and Vermont photos and the only ones I truly loved and felt were spectacular were taken in the back yard of the Mad River Tavern!!! Loved this so much that I am Seriously rethinking my February birthday trip NH and my usual place (15 years)....it was that wonderful of a stay at the Mad River Inn. Already referred two coworkers here.

Great place to stay - we'll be back. Vickie & Jon do a wonderful job of providing a friendly,…read morefamily atmosphere and a comfortable setting. Rooms are well stocked and clean. Walk to local restaurants and shops. Bike to trails from the Inn.

From the owner: The Waitsfield Inn, a traditional Vermont bed and breakfast located in the center of the Mad River…read moreValley offers a perfect lodging experience. Built in 1825. Today, the Inn's historic charms blend perfectly with modern comforts. The Waitsfield Inn is located close to shops and dining.

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.

Five of us recently stayed at the Slide Brook Lodge and had a great time. We rented the 5 bed…read moreprivate apt upstairs (the efficiency) for about $200 with tax. At $40/person/night, this was an unbeatable deal. The private apt can house five or even six (if two people share a full bed). The apartment was perfect for us. The beds were really comfortable, and the kitchen was great for breakfast in the morning before hitting the slopes, and the washer/dryer helped to dry wet gloves. There was a large flatscreen tv and comfortable living room (shared with the other hotel guests, but we never saw anyone using it) and also a really great outdoor hottub that we used everyday. Sugarbush is a mile away (and there's a bus stop across the street from the lodge). On the ground floor of the lodge is crowded tavern with great live music, and a foosball table. Sometimes the music would be audible from the room, but it was never a huge problem. Alex took good care of us and made great suggestions on things to do/eat in the area. He was also nice enough to let us checkout in the late afternoon (which meant we could shower before our long drive home on our last day of skiing). Besides our private apt upstairs, the other rooms of the lodge are small and bare and hostel-like. Check the website for pictures of those. You wouldn't call this place luxurious per se, but for a group of young people it's perfect -- really comfortable and affordable and got the job done. Highly recommended.

I just love this ridiculous place…read more My family has a vacation home in the valley, and whenever possible on Saturdays we try to take the drunk bus (free shuttle service on saturday nights) over to Slidebrook or Tevere. Things to know about Slidebrook: 1) Crowd is mixed at the bar, but often includes rowdy young 20-somethings staying at the hotel. Shenanigans often ensue, but there are always folks of all ages here. 2) The space itself is pretty freaking small, but I love this about it. Super intimate, great skibar layout. They cram the band in the corner and make it work. Awesome acoustics is a bonus. 3) The bartenders (little Jenny and big Jenny) are the shit. They are the PERFECT bartenders - a mix of super fun and inappropriate with a hint of "will smack a brotha down if he gets out of hand". Really great and hilarious people. 4) The bands are always sick. Dancing ensues. 5) There is a hottub upstairs that you can just go use. It is infamous and often full of drunk kids from New Jersey. But hey, you only live once. Highly recommend this place, just ignore whatever the 21 year olds are doing and go with a group of friends. We always end up staying way later than intended.

Pros and cons to staying here, Pros: we rented the…read morehoneymoon suite, the room was beautiful and the fire place made it perfection! My husband paid for the romance package, it was beautiful when we walked in with the "rose petals" and tea lights on the bed. Cons: the wifi was awful, the tv remote wouldn't work after a few minutes, there was barely warm water in the shower all evening the night we arrived, so even if there was hot water, I would NOT have used the jet tub as it the jets we're disgusting and covered in mildew. My husband paid $60 for the romance package which as I said was beautiful, however the rose petals were fake, not worth the $60! If the above issues were corrected, it would be a perfect place to stay!

I loved my stay at the hotel. I was staying on the first floor, and the suite was beautiful. There…read morewere two bedrooms, a single bathroom, and a living room. One of the bedrooms had a queen-sized bed, and one of them had two single-sized beds. I stayed in the room with two single-sized beds and ended up pushing them together. My stay was more than comfortable, the pool area was nice but the water was below freezing, almost like swimming in the middle of the Atlantic. I also got a chance to enjoy the morning breakfast. I got the scrambled eggs with bacon and orange juice. The eggs were cooked just the way I liked them and the hostess was more than accommodating even if I was late and had come back from an early morning nap, I mean yoga lesson. I would happily come here again for a little R&R if given the chance.

Excellent place for our family to spend a few days while exploring Vermont. The River runs beside…read moreit and there is both a trail leading along the river and fire pits. I highly recommend it and we look forward to staying there in the future.

First the good stuff: The setting is spectacular! Being situated along the Mad River means you can…read morehop right on the trail that runs along it for a short hike, or hang out in their Adirondack chairs by firepits. Super peaceful and scenic. The price was right for Columbus Day weekend in Vermont. And the room was impeccably clean. Everything felt brand new. I liked the text updates and suggestions. And the fridge was handy for leftovers. What I didn't like: I had to turn on the air conditioner on a 45 degree day. So bizarre. Our heater was turned off, but our room stayed in the high 70's. For the life of me, I could not figure out how it was getting so warm. Was it coming from an adjoining room? Through the floor somehow? We had to keep the air conditioning on to stay comfortable, even when it was freezing overnight outside. The lobby was closed due to COVID, which meant that the promise of free coffee and tea in the welcome binder was but a dream. There was also no kettle in the room, so if you wanted coffee at all, you were out of luck. Also, would it kill you to get some bigger towels?

First off, Megan at the front desk was wonderful. She checked me in quickly, offered me a bottle of…read morewater and suggested a great local diner. The hotel otherwise was clean, neat and very reasonably priced. I recommend it.

Weeeeellll...not the best service. Upon check in Megan helped us. No smile...very robotic...credit…read morecard...ID....she needs to be more amicable. The rooms were great! The rooms were clean. They had a fridge and microwave. There was a large mirror outside. Breakfast- the breakfast had the usual fare- eggs, bacon, yogurt, cereal.... I had to go out two times to tell Sam we had ran out of coffee and omelettes. Again just like Megan was with an attitude. We had just stayed at Niagara Falls and they had superb customer service. Oddly enough there are tip QR codes everywhere you look. Well if they deserved it ---of course. Tip even at the check in desk. 5-Rooms 1- Customer Service Please train your staff to be more hospitable.