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Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Shower, jetted tub, hair dryer, towels
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Room options

About the neighborhood

Map
Ripton, VT

What's nearby

  • Robert Frost Wayside Trail - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Dunmore - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Middlebury College - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Branbury State Park - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 45 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • Randolph Station - 59 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪7 South Sandwich Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paddlers Pub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Magic Wok - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pub - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome

Family-friendly lodge by the river
Consider a stay at Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Table tennis, a billiards/pool table, and a foosball table
  • Snow sports gear, outdoor furniture, and games
  • Books, barbecue grills, and a video library
Room features
All guestrooms at Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome boast comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby monitors, highchairs, and children's dinnerware
  • 3.5 bathrooms with jetted tubs and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

Property manager

Kris or Ben

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Allowed outside the house

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: small pet fee of $10 per pet per night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Back yard is fenced Lots of Games. campfire ring

Important information

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: PLEASE INQUIRE FOR YOUR EVENT! EVENTS COST MORE
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Winter Family Fun! Pets to hot Tub Fireplace GM RM Skiing
Winter Family Fun! Lots of Snow hot Tub Fireplace GM RM Skiing
Thanksgiving Open Vermont Getaway 2 Hot Tubs Family Pet Friendly

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome located?

This family-friendly Ripton lodge is located on a river, just steps from Green Mountain National Forest and Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. Rikert Nordic Center and Robert Frost Wayside Trail are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family house close to snowbowl

Stayed here with group of extended family for Middlebury Feb graduation. Location close to snowbowl was perfect. Lots of room in the house and the game room was big plus. Plenty of parking which made life easy for a group coming from all over.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

brenda s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding

We had a family wedding nearby so the house was great to have us all together. We also loved the proximity to hiking...across the street! Home had plenty of space for us to spread out if we wanted and spend time together for games and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location

This home is very large with plenty of space to spread out in. Nice fenced in yard for pets and plenty of amenities to keep everyone occupied. Fantastic location in the Green Mountain National Forest with plenty of hiking nearby. Conveniently located near Middlebury.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway

The place was great, clean, and spacious for our family. Visited with toddlers and infants and we felt really safe. the area is also very centric to a number of cities and happening towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Wonderful property with amazing hiking trails close by. Great place to stay if you are visiting Middlebury College.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

Relax in VT

What a great relaxing Easter weekend getaway. The property is absolutely beautiful. We would recommend it to everyone!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark T., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house in Vermont with easy access.

We had an amazing stay with our kids. The house was spacious and conveniently located on VT-125. There were plenty of family friendly hiking options nearby (Texas Falls, Robert Frost Trail) and the kids had fun in the game room and hot tub. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

We had a wonderful and memorable time staying at this house. It was spacious, well equipped for a family, and most importantly extremely clean. The location was a good balance of being remote and also close enough to all of the activities we wanted to do. Kris and Ben were wonderful hosts and very gracious - the farm tour was a highlight of the trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than the pictures!

The house is incredible! A handful of friends and I had a wonderful ski weekend and loved coming back to soak in the hot tub and play games in the cozy living room. It’s very spacious and beds are incredibly comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great for groups

comfortable, roomy... couldn't enjoy outdoor spaces - seating, eating, fire pit - because of mosquitoes but plenty of room inside. Close to nie hikes and walks in the woods
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

Best escape ever!

What a wonderful place to escape to. Idyllic setting in Vermont, like a story book! Lots of space for the whole family... time for escaping & relaxing, go on adventure hikes, soak in the hot tub under the stars, BBQ & enjoy the family outdoor loving, play games an have fun with the family in the amazing game room!

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful, Unique House!

I highly recommend staying at this unique house. We really enjoyed the hot tub, and having an enclosed back yard was particularly helpful with our toddler son. There was a lot for us to explore inside, and our kids had a great time during a snowy day finding the hidden room. Lots of great hikes within a short drive of the location. Especially if you have a family with small children, this was a great stay to "get out of the city" for a while.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and comfortable home

Convenient to Middlebury, we brought family and Godparents together to celebrate our daughter graduating from Middlebury College. The house is comfortable and spacious. Large, well-equipped kitchen. Hosts were great -- very responsive, helpful, and clear communication. This was a great find -- highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great VT Getaway for All Seasons

My family highly enjoyed their stay at this property during late Nov time frame. Very comfortable house, lots of room and most excellent game room. Easy check in. Many trails n waterfalls nearby, good restaurants nearby in Middlebury. My only regret is I didn’t use the hot tub this trip. Next time! I recommend property to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob A., Davidson, NC

A Magical Holiday Escape!!

What an amazing home nestled in Green Mountain State Park!!! It truly feels like you are staying in your own private ski lodge. The house is beautiful with everything you would need for a perfect getaway with family and friends or even a business team getaway. We arrived 2 days after Christmas, to find the house beautifully decorated. It is apparent that the owners, Kris & Jane, take pride in their house and want to ensure that their guests have a memorable time!!

10/10 Excellent

debra s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

what a perfect home

we came with soon to be new in laws.. there was 6 of us... and we have an amazing time.. the home is immaculate and so well stocked with games, spices etc.. they had even decorated the whole home for christmas, inside and out... if there were 10 stars i would rate it as such... we hope to visit again in the future..
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Time.

The house is HUGE! It is very cool with so many areas to get away from each other or areas to gather and enjoy card games, pool games or just some time outside. The hosts are excellent. On our stay the Internet was knocked out, probably a storm, and the host even showed up to coordinate with the internet company and get us WiFi again, which we needed for our jobs. What a great place and great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

H Alex H., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway

The lodge is a phenomenal property for families or friends, especially with dogs. The fenced in back yard is perfect, the house is enormous, spacious and well designed. There is good kitchen equipment (pots, pans, blender, and two grills). The owners are responsive and attentive when needed. The house is centrally located and close to great hiking spots, some small towns and shops, and across the street there is a gorgeous river worth exploring. Don’t forget to make time to star gaze and soak in the hot tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Family Vacation

Great location, with near-by fishing, hiking, swimming in beautiful Green Mts. Plenty of room for our family of 12. Ideal for our 1 y r. old, providing crib, changing table, booster seat, and toys. Main floor mostly accessible for family member's power chair. Recommend bringing portable wheelchair too. Upstairs bedrooms have no doors, so minimal privacy. Big Kitchen and lovely patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Annalisa D., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big house in beautiful Vermont

Our family had a lovely stay. The house is big and the space allows for everyone to engage in their favorite activity without affecting other guests. We had at all times someone playing pool, while others were reading on the comfy couch and/or out for hikes. The fenced backyard is great for dogs that can be left outside without concerns. A couple of minor comments: the house is very close to the road, with some traffic noise. Lastly, the master bedroom, while beautiful and big, does not have full walls ( one must see it to understand!), therefore it lacks some privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lu S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home in Ripton

This is truly a property that keeps on giving. We stayed in the summer, when the hiking and outdoors are great. Our dogs loved the fenced in backyard, and the location in Ripton is stupendous. Their are well-known trails throughout the National Forest, and a couple of lesser known trails within walking distance (we see you SPirit In Nature!). The house itself is very comfortable. The kitchen is built to support a large group (two fridges!) and there are many nooks to explore and hide out. Everything was clean. The Game Room? Don't get me started. Fun for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big beautiful house

The house is huge and beautiful! So much fun playing all the downstairs games and finding the secret room. Made s’mores on bonfire and loved the hot tub. The only negatives were close to road and when out at fire pit it could be noisy. Also the popcorn machine had popcorn pieces and kernels still in it. We weren’t using it anyway but maybe housekeeping overlooked this time. The good completely outweighs the bad this house is truly one of a kind and a great experience for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark F., Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vermont Home

What a fantastic place! Two families of four stayed for a week, though the house could accommodate many more. The location is wonderful --so many great hikes and lakes and swimming holes to explore, and close enough to Middlebury for quick trips and Burlington for a longer day trip. The house was clean, everything was just as it should be and the whole process was as simple and straightforward as could be. The gameroom in the basement has a foosball table and a pool table along with some other games. And the outside area was also great -- we made smores two a couple of times around the campfire and enjoyed reading and hanging out under the pergola. And the fact that it was fenced made it great for our dog, too. We'd go back in a heartbeat! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen J.

BEAUTIFUL HOME!

What a great experience we had as a family. This home is beautiful and so much room. There were 8 adults and four grandchildren ages 3-6 and what fun we had. I can't tell you how great it was to have so much space. The game room was spectacular and the granddaughters loved being in their Disney dresses dancing and acting out on "the stage". The popcorn maker was perfect! After they went to sleep, card games and relax time in the game room was a great retreat for the adults. The hidden room was fun to find and definitely used for quiet time. :) The beds were ALL so comfy! The hot tub was a plus and we just thoroughly enjoyed our down time in the home. The Robert Frost trail had a small pond that we all skated on. So much fun! Whatever you expect from this home - double it - WHAT A FANTASTIC PLACE ! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway and great hosts!

We just returned from a week at this property. There were 9 of us (4 adults, 4 children, 1 infant). There was more than enough room. The property includes an original house, and then an extension. It is sort of like 2 separate houses in a way, and it was perfect for our two families. The backyard is fuly fenced in, so it was pet friendly. Inside, we enjoyed the whole house sound system, the hot tub, and the game room. Nearby, we enjoyed the Interfaith trail on the Middlebury river. We spent a few mornings there. We also spent time at Mt. Philo, Branbury St Park, Burlington (~45 minutes away). We also had a chane to meet Kris, the host, at her dairy farm. She and Ben gave us a special tour. It was the highlight of the trip for us. THroughout the trip, Kris was in communication. Her recommendations on local area attractions was top notch. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. In a summer where vacation plans looked to be spoiled by Covid, we found this gem and ended up with a very memorable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020