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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ripton, VT

What's nearby

  • Robert Frost Wayside Trail - 20 min walk
  • Rikert Nordic Center - 4 min drive
  • Lake Dunmore - 17 min drive
  • Middlebury College - 18 min drive
  • Branbury State Park - 18 min drive

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 a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A video library, outdoor furniture, and books
  • Snow sports gear, a billiards/pool table, and games
  • Barbecue grills, table tennis, and a foosball table
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

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
  • Fitness center
  • Foosball table
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis

Guest services

  • Ski privileges (optional)
  • Snow sports gear

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Note from host: Allowed outside the house

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Deck or patio
  • Fenced yard

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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 fire extinguisher 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, within 1 mi (2 km) of Green Mountain National Forest and Robert Frost Wayside Trail. Rikert Nordic Center is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

brenda s.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Dean K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

Lu S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent quirky house
Great house with lots of different types of sleeping spaces. Plenty of space to eat, gather, relax and play. Close to the road, but backyard space is nicely fenced.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M., Orinda, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place - it’s our fourth time
Great place. Well maintained, clean, has everything you could ever need. Perfect for a family or multiple families. Love it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H., Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun property
Enjoyed staying here with our extended family. House was clean and expansive! Lots of lights switches and the heated floors in basement.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Taylor V.

Liked: Cleanliness
March
Great house for a getaway with family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
The perfect spot for our family and our friend’s family to celebrate our husband’s birthdays. Clean and comfortable with PLENTY of space to accommodate us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhavi U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
Absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful house. It was perfect for a winter/ski getaway! The house is better than the photos and Kris/Ben were incredibly gracious and very responsive. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

debra s.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Elizabeth B., Lithia

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect trip
Kris & Ben were great hosts, very easy to communicate with. The house was perfect for us, lots of beds & space for all of us. We had snow which helped the Christmas trip plus the decorations & tree. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Albert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at the lodge
We really enjoyed the home/lodge. A lot of great space. Especially liked the side fenced in yard/hot tub, and the game room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vermont vacation with friends
Our group had a great time at this Ripton, VT house. It is even more beautiful than the photos. There were plenty of rooms for all of us, and everyone was very comfortable. We had fun playing in the game room, relaxing in the hot tub, sitting by the fire and under the pergola adorned with grape vines. Also enjoyed hiking across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marta H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house
Our three generational family of 10 truly enjoyed our stay at the beautiful River Stone House. From the lower level game room, to a closet full of games & puzzles, to an outdoor hot tub & two indoor jacuzzis, there was plenty of space to spread out and something for everyone to do. Kitchen is adequately stocked and has two refrigerators with freezers, which we really needed. Would have been nice to have ice cube trays & a broom with dust pan. The two sets of hot tub instructions need updating because they were conflicting & the cover was not able to be clipped as we were told to do. Additionally one set of check-in instructions said 4:00, another said 4:30. Owner provided a welcome plate of cookies & 4 pack of ginger ale which was a nice touch. Kris was most helpful offering suggestions of places to visit & things to do in the area. All in all, a delightful vacation. Our 6 year old grandson gives the house 10,000 stars! ✨✨✨ 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful stay!
River Stone Lodge was nothing short of amazing. The owners of the lodge were quick and attentive with a small air conditioner issue upon arrival. The surrounding areas are just beautiful and we had plenty to do while staying in Ripton. The game room was the hot spot for all. Dinner's around the large dining table spent with family enjoying large meals was great. We fully enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean and there was plenty of games to keep us busy. Thank you for the wonderful stay Kris and Ben!!

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home and fantastic location!
The property is great and the location very convenient to the lake, rivers and trails as well as the town of Middlebury. The new entry stairs are a big upgrade. Our only recommendation would be screens on the kitchen windows as the AC doesn’t reach that area the best and it would be nice to open those windows when it is warm. Overall, we love this property. This was our second visit here. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Massachsuetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific spot!
Great location, plenty of beds and space for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021