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Front of the house with a view of Scragg Mountain in winter
Front of house in spring
Front Entryway
Wrap around deck accessible from master bedroom and kitchen
Front Entryway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8273.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waitsfield, VT
  • Place, Green Mountain Cultural Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugarbush Ski Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Stowe Mountain Resort
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master (main level)

1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat

Beautiful 4 bedroom house on 5 secluded acres. Located at the end of a private lane just across the covered bridge from the quaint town of Waitsfield in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Only a few miles from Mad River Glen and Sugarbush ski resorts.

Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and rustic wood-burning stove. There are two large bedrooms on the top floor, each with its own balcony where you can enjoy your morning coffee and take in the mountain views. The master bedroom suite opens out to the wrap-around deck. The bottom floor is a large bedroom suite with its own recreation area with foosball table.

Slip into an Adirondack chair by the natural stone firepit and watch Scragg Mountain glow in the sunset. Relax in the hammock under the rustle of the tall trees. Hike or mountain bike the private trails maintained by the owners. Go for a stroll to enjoy the wildflowers and pick raspberries and blackberries in the summer. Hop on a bike and coast to the famous covered bridge swimming hole on the Mad River. Perhaps you would like to strap on some snowshoes (or hiking shoes) and take the hiking trails to Wu Ledges, accessible by a short walk from our driveway down the lane to the trail head. The view of the Mad River Valley from Wu Ledges is breathtaking in every season!

Kids will love the swing set with slide and clubhouse and the tree swing! There is even a small sledding hill on the property!

Snowshoes, bikes (with child seat), canoe, river tubes, sleds, and other equipment are available to help you enjoy the outdoors. In warm weather, Blueberry Lake, various swimming holes, waterfalls, and hiking trails are all nearby.

Attending an event at The Round Barn? The house is 0.7 miles away from this amazing venue.

If you are looking for a long weekend away, Sugarhouse Lodge is the way to go. Check-out is flexible, so you can make the most of your stay, and you can still ski the day you leave.

If interested, the town of Stowe is 45 minutes away and Killington is about an hour away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Booking Traveler MUST: -be part of the group staying in the property

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waitsfield

Located in Waitsfield, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camel's Hump State Park and Lewis Creek Wildlife Management Area, while Artisans' Gallery and Mad River Glass Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Green Mountain Cultural Center and Green Mountain Girls Farm. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Waitsfield, VT

What's nearby

  • Green Mountain Cultural Center - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Sugarbush Resort Golf Club - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • University of Vermont - 46 min drive - 74.8 km
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 48 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 22 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Allyn's Lodge - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Castlerock Pub - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hyde Away Inn & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wünderbar - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat on 12 May 2026 start from AU$650, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat located?

This family-friendly Waitsfield holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mad River Valley and Green Mountain Cultural Center. Waitsfield Main Street and Mad River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. The house was clean, quiet, beautifully appointed, and very private, yet accessible to Waitsfield, Warren, and surrounding areas. The wooded property provided views of the nearby mountains and added to a relaxing vacation. The hosts were great to work with. We would definitely like to stay here again. Thank you Renee and Matt!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark v.

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

Beautiful place for a weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay here! We were with four couples and the place was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Private home in the woods, but still close to everything

We had a great time - Renee was very responsive. Well equipped and cozy. Enjoyed the end of road privacy and took full advantage of the Wu Ledges hike - totally worth it. We will return for sure - thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Great property, location and amenities. Owner was very responsive. We loved evenings by the firepit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl R.

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

Wonderful Wedding

This was the perfect spot to stay for our family’s Waitsfield wedding. Hope we can find a reason to come back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

So beautiful!

One of the nicest Airbnb’s we’ve stayed it. Everything was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

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

This home is great!

The home was beautiful, clean and spacious! The owners were very responsive and the house had everything we needed for a fun summer week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

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

Excellent stay!

What a tremendous house! Well appointed, great location and helpful owners. We couldn't ask for more. And there's an amazing fire pit in the backyard. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sugarhouse Lodge provided my family and me an exceptional vacation experience in beautiful Waitsfield, Vermont. The hosts, Renee and Matt, ensured the most pleasant experience as accommodations were impeccable, check-in was easy and any communication was delivered in a timely manner. The lodge is very spacious with a large, well-organized kitchen that provided all amenities of home. The rooms throughout are also large and very comfortable for many guests to find a relaxing area to lounge. We enjoyed many peaceful moments outside in nature with our morning coffees down by the fire pit, meals on the deck, and evening star-gazing. We are so thrilled to have had the opportunity to stay at beautiful Sugarhouse Lodge. It made our trip to Vermont the best with happy memories all around!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

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

Clean, Spacious and Well Furnished

This was an exceptional home that met our needs extremely well. All of the rooms were large and well furnished. Comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. Everything we needed and more.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Best ever!

We had a super time staying at Sugarhouse Lodge! Our hosts thought of everything to make our stay complete. The home was beautiful, spacious, clean, convenient to town and attractions (and our extended family nearby!). Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

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

Trail’s End Gem

A beautiful cottage in a private setting at the end of the road; this home feels spacious and cozy at the same time. Owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Excellent! Very well stocked!

We loved this property! The house is really well laid out for family gatherings. We even made waffles in the morning with the waffle maker! Enjoyed doing the Vermont Puzzle! Lots of nice comfortable touches and very clean! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

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

Surpassed all of our expectations!

This property was amazing! Even better than the pictures. It was the ideal spot for our family gathering with spaces for everyone to come together, but also have their own privacy. The kitchen was amazing and stocked with everything we could possibly need. We loved the remote quiet location, but it was close enough to run to town for s'mores ingredients for the firepit. Would definitely return and recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Better than ever

We spend a week in Vermont every summer with friends and family, usually in the Waitsfield area, and Sugarhouse Lodge is our favorite rental by far. This was our third stay, and the house is even better now that the lower floor has been renovated with a beautiful lounge featuring a large internet-connected TV. For more details, see last year's review "Another great week in the Mad River Valley"!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Sugarhouse Lodge

The property is beautiful and great location to local activities. It was the first time we were able to be together in 18 months and we had a blast! Firepit, play set, tubes. The house was perfect. Thanks Matt and Renee
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another great week in the Mad River Valley

We love this house, and we haven't even used many of its great features, like the grill, firepit, and climbing wall. It has the most spacious tables for dining and tabletop gaming that we have encountered. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the air conditioning is a lifesaver for my older relatives. We discovered three more excellent nearby day hikes this year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne F.

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful home/property! The house was very clean, and well stocked with things you may have forgotten or didn't realize you would need (flash lights, bug spray, sunscreen, etc). Matt and Renee were so kind and easy to communicate with. We enjoyed the fire pit, expansive yard with private trails, and fall leaves. Excellent home/property for our first trip to Vermont!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Lovely Country Stay

This is a beautiful home that had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We stayed for 7 days, and never ran out of fun things to do. It is located down a secluded and forested lane. We lost power for several hours during a thunderstorm due to downed trees and power lines. Our hosts were prepared with several lanterns and flashlights available for us to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy d.

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

Visit with my family and young children

I stayed at the property with my parents (who made the reservation) and we loved the property. This would have been true if it was just adults but this was particularly a wonderful fit if you have children! Mine loved playing in the outdoor playhouse, reading all the children's books, and playing with the toys. Having these items made our stay exponentially better and I would absolutely rebook this great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Definitely a cut above

We have been visiting Waitsfield almost every summer for years, but this year we needed a bit more space and also A/C for an elderly relative. We loved the exceptionally well stocked kitchen and the large tables for dining and gaming. The location is beautiful and convenient to town. When the washing machine had a glitch, the owners immediately helped us resolve it. This property will be our top choice for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went to visit our son for family weekend at Norwich University. The house was so beautiful!! We had a wonderful time, and had so much fun being together as a family tanks to the perfect accommodation. My daughter and her husband had the downstairs, which they felt like they had their own apartment. I had the pleasure of the master bedroom on the main floor. That was so spacious. My son and his dad enjoyed the two large bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen was so well equipped (even more amenities than my own kitchen), which we enjoyed dinners and breakfast. We went to our go to favorite restaurant in Montpelier, that was only a short drive. We enjoyed the back yard with a wonderful view of the mountains. Unfortunately we couldn’t make a fire pit, because there was a no fire band in Vermont. It was unusually warm for that time of the year, so having AC was a nice perk. Everything was top notch, definitely the best rental house I have ever rented!!!!!! Hope to be back there next family weekend and maybe even graduation. Thank you Renee and Matt for letting us enjoy your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spacious, clean and well appointed!

Lovely private spot within minutes of Waitsfield. Clean, spacious, comfortable beds with ample extra bedding, fully stocked kitchen, bbq, fire pit, and the list goes on! I loved the instruction binder which just made everything easier for the guest (details on how to operate the tv, or what if the bbq propane tank runs out!) and the fact that the homeowners could easily be reached in the event there was a question or a problem. I contacted them just to tell them how wonderful the place was! I’d go back and stay there ANYDAY!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great Place with Amazing Views

This house is perfect for any family - We had 5 of us at the house but there is plenty of room for more. The house is very clean and Matt and Rene were so nice. We had a big snowstorm and we couldn't leave on the day planned so we were able to coordinate with them to stay an extra night. The house is very clean and organized. There is dishsoap and all the items that you would need staying at a nice home. The best part of the house is the view out of the kitchen window. There was a beautiful full moon when we stayed and some very nice sunsets. I would highly recommend this to any family and in particular to a family bringing parents along as it has an extra ensuite. We look forward to coming back to Matt and Rene's home!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Dream getaway in the mountains!

If you are looking for a mountain retreat with all the amenities, look no further. This home has it all! Cozy beds, warm showers, board games (indoor cornhole anyone 😉), amazing scenic views (deer and fox sightings too), mud room is ready for all your ski gear, open floorplan in the living-dining-kitchen rooms so everyone can relax & mingle after a day on the slopes, and a top of the line kitchen stocked with all the necessities for cooking. Waitsfield is just a couple minutes away with plenty of shops, good eats, and of course the new Lawson’s Taproom!!! We can’t wait for our next trip back. The Sugarhouse Lodge has a warm and homey vibe ready to be lived in while you enjoy your Vermont family vacation! Side note: we travelled with an infant and a toddler. The home was already setup with toys, pack n play, booster seat, baby shampoo, kiddie cups/utensils, and books. This was the best bonus! Definitely the sweetener on an already amazing accommodation!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Renee B.

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We have two young daughters and a goldendoodle. We love to travel, and we regularly rent people’s homes via vrbo.com for our trips.

Why they chose this property

We’ve been visiting the Mad River Valley for years, and we are excited to have a house here.

What makes this property unique

The home and property feel like a secluded paradise, but it is still close to everything!

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