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Mad River Barn

3.0 star property

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Longhouse: 1 Queen 4 Single | Free WiFi
Dinner served
Free WiFi
Game room
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Route 17, 2849 Mill Brook Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
  • Place, Mad River Glen Cooperative
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Practice Slope Chair Lift
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Single Chair Lift
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Barn: 1 Queen (1st Floor) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen (1st Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Barn: 1 Queen (2nd Floor) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen (2nd Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (1st Floor) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (1st Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (2nd Floor) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (2nd Floor)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (Accessible) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Barn: 1 Queen 2 Single (Loft) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen 2 Single (Loft)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Barn: 1 Queen 4 Single (Suite) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen 4 Single (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Waitsfield

Mad River Barn places you next to Mad River Valley and within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular attractions like Mad River Glen Cooperative. This 3-star inn has 18 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Mad River Glen Cooperative - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Practice Slope Chair Lift - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Single Chair Lift - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Sunnyside Ski Lift - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mad River - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 26 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castlerock Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Allyn's Lodge - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Wünderbar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Green Mountain Lounge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Mad River Barn

Guests staying at Mad River Barn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and wedding services. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. This inn also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mad River Barn Restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Mad River Inn
Mad River Inn Waitsfield
Mad River Waitsfield
Mad River Barn Inn Waitsfield
Mad River Barn Inn
Mad River Barn Waitsfield
Mad River Barn
Mad River Barn Inn
Mad River Barn Waitsfield
Mad River Barn Inn Waitsfield

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Mad River Barn?

This inn is located in Waitsfield, just steps from Mad River Valley. You'll also find Green Mountain National Forest and Mad River Glen Cooperative within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Mad River Barn?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mad River Barn on Jun 9, 2026 start from $253, 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.

Is there parking available at Mad River Barn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does Mad River Barn feature a casino?

No, Mad River Barn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mad River Barn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Mad River Barn?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include a mountain view.

Are there hot tubs at Mad River Barn?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Mad River Barn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Mad River Barn serves free self-serve breakfast at Mad River Barn Restaurant each morning.

Will Mad River Barn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mad River Barn though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Mad River Barn?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Mad River Barn?

The closest major airport to Mad River Barn is Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State), which is 28 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV), which is around 23 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Mad River Barn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Mad River Barn that offer a balcony.

Does Mad River Barn offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Mad River Barn if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Mad River Barn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They cook up a hearty breakfast with many choices. The restaurant and pub are great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Super friendly staff. Really cool decors plus a comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay. Quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming place, although the restaurant and pub were closed. Breakfast was very good and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute, special place with nice touches everywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel with friendly staff. Perfect for families. Great breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melisssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent vibes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and the beds were very comfortable. The property itself is beautifully landscaped
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food is great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, but it was a simple design. There were no chairs or TV and the beds were a bit hard and uncomfortable. The breakfast was our favorite part, the food was delicious. The location is good (between Stowe and Woodstock) and you can easily get to Waterbury and Waitsfield. Parking was easy as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay, unfortunately we could not stay for long:( We arrived late but the owners left all the needed information available at the front desk with candy and muffins!! The next morning the cook provided a wonderful made to order breakfast of french toast and omelettes for our family! The rooms and the inn are extremely clean and decorated so well! The beds and linens are so comfortable! We hope to be back in the area this winter for skiing and would gladly stay again:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

The best hotel in the area, BUT!

Hotel and grounds were beautiful. Staff was exceptionally friendly. Breakfast was great. The bed however was the worst bed I have ever slept in. It was so bad my wife and I contemplated sleeping in the car. It was a worn out spring mattress on a wood slab, no box spring. The mattress offered no support and you could feel the springs digging into your back or side. We stayed in room B2. I don’t know if every room has a bed like this but this was absolutely horrendous. It’s really too bad because it ruined what is far and away the most charming hotel in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mad River One Night Stay

Stayed here on night only in the middle of a college tour trip. Checked in about 8pm...noone at the desk, key was left on desk with receipt and room number. Definitely "contact less" which I did not mind at all!!! Our room was in Barn-B3 specially. Room was plenty big even with a Queen and Twin bed. Bathroom was large with a lovely walk-in shower. All the basics supplied....beautifully manicured grounds/gardens. Comfy beds, clean linens. Breakfast included was made to order...delish. Would stay again but would request a room upstairs if available as whomever was staying above us had kids that sounded like they were going to come through the ceiling at any time right up to almost midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mad River Barn has been nicely updated, while keeping its quaint inn feelings. Convenient to Sugarbush Resort. Good food. Clean. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and owners are terrific. The restaurant food and breakfasts are delicious. Overall the atmosphere is friendly and fun and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and quaint Inn! You definitely get a Vermont wilderness vibe with this barn and the attached restaurant and bar, I would highly recommend this place as a rental for anybody visiting the Mad River Valley for the ski resorts or other outdoor activities! If you're an astronomy buff or astrophotographer this place is great for low light pollution on clear nights to see all the constellations as well!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Skylar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good accommodations for number of people. Limited parking and owner had dog barking for hours in the middle of the night which kept us up. Would probably look for quieter accommodations in the future as the accommodations were primarily intended as a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location minutes from mad River and sugarbush ski areas. Great food and beverage options between the pub and restaurant, and complimentary breakfast! We look to stay here each time we visit the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room, comfortable beds, full size bunks, and the food is delicious. Daily breakfast included.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New, roomy, quaint, and quintessentially Vermont with an updated, modern feel. Really great (included) breakfast, awesome common room and bar! A few outdoor hot tubs and a kids game room would make it the best place to stay in MRV...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann-Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Customer service

The Mad River Barn was our most anticipated stay of our 9-day semi annual trip to VT. The entire feel of the place was right up our ally. As with many travelers, most don't book direct from a hotels main website. Had we done that we would have seen a clear breakdown of the different room and crisis would have been averted. As it were, we booked a room on hotels.com which had a photo of a farmhouse room not the bunk room. As a couple we would have never booked bunk beds. It was a later check in and after seeing the room we quickly brought it to the receptionist attention. I think she was equally surprised when she pulled up hotels.com and saw the same photo we did. With it being peak season, no other rooms were available. The young lady offer us a refund, which wasn't going to work as we had NO other place to stay in town. When we reached out to the manager, she told us that we were offered a discount on the room?? I think if that was case we would have gladly accepted it. We didn't appreciate that response. It wasn't about the money, it was about the "Barn"not paying attention to the details on hotels.com. It's unfortunate as they seem to have gotten all the details correct at there facility. In visiting the hotels.com website it appears that the image now matches the room. You will find many great reviews, which are probably spot on. It's a shame they didn't do the right thing and refund the money? We were right and they should have made it right. They didn't!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing, albeit brief stay. I would stay there again especially for ski season. Breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately because of covid, pub & restaurant were closed. However, the chef fixed a fantastic breakfast every morning which was included. A good base for going either direction to shop or leaf peep. Bed was comfortable & the main inn was full, so we were had a room with 4 extra bunk beds. If you had a family or friends with you, that would be the way to go. No alarm clock or coffee pot in room. And, it was fairly noisy in the room above us. It’s a wooden structure so you could easily hear people walking. But, overall a beautiful property & we would stay there again, just would try to get a room in the main inn. Book early - they said they are already full because of the ski season starting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice surroundings inside and outside! Very clean! What we were disappointed in was that the bar/restaurant was closed and paper thin walls and ceilings!! You could hear everything—people walking upstairs and in the hallway—just wasn’t very soundproof!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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