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Large family lodge w/ hot tub, sports Game room, gaming room, and pet friendly!

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Interior
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a dining area, and a staircase.
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a red armchair, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table set for two.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ripton, VT
  • Place, Moosalamoo National Recreation Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Middlebury College
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugarbush Ski Resort
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ripton

This lodge places you next to Green Mountain National Forest and Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. The guestroom includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Moosalamoo National Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Middlebury College - 17 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 42 min drive - 37.7 miles
  • Killington Resort - 51 min drive - 47.4 miles
  • Fort Ticonderoga - 59 min drive - 35.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kampersville - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waybury Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Magic Wok - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paddler's Pub - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Large family lodge w/ hot tub, sports Game room, gaming room, and pet friendly!

A 5,000 sq ft New England lodge on 7 private acres in Vermont's Green Mountains — rich hardwoods, stonework, leather furniture, and tons of space. River Stone Lodge is built for families and friend groups who want a real retreat, not just a place to sleep.
NEW- *85 inch TV in the sports Game room! & Coming soon Secret xbox Gaming room for the kids! Try and find if you can! A rare treat for the kids.

The Lodge
An open-concept living room , warm and cozy lounge with fireplace, country-style kitchen with breakfast bar and nook, and a dining area where everyone actually gathers. Every corner is designed for comfort.

Three Ways to Soak
A seven-person outdoor hot tub on the patio for starlit soaks. A shared skylit Jacuzzi with double sinks serving three of the guest rooms. And the master suite has its own private jetted tub with marble and stone accents.

The Sports Lounge
An 85" TV, pool table, poker table, foosball, bar with wine barrel table, and popcorn machine. Bring your own drinks, pull up a stool, and this room becomes the unofficial headquarters of every stay.

The Secret Gaming Room
Tucked away inside the lodge is a hidden gaming room — a dedicated theater-style setup with an Xbox, gaming play pass, and everything else needed to enjoy it. Or hangout and watch movies without anyone to bother you.

The Bedrooms
5 bedrooms sleeping up to 8, plus a magical treetop loft. The master suite has a king bed, private en-suite jetted tub, walk-in shower, and gorgeous marble and stone finishes. Three guest rooms have queen beds — one is ideal for young families with an attached child's bedroom. The Bear Room is a fun retreat for kids with two twin beds. The downstairs bath is handicap accessible.

The River & The Outdoors
River Stone Lodge sits directly across from the Middlebury River — rich with trout and dotted with swimming holes along scenic Route 125, where the Robert Frost Interpretive Trail also runs. Campfire ring with free firewood, outdoor dining, and 7 private acres. Moosalamoo National Recreation Area and Breadloaf Wilderness bring 85 miles of hiking and mountain biking right to your doorstep.

Skiing & Local Attractions
Middlebury Snow Bowl is your closest ski mountain. Middlebury's restaurant scene is close by. Burlington is about an hour north. A genuine working Vermont dairy farm offers private tours for our guests — approximately 40 minutes away and well worth the drive for families.

The Details

5 bedrooms + treetop loft · sleeps 8 · 3.5 baths · handicap-accessible bath · master suite with en-suite Jacuzzi · shared skylit Jacuzzi · outdoor 7-person hot tub · game room · fireplace · full kitchen · surround sound · campfire ring · gas grill · outdoor dining · 7 private acres · Middlebury River access · Robert Frost Trail nearby · Middlebury Snow Bowl · pet-friendly (2 dogs max, fee applies) · Ripton, VT · Green Mountains
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms.

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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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Any type of event needs to be cleared with us first that includes birthday parties, reunions ect... There is an Event FEE OVER AND ABOVE THE RENTAL
NO PARTIES or Events are Allowed without prior approval and the EVENT fee PAID in full before arrival. Please CONTACT US.
For those of you booking a WEDDING we have a MAX of 80 guests allowed Plus your rental of the house's sleeping guests. PLEASE email us for DETAILS

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: small pet fee of $10 per pet per night

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Back yard is fenced Lots of Games. campfire ring

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
PLEASE INQUIRE FOR YOUR EVENT! EVENTS COST MORE

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Allowed outside the house

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
  • Check-in: 4:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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

What's there to see around this lodge?

This lodge is located in Ripton, just steps from Green Mountain National Forest. You'll also find Middlebury College Snow Bowl Ski Area and Rikert Nordic Center within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Large family lodge w/ hot tub, sports Game room, gaming room, and pet friendly!?

No, there isn't parking available at the lodge.

Is this lodge next to a casino?

No, this lodge is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Large family lodge w/ hot tub, sports Game room, gaming room, and pet friendly!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront lodge include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Large family lodge w/ hot tub, sports Game room, gaming room, and pet friendly!?

No, but all guestrooms at this lodge have jetted bathtubs.

Does this lodge offer breakfast?

No, this lodge doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Large family lodge w/ hot tub, sports Game room, gaming room, and pet friendly!?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

How close is the airport from this lodge?

The closest major airport to this lodge is Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State), which is about 28.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Large family lodge w/ hot tub, sports Game room, gaming room, and pet friendly!?

Yes, every guestroom at Large family lodge w/ hot tub, sports Game room, gaming room, and pet friendly! comes with a patio and some offer mountain views.

Large family lodge w/ hot tub, sports Game room, gaming room, and pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our time at this house. Great location and amenities! Hope to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sloane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Gorgeous home, Beautiful area. The homeowner was absolutely wonderful and I would suggest to ANYONE to take a family get away HERE.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Perfect for a large group of friends/extended family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GIna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Check-in was easy and the house was all set up and dialed in for a hot day. AC was on and fans were set up. They even left really cute cookies!!!The coffee maker was AWESOME and there were 2 refrigerators which was so luxurious. Hot tub was really nice and clean and perfect temp. Everyone had a ton of fun and loved the uniqueness of the lodge. My calves are sore from going up and down the stairs so many times.Great memories were made and we want to come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Archival

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!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

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!!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H Alex H.

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
Archival

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Annalisa D.

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