Tucked along Schuss Pass in the heart of Waitsfield, Mad River Glen is where Vermont's mountain soul meets intentional design — every detail considered, every stay unhurried.
50+ rooms across multiple properties
Whether it's a quiet night away from the noise or a week-long mountain retreat, each of our 50+ rooms is thoughtfully furnished and positioned to let the Vermont landscape do the talking.
Quiet comfort with views of the surrounding slopes. King bed, private bath, and a workspace that actually works.
A separate sitting area, upgraded amenities, and a balcony that frames the valley below. Built for lingering.
Two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a living space that feels like home — because it is, just with better views.
We don't do performative service. What you get is the kind of attentiveness that feels invisible: the right coffee in the morning, a warm welcome that doesn't require a script, and a room that was prepared with genuine care.
Locally sourced Vermont ingredients, prepared fresh each morning. Coffee that's actually worth waking up for.
Steps from the slopes in winter, trailheads in summer. Mad River Glen ski area is your backyard year-round.
No crowds, no lobbies full of strangers. Just a small team that knows your name and remembers how you take your tea.
Weekend escape or month-long retreat — we accommodate the pace that works for you, not the other way around.
We know every trail, every restaurant, every hidden spot in Waitsfield. Stay with us and you'll see the real Vermont.
Furniture from local makers, linens chosen for feel, design that respects the landscape instead of competing with it.
Mad River Glen is unlike most ski areas. No lifts that spit you out into crowds — just steep, technical terrain and a culture that values the run over the rush. It's a place that asks something of you, and gives back in kind.
In summer, the same trails become bike routes and hiking paths. The valley below offers farm stands, cider mills, and the kind of small-town rhythm that's hard to find anywhere else in New England.
4
Seasons of activity
1,800'
Vertical drop
100+
Acres of terrain
5
Lifts serve the hill
"We came for a weekend and stayed three nights. The room was perfect, the breakfast kept us coming back, and the staff made us feel like we'd known them forever. Already planning the next trip."
M. Torres
Brattleboro, VT
"This is what Vermont hospitality should be. No pretense, no rush — just a beautifully kept place with people who genuinely care that you're having a good time. The cabin was immaculate."
S. Nakamura
Boston, MA
"Brought our parents up for their 40th anniversary. They said it was the most relaxing vacation they've had in years. The location can't be beat — quiet, scenic, and surrounded by everything Vermont does right."
D. & L. Pemberton
Hartford, CT
Waitsfield sits in the Lamoille Valley, roughly halfway between Montpelier and Burlington. You're ten minutes from the mountain, twenty from downtown St. Johnsbury, and far enough from the highway that the silence actually means something.
57 Schuss Pass
Waitsfield, VT 05673
Front desk · Mon–Sun, 7am–9pm
Check-in: 3:00 PM · Check-out: 11:00 AM
Early check-in and late check-out available upon request
Whether you're chasing powder in January or fireflies in July, Mad River Glen is ready for you. Give us a call and we'll make sure everything's set before you arrive.
