Lion's Mane Lodge - Ski, Hike, Forage, Relax

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A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a sofa set.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a patterned rug, and a staircase leading to another level.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with curtains.
A person sitting on a bench with a dog, a fire pit, and a red chair in a garden setting.
A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a wooden table and benches.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Green Mountain National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Wardsboro, VT
  • Place, Green Mountain National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Snow
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Stratton Mountain Resort
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

First Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Large Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Lion's Mane Lodge - Ski, Hike, Forage, Relax

Welcome to Lions Mane Lodge! Nestled on the Wardsboro brook in Wardsboro, VT, this cozy retreat sleeps up to 14—perfect for families & groups. Gather at the fire pit, relax on the deck, and warm up by the gas stove after a day of leaf peeping with stunning mountain views. Just 9 minutes to Mount Snow & 19 minutes to Stratton Mountain. Hike, bike, forage, and savor Vermont’s autumn magic at its peak.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4861086vb
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Lion's Mane Lodge - Ski, Hike, Forage, Relax pet-friendly?

Yes, Lion's Mane Lodge - Ski, Hike, Forage, Relax allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lion's Mane Lodge - Ski, Hike, Forage, Relax?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lion's Mane Lodge - Ski, Hike, Forage, Relax?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lion's Mane Lodge - Ski, Hike, Forage, Relax?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lion's Mane Lodge - Ski, Hike, Forage, Relax located?

Situated in Wardsboro, this lodge is steps from Green Mountain National Forest and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Wardsboro Public Library. Mount Snow and Townshend State Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Lion's Mane Lodge - Ski, Hike, Forage, Relax Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Keith and Tatum's home for a week and had a great time! The beds are super comfortable and we had everything we needed. We loved sitting on the back porch and watching the river. Keith was available for any questions we had and gave us information on local activities going on that week. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! It was spacious enough for all of us to spread out. And, it was close enough to Mt Snow that going back and forth wasn’t a challenge.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
More than lovely host. Looking forward to booking again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super responsive, proximity to Mt. Snow was great and drive to Okemo was doable, and plenty of space in house for kids. Cozy living room for post ski Olympic watching! We had a great ski week—thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the Lions Mane Lodge. Check in was simple. The house was warm and inviting. It was only a 10 min drive to Mt Snow so it was very convenient. All the amenities you could want. I would hightly recommend the Lions Mane Lodge to any family looking for space and convenience to the local mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay, no surprises. Mgt was responsive to inquiries. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very easy to communicate with. 3 bedrooms, nice cozy living room, kitchen had all the dishes we needed with a table large enough to seat our family of 9! Pet friendly was great for us as well! Location was perfect for skiing Mt Snow and Stratton!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

For what I wanted it was perfect. I wanted this relaxed and it is relaxed enough bed the only thing

it was excellent very quiet..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sister's weekend getaway

There were 6 of us, sister's and sister's-in-law for a girls weekend. The house was lovely inside and out. Great location. Christine provided everything we could want or need. We would definitely go again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ski weekend with kids, friends, and family

Comfortable house with a great set up for families with kids, including two families given the room set ups. Not far from Mount Snow although in the wrong direction from town (which we knew). Great for a quick ski weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Ski bums!

Perfect to meet all of our needs. Great location to Mount Snow and Stratton. All of the comforta of home away from home. Owner is friendly and responds quickly to emails and needs. Recommend!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Family House

The house is in a great location on the main road and between Stratton and Mount Snow. We went skiing at both! It has a nice setup for family fun, open layout, plenty of beds and hangout space, everything you need in the kitchen, games, movies and more. The house was cozy and clean and I would rent this house again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family ski trip

We feel so fortunate to have found this great spot a short drive away from Mt Snow and right on a beautiful river. Cozy, warm, and had everything we needed. Becky was so communicative and everything was easy. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a great stay at this ski house rental overall!The kitchen was very good — stocked with everything we needed. The bathrooms were spacious and well kept, and the bedrooms were large with plenty of beds to accommodate everyone easily. Communication with the owners was quick and seamless from start to finish, which made everything stress-free.The one con was that we were informed the day before arrival that the propane fireplace wasn’t working due to maintenance. It would have been nice to know earlier, especially since it’s the middle of winter and the fireplace adds to the ski house experience. We booked the house expecting the fireplace. Overall, it was a comfortable and enjoyable stay, and we appreciated how responsive the owners were throughout the process.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Had some trouble with the lock and host did respond in evening hours and resolved it by remotely unlocking the doors for us. Location is great to Stratton however the home could use a deep clean. The bunk room had lady bugs flying throughout, spider webs on ceilings…the gas stove for heat was not working and the listing did not reflect that. The downstairs took very long to heat up with baseboard heat only and it didn’t help that windows and doors on main floor are very drafty. Despite some drawbacks, the beds were comfty and home is roomy for 2 families. We were able to cook our meals during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and simply stay!

My group and I stayed here for a weekend getaway and couldn't have asked for an easier welcome and stay. A few of my guests met the owners upon check-in and only had wonderful things to say about them. Majority of us live busy lives and Chris' home hit the spot for the perfect "off the radar" vibes but close enough to civilization if we really wanted it. The house is simple and has all the needs one can ask or want for. My group and I would gladly return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quiet getaway from it all

Quiet retreat with a nice little river out back, with plenty of room for a fire pit if you’d like. Lenty of amenities to make your stay comfortable with a nice dining and living room area downstairs. My personal favorite was the upstairs however, with several beds and the convertible washer and dryer. should you need it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

functional but not the best experience

Overall, a functional place for staying for a ski trip at stratton. We had a large group and we ate breakfast and dinner at the bnb. Unfortunately, the power went out during our stay in the middle of the night and the description does mention that it might go out, there wasn't a storm happening or anything. It also didn't seem like the host made any effort to inquire why there was a power outage. Luckily the power came back on in the morning so it wasn't too bad. There also wasn't enough toilet paper and paper towels, and we messaged the host but they said they wouldn't provide and we'd have to go out and buy some. Additionally there is only 3 in 1 mens shampoo so I would recommend bringing shampoo and soap. All of these things were also on the listing as to be provided by the BNB host though they weren't / were not adequately provided for the entirety of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Year’s Ski Weekend

This house was very clean and met the needs of our family- friend weekend. It was well stocked with everything we needed. It’s just a few minutes away from Mt. Snow. Becky, the homeowner, was very attentive and quick to reply to messages. Thank you for the cozy house!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little house

Great stay, it's a cute little house! But fit all 3 families well. It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Despite the storm my family and I had a wonderful time

The creek in the back was very breathtaking! Becky was an amazing host, very responsive and very accommodating. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second stay

This is my second stay and it was as lovely as the last stay. Would definitely return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property and host!!

Becky was a great host and the property included everything needed. We skied at Mount Snow which made for a really easy commute. Would absolutely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Milk weekend stay

We had a great long weekend stay despite the temporary loss of power due to a winter storm. All homes in the area were without power during this time. The owner was very communicative regarding this and other small issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

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