Located in Ripton, this lodge is in a rural area and on a river. National Museum of the Morgan Horse and Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Vermont Folklife Center and Danforth Pewter. Travelling with kids? Consider Kevin P. Mahaney '84 Center for the Arts and Bulwagga Books & Gallery. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Moosalamoo National Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Robert Frost Wayside Trail - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
Middlebury College - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
Sugarbush Ski Resort - 42 min drive - 60.6 km
Killington Resort - 51 min drive - 76.3 km
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
Paddler's Pub - 17 min drive
Waybury Pub - 7 min drive
Magic Wok - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Lodge, Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub and Game Room. Central to Many Ski Areas pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Family Lodge, Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub and Game Room. Central to Many Ski Areas?
As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Lodge, Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub and Game Room. Central to Many Ski Areas on 5 Dec 2026 start from £1,324, 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 Family Lodge, Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub and Game Room. Central to Many Ski Areas?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Lodge, Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub and Game Room. Central to Many Ski Areas?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Lodge, Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub and Game Room. Central to Many Ski Areas?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Lodge, Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub and Game Room. Central to Many Ski Areas located?
This family-friendly Ripton lodge is located on a river, just steps away from Green Mountain National Forest and Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. Rikert Nordic Center and Robert Frost Wayside Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Family Lodge, Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub and Game Room. Central to Many Ski Areas Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Pet-friendly a plus. Very clean. The pots and pans could be better. No cereal bowls with the dishes. The master bedroom (except for curtains) was open to the loft which compromised privacy. The grounds were nice. Great location.
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.
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.
Our family of 9 had a fantastic memorable 10 days at the Lodge! It was as large as expected with many rooms and directions to go. We laughed at the narrow creaky 2nd staircase which was very convenient for the 2 bedrooms above. The 6, 8, and 10 yr/old kids used it for hide-and-seek when they were ready to be caught. We didn’t know about the the secret room but did discover it on day 8. What fun!! The kitchen was large with lots of varied seating which was great AM meeting place for all of us. The living room was furniture was comfortable with large window to view the expanse of green grass.The sport room downstairs was teriffic and the river across the street was a real bonus for all of us! I highly recommend this Lodge for a group! it was Wonderful! To explain a missed *regarding Ease of Entry: We arrived in rain and darkness. The front light was on for us but the entry instructions did not work. After several tries and much scrambling with pre-ordered groceries getting wet at the door, we called the Host. They returned the call immediately and told us about an alternate entry. They inferred they were aware of the problem. Surely, they have fixed this by now. PS. Once inside the beautiful lodge we incredibly pleased!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 review
10/10 Excellent
GIna G.
18 Aug 2025
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!!!
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.
31 Dec 2016
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!!
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..
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.
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
11 Jul 2017
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.