Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat

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A stone pathway leading to a wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a house in the background.
A stone pathway winding through a forest with tall trees and a mountain in the background.
A cozy living room with a TV, bookshelves, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A wooden ceiling with a sign that reads "PARADISE".
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by a grassy landscape and trees, with a mountain in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mad River Valley

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Waitsfield, VT
  • Place, Mad River Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Mountain Cultural Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugarbush Ski Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master (main level)

1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Waitsfield

Located in Waitsfield, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Mountain National Forest and Camel's Hump State Park, while Artisans' Gallery and Mad River Glass Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Green Mountain Cultural Center and Green Mountain Girls Farm. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Waitsfield, VT

What's nearby

  • Mad River Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Green Mountain Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Sugarbush Resort Golf Club - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 51 min drive - 65.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 22 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glide Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Mad Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fit To Be Thai'd - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Madbush Falls - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mad Moose Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat located?

This family-friendly Waitsfield holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mad River Valley and Green Mountain Cultural Center. Waitsfield Main Street and Mad River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this wonderful home several times.The house and property are beautiful.The hosts are great communicators and extremely helpful.If you are looking for a restful stay in a clean, well-appointed home, near town and ski areas, this is your place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have visited this area many times in the past 6 years. This Vrbo is the best one I have found in all aspects. This house was perfectly setup. Never wished I had something from home. The place was amazingly stocked and in a great location. The house was perfect in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2026
Thank you for the kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay! 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at this wonderful home in the past year. The house and setting are beautiful, and the location is close to Waitsfield and Warren.A perfect place to spend a relaxing getaway.We hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay at Sugarhouse Lodge again. Glad you had a nice stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property. Super clean with a well-stocked kitchen, games, outdoor seating for meals and fire pit. Quiet and private location also has easy access to town and trails. Great communication with host. Thank you for a great stay with our family.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the nice review. We hope to have you back again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place for a weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay here! We were with four couples and the place was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

Great property, location and amenities. Owner was very responsive. We loved evenings by the firepit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2022
Thank you for your nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. The house was clean, quiet, beautifully appointed, and very private, yet accessible to Waitsfield, Warren, and surrounding areas. The wooded property provided views of the nearby mountains and added to a relaxing vacation. The hosts were great to work with. We would definitely like to stay here again. Thank you Renee and Matt!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Thank you for staying at Sugarhouse Lodge! We’re glad you had a wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So beautiful!

One of the nicest Airbnb’s we’ve stayed it. Everything was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
Thank you for the nice words! We are glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This home is great!

The home was beautiful, clean and spacious! The owners were very responsive and the house had everything we needed for a fun summer week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
We’re glad to hear that you had a fun week in the Mad River Valley! Thanks for staying at Sugarhouse Lodge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Wedding

This was the perfect spot to stay for our family’s Waitsfield wedding. Hope we can find a reason to come back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

What a tremendous house! Well appointed, great location and helpful owners. We couldn't ask for more. And there's an amazing fire pit in the backyard. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2021
Glad you had an amazing stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private home in the woods, but still close to everything

We had a great time - Renee was very responsive. Well equipped and cozy. Enjoyed the end of road privacy and took full advantage of the Wu Ledges hike - totally worth it. We will return for sure - thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Glad you were able to do the Wu Ledges hike. It’s such a nice hike right outside the front door. Thanks for staying at Sugarhouse Lodge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trail’s End Gem

A beautiful cottage in a private setting at the end of the road; this home feels spacious and cozy at the same time. Owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2021
Love the title “Trail’s End Gem”! It describes the place perfectly! Thank you! Glad you had a nice stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, Spacious and Well Furnished

This was an exceptional home that met our needs extremely well. All of the rooms were large and well furnished. Comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. Everything we needed and more.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best ever!

We had a super time staying at Sugarhouse Lodge! Our hosts thought of everything to make our stay complete. The home was beautiful, spacious, clean, convenient to town and attractions (and our extended family nearby!). Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent! Very well stocked!

We loved this property! The house is really well laid out for family gatherings. We even made waffles in the morning with the waffle maker! Enjoyed doing the Vermont Puzzle! Lots of nice comfortable touches and very clean! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thank you for the nice review! We aim to create a comfortable stay for our guests. Glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sugarhouse Lodge

The property is beautiful and great location to local activities. It was the first time we were able to be together in 18 months and we had a blast! Firepit, play set, tubes. The house was perfect. Thanks Matt and Renee
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2021
Glad you had a great time! Thanks for staying at Sugarhouse Lodge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surpassed all of our expectations!

This property was amazing! Even better than the pictures. It was the ideal spot for our family gathering with spaces for everyone to come together, but also have their own privacy. The kitchen was amazing and stocked with everything we could possibly need. We loved the remote quiet location, but it was close enough to run to town for s'mores ingredients for the firepit. Would definitely return and recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than ever

We spend a week in Vermont every summer with friends and family, usually in the Waitsfield area, and Sugarhouse Lodge is our favorite rental by far. This was our third stay, and the house is even better now that the lower floor has been renovated with a beautiful lounge featuring a large internet-connected TV. For more details, see last year's review "Another great week in the Mad River Valley"!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great week in the Mad River Valley

We love this house, and we haven't even used many of its great features, like the grill, firepit, and climbing wall. It has the most spacious tables for dining and tabletop gaming that we have encountered. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the air conditioning is a lifesaver for my older relatives. We discovered three more excellent nearby day hikes this year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2023
Thank you for the nice review! Glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful home/property! The house was very clean, and well stocked with things you may have forgotten or didn't realize you would need (flash lights, bug spray, sunscreen, etc). Matt and Renee were so kind and easy to communicate with. We enjoyed the fire pit, expansive yard with private trails, and fall leaves. Excellent home/property for our first trip to Vermont!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Country Stay

This is a beautiful home that had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We stayed for 7 days, and never ran out of fun things to do. It is located down a secluded and forested lane. We lost power for several hours during a thunderstorm due to downed trees and power lines. Our hosts were prepared with several lanterns and flashlights available for us to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with us! You had quite an eventful week, but we’re glad you had a nice time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit with my family and young children

I stayed at the property with my parents (who made the reservation) and we loved the property. This would have been true if it was just adults but this was particularly a wonderful fit if you have children! Mine loved playing in the outdoor playhouse, reading all the children's books, and playing with the toys. Having these items made our stay exponentially better and I would absolutely rebook this great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Glad you and your kids had a nice time! I love hearing that the kids enjoyed the books and toys and swingset!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely a cut above

We have been visiting Waitsfield almost every summer for years, but this year we needed a bit more space and also A/C for an elderly relative. We loved the exceptionally well stocked kitchen and the large tables for dining and gaming. The location is beautiful and convenient to town. When the washing machine had a glitch, the owners immediately helped us resolve it. This property will be our top choice for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying at Sugarhouse Lodge! We’re glad it met your needs. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sugarhouse Lodge provided my family and me an exceptional vacation experience in beautiful Waitsfield, Vermont. The hosts, Renee and Matt, ensured the most pleasant experience as accommodations were impeccable, check-in was easy and any communication was delivered in a timely manner. The lodge is very spacious with a large, well-organized kitchen that provided all amenities of home. The rooms throughout are also large and very comfortable for many guests to find a relaxing area to lounge. We enjoyed many peaceful moments outside in nature with our morning coffees down by the fire pit, meals on the deck, and evening star-gazing. We are so thrilled to have had the opportunity to stay at beautiful Sugarhouse Lodge. It made our trip to Vermont the best with happy memories all around!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying at Sugarhouse Lodge. We are so happy to hear that you and your family had a relaxing time!
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