Pet-Friendly Vermont Mountain Lodge with Hot Tub, Game Room & River Access

A 5,000 sq ft New England lodge on 7 private acres in Vermont's Green Mountains — rich hardwoods, stonework, leather furniture, and more space and amenities than most groups expect. River Stone Lodge is built for families and friend groups who want a real retreat, not just a place to sleep.

The Lodge

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

One Hot Tub. Two Jacuzzis.

An eight-person outdoor hot tub on the patio for starlit soaks. An indoor Jacuzzi with jets in the master suite en-suite beneath a skylight. And a second skylit jetted Jacuzzi tub in the shared guest bathroom serving three of the bedrooms. Three ways to soak and enjoy a relaxing moment.

The Game Room

Pool table, foosball, bar with wine barrel table, popcorn maker, surround sound and other games. The kind of room that becomes the heart of the trip.

The Bedrooms

5 bedrooms sleeping up to 10, plus a magical treetop loft. The master suite has a king bed, private en-suite Jacuzzi with jets, 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 older kids with two twin beds. The downstairs bath is handicap accessible. And somewhere in the house there's a secret room — we'll let you find it.

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, outdoor dining, and 7 private acres to enjoy. Breadloaf Wilderness and Moosalamoo Recreation Area bring 85 miles of mountain biking trails, hiking, and snowshoeing right to your doorstep. Middlebury Snow Bowl is minutes away for downhill skiing in winter, with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing throughout the area.

The Farm

Exclusively for our guests: a private tour of a real working Vermont dairy farm — a genuine operation where families can see hundreds of cows and calves, watch the milking, and experience farm life up close. Not a tourist attraction. Note that the farm is approximately 40 minutes from the lodge, but guests with children tell us it's absolutely worth the drive.

Middlebury & Beyond

Middlebury's vibrant restaurant scene is just a short drive away. Burlington is about an hour north for a city day trip when you want it.

Events

Weddings, receptions, and other events are welcome on our expansive property — by approval and separate from the house rental. Please inquire.

The Details

5 bedrooms + treetop loft · sleeps 10 · 3.5 baths · handicap-accessible bath · master suite with en-suite Jacuzzi · shared skylit Jacuzzi · outdoor 8-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