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Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Escape to River Stone Lodge in Vermont's Green Mountains, where mornings begin with mountain views and evenings end with games around a wine barrel table. Enjoy scenic trails nearby, unwind in the hot tub under a starlit sky or by the fireplace in the warm and cozy lounge. With amenities like game room, outdoor lounging areas, an arcade/game room and gym for relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

About the area

Map
Ripton, VT

What's nearby

  • Robert Frost Wayside Trail - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rikert Nordic Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lake Dunmore - 20 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Middlebury College - 23 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Branbury State Park - 27 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Randolph Station - 59 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kampersville - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪7 South Sandwich - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waybury Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paddler's Pub - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome

Family-friendly lodge by the river
Consider a stay at Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Games, ping pong and a video library
  • A billiards/pool table, a table football and barbecues
  • Snow sports gear, books and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome have comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby monitors, highchairs and children's dinnerware
  • 3.5 bathrooms with Jetted bath and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Allowed outside the house

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Any type of event needs to be cleared with us first that includes birthday parties, reunions ect... There is an Event FEE OVER AND ABOVE THE RENTAL
NO PARTIES or Events are Allowed without prior approval and the EVENT fee PAID in full before arrival. Please CONTACT US.
For those of you booking a WEDDING we have a MAX of 80 guests allowed Plus your rental of the house's sleeping guests. PLEASE email us for DETAILS

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: small pet fee of $10 per pet per night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Back yard is fenced Lots of Games. campfire ring

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
PLEASE INQUIRE FOR YOUR EVENT! EVENTS COST MORE

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Allowed outside the house

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: PLEASE INQUIRE FOR YOUR EVENT! EVENTS COST MORE
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Winter Family Fun! Pets to hot Tub Fireplace GM RM Skiing
Winter Family Fun! Lots of Snow hot Tub Fireplace GM RM Skiing
Thanksgiving Open Vermont Getaway 2 Hot Tubs Family Pet Friendly

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome 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).

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Family Friendly Near River - Campfires! Hot Tub, Game Rm, Views Pets welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Perfect for a large group of friends/extended family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Great family house close to snowbowl

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Great Property

Wonderful property with amazing hiking trails close by. Great place to stay if you are visiting Middlebury College.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

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

Amazing Getaway

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

brenda s.

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

Family Wedding

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great property and location

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea B.

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

Spacious and comfortable home

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

10/10 Excellent

Lu S.

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

Wonderful home in Ripton

This is truly a property that keeps on giving. We stayed in the summer, when the hiking and outdoors are great. Our dogs loved the fenced in backyard, and the location in Ripton is stupendous. Their are well-known trails throughout the National Forest, and a couple of lesser known trails within walking distance (we see you SPirit In Nature!). The house itself is very comfortable. The kitchen is built to support a large group (two fridges!) and there are many nooks to explore and hide out. Everything was clean. The Game Room? Don't get me started. Fun for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house is nothing short of spectacular! The kitchen is bright and cheery with all the basics. (Use the silver fridge the other one isn’t as cold) The living room is so cozy and family/friends friendly. All the many bedrooms are great and the huge master with the poster bed is just stunning. The jet tub is a treat. There’s a huge game room with a pool table etc etc. Our family had poker night and we just had a great time. About 20 minutes to Middlebury. Quiet and peaceful. Yes you hear a car here and there but it’s nothing. We Loved our stay and Chris was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Dean K.

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

Nice

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

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

excellent quirky house

Great house with lots of different types of sleeping spaces. Plenty of space to eat, gather, relax and play. Close to the road, but backyard space is nicely fenced.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa D.

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

Big beautiful house

The house is huge and beautiful! So much fun playing all the downstairs games and finding the secret room. Made s’mores on bonfire and loved the hot tub. The only negatives were close to road and when out at fire pit it could be noisy. Also the popcorn machine had popcorn pieces and kernels still in it. We weren’t using it anyway but maybe housekeeping overlooked this time. The good completely outweighs the bad this house is truly one of a kind and a great experience for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

Quiet Time.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

great for groups

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M., Orinda, CA

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

Great place - it’s our fourth time

Great place. Well maintained, clean, has everything you could ever need. Perfect for a family or multiple families. Love it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H., Brooklyn, NY

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

Fun property

Enjoyed staying here with our extended family. House was clean and expansive! Lots of lights switches and the heated floors in basement.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Taylor V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

March

Great house for a getaway with family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Awesome!

The perfect spot for our family and our friend’s family to celebrate our husband’s birthdays. Clean and comfortable with PLENTY of space to accommodate us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhavi U.

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

Fantastic Stay

Absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful house. It was perfect for a winter/ski getaway! The house is better than the photos and Kris/Ben were incredibly gracious and very responsive. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

debra s.

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

what a perfect home

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..
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., Lithia

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

Absolutely perfect trip

Kris & Ben were great hosts, very easy to communicate with. The house was perfect for us, lots of beds & space for all of us. We had snow which helped the Christmas trip plus the decorations & tree. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Albert K.

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

Great VT Getaway for All Seasons

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

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu R.

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

Wonderful stay at the lodge

We really enjoyed the home/lodge. A lot of great space. Especially liked the side fenced in yard/hot tub, and the game room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Great Vermont vacation with friends

Our group had a great time at this Ripton, VT house. It is even more beautiful than the photos. There were plenty of rooms for all of us, and everyone was very comfortable. We had fun playing in the game room, relaxing in the hot tub, sitting by the fire and under the pergola adorned with grape vines. Also enjoyed hiking across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marta H.

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

Great family house

Our three generational family of 10 truly enjoyed our stay at the beautiful River Stone House. From the lower level game room, to a closet full of games & puzzles, to an outdoor hot tub & two indoor jacuzzis, there was plenty of space to spread out and something for everyone to do. Kitchen is adequately stocked and has two refrigerators with freezers, which we really needed. Would have been nice to have ice cube trays & a broom with dust pan. The two sets of hot tub instructions need updating because they were conflicting & the cover was not able to be clipped as we were told to do. Additionally one set of check-in instructions said 4:00, another said 4:30. Owner provided a welcome plate of cookies & 4 pack of ginger ale which was a nice touch. Kris was most helpful offering suggestions of places to visit & things to do in the area. All in all, a delightful vacation. Our 6 year old grandson gives the house 10,000 stars! ✨✨✨ 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021