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Mad River Barn

3.0 star property
Inn in Waitsfield with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Longhouse: 1 Queen 4 Single
Bar (on property)
Free WiFi
Reception
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Route 17, 2849 Mill Brook Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
  • Mad River Valley
    1 min walk
  • Mad River Glen Cooperative
    3 min drive
  • Invernesse Ski Lift
    8 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    54 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Barn: 1 Queen (1st Floor)

Barn: 1 Queen (1st Floor)

Barn: 1 Queen (1st Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Barn: 1 Queen (2nd Floor)

Barn: 1 Queen (2nd Floor)

Barn: 1 Queen (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Barn: 1 Queen 4 Single (Suite)

Barn: 1 Queen 4 Single (Suite)

Barn: 1 Queen 4 Single (Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Barn: 1 Queen 2 Single (Loft)

Barn: 1 Queen 2 Single (Loft)

Barn: 1 Queen 2 Single (Loft)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (Accessible)

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (Accessible)

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (2nd Floor)

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (2nd Floor)

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (1st Floor)

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (1st Floor)

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (1st Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Waitsfield

At Mad River Barn you'll be steps from Mad River Valley and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Mad River Glen Cooperative. Highlights at this inn include free self-service breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .Mad River Barn Restaurant is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 3-property class Waitsfield inn, you'll be 9.4 km (5.9 mi) from Sugarbush Ski Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Mad River Valley - 1 min walk
  • Mad River Glen Cooperative - 3 min drive
  • Camel's Hump State Park - 6 min drive
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 11 min drive
  • Sugarbush Resort Golf Club - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 26 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castlerock Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mad Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Mountain Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wünderbar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Mad River Barn

Inn in Waitsfield with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Mad River Barn also features a garden and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Waitsfield inn.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mad River Barn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This Waitsfield inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mad River Barn Restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Mad River Inn
Mad River Inn Waitsfield
Mad River Waitsfield
Mad River Barn Inn Waitsfield
Mad River Barn Inn
Mad River Barn Waitsfield
Mad River Barn
Mad River Barn Inn
Mad River Barn Waitsfield
Mad River Barn Inn Waitsfield

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Mad River Barn?

Yep, Mad River Barn has a free self car park.

Does Mad River Barn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary self-service brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mad River Barn?

No, Mad River Barn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mad River Barn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mad River Barn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mad River Barn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Mad River Barn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay, unfortunately we could not stay for long:( We arrived late but the owners left all the needed information available at the front desk with candy and muffins!! The next morning the cook provided a wonderful made to order breakfast of french toast and omelettes for our family! The rooms and the inn are extremely clean and decorated so well! The beds and linens are so comfortable! We hope to be back in the area this winter for skiing and would gladly stay again:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

melisssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kieran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food is great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel with friendly staff. Perfect for families. Great breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mad River One Night Stay
Stayed here on night only in the middle of a college tour trip. Checked in about 8pm...noone at the desk, key was left on desk with receipt and room number. Definitely "contact less" which I did not mind at all!!! Our room was in Barn-B3 specially. Room was plenty big even with a Queen and Twin bed. Bathroom was large with a lovely walk-in shower. All the basics supplied....beautifully manicured grounds/gardens. Comfy beds, clean linens. Breakfast included was made to order...delish. Would stay again but would request a room upstairs if available as whomever was staying above us had kids that sounded like they were going to come through the ceiling at any time right up to almost midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and the beds were very comfortable. The property itself is beautifully landscaped
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mad River Barn has been nicely updated, while keeping its quaint inn feelings. Convenient to Sugarbush Resort. Good food. Clean. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and owners are terrific. The restaurant food and breakfasts are delicious. Overall the atmosphere is friendly and fun and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and quaint Inn! You definitely get a Vermont wilderness vibe with this barn and the attached restaurant and bar, I would highly recommend this place as a rental for anybody visiting the Mad River Valley for the ski resorts or other outdoor activities! If you're an astronomy buff or astrophotographer this place is great for low light pollution on clear nights to see all the constellations as well!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Skylar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good accommodations for number of people. Limited parking and owner had dog barking for hours in the middle of the night which kept us up. Would probably look for quieter accommodations in the future as the accommodations were primarily intended as a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location minutes from mad River and sugarbush ski areas. Great food and beverage options between the pub and restaurant, and complimentary breakfast! We look to stay here each time we visit the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Peter D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Natick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room, comfortable beds, full size bunks, and the food is delicious. Daily breakfast included.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New, roomy, quaint, and quintessentially Vermont with an updated, modern feel. Really great (included) breakfast, awesome common room and bar! A few outdoor hot tubs and a kids game room would make it the best place to stay in MRV...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Ann-Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Customer service
The Mad River Barn was our most anticipated stay of our 9-day semi annual trip to VT. The entire feel of the place was right up our ally. As with many travelers, most don't book direct from a hotels main website. Had we done that we would have seen a clear breakdown of the different room and crisis would have been averted. As it were, we booked a room on hotels.com which had a photo of a farmhouse room not the bunk room. As a couple we would have never booked bunk beds. It was a later check in and after seeing the room we quickly brought it to the receptionist attention. I think she was equally surprised when she pulled up hotels.com and saw the same photo we did. With it being peak season, no other rooms were available. The young lady offer us a refund, which wasn't going to work as we had NO other place to stay in town. When we reached out to the manager, she told us that we were offered a discount on the room?? I think if that was case we would have gladly accepted it. We didn't appreciate that response. It wasn't about the money, it was about the "Barn"not paying attention to the details on hotels.com. It's unfortunate as they seem to have gotten all the details correct at there facility. In visiting the hotels.com website it appears that the image now matches the room. You will find many great reviews, which are probably spot on. It's a shame they didn't do the right thing and refund the money? We were right and they should have made it right. They didn't!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing, albeit brief stay. I would stay there again especially for ski season. Breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately because of covid, pub & restaurant were closed. However, the chef fixed a fantastic breakfast every morning which was included. A good base for going either direction to shop or leaf peep. Bed was comfortable & the main inn was full, so we were had a room with 4 extra bunk beds. If you had a family or friends with you, that would be the way to go. No alarm clock or coffee pot in room. And, it was fairly noisy in the room above us. It’s a wooden structure so you could easily hear people walking. But, overall a beautiful property & we would stay there again, just would try to get a room in the main inn. Book early - they said they are already full because of the ski season starting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Dawn, Temperance

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice surroundings inside and outside! Very clean! What we were disappointed in was that the bar/restaurant was closed and paper thin walls and ceilings!! You could hear everything—people walking upstairs and in the hallway—just wasn’t very soundproof!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights and first impression was that the place was a cute industrial rustic mix with some modern touches. We had a barn room and it was on the smaller side but sufficient for 3 guests. One of the smoke detectors was chirping in the middle of the night but the staff replaced the batteries the next day The surrounding area is beautiful especially during foliage! It's a cute place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021