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Mad River Barn

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Longhouse: 1 Queen 4 Single | Free WiFi
Front of property
Free WiFi
Interior detail
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$246
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9

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Route 17, 2849 Mill Brook Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
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    ‪2 min drive‬
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    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Barn: 1 Queen (1st Floor) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen (1st Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Barn: 1 Queen (2nd Floor) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen (2nd Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (1st Floor) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (1st Floor)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (2nd Floor) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (2nd Floor)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (Accessible) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen 1 Single (Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Barn: 1 Queen 2 Single (Loft) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen 2 Single (Loft)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Barn: 1 Queen 4 Single (Suite) | Free WiFi

Barn: 1 Queen 4 Single (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About this property

Mad River Barn

3-star Waitsfield inn steps from Mad River Valley
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities are available at this inn. Free self-serve breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and a garden are onsite.
Mad River Barn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Waitsfield inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Waitsfield inn also offers a garden and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Mad River Barn has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Mad River Barn has a restaurant serving dinner only.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Mad River Barn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 141 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

Martha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming place, although the restaurant and pub were closed. Breakfast was very good and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

The best hotel in the area, BUT!

Hotel and grounds were beautiful. Staff was exceptionally friendly. Breakfast was great. The bed however was the worst bed I have ever slept in. It was so bad my wife and I contemplated sleeping in the car. It was a worn out spring mattress on a wood slab, no box spring. The mattress offered no support and you could feel the springs digging into your back or side. We stayed in room B2. I don’t know if every room has a bed like this but this was absolutely horrendous. It’s really too bad because it ruined what is far and away the most charming hotel in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George, Stamford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent vibes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute, special place with nice touches everywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cristin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

kieran

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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