Sugarhouse Lodge—A Secluded Hilltop Retreat

We went to visit our son for family weekend at Norwich University. The house was so beautiful!! We had a wonderful time, and had so much fun being together as a family tanks to the perfect accommodation. My daughter and her husband had the downstairs, which they felt like they had their own apartment. I had the pleasure of the master bedroom on the main floor. That was so spacious. My son and his dad enjoyed the two large bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen was so well equipped (even more amenities than my own kitchen), which we enjoyed dinners and breakfast. We went to our go to favorite restaurant in Montpelier, that was only a short drive. We enjoyed the back yard with a wonderful view of the mountains. Unfortunately we couldn’t make a fire pit, because there was a no fire band in Vermont. It was unusually warm for that time of the year, so having AC was a nice perk. Everything was top notch, definitely the best rental house I have ever rented!!!!!! Hope to be back there next family weekend and maybe even graduation. Thank you Renee and Matt for letting us enjoy your home.

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!

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!

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!

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!

Our family of 6 (2 adults, 4 kids ages 9-16) stayed in this home for two nights, and what a fun time it was! We had a long road trip to get there and it was such a relief walking into a fully stocked home where we could relax because everything had been thought of. We have rented many VRBOs over the years but this was by far the most well-equipped. In the kitchen we found a waffle maker, regretted not having brought pancake mix, then were delighted to find an unopened box of it in the cabinet. The kids were in heaven the next morning! Besides the kitchen that had everything (so many pots and pans, containers, baggies, and more) there were high quality brand full size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles in the showers, tissue boxes in most rooms, the.good.toilet.paper and paper towels, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. The were also books, video games, a playset, bikes, a canoe, snow shoes, other outdoor items, and even a guitar (which the kids were careful with as they attempted to play music and serenade us). The house is huge and a great layout and the owners were very communicative and friendly and clearly take good care of the house. We just can't say enough good things about the property (and we are picky!) Thanks for an amazing few nights in Vermont!

This was the perfect spot to stay for our family’s Waitsfield wedding. Hope we can find a reason to come back some day.

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!

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!

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!