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Charming Vermont Farmhouse

Family-friendly farm stay in Waitsfield

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Wilder Farm on the River offers spacious accommodations in historic Waitsfield, Vermont. Each bedroom has a private bath, and common areas include a stone-fireplace library. Guests can relax outdoors or enjoy nearby hiking and mountain biking trails for active adventures.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Map
Waitsfield, VT

What's nearby

  • Mad River - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Bolton Valley Ski Area - 25 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 40 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Smugglers Notch - 46 min drive - 58.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 14 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Mountain Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪American Flatbread - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Mad Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mad River Barn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Charming Vermont Farmhouse

Family-friendly farm stay in the mountains
A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Charming Vermont Farmhouse. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An electric car charging station, games and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues, books and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Charming Vermont Farmhouse feature perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 9.5 bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • Porches or lanais, separate dining areas and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 9.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Check in: after 3:00pm, checkout 11:00am. Self check in with door code sent before arrival. No smoking. No parties or events.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Vermont Farmhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, Charming Vermont Farmhouse allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Charming Vermont Farmhouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Vermont Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Vermont Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Vermont Farmhouse located?

This family-friendly Waitsfield farm stay is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mad River Valley and Mad River. Waitsfield Main Street and Main Street Studio are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Charming Vermont Farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gus P.

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

Great place.

Great place. Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Nice property

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cristin M.

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

Family stay for wedding

The inn was a perfect fit for our whole family…from grandparents down…as we stayed in Vermont for the weekend for a family wedding. Loved the space, the kitchen and dining area as we were to all hang out together! Plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Great spot for large groups

This place was absolutely perfect for my large family of 18 cousins. We had a our annual cousin ski trip and having the ability to get everyone in one house made this trip very special.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Perfect for family gathering

We were 14 adults, 3 children together for a family wedding. Plenty of space and a great kitchen for meal prep. We enjoyed the fire pit and the location was ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Large VT. getaway, great for big groups!

Great location, perfect for large families, rustic charm. Owner was super responsive and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Family Weekend

This property worked perfectly for our family of 17 people. We were celebrating my 75th birthday. There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate our large group. We had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alan V.

Charming Vermont Farmhouse

We had a wonderful stay. The house was 'in fact "Charming" and meet our needs for a large family gathering. The kitchen was well stocked and once we got familiar with the dishwasher, all was well. We even had family photos taken and the farmhouse was a wonderful back drop. We are looking forward to returning next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Great Wedding Companion Property

Used this former Inn to house the groomsmen and partners for a wedding in the area. It worked perfectly. Plenty of bathrooms for getting ready and nice common area for eating together and hanging out. Was fun to feel like we had a whole inn.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large house with plenty of beds. They stocked the firewood around the fire pit which was thoughtful. This was perfect for a large group especially with lots of bathrooms also! Plenty of parking. We did not operate the commercial dishwasher - would have preferred a regular one. They do need steak knives and should add that to the ktichen. We also liked that the coffee was stocked! It was also great to have two refrigerators!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Novemeber long weekend

Wilder Inn was a wonderful property and fit our purposes well. We were a group of friends staying in Waitsfield to attend a wedding. Wilder Inn was comfortable and had lots of space to relax and hang out and was also close enough to Waitsfield for easy drives to get groceries or go out to eat. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

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

Nice family getaway

We had a very nice family vacation. Enough space for our extended family to get together and not feel cramped. Loved the big table where we could eat and play games together. Wifi/ baby monitor does not cover the range of the whole house so that is one small thing to be aware of.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

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

Perfect spot for a small elopement ceremony!

My partner and I booked the Wilder Farm Inn for a long weekend for 18 people (17 adults, 1 infant) for a small elopement ceremony. It was perfect! Communication with property management was easy, the house and surrounding property were even better and nicer than as described, and there was plenty of space for all of us to both gather and spread out as needed. The town surrounding the Wilder Farm Inn is very cute, and with the Mad River just across the street, there were plenty of places to take beautiful wedding photos. Management was very accommodating of our request to hold a small event (no vendors or additional guests) on the property which was much appreciated. I'm so happy I booked the Wilder Farm Inn and would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to gather with family or friends in beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara Blair R.

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

Fees

We loved it here. We would go again. There are very high fees and a number of them. Just make sure you understand that the all-in cost is much higher than the nightly fee. If you have clarity about that go for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Anne G.

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

Great for large group

We were a multi generational family of 17 in Vermont for a family wedding. Suited are needs well. Lots of room for everyone. Well equipped kitchen for a large group who likes to cook. Would consider again if in Vermont
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Rented the whole Inn

We had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C., Andover, MA

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

Great Get Away with Life Long Friends!

The Farm House was perfect to meet the needs of our large group of multiple families. Enjoyed having our own bathrooms and different areas for kids and adults to relax and have fun. Loved sitting by the fire pit at night and exploring swimming holes during the day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Wonderful venue

Can’t say enough about our experience at Wilder Farm on the River! We gathered 18 family members, and this was the perfect spot to do it. It’s a charming and comfortable old inn, with all of the character of its age... interesting and eclectic, with modernizations beautifully integrated for comfort. A wonderful, well stocked kitchen where lots of folks could work together easily. We loved the giant dining room table where we could all gather for meals. The rooms and beds were comfortable, the property gorgeous. We biked, fished, canoed and swam in the river right across the street, hiked Camels Hump... set up volleyball and corn hike and the large lawn...short trips into Burlington...grocery in Waitsfield only 5 minutes away... Lots to explore, lots of relaxing, a perfect spot to spend time with a large group and still have plenty of space for yourself. The owner and his staff were super-responsive and helpful. Highly recommend! I hope to be back again one day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
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8/10 Good

BillH

Thanks

We had a good time. Our suggestion is that you update the guest information book. Some of the information, such as the location of the trash dumpster was not accurate. Also provide background on the history of the farm.
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8/10 Good

BillH

Thanks

We had a good time. Our suggestion is that you update the guest information book. Some of the information, such as the location of the trash dumpster was not accurate. Also provide background on the history of the farm.