Mad River Inn, Waitsfield, Vermont

From the moment you enter the sunny front room or our Inn, with white wicker furniture and pastel floral prints, the flower-bedecked back porch overlooking the gazebo, and lush gardens in open fields, you will know you have arrived in heavenly Vermont.

Erected circa 1860, this lovely Victorian Inn was built from the wood of the land and boasts hardwood floors and decorative moldings throughout. Lace-etched picture windows and period antiques adorn the library, living, and dining areas. Each guest room is uniquely decorated and features feather beds and private baths. (Non-featherbeds are available, too. Just ask.)

Our elegant dining room with Queen Anne furnishings serves afternoon tea daily for our guests. Relax in one of our comfortable couches with a good book. The crackling fire and hot tea will warm you up after a day of skiing. Our BYOB après ski lounge has cable TV, a VCR, stereo, and a pool table. In the evening, enjoy our new Hot Springs hot tub on the back deck as you gaze upon the sky saturated with stars.

When you awaken, you will be served a delicious gourmet country breakfast, and you may be accompanied by a hummingbird or two. During the summer, we serve our breakfast outdoors on our back porch