Located in Waitsfield, this attractive farm stay for $767 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Make Wilder Farm on the River a base-camp for all of your Mad River Valley adventures! The property minutes from Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, the Long Trail, swimming holes, and good food. Enjoy it all while staying in our cozy 1800s Farmhouse with comfortable furniture and modern amenities. Wilder Farm is a former bed and breakfast so there is plenty of room and private space for larger families to relax. Each bedroom has a private bath and there are several different common rooms to enjoy. Come stay on the Farm and experience what life is like when you take your foot off the accelerator and slow down your pace. Fast Wi-Fi service and a chef's kitchen will have your family enjoying all that serene Vermont has to offer, while still being able to work and play. Early check-in may be available for an additional fee. This home is pet friendly, and pre-approval is required in all instances. Prior to booking, please submit the pet breed, weight and age. For approved pets, there is a one time fee PER pet. We have Pack N Plays and highchairs available upon request. Please reserve ahead of time so that we may get them to your property in time for your stay. Our rates are based on local rental demand, and are variable over time. All quotes and holds are valid for a 24 hour period, after which no implied or definite price guarantee regarding quoted rates are valid. Rates are subject to increase based on demand at the time of any additional quote/hold requests. As rates can change over time, quoted prices are likely to increase after the initial hold.  LEFT AND/OR STOLEN ITEMS – Downstream Enterprises is not responsible for any personal item(s) left in the home or any personal item(s) that are stolen during tenants stay. If Downstream is able to recover any personal items left in the home, the guest may choose to have Downstream Enterprises ship the item(s) to the guest for a $50 fee. DAMAGE WAIVER: For stays of 28 days or less-the total cost of your reservation for this property includes an accidental damage protection fee, plus tax. The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $10,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. Safely is the name of the insurance carrier and you will receive a screening email from them asking for your name, phone number, age, email and a copy of your ID. This email is valid and is required. Information about the process can be found by searching Safely Guest Screening. Check in is contactless. The Green Mountains provide a fantastic playground for hiking, mountain biking, road biking, leaf peeping, and a variety of other seasonal activities. Conveniently located in the Mad River Valley, the Wilder Farm Inn is a stones-throw away from this recreational haven! Situated on Route 100, often referred to as Vermont's "Skiing Highway," guests will enjoy Sugarbush and Mad River Glen ski resorts just down the road. Offering hundreds of kilometers of groomed trails, downhill enthusiasts, cross country skiers, and snowshoers alike can access this lauded terrain from the Inn's backyard. But winter always gives way to warmer weather, and with it biking, hiking, canoeing, and drinking beer outside - all of which you can easily find here in the valley. We are avid outdoor enthusiasts, and are excited to share our adventures in the Mad River Valley with you. Summer: For summer time adventurers, the Mad River offers incredible swimming holes, including just across the street! Borrow a tube, kayak, or paddle board from us and explore the Mad River, Blueberry Lake, of Waterbury Reservoir. Or set out on a swimming hole circuit, dunking in one hole after another as you make your way down the valley. Fall: Fall foliage is incredible here in the Mad River Valley! Your stay at Wilder Farm Inn places you at the center of the action. Plan a number of hikes, drives, bike rides, or riverside strolls through the crisp fall air, incredible scenery and changing foliage. Fall is truly one of the best times to visit the valley. Winter: Vermont is a winter wonderland. Two major ski resorts, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, dog sledding, and more! The Mad River Valley embraces all things winter and is an incredible place to take in all that the season has to offer. Beer & Food: Beer and food lovers rejoice, we love good food and beer too! Vermont's craft beer scene is abundantly fertile! The Mad River Valley area is home to many craft breweries and distilleries and delicious restaurants to accompany your beverages. Self-guided brew tours are available. Food is as it should be here, locally sourced, organic, and humble. Farmers and local food producers are located throughout the Mad River Valley, ensuring a steady supply of delicious, quality, locally grown and unpretentious products. Ask us at Wilder Farm Inn about farm and food tours. Guests have access to their room(s), the common areas including the kitchen, dining areas, sitting room, and TV room. Guests also have access to most of our property, including fire pit, and game areas. Plenty of parking for 10-12 cars. Our covered parking solar canopy includes 3 electric vehicle charging stations! Bring your EV and don't stress about the charge! Wilder Farm Inn has a full time property caretaker in the small facility next door to the Inn. However, during whole-house rentals, the caretakers do not offer daily services, such as room freshening, laundry service, or breakfast. Please respect their private space. If you would like to ask questions or procure other services please inquire directly with us. The innkeepers quarters is private and is not accessible to guests, even during a whole-house rental. This listing is for renting the whole farmhouse. Located in beautiful Waitsfield, Vermont, the Wilder Farm Inn has 8 guest rooms, each with a private bathroom, Wi-Fi in all areas of the house, air conditioning, covered parking with electric vehicle chargers and a ton of charm. Three of the rooms also have an additional twin, double, or queen bed. In total, the inn can accommodate as many as 22 guests. Common areas include our cozy library, replete with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating and many games and books. Our parlor/television room, dining room and wonderfully appointed kitchen beckon groups and families to relax and catch up with each other in the evenings. Outside you will find hammocks, fire pit, bocce court, garden and the ever popular chicken coop. If you are staying with us in the summer, be sure to check out the Mad River swimming hole right across the street! We will consider accepting dogs for whole-house rentals on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire upon booking. This listing is for the rental of the whole house and does not include breakfast, but does include access to the kitchen. For additional information and photos we encourage you to browse our website and check out what others have to say about us on TripAdvisor. We look forward to having you stay with us! While there is train service to Waterbury, and bus service available, it is recommended that travelers have their own vehicle to best experience the valley from the Wilder Farm.