Trapp Family Lodge

Stowe, Vermont

Virgin rating

The hotel

Remember epic film The Sound of Music about the von Trapp family and their flight from Nazi Europe? Well, this is where they landed, in Stowe, Vermont, on an enchanted farm with sweeping mountain vistas reminiscent of their beloved Austria. Still owned by the von Trapp family, their home is now a striking alpine lodge set in a magnificent outdoor playground. If you’re holidaying in winter you can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides and there is superb skiing nearby, with the 3-mile trip by snowshoe or cross country skis to the charming Slayton Pasture Cabin for hot chocolate definitely worth the effort in the winter months. In summer, there’s hiking in the mountains, cycling, horse-riding and bird watching. In fact, the list is endless. Accommodation is extremely comfortable with plenty of home-from-home comforts. Splash around in the outdoor pool when the weather’s warm or head indoors to the health centre to swim a few laps. The kids will love spending time in their very own activity centre with fishing trips on the agenda, guided hikes, scavenger hunts and good old fashioned singalongs around the campfire come sundown. Dine in style at the main restaurant, feasting on Vermont and Austrian cuisine, including speciality dish Trapp Wiener Schnitzel. The Lodge also boasts its very own brewery – sample the range whilst listening to Jazz piano.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Golf
  • Horse Riding
  • Tennis
  • Yoga
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Set in 2,500 acres in beautiful Stowe, Vermont. Activities nearby include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, bird watching, horse-drawn carriage rides, hiking and tennis. Driving time from Boston Logan International Airport: 3 hours 15 minutes.

Hotel information

96 rooms and suites in the Austrian style Main Lodge. All with air-conditioning, patio or balcony, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, and iron and ironing board. 

Deluxe Rooms are 350 sq ft and have mountain views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Main Dining Room (farm-to-table dining, open for breakfast and dinner). Lounge (serving Austrian specialities and American favourites, open for lunch, dinner, and drinks). Kaffeehaus (bakery and deli). Bierhall (pub-style food and specialty brewed beers). Slayton Pasture Cabin (log-cabin open for lunch and hot drinks throughout the winter).  

Daily activity calendar. Regular live music in the dining room.

Indoor and outdoor (seasonal) swimming pool. Whirlpool. Gym. Sauna. 60 km of private trails for running, hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing. Rock climbing wall. Tennis. Pickleball. Range of tours and activities. 18-hole disc golf course. Yoga*. Carriage and sleigh rides*. Massage therapy*. Bicycle rentals*. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Complimentary parking. Laundry service*. Gift shop. On-site shuttle service. 

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out ourSpecial Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Underwhelming

Dec 1, 2023 B8432IZhelenl Manchester

Far too hilly…do not go if you are disabled or if you are a smoker! Too far from Monteverde and taxi expensive. Cloud forest tour very disappointing and the only rudeness encountered across our Costa Rican adventure was here in one of the car parks. Good happy hour and food very good value if limited. No pool.
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Nov 30, 2023 Tom S Royersford, Pennsylvania

Beautiful setting and building. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Room clean and view amazing. The activity fee was a bit unfair as some items were unavailable at the time we were there. The dinner was bland surprisingly since the menu only had five choices. I would pass on dinner and buy the breakfast - which was excellent. A visit should… Read more
Beautiful setting and building. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Room clean and view amazing. The activity fee was a bit unfair as some items were unavailable at the time we were there. The dinner was bland surprisingly since the menu only had five choices. I would pass on dinner and buy the breakfast - which was excellent. A visit should be on a to do list- we had a great time. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loved the Visit but Guest Houses Need more attention.

Nov 28, 2023 Peter S

We have visited the Trapp Family guest houses every Thanksgiving for 34 years. We love the resort and our time in Stowe, but the guest houses are currently getting upgrades and our unit has not benefited from that program yet. Housekeeping it still trying to adjust to keeping the units clean and well stocked with kitchen supplies for our… Read more
We have visited the Trapp Family guest houses every Thanksgiving for 34 years. We love the resort and our time in Stowe, but the guest houses are currently getting upgrades and our unit has not benefited from that program yet. Housekeeping it still trying to adjust to keeping the units clean and well stocked with kitchen supplies for our Thanksgiving feast. We look forward to returning next Thanksgiving with an updated unit and more full kitchen stock. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Cozy, homey feel excellent resort

Nov 28, 2023 Cgridli

Excellent food, beer, staff, lodgings and activity options . Great experience overall. We really enjoyed our time here. Very relaxing. Enjoyed learning the true history of the Von Trapps story. Looking forward to coming back.
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Nov 26, 2023 pknutsen1

while idyllic, the guest houses at the Trapp Family Lodge could definitely use a refresh in the furnishings—The beds and sofas/chairs were pretty tired and sprung. We never heard back from maintenance after our call to look at the cracked glass in the fireplace, though we stayed for a week. Still a nice place to get away for a quiet vacation.