Okemo was my first Vermont ski experience, and it absolutely delivered. I took the Paragon Sports…read morebus up from New York for what I believe was a three-day weekend, skied Saturday and Sunday, maybe squeezed in a half day Monday, and came back that afternoon. It was definitely cold, but we caught beautiful sun and good conditions, so the whole trip felt worth it almost immediately. Jackson Gore was the highlight for me. The day we were there, it was pretty empty, and we were able to lap that area over and over again with no real lift line. There is a particular kind of joy in skiing 10 to 20 uninterrupted laps when the sun is out, the snow is holding up, and nobody is making you fight for space. Compared with the massive resorts out west, Okemo is obviously a different kind of mountain. Still, the terrain volume felt excellent for Vermont, especially because the trails were well kept, accessible, and easy to keep moving through. The whole place felt comfortable without being sleepy, polished without being sterile, and family-friendly without losing the actual fun of skiing. Ludlow and the surrounding area also add a lot to the experience. It has enough Vermont charm and alpine presence to make you feel genuinely away from New York, the tri-state area, or any other Northeast city you might be escaping from for the weekend. I only went once, but I left wanting to come back, bring my kids, and use Okemo as a starting point to explore more of the region.

My brother and I took a 2 day, 3 night ski trip back in January. We were there during the week and…read moreone day called for iffy weather (turned out to be beautiful) so the slopes weren't crowded. We never had to wait for a lift. The staff was always friendly when we had interactions and the mountain was well maintained. There were plenty of routes to take depending on your skill. I kept to the easier slopes while my brother tackled them ALL.

How do I begin to write a review for a place that made planning and hosting my daughter's wedding…read moreabsolutely full of surprises and wonder and possibilities? My daughter's dream wedding was to have a place where her family, her finance's family, and their wedding party could vacation together for several days...to be joined by extended family and friends for a wedding to top off the week. She found Reading Farms Estate on homeaway and frankly, I was amazed to find such a perfect place existed. From the beginning, Stacy and the Reading Farms staff were kind, responsive, professional, and truly understood the magic of planning a wedding. We started the first night of our five night stay with just the two families - getting to know each other better while enjoying perfect end of August weather, an amazing pool and hot tub, and having a wonderful cookout out by one of the two ponds. The home is full of wonderful rooms and character and the grounds are beyond amazing - Mountain Views, starry nights, trails, comfortable nooks, and even Ms Pac-Man and a fun, popular volleyball court. The property has good flexibility in bedrooms and gathering spots - a wonderful master bedroom and another first floor 'second master' worked great for the parents. The Barn is a terrifically fun spot (with its own kitchen) where my daughter and her wedding party stayed. The 'movie theater' has attached rooms that worked great for her fiancé and his friends. I felt like we were able to have the days before the wedding be full of good and memorable times with their closest friends, in part because of the set up of the property. Our group grew to about 40 folks for the days before the wedding, and I was so grateful for such flexible and comfortable rooms for everyone - and that the well equipped kitchen and grill made meals for forty easy and fun (to be honest, I think the fact that everyone was offering to help probably was largely the secret to my good humor!!!) There is also a caretaker on the grounds to answer any questions and to help with any arrangements. What is especially wonderful about hosting a wedding here is you can make it fully your own. We had some pre-wedding music in the courtyard, the outdoor ceremony facing the hills, creative use of the barn 'stalls' for reception gathering spots, a fun cocktail hour, unique furniture added to the outdoor venue, and the most wonderful bonfire with S'mores and surprise treats. Stacy even worked to get the long unused tower bell to work again to start off the festivities with style. The wedding and reception were just what my daughter wanted - I remember the staff telling me 'Reading Farms is like a blank slate for your event. If you can imagine it, you can very likely do it.' We had our own special touches that created something that I think really reflected the style and tone of my daughter and son-in-law. My two suggestions if you stay at Reading Farms: the staff takes exceptional pride in the property which is why it is so wonderful. If you have a large gathering or a wedding, I recommend you work closely with Stacy so he knows the plans and can work with you to make it perfect. A place like this works best with a partnership to make sure you can have a wonderful time AND the property is taken care of for the next guest. And the second suggestion? Try to slow down time because this place is magical and it went much too fast for me.

The venue was beautiful and well kept. The event itself was well run and the decor was fabulous!…read moreThe food was top notch for every meal!

I've never felt more at home at an inn than I have at the Alpenrose, from playing with their sweet…read morecat, Niles, to chatting in the kitchen over amazing "crack" cookies, not to mention taking a snowy walk on the trails in their backyard, oh and did I mention how cozy and comfortable the rooms and the rest of the Inn are? We stayed in the Yodeler room where there was plenty of warm blankets, a fireplace, and the shower was great and spacious as well. Anne and David were a total delight as hosts, I would not hesitate to visit again.

My wife and I stayed at the Alpenrose for two summer nights during the Wanderlust festival at…read moreStratton mountain (an easy 10 minute drive to the hill). This was my first ever stay at a bed and breakfast and this was everything I could have asked for. Anne & David were warm and welcoming innkeepers and their residence was clean, homey, even kitchy with old ski relics and pictures from yesteryear adorning the walls as decoration as well as a unique assortment of mugs available for coffee or tea left on a shelf for your choosing, a very simple but pleasing touch). It was pretty much exactly what I would have imagined a BnB to be in a northeast ski town. The hospitality was second to none - warm smiles and helpful local hints, great big breakfast with toast, fruit, with eggs, bacon, and sausage all from local farms. The cat was even friendly, who curled up with me as I worked to catch up on some business in one of the many open gathering spaces late at night. If you ask nicey, David might show you his ski collection or even take you out for a personal tour of the mountain (although he did say he rarely gives lessons anymore, but something tells me he's still game). I couldn't be more pleased, and I would go again without hesitation. My highest recommendation!

Stratton village has a cute little vibe, dog friendly. Well maintained trails, lots of natural snow…read moreon the sun bowl side. Parking staff is efficient and chill, very kind. Mountain itself has nice runs. One of the best IMO in the southern mountains. Camping in the area in a rig there are a lot of options and not too bad to drive to on a powder day the next morning!

This was my first time in this lodge and I have to say is was amazing. I learned how to skii a…read morelittle bit a pro lol everyone one there was very polite friendly helpful welcoming I just loved every moment. Must try lessons if never skii before the staff is very helpful and patient. Making it a yearly trip because we had so much fun. Was a very nice experience for me.

Stayed in a suite. Wow…read moreLots of room. Washer/dryer combo. Great service. Clean. Full kitchen. Not far from restaurants in Ludlow. Would definitely stay here again.

I am genuinely at a loss as to how this place has any good reviews. I would not stay here again,…read morenor would I recommend it. I have two good things to say- it was clean (which admittedly, is significant and pretty much the only reason I gave it a star) and the price was cheap (reflective of the quality). There are two properties- the Castle and the Pointe. I stayed at the Pointe, so I can't speak to the quality of the other, but you should be aware that they appear to be entirely different experiences. The Pointe would be easy to miss because it doesn't look like a hotel. Pulling up, you'll think you're at some sort of late 90s apartment complex or assisted living facility. The room I stayed in was pretty much a rebranded 1992 Holiday Inn, complete with the overwhelming stench of stale cigarettes (complimented by mildew) which was ironic because there is a 'no smoking' placard prominently displayed on the farmhouse-style dresser. I can get past the decor though, that's not a big deal and can even be charming. What matters to me is that the room is clean and the quality is decent, meaning things are in working order, etc. That was not the case here. By far, the biggest issue for me was the air conditioning. It is August. I expect a place that brands itself as a resort to have working air conditioning. It was off when I walked in, and the room was stifling. I turned it on, but immediately noticed it wasn't blowing cold, or even barely blowing at all for that matter. I gave it some time, but it never improved. When I brought it to the attention of the front desk, the response was fairly dismissive and standard "we'll move you to another room if you're not satisfied." While I appreciate that options are limited, relocating is not a small feat for me with mobility issues. I was told not to unpack my things, and just wait. When a technician came to look at it, he said it should be fine in about "ten to fifteen minutes" and miraculously, it was. What I didn't know is that this is apparently a common and ongoing problem, and someone has to manually reset the condenser. What I also didn't know is that the fix is only good for an hour or two and then it will go back to barely blowing (warm) air. Around 1am, I woke up sweating. The thermostat confirmed that the actual temp in the room was a good twelve degrees warmer than what it was set at. I called the front desk and the man working the overnight shift immediately knew what the issue was. I requested a fan and the condenser was reset but again, was only good for an hour or two and around 4am, I was sweating again. When I stay at a hotel, I usually take my time in the morning. I feel like if I am spending the money, I'd like to get at least 12 hours out of the stay and enjoy the property. That was not the case here. I didn't even shower, just woke up and got out as fast as I could. I was so hot and uncomfortable, I just wanted out. Some of this could have been forgiven, if not for the fact that 1) this is clearly an ongoing problem that has not been properly addressed, 2) with the exception of the young woman who checked me in, I found the staff to be stiffly polite at best and outright rude at worst. I did wonder for a moment if I was being overly sensitive or judging too harshly, but then while I was standing there, another guest told one of the women at the front desk that she was blatantly rude. In addition, I unfortunately have need of a service animal- from which you can deduce that there is obviously a reason for that. I asked at the front desk about rubbish bins to dispose of poop bags and I was told that I would need to throw them in the dumpster, so I asked if it was easily accessible. I was told it was. It was not- please see attached image. Worse- just a word of advice- if hotel staff is going to speak negatively about guests, perhaps wait until they are out of earshot. Hearing negative comments conveying annoyance about me and other guests, rather loudly, rubbed me very badly. In addition to all of the above, the handicap door access was broken- an issue for me as I was trying to navigate moving my bags into the building, and no one offered to assist or even hold the door, although they certainly saw me struggling. The ice machine was broken. Wifi not secure. The refrigerator was broken and my coffee creamer spoiled. The toilet worked but made a very alarming and disturbing grinding sound every fifteen minutes. The bed was AWFUL, completely sunken in the middle so that no matter how I repositioned my body, I would roll into a groove in the center. And no microwave is accessible, so you have to hand your food over to a staff member for them to take it in the back and microwave it for you. This is insanely unsanitary. Spend $30 and put a microwave in the lobby. This could be a decent property but without properly functioning facilities or welcoming staff, I just didn't find redeeming qualities. Solid no.

I had the perfect B&B experience! The accommodations were absolutely top notch. Super comfy bed…read more Fireplace in the Bedroom. Delicious home made granola for breakfast. Roger and Gay, the Inn Keepers were a delight. I've stayed in a lot of B&B's on the west coast and this New Englander beats 'em all. I'll be back next year!

This B & B is at least 5 star. The breakfast is fabulous and the dialogue with the owners, Roger…read moreand Gay, makes dining their way of life. The rooms are wonderful with a real wood-burning fireplace. And the attention to detail in the house is just wonderful. Everything on the property shows pride of ownership from the food to the beautiful gardens. Our stay was something we will remember for a long time !!! Stan &Dianne King Beverly Hills,Ca

Loved loved loved this agency. I've never taken a trip where something didn't go wrong with our…read moreaccommodations, until I booked through these guys. 100% recommend. The place was gorgeous, very clean, we arrived after dark which was no problem because all the lights were left on to welcome us, AND they left us a gift basket. Can't go wrong. Thank you, we will be back!

We have rented quality properties on Okemo for the past 5 years. Normally we rent with Slopeside,…read morebut they had no properties available Christmas week. We found Inside Edge, and the properties were nice looking but very pricey. We decided to splurge. What a mistake! These folks are in completely over their heads, misrepresented the property and were non-responsive to problems. NEVER EVER RENT FROM THEM.

Very friendly owners. I was a hiking a section of the Appalachian Trail and they also did some…read moreshuttling for me. Free laundry included. The bed was really comfortable. Close to the ski resorts and not to far from town. Would definitely stay here again.