von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort
An Austrian-style Stowe lodge with on-site brewery and Bierhall, family history artifacts, and mountain trails.
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The von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort offers an Austrian mountain retreat in Stowe, featuring historic family artifacts and photos of Maria throughout the property. Guests consistently praise the on-site brewery and Bierhall for Austrian lagers, schnitzel, and soft pretzels, alongside expansive walking and biking trails. However, some guests note dated room decor, erratic shower water temperatures that fluctuate from hot to cold, and occasional views overlooking construction and dumpsters. 111449
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What travelers noticed
- Guests widely enjoy dining at the Bierhall and brewery, praising Austrian lagers, schnitzel, pretzels with cheese, and complimentary warm banana bread. 1113
- Reviewers appreciate the historic ambiance created by Von Trapp family artifacts and photos of Maria decorating the lodge walls. 14
- The resort staff receives consistent praise for friendly service and helpful outdoor recommendations, such as skiing to the cabin for hot soup and drinks. 5
The catch
Who it's for
- — Fans of Von Trapp family history
- — Craft beer and Austrian food lovers
- — Skiers and outdoor trail enthusiasts
Skip it if
- — Travelers wanting ultra-modern room decor
- — Guests sensitive to shower temperature fluctuations
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“Not only was my room spacious and came with its own balcony but there's a focus on comfy common areas around the hotel t…”
youtube.com0:38“Yeah, it was a nice buffet. Nice little buffet. Food was delicious. It's $26 a person, just kind of a flat rate.”
youtube.com1:31“I really enjoyed my black bean and Ferro burger with locally sourced mushrooms and housemade pickles”
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
91Location
96Room
88- “The lodge went all out on its Christmas decor. There were multiple elaborately decorated Christmas trees scattered throughout the property, each with a different theme, and a pamphlet at the front desk challenged visitors to find each of them during their stay.” 13
- “Not that the room itself was disappointing. On the contrary, we found the room absolutely adorable! It was large and cozy, and I can honestly say that while in the room, I could have sworn I was in a foreign country as opposed to Northern Vermont.” 1
Service
88Bed & Sleep
90- “The bed was comfy and the bathroom had a huge soaking tub.” 14
Value
82- “There were Von Trapp artifacts all over the lodge. Pictures of Maria and the family were found on all the walls. Seeing all the family photos alone was worth staying there.” 14
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Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 581 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 581 comparable hotels.
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- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
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View the 39 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “With its delicious food offerings, cozy accommodations, and fun array of activities - plus its proximity to Stowe's skiing - it was a great choice for a winter retreat with a European vibe without having to leave the East Coast.” 13
- “Check out the Von Trapp Brewery and Bierhall, located at the Von Trapp Lodge, for authentic Austrian lager and food. I recommend trying their pretzel and schnitzel!” 11
- “For an entree, Lauren selected the Beef Cheek Sauerbraten, which was made with locally raised beef and Vermont Crème Fraîche served over a bed of braised red cabbage. It was so tender she could cut it with a spoon!” 1
- “However I do vividly remember the dinner we had there. 6 course dinner that was one of the best meals I have ever had. When they came around with the dessert tray filled with all the bavarian desserts, it was just the icing on the cake, so to speak.” 6
- “We celebrated Lauren's birthday dinner in the main dining room, which was an intimate setting for some delectable European style cuisine.” 1
- “I was pleasantly surprised to find out that not only was the dining room super convenient (it was in the same building as our room) and cozy, but the food was also outstanding.” 13
- “Our server told us the most traditional dish on the menu was the schnitzel, and the most popular was the beef duet. But I had no regrets about my order; the filet was cooked to perfection.” 13
- “For dessert we enjoyed a fresh berry tart from their on site Austrian Bakery, and found the crust to be impeccably tender while the filling was just the right amount of tart and sweetness without being overpowering.” 1
- “For lunch, we split that day's soup special, an Austrian potato soup, which surpassed the previous evening's corn chowder, and my daughter enjoyed mac and cheese and a mixed fruit bowl.” 13
- “To start our meal, we had a complimentary bread basket with rolls and warm, melt-in-your-mouth banana bread.” 13
- “Breakfast was buffet-style, with standards like Belgian waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, and fruit. But the real star of the meal was the warm maple syrup. It tasted like pure Vermont heaven.” 13
- “I highly recommend visiting the brewery, it's a fun environment and the food is good!” 9
- “The food was fresh and well seasoned. The pretzels with cheese were a favorite.” 5
- “For dessert, we split the linzer torte, which was flaky, delicious, and not too heavy.” 13
- “The following morning we started the day with breakfast at the resorts bakery and coffee shop. There was free tea and coffee for guests. The croissants were our favorite.” 5
- “There were Von Trapp artifacts all over the lodge. Pictures of Maria and the family were found on all the walls. Seeing all the family photos alone was worth staying there.” 14
- “The staff was impeccably warm and friendly and the lodge itself was just the right mix of rustic, quaint, and adorable.” 1
- “mont weekend trip ideas check out our Stowe and Trapp Family Lodge [...] We stayed here last Fall. We stayed here last Fall. Views are amazing!” 9
- “All of the hotel employees were very friendly and helpful, which made the trip even better.” 9
- “Upon arrival the staff were very friendly and helpful.” 5
- “Yeah, it was a nice buffet. Nice little buffet. Food was delicious. It's $26 a person, just kind of a flat rate.” On camera101:31
- “The Lodge is nicely decorated and is welcoming for guests.” 9
- “The lady at the ticket counter was very helpful and recommended that we ski to the cabin where they sell hot drinks and soup.” 5
- “The rooms are very clean, and ours had a wonderful view of the gardens and the mountains from the balcony. Although I did enjoy the room, personally I thought it felt a bit dated. This is in part due to the dark furniture and the carpet.” 9
- “The spacious room fit us (and the ridiculous amount of stuff traveling with a toddler requires) easily, and we had access to a shared balcony - perfect for taking in the snowy views.” 13
- “The Von Trapp family still own the lodge and if you're lucky you may see one of them while you're there (unfortunately, I was not lucky). We booked the Salzburg Suite because it was huge and I'd love to go to Salzburg someday. The room was huge, way more space than we needed.” 14
- “Not only was my room spacious and came with its own balcony but there's a focus on comfy common areas around the hotel too” On camera120:38
- “The rooms are very clean, and ours had a wonderful view of the gardens and the mountains from the balcony.” 9
- “Don't remember much about the room, although I sure it was nice, just not memorable.” 6
- “The lodge went all out on its Christmas decor. There were multiple elaborately decorated Christmas trees scattered throughout the property, each with a different theme, and a pamphlet at the front desk challenged visitors to find each of them during their stay.” 13
- “Most disappointingly, we had a view of construction workers and dumpsters. I wish I would have reserved a cheaper room, as it seemed like they had a better view.” 14
- “The bed was comfy and the bathroom had a huge soaking tub. It has a tiny TV that had a weird ratio you had to reset, which bothered the Husband but made no difference to me.” 14
- “Not that the room itself was disappointing. On the contrary, we found the room absolutely adorable! It was large and cozy, and I can honestly say that while in the room, I could have sworn I was in a foreign country as opposed to Northern Vermont.” 1
- “Hiking around the property is great. It's in a beautiful location with a tremendout amount of acreage.” 6
- “Located at the foot of Mount Mansfield, the state's highest peak, Stowe is a prime location for skiing, hiking, and other recreation.” 13
- “The town of Stowe features a quaint downtown area with shops and restaurants, as well as beautiful natural features and unique cultural activities.” 2
- “The bed was comfy and the bathroom had a huge soaking tub.” 14
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- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
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- 16Trapp Family Lodge - Stowe, VT : r/XCDownhillreddit.comForum thread2025-12-16Recent1 quote used
“Be sure to stop at the "Cabin" for home made soups, brownies and trail snacks.”
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- 14Hotel Review: Trapp Family Lodge - Saves Lives Will Travelsavesliveswilltravel.comReview site2022-06-26Ageing7 quotes used
“There were Von Trapp artifacts all over the lodge. Pictures of Maria and the family were found on all the walls. Seeing all the family photos alone was worth staying there.”
Read originalsavesliveswilltravel.com - 5Von Trapp Family Lodgegettinglosttogether.comReview site2022-03-10Ageing4 quotes used
“Upon arrival the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Read originalgettinglosttogether.com - 11Staying At The Von Trapp Lodge In Stowe, Vermonttheabroadblog.comReview site2021-03-25Ageing1 quote used
“Check out the Von Trapp Brewery and Bierhall, located at the Von Trapp Lodge, for authentic Austrian lager and food. I recommend trying their pretzel and schnitzel!”
Read originaltheabroadblog.com - 4Von Trapp Lodge. Stowe,VT : r/vermontreddit.comForum thread2020-10-04Ageing1 quote used
“salacious-crumm • 6y ago There is a beautiful hotel onsite and some walking and biking trails. There is a beautiful hotel onsite and some walking and biking trails. We were just day trippers so we only had access to the…”
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