Stowe, Vermont
Bluebird Cady Hill Lodge
Retro trailside lodge
Stowe, Vermont
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
LarkRetro trailside lodge
This reimagined 1970s roadside lodge operates as an unfussy base camp, built for long days outdoors and fireside evenings.
What it’s good at
Notable
Birch-paneled walls, high ceilings and leather Togo chairs anchor the fireside lobby.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A throwback to Stowe’s roadside lodges of the ’70s, Bluebird Cady Hill has been reimagined with a design-forward sensibility.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Cady Hill Forest trails branch directly off the grounds, while Stowe village and Mount Mansfield are minutes away.
The rooms
Wood-paneled bedrooms pair plaid wool blankets with dedicated gear storage, giving hiking boots and heavy packs plenty of room.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An unheated outdoor pool overlooks the pines, and a second heated pool sits indoors under potted palms.
The hot tub
The outdoor hot tub sits on the deck among tall pines, ringed by Adirondack chairs.
At the table
Morning begins with filled bagels and hot coffee at the bar, giving way to grilled cheese and cocktails by evening.
How it began
Once the Golden Eagle Resort, the property was completely overhauled in 2023 into a retro trailside outpost.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.