Stowe, Vermont
Outbound Stowe
Riverfront mountain basecamp
Stowe, Vermont
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
Outbound HotelsRiverfront mountain basecamp
Nine wooded acres along the river run like a casual camp, gathering hikers and skiers around fire pits each evening.
“Think of this motel-style property, part of the new Outbound chain with other outposts in Jackson Hole and Mammoth Lakes, as a hipster basecamp with Scandi minimalist decor.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Freestanding A-frame cabins with floor-to-ceiling glass look onto the riverbank and wooded grounds.
Listed
Sprawling nine-acre grounds hold communal fire pits and the region's largest outdoor pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
a hybrid of glamping and hipster summer camp complete with communal fire pits surrounded by Adirondack chairs, a stylish all-day eatery, and one of the largest outdoor swimming pools in the area.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The back lawn connects directly to the Stowe Recreation Path, giving runners and cyclists five miles of paved riverside trail.
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The rooms
Thirteen standalone A-frame cabins look into the forest through floor-to-ceiling glass, outfitted with kitchenettes and streamlined furnishings.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Striped loungers ring the heated swimming pool beneath pine trees, set beside an outdoor year-round hot tub.
The spa
Restaurant
Eastside Bar + Bites
Paper lanterns hang over checkerboard floors inside, and the pergola patio serves Vermont craft drafts and griddled comfort fare.
How it began
The property operated as the Town & Country motor lodge from 1975 before a complete redesign in 2024.
Stowe
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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.