Santa's Workshop Vacations

We booked here so that we could gain easy access to the Lamoille Biketrail . The trail is only about 6 miles away . I was not aware of the extra fees to access the pools and other recreational activities around Smugglers Nodge. It was rather expensive per day 89$ per person daily . I liked the convenience of the location. The condo was comfortable with plenty of towels and extra pillows. Well equipped kitchen .

Located in a nice place, but just be informed - this is a privately owned property by wrote task (not a Smuggler’s notch property). Expedia does not mention this while booking. Expedia also misguides when it says you will have access to all the resort amenities. It was shocking to find out after a non-refundable booking that a separate company owns Telemark rentals, and that it is not associated with Smuggler’s notch. That can be a deal breaker for many. Address provided was 1.5 miles away from the actual location. Terrible experience with that. Also, check-in time is 5 pm (not 4), and they charge you security deposit after you book. Very surprising. Property itself was good. No complaints about it.

Our single night stay at Outbound Stowe was good. As it was a quick overnight stay we didn't utilize some of the features of the hotel. The restaurant was closed on the day we arrived, but there are many nearby. The pool area was very nice though the water was cold in August, so we spent more time in the hot tub. They have connected the hotel to the Stowe Recreational Path that runs along the river with a beautiful bridge nearby. And there is more hiking available across the street at Cady Hill Forest. You can rent gear from the hotel if needed.