At our Waitsfield, VT inn, we are dedicated to providing our guests with a clean, friendly and no-fuss lodging experience with modern amenities at a great value. This simple vision is at the core of everything we do. We’ve worked hard to create a place where travelers of all kinds can truly rest and relax, while enjoying the endless outdoor activities and things to do in the Mad River Valley. We invite you to return season after season to the White Horse Lodge in Vermont, where you’ll feel as if it’s your own home away from home.
A Family Owned Waitsfield, VT Inn

Our Vision
We Welcome Guests of All Kinds

See How the White Horse Lodge Came to Be
An Authentic Waitsfield Ski Lodge
In 2015, while looking for a home on the river, we stumbled upon The Golden Lion Riverside Inn in Warren, which became the Warren Lodge. In 2019 we decided to jump into another adventure when we purchased The Garrison, just down the hill from Mad River Glen, and created the Mad River Lodge. The White Horse Lodge, a Waitsfield, VT boutique hotel is our third property in the Mad River Valley, and we couldn’t be more excited! We invite you to come experience any of our lodging properties and allow us to share our love of the area with you, your family, or your group!

Meet the Franc Family
Proud Owners of the White Horse Lodge
Hi, we’re the Franc family! We first came to the Mad River Valley when we tagged along with some friends on a ski trip in 2013. We had no idea of what to expect, but it was love at first sight! We began coming back to “The Valley” throughout the year to experience all the seasons. We knew the snowy winters were great but we also came to appreciate the hiking, swimming and cool mountain air in the summer, and of course were awestruck with the magnificent foliage season! But more so than the area’s natural beauty, we connected to its palpable sense of community, which was what truly led to our move to the area.
How to Find White Horse Lodge
Enjoy the Scenic Drive Through Vermont
Airports Near the White Horse Lodge
- Burlington International Airport, Burlington, VT – 55 minute drive.
- Lebanon Municipal Airport, West Lebanon, NH – 80 minute drive.
- Plattsburgh Airport, Plattsburgh, NY – 2 hour drive.