TL;DR
• Lark Hotels – A stylish Stowe property with understated charm
• Modern design – Friendly, hip interiors behind a tidy exterior
• Prime location – Walking distance to downtown and Recreation Path
• Check prices here
Yet another Stowe-based offering from the area’s hotel bigwig Lark Hotels, Field Guide Lodge is an understated modern boutique hotel with a hidden personality.
From the outside, the place feels a bit monotonous, if neat and tidy. Inside, however, you’ll find super-friendly, quite hip places to rest, revel, and prepare for your next adventure.
The location, also, is one of the best in town. Almost everything you need is walking distance, from the quaint charm of downtown Stowe to the natural loveliness of the Recreation Path.
What are the rooms like?
• Rooms – 30 in total, rustic-chic with modern touches
• Variety – Lodge, Summit, Trail House, and three Cottages
• Comfort – Plush linens, robes, seating, mini fridges, smart TVs
• Extras – Some suites with fireplaces, sleeper sofas, bathtubs
• Bathrooms – Wood or white walls, roomy showers, botanical toiletries
• See each room in detail here
Rooms have a contemporary vibe with cute rustic touches like live edge wooden headboards and chickadee wallpaper.
They have shades of gray with lively color touches throughout.
Accommodation areas are the main Lodge and Summit rooms, freestanding Trail House and three sweet Cottages with roomy and dog-friendly suites.
Among these there are many different options with a variety of amenities from fireplaces to sleeper sofas.
Whatever you choose will be quite comfortable, as all rooms feature absolutely lush linens, comfy seating, mini fridges, Bluetooth radios, smart TVs, and cute robes.
Bathrooms are either earthy wood or clean white walls with roomy showers and a couple luxurious bathtubs in certain suites.
The botanical Lather toiletries are delightful.
What are prices like?
And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?
• Common spaces – Warm, wood-beamed interiors and free coffee
• Après Only – Onsite bar with local beers, bourbon, small plates
• Relaxation – Hot tub and partner spa in nearby Waterbury
• Outdoor pool – Seasonal summer pool for refreshing dips
• Concierge – Personalized service
Outside the rooms, there’s still plenty to enjoy. The common areas are friendly and warm, all wood beams and contemporary accents that perfectly embody the charm of the hotel. There’s even free coffee.
Hang out by the communal fireplace, or the outdoor fire it, play some of the complimentary games, or just chat with a cocktail from Après Only, the on-site bar and lounge.
Definitely inspired by the ski-lodge tradition, the cozy bar offers an impressive list of local beers, a nice selection of bourbons, and small plates of upscale bar food.
For some good post-ski pampering, you’ll have a hot tub available and a spa partner in nearby Waterbury.
The outdoor pool opens in summer, an excellent spot to refresh after a summer hike.
If you have any other needs, questions, or requests, the personalized concierge will be ready to help you out.
How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?
• Location – At the start of Mountain Road, edge of town
• Downtown – Cafés, boutiques, galleries, and farmer’s market
• Outdoors – Recreation Path, hikes, skiing, scenic drives
• Nearby nature – Mount Mansfield, Stowe Mountain, Putnam Forest
• Local charm – Covered bridges, antiques, farm stands
Mountain Road, the main thoroughfare leading out of Stowe, is both a popular, and ideal location for a ski lodge/hotel.
The Field Guide sits at the beginning, right at the edge of town.
The downtown area features cafés, cute boutique shops, art galleries and more. It’s basically everything you’d expect from a New England ski town, with an extra dose of being one of the most popular and well-regarded.
On Sundays you can visit the Stowe Farmer’s Market to try out some excellent produce and locally-made snacks.
Thanks to the Stowe Recreation Path, you can do some outdoor adventuring entirely on foot, but you’ll probably want some wheels (two or four, there are plenty of options for each) to see everything there is to see.
Mount Mansfield and Stowe Mountain are an easy drive, with Putnam State Forest nearby as well.
Once you’re driving around you’ll catch many hidden gems, like covered bridges, antique stores, farm stands and more.
And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?
Some things guests liked:
“Room was spacious. Good selection at breakfast. Plenty of common areas to sit/gather. Great location in town….”
“The location was perfect as it was within walking distance of the Main Street area with shops and restaurants. The property looked like it was recently refurbished. There were many sitting areas throughout the hotel both inside and out. The breakfast food was good. Our room and bathroom were very clean and well maintained. The air conditioner worked well. The employees were very friendly….”
Some things guests didn’t like:
”The breakfast was almost gone by 9 every day. We were upgraded to the summit room as my mom couldn’t do stairs. The room was very small and had no space for luggage. Bathroom was even smaller with no water pressure….”
”It would be helpful if there is a business nook/center with a laptop and all in one printer and scanner….”
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