Where to stay near Smugglers’ Notch

Researched October 27, 2026 for the 2026–27 season4 sources, 3 official

The short answer

Stay in the Village at Smugglers’ Notch — all of the resort’s ski-in/ski-out condos are on Morse, the beginner mountain at the Village base, with trails and lifts over to Sterling and Madonna. Jeffersonville, about five miles away, is the nearest town.

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Families & beginners
Smugglers’ Notch Village

Condos on Morse, the beginner mountain at the Village base.

Ski-in/ski-out
Smugglers’ Notch Village

Ask for a unit near the Morse chairlift and the Village.

Off-mountain
Jeffersonville

The nearest town, about five miles away.

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Smugglers’ Notch’s areas, compared

Slopeside condo village

Smugglers’ Notch Village

Lifts: Morse Mountain lifts at the Village base, with lifts and traverse trails to Sterling and Madonna[1,2]
FamiliesBeginnersSki-in/ski-out condos

Why stay here

  • Resort lodging runs from studio condos to four- and five-bedroom townhouses, in the Village core at the base of Morse and in hillside communities such as West Hill, Highland Hills and North Hill.[3]
  • Morse, at the Village base, is the beginner mountain; Sterling suits intermediates, and Madonna has the steep natural terrain.[1]
  • Family extras include the Snowsports University, the Fun Zone indoor games, an indoor pool, glow-tubing and bonfires.[1]
  • From the Village East and Village West condos, the Village amenities are within about a 300-yard walk.[3]

Watch out for

  • Condo buildings vary a lot in age and price — ask for a newer unit near the Morse chairlift.[2,1]
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The nearest town

Jeffersonville

No lifts — bus or drive
Off-mountain diningValue

Why stay here

  • About five miles from the resort, with spots like The Cupboard.[4,1]

Watch out for

  • You’ll drive to the Village each day.[4]
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Getting around Smugglers’ Notch

  • Smugglers’ Notch is about 35 miles (45 minutes) from Burlington International Airport and about five miles from Jeffersonville.[4]

Questions people ask

Is there ski-in/ski-out lodging at Smugglers’ Notch?+

Yes — all of the resort’s ski-in/ski-out lodging is on Morse, the beginner mountain at the Village base.[2]

Is Smugglers’ Notch good for families?+

It’s built around them: Morse is the beginner mountain at the Village base, and the resort runs the Snowsports University, an indoor pool, the Fun Zone and evening activities.[1]

How far is Smugglers’ Notch from Burlington airport?+

About 35 miles, or 45 minutes, per the resort.[4]

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Sources

Every fact above links to where it came from. We re-check these before each season. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

  1. [1] Smugglers’ Notch Vermont Family Skiing — Family Ski Trips, 2017, updated October 2026. Read October 21, 2026.
  2. [2] The 8 Best Resorts for Ski-In/Ski-Out Lodging — Smugglers’ Notch Resort (Views from the Notch blog), c. January 2025 · official. Read October 21, 2026.
  3. [3] Our Resort Communities — Smugglers’ Notch Resort · official. Read October 27, 2026.
  4. [4] Driving Directions to Smugglers’ Notch Resort — Smugglers’ Notch Resort · official. Read October 27, 2026.