I have been searching through the Resort Directory in RCI for a timeshare in Stowe, VT. There are only two and this one looked like the nicest but the last review on TUG was in 2011. Has anyone been there in the past two years? Would you recommend this for our family. There will probably be 10 or 12 of us. I know we will need two units to cover this amount of people. We're not planning to go until August, 2019. My granddaughter just accepted a job in Burlington, VT and I think this is the closest timeshare to that town. If there are other areas that would be in close proximity to Burlington ~ please let me know. I am unfamiliar with New England States and would love to visit her and see some of this beautiful state. We are also members in II but The Trapp Family Lodge looks like it would be very difficult to exchange into.
Mountainside is an older resort in Stowe. A lot of the units have long, steep stairs outside. But- it is convenient to the town of Stowe, which is lovely and has lots of restaurants and shops. I have not stayed there but know people who have. Trapp Family Lodge is really nice. No matter where you stay in the area I recommend visiting Trapp and doing a tour if you can.
What I recommend is to try to get into Smugglers Notch Resort, in Jeffersonville/Cambridge, where we own. It is about 1.5 hours into Burlington. We do that drive to Burlington all the time when we are there. The resort is big and has accommodations that would suit your family. Many of the 3 bedroom units sleep 10 people. They have tons of activities, there are plenty of things to do in the area, and it is a short drive to Stowe through "the Notch".
Anything you need to know, just ask. We have owned at Smugglers Notch (Smuggs for short) since 1999.