BRANDYWINE

📍Sagamore Hills, Ohio, USA

🎿 Park Rat 🟢 Beginner Friendly 🤙 Local's Favorite Unlimited on Epic

Photo: Dixon / courtesy of Vail Resorts · Official resort media-use permission · Photo details

Vertical drop: 264 ft^*
Skiable terrain: 52 acres^*
Avg snowfall: 65 in^*
Lifts: 6^*

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

CAK

Akron-Canton Airport

About 20–40 minutes

drive time

✈️

CLE

Cleveland Hopkins International

About 20–40 minutes

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Brandywine is at 1146 West Highland Road in the Cleveland–Akron area. Boston Mills is a separate base at 7100 Riverview Road. Use the address on your booking and arrange your own journey between the areas; do not assume a shuttle or interchangeable rental returns. Allow time for winter roads, parking and check-in.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Stanford House

vacation-rental · In Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Peninsula; drive to Brandywine

A practical option for a family gathering or ski group booking together. The rental includes the house’s bedrooms, shared living and dining spaces, kitchen and linens, with the Towpath Trail nearby. Arrange a whole-house stay and check the layout and arrival details with the host.

Family gatheringsSki groups booking an entire houseNational park stays

🍳Kitchen

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, kitchen.

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Nearby stay

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakwood Village-Cleveland

hotel · In Oakwood Village near I-480 and I-271; drive to Brandywine

A practical hotel base for families combining skiing with visits around the Cuyahoga Valley. Breakfast and parking simplify the trip, and the indoor pool offers an option after the drive back. Choose your room layout and check pet arrangements directly with the hotel.

FamiliesHilton Honors travelersIndoor-pool stays

🏊Heated indoor pool🐕Pet-friendly rooms; confirm policy and charges

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Heated indoor pool, Pet-friendly rooms; confirm policy and charges.

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Nearby stay

Motel 6 Richfield, OH

motel · In Richfield off I-80; drive to Brandywine

Useful for travelers who want a simple room between ski sessions. Coin laundry can help on a longer trip; check the room configuration and pet conditions before booking. Allow for road conditions on the separate drive to Brandywine.

Simple overnight staysTravelers with petsTrips needing laundry access

🐕Pets accepted; check current conditions

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Pets accepted; check current conditions.

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland

hotel · Downtown Cleveland; drive to Brandywine

A city base for combining skiing with Cleveland dining and cultural visits. The restaurant and lounge make evenings at the hotel convenient. Plan the drive to Brandywine around road conditions and your ski session; ask the hotel about any wellness facilities or treatments that matter to your stay.

couplesluxury seekersMarriott loyalists

🐕Dogs accepted subject to hotel policy

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Confirm hot-tub access with the hotel, Confirm pool access with the hotel, Ask about available treatments and wellness facilities. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Dogs accepted subject to hotel policy.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, Confirm hot-tub access with the hotel, Confirm pool access with the hotel, Ask about available treatments and wellness facilities.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Inn at Brandywine Falls

inn · In Cuyahoga Valley National Park at Brandywine Falls, Sagamore Hills; drive to Brandywine

A small historic inn for couples and park-focused stays, with access to the falls and nearby hiking and biking trails. Coordinate breakfast with the inn if you plan an early ski start, and plan the separate drive to Brandywine.

couplesromantic getawaysnature lovers

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Brandywine, compare a booked room or rental around Sagamore Hills with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

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Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

No pets allowed on the ski area premises. Service animals only. No pet facilities on site.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Brandywine Ski Resort, BMBW

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically mid December to early March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://www.bmbw.com; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Boston Mills/Brandywine arrival ↗Separate bases: BostonMills7100RiverviewRd;Brandywine1146WHighlandRd. Lessons meet atSki&RideSchoolTent outsideMainBaseLodge; rentals picked up in rentalroom,helmet available separately. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland — official overview ↗Downtown Cleveland, hotel rooms/suites, TURN Bar + Kitchen and fitness center, dogs permitted subject to policy; current booking code CLERZ. Spa/pool/hot-tub claims not supported by this page. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stanford House — host-authored overnight listing ↗Exact Stanford House in Peninsula/CVNP; whole-house rental with 9 bedrooms/30 beds, shared facilities, equipped kitchen and supplied linens. This host listing supplies overnight booking scope. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stanford House — Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park ↗Conservancy identifies the historic farmhouse at 6093 Stanford Road, Peninsula; event/retreat page is not itself evidence of overnight booking scope. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park — Lodging ↗NPS page updated Sep28,2026 names Inn at Brandywine Falls, open all year, 8230 Brandywine Road/Sagamore Hills, six-room historic B&B overlooking falls, breakfast and nearby trails; corrected operator domain. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakwood Village–Cleveland — Hilton ↗Exact property in Oakwood Village near I-480/I-271, rooms/suites, hot breakfast, parking, heated indoor pool and pet-friendly rooms. Excluded irrelevant templated Home2 breakfast paragraph. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Motel 6 Richfield, OH — official property ↗5171 Brecksville Road, Richfield, off I-80; motel rooms, free Wi-Fi, coin laundry, nearby restaurant and pets accepted. No exact price, occupancy promise or free-pet claim. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Boston Mills/Brandywine lessons ↗Group and private ski/snowboard instruction; lift access and equipment normally separate; programme booking defines inclusions. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Boston Mills/Brandywine rental offering ↗Official site supports ski/snowboard rental fleet and advance booking. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Boston Mills/Brandywine private lessons ↗Private ski/snowboard instruction tailored to individual goals; lift and rentals normally separate. Currentlessonselectionandlocationgovernbooking. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Dining | Boston Mills Brandywine Resort ↗Brandywine Café is upstairs in the Main Lodge and offers grab-and-go food; Drifters is upstairs next to the café and strictly 21+. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Winking Lizard Tavern — Peninsula ↗Official branch page identifies Peninsula and presents American tavern food plus beer, wine and liquor menus. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Winking Lizard Tavern — Locations ↗Official directory lists Peninsula at 1615 Main Street and requires guests under 21 to have a parent/legal guardian after 5 PM. Richfield is absent; absence alone does not prove closure. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Brandywine official hours / current-season information ↗
The official hours page still describes 2025–26 closure; exact 2026–27 opening and closing dates were not found there.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

CAK

Akron-Canton Airport

About 20–40 minutes

drive time

✈️

CLE

Cleveland Hopkins International

About 20–40 minutes

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Stanford House

vacation-rental · In Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Peninsula; drive to Brandywine

Family gatheringsSki groups booking an entire houseNational park stays

🍳Kitchen

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, kitchen.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakwood Village-Cleveland

hotel · In Oakwood Village near I-480 and I-271; drive to Brandywine

FamiliesHilton Honors travelersIndoor-pool stays

🏊Heated indoor pool🐕Pet-friendly rooms; confirm policy and charges

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Heated indoor pool, Pet-friendly rooms; confirm policy and charges.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Motel 6 Richfield, OH

motel · In Richfield off I-80; drive to Brandywine

Simple overnight staysTravelers with petsTrips needing laundry access

🐕Pets accepted; check current conditions

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Pets accepted; check current conditions.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland

hotel · Downtown Cleveland; drive to Brandywine

couplesluxury seekersMarriott loyalists

🐕Dogs accepted subject to hotel policy

Features to ask about

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Dogs accepted subject to hotel policy.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, Confirm hot-tub access with the hotel, Confirm pool access with the hotel, Ask about available treatments and wellness facilities.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Inn at Brandywine Falls

inn · In Cuyahoga Valley National Park at Brandywine Falls, Sagamore Hills; drive to Brandywine

couplesromantic getawaysnature lovers

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

No pets allowed on the ski area premises. Service animals only. No pet facilities on site.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →