How often have you traveled through a small town and glimpsed its old, neglected train station and…read morewondered about the beautiful times that must have occurred there? Is that just me? Definitely not because if you find yourself in the sweet little town of Granville, NY, you're in for a treat: Mickey and Wayne have put their heart and soul into renovating the old Granville train station into a stunning bed and breakfast, the Station House B&B. When we arrived late in the evening to check in, Mickey was there to greet us and make us feel at home. And her kindness and grace poured over into every detail: from the historic photos, to the antique tables and chairs, to the timely holiday decorations, to the abundance of mugs and tea, which were always available. For which I say thank you! Because we were traveling in a party of 8, we occupied 4 of the 5 rooms, which was fantastic because that afforded us the opportunity to glimpse each cozy space. Three of the rooms have their own bathroom, but two have a shared bathroom. For us, it was no problem since we were all family. This one minor detail is something to consider when selecting your room. Each space is unique, from the name to the decor. Every detail is thoughtfully selected and creates a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel like you're coming home each night. Although the walls were a bit thin in our room, the Ticket Office, James F and I slept like rocks, we were so comfy! But it doesn't end there. Gotta get to the breakfast part, of course! Coffee was always ready at 7AM and breakfast at 8AM each morning. Well, oftentimes breakfast was waiting for us well past 8AM because some of our group are late risers. And my god, the breakfast spread presented each morning was fantastic: tea, coffee, orange juice, pancakes, french toast, bacon, ham, pastries, yogurt, pudding, it goes on! Basically, everything to keep our bellies happy and ready for the long days ahead. Truly, what hospitality! To Mickey and Wayne: thank you for creating such a friendly and beautiful B&B! As I sit and type this back in Denver, I'm longing for that wonderful breakfast spread! It was truly a pleasure to stay at the Station House B&B.

Just stayed this past weekend. What a lovely B&B!! We totally felt welcome and like we were family…read more The owners Mikey and Wayne were wonderful! They were great to chat with and just good down to earth people. We stated in the Freight Office. What a lovely spacious room and the bathroom was massive. Our beds were comfortable and the room temp was perfect. Ok, let's talk about the breakfast! WOW! It was more impressive than most 4-5 star hotels I've stayed at. There was a wide variety of food and everything was made to perfection. I honestly felt like when I used to go to my grandmas house...lots and lots of home cooked goodness! We totally can't wait to come back again. Love the place and owners!

Wonderful experience. Can't express enough just how at home Steve, the owner, will make you feel…read more On check in he gave me a history of the mansion and area, was pleasant and interesting. The room has everything you'll need for your stay. Clean and charming. The mansion is full of history and beauty. And every mornings homemade breakfast made by Steve's wife was delicious! And Steve is right there for a friendly chat. I've got to say, this is my best B&B experience I've had.

Overwhelming Owner…read more My family and I stayed there for our cousins wedding. For an old home filled with antiques it was surprising clean and charming. On the other hand the owner was completely overwhelming he would not stop talking to us during breakfast. My family and I wanted to talk about the wedding the night before and plan the day to do some sight seeing around the area, but we couldn't get a single word in with each other, because the owner so obnoxiously kept talking. He had to be the center of attention the whole time. Eventually some of us tried to have a side conversation but the owner kept talking to the others. We then had to talk louder to hear one another so the owner talked even louder. We all felt so overwhelmed after breakfast! In order to plan the day everyone had to congregate in my room with the door closed to get a talking moment away from him. We were so exasperated after that morning. I am so sorry to say this, but the owner has to be made aware of himself and future guests have to be made aware of this as well. About the food. We were served bacon and french toast. Although delicious one would think eggs and fruit would be at least be an option at a Bed and Breakfast.

Quaint get away with breath taking views , great rooms, clean with direct tv, micro wave, fridge,…read moreand coffee . Owners a gem with movies to boot. Great choice

An older motel that has charm and a beautiful view of the Green Mountains. It is not the Ritz…read more There is nothing fancy about this motel but it is clean, the beds are comfortable and the owners are extremely nice. I would stay there again.

Our quaint cottage room was spacious and lovely furnished with antiques. Bedding so soft and…read morecomfortable. Adding to this was the beautiful view of the clear water river behind our room with multiple fire pits with fire wood for our pleasure. We enjoyed sitting around the pit in the evening listening to tge water babbling pass and geese flying in and landing in the river. We would definitely come here again. Also short 2 blocks from shopping and restaurants downtown Woodstock.

We celebrated our engagement here and had an incredible dinner! We enjoyed steak, soup, spaghetti…read morealle vongole, and more. The service was very sweet and offered us celebratory champagne. The whole evening and vibe felt warm and special!

The food was absolutely delicious. Great service. Hope to go back. Pasta bolognese was my dinner…read moreand shared with 6 year old grandson. He loved it too. Brussels sprouts were amazing.

Yes, highly recommend for the food. We enjoyed the cheese board, salmon and shepherds pie for our…read moremains. The kids said the pasta was overly buttery, but kids are picky. I was glad they offered a kids menu. The flourless cake and mint ice cream were very good. The only thing lacking was our server, not very attentive. We had to flag them down to ask for what we needed because they never checked in. I would still recommend it, we might get a better server next time.

An amazing escape! Secluded, serene, spacious, SPECIAL. Secluded: No window treatments needed for…read moreprivacy -- leaving the vista of the mountains to their awe-inspiring glory. Serene: So easy to disconnect and reconnect with peace and beauty. Spacious: No ducking through low ceilings or cramped bathrooms -- abundant space indoors and outdoors while maintaining the cozy and historic feelings associated with the area. SPECIAL: Vermont is a special place and Glenn and Kay reflect the life and beauty of Vermont to all those around them. You will not be disappointed!

Kay and Glenn are warm, gracious hosts and we enjoyed our stay immensely. Our cabin was spacious…read moreand well-decorated and we appreciated the beautiful, quiet environs. I strongly recommend The Pond Mountain Inn.

Airbnbs or bed and breakfasts are usually more our cup of tea, but the four humans of our family…read morerecently squeezed into a double queen bedroom at Hampton Inn Rutland for the camaraderie of staying with other ski team families. It was a blast and the hotel was quite pleasant for the genre (mid-range, family friendly). Pros: - There's a nice common room downstairs with a fireplace, where we were able to gather with a big group of friends and share dinner. It's also where breakfast is served in the a.m. - Breakfast service begins at 6 a.m. -- great for those who need an early start. - My kiddos love "Hotel Breakfast" as they call it, and this was no exception. There are two DIY waffle irons with lots of wonderfully unhealthy toppings; hot mini omelettes, sausage, and potatoes; muffins, bagels, toast; cold cereal and oatmeal; fruit salad and whole fruit. - We either had very quiet neighbors or the walls are reasonably well soundproofed. - There's a small, heated pool. It's hyperchlorinated as most hotel pools are, but a nice place to congregate and relax with friends after skiing. - There's a small, but adequate gym -- and a conference room should you need it. - The hotel adjoins a shopping complex that includes a Hannaford's supermarket, an Office Depot and a Michael's. Convenient for friends who had to find poster board for a school project due the following Monday. And we picked up fruit trays and dessert for our team dinner. - The hotel is dog friendly! We traveled without our pup this time, but did get to hang with some great guest canines. This is a massive plus in our book. - Beds were quite comfortable and staff were nice! Two people even dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus to say hello to the kids at dinner. :) Cons: - The elevator was out of order during our stay, so those of us staying on the third floor with lots of ski gear to carry up and down got a GREAT workout. - The pool is quite small, more of a cooler-than-usual hot tub than anything else -- so don't expect to swim laps. - There's no fan or ventilation in the bathroom. After four showers, it gets pretty steamy. Neutral: - It's about 30 minutes from Killington Mountain. There are more proximate, dog friendly hotels (e.g. Killington Mountain Lodge) and Airbnbs, but Hampton Inn Rutland may be better priced. - Our room temperature defaulted to 68 or 69 F. I love that it's eco-friendly and it was a good temperature for putting on ski gear -- but we usually keep our home a bit warmer than this. You can change the temperature of course, but ours kept defaulting to the cooler setting at night. - We're not big TV watchers, but for those who are, I think you need to sign in to Netflix, Disney+, etc... with your own account logins. The hotel does not have its own subscriptions. Overall, this was a great, budget-friendly place to stay with a group!

What a disappointment. To start its showing its age, carpets are old and dirty, riddled with…read morestains. The large bedroom is dark with little character, and almost no artwork. The TV is so small (estimate 36 inch ) and in the corner so far away. No fridge and when I called for ice the told me it was on a different floor but we had no ice bucket, it took them over a hour and a half to deliver one. The bathroom had terrible lighting and my wife couldn't put her makeup on. The entire suite is very old and needs a major upgrade before i stayed here again.

For the 2nd time in a couple of years I stayed at the Upper Pass Lodge as part of a ski trip…read more Located at the base of Magic Mountain in Londonderry, Vt. it is conveniently about halfway between Okemo and Mount Snow where we had planned to ski on the Epic Pass. Upper Pass is a very nice ski lodge with a nice Vermont feel. The room was spacious and clean and in addition to the main bedroom there was a smaller bedroom with bunk beds and a sink. The decor was nice without being overbearing. Plenty of room, good TV, a desk and couple of comfortable beds. The bathroom was fine with a good shower. There was a small coffee maker in the room and they also stocked the room with some breakfast bars. The rooms do not have a refrigerator or microwave. In the lobby of the lodge is the Red Slate restaurant and bar which are not open on Monday or Tuesday. There is also a nice living room with a fireplace, couches and lots of games. Upper Pass Lodge is an excellent option if you are looking to stay in the Londonderry area. The lodge is welcoming and friendly, it has a great feel as an independent hotel, plus on the times I have stayed it has offered outstanding value for lodging on a Vermont ski trip. Okemo is about 1/2 hour away and Mount Snow is a bit further. The Upper Pass Lodge does hospitality right.

In Londonderry VT we stayed here for a weekend in March to ski at Magic Mountain. It is walking…read moredistance to the mountain, it is clean, the on site restaurant and bar are awesome, great food, and the staff is very friendly. The downside is it extremely loud, we stayed on the first floor, the people above us, we heard every step, like the floor makes cracking noises. It is dog friendly, nice, but when someone leaves their dog at 8am and it barks incessantly, not cool. An update of the pillows would also be nice.

From the moment we walked into the Hostel I felt at home. Our hosts Eliza and Justin were…read morewelcoming and uber friendly throughout the stay. We stayed in the bunk house we had plenty of space, the mattress were super comfy. The bathroom was spacious, clean, modern, the soft TP (cause that's important) and had plenty of hot water... What more could a girl want! Eliza & Justin also provide free homemade granola, cereal, and coffee for guests before you hit the slopes (just minutes from the Okemo base lodge). I recommend trying the Chai tea - it's out of your mind good!! Tip: Book directly via their www it's cheaper then airbnb Thank you Eliza & Justin for a perfect stay!

Eliza and Justin have created exactly the kind of place in which I love to stay. From the moment we…read morearrived, it felt like we were in a friend's well-appointed house. As a bonus, that friend happens to have a very nicely stocked bar downstairs. Justin showed us around and up to our room. After putting our bags down, went to the bar for a drink and I was impressed with how comfortable the place felt. While we were sitting enjoying a very nice beer and some Chartreuse, plates of food and desserts passed by that looked amazing. We didn't get to sample them, but I'll be sure to do so next time! In the communal kitchen, they offer complimentary homemade granola with Vermont yogurt and milk for breakfast, which was quite yummy. There is also drip coffee, and espresso drinks for a small fee. When we come back for a longer stay, it will be great to make use of the very nice kitchen to cook some meals. We stayed in the bunk style room which had plenty of space and super comfy mattresses and linens. The bathroom was immaculately cared for as was the rest of the hostel. They also have a heated mudroom so you can keep your skiing/riding gear out of the main building but still warm for the morning. Thanks Eliza and Justin, it was really a great stay and we hope to get back there soon!

Incredible location, staff, food...we just loved it! We stayed in a beautiful suite with a…read morefireplace, so charming! Wish we could have stayed longer! A beautiful setting, we would love to check it out over the Holiday's

I've been going here since the 70's and the quality just never changes. I consider this place to…read moreset the standard for hospitality in Vermont. Well appointed comfortable rooms, food is always amazing. Our past stay my wife who has MS had a setback as we arrived. The compassion and helpfulness of the night staff Alex that night just brings me to tears. Then He slid a note under our door before leaving to say the morning staff would fetch our breakfast from the Dorset Bakery (also phenomenal ) and bring it to our room. Which they did. Dorset village is a prize as well. We will be back. Often! As my wife's condition permits. And thanks again for making what could have been an awful night for us, one that we will never forget and always be grateful for,