What an attractive facility! The staff was beyond friendly and helpful, the amenities were…read morecharming, the grounds and building were beautiful. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. If in the area again I wouldn't look elsewhere. We really enjoyed everything here. Some things to know since they are a little different than a typical spot: 1) No refrigeration in our room. Not sure if all rooms are like that. There's a community fridge behind the bar and it worked just fine for us. 2) Ice is in a small freezer behind the bar that they refill from the kitchen. It worked for us. 3) Breakfast is pretty similar from day to day. Little egg cups (crustless quiche) and an amazing yogurt that you can customize however you wish. Fresh bagels and breads. Coffee setup is well organized and works well. 4) The people are wonderful. As good as it gets. 5) Great rooms. Ours had a very comfortable bed and pillows, a small sitting area where we had a bottle of wine with friends very comfortably and a large bathroom with a great shower and separate tub. 6) No TVs but excellent Wi-Fi. Who has time to watch tv when you're travelling? Not us. I do need to stay connected to work, though, and the Wi-Fi had a reliable connection and decent speed for me. 7) The common areas are very comfortable and as beautiful as you could ever want. So many spaces to settle into without another guest on top of you. 8) Maybe 10 minutes to the downtown area. Not walkable but close enough that you don't really have to plan the trip. We really loved our stay at the Blind Tiger. I would happily return. Just a wonderful place!

Blind Tiger is easily my favorite hotel I've ever stayed at. I can't wait to come back. What an…read moreaesthetically pleasing & cozy dream-come-true! Check-in was seamless & very personable - I rang a bell in the lobby & someone (Paige, I think?) appeared in seconds. My room was ready before their stated 4 PM check-in time, so I was allowed to settle in early. I stayed in the Half Pigeon room (all of the rooms are named & have very different vibes) which was very black & white & abstract. The common areas are designed to perfection. The solarium?! Maybe my favorite room I've ever stepped into in the entire universe. There are multiple fireplaces throughout the first floor. There is a small fridge for guest-use in the bar area, as well as an ice freezer. Snacks in a snack cabinet up for grabs. Breakfast was incredible. A full spread of fruits, yogurt, housemade bread (& gluten-free bread by request), flourless quiche bites, & more. Delicious, fresh-brewed coffee & all sorts of milks to choose from. On day two, they did breakfast to-order rather than a buffet. I assume to reduce food waste. I filled out a card with my desired breakfast order & what time I'd like to eat. It appeared on a tray in the dining room exactly when I requested. This hotel is SO worth the little splurge. I'm already daydreaming about planning a trip back to Burlington to stay here again. I'll pick a different room next time to experience something new. Thank you to the Blind Tiger team for creating such a beautiful, welcoming space. I didn't know hotels could feel like this!

Beautiful place to stay in a lovely setting with a ton of things to do and see in any direction!…read moreMt. Philo is just down the road, with breathtaking views at the top; close to Burlington and nightlife. You can even take a short, beautiful ferry ride across to New York State! The suite was spacious and comfortable, with more amenities than we expected, including the biggest draw for us, which was being a pet-friendly Inn! The host, Duker, was friendly and welcoming, extremely helpful with his tips & advice for what to do! His enthusiasm was so addictive in fact, that we ended up extending our stay another night in order to sightsee per his suggestions! Definitely utilize him to see things you'd never know to see otherwise. Highly recommended! I would happily stay here again the next time we visit Vermont!

Highly recommended B&B in Charlotte, VT near Mt. Philo! Our two-night stay kicked off biking tip…read morethe the Lake Champlain region, and it couldn't have started off to a better note. The Inn at Charlotte is has the perfect location for taking advantage of some really great biking both inland and along Lake Champlain. If you're daring, you can even try to tackle the steep Mt. Philo path. Duker was amazingly helpful in orienting us to the best roads and trails for biking in and around Charlotte, and plan some fun day-trips (including the Essex ferry). Breakfast is not to be missed, and I wanted to thank Duker for whipping some wonderful vegetarian meals. The inn is really relaxing to hang out at during the day - plenty of hammocks, chairs and shaded areas to relax. They're also chickens roaming premises, which were pretty entertaining on their own. Hope that we get a chance to stay again!

We held my daughter's wedding at the Waybury today, and everything was wonderful - the advance…read moreplanning with us, the suite we stayed in, the gorgeous cake (made to order per my daughter's specs), the service, the atmosphere (near the beautiful gardens under the big tent), and the food itself - it was just perfect, as was working with the nicest people in the world! I would highly recommend the Waybury Inn for any special event.

I totally stayed here because of "Newhart," and yes, I'm a few decades less than 70 years old. I…read morehad never been to Vermont, and when I had the opportunity to go, I found the Waybury Inn when looking to see if it were possible to stay in the Stratford Inn. It was! You can book online in their website is over the phone. I guess you can use travel sites too, but I like booking direct. I chose the Woodland Room. It had a dancing bear, plaid theme. It was great. Breakfast was very good. People were helpful with suggestions of what to do in the area. I was driving to Maine, so I had limited time. They have some things of interest for fans of Newhart that they'll show you. Bob Newhart is great.

Just returned from a weekend wedding here and we had a great time! EVERYTHING was…read moreterrific...Especially the staff. Everyone was friendly, accommodating, professional, etc. The rooms are mediocre but we knew coming in this isn't the Ritz Carleton. Overall very solid experience.

This review is for the inn only. The restaurant at this point in July 2022 wasn't open on Tuesday…read morenights (the only night we stayed). Also, just FYI, most of the restaurants in town are closed Mondays, Tuesdays and some on Wednesdays as well. Or the deli is open till 7pm but you can't order sandwiches past 2pm. ‍ We were only in the area for a day but weird closing times or days were highly prevalent. But I digress, Mad River Inn has lush gardens and thoughtful landscaping throughout the expansive property. It seems like a wonderful place to hold a rustic themed wedding as they have an outdoor chapel with seating and a dedicated indoor hall. The inn, tap room and restaurant are all very tastefully decorated in modern farmhouse style, with a lot of greige (gray-beige) paint that was very popular a while ago. Thoughtful touches are every where. Our check in person was very nice and helpful. We loved our room for our family of three where we could spread out and not be all in the same room all the time. The twin beds were wonderfully soft (my personal favorite) but the queen bed was definitely not as lush. I slept in one of the four twin beds as my husband snores. The bedding was soft and inviting. AC was great as it was a very hot humid day/night. The complimentary breakfast the next morning was next level good served by a very friendly, very accommodating chef. Homemade granola, breads, bagels, pastries etc but also a cooked to order breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries. Juice coffee etc of course as well. So I would actually give this place 5 stars but took off some for not having a dining room open for guests every day and the fact that our whole family mentioned the constant low level banging noise we heard below us as we were all trying to sleep. As there were no guest rooms below us we surmised that it was probably a washer and dryer making the noises. Husband said an easy fix to this is an arrester on the dryer that can be added to lessen the banging. Or skip doing laundry past 10pm. Still would highly recommend. Wish we could have tried the restaurant for dinner.

Amazing B&B! Steve and Sue were extremely accommodating. Their knowledge of the area helped us find…read moreour "day trips". Each recommendation that they offered was right on target! The B&B is located in a nice quiet valley, we kept our bedroom windows open at night! Fresh air is the best sleep aid. The bed in the Bridal Veil room was more comfortable than our bed at home! Each morning we were surprised with culinary art that Steve and Sue can prepare, the food was incredible! The room was perfectly furnished! This B&B beats any of the B&B's we have stayed throughout the country mostly due to the owners (Steve and Sue)

During a recent trip to Bristol,we had a truly delightful stay with George and Sue at the…read moreDreamhouse Country Inn. I grew up in Bristol and decided that it was about time to return to my "roots" and see what rural Vermont has to offer. After a quick look, I realized that there were really no motels in there area but apparently in the last few years a few B&Bs have sprung up. As we were traveling with a 4 year old, I wasn't sure if it work out or not, but Sue was more than accommodating and the stars aligned in our favor. I'm sure that since I am from the area, I am too easily charmed by the bucolic splendor, but The Dreamhouse County Inn really captures the mood of country living. We enjoyed fireflies in the twilight, the dark and quiet of a country evening, and a delicious pancake breakfast with fresh raspberries in the pancakes. After breakfast, George took us on a brief walk around the property where we had the chance to visit the raspberry patch and also pick a few fresh blueberries as well. I would strongly recommend a stay at this charming B&B to anyone who wants to spend some quality time away from the hectic city life or is looking for a friendly place to stay while on the road.

The Wilder Farm Bed & Breakfast was a pleasure to stay at. Luke and Linda are very friendly people…read moreand keep a modern style B&B. My boyfriend and I are in our late 20's and wanted to stay somewhere a little more modern than what other B&Bs have to offer. The common areas are full of books, magazines, games, a computer, a television, a fireplace and comfy couches and chairs. Fresh baked YUMMY goods were put out in the afternoon. There is also tea, coffee and evening port available as well! We stayed in the River Room... which had a very comfy bed, a beautiful bathroom with bathtub and shower. in the bathroom there was bubble bath soap, lotions, organic hand wash, a blow drier, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The bathtub even had a tray you can use to read your book while relaxing. The breakfast was amazing. Everything was fresh and delicious and perfect-size portions. I had the best piece of toast I've ever had. I didn't think toast coult be so delicious...! Outside the window there were bird feeders that attracted all kinds of birds and even chipmunks. Across the street is a Mad River trail along the river which is quite scenic. All and all, we had great time and enjoyed the stay. I would recommend this place to anyone!

My friend and I stayed here a little while back for a girls' weekend and had a fantastic time. We…read morestayed in the Montgomery Room, which was very large, clean, and comfortable. Our room included a private, detached bathroom a few doors down the hall, but the provided bathrobes and intimate feel of the home (including the fact that there are only a few guest rooms on the first floor) made the detached bathroom adequately comfortable. The common areas were very comfortable, and we felt welcome to use them. Sometimes at B&B's you feel like you're in someone's living room, but this felt like usable guest space. We enjoyed the tea from Vermont Liberty Tea Co., and were especially excited to arrive back at the B&B late one evening to a platter of brownies in the dining room! (Linda was kind enough to share the recipe, though after seeing how much butter was called for - no wonder they were so good!! - I never attempted baking them myself). Coffee on the large porch in the morning overlooking fields and a large lawn dotted with adirondack chairs provided a welcome escape from city life. Luke and Linda were very friendly and fun, eager to offer recommendations but also not intrusive. Breakfast was delicious, and Linda was patient with my friend's several special requests. The dining room included a large, long table, but also a couple of smaller tables for 2 for those who prefer more intimacy. I definitely intend to return!

Spent less than 24 hours here. It seems like it has been slow because I was surprised I was…read moreinitially the only one there for the night. Coming from 2 hostels on this side of the US with more influx of guests, I was confused by why there were no signs on how to enter for check-in or a reminder of lobby hours. There was nothing in front saying guests should go to the back to enter but yet there are steps leading to a front door that I later found out is always locked. No instructions on how to locate the lobby in the email either. I stayed in a 8-bed dorm room above the restaurant and check-in office. The room faces the road so you'll hear road noise since the one window is left open for the portable air conditioner. There was another dorm room right behind. Light sleepers will need an earplug. The bathroom was very clean, colorful, and had modern, cute features. Other things to note: - Not sure there is a shuttle (common with other hostels in the region) - Not sure there are lockers - There are bedside lights by every bed and power outlets are on the bottom bunks only. - The dorm room had a ceiling fan and portable air conditioner - There was Body wash in the shower but no shampoo or conditioner. - There are 2 or 3 toilets and 1 shower upstairs in that building. - The kitchen fridge is cute but small in size for the number of beds. - There are 2 living/sitting rooms - There are some board games available - There is a restaurant on-site. - A brew of coffee is made every morning. - There was no stove to cook

i got takeout so bear in mind this review only has to do w/ food rather than the other parts of the…read moredining experience. i got the chicken and waffles. the chicken was well seasoned but pretty dry and the waffle was savory, so the maple syrup balanced it out well. as a born and raised vermonter, i definitely needed more maple syrup than they gave me (i'm sure if you were dining in you could definitely get extra though). good quality syrup. i needed about double the amount of syrup and the chicken was still dry. it tasted pretty good though. i have been here previously and got the grilled chicken sandwich (takeout as well) which i thought was VERY good, so i think it really varies by menu item.

My husband and I had a wonderful 3 day stay here while visiting Burlington over the Thanksgiving…read moreweekend. Andrea, the proprietor, keeps the carriage house and the grounds to the property very tastefully appointed. While the carriage house is located right in the heart of this small, college-friendly city, Howard St. is a very quiet residental venue and is situated in a very nice part of town. The location was actually very convenient. Just about a mile from the heart of the little bustling down-town area, the mile long walk each waty was a great way to get exercise and to experience the sights on foot. The carriage/guest house itself is very clean, neat, orderly and comfortably decorated. To our delight, we even found fresh milk and OJ in the mini-fridge, which was very thoughtful. A cupboard also offers complimentary fresh cereals, teas, hot chocolate and coffee for use by any guest. There were PLENTY of freshly laundered linens available, also. The ONLY amenity which could use a little upgrading (but its not a big deal) is the television (old tube style) and the VCR would be better replaced by a modern DVD player. (VHS- what's that?) Free Wi-Fi is supplied by the proprietor, which is a very convenient amenity by today's standards. We will definitely be back for a second visit!

I'm a fan because its convenient to Burlington, very clean and spacious, and has great warm colors…read morethroughout the studio. They do not serve breakfast as it is a 2 floor guesthouse, a studio on each floor, but it is a very nice place. They do have coffee, tea, cereal, milk, and orange juice kept in the kitchenette area with wine glasses, flatware, etc. It was $366 total for two nights, a bit expensive, but I guess you get a better comfortable deal all in one, so why not! The upstairs studio, where we stayed, can accomodate up to four people (2 on bed, one on additional bed, and one on the couch). It is definitely a good share, or for a couple away from home. *Btw, beware of the toilet bowl... it did clog up.