Adorable Inn in the center of Middlebury, VT. Close to everything and the staff is wonderful. I…read morehave stayed here many times, and each time it is better and better. The owner is constantly making improvements such as new furniture for the rooms, updating the mattresses, adding keyless entry locks, or even finding a gorgeous antique or new piece of art. It definitely shows that this Inn is a labor of love! You will not be disappointed!

Wonderful hotel in the heart of Middlebury. The staff is very responsive and helpful. The location…read moreis ideal, a short walk to downtown and to campus. I loved the amenities, like Lake Champlain chocolates and a small bottle of maple syrup, all the amazing parts of Vermont were there to welcome me in my room. I also thought the self-check in was great so I didn't have to see a single person during my entire stay so I felt safe COVID wise. Highly recommend!

My boyfriend and I stayed at this lovely inn after Cider Stock recently. The owners Zelia and Gary…read morewere very sweet and helpful. We stayed in the main house where they made us a delicious breakfast of yougart, granola, fruit, tea, coffee scones and a spinach omlette. Our room was clean, the house was spotless. We would definitely come back.

My husband and I had a wonderful stay with Gary and Zelia while in Middlebury to attend our son's…read moreFeb graduation. The winter nights in their house were cozy and comfortable - we had everything we needed. I think my favorite part of staying there was visiting with Gary and Zelia for an hour (or two?) the night we arrived. It was so interesting to learn about how their lives led them to Middlebury. The eggs florentine for breakfast the next morning stands out as my favorite meal. Kind of makes me wish our son hadn't graduated yet.

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.

I can't say enough about this resort. I suffer from all sorts of stress related illnesses. Basin…read moreHarbor is my sanctuary vacation spot. I swim with my dog in the Basin. The restaurant is great. The snack bar is great. The cottages are dog friendly. I love the atmosphere. Come here not to save money. Come here to save your health and your life.

The quintessential example of the absolute New England and Vermont experience! Family values; owned…read moreand operated for more than 140 years, Ardelia got it right when she found herself settling down at this incredible property all that time ago... what a smart, savvy woman ahead of her time!

If you are looking for the quintessential small town Vermont experience this is the inn for you…read more The location is perfect, a few steps to downtown Bristol. Gorgeous Victorian home, beautifully appointed - warm and welcoming. New owner Kathleen Clarke's love for this home and its history shines through!

Clean, friendly, and a great breakfast. Kathleen and Martin Clark have out done themselves again…read more The rooms are reasonably priced, well kept, and a delicious breakfast is included. I loved learning about the history of each room and seeing the amazing architecture throughout the house. If you are looking for a great place to hang your hat for the night, I highly recommend The Lawrence House.

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.

Everything about this place is an absolute treat. Judy and Don are the most welcoming, easy-going…read morehosts you could hope to have. The Inn itself is a perfect combination of luxury and comfort, in the casual context that Vermont offers for one to completely relax. Everything from the mouth-watering local food (mostly from their beautiful garden) to the bed linens (I never wanted to get out of bed) was top-notch. Suffice it to say they spoiled me! And even if they hadn't, the incredible Vermont landscape invites a true escape, yet you are a hop skip and jump away from anything you might need, or want to do. Do yourself a favor and stay here once in your life. I've been all over the world and this is definitely a top destination on my list.

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.