We stayed at the 1906 house recently as part of a group of friends converging from all over North…read moreAmerica (plus one from Australia). The location was great, and the house itself is beautifully restored. The rooms are quite large and the beds are very comfy. The breakfasts were very good, as well as the dinners which we had arranged separately (not included by default but as the facility does large events, they can provide dinners if you plan in advance). The bedrooms do not all have bathrooms: depending on the room(s) booked, you may have a bathroom connecting to another bedroom, or accessed from a hallway; we were lucky enough to book the one room that had an en-suite bathroom all to itself. Since the rest of the group we were travelling with booked all the other rooms, the shared bathrooms were not an issue, though I could see not wanting to share a connected bath with strangers (I'd have less of a problem sharing the hallway bath). The location is just a couple of blocks from several restaurants and about a half mile from a grocery store. It's not too far from a number of local sights including a fantastic sculpture garden. It's a short drive from several border crossings if you plan to visit some of the southern Quebec towns. The living room / parlor / entryway and the covered front porch were nice places to hang out with our friends. We were allowed to have our own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages there (alcoholic drinks had to be purchased from the owner, due to licensing rules). The rooms do not have TVs or in-room phones - this being a B&B versus a chain hotel, I did not expect them to. The disadvantages, such as they are, are quite minor. The house fronts onto the town's Main Street, which gets a fair bit of traffic. This means that when relaxing on the porch, our conversation occasionally got drowned out. We could also hear the noise from our room, which overlooked the porch. It wasn't a problem at night - either the traffic died down, or the bed was too comfortable and we fell asleep too fast! If mobility is an issue: there are several steps to get up to the front door, and all the bedrooms are on the second floor; there is no wheelchair access to the second floor.

Beautiful house. Comfortable beds. Clean. Owner is not very friendly, actually she's rude…read more The owner was not there to greet us the first night. Our family had all the rooms booked in the house, we bought some bottles of wine and cheese and all hung out together in the living room. Apparently we were not supposed to do that. The owner was very rude. B&B always have a common room for socializing. We cleaned up after ourselves. We were not loud. Everyone was in bed by 11:30. It was ridiculous. The first time my step mom met the owner, she walked into the home around 8pm and the owner looked at her and said "who are you, this is my house?" My step mom, shaken... answered "I am a guest. I have been here since Friday" The owner said "Well, I realize that!" Just really rude. A few days before we arrived I called and spoke to the owner and asked if there was room for an air mattress on the floor in our room because our two teens were coming. She said that 2 of the rooms had room for an air mattress. The night before we left she charged me $75.00 a night for my son. He slept in the TV room. No bedroom, no bedding. I guess we shouldn't have let him sleep in there, but when we had the entire house booked with our family we figured it was ok. I gave him a blanket and pillow from our truck. Then after I found out that my Aunt had paid her $15.00 a night for a cot for one of my kids. We never used a cot. The owner told me that the room we booked was just for the two adults. I asked her about when I called a few days before arrival about my two teens, she didn't say anything. We spent $75.00 a night for our room. We had a bed, bath, bedding. To charge $75.00 a night for my kid is ridiculous! She also said we booked the rooms, not the house. We shouldn't be in the livingroom. So the final night 8 of us crowded into my cousins room and ate McDonalds and hung out together. Crazy. My cousin had called ahead to make sure the house had wifi and a tv available to watch the Jays games. The owner told him yes. One night we got home to the house just before the baseball game started and my dad walked into the TV room to put on the game. There was an elderly lady in there. the owner said "that's my Mom. When she is here that is her room." Then she should have more than one TV! The owner was just not nice. Not friendly. Rude and mean. You don't treat people like that. Not your guests! The first night we all LOVED the place. We were planning on booking the entire house again next year for our cousins wedding. But not now. We won't go back. It's too bad because the house was conveniently located. Clean and comfy. We won't be giving her anymore money.

I really enjoyed my stay here during off season. the innkeepers and staff were lovely. my dog also…read moreenjoyed her stay too. My only complaint, and it's very minor and shouldn't deter you, is the breakfast was all in the pancake family. they have some lighter options, but overall a very sweet breakfast. Its probably the most economical, so I understand why that choice. I really enjoyed the selection of juices and the coffee was fantastic. I had a massage here and it was a lovely experience. I really enjoyed the sauna too. I'd love to experience Phineas Swann in winter some day.

Can't say enough wonderful things about this spot! My husband booked us a night away to celebrate…read moreour 5th anniversary plus a prenatal massage at the spa for me. My massage was excellent, the grounds were beautiful and we loved our suite. Breakfast was also super yummy and we loved eating in the little sunroom in the main house. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed here for a night this past weekend. The house is old, beautiful and FULL of character. From…read morethe interesting splitting staircase to all the quirky wallhangings (cuckoo clock made me laugh at breakfast - which was soooo good! banana walnut pancakes with bacon, fresh fruit AND yogurt and granola) to the adorable dog Heintz, this house made me smile everywhere I looked. It was very comfortable. Our room was the perfect size for the two of us with a comfortable bed, soft sheets, and beautiful stained glass windows all around. It was very clean too. We will stay here any time we come back to Jay and maybe Mt. Sutton next time!

My boyfriend and I decided on making an spontaneous mid-week trip to Jay Peak during the Christmas…read moreholidays. The morning we decided to go, we called up Grey Gables Mansion and Debbie was super friendly and let us know that they had rooms available and we could come that very day with no problems. When we arrived much later than we had informed them due to snow, Tim and Heinz were patiently waiting for us to show us to our beautiful room and made sure we had everything we needed. Both Debbie and Tim were extremely helpful with recommending restaurants and thanks to their assistance, all our meals were incredibly satisfying! Everything was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Thanks for the fabulous weekend! - Carrie & Franklin

Wow, this place is the gold standard. We were thru-hiking the Long Trail and needed to drop into…read moretown for a night. Other thru-hikers raved about this place and I understand why. This review is thru-hiker focused. Marsha & Dave go all-out to accommodate hikers. They pick you up and drop you off at the trailhead, they'll drive you into town for maildrops, resupply shopping, etc. Point out where to go if you want to hang out in Johnson. They'll drive their hiker guests as a group to dinner in Johnson or Jeffersonville and come pick you up when you're ready to return. They will do your laundry for you. I'll repeat that: They. Will. Do. Your. Laundry. The main house is very comfortable - TV room, living room with piano. We opted for a second floor room with two twin beds and a common bathroom and were very happy. The grounds are gorgeous - incredible gardens, places to relax, and goats, miniature horses, and friendly dogs. Breakfast was awesome - homemade applesauce from the apple trees outside, scrambled eggs with Vermont cheddar, sausage links, and blueberry pancakes with Vermont syrup. Marsha can accommodate special dietary needs with a little warning. Sweet couple - softspoken and very friendly. So yes. If you need a B&B in the area, THIS IS IT. If you are a thru-hiker needing a place in town, THIS IS ESPECIALLY IT.

Marsha is a very friendly host. Very reasonable rates, clean, comfortable bed. Fast WiFi. Nice…read moreviews.

It's cold dark foggy and rainy. My parents have been calling their inn for over an hour to ensure…read morecheck in bc they're running late. Proprietors do not answer. Upon finally contacting them, Brad starts yelling starts me bc he doesn't agree with the timeline I provided. Good thing everything is time stamped. Any person in hospitality who thinks this is acceptable operating practices is out of their mind. 0/10 do not recommend this. Apparently in Vermont, hospitality isn't a thing. He emailed me back but did not call me back, I had to call them...again. He said " oh well we left a note." unbelievable.

This is a wonderful little B&B in Northern Vermont, and is definitely a quiet and relaxing, or even…read moreromantic, get away for anyone who is looking. My parents, my girlfriend, and myself decided to give this place a try for a trip/visit while my parents were up. We did book about a month or 2 weeks out, and didn't have any problems getting the rooms. My mom picked it out specifically due to the fact that it was pet friendly. (My mom has a Chihuahua that is very much like a discover card... she never leaves home without it... err, him.) If you check out their website, you'll be able to see the owner's wonderful cats and dogs that are usually hiding someone on the property, if not looking for your attention. ;-) The location is great. Nestled off the beaten path, err... road, and set between a few rolling hills and plenty of wooded acreage. It is a beautiful scene and get-away that's great to see any season of the year. Though I highly recommend mid to late fall with the changing colors of the leaves and foliage. The owner's are VERY nice people. Greeting us and helping us with our bags, giving us information about the house, area, and the sites to see. They even suggested a few nice places for us to grab dinner the local towns, although they also offered a cooked dinner in the B&B as well. The family den area is very nice and cozy, with plenty of places to sit and read, watch a bit of TV, check your email, or play a game of chess. There is even a wood burning stove if you just want to sit by the heat/fire and talk. There are also large glass windows/doors that let in plenty of light and offer a view of the back yard and pool area. The word "back yard" doesn't provide much justice either because the view is actually very nice/pleasant. The rooms are very nice, well kept, and definitely inviting. My parents stayed downstairs in the "Presidential Suite" which has a canopy bed, and a little sitting room attached, along with a private bath and a sliding door for access to the back yard. My mom thought this room would be best for letting the dog in and out when/if needed. The hard wood floors, and wood post bed make this room feel a bit old, but in a good way! Me and my girl stayed in the Foliage room upstairs, which had a HUGE king bed, private bath, and a small TV to fall asleep too. :-P The bed was very comfy, and the overall room was very clean. The bathroom had a very classic modern feel to it, which I kept talking about during our stay. It was a neat bathroom... LOL In the morning we were all welcomed with a nice, and healthy, breakfast. Lime zest pancakes with turkey bacon, diced potatoes, and coffee/juice. Top off the pancakes with some local Vermont maple syrup and it's almost heavenly! Overall this was a great experience (though a bit of a drive), and I would HIGHLY recommend it for a weekend get-away. Great for hiking on the property or in the area, and the city of Burlington isn't far away if you want to get out and do some shopping. If you in the marketplace for a quick retreat, I'd suggest checking this one out.

What a find! A hidden gem amongst a hidden gem of a town. We stayed in the Caribe cabin and loved…read morethe vibe. Very cozy, dog friendly, and came with basic amenities (kitchen needs, toiletries, towels). The owners are amazing humans and made us feel right at home. They had great insight to the area for food and fun, even called the Pump House to inquire about pricing for us. They have a cute pupperooni named Howard that is a snuggle bug too-added bonus! The other cottages looked awesome as well, and we are definitely planning on returning !!

What a wonderful getaway. Shawna and Eamon were wonderful hosts... I enjoyed my time away up north…read more I'm hoping to return this winter to do a weekend of skiing at Jay Peak, and end the day on the slopes in the fabulous hot tub!

One of the best evenings we have had in the past ten years. No question about it. Ranks with fine…read moredining big city restaurants. With the dismal and abominably warm winter New England has had in 2022-2023 ski season, we decided to go as far north as we could without crossing the border with Canada, so we lodged and had a superb weekend at Jay Peak, VT. In addition, one of my college classmates and Air Force career colleagues lives in nearby Montgomery Center, so he recommended the Black Lantern and it was one of the best recommendations ever. First of all, the history. Montgomery VT has the most covered bridges in a single town jurisdiction in the US. The area had a role to play in the War of Independence, when construction on the Bailey-Hazen Military Road to Hazen Notch began in 1777 as a way for the Continental Army to invade Quebec. Hazen's Notch Road begins a few blocks from the Black Lantern. The Inn was built in 1803 and remained as an Inn until it closed down in 2015. A group of concerned citizens bought the historic property, remodeled it, bought another building to expand the business, and reopened it in 2018. Its six rooms in the historic lodge and the four suites in the annex, allow for vacationers to stay in the historic town with close proximity to Jay Peak. But this review is for the dining. The truly fine dining offered here. We made reservations and they were honored on the spot, considering the restaurant was certainly busy. The beautiful, cozy and early American decor matched the ambiance and persona of the place. We got together with our friends and were seated in a wonderful location with privacy. The Black Lantern has joined into the farm to table movement and it shows in the amazing, fresh and abundant food available at the venue. Their beef and pork come from a local natural farm a few miles away. So does their lamb, coming from a local farmer. Their chicken is local. Their cheeses are from several Vermont producers including the ubiquitous Cabot Cheese, but also the Boucher Family Farm, the Jasper Hill Farm and the Vermont Creamery. Fresh vegetables come from nearby sources. The local and fresh sourcing of their food shows in the quality and taste of everything on the menu. And then there's their beers.... Local breweries and micros make an extensive part of their menu. Burlington's Fiddlehead, Zero Gravity and Queen City, St Alban's 14th Star beer, and Essex's First Republic. Their ciders are sourced from three locations in Vermont and even they carry wine from local producers. And their coffee is fair trade certified and roasted in town by Big Jay Roasters. The meal was impressive. We started the evening with Fried Yuca infused with truffle oil - succulent, and their Fried Brussel Sprouts that came encrusted with bacon, Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheeses. Crispy, tasty, superb. Then the salads for everyone. Fresh, crispy, beautiful. And it was time for main courses. I had their Chicken Curry stew which turned out delicious. Two of us had the lobster ravioli, made on the premises and as one of our group said, "heavy on the lobster" with not much filler. And then the steaks. About a pound and a half, perfectly seared with marbled pink inside. Truly amazing. Sadly, we had no room for dessert. With amazingly generous portions and two shared appetizers, we were stuffed. But what an evening. Service was impeccable.

Cozy dining room, creative menu, and great service! Highly recommend if you're in the area.read more

Mim is a fabulous host! The place is so warm and inviting. A lovely clean room, over sized jacuzzi…read moretub and sitting space. I will return for another stay.

Cliffhaven Farm bed-and-breakfast was incredible. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get…read moreaway in northern Vermont. Cliffhaven Farm bed-and-breakfast truly reminds me of an inn from a Hallmark movie. Everything was perfect from the views, to the beautiful decor, to the walking paths. The breakfast was delicious and so special. Mim does an incredible job.