Island Pond Country Inn — Hotel in Brighton

We stopped at this motel for a one night stay while our cabin was under construction and were really disappointed. Starting with the check-in process: I went to the office to check in around 7:00 pm. I had to walk over to Irving to find someone to check us in. The whole process took almost twenty minutes. When we got into the room it smelled very musty and a little like wet dog. The motel says they don’t allow pets but there was dog hair on the floor, which leads me to the next point: cleanliness. Besides the smell, there was dirt, dog hair, and dust all over the room. We also had an issue with spiders and ants. A lot of the amenities are really run down, also. The toilet continues to run unless you jiggle the handle and it was leaking on the floor. The lamps by the bedside had really touchy switches. We had to find just the right spot for it to stay on (and it still clicked off a few times). We ended up using our own bedding because even the bedsheets smelled dank. If I could come up with any positives it would be that the water was hot and there was a nice view. The beds were pretty comfortable all things considered, as well. All in all, I was pretty disappointed. The motel has a great location and could be a nice spot. It was just pretty run down and not properly...

You’ll be greeted with a genuine smile from the staff and an immediate sense of Vermont warmth when you check in. Also, the motel is easy to spot in town. Walking distance to the local dollar store, hardware store and eateries add to the convenience.||If you are visiting in the warmer months you’ll want to take advantage of the nicely trimmed grass and mature crab apple trees which offer shade and relaxation. There are tables with umbrellas and lawn chairs to entice you just sit back and enjoy the call of the loons. ||The rooms are clean the bedding and linens are fair. If you are staying in the efficiency rooms, you’ll have a refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave and toaster. The kitchen is set up with everything you’ll need should you decide to eat in. Plenty of reading light and cable t.v. ads to the comfort.||You’ll want to know...||- Because there are only blinds on the windows, they unfortunately allow the outside porch light in at night.||- There are no irons or hair dryers in the rooms, you’ll need to call the office and they will happily supply you with one.||- The air conditioners are noisy and maybe a little inefficient. However did the job.||All in all, the Lakefront is cozy and inviting. You’ll enjoy your...

First of all locating the inn was a problem it comes up as a different name on the gps then the hotels actual name. The service was beyond terrible, there was never anyone in the office. It said you could check in until 8pm, we arrived at 6pm and had to call someone to check is in. Then we were sent next door to the gas/restaurant to get a meal. The grill was so gross with caked on grease, I passed on this one. The room was very nice, could have used a microwave and coffee pot, and maybe not have lamps right over the head of the bed, but to the side.(Just a suggestion) Then a double charged me for the room, we had to go back to the gas/restaurant because again no one in the office, this was morning next day. They called the manager wanted us to wait until he came in to settle it and give me my refund, I told him we had family plans couldn't wait around. So we got ready to leave the next morning and check out went to the office again no one there, again back to the gas/restaurant the guy that called the manager said oh he doesn't like to get up to early, oh well,he shouldn't be running a business then. He sent his wife or girlfriend in to the office to settle up with us. If I were you I would go...