The Vermont Inn — Hotel in Mendon

What an absolute gem! We’ve stayed in lots of hotels/inns around the world, but The Vermont Inn has easily leaped into one of our favorites. After a cancelled Disney trip due to COVID-19, and the loss of a very close family member in June, we decided to book The Vermont Inn just for a chance to disconnect and get away from all that had been thrown our way this year. We are so glad we did, as it was exactly what our family needed right now.

From the moment you pull in, you’re greeted by the beautiful mountain-view that The Vermont Inn overlooks. The building is an old converted farmhouse. It is well maintained, and is carrying on some of the beautiful, unique characteristics of a building its age.

The lobby feels homey, and there are plenty of communal/social areas including a lounge with lots of children’s movies to choose from, an adorable pub-style bar, and a dining area for breakfast. The innkeepers, Kayla and Mike, were incredibly welcoming – giving us a tour and offering an abundance of freshly baked cookies every day. Mike built us a campfire on our second evening and provided us with all the fixings to make s’mores!

We stayed in the Windham Suite on the second level. The room was the perfect size for our family of three (two adults, one child). It was clean, cozy, and had air conditioning. There was a gas fireplace as well, which makes me want to return in the winter just to utilize and appreciate it! The queen bed was a bit uncomfortable, but doable. The mattress on the pull-out couch that my daughter slept it was actually surprisingly very comfortable!

The bathroom is huge in this particular suite! The jetted bathtub was much larger in person than it looked in the booking photos (which was okay by us!) We used it a lot, and it was one of our favorite amenities to the suite. The shower was a great size, and the water pressure was perfection.

The hot tub was closed due to COVID-19, but the pool remained open. We used it every day during our stay. It was clean and well-maintained.

There is a sauna which was also kept very clean. It was easy to use, and very relaxing; especially after a cold swim.

Continental breakfast is included, or you can order a country-style breakfast for a very reasonable price. We ordered the country-style breakfast, and Kayla, the innkeeper, cooked for us. The food was delicious – there was no need to check out breakfast spots as the breakfast here was great!

On our last day, we asked for a late checkout which they were happy to allow. We went down to give our goodbyes and gratitude, and Kayla had a container of still-hot, freshly baked cookies waiting for us. We enjoyed them all on our drive home.

All-in-all, the hospitality at The Vermont Inn has set the bar high for our future vacations. We were so impressed by Kayla and Mike’s ability to maintain such a high level of care and thoughtfulness throughout our entire trip. We left feeling like we made new friends and a new favorite place. We will...

There could not possibly be enough positive things to say about both The Vermont Inn and its Keepers, Amy and Dave. Besides being extremely gracious, accommodating and friendly hosts, I can quite literally say that they were our guardian angels during times of trouble. During a 3 night stay for some skiing at Killington I managed to blow the engine on my 2014 Chevy Equinox (which had zero issues before that point). The engine's dying process took place across 2 locations - first at the mountain when the car wouldn't stay running at the end of the day. As a last resort, we called Dave and Amy for a rescue and 20 minutes later, without hesitation, Dave had bought us motor oil and arrived where we broke down. The oil got the car running and Dave followed us back to the Inn to make sure we were safe. Once back at the Inn, my car died for real and for good - the 3 quarts of oil Dave brought us were exactly enough to get us safely back to the Inn. But now we were stranded. Not only did Amy and Dave allow us to stay in our room an additional night free of charge and on merely their good graces - they also made us dinner the night we were stuck and breakfast the following morning...once again without hesitation. Coincidentally, another guest staying that weekend had broken her shoulder on the mountain the same day, and again Amy and Dave allowed them to stay an extra night merely on their good graces. This was the first time anyone had been stranded at the Inn, let alone 2 different guests - yet Amy and Dave were not only okay with but happy to help and offer their support in any way possible. All this is besides the fact that The Vermont Inn is beautiful, historic, charming, comfortable and very conveniently located. To us, Amy and Dave are no longer "just" gracious hosts - they are very dear friends. We look forward to returning, perpetually, and would highly recommend staying here to anyone who may be interested. The experience and hospitality is...

A charming place to stay midway between Killington and Rutland VT. The common areas are clean and quaint. I stayed in the Manchester Suite. Bed was very comfy and the sitting area with fireplace a perfect spot to relax. Loved the many nooks around the inn. There is a small library and reading area upstairs. A coffee and tea room upstairs with so many selections to choose from! Also equipped with a refrigerator to store leftovers from a night out. The tavern looked like a great place to hang out on chilly night sipping a beer or a great spot for a happy hour glass of wine. There is a a firepit and Adirondack chairs out front waiting for you to enjoy warm fire and snack on a smores kit. Breakfast was tasty and I really enjoyed the variety considering VT covid regulations make it logistics challenge to keep everyone "safe". Location is great! Close to Lefferts Pond and Chittenden reservoir (part of The green Mountain National Forest). Many restaurants and places to shop in either Killington or Rutland. Parts of the inn need some TLC / maintenance but I'm sure being new inn keepers, stuff will be attended to soon. Example, paint peeling and worn on the entry steps. Archway collapsed to entrance of pathway to creek outback. Broken Adirondack chair. Minor things that others may find unkept. Kayla and Mike are wonderful, accomodating hosts. Went above and beyond to ensuring a much needed getaway for a group of ladies with children with special needs. Mike answered my many phone calls, brought me mason jars for my rock painting session, made a nice 🔥 outdoor fire us to enjoy and printed directions to the reservoir in case gps didn't work. Kayla was a delight to chat with and very knowledgeable. Overall, a very nice,...