The Barsen House Inn was the perfect romantic getaway for my girlfriend and I. The hosts, Peter and Daphne were friendly and accomodating, while the rooms were exceptionally clean and atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed.

The house and gardens are absolutely beautiful and the firepit was perfect entertainment for star gazing in the evenings. Breakfasts cooked by Daphne were especially unique with fresh eggs picked from the chicken coop next to the vegetable garden.

The views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Moutnains were exceptional and our room provided a beautiful picture window to watch the sunset.

We recommend this Inn for those traveling to Vermont for any venture!

We just returned from a too brief stay at the Barsen House Inn. We would have much preferred a full week with the lovely and charming hosts of the Barsen House, but busy works schedules did not permit for longer than 2 nights this time around.

We were welcomed by our hosts, Daphne and Peter and their guest-friendly animals, in an idealic setting just a short distance from Lake Champlain and Middlebury College. Daphne was wonderful to point us in all sorts of directions, from travel tips to where to visit to securing dinner reservations for us.

Upon our return back to the inn at night, we were again treated as part of the family, with an open door, a fire blazing in the firepit, and a basket of S'MORES makings by the front door.

Our room, with pillow top bed, was the moonlight room and did not disappoint, with plenty of space and our own bathroom, all accented with Peter's original furniture. We awoke in the morning to fresh coffee brewing, homemade pastries and muffins, and delicious home cooked selections including eggs, an apple tart, fresh fruit and more.

On our last morning, Daphne arranged for us to take a bird wataching kayak tour in a near-by preserve. Our guide, Jeremy, was a wealth of information on just about every species we encountered. This is not to be missed if you have a few extra hours to spare. We saw everything from bald eagles to a peregrine falcon, plus plenty of marsh birds, all complimented by Jeremy's knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter.

Thank you, Daphne and Peter, for making our stay a delight. We look forward to returning again in the future and sharing Barsen House with friends.

troughout the years,our group of 6 bike riders have visited many B&B's...just want to share the incredible experience we have enjoyed this year at the Barsen House Inn...wonderful hosts, food just like in the best restaurants,and a place that makes you beleive that you are in a dream...Certainly one of the best we have visited-my poor english impedes me to do justice to these deserving people...Alain

We just returned from a three night stay at the Barsen House Inn and would highly recommend this small B&B to anyone. It is only three rooms so you get individual attention from Daphne and Pete. Our group consisted of 5 people aged from 7 to 78 and all had a great time. Unlike many B&Bs they were truly family oriented and treated our 7-year old as though she was part of their family. The house and grounds are beautiful and provide for a relaxing time. Birders will love this place – we did the “Breakfast with the Birds” and then went paddling in the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area with Jeremy from Brooks to Bays – recorded 36 species including nesting Cedar Waxings on the grounds. Breakfast was excellent with many ingredients coming straight from the garden. And to top it all off the prices were very reasonable.