Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast
Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast
5347 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482-6508
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Welcome to - quite possibly - your new favorite Bed & Breakfast! We are a relaxed, adults-only, pet-free, no-shoes property and offer a happy modern 21st-century experience to happy modern 21st-century travelers! Come stay with us and enjoy everything Shelburne has to offer. Shelburne Museum, Ben & Jerry's Concerts on the Green, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Vineyard, Fiddlehead Brewery, Wild Hart Distillery, restaurants, shopping, and sightseeing - all within walking distance or a short drive! (Please note that in order for the Property to confirm a reservation, the primary guest will need to digitally accept a Reservation Agreement after making a reservation request. A link will be sent to the email address on file.) See you soon!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Hiking
Canoeing offsite
Adults only
Non-smoking hotel
Express check-in / check-out
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Special diet menus
Patio
Tennis court offsite
Outdoor furniture
Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Seating area
Wardrobe / closet
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Bathrobes
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
City view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
City View
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English
Location
5347 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482-6508
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 67 out of 100
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56 Restaurants
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Heart of the Village Inn stands out as a modern Vermont bed & breakfast, where guests are charmed by the exceptionally friendly service and attention to cleanliness. Reviewers consistently commend the cozy and welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by tastefully decorated rooms and comfortable amenities.
The varied and delicious breakfast options come highly recommended, while the inn's prime location offers easy access to local attractions. Guests also find the inn to offer great value, with many highlighting the delightful blend of Victorian elegance and modern comforts.
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My wife and I snuck away from our kids for two nights and stayed here in late July. Rose and Anatoly met us for a socially distant check-in that was super easy and a fun introduction to their personalities. They are consummate hosts, who clearly enjoy the social aspect of hosting a B&B. We were in the carriage house which was quiet and very comfortable. Breakfast has many options that are all homemade and scrumptious. Talented cooks for sure! The whole place is a very tasteful combination of the modern with the antique. Beautiful old furniture, vibrant colors on the walls and in the art, and bespoke light fixtures that are at once sophisticated and playful. Location is great only about 10 minutes from Burlington. We will absolutely be back!
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Rose Polyakova, Owner at Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast
Responded Aug 18, 2020
Perfect getaways for perfect guests is what we strive to offer! Thank you for your kind words, John - we are so happy to hear that you appreciated our property and loved our breakfasts and had a great time in the area. We can't wait to host you again soon!
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Very nice B&B. Room was perfect for what I wanted (quiet enough, comfortable, roomy enough, slept better than I do in a normal hotel which is the most important thing to me.
I'm not a huge fan of the no-shoe policy, but I brought my slippers and it worked out.
Breakfast was very tasty and more than I needed to eat (in a good way)
The owners were extremely attentive and interested in making sure that any questions or requirements I had were addressed.
I would definitely stay here again and would not hesitate to recommend it to others.
I'm not a huge fan of the no-shoe policy, but I brought my slippers and it worked out.
Breakfast was very tasty and more than I needed to eat (in a good way)
The owners were extremely attentive and interested in making sure that any questions or requirements I had were addressed.
I would definitely stay here again and would not hesitate to recommend it to others.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: My room was near the back on a higher floor, chosen to be as far from the main road as possible....
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Response from HeartOfTheVillage, Owner at Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast
Responded Feb 26, 2020
Dear Jason - thank you for your enjoyable review! 👍 Guest comfort is baked in to every part of the experience, from the bedding in guest rooms to the making sure guests know what local treasures are available. We’re not huge fans of dirty messy floors and want our guests to appreciate our historic property, hence the no street shoes in the house rule. 🚫👢 We are glad you enjoyed the tasty, generous breakfast. We look forward to welcoming you back. 🤗
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My granddaughter and I stayed at the Heart of the Village Inn last week for two nights and it was a most enjoyable experience. Shelburne is just outside the bustle of Burlington yet accessible to everything. The Inn is beautiful, meticulously kept, very secure and well run. Their reservation process and sharing of information in advance is well thought through and very helpful. Everything about the property is well planned and maintained. Our room was pristine and very comfortable with high end linens and an excellent mattress for a good night's sleep. The inkeepers were very friendly and their breakfast was first quality and beautifully served. You won't be disappointed!
Eileen & Alex
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Date of stay: July 2021
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We traveled shortly after restrictions were lifted. Prior to our stay, the innkeepers were proactive and clearly communicated their policies. They are easy to talk to and answered all of our questions.
During our visit, they provided ideas and alternatives for activities given the limitations of many businesses. The rooms are gorgeous and immaculately clean. They also have climate control and completely modern bathrooms. The breakfasts were wholesome, delicious, and filling.
During our visit, they provided ideas and alternatives for activities given the limitations of many businesses. The rooms are gorgeous and immaculately clean. They also have climate control and completely modern bathrooms. The breakfasts were wholesome, delicious, and filling.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Rose Polyakova, Owner at Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast
Responded Aug 18, 2020
And we are looking forward to seeing and hosting you again, Hope! We love how adventurous you are and that you traveled as soon as our state reopened. Thank you for finding our B&B and for enjoying your stay with us. Till soon!
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We had such a wonderful time during our stay at Heart of the Village Inn. It was in a great location, not too far from downtown Burlington (approx 15 min drive).
Rose and Anatoly were such wonderful hosts and made us feel so comfortable and at home during our stay. Our room (Deyette) was cozy and perfect and we looked forward to our homemade breakfasts each morning which came with more than enough food. Would definitely recommend for a nice weekend getaway!
Rose and Anatoly were such wonderful hosts and made us feel so comfortable and at home during our stay. Our room (Deyette) was cozy and perfect and we looked forward to our homemade breakfasts each morning which came with more than enough food. Would definitely recommend for a nice weekend getaway!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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This inn is located at the center of Shelburne, Vermont, which turns out to have many interesting things to explore. Anatoly and Rose are vibrant and warm hosts and serve an amazing breakfast. The inn and room were spotless. They know the area well and love Vermont being Washington, DC "transplants." They provided us with information about restaurants, things to do and directions about how to get around that were very helpful. The Shelburne Museum took part of two days so fortunately the expensive ticket gives you the option to return, which we did. We also spent an afternoon at Shelburne Farms which is an enormous tract of land involved in a lot of experimental and sustainable farming projects. We weren't able to see all the things we would have liked to at the Farms. Philo Ridge, a restaurant recommendation from our innkeepers, was a fantastic farm-to-table experience not far from the Inn. Barkeaters, in Shelburne and a short walk from the inn, provided a pleasant meal the night we arrived. The innkeepers offer a warm and friendly experience and we would be happy to return in the future.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Wonderful hospitality and friendly experience. The rooms were very clean and well appointed. The location is convenient and the breakfasts are super good, especially the pancakes. They have a few requests (no shoes, submit breakfast order in advance, and certify covid 19 safety) but they are smart ideas that make the stay even better and smoother.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Room Tip: Harrington suite was nice
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Response from Rose Polyakova, Owner at Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast
Responded Oct 28, 2020
We loved hosting you, Osbozac! Thank you for enjoying our hospitality and our approach to offering a modern B&B experience. Comfy beds, lovely rooms, delicious breakfasts, clean property... Which is why we have our common-sense rules designed to create a pleasant experience for everyone involved. Hope to see you soon!
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It's difficult to be able to describe our stay at this lovely Inn in so few characters. From the moment we entered the Inn we knew we had found a gem. Our hosts, Rose and Anatoly pay great attention to detail and pride themselves on a well run, beautiful Inn. They love seeing people happy, and do their best to make sure guests have everything needed for an enjoyable stay. The made to order breakfasts are not to be taken lightly. These were the most delicious breakfasts we've ever had. We enjoyed Burlington and Shelburne. The bike riding in Burlington is fantastic. We will return sooner than later.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Room Tip: There are only good rooms at this INN!
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Made reservations in June with a note that my wife was in a wheelchair, but we stayed here 10 years ago with previous owners, and found the carriage house to be quite accessible. We even were able to negotiate the three stairs to side entrance to the breakfast room. When I went to follow up with a phone call several weeks later, I found communication difficult. Their voicemail message said they’re not available regularly to answer the phone, don’t check messages often. After multiple attempts to connect they didn’t answer the phone at a prescribed scheduled time frame and then texted they sent an email stating that due to their no shoes policy the wheelchair would not be allowed in the room, nor could it be stored in the foyer. They stated the property is described as non-handicapped accessible yet the carriage house has a first floor rooms that have hardly a step to negotiate. The law doesn’t allow for people to be excluded for not being in a wheelchair, it’s discriminatory. I tried to contact them before making reservations to talk about their “non-handicap”description but since I couldn’t speak on the phone I made the reservations and and put a long note about being in a wheelchair and able to get into the room. For them not to contact us immediately upon receiving the reservation was wrong, and to make it difficult to talk on the phone to answer questions and address the issues was just downright disrespectful. They need to be a little bit more understanding and accommodating for people with special needs other than making a special breakfast
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Owner Innkeeper, Owner at Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast
Responded Aug 13, 2022
This reviewer is certainly entitled to his own opinions, but he is not entitled to his own facts. Fact: our B&B is located in a historic 1886 Victorian home that is not wheelchair-accessible. There are multiple stairs, narrow doors and hallways, thresholds, and other architectural and historic preservation restrictions and limitations. Fact: our website clearly mentions these limitations as part of property/room descriptions. Fact: in order to make a reservation for a stay at our B&B, a prospective guest has to accept the terms of a reservation agreement inclusive of house rules and policies which cover various aspects of a guest's stay. Fact: this reviewer accepted said reservation agreement in order to make a reservation. Fact: this reviewer emailed the property stating that he and his companion will not be able to honor the reservation agreement. Fact: this reviewer made a thinly veiled threat to leave a negative review if exceptions are not made for his special wants. Fact: this reviewer initiated a reservation cancellation request via email and received a full refund. Writers of negative reviews are often not good readers. There is something out there for almost everyone.
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A spectacular find is the Heart of the Village Inn B & B In Shelburne, VT where we stayed for our fall foliage adventure.The inn is beautifully decorated and the rooms are super comfortable providing all the essentials including my favorite wine glasses and corkscrew not to mention the most comfortable bed and bedding. It’s almost comparable to a spa experience with terry robe and slippers. The atmosphere is complemented by the best breakfast menu you can imagine prepared by the hosts Anatoly and Rose whose cooking expertise is only surpassed by their graciousness. The eggs Benedict with salmon is a winner as is the spinach quiche, but bring your appetite so there is room for the creamiest hot oatmeal ever. We shall return for hopefully a longer stay next time.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Hello Dearest Amos! You probably already know ;) Just got this as the TA notification system is not perfect.
The Main Buidling is a stately and elegant Queen Anne Victorian home with 5 rooms ranging from a cozy 108 sq.ft. Deyett (Queen bed room) to a 348 sq.ft. Harrington Suite (KIng/Queen beds). It is located close to Shelburne Road / Rte. 7 and is more exposed to road noise.
The Carriage House is rustic yet very charming building located farther away from the main road. It has 4 much larger and more quiet (King) rooms.
All of our rooms are different and are loved by our guests for various reasons.
Hi, Ladybugroe!
Thank you for reaching out! Vermont is a gorgeous happy scenic green state, and we know you will fall in love with it just like we did years ago!
To answer your questions: the Shelburne area offers some lovely sightseeing, shopping, eats & sips. It all depends on what you like to see and do, as no two travelers are the same. Take a look at our clean and simple website heartofthevillage d.o.t. c.o.m. for additional recommendations, event calendars, and a custom map. On our official website, you will learn more about our B&B and will be able to make your reservations as well. Please avoid any 3rd party travel websites when you consider staying with small properties like ours.
Additionally, check out TripAdvisor's own "Things To Do" section at the top of this page, just make sure the location is set to Shelburne.
Our B&B offers a convenient central walkable location, comfortable rooms, and custom-made breakfasts for happy modern common-sense adults. A certain Qlever's negative remarks are grossly overstated, but what do you expect from a negative person. MarkB, on the other hand, enjoyed their stay with us and was a delight to host.
We are a small B&B, and payment is, indeed, required upfront. However, we can put you on the wait list and notify you when we are almost booked during your expected travel and stay dates - obviously, this option limits your room choices. Feel free to email us directly with more questions.
Rose & Anatoly
Innkeepers / Proprietors
Heart of the Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast
Hi, thank you for contacting us! We are in the heart of Shelburne, with pretty much everything noteworthy within a walking or a short driving distance! Downtown Burlington is about a 15 minute drive from our Inn.
"If traveling south on Route 7, keep a sharp lookout for the location. Get into the left lane before the light at the intersection."Read full review
"Thus us a great location in the town of Shelburne. Restaurants, breweries and wineries are a short walk or ride away. "Read full review
"Read the bad reviews and response of hosts to understand the overall atmosphere of the place"Read full review
"Something unique to this B&B is that you get to choose your breakfast and it’s amazing!"Read full review
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$301 - $397 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast
Which popular attractions are close to Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast?
Nearby attractions include Shelburne Museum (0.5 miles), Shelburne Farms (1.5 miles), and The Shelburne Country Store (0.07 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast?
Conveniently located restaurants include Rustic Roots, Folino's Wood Fired Pizza, and Inn at Shelburne Farms Restaurant.
Is Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the center of Shelburne.
Are there any historical sites close to Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Shelburne Farms (1.5 miles).
Does Heart Of The Village Inn, Modern Vermont Bed & Breakfast have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.