This beautiful house on Main St in Stowe could really be a gem. Unfortunately, the building lacks general upkeep and maintenance. Floors were filthy and furnishings shabby and old. I sent a thoughtful email to owners Laura and Paul with details of the deficiencies we found during our 4 night stay earlier this month. The reply was a photo of their “welcome book” open to the front page with their contact information. ??? Were we meant to call them when two lightbulbs went out? Or to waste our vacation time having someone investigate why none of the appliances in the kitchenette worked? Such a pity that the owners are so clearly disinterested in maintaining this grand old home.
Wonderful stay at the Butler House! We crammed in 3 adults in Zoe's Loft, but it worked fine. the main 2 person bed is in the pull out couch, and there is a double mattress about 4 feet up a short ladder in the "Loft". There was a little kitchenette which was nice, full amenities in the bathroom and Kitchen, however the shower was a little tight, being inside a small hanging curtain in the raised tub. The location was awesome, great communication with the owner, noise was never really a problem, even though on the busy side street. Parking in back was never an issue, they try to block it off for Inn guests only. Make sure you go down stairs at least a 1/2 hour early to get in line for the awesome breakfast at Butlers Pantry - the line was always out the door to the sidewalk! Unfortunately you don't get reserved seating, but you do get a 20% discount. …
We stayed here for 2 nights. Located downtown. Coffe shop directly across the street. Free laundry on site. Room was very cute and well appointed. Most restaurants in town were closed at the start of the week.
We loved this casual, comfortable Inn. We stayed in Orion’s room. It was perfect for traveling with our son and his wife. Private bedrooms and one bath worked fine. We played games in the living room and had a full kitchen for snacks and drinks. 3 nights was perfect for a summer stay in Stowe. Convenient to the trails and all of the downtown conveniences. We will be back for another stay.
First time staying at this charming inn. Very New England feel. Our room had a fireplace and everything was very clean. Location is excellent; right on Main Street and walking paths. Can't wait to stay again.
I want to do a fair review here. There were pros and cons to staying in this establishment. You need to decide what is important to you, to be happy staying here. First, it's not a hotel. It's in a house with 7 rooms. It's not a B&B as breakfast is not included. There is no front desk, no one to greet you, no proprietor to see if you need anything or ask you how your stay is going. When you make your reservation, they require 1 night's deposit and they charge your card a couple of days before your arrival for the balance. The Pros: The House is on the Main drag and there are a couple of blocks of little shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars within an easy walk. There is a breakfast restaurant on the first floor, but it's open to the public and is very busy. The check in process was easy and directions were sent by email before our arrival of what we needed to do to get into our room. There is dedicated parking for the guests. Our room, Max's Roost, was a one bedroom furnished apartment, with hardwood floors, a full kitchen. The bath towels were thick and fluffy The mattress was comfortable The Cons: There is no guest relations of any kind. Everything in the apartment is bare bones. I understand the need for this because they don't want people to steal from them, but the bathroom amenities are a joke. The shampoo is like water and doesn't lather. There is no conditioner, no body lotion, no make up wipes, no q-tips, etc... There were two rolls of toilet paper left, which was fine for us, but what happens if you are there longer. Be careful when you use the toilet paper. The set screw is missing so every time you pull the toilet paper the whole holder lands on the floor. The air conditioner is only in the living room/kitchen, so it has to be very cold in there to allow the cool back into the bedroom so sleeping is comfortable. I did notice baseboard heating in the bedroom, bathroom and living areas, so if you're there in the winter, heating the apartment may not be an issue. The rest of the furniture in the apartment was fine, just serviceable. There are no curtains anywhere in the apartment, so if you want to sleep in, bring an eye cover. The house was noisy. We could hear people talking all around us. I think overall, for an average of $330 a night, we just expected a bit more.…
There are many things to love about the Butler House: Location is fantastic Big, bright yet cozy room Kitchen with fridge, plates, dishes, etc. Views of the church across the street Great towels Laundry and ski storage onsite Blinds that can open from the top for privacy and light blocking curtains Easy check in Great communication Keurig with Green Mountain coffee But there is an issue that may impact whether you want to choose the Parlor Suite: Your door is located in the waiting area for the extremely popular breakfast restaurant, The Butler's Pantry. This was not noted in any description when we booked the room. The restaurant is fantastic so we definitely recommend eating there during your stay, but the amount of noise and commotion right outside your room is unbelievable. If you plan on getting up early, this won't be an issue at all. If you plan on a relaxing morning sleeping in late, forget about it. Also, the shower was barely warm and had low water pressure - I'm not sure if this was related to the restaurant or some other issue. For winter guests it should also be noted that there is no central heat in this room and the fireplace is decorative. They do provide a space heater. Complimentary parking is in the rear and the door to access the room is in the front, up a few steps. Overall, it's a lovely place to stay and the owners are great. I just wanted to point out some things that aren't obvious from the listing to help you make an informed choice.…
I spent 2 nts there this wk and a month ago in same Murphy Bed room. Last time one friend stayed in Zoe's Loft also, this time 2 other couples stayed at Butler House too. Everyone thought the accommodations were great. Very clean (even hallways), comfortable beds, perfect efficiency for prepping breakfast in and bringing food/beverages. We ate dinners out. All said they would stay there again. Other rooms had fireplaces and couches for comfortable space. I've never seen such quick response from an owner, when I reported one room had some appliance issues. He sent someone w replacements and fix within an hr! Thank you Paul. Great location in the middle of Main St. Can walk to shops, restaurants if open, wine/beer stores, and only 8 miles to the mtn. Easy check in out, with pertinent information provided in advance.…
We spent 2 nights at the Butler. Overall we enjoyed our staying. We loved the location, right on Main street, with many businesses right outside the door! Our apartment, the Butler, is quite spacious and well equipped. It faces the back of the property, that is the parking, but the plus of it is that you are away from the noise of Main street. However the room is located above the restaurant. So to avoid early morning noise, best to have some earbuds available. We like firm beds, and the butler room's bed is probably more on the soft side, maybe just dated. Overall we would recommend it.
Could not have been nicer ....or better. Modern elegance in historic inn. Centrally located at the end of the bike path with everything in downtown Stowe walkable within a minute. Innkeeper is great guy who endures you have everything you need chic full of local knowledge. You can bring your own drinks and sit out front under umbrellas to watch all of scenic Stowe pass by in front of you. This is where YOU should stay.
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