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The Old Stagecoach Inn, an historic bed and breakfast was built in 1826, and is conveniently located in the heart of Waterbury Village. Formerly a tavern, stagecoach stop, and private residence, it is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Walking distance from local restaurants and shops, enjoy a leisurely dinner or visit a local pub without having to get into your car. Twelve tastefully decorated and comfortable guest rooms and Vermont's best country breakfast.
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HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, French
Location
18 N Main St, Waterbury, VT 05676-1810
Old Stagecoach Inn
298 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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The Old Stagecoach Inn is in Waterbury, VT, conveniently located to Ben and Jerry’s. We arrived there only a few days after ownership was taken over by Christa, who was an excellent host. She was eager to make sure that we had everything that was needed and checked up on us a couple of times during the short time we stayed there. The workers in the inn were all pleasant and helpful, and quick to respond to any requests.
The Inn is spread out, and has beautifully appointed rooms with many interesting artifacts. Our room was a good size, and there was ample space for our clothes, toiletries, etc. The room also contained a kitchen area; although we did not use it, it seemed to be well-equipped. Breakfast was delicious; besides a table of fruit and pastries, we were able to choose a hot dish from a menu, which also included daily specials. Although we did not use them, Christa pointed out a bar and living rooms where we could sit and play a game selected from their collection.
In all, the Old Stagecoach Inn is a great place for a Vermont stay.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Christa Bowdish, Owner at Old Stagecoach Inn
Responded Nov 3, 2022
Thank you - I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! I hope to see you again!
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Originally built in 1826 as a stagecoach stop and tavern, the inn alternated between hotel, private residence, and boarding house until 1993, when it reopened as a classic Vermont bed and breakfast and has been serving as such ever since. The Inn has retained the ambience of the original inn. There is a cozy parlor on the first floor. Drinks and breakfast are also on the first floor. We stayed on the second floor. A steep flight of stairs. We do not do stairs very well. The staff was so accommodating. They carried our bags up and down for us. The beds were very comfortable. Our room did not have a TV, not an issue, just a surprise. A full sit-down breakfast is included in the room rate. I had the granola parfait. My brother had bacon, eggs, hash browns. Both were very good. They have on-site parking. There are 2 things I would like to see: 1. a phone in the room so that you can reach the front desk without going down the stairs; 2. more surfaces on which to put your luggage. Good experience.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Response from Christa B, Owner at Old Stagecoach Inn
Responded Oct 23, 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us and for your feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed the breakfast and ambience! And thanks for the suggestions. We really value guest input in helping us prioritize room updates. Hope to see you again!
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We stayed at The Old Stagecoach Inn on Thursday, September 2, 2021 for a single overnight en route to a family visit in Canada. Dan and Jackie, husband and wife innkeepers, accommodated our late (8 p.m.) arrival with ease. Our limited interaction with them was pleasant and the interactions between them were light and funny. They clearly enjoy inn keeping.
The inn is an old residence but our room (#10) was tastefully appointed, including a small kitchenette with microwave and fridge. There was a TV we used briefly; certainly adequate for our short stay.
Without doubt the high point was the complimentary breakfast, served between 7:30 and 9 a.m. Outside eating was an option we used in light of COVID. Our omelettes, bacon, home fries and toast were done to perfection. Dan and Jackie told us to "come hungry," and we're glad we did. There was also granola, fruit, juices and the obligatory coffee and tea. The breakfast lasted us until dinner!
A special "shout out" to their staff person, Chen (sp?) who was the in-person server for both inside and outside dining. Later, it appeared she was also the housekeeping person. She worked hard and we acknowledged it accordingly.
Being train aficionados, my wife and I walked ten minutes after breakfast to the Waterbury train station to watch the southbound "Vermonter" make its 10:10 a.m. station stop. Good for Amtrak: the recently (July, 2021) restored service was on-time and seemed well patronized with a dozen people boarding.
We felt the price of The Old Stagecoach Inn was reasonable ($165) and would happily stay there again.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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The service, staff and breakfast made our stay worth it. The historic building is amazing and charming but definitely in need of some updates. We stayed in room 4 which is in need of some TLC (photos online made the room look 10x better than it is) the entry door barely shut without using the deadbolt, carpet old and dingy, broken picture frames and furniture, nails in wall without anything hung on them, light without cover in bathroom, toilet didn’t work right, chunks of drywall missing, and although the beds we’re comfortable there were few small bloodstains on one comforter. The shower is small so if you’re claustrophobic or over 5’6” you won’t be comfortable. Again the service was amazing, the breakfast buffet and options were great, having an pub on site was fun and the location was great, but I don’t feel what we paid was worth it for the quality.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Response from Christa B, Owner at Old Stagecoach Inn
Responded Aug 28, 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us! We're pleased you enjoyed the atmosphere and service. And thank you for the feedback on your room. We're in the process of making updates throughout the property - this year our big focus was electrical and HVAC updates as well as flooring in rooms 9-12. We'll be updating flooring in the other rooms next year and each room will be getting a makeover over the next year or so. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future.
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We stayed in Room 12 and dined in the breakfast sunporch so the comments are about these areas only as we did not view any of the other rooms. The bed in Room 12 was king size and extremely comfortable. There also were had two very serviceable armchairs. The bed lines and towels were bleached and clean. These were the only thing about the inn that we saw that were clean. There were cobwebs in the sky lights and ceiling corners of Room 12 and the dining room. The room nor the entry staircase to rooms 11 & 12 had not been completely dusted or fully cleaned in a very long time; the carpet was very dirty and the walls were scuffed and/or smeared with dirt. The "fully functioning kitchen alcove" had dirty pans and stove and no cooking utensils or preparation dishes. The microwave and stove were probably from the 80's renovation. The "antiques" touted on the website were more like thrift store bargains. The dining room sunporch had food and chipped paint on the walls and the table clothes were not changed the 4 days we ate in this room. The woman that brought the food during breakfast was apparently also the only one who the did cleaning for the entire hotel as well as the laundry, which may explain some of the filth. We could hear her playing fetch with her dachshund who was either in or adjacent to the kitchen within seconds of her bring our breakfast plates. It was our opinion that the owners, who reportedly are trying to sell the inn, did not utilize the COVID down time to clean the walls, carpets or make minor maintenance repairs to the inn.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Room Tip:Room 12 has a skylight that doesn't have a shade and is placed so the sun in mid-May shines...
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We had the pleasure of staying at the Old Stagecoach Inn this past weekend. It was a frigid night, well below zero, but our room was warm and toasty and a welcome respite after a day of skiing in subzero temperatures. Breakfast was included, and there was quite a delicious offering of omelettes, waffles and pancakes. A very hardworking dining room staff took care of the rush of diners heading for a day of skiing. Details on our room: Our room was in the carriage house, and had an efficiency kitchen. The kitchen was a waste of space given there was a delicious gourmet breakfast waiting for us in the morning. There were only two hooks on the door jamb to hang up our coats. There was a rod in the bath room with some coat hangers, but it was tucked into an obscure corner behind the the shower. Certainly not enough room for winter outerwear. Now for the bedding. The sheets were clean, but quite worn and thin, time for a trip to Bed Bath & Beyond. I wasn’t quite sure about the quilt /coverlet, so I was reluctant to pull that up around my shoulders. Lastly, please check under the couch in room 11, there are some empty beer cans from prior guests.
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My husband booked this inn so that we can explore the Waterbury area before he hiked the Long Trail. Krista was wonderful and flexible working with our dates and needs. It was very walkable, and we enjoyed dinner and drinks at several different establishments. Our room was lovely, large and quiet. Breakfast was fabulous. I highly recommend the eggs, Benedict and strawberry waffles! Highly recommend this inn.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Christa B, Owner at Old Stagecoach Inn
Responded Oct 31, 2023
Thanks so much! Hope to see you again on a future excursion - there's lots more hiking in the area (and so much else to see and do as well...)
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Loved the quirky feel of this hotel. Ample free parking in the hotel car park. We stayed in room 4 for two nights. Despite the building being so old, we didn't hear a lot of noise from other guests. Lovely comfortable beds, a decent sized bathroom and a good shower. Free wi-fi also good. The breakfast was amazing; a buffet cold breakfast with juices, fruit and pastries and an extensive hot food menu. The Vermont cheese omelette with rosti potatoes was delicious, very tasty. It's a short walk up the road to the town's restaurants and a short drive to visit Montpelier and Stowe.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Christa Bowdish, Owner at Old Stagecoach Inn
Responded Feb 26, 2023
Thanks so much! We really enjoyed meeting you. So glad you chose to stay with us!
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We had the pleasure of staying in Room 7 for a week during a recent ski trip. The room itself is warm, spacious, tidy and comfortably fit our family of four. My wife and I were thrilled by the staff's hospitality and deeply appreciated them going the extra mile to make our two children feel at home. The complimentary breakfast is simply outstanding, as is the location itself--easy walk to shops and restaurants, even in the unseasonably cold temperatures we experienced. We recommend this inn with full confidence and are excited to return during future travel.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Exactly what we hoped a New England Inn would be like! From the warm welcome, the ice cold lemonade, the freshly baked cookies to the great location, perfect breakfast and comfy room, we loved this hotel. The room (upstairs) was well appointed and clean, although a little dated. We spent little time in our room, but slept well. Breakfast is absolutely superb. Overnight oats, granola or fruit to start, followed by freshly cooked breakfast to order. Perfect. Plenty of parking spaces and a few minutes walk from several restaurants and stores.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Christa B, Owner at Old Stagecoach Inn
Responded Aug 28, 2024
Hi, Jo. Thanks for staying with us and for the lovely feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay! And we'll be continuing to update the rooms over the next year or two, so hopefully you can come back and visit after it's been refreshed!
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Thanks for your interest in The Old Stagecoach Inn. There are not irons and ironing boards in the rooms but they are both available on request. We hope we can be of service.
John B.
Innkeeper
I stayed at this B&B for 3 weeks last November, without issue. I would go again, and recommend as a great alternative to a dull hotel stay. And the food is fantastic.
There are more places to choose from in the Waterbury area.
PRICE RANGE
$172 - $283 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
old stagecoach hotel waterbury
LOCATION
United StatesVermontWaterbury
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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