Echo Lake Inn

Spent a weekend in a nice quaint room. It had all we needed. Enjoyed being able to go downstairs to the living room early in the morning for a cup of coffee. The 24 hour coffee service is a welcome addition. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The dinners were superb as were the breakfasts. Will certainly return when visiting the area next.

Nestled deep in the dense forests of Vermonts green mountains and worlds away from bustling Main streets, packed ***** malls and summer highway traffic is Echo Lake Inn, an ode to classic Rockwellian New England beauty with enough of a sense of modernity to appeal to almost anybody. The Inn built in the waning days of the 18th century is full of comfortable areas to relax and celebrate your vacation. A small but fully stocked bar with local beers and wines is adorned with odes to Vermonts history specifically President Calvin Coolidge who is one of the many historical figures who’ve spent time at the Inn throughout the years. The deep cushioned leather chairs and couches offer premium relaxation to enjoy a nightcap to put an exclamation point on a fantastic day. The cavernous basement has, what was during our stay a non functional bar area full of local beer taps not in use. There is a dart board, pool table and an endless supply of board/ card games to relax and waste the day away with. The large and charmingly forward sloped wooden farmers porch is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the thick forest and nearby black brook that flows into the pristine reflective echo lake for which the Inn is named If wasting away the day playing games or taking in the scenery isn’t your speed then there is plenty of hiking trails, golf, paddle board and kayaking right by the Inn. And of course during the winter months the Inn is in the shadow of Okemo mountain, one of Vermonts premier ski resorts. Modern amenities include a hot tub in a nearby small pool house that comfortably fits four to six, and sits adjacent to a tennis/pickleball court As for my personal experience I showed up on a Friday afternoon with a group of nine for a ****** Mystery experience. This event brought about 60 visitors to the inn and despite the onslaught of seemingly never needing guest arrivals the staff didn’t miss a beat along the way. Never once did we feel the staff was inattentive or that the experience wasn’t enjoyable despite the ever increasing crowd. During this time of year (early June) a lot of the downtown area is shut down or on limited and restricted hours so the Inn became our sanctuary. All of our needs were at worst met, and far often exceeded. John, the Inn owner and his staff were absolutely amazing. Simply singing the praises of the staff on a review board would not do them the justice they deserve. I’d advise anybody who makes this area of the Green Mountains a destination to come to the Echo Lake Inn. It was old world hospitality and charm that kept everybody happy and made just another weekend into an unforgettable experience that myself and my friends will treasure. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the Inns most popular employee the lovable and accommodating She Ra. A sweetheart of a dog that makes all guests feel at home.

What a quaint hidden gem. Recently went for a ****** Mystery Weekend and had a lovely time. The food was outstanding and was the perfect getaway. We stayed in room 25 and had a comfy bed. Small refrigerator was also the the room which was a bonus. Being an old building the walls are slightly thin to hear others but this did not detract from our trip. The staff was wonderful. We enjoyed ourselves and met some very nice people.

We stayed for a quick 1 night getaway. Tom is very welcoming and friendly. The room had the Vermont feel. The Inn is beautiful and cozy with many areas to relax, inside and out. The breakfast was delicious and waitress was top notch. We will be back!

Went with our ski club for 5 nights. Enjoyed the food for two nights. Was in a family room consisting of two bedrooms on either side of a small central bath. During our stay, our ski club filled most of the hotel. None of us could get hot showers on a consistent basis. I think I managed two short warm showers the entire week but had one hot shower in a seperate building. A major inconvenience. And the owner knew of the problem weeks before we arrived. We did get a small refund. The Inn is in need of a major renovation/update. Antique is nice, but the place seems tired except for the Condo building.

We got married at Echo Lake Inn October 2021. The venue was beautiful and it was a truly special day. We, and all our guests, had a fantastic time. It was very convenient to have the rehearsal dinner, the wedding, and Sunday brunch at one location. Our guests really appreciated being able to stay on-site and having use of the full property all weekend. Tom and his team facilitated what was most important to us – getting to share time and make memories with our family. When we booked the venue, I was originally concerned about having our wedding in a tent. I’m so glad that didn’t stop us - the tent is very sturdy, comfortable temperature, and is decorated with a sophisticated feel. Tom and his team were very helpful in helping us coordinate all aspects of the wedding and giving us ideas. We had some untraditional requests, and Tom and his team were accommodating in making our wedding wishes a reality.