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3-star hotels in Lake Willoughby
A shortlist of 3-star stays for a Lake Willoughby trip, drawn from the towns that ring the lake's Vermont shore. It suits couples, families and small groups who want the Northeast Kingdom's cliffs, water and trails within a short drive.
Staying in Lake Willoughby
Lake Willoughby is a five-mile-long glacial lake wedged between two cliff-faced mountains in the Northeast Kingdom, the closest thing to a fjord east of the Rockies. Almost everything sits on VT-5A along the east shore in Westmore, split between the north end near the beach and boat access and the narrow south end directly under the Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor cliffs, which is the dramatic side and the darkest at night. Supply is tiny and made up of camps and lakeside rentals rather than anything like a hotel strip.
The 3-star stays here are not on the water itself: they sit in the surrounding towns, from Jeffersonville and Morrisville to Greensboro, Hardwick, Lowell, Montgomery and Jay. Couples get fireplaces, hot tubs and quiet cabins; families get kitchens, family rooms, playgrounds and games rooms; skiers and riders are within reach of Jay Peak and Smugglers' Notch. Come with a car and plan ahead in July, August and early October.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Sterling Ridge Resort
155 Sterling Ridge Dr., Jeffersonville, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSterling Ridge Resort earns its 4.8 guest rating with a full spread of amenities: an outdoor pool with pool bar, a spa and massage service, and a games room with table tennis. Rooms come with kitchens, fireplaces and sofa beds, and guests have free wifi and free car parking. Canoeing, fishing, skiing and horse riding are all at hand, and pets are welcome. Set on Sterling Ridge Dr. in Jeffersonville, it suits families and active couples who want space and a base for the surrounding countryside.
See Sterling Ridge ResortThe Rendezvous Bed & Breakfast
2507 Vt 100 Lowell Vt 05847 Usa, Lowell, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Rendezvous Bed & Breakfast on Vt 100 in Lowell keeps things simple: free wifi and free car parking are the listed facilities, so guests can come and go with their own transport. As a 3-star bed and breakfast, it fits travellers who want a quiet, uncomplicated stopover while exploring the Lake Willoughby area.
See The Rendezvous Bed & BreakfastMuddy Moose
2930 Cote Hill Rd Morrisvillevermont 05661, Morrisville, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereMuddy Moose on Cote Hill Rd in Morrisville is a 3-star property with family rooms, a games room and a pool bar, plus free wifi and free car parking. Non-smoking rooms are available and pets are allowed. It suits families and groups who want on-site spaces to relax in and a base for exploring the area by car.
See Muddy MooseDeer Run Motor Inn
80 Deer Run Loop Jeffersonville Vt 05464 Usa, Jeffersonville, United States
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereDeer Run Motor Inn on Deer Run Loop in Jeffersonville offers air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms with breakfast, free wifi and free car parking, plus a garden and housekeeping. Pets are allowed. As a 3-star motor inn, it works well for road-trippers and couples who want straightforward comfort and an easy drive to the surrounding lakes and mountains.
See Deer Run Motor InnHighland Lodge
1608 Craftsbury Road, Greensboro, United States
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereHighland Lodge on Craftsbury Road in Greensboro pairs a private beach with canoes, paddle and a terrace, and adds a restaurant, bar, library and games such as table tennis and volleyball. Breakfast is served, and guests have free wifi and free car parking. Skiing, fishing, sailing and horse riding are available, and there is a playground for children. It suits families and outdoor-minded guests who want lake access and plenty to do on site.
See Highland LodgeThe Inn
241 Main Street, Montgomery, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe Inn on Main Street in Montgomery offers air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms with bathrobes, toiletries and fireplaces, some with balconies or terraces. There is a restaurant and bar, a lounge and a garden, with dinner served and special diets catered for. Canoeing, fishing and skiing are on hand, and guests have free wifi and free car parking. It suits couples and small groups who want a comfortable inn with dining on site.
See The InnTrailside Highlands #8
Jeffersonville, United States
Best for: Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereTrailside Highlands #8 in Jeffersonville is a 3-star apartment-style stay with a kitchen, fireplace, sofa bed and terrace, plus an outdoor pool and fitness centre. A spa, playground and picnic area add to the offering, and skiing, fishing and horse riding are available. Guests have laundry service, non-smoking rooms and free parking. It suits families and longer stays that want self-catering space and leisure facilities close by.
See Trailside Highlands #8Hardwick Family Farmhouse on Vast Snowmobile Trail
2371 Center Road, Hardwick, United States
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHardwick Family Farmhouse on Vast Snowmobile Trail on Center Road is a self-catering 3-star house with a full kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine and a cot for young children. Guests have free wifi and free car parking, and pets are allowed. A tennis court and picnic area are available. It suits families and groups who want a roomy base in Hardwick with space to cook and room for children and dogs.
See Hardwick Family Farmhouse on Vast Snowmobile TrailUpscale Montgomery Cabin Near Jay Peak Resort
2005 W Hill Rd, Montgomery, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereUpscale Montgomery Cabin Near Jay Peak Resort on W Hill Rd offers a kitchen, fireplace, patio and a spa, with free wifi and free car parking. Non-smoking rooms and a table tennis table are available, and pets are allowed. It suits groups or families wanting a self-contained cabin with room to relax indoors and out, close to the Jay Peak area.
See Upscale Montgomery Cabin Near Jay Peak ResortAiry & Bright Hideaway Near Smugglers' Notch
144 Sweeney Ln, Jeffersonville, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAiry & Bright Hideaway Near Smugglers' Notch on Sweeney Ln in Jeffersonville is a 3-star self-catering property with a kitchen, oven, microwave and coffee maker, plus a bath and shower. Guests have free wifi, free car parking and non-smoking rooms. It suits couples or small families who want a quiet, light-filled base for exploring the Smugglers' Notch area.
See Airy & Bright Hideaway Near Smugglers' NotchSunny Morristown Home Walk to Restaurants
165 Foss St, Morrisville, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSunny Morristown Home Walk to Restaurants on Foss St is a 3-star house with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, so guests can cook and settle in. Non-smoking rooms, free wifi and free car parking are provided. Its location in Morrisville lets guests walk to restaurants. It suits families and longer stays that prefer a homelike base with space to spread out.
See Sunny Morristown Home Walk to RestaurantsNewly Built Cabin w Hot Tub 16 Mi to Stowe Mtn
338 Terrill Gorge Lane, Morrisville, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereNewly Built Cabin w Hot Tub 16 Mi to Stowe Mtn on Terrill Gorge Lane in Morrisville offers a kitchen, fireplace, balcony and a hot tub, with free wifi and free car parking. Non-smoking rooms are available. It suits couples or small groups who want a self-contained cabin with a private place to soak after days outdoors, within easy reach of Stowe Mountain.
See Newly Built Cabin w Hot Tub 16 Mi to Stowe MtnInviting Ski inandSki out Condo at Jay Peak Resort
26 Queens Rd, Jay, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereInviting Ski inandSki out Condo at Jay Peak Resort on Queens Rd in Jay is a ski-in, ski-out 3-star condo with a kitchen, fireplace, balcony and hot tub. A fitness centre, spa and shuttle service are on hand, and guests have free wifi and free car parking. With a 24-hour front desk and non-smoking rooms, it suits skiers and active groups who want to step out onto the slopes.
See Inviting Ski inandSki out Condo at Jay Peak ResortPrivate Home with Hot Tub Near Jay Peak Slopes
367 Lower Ring Rd, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay herePrivate Home with Hot Tub Near Jay Peak Slopes on Lower Ring Rd is a 3-star self-catering house with a kitchen, fireplace and hot tub, plus a cot for young children. Guests have free wifi and free car parking, non-smoking rooms, and pets are allowed. It suits families and groups wanting a private, roomy base near the Jay Peak slopes with space to cook and unwind.
See Private Home with Hot Tub Near Jay Peak SlopesLakefront Retreat w Large Yard & Boat Dock
898 Eligo Lake Rd, Greensboro, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLakefront Retreat w Large Yard & Boat Dock on Eligo Lake Rd in Greensboro offers a garden, free wifi and free car parking in a 3-star setting. The lakefront position and boat dock give guests direct access to the water. It suits families and groups who want a self-contained lakeside base with outdoor space and room to moor a boat.
See Lakefront Retreat w Large Yard & Boat Dock
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Ridge Resort | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| The Rendezvous Bed & Breakfast | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Muddy Moose | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Deer Run Motor Inn | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| Highland Lodge | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| The Inn | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Trailside Highlands #8 | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – |
| Hardwick Family Farmhouse on Vast Snowmobile Trail | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Upscale Montgomery Cabin Near Jay Peak Resort | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Airy & Bright Hideaway Near Smugglers' Notch | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Sunny Morristown Home Walk to Restaurants | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Newly Built Cabin w Hot Tub 16 Mi to Stowe Mtn | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Inviting Ski inandSki out Condo at Jay Peak Resort | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Private Home with Hot Tub Near Jay Peak Slopes | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Lakefront Retreat w Large Yard & Boat Dock | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Sterling Ridge Resort in Jeffersonville and Muddy Moose in Morrisville both list family rooms and games rooms, and Highland Lodge in Greensboro adds a playground, private beach and arcade. The Inn in Montgomery and Hardwick Family Farmhouse on Vast Snowmobile Trail bring family rooms, high chairs and full kitchens for longer stays.
Sterling Ridge Resort · Muddy Moose · Highland Lodge · The Inn · Hardwick Family Farmhouse on Vast Snowmobile Trail
For pets
Sterling Ridge Resort, Muddy Moose, Deer Run Motor Inn and Hardwick Family Farmhouse all state pets allowed, as do Upscale Montgomery Cabin Near Jay Peak Resort and Private Home with Hot Tub Near Jay Peak Slopes. Deer Run Motor Inn also includes breakfast and housekeeping, and the two Jay Peak area homes add their own hot tubs and fireplaces.
Sterling Ridge Resort · Muddy Moose · Deer Run Motor Inn · Hardwick Family Farmhouse on Vast Snowmobile Trail · Upscale Montgomery Cabin Near Jay Peak Resort · Private Home with Hot Tub Near Jay Peak Slopes
Closest to the lake
Highland Lodge on Craftsbury Road in Greensboro and Lakefront Retreat w Large Yard & Boat Dock on Eligo Lake Rd in Greensboro are the listed stays in Greensboro, the town on the lake's western shore. Highland Lodge has a private beach, canoe, paddle and water sports; the Lakefront Retreat has a garden, free parking and free wifi.
For skiers
Inviting Ski inandSki out Condo at Jay Peak Resort is the only stay here that lists skiing and a ski-in/ski-out setup, with a fitness centre, spa and shuttle service. Newly Built Cabin w Hot Tub 16 Mi to Stowe Mtn and Airy & Bright Hideaway Near Smugglers' Notch serve other mountains, while Upscale Montgomery Cabin, Sterling Ridge Resort and The Inn all list skiing too.
Inviting Ski inandSki out Condo at Jay Peak Resort · Newly Built Cabin w Hot Tub 16 Mi to Stowe Mtn · Airy & Bright Hideaway Near Smugglers' Notch · Upscale Montgomery Cabin Near Jay Peak Resort · Sterling Ridge Resort · The Inn
Where to stay in Lake Willoughby
Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville is the address for Sterling Ridge Resort on Sterling Ridge Dr., Deer Run Motor Inn on Deer Run Loop, Trailside Highlands #8 and Airy & Bright Hideaway Near Smugglers' Notch on Sweeney Ln. Sterling Ridge Resort carries an outdoor pool, spa, games room and beach nearby, while Trailside Highlands #8 adds a fitness centre and playground.
Our picks here: Sterling Ridge Resort · Deer Run Motor Inn · Trailside Highlands #8 · Airy & Bright Hideaway Near Smugglers' Notch
Morrisville
Morrisville covers Muddy Moose on Cote Hill Rd, Sunny Morristown Home Walk to Restaurants on Foss St and Newly Built Cabin w Hot Tub 16 Mi to Stowe Mtn on Terrill Gorge Lane. Muddy Moose lists family rooms and a games room; the two homes bring kitchens, fireplaces and full laundry, and the Foss St house is the one that says it is walkable to restaurants.
Our picks here: Muddy Moose · Sunny Morristown Home Walk to Restaurants · Newly Built Cabin w Hot Tub 16 Mi to Stowe Mtn
Greensboro
Greensboro is where Highland Lodge on Craftsbury Road and Lakefront Retreat w Large Yard & Boat Dock on Eligo Lake Rd sit. Highland Lodge is the largest facility list here, with a private beach, canoe, restaurant, bar, library and meeting room; the Lakefront Retreat keeps things simple with a garden and free parking.
Our picks here: Highland Lodge · Lakefront Retreat w Large Yard & Boat Dock
Montgomery
Montgomery is named in the addresses of The Inn on Main Street and Upscale Montgomery Cabin Near Jay Peak Resort on W Hill Rd. The Inn lists a restaurant, bar, terrace, canoe and river frontage; the cabin adds a fireplace, patio, spa and table tennis, and both are non-smoking with free parking and free wifi.
Our picks here: The Inn · Upscale Montgomery Cabin Near Jay Peak Resort
Plan your stay
When to go
July and August for swimming and paddling, and late September into early October for foliage on the cliffs, which is spectacular and much less trafficked than central Vermont. Winter brings ice fishing and ice climbing on the Pisgah cliffs, but most seasonal lodging and food closes. July, August and the first half of October need booking far ahead.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the lake?
Highland Lodge on Craftsbury Road and Lakefront Retreat w Large Yard & Boat Dock on Eligo Lake Rd are both in Greensboro, on the lake's western shore. Highland Lodge lists a private beach, canoe, paddle and water sports, while the Lakefront Retreat offers a garden, free parking and free wifi.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Yes. Sterling Ridge Resort, Muddy Moose, Deer Run Motor Inn, Hardwick Family Farmhouse on Vast Snowmobile Trail, Upscale Montgomery Cabin Near Jay Peak Resort and Private Home with Hot Tub Near Jay Peak Slopes all state that pets are allowed.
Which is the top-rated 3-star hotel on this shortlist?
Sterling Ridge Resort in Jeffersonville carries a guest rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 347 reviews. It lists an outdoor pool, spa, massage, games room, canoe, fishing, horse back riding and skiing among its facilities.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
Sterling Ridge Resort and Trailside Highlands #8 both have an outdoor pool and a spa. Highland Lodge and Inviting Ski inandSki out Condo at Jay Peak Resort also list a spa, and Newly Built Cabin w Hot Tub 16 Mi to Stowe Mtn and Private Home with Hot Tub Near Jay Peak Slopes add a Jacuzzi.
Which are best for families?
Sterling Ridge Resort and Muddy Moose list family rooms and games rooms, Highland Lodge adds a playground, private beach, arcade and volleyball court, and The Inn and Hardwick Family Farmhouse bring family rooms, kitchens and, at the farmhouse, cots and high chairs.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed at Sterling Ridge Resort, The Rendezvous Bed & Breakfast, Muddy Moose, Deer Run Motor Inn, Highland Lodge, The Inn and Lakefront Retreat w Large Yard & Boat Dock. The remaining cabins and homes also list parking, though not always as free car parking.
Do any of these hotels include breakfast?
Deer Run Motor Inn in Jeffersonville and Highland Lodge in Greensboro both list breakfast among their facilities, and Highland Lodge also lists a buffet. The other properties here are self-catering homes, cabins or inns without breakfast listed.
Which hotels suit a ski trip?
Inviting Ski inandSki out Condo at Jay Peak Resort lists skiing and a ski-in/ski-out setup, plus a fitness centre, spa and shuttle service. Newly Built Cabin w Hot Tub 16 Mi to Stowe Mtn and Airy & Bright Hideaway Near Smugglers' Notch serve other nearby mountains, and Sterling Ridge Resort and The Inn also list skiing.