Nice clean house near Lake Champlain (not on the shores) in a flat farm-land area. Garden pretty but countryside not nearly as picturesque as around and in the villages of Vergennes, Middlebury and Brandon. Difficult to find at night (locals did not know of its existance, no illumination of the house signage). Beware owners cancellation policy of no refunds for board or meals (full or partial) within 14 days of booking!

Barsen House was the best B&B we stayed in during a weeklong tour around northern Vermont. You simply cannot find nicer accomodation, warmer hosts, or more attractive environs. I recommended this establishment to my parents, too.

It's simply fantastic.

The Barsen House Inn was the perfect romantic getaway for my girlfriend and I. The hosts, Peter and Daphne were friendly and accomodating, while the rooms were exceptionally clean and atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed.

The house and gardens are absolutely beautiful and the firepit was perfect entertainment for star gazing in the evenings. Breakfasts cooked by Daphne were especially unique with fresh eggs picked from the chicken coop next to the vegetable garden.

The views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Moutnains were exceptional and our room provided a beautiful picture window to watch the sunset.

We recommend this Inn for those traveling to Vermont for any venture!

We just returned from a too brief stay at the Barsen House Inn. We would have much preferred a full week with the lovely and charming hosts of the Barsen House, but busy works schedules did not permit for longer than 2 nights this time around.

We were welcomed by our hosts, Daphne and Peter and their guest-friendly animals, in an idealic setting just a short distance from Lake Champlain and Middlebury College. Daphne was wonderful to point us in all sorts of directions, from travel tips to where to visit to securing dinner reservations for us.

Upon our return back to the inn at night, we were again treated as part of the family, with an open door, a fire blazing in the firepit, and a basket of S'MORES makings by the front door.

Our room, with pillow top bed, was the moonlight room and did not disappoint, with plenty of space and our own bathroom, all accented with Peter's original furniture. We awoke in the morning to fresh coffee brewing, homemade pastries and muffins, and delicious home cooked selections including eggs, an apple tart, fresh fruit and more.

On our last morning, Daphne arranged for us to take a bird wataching kayak tour in a near-by preserve. Our guide, Jeremy, was a wealth of information on just about every species we encountered. This is not to be missed if you have a few extra hours to spare. We saw everything from bald eagles to a peregrine falcon, plus plenty of marsh birds, all complimented by Jeremy's knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter.

Thank you, Daphne and Peter, for making our stay a delight. We look forward to returning again in the future and sharing Barsen House with friends.