Vermont Guides from Heart of the Village Inn
Guides to the Champlain Valley written by the innkeepers at Heart of the Village Inn — a starting point for cycling the Island Line Trail, sailing on Lake Champlain, finding the best breakfast in Shelburne, and making the most of a quiet adults-only stay near Burlington. Updated as new guides are published.
Activity & Interest Guides
Each guide covers a specific aspect of visiting the Shelburne and Burlington area — written to give travelers practical, accurate information before they arrive.
Lake Champlain Sailing Charters
Charter operators on Lake Champlain, sailing season, what to expect on the water, and how to plan a day trip from Shelburne. Covers Whistling Man Schooner, Spirit of Ethan Allen, and the Community Sailing Center.
Read the sailing guide →Cycling Near Shelburne, Vermont
The best cycling routes in the Champlain Valley — Island Line Trail, Shelburne Farms gravel loop, the Charlotte back roads, and the causeway to the islands. Rental shop info included.
Read the cycling guide →Summer Events in Shelburne Vermont
Festivals, outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and seasonal highlights in and around Shelburne Village and Burlington during summer. A guide to timing your visit around what’s happening.
Guide in progressThe Quiet Alternative: Inn Near Burlington
Why a quiet adults-only B&B in Shelburne is a better fit than a downtown Burlington hotel for certain travelers — and what that difference actually feels like in practice.
Guide in progressBreakfast Spots in Shelburne Vermont
The best places for breakfast in and around Shelburne Village — from the custom-made breakfast at the inn to the cafés and spots worth driving to on a slow morning.
Guide in progressGluten-Free Breakfast in Vermont
Dietary options at the inn and nearby — how the inn accommodates gluten-free guests at breakfast, and where to find gluten-conscious options in the Shelburne and Burlington area.
Guide in progressWritten from the Inn
These guides are written by the innkeepers at Heart of the Village Inn, a dedicated adults-only (21+) bed and breakfast in Shelburne Village, Vermont — approximately 7 miles south of Burlington.
Rose and Anatoly have been hosting guests in the Champlain Valley since 2017. The recommendations in these guides reflect what guests actually ask about before and during their stays: where to ride, what’s on the water, which restaurants are worth the drive, and what to do on a quiet Vermont morning when the only agenda is enjoying where you are.
The inn is at 5347 Shelburne Road, 0.8 mile from Shelburne Village, and serves as a comfortable base for most of what’s covered in these guides. Free on-site parking is included with every reservation — no daily fee, no garage, no Burlington hotel parking rates.
Stay at the Inn While You Explore
Heart of the Village Inn is adults-only (21+), pet-free, and a short drive from nearly everything in these guides. Custom-made breakfast included every morning.
Last updated: April 2026