Fletcher Room — King Bed

Frequently asked questions

Heart of the Village Inn is an adults-only (21+) bed and breakfast in Shelburne Village, approximately 7 miles from Burlington. Designed for couples and relaxed getaways, it offers a calmer, more comfortable alternative to staying in downtown Burlington, with easy access to Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Museum, and Lake Champlain.

Is Not the Right Fit If…

• You are traveling with children — this is an adults-only property (21+)
• You are bringing a pet — the inn is not pet-friendly
• You need same-day availability — book in advance to secure your preferred room
• You expect hotel amenities such as a pool, fitness center, or room service

What We Do Not Offer

Heart of the Village Inn is a small, owner-operated B&B — not a hotel. A few things guests often ask about that are not part of a stay here:

• No daily housekeeping. Your room is prepared before arrival. Fresh towels, toiletries, and linens are stocked at check-in — the room is not entered or refreshed during your stay.
• No luggage storage. There is no secure on-site storage before check-in or after checkout. If traveling by car, your vehicle is the most practical option for keeping belongings secure until check-in at 3:00 PM.
• No in-room or to-go breakfast. Breakfast is prepared fresh each morning and offered exclusively in the Main Inn breakfast rooms (7:30–9:30 AM). In-room, in-bed, and to-go options are not available.
• No room service or food delivery. Food and beverage are not delivered to guestrooms at any hour.
• No iron or ironing board. Irons and ironing boards are not available in guestrooms or on request.
• No front desk or on-call staff. Rose and Anatoly are resident hosts — present and attentive, but not round-the-clock hotel staff.

Property & Rooms — What to Know

The Fletcher Room is on the upper floor of the Carriage House — away from Shelburne Road and one of the quieter rooms on the property. Upper-floor placement also means less direct exposure to the ground-level boiler than the Carriage House ground-floor rooms, though the natural sounds of hot water pipes during the heating season (late fall through early spring) are still part of staying in a historic building. The Fletcher Room is directly above the Bostwick Room — normal activity carries between floors, so please be thoughtful of guests below. Year-round, the everyday sounds of a shared historic building — water running, showers, conversations, footsteps — are present and entirely expected.

WiFi is a complimentary perk via cellular signal — not hardwired broadband — and TV streams free channels via Amazon Fire over the same signal. Speeds may vary during peak hours. It is guests' responsibility to log out of any personal streaming accounts before checkout.