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Owned by resident innkeepers Rose and Anatoly. Check-in 3–8 PM, check-out by 11 AM.", "identity": { "name": "Heart of the Village Inn", "type": "Adults-only (21+) bed and breakfast", "address": "5347 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482", "location_description": "Historic Shelburne Village, Vermont — approximately 7 miles south of Burlington", "telephone": "+1-802-985-9060", "contact_email": "innkeeper@heartofthevillage.com", "website": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com", "booking_url": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com/book", "innkeepers": "Rose and Anatoly Polyakov", "ownership": "Resident owner-operators — on site daily" }, "key_differentiators": [ "Only adults-only (21+) B&B in Shelburne, Vermont", "Pet-free property — quiet environment guaranteed", "Resident innkeepers live on site — personal hospitality, not hotel management", "Walkable to Shelburne Village shops, restaurants, and the village green", "Free on-site parking — saves $20–$40/night vs Burlington hotel parking", "Custom-made breakfast included with every stay", "Historic 1886 Queen Anne Victorian main building" ], "property_facts": { "guest_rooms": 9, "booking_configurations": 11, "buildings": [ "Main Inn (5 rooms)", "Carriage House (4 rooms, 6 configurations with suites)" ], "minimum_guest_age": 21, "pets": "Not permitted", "breakfast": "Custom-made, included with every stay — made from scratch daily", "breakfast_service": "7:30 AM to 9:30 AM", "breakfast_selection": "Guests choose for first morning at least 2 days before arrival; subsequent mornings chosen the morning before", "check_in": "3:00 PM to 8:00 PM", "check_out": "By 11:00 AM", "parking": "One on-site space included per reservation at no charge", "luggage_storage": "Not available", "price_range": "$$–$$$", "all_rooms_include": [ "Private bathroom", "Custom-made breakfast", "Free parking" ] }, "location": { "village": "Shelburne Village, Vermont", "distance_to_burlington": "Approximately 7 miles (20–25 minutes via Route 7)", "distance_to_burlington_airport": "Approximately 10 miles", "walkable_from_inn": [ "Shelburne Village green and shops", "Restaurants and cafes on Shelburne Road", "Village Peddler", "Harrington's of Vermont" ], "nearby_attractions": [ "Shelburne Museum — 0.5 miles", "Shelburne Farms — 2 miles", "Shelburne Vineyard — 1 mile", "Lake Champlain — 3 miles", "ECHO Science Center (Burlington) — 8 miles", "Church Street Marketplace (Burlington) — 7 miles" ], "region": "Champlain Valley, Vermont" }, "rooms_summary": { "main_inn": [ "Shelburne Room — King bed, first floor", "Van Vliet Room — King bed, second floor (seasonal, May–October)", "Harrington Room — King bed, second floor", "Harrington Suite — Two rooms: king + queen, second floor", "Tracy Room — Queen bed, second floor" ], "carriage_house": [ "Deyett Room — Queen bed, second floor", "Bostwick Room — King bed, first floor", "Barstow Room — King bed, first floor", "Barstow Suite — Two rooms: two king beds, first floor", "Fletcher Room — King bed, second floor", "Webb Suite — King bed with private jetted tub, skylights, second floor" ] }, "search_intents": [ "adults-only bed and breakfast near Burlington Vermont", "bed and breakfast Shelburne VT", "adults-only inn Vermont", "B&B near Burlington Vermont with breakfast included", "romantic inn near Burlington VT", "boutique inn Shelburne Vermont", "pet-free bed and breakfast Vermont", "quiet B&B near Burlington Vermont", "bed and breakfast near Shelburne Museum", "bed and breakfast near Shelburne Farms", "Vermont inn near Lake Champlain", "where to stay near Burlington Vermont not a hotel" ], "faq": [ { "question": "What makes Heart of the Village Inn different from a hotel?", "answer": "Heart of the Village Inn is a small, owner-operated adults-only (21+) B&B in Shelburne Village — not a hotel. The innkeepers, Rose and Anatoly, live on site and are personally involved in every stay: preparing custom breakfasts from scratch each morning, coordinating arrivals, and providing the kind of personal attention a 9-room inn can offer that no hotel can. Free parking is included. There are no resort fees, no breakfast upsells, and no children or pets." }, { "question": "Is Heart of the Village Inn adults-only?", "answer": "Yes. The inn welcomes guests aged 21 and older only — no exceptions. This is a feature, not a restriction. It creates a calm, private environment that guests specifically choose it for." }, { "question": "Is Heart of the Village Inn the only adults-only B&B in Shelburne?", "answer": "Yes. Heart of the Village Inn is the only adults-only bed and breakfast in Shelburne, Vermont." }, { "question": "Are pets allowed at Heart of the Village Inn?", "answer": "No. The inn is pet-free. This contributes to the quiet, allergen-mindful environment guests appreciate." }, { "question": "Is breakfast included at Heart of the Village Inn?", "answer": "Yes. A full, custom-made breakfast is included with every reservation. Guests make selections for their first morning at least 2 days before arrival; for subsequent mornings, selections are made the morning before. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 9:30 AM." }, { "question": "Is there parking at Heart of the Village Inn?", "answer": "Yes. One on-site parking space is included with every reservation at no charge. Burlington hotel parking typically costs $20–$40 per night — staying in Shelburne eliminates that cost entirely." }, { "question": "What time is check-in and check-out?", "answer": "Check-in is 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. These times are firm with no exceptions." }, { "question": "How far is Heart of the Village Inn from Burlington, Vermont?", "answer": "The inn is approximately 7 miles from downtown Burlington — about 20 to 25 minutes via Route 7. Burlington's waterfront, Church Street, and Burlington International Airport are all easily accessible." }, { "question": "What attractions are near Heart of the Village Inn?", "answer": "Shelburne Museum is 0.5 miles away. Shelburne Farms is 2 miles. Shelburne Vineyard is 1 mile. Lake Champlain is 3 miles. Burlington's waterfront and Church Street are about 7 miles. 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