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Reviews of Basin Harbor

3.5 out of 5
Basin Harbor
4800 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 140 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at a little cottage (Northway 3). It was right on the bay, peaceful and beautiful. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful view of Lake Champlain. Good food in Restaurant and price was very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY disappointing.
Booking 6 months in advance, we believed we would be given a decent room; however, the room had little resemblance to what was pictured and described on the website. The room was so small, you could hardly walk around the bed, the blinds in the bathroom were inoperable (but needed because the room next door peered into the bathroom!) the air conditioner faulty, the queen size bed uncomfortable, and the room overall needs updating. We asked twice to be moved, as we were there for 3 nights....but were told it would cost another $200 per night. Quite disappointing, and unsatisfactory all the way around. One redeeming factor is the staff, who are delightful and tried to be helpful. A renovation is needed!
This is the room
This is what is pictured on the website
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was a fabulous experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Will on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for your great review Patrice!

6/10 Okay

Rodman

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice view from porch but the bathroom was unusable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Heidi on 20 Sept 2023
Goodness, I'm not sure what the comment means but certainly hope that if there was a maintenance issue the guest notified us during their stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Heidi on 29 Aug 2023
Thank you for the positive review. We hope that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again soon.

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Heidi on 29 Aug 2023
Thank you for the positive review. We hope that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and there was so much to do here! We had a small room, so I'd book a cabin next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Will on 16 Aug 2023
Thanks for your review Crystal! We hope to have you back in the future!

6/10 Okay

ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room needs renovation and bed was very uncomfortable - soft like a hammock
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Will on 16 Aug 2023
Thanks for your review Ann, we've made brought this to the attention of the proper managers, we hope to have you back in the future. If you have any questions or further notes please let us know.

2/10 Terrible

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Back to the roaring twenties❤️
Hidden gem: wonderful 1920s resort on Lake Champlain. Excellent cheerful service. Outstanding food the North dock lobster feast dinner was particularly good. Wish we could have stayed longer. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Will on 22 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your review David! We are happy to hear you had an enjoyable albeit too short of a stay with us. Looking forward to having you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Sathish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Will on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review!

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Will on 2 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review Tara! We hope to see you again in the future.

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Will on 13 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review Richard! Hope to see you in the future.

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not sure why this is rated so high. They moved us from lake view to a suite with a view of the parking lot. Room was about 40 years outdated, had old ripped couch with wicker furniture that had mismatched cushions in the living room. We killed about a dozen ants and 3 spiders within the first few hours. Foundation is so bad the bed was tilted and caused you to keep rolling to one side. Pool was filthy, tennis court had no nets and weeds all over it. Really had a bad stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Will on 3 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review!

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Memorable beautiful private unique place w a wide array of activities & excellent customer service!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Valarie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful! Very relaxing and a great get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

odile

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basin Harbor is a bit like stepping back in time. It is a charming resort full of old fashion touches. The location and grounds are beautiful and there are tons of activities for kids and grown ups. Many people seem to be regulars. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The rooms and the lodge, however, could definitely use some renovations and upgrades. Everything feels dated and could use some sprucing up. The room was tiny and darkish. There was no TV. Shower barely gave a couple of minutes of hot water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Jerry on 15 Aug 2022
Hello Odile, Basin Harbor is a family resort that prides itself on being able to entertain guests of all ages while keeping to some old time traditions. We purposely do not furnish any guest accommodation with televisions so as not to detract from the natural beauty of Lake Champlain and our grounds. However, even though our Main Lodge is an historical building (built before 1900), we do wish to have our guests experience hot showers. I apologize that this was your experience and I have spoken with our maintenance team. We will investigate and address that issue. Thank you for providing us with notes on your stay, as we find guest feedback to be one of the most important tools in continually providing a great experience. We thank you for staying with us at Basin Harbor, and hope to see you again! Jerry Coleman, Guest Services Manager

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Heidi on 5 Aug 2022
Thank you Donna for your rating of 10 out of 10! we are happy that you found our little slice of heaven on Lake Champlain.

8/10 Good

Lianne

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful resort with so much history and beautiful grounds! Sorry we could not stay longer! The Red Mill restaurant is sooooo good there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Heidi on 1 Aug 2022
Hi Lianne, We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope that when you are in Vermont next you have the chance to stay a little longer!

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Business traveller
Fair, room had a broken lock so door didn’t close properly. Person was sent to fix it shortly before I checked out also bathroom window had very large cracks. Staff was very laid back about fixing broken lock, didn’t seem to care.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Jerry on 1 Jul 2022
Dear Maureen, Thank you for your feedback. Although Basin Harbor is a very safe place, it is necessary for our guests to have working locks. I apologize for the lackadaisical attitude of the staff and will be sure to continue stressing the importance of guest safety. Kind regards, Jerry Coleman, Guest Services Manager

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complete resort, centered around an excellent golf course typical of Ireland/Scotland. Despite being huge, everthing seemed close to where we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Jerry on 27 Jun 2022
Dear Louis, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and our golf course! We hope to have you back with us in the future! - Jerry Coleman, Guest Services Manager

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First room (Champlain house) was very old. Luckily was able to move, new house was more up to date, shower temp was terrible, changed from hot to cold, back and forth for no reason. Deck was nice but not clean. Green algae was on the newer white trim boards. Power washing is easy and would do wonders. Definitely wouldn’t spend the money to stay there again, Amenties looked good although didn’t partake. Food at the Redmill was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Jerry on 19 Jun 2022
Hi John, Oftentimes Lake Champlain, on of our greatest assets, can be a great detractor. Moisture is something we constantly battle and usually keep in check and I apologize for the experience you had while staying with us this past week. I will have our staff look into the issues that you have listed here, as we have not heard of them from previous, or current guests staying in the accommodations you were in. Guest feedback is invaluable to us, as without it, problems may go unnoticed for days, so I thank you for taking the time in doing so today. I hope you had a safe trip home. Warm regards, Jerry Coleman - Guest Services Manager

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Heidi on 19 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review! We hope that when you are in Vermont again you will keep us in mind.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Heidi on 19 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review! We hope that when you are in Vermont again you will keep us in mind.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Heidi on 19 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review! We hope that when you are in Vermont again you will keep us in mind.

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst stay evet
It was awful. Door was unlocked, there was urine on the toilet seat and a spider on one of the beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Heidi on 6 Oct 2021
Hello Michelle, We would like to speak with you further about your experiences. Unfortunately, being in a rural location pests like spiders are part of life for us. The condition of the toilet is not acceptable however. I hope that you brought these items to our attention while you were here.

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Heidi on 6 Oct 2021
Thank you for the 10 star rating! We hope to see you again if you travel to Vermont!

4/10 Poor

LYNN

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gardens were beautiful. They tried to give us a step down room in very poor condition. The room we paid for they gave away and they could only get us in a semi decent room for half our stay. We had to rework our vacation and find places to stay. Without support from Orbitz they wouldn't have given us a refund. Even then they tried to give us 300.00 less. With Orbitz support it all worked out. I was so grateful we booked through Orbitz. We wouldn't go back. The pictures and amenities on the website are really misleading.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Heidi on 28 Sept 2021
Thank you for your feedback. While we do acknowledge there was damage that had not been reported in your room, you were indeed provided with the room type booked online. We agreed to allow you depart early and without penalty. We also explained that since you booked with a 3rd party company we would need to coordinate with them your refund, as we did not charge you for your stay but rather Orbtiz did. We happily worked with Orbitz on your behalf to make this happen. We are sorry if this process was not made clear to you. We would hope you would give us another try and in the future please feel free to reach out directly.

10/10 Excellent

Georges F

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful grounds. Very small room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Pennie Beach, Fourth Generation Host on 19 Jun 2021
Thank you for staying with us. We have grown over time since our founding in 1886, and virtually all our accommodations are different from one another. You must have stayed in the Lodge or Homestead. Please try one of our cottages for your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Heidi on 26 Sept 2020
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you again next season!

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Family get away
The cottage we had was dated but still perfect. View of the water, walking distance to pool. Dog friendly and very kid friendly. I recommend bringing your bikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Jamie Fox, GM on 7 Aug 2020
Steven, Thanks for taking the time to review your stay with us. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at Basin Harbor - we are definitely a bike friendly resort...for other readers, if you don't want to bring your bike we have a brand new fleet of rental bikes available here. Thank you for choosing us for your time away, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great getaway
Such a great relaxing place to visit. Staff was all very friendly and everything was very safe and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Jamie Fox, GM on 7 Aug 2020
Joseph, Thank you for reviewing your visit with us...great photos! We appreciate you taking the time to commend our staff, and are thrilled that you found the resort to be safe and clean. Please come back and visit us again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice nostalgic property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Jamie Fox, GM on 7 Aug 2020
Thank you for your review! Basin Harbor is in it's 134th season on the shores of Lake Champlain. A stay here is a bit like a step back in time, but with all the conveniences of a full service resort. Come see us again soon...

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
great site, cottage just ok
Beautiful scenery and view from the room. Property grounds and amenities are great. Cottage was a little dirty and dusty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Crystal on 20 Jul 2020
Thank you for staying with us. We are so glad you enjoyed the incredible views. We appreciate the feedback about the cottage cleanliness, and will use this to improve our processes. Hope to see you again soon!

6/10 Okay

Jaroslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Heidi on 22 Oct 2019
Thank you for providing your feedback. We always strive to excel and welcome you to reach out to us to provide more specific feedback if you wish.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Heidi on 22 Oct 2019
Thank you for visiting us! We hope that when you are next in the Champlain Valley you will see stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Lake Oswego, Oregon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful resort! My husband and I were passing through town and got a last minute room at Basin Harbor. When we checked in it was dark so we couldn’t see the grounds and went straight to bed. In the morning we awoke to quite a pleasant surprise. What a lovely place to stay! We walked the property and saw a full yoga class on the boat dock. This place is breathtaking and there’s so much to do here - biking, kayaking, SUP, golf... I would love to come back and spend some quality time at this beautiful resort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Heidi on 10 Oct 2019
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We look forward to seeing you again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Heidi on 7 Oct 2019
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you again next season!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at the property and didn't know what to expect and after driving to what seemed like the middle of no where I was very pleasantly surprised. Cabin doesn't look like much from the outside but once you walk in it was spacious, clean, quaint, breathtaking views. I don't know if I would make this a destination vs needed to be in the area but I will consider. Very 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Heidi on 7 Oct 2019
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We hope that you consider making us a destination in the future.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Secluded and peaceful. Gardens are beautiful. Cabins look simple. Rooms in main lodge are very clean and new bathrooms. Feels like summer camp with water activities, tennis and golf. You are off the grip. Only cell service is their free wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Heidi on 2 Sept 2019
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spot - be precise with room selection
This place is a little gem. A beautiful idyllic place with exceptional views of Lake Champlain and the sights of the kids swimming and diving into the lake is are memories to treasure; great water sports for all; good food; super service. The only slight negative is that the accommodation is mixed and can be a bit cramped. They claimed not to have been provided the full information by hotels.com/Expedia so we were put 4 in a room which was really only fit for 2/3 max. The hotel was basically full. Nonetheless, they did their best and moved us from room to room. We ended up in 3 different rooms in our 3 night stay and whilst this was far from ideal, they were helpful in assisting us move and accommodating our needs as best they could. We liked the Summit building best. Woodlea was also okay. Northway was really too small for us. BUT we really enjoyed our stay despite the hassles with the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Heidi on 19 Aug 2019
Thank you for staying with us and we appreciate your patience in trying us out, despite the mini-tour of the resort. Because all of our units are so clearly different and unique our agents are the best to assist with finding the best units for our guests. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room in lodge very small. Not able to sit in and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Heidi on 13 Aug 2019
Thank you for staying with us. The rooms in the lodge are the smallest and most economical option. Please feel free to phone us in the future so we can help find the perfect room for you.