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Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Brighton State Park

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Island Pond Country Inn sits peacefully near Seymour Lake, surrounded by Vermont's natural landscape. Guests connect with in-room WiFi while enjoying the property's private dock for taking in scenic water views. Travelers consistently praise the inn's beautiful setting.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - 2 Queen, First Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Essentials - 2 Queen, Second Floor

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - 2 Queen, Second Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe - 2 Queen, Second Floor

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe - 2 Queen, Second Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Family Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, Second Floor

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, Second Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Essentials - Single Queen, Handicapped Accessible

Essentials - Single Queen, Handicapped Accessible | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - Single Queen, Handicapped Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, First Floor

Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, First Floor | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, First Floor

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Essentials - 2 Queen, Lakeview, Second Floor

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - 2 Queen, Lakeview, Second Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Essentials - 2 Queen, Lake View, First Floor

Essentials - 2 Queen, Lake View, First Floor | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - 2 Queen, Lake View, First Floor

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe - Single Queen, First Floor

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe - Single Queen, First Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Essentials - 1 King, Second Floor

Essentials - 1 King, Second Floor | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - 1 King, Second Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe - Single Queen, Second Floor

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe - Single Queen, Second Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
127 Cross St, Brighton, VT, 05846

What's nearby

  • Island Pond - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Island Pond Historical Society Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Brighton State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Echo Lake - 14 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Lake Willoughby - 31 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Branches Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪common Sense Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪American Legion Post #80 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hobo's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jesse's Little Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)

Motel near Brighton State Park
Located close to Seymour Lake, Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a dock
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and shampoo
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, freezers, and heating

Similar properties

Front of property

Seymour Lake Lodge

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 176 reviews
Seymour Lake Lodge

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Dock

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (1:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Island Pond Country Inn
Pond Formerly The Lakefront &

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. A cleaning fee of USD 50 also applies.

How much is parking at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) located?

Situated in Brighton, this motel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Brighton State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Seymour Lake and Echo Lake. Newark Pond and Bald Hill Pond are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 152 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherry

No hot water, beds uncomfortable, very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time for our night. Beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very convenient and the location was outstanding. Needed changes would be to change their name on their sign.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on a beautiful lake. Rooms very clean. People very nice. Town closes down by 8, except for 1 bar/restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bed super uncomfortable and only had a bedspread for blanket. Floors slippery and shower ver slow drain so stood in 2” of water by end of shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was quite.NEEDS NEW BED SPRINGS!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
ok so, the reservations guy...so helpful and accommodating so he gets an A...the facilities in the room are poor. we have stayed in many motels all over New England and they all offered mini fridge, coffee maker and coffee and microwave..;like its standard and those place were much cheaper in cost so that was the let down for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was exceptional. Exactly what was needed. Perfect. Thank you. Only downfall, couldn't watch game six of the Stanley Cup finals. Great stay though. 100
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Check-in is across the parking lot at a gas station. You have to wait in line with gas station customers. Rooms were dated and noisy. The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location and view. The towels were thick and amazing. Place was clean. The only downside was that the mattresses are old, the kind with the springs that make noise when you roll over. Not great with my back. Otherwise the stay was very satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Marie-Josee

Disliked: Staff & service
Not possible to reach anyone on a Friday night and we were still in Canada. Don’t make any réservations at this place… Wainting for a refund from EXPEDIA
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be back its just what i needed. The amount of solitude and beauty was perfect. Room was basic but it was perfect for the price. I would suggest some mattress pads beds are a little springy. There was no microwave or coffee maker. But there was an irving 10 feet away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

John J

This Inn isn't even called Island Pond Country Inn, which is confusing when you're looking for it in a town with only 3 lodging options. Locals seem to use the Inn property as a public beach. All business of the Inn is run through the gas station next door which leads to purchases (ice, breakfast) that should have been part of the stay. Folks at the gas station are overwhelmed by that job and pay little attention to the Inn. Would choose the other option should I go back to this town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room smelled like mold and there was no soap to wash your hands.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our GPS took us right to the property, but it was confusing that the sign said Lakefront Inn, not Island Pond Country Inn, and a sign in the window said check in at the Irving Gas station next door. Same with filling ice bucket, and checkout. No problem, just confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

FREDERICK, ZEPHYR COVE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very disappointing. You cannot find the motel since they changed the name because new ownership and no street number evident to know if you're at the right place. There's no one available to check you in and they do not answer the telephone. So I had to walk around the village at 8:30 night time and ask someone who happen to know that I have to pick up the room key at the gas station from the attendant. Its very stressful if you show up late at night as there are no other hotels in this remote region.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would suggest an in room coffee maker, continental breakfast and coffee/ tea. Otherwise, room and beds/ pillows were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being right on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness
I have never slept in more uncomfortable. Bed springs were popping constantly and you felt every single one of them neither my husband or I got any sleep at all. We booked it for two nights. We stayed one and we just left. We packed up and left. I have a bad back and for two days now it’s been hurting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

alison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient motel to stay in while visiting Norton! Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to pond was nice. The room was very disappointing. If you sat on the end of the bed, the mattress was so thin that it came off the frame. When you entered into the room, it had a bad odor. When I booked the room through expedia, it stated that it had a microwave and it didn't. It also did not hava a coffee maker. We (2 people) stayed for 2 nights, and we were given two full sized towels and two washcloths, so we had to reuse the towels. For the price I paid for this room it should have been more accomadating and updated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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