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

2.0 star property

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An outdoor wooden deck with tables and chairs, surrounded by a railing, and overlooking a body of water.
A covered outdoor area with a view of a lake, a grassy area, and a signpost.
A modern kitchen with wooden accents, a bar area, and seating for dining.
A beach with a sunset over water, sandy shore, and distant hills.
A two-story house with a large chimney, a porch with a white railing, and a driveway covered in snow.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July

Explore the area

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127 Cross St, Brighton, VT, 05846
  • Place, Island Pond Historical Society Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Pond Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Essentials - 2 Queen, First Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Essentials - 2 Queen, Second Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe - 2 Queen, Second Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, Second Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Essentials - Single Queen, Handicapped Accessible

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, First Floor

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Essentials - 2 Queen, Lakeview, Second Floor

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Essentials - 2 Queen, Lake View, First Floor

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe - Single Queen, First Floor

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Essentials - 1 King, Second Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe - Single Queen, Second Floor

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Island Pond

At Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel), you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Brighton State Park and 13.1 km (8.2 mi) from Seymour Lake. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Brighton motel include Echo Lake and Newark Pond.

What's nearby

  • Island Pond Historical Society Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Island Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Island Pond Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Willoughby - 28 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Burke Mountain Ski Area - 30 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Branches Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • Hobo's Cafe
  • ‪Jesse's Little Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kingdom Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clyde River Hotel Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

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

Self parking is free.

This Brighton motel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Brighton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (71 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Island Pond Country Inn
Pond Formerly The Lakefront &

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)?

Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)?

As of 26 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) on 30 July 2026 start from AU$216, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)?

Yep, Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)?

The closest beach to Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) is North Beach (15.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)?

No, Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 184 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was truly exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was traveling with family and our two parrots. Reserved a room on the first floor which made it easy to bring the birds in while in their travel cages. Staff and stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly, room was clean and comfortable. Only downside was a dog staying in the room below us and barking nearly constantly throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful motel - quiet, safe, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time the staff was excellent. Everything in the room was good. Everything was clean. I really enjoyed myself and I’m looking forward to going back to visit. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They were very cordial. They were pleasant. The room was awesome very convenient and it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being right on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Pleasant place close to great places to enjoy nature
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice room, clean, comfortable. Everything worked good. The people in the office are very cordial and nice. Anything you needed you could just call.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking it was easy very quick
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had the best time the room was awesome and the managers that run the place were very very helpful on anything I needed which everything worked perfectly so I’m really happy and I’m planning on going back soon. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mayur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property was well situated . Surroundings are amazing with Lake view and had Gas station and A nice Italian restaurant right next to it! Loved the Time we spent there even though it was just a night during our fall foliage trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very enjoyable weekend stay. The staff was very welcoming, the room and area were very clean and comfortable, the view was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time property is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean room, scenic location, walkable to the few restaurants in town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Beautiful location and clean room. We’ll come again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great home base for road trips