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

Property class: 2

Photo gallery for Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

View all photos for Essentials - 2 Queen, First Floor

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding and pillows, a bedside table, a nightstand, a lamp, and a small desk with a chair.

Essentials - 2 Queen, First Floor

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

View all photos for Essentials - 2 Queen, Second Floor

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding and pillows, a bedside table, a nightstand, a lamp, and a small desk with a chair.

Essentials - 2 Queen, Second Floor

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe - 2 Queen, Second Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a round table, and a chair.

Deluxe - 2 Queen, Second Floor

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a dresser, and a kitchen area in the background.

Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, Second Floor

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

View all photos for Essentials - Single Queen, Handicapped Accessible

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, TV, and a door leading to another room.

Essentials - Single Queen, Handicapped Accessible

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a view of the sea through the window.

Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, First Floor

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a vanity with a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Essentials - 2 Queen, Lakeview, Second Floor

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Essentials - 2 Queen, Lake View, First Floor

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe - Single Queen, First Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a dresser, and a kitchen area in the background.

Deluxe - Single Queen, First Floor

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Essentials - 1 King, Second Floor

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Essentials - 1 King, Second Floor

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe - Single Queen, Second Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a dresser, and a kitchen area in the background.

Deluxe - Single Queen, Second Floor

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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.
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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
  • ‪Kingdom Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jesse's Little Kitchen - ‬7 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) on 27 Oct 2026 start from NZ$228, 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 233 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pet friendly place to stay with ample parking. Staff was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredibly great and quiet stay. Loved sitting by the lake at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was great! The room was really clean and the bed was comfortable. The young man at the front desk was SUPER helpful and kind too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Underrated lake front area, perfect to grill and enjoy the views. The dock outside your room makes It easy to paddle board or float. Everything you need is in 5 minute walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Dog friendly. Plenty of space for parking. Cameron was very attentive and responsive with returning phone calls immediately, cleaning rooms, accessible and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful, the room was lovely and clean, and the view and access to Island Pond was beautiful. My only recommendation is to offer more amenities like a hair dryer, conditioner, bottled water, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was right in front of our room. Across the way from the motel was a good restaurant,
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cameron was terrific, you call he not only answered his phone but seconds later would appear as he came around a corner. Beautiful view of the lake, close to some great restaurants, walk off the property and step into any number of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cameron was was extremely helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checking. Room was clean but mattress was very sqeaking think it was the mattress but should be replaced. Overall very nice. Website needs to be updated because bar has closed and seems like for a while. We will go back again..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Pleasant place close to great places to enjoy nature
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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