What to Expect at The Stable Inn

Like-minded adventurers — first-timers, regulars, and the occasional dog (they’re welcome on the 1st floor). We've got the bed, but you're in charge of breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

You’ll always find the makings for a good cup of tea or coffee, anytime of day. Whip up a simple breakfast on the 2nd floor, or channel your inner chef and cook a full-on gourmet meal in the 1st-floor kitchen. Both kitchens, like all the common areas, are shared — in the best, most communal way. It’s a great setup for meeting new people, if that’s your thing.

Show off your latest GoPro footage or settle in for a movie night in our cozy downstairs screening room. Spin some old-school vinyl while you cook, and when you're in the mood for a quieter moment, explore our mini-libraries stocked with poetry, art history, and adventure reads — or just daydream from our sunny perch as you watch small-town life go by.

Grill in the garden, enjoy a picnic, or join us for one of our wood-fired pizza nights under the backyard pavilion (check the calendar for upcoming dates). You’re right in the heart of downtown Rochester, within walking distance of everything — including trailheads.

The inn was lovingly renovated from an 1840s structure, and you’ll still find original quirks like low ceilings and gently sloping floors — cozy reminders of the building’s past that we think add to its charm.

Building Layout

1st floor — Rooms 1–5 *Room 1 is fully ADA compliant
2nd floor — Rooms 6–14

Full Kitchen is on the 1st floor
(coffee maker, tea kettle, toaster, stove top/oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer )

Breakfast Kitchen is on the 2nd floor
(microwave, coffee maker, tea kettle, fridge and toaster)

There are three common areas

Ground floor common area: games and a drop-down screen

1st Floor common area: work space and record player

2nd floor common area: reading, stretching, and town watching

*Dogs are only allowed on the first floor, rooms 2-5, when available.

 FAQs

  • Check-in 3pm — Check-out 11am

    Late check out fees: Noon $25, 1pm $50, 5pm half room rate.

    The front desk is staffed Friday, Saturday 3-7

    Sunday — Thursday, contact via text (802-565-0324) or email (info@bigtownvermont.com

  • Access cards can be left in the room or dropped in the drawer by the main office.

    There is a $20 fee, per card, if they’re not returned.

  • Mid-stay housekeeping is provided when requested between 10am-1pm

  • Dogs are allowed on the first floor, rooms 2-5

  • We have two options for our designated overnight parking

    1. by the main entrance, nose in, parallel to the inn

    2. back of the building between the bike shop and the west side of the inn

    Bike storage can be arranged. Please ask at check-in

  • An outdoor shower is coming for our muddy riders and hikers in 2026/27

    A hose for washing down your bike or dog is attached to the faucet to the left of the West Wing entrance. Help yourself!

  • We're just as committed as the state of Vermont to a resilient energy future — and we had the pleasure of working closely with Efficiency Vermont on our project (they’re awesome!).

    When you stay at the Stable, your heat and hot water come from our micro-district pellet heating system, installed by the very capable team at Lyme Green Heat. It runs on wood by-products harvested within 100 miles.

    Our electricity is powered by rooftop solar panels, thanks to the great work of Same Sun of Vermont.

    We also use high-efficiency heat pumps for cooling in the summer and supplemental heat during the shoulder seasons.

    Fair warning: we love to nerd out about this stuff — so if you ask, be ready for a long (and enthusiastic) conversation!

  • Oh yes — it’s currently under redevelopment and getting ready to blossom with new amenities for your next visit…

    The small building closest to the inn, which now houses the micro-district pellet heating system that warms the inn’s radiators and hot water, will soon become home to a petite trattoria — inspired by one fondly remembered in the mountains of Sardinia in the mid-1980s. There, you’d slide onto a bench right from the front door, immediately seated at a long farm table. You’d be offered something to drink and whatever was being served that day — always something seasonal, simple, affordable, and local. That afternoon, it was the cook’s own bread, cheese, pasta, and wine — the kind of meal you only get from hands seasoned by a lifetime of growing, preserving, and cooking food.

    The garage building will help expand the bike shop’s rental offerings, allowing us to house more bikes and outfit more adventurers — whether for tackling the gaps or exploring our rugged backcountry trails, e-assisted or not.

    Coming online in 2026/27 — stay tuned!

  • Flexible Cancellation Rate: A 100% deposit is taken at time of booking. 80% of booking is refundable 7 days prior to check-in time.

    No-refunds on cancellations within the 7 day window