Phineas Swann Inn & Spa0

Gorgeous property. Obviously well maintained and treated with love. Beautiful location on the river and right in town - we could walk to restaurants. The wonderful rooms were thoughtfully decorated as complete with all the modern touches and extra care given to comfort. Daren was absolutely delightful. He greeted us with warm, friendly smiles after a long day of travel and a late arrival and each morning asked how we were doing and if we needed anything extra. He took the time to get to know us and cared about our experience! He helped us with plans to make our stay enjoyable and gave great recommendations. The main house was so adorable and large - plenty of room to relax. Breakfast was absolutely delicious and unique each morning! The location was perfect for exploring the fall foliage! We can’t wait to return!

The breakfast was an excellent assortment of food and the specialty of the day - souffle with stewed apples - was supper. Especially b/c it was hot (which brings me to the "did not like below"

COLD Plates - The utensils, cups, saucers, plates and so forth were not kept warm and so, for example, by the time you served your coffee at the table, the coffee was luke warm. The milk served for coffee or tea should be hot and not cold, and kept in thermos-type containers. Recommendation, for breakfast at least, considering that it is self-service, all china and packets of utensils should be stored in a warming cupboard. As mentioned above, the souffle was direct from the oven in its baking dish, and the serving plate came from the kitchen - so it was delightfully hot for the whole time.

Host Darren was absolutely amazing!! Very welcoming and felt like family member like we went to visit family. Breakfast was out of this world good!! we stayed in green room and bed was super comfortable! bathroom was excellent and water pressure perfect!! Extremely clean and I am very sensitive person I check everything and I can tell you this is by far my most favorite bed and breakfast ever! I miss it so much and can’t wait to go back!! There is free soda and snacks!!! every place charges you, this is the only place that has it complimentary. I cannot recommend it enough and wish I found it sooner! cannot wait to go back!!

I loved EVERYTHING!!!

This inn is amazing, very warm and beautiful. You will be stunned by hot tubs, flowers and green grass all around. The staff is so nice and the rooms are lovely. And the breakfast? Homemade waffle, and other selections. Delicious! you can also have coffee or tea at any time and freshly baked cookies. I loved my stay here, I wish I will come back some day! If you want to stay in an amazing place where to relax and eat great breakfast, that’s the place for you!

just perfect

Before this trip I had never visited Vermont, and when I pictured what a Vermont Inn was like, this encompassed it. It was quiet, it has history, and extremely picturesque. Staff was warm and laid back. Loved they are dog friendly. They were accommodating with food allergies, so breakfast was made to order and amazing. I loved looking outside with snow gently falling. It felt like a different period in time. Lastly, the hot tub was perfect after a day of skiing.

The inn was quaint and relaxing. I loved that there was fresh homemade chocolate chip cookies, snacks, and soft drinks available ( and included in the price). Gina and Cassie were wonderful. Thanks for a great stay.

My suite could have been cleaner. The bedroom smelled very perfumey. I found an air freshener and put it on the deck. The suite was really nice, but needed a deep clean.

We stayed in the Green Room in the main house, a lovely historic mansion, incredible service, snacks, and many thoughtful touches throughout. The bed was so comfortable, I had trouble getting my fiance out of it! Breakfasts were wonderful, we had stuffed blackberry french toast with Canadian bacon the first morning, strawberry waffles with bacon the second, as well as yogurt, fresh fruit, juice, and other options. This is a place where you actually feel comfortable and at home. We loved the hot tub, and were thrilled that there were no time restrictions to use it, which is rare, and very appreciated. The guest guide in the room was incredibly detailed, and very helpful, as well as informative about the inn and the town.

The gratuity automatically added into the bill added quite a bit to the cost of the total stay, but with current staffing issues, I guess that's to be expected. The stairs to the second floor of the main house were quite steep, and could be tricky for older folks. I'd recommend maybe adding some carpet or anti-slip strips to the tops of the steps for safety.

Hospitality was phenomenal. Darren is a great guy and clearly loves what he does. The property is beautiful and the breakfast delicious. Highly recommended.

This is very minor, but wifi could be a bit better. Not what you are there for but important since the town had pretty much no phone coverage.

The Inn and grounds were beautiful and Lynne and Darren were wonderful hosts. The Inn is in a perfect location so it isn’t too terribly far from Stowe and Jay with other towns not that much farther.

There wasn’t anything I would say I didn’t like. I was a little unsteady on the stairs in the main house but that is easily remedied by staying in the carriage house suites.

It was a cozy little place in a great location. Plenty to do within walking distance. The staff was super friendly, the complimentary breakfast was delicious. They even had complimentary drinks and snacks out 24/7!

The only possible complaint I might have, and this is a trifle, is the single-ply toilet paper - and even that’s likely a necessity if their septic system. It wouldn’t cause me the slightest hesitation about staying here again, though.