Made INN Vermont, an Urban-Chic Boutique Bed and Breakfast
A quirky Burlington B&B featuring eclectic decor, vinyl record players, and a hot tub.
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Made INN Vermont is an artsy boutique bed and breakfast in Burlington defined by eclectic rooms and musical memorabilia. Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds, standout breakfasts, and amenities like the hot tub and cupola views of Lake Champlain. However, the hands-on innkeeper Linda has a self-proclaimed politically incorrect and gregarious presence that dominates the stay, which will not suit travelers looking for a conventional, quiet retreat. 43
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What travelers noticed
- Guests rave about the funky decor featuring chalkboard walls, vintage vinyl collections, musical instruments, and board games. 5113
- Morning breakfasts receive consistent praise alongside complimentary perks like endless candy, wine, and coffee. 4
- Visitors frequently highlight the comfortable beds in quiet rooms and the relaxing hot tub. 411
The catch
- While many guests appreciate innkeeper Linda as friendly, accommodating, and entertaining with her stories, her self-described politically incorrect and Broadway-esque style may be polarizing for guests who prefer low-key hosts. 4
- Some visitors embrace the heavily decorated, quirky interior, whereas others may find the eclectic mix of memorabilia less restful than a standard room. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Lovers of vinyl records and board games
- — Travelers seeking an artsy and social B&B
- — Guests who enjoy unique decor and cupola views
Skip it if
- — Travelers seeking an anonymous, hands-off hotel stay
- — Guests put off by strong, talkative host personalities
- — Fans of minimalist or conventional lodging
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Score breakdown
How the 98/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
98Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Location
98- “This Marriott hotel offers breathtaking views of Lake Champlain. The rooms overlooking the lake are stunning and the hotel is conveniently located between the waterfront and downtown- easily walkable to Church Street.” 3
- “The rooms overlooking the lake are stunning and the hotel is conveniently located between the waterfront and downtown- easily walkable to Church Street. There is a fantastic restaurant on site, Bleu, and then right beside the hotel is the famous Hen of the Wood.” 3
Room
98Service
98- “Great service by the fun Inn keeper Linda. She is friendly and provided a warm and friendly environment.” 4
- “Guests looking for a quirky, artsy experience should look no further than Made INN Vermont. With a rooftop hot tub, a vintage vinyl collection, and funky décor, this is a must-visit place to stay. The atmosphere is welcoming and stylish with an eclectic twist.” 3
Bed & Sleep
98Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
95- “Fantastic breakfast and no nickel and dime charges for snacks and in-room drinks.” 4
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-29
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $$$ usually buys
Scores 6 points above the upscale median of 92, across 380 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 98
- Bracket median
- 92
- Index median
- 90
Based on 380 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 21 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Great service by the fun Inn keeper Linda. She is friendly and provided a warm and friendly environment.” 4
- “Guests looking for a quirky, artsy experience should look no further than Made INN Vermont. With a rooftop hot tub, a vintage vinyl collection, and funky décor, this is a must-visit place to stay. The atmosphere is welcoming and stylish with an eclectic twist.” 3
- “The inn is delightfully quirky and Linda the innkeeper is incredibly accommodating and generous with her time and recommendations.” 4
- “My bed was very comfortable and the room was quiet.” 4
- “"My bed was very comfortable and the room was quiet."” 11
- “Love all the unique touches, like chalkboard walls, lights under the bed and the plethora of toys!” 4
- “The décor is awesome - there's musical instruments, record players, chalkboard walls, eclectic furniture, books, and board games both in the rooms and the common areas. . . .” 5
- “Hotel Champlain is Burlington's newest hotel. It offers a sleek, modern stay with incredible views of Lake Champlain. It is 100% worth upgrading to a room with a lake view.” 3
- “My room was cozy clean and fun to look at all the cool decorations.” 4
- “"The décor is awesome - there's musical instruments, record players, chalkboard walls, eclectic furniture, books, and board games both in the rooms and the common areas. . . ."” 11
- “The amenities make the visit worth it on their own, with a hot tub under the stars, endless amounts of candy, wine and coffee, an AMAZING brunch, and a breath-taking view from the cupola of Lake Champlain!” 4
- “Breakfast was phenomenal!” 4
- “Lang House is charming and historic, breaking away from the hotel experience you'll find elsewhere. This renovated 19th-century mansion has been tastefully renovated into an unforgettable bed and breakfast, where individually themed rooms and homemade breakfast make every stay feel personalized.” 3
- “Fantastic breakfast and no nickel and dime charges for snacks and in-room drinks.” 4
- “Original Skiff and Oyster is a fun on site restaurant, certainly worth visiting.” 3
- “The rooms overlooking the lake are stunning and the hotel is conveniently located between the waterfront and downtown- easily walkable to Church Street. There is a fantastic restaurant on site, Bleu, and then right beside the hotel is the famous Hen of the Wood.” 3
- “This Marriott hotel offers breathtaking views of Lake Champlain. The rooms overlooking the lake are stunning and the hotel is conveniently located between the waterfront and downtown- easily walkable to Church Street.” 3
- “Hotel VT also hosts some great events throughout the year. It's located directly between downtown and the waterfront, the best of both worlds!” 3
- “The rooms overlooking the lake are stunning and the hotel is conveniently located between the waterfront and downtown- easily walkable to Church Street.” 3
- “Hotel Champlain blends comfort and convenience with easy access to both the waterfront and Church street.” 3
- “Fantastic breakfast and no nickel and dime charges for snacks and in-room drinks.” 4
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 10 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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Deep coverage · 19/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-28.
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- 3Where to Stay in Burlington, Vermontwhistlingman.comReview site2025-03-23Recent9 quotes used
“The rooms overlooking the lake are stunning and the hotel is conveniently located between the waterfront and downtown- easily walkable to Church Street. There is a fantastic restaurant on site, Bleu, and then right besid…”
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- 15 Best Bed & Breakfasts in Burlington, VT for 2025travel.usnews.comReview siteDate not statedRead originaltravel.usnews.com
- 2Made INN Vermont, an Urban-Chic Boutique Bed and Breakfasttravel.usnews.comReview siteDate not statedRead originaltravel.usnews.com
- 4B&B Reviews | Made Inn Vermont | Burlington, VTmadeinnvermont.comReview siteDate not stated15 quotes used
“Great service by the fun Inn keeper Linda. She is friendly and provided a warm and friendly environment.”
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“The décor is awesome - there's musical instruments, record players, chalkboard walls, eclectic furniture, books, and board games both in the rooms and the common areas. . . .”
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