Hotels near Silver Lake State Park

"This is a bed and breakfast in the Killington, Vermont area not far from the main road. The two-story house is set next to a hillside and no other buildings are visible from it. Mike and Barbara, the owners, emailed us about a week in advance of our stay to welcome us and give us directions. They asked us to call when we knew the hour of our arrival. We arrived in the evening after a good dinner at the Foundry on Summit Lake in Killington and met Mike and Barbara. Mike helped us settle in the house. We were directed to a room upstairs that had everything we needed and a comfortable bed. The bath was directly across the hall. This was a shared bath but we never saw the other person using that bathroom until we left the next day. The staircase to our hall and room was narrow and curved. People with disabilities or heavy luggage should request a first floor room if one is available. In the morning Mike made us an excellent breakfast. I had warned Mike the evening before that my wife needed strong coffee. He made perfect coffee for her—just right. Mike sat with us at breakfast. He gave us information on how to reach the Appalachian Trail and how to drive to Woodstock, with tips on places to visit and restaurants. The Mountain Valley Retreat is within 200 yards of the Appalachian Trail. We walked the Trail to a falls (Thunder Falls). The Trail in this area is kept up like the treasure it is. We recommend the Mountain Valley Retreat."

"I had a lovely time. Staff was great and helpful."