Stone Boat Farm B & B

We offer four unique guest rooms and an inviting common room.

All rates are based on double occupancy. For an additional person (5 years and older) in the room there is a $20 fee per night. All of the four brook-side rooms have private entrances and private baths with showers. The rates include a European-style breakfast, complimentary WiFi access (must have own laptop computer), and cable TV with DVD/VCR and a selection of over 200 movies.

All rooms are subject to an additional 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals tax. A minimum stay of 2 nights is required for weekends (3 nights for certain holidays). Our reservation policy is payment by personal check, cash, credit card (Mastercard and Visa only), or traveler’s checks. Once you arrive and check into the Stone Boat Farm or cancel within 24 hours of 3 pm on the day of your reservation, you are liable for the total amount of your reservation duration (see below).

Deposit and Cancellation Policy:

A deposit in the amount of one night's stay or 50% of the total amount for a multiple-night visit (whichever is larger) is required to guarantee each room. Cancellations must be made by speaking with us in person or via an acknowledged e-mail. Voice mail (answering machine) messages do not constitute cancellation confirmation. Because we are a small business with only four rooms, late cancellations or changes (see below) significantly affect our small business.

A deposit is refundable if the cancellation or change is received 14 days before 3 PM on the reserved arrival date.  All refunds are subject to a $25.00 per room handling fee. Late arrivals, “no shows”, early departures and guests who cancel within 24 hours of 3 pm on the day of arrival WILL ALL BE CHARGED FOR THE ENTIRE RESERVATION DURATION.

Geoff and Christiane are both affiliated with New Haven, CT/Yale University community (see “About Us ”) and therefore, as a courtesy to the academic community, we have a special "academic" discount (denoted with an * in the rates section above). Yale alumni and current members (faculty, students and staff) of academic communities (universities and colleges) qualify for this discount. The academic single night rate applies for holidays and fall foliage season.  As an incentive to stay a bit longer than the usual 2-night weekend stay, we generally provide for an additional discount (in addition to the discounted rate above).  Guests must bring academic id card or provide us with an email address affiliated with an academic institution.

For local residents from Jamaica, Vermont and New Haven, CT we give the same discount as for academics (denoted with a * in the rates section above).  A minimum 2-night stay is required for weekends. The academic single night rate applies for holidays and fall foliage season.

Spring Break Special:  During the month of March book 3 nights and get the 4th night FREE (except for weekend of 3-19).

If you book 2 nights you get the 3rd night at 50% off.  If you book 3 nights you get the 4th night free. Valid for stays from 11-1-09 to 12-6-09.

Holiday rates and foliage season rates are the same as the single night rate listed above.

Room Policies:

• Children are welcome, provided they receive adequate supervision at all times from accompanying adults. Children up to the age of five are free. Children age five and over are charged the same rate as adults ($20 per night plus 9% VT tax).

• For your enjoyment we are a NON SMOKING facility.  Smoking is allowed on the back patio.

• Guest rooms are typically available after 3:00 pm.  Check out time is 10:30 am but we can be flexible.

Amenities:

• In our common room (between the Stratton and Magic Mountain room), guests can help themselves to an assortment of breakfast items such as whole-grain breads, hot and cold cereals, granola and spreads such as Vermont-made jams, honey, peanut butter, cream cheese, and Nutella (an Italian hazelnut spread).  Freshly brewed coffee, an assortment of herbal and black teas, and chai are also available. Please note that we cannot accommodate any special dietary needs and ask our guests to please bring their own breakfast items that fit their special diet.
   

• Cozy down or microfiber comforters • toiletries (upon request) • microwave, refrigerator (in common room) • cable TV • DVD/VCR in room with large selection of movies available • wireless internet access (must bring WIFI capable laptop) • hair dryers • iron & ironing board • CD player • alarm clock • board games • current National Geographic, Scientific American, and Science magazines • book exchange • children's toys • house phone available for guest use

• We have a decent selection of cross country skis/boots and snowshoes available for guest use.  A snowshoe/hiking trail is right on the premise and wonderful cross-country ski trails are nearby. If you don't know how to cross-country ski, ask Chris, who would be happy to show you how. You do not need previous experience to snowshoe, but it is good to bring solid, warm boots (e.g. hiking boots or Sorels).

• For the amateur astronomers we have a large selection of star charts, observation books and a Celestron skyscout with audio system (GPS unit for identifying features in the night sky). We also have a Homestar planetarium for those wishing to fall asleep under the night sky in the comfort of their own rooms! Weather permitting we often schedule viewing nights using our 8” Orion telescope to view objects such as the rings of Saturn or the moons of Jupiter. If you have your own telescope, feel free to bring it as our Vermont sky is perfect for star gazing.

• In the summer, guests can enjoy our outdoor, brook-side sitting areas, make use of our barbecue and relax by the campfire.

• A nature trail on the premise is available for guests.  The trail loops through various mixed forest vegetation (white pine, hemlock, birch) and takes about an hour to complete.

• We offer our guests 20% discount cards for mountain bike and kayak rentals.

To tour our relaxing accommodations, please click on our Guest House below:

Entrance to the Magic Mountain and Common Room at the Stone Boat Farm Bed and Breakfast