Barre, Vermont · Est. 1887
Maplecroft is a grand 1887 Victorian home in the heart of Vermont, with three guest rooms, two suites, and a full breakfast served in our dining room every morning.
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Three well-appointed guest rooms in the main house and two suites, one of them a one-bedroom apartment over the carriage house. Every rate includes a freshly prepared hot breakfast each morning.
Main house · Sleeps 2
A delightfully unique round room on the second floor of the tower, with a queen-size rail bed and a newly renovated private bath with a claw-foot tub and shower across the hallway.
Main house · Sleeps 2
A light, cheerful room with a queen-size rail bed and a spacious, newly updated private bath.
Main house · Sleeps 2
A calm, traditional room with a massive oak king-size bed and a newly installed private bath.
Suite · Sleeps 3
A warm, welcoming suite with a king-size rail bed, a separate cozy den with a TV and comfortable queen-size sleeper sofa, and a private bath.
Carriage house apartment · Sleeps 4
A pleasant, spacious apartment above the carriage house with a fully equipped kitchen, dining and living area with a TV and queen-size sleeper sofa, a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, and a private bathroom. Perfect for a small family or an extended stay, with its own private entrance.
Rates are based on double occupancy and do not include Vermont Meals & Rooms Tax. Current rates are shown on our booking page.
Mornings at Maplecroft
Breakfast is served at 8 am in our dining room. It begins with a warm greeting and a fresh cup of coffee or tea, followed by a satisfying meal and the sharing of interesting stories around the table.
Unwind by the living room fireplace before or after breakfast.
Your hosts
The Maplecroft sign in the garden, tiger lilies and daisies in bloom.
Maplecroft is owned and operated by Caryn Lawrence, whose lifetime career in hospitality led her to purchase this 1887 Victorian home. The house was built by Scottish immigrant George Mackie and lovingly renovated, right down to the circular tower and carved wood trim. Come for friendly hospitality, delicious breakfast, and comfortable Victorian charm.
From the original granite steps it is just a short walk to Main Street Barre, the Vermont History Center, the historic Barre Opera House, the Aldrich Public Library, the historic Old Labor Hall, and the Studio Place Arts gallery and art school.
Barre, Vermont
Barre is Vermont's granite capital, and Maplecroft puts you within easy reach of it all. A few of our favorite things to see and do, straight from the places that make this corner of Vermont special.
Tour a 600-feet-deep granite quarry, watch skilled artisans sculpt granite, and sandblast your own souvenir. Open Memorial Day Weekend through mid October.
Paid · ~10 min driveEstablished in 1895, a showcase of American memorial art carved from local granite. Take the well-mapped walking tour and look for the famous soccer-ball and race-car stones.
Free · ~5 min driveCompleted in 1899 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, once considered the finest theater in Vermont. Hosts over 100 events a year.
Ticketed · short walkHoused in a beautifully renovated 1890s school building, collecting and preserving the history and people of Vermont. A short walk from Maplecroft.
Paid entry · short walkA four-season center with over 300 acres and 70 miles of trails around Vermont's historic granite quarries. Hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
Paid trail pass · ~15 min drive
The Greek Revival capitol with its gold-leaf dome and statue of Ceres. Guided tours available in season, with marble floors, spiral staircases, and finely carved wood trim inside.
Tours ticketed · ~15 min driveMain Street Barre is a short walk from our granite steps, with diners, pizzerias, and casual restaurants. Montpelier, about 15 minutes away, has a wider restaurant row and bakeries. Small-town kitchens here often close by 8 or 9pm, so plan dinner early, and note that many restaurants are closed on Mondays or Tuesdays.
In fall foliage season (late September to mid October) rooms book out fast across central Vermont. From November through April, Barre gets real winter: carry a snow brush, keep the gas tank half full, and expect unplowed side streets after a storm. Cell coverage can drop on the back roads between quarries.
Barre is a quiet small town; still, lock your car at trailheads and keep valuables out of sight. Quarry viewpoints and cemetery hills can be slippery after rain, so wear sturdy shoes. In winter, sidewalks on Washington Street can ice over at night.
Take I-89 to Exit 7 for Barre, then follow Main Street to Washington Street. Burlington International Airport (BTV) is about an hour north; Boston Logan (BOS) is about 3 hours southeast. If you are driving up from Massachusetts, fill up before the New Hampshire line, where gas prices drop.
Around the house
Good to know
Yes. Lodging is by reservation only, and reservations are accepted until 5pm on the day of arrival.
All reservations require a 50% deposit by credit card. We accept Visa and Mastercard.
If the reservation is cancelled more than 14 days prior to arrival, your deposit will be refunded less a cancellation fee of $25 per room. If cancelled between 14 days and 48 hours before arrival, your deposit will not be refunded. If cancelled less than 48 hours before arrival, your deposit will not be refunded and the remaining balance will be charged in full.
We ask that you check in between 3pm and 9pm. If you need an earlier or later check-in time, please call in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you. Check out is 11am.
Children 12 years old and older are welcome. Children under 12 can only be accommodated in the Robert Burns Suite. No children's menu is provided. For children under 12, please call the innkeepers.
Current rates are shown on our booking page.
Pets cannot be accommodated.
Smoking is not allowed on the premises.
The entire house is Wi-Fi and cell phone accessible. Please call or email to confirm any other specific need.
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70 Washington Street, Barre, VT 05641