History of Our Building
A LEGENDARY NEW ENGLAND CITY RETREAT: A LANDMARK BUILDING REBORN FROM HISTORY TO HIP.
Our stunning Victorian home was constructed in 1881, and designed by noted architect A.B. Fisher, who designed many of Burlington’s exemplary buildings and distinctive homes in the historic Hill District. Its Queen Anne-style includes Italianate features such as a rooftop, enclosed Belvedere, also called a “widow’s watch,” as legend has it that the mariners’ wives would scan Lake Champlain, especially during stormy weather, waiting for ships to come into safe harbor. (They had cause for worry; there are over 300 historic shipwrecks at lake’s bottom.)
204 South Willard Street was built as the residence for L.A. Walker, who owned a marble and granite works in Burlington, Walker Brothers. He later formed a partnership, Walker & Taplin, which dissolved after 1888. Walker resided in the home until 1907, when it was sold to an attorney, Edmund Mower, and his widow, Maud, lived in the home until after World War II. Linda Wolf purchased the property in 2006 and opened Made INN Vermont in August, 2012.
Media History: Made INN Vermont is a featured Editor’s Choice in Air Canada enRoute Magazine May 2017 and named “Where to Stay” by Washington Post Travel; named Editor’s Choice 2015 “Best New B&B” by Yankee Magazine; a “New Hip Breed of Inns by Travel + Leisure Magazine, 2015; a Top 10 Romantic Bed and Breakfast by Iloveinns.com, 2014; Top Five Vermont Winter Hotel by the Huffington Post, 2012; A Top 10 Winter Destination by Travel & Table for Chase Sapphire, 2012 ; a Bedandbreakfast.com Diamond Collection Member; and we’ve been ranked the Number 1 Burlington B&B by TripAdvisor since 2013; And we’ve been named a 2016 Fido’s Favorite Award Winner. We Love Our Dog Visitors!
And the media has the nicest things to say about us and Burlington! See: offMetro and Montreal Gazette, and numerous on-line reviews as well.
A Burlington Vermont Landmark Building Reborn — Where pride, infectious warmth, artistry and passion for architecture abound.
Media History: Made INN Vermont is a featured Editor’s Choice in Air Canada enRoute Magazine May 2017 and named “Where to Stay” by Washington Post Travel; named Editor’s Choice 2015 “Best New B&B” by Yankee Magazine; a “New Hip Breed of Inns by Travel + Leisure Magazine, 2015; a Top 10 Romantic Bed and Breakfast by Iloveinns.com, 2014; Top Five Vermont Winter Hotel by the Huffington Post, 2012; A Top 10 Winter Destination by Travel & Table for Chase Sapphire, 2012 ; a Bedandbreakfast.com Diamond Collection Member; and we’ve been ranked the Number 1 Burlington B&B by TripAdvisor since 2013; And we’ve been named a 2016 Fido’s Favorite Award Winner. We Love Our Dog Visitors!
SOME OF OUR
Testimonials
“If you want an outstanding experience in Burlington, I highly recommend Made INN Vermont. . . . The homey, eclectic atmosphere provides much more than a hotel experience.”
Five-Star BedandBreakfast.com Review
“Best B&B in Burlington! Such a fun and unique B&B! Its the perfect place for a couples romantic stay. The website advertises an “urban chic/rustic” inn, and that’s exactly what it is. 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. . . .”
Five star Google review
“This Bed and Breakfast is truly unique. The hotel is in a beautiful old Victorian house filled with charm and history. The rooms are all decorated uniquely. My bed was very comfortable and the room was quiet. There was a chalk board wall where people leave messages about their stay. ”
Five-Star Yelp Review
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