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Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)

2.0 star property
Motel near Brighton State Park in Brighton

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Bar (on property)
Essentials - 2 Queen, Lake View, First Floor | View from room
Exterior
Point of interest
Family Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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127 Cross St, Brighton, VT, 05846
  • Place, Island Pond Historical Society Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Pond Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Essentials - 2 Queen, First Floor

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - 2 Queen, First Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Essentials - 2 Queen, Second Floor

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - 2 Queen, Second Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe - 2 Queen, Second Floor

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe - 2 Queen, Second Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, Second Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a dresser, and a kitchen area in the background.

Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, Second Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Essentials - Single Queen, Handicapped Accessible | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - Single Queen, Handicapped Accessible

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, First Floor

Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, First Floor | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe - Single Queen, Lake View, First Floor

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Essentials - 2 Queen, Lakeview, Second Floor

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - 2 Queen, Lakeview, Second Floor

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Essentials - 2 Queen, Lake View, First Floor

Essentials - 2 Queen, Lake View, First Floor | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - 2 Queen, Lake View, First Floor

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe - Single Queen, First Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a dresser, and a kitchen area in the background.

Deluxe - Single Queen, First Floor

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Essentials - 1 King, Second Floor

Essentials - 1 King, Second Floor | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Essentials - 1 King, Second Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe - Single Queen, Second Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a dresser, and a kitchen area in the background.

Deluxe - Single Queen, Second Floor

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Island Pond

In Brighton .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Brighton State Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Seymour Lake. Echo Lake is within 9 miles (15 km) and Newark Pond is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Island Pond Historical Society Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island Pond Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Willoughby - 28 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Burke Mountain Ski Area - 30 min drive - 24.9 miles

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Branches Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • Hobo's Cafe
  • ‪Jesse's Little Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪American Legion Post #80 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kingdom Grille - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)

Motel near Brighton State Park in Brighton
Self parking is free.

This Brighton motel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Brighton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (1:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Island Pond Country Inn
Pond Formerly The Lakefront &

Frequently asked questions

How close is Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) to the airport?

Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) is 27.1 mi (40-min drive) away from the Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel).

How close is Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) to the beach?

This motel is 15.1 mi (33-min drive) from South Beach and 15.5 mi (24-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) offer free breakfast?

Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel)?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) have a pool?

Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) does not have a pool.

Does Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) to downtown Brighton?

Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) is 0.1 mi away from Island Pond.

Island Pond Country Inn (Formerly the Lakefront Inn & Motel) Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 179 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was truly exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly, room was clean and comfortable. Only downside was a dog staying in the room below us and barking nearly constantly throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful motel - quiet, safe, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time the staff was excellent. Everything in the room was good. Everything was clean. I really enjoyed myself and I’m looking forward to going back to visit. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They were very cordial. They were pleasant. The room was awesome very convenient and it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being right on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice room, clean, comfortable. Everything worked good. The people in the office are very cordial and nice. Anything you needed you could just call.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking it was easy very quick
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Pleasant place close to great places to enjoy nature
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had the best time the room was awesome and the managers that run the place were very very helpful on anything I needed which everything worked perfectly so I’m really happy and I’m planning on going back soon. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

alison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient motel to stay in while visiting Norton! Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mayur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property was well situated . Surroundings are amazing with Lake view and had Gas station and A nice Italian restaurant right next to it! Loved the Time we spent there even though it was just a night during our fall foliage trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very enjoyable weekend stay. The staff was very welcoming, the room and area were very clean and comfortable, the view was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time property is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Beautiful location and clean room. We’ll come again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean room, scenic location, walkable to the few restaurants in town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great home base for road trips

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