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Black Lantern Inn

Franklin, Vermont

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4.5/5

FantasticFrom 55 reviews

5.0/516 Mar 2026

Ai Chang

We had a wonderful experience staying at the Black Lantern Inn. The Inn is location on the main street, and very easy to find. We didn't get to the property until 1:00 AM, and the property were decorated with Christmas lighting, which made it cozy and super easier find the place, especially when it was so dark out. There's a small parking lot between the two buildings, and our room was in the Burdette House. The buildings are vintage, but the room has all the towels and basic shampoos, and shower gel. If you have a preferred

5.0/59 Mar 2026

Elan • Couple Trip

Nice comfortable and quiet stay, to relax between our exciting ski days at Jay Peak!

5.0/53 Mar 2026

Phil

Wonderful place to stay. Very comfortable.

5.0/525 Feb 2026

Robin • Couple Trip

Great restaurant. Comfortable room.

5.0/523 Feb 2026

Catherine

Chambre propre et confortable. Cachet rustique. Foyer au gaz

5.0/519 Feb 2026

Lukasz

Clean rooms.Historical place. Will book again !

5.0/513 Feb 2026

Timothy • Solo Trip

Clean and cozy. Great for a ski trip rest spot. great coffee and muffins in the morning.

5.0/529 Jan 2026

Holly • Couple Trip

Clean room, ease of check in/check out.

5.0/526 Oct 2025

Lisa

Adorable old building. The room was perfect for our needs. We loved the dining room downstairs.

5.0/526 Oct 2025

Judy • Trip with Friends

The room was clean and serviced as we requested. Kathy, Mary and Kyle were very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the rustic charm and the beautiful foliage. The dining room was warm and cozy, food was very delicious.

5.0/526 Oct 2025

krystal

Amazing staff. Was a wonderful place to stay. Highly recommend

5.0/512 Oct 2025

Jesse • Couple Trip

A darling inn. It felt like we were transported back in time.

5.0/59 Oct 2025

Pam • Family Trip

We enjoyed staying at the Black Lantern. Would definitely recommend! Their dining had excellent food!

5.0/511 Sep 2025

Nancy • Solo Trip

The room and location were absolutely perfect.

5.0/51 Jul 2025

Brent

Loved it!

5.0/515 Jun 2025

Virginia • Couple Trip

This was our second stay at this historic, lovely & comfortable inn. Our room #2 had a king size bed & a separate sitting area which could have accommodated another adult or small kids on a foldout cot in the closet. Furnished with a mix of contemporary & vintage furniture. Very clean. Showers have great water pressure. The mini breakfast in the inn’s bar/restaurant includes delicious homemade muffins. The restaurant is open for dinner—only on Thursdays & Fridays at present. The area is semi rural but located near Montgomery Center, St Alban’s & Enosburg where there are restaurants & other amenities like the Eloquent Page Bookstore, worth a visit for the book lover. Six wooden covered bridges to explore in the area; at one of them we even met a 5th generation descendant of the original bridge builders, the Jewett brothers. The Black Lantern Inn is a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxing getaway. Definitely recommend 👍

5.0/522 May 2025

Virginia • Couple Trip

Black Lantern Inn is a cozy place to stay. The exterior may be showing its age—1803!—but the interior exudes lots of character & charm. It’s listed on the National Historic Registry. Easy check in. Our Rm 6 was spacious, clean, quiet, with comfy & some vintage furnishings. All rooms appear to be on the 2nd floor & there's no obvious elevator (it’s an old building after all). Caveat re: our bathroom: toilet seat is loose & needs to be screwed tight; & don’t flush toilet while someone’s showering. Luckily this shower is roomy so hubby was able to dodge the sudden blast of hot H2O! The shower had a corner bench & jets along the bottom which we didn’t use. Had pleasant interactions w/Catherine, one of the very nice hosts. They were very responsive to our needs & gave great restaurant recommendations. Each morning we enjoyed a continental breakfast in the bar—muffins, yogurt, juice. Great coffee & the homemade muffins were a treat. Catherine said there are 5(?) families who rallied together to reopen & maintain this lovely historic inn. We applaud them. It’s a welcome change from a chain hotel. We look forward to staying again, hopefully the restaurant will have re-opened. Definitely recommend this charming getaway in Montgomery VT, with scenic covered bridges & waterfalls nearby. One comment: some of the border wallpaper in Rm 6 is starting to peel from the wall though this didn’t affect our stay. I’d just hate to see it pull away more.

5.0/55 May 2025

Michael • Solo Trip

I gave everything a five-star review, however this is an unstaffed property so the service I mentioned was related to housekeeping and whomever put out the breakfast. I never saw anyone, however, all communication I had with them via email was excellent. I also noted that I enjoyed the area. However, the restaurant at the hotel and all the restaurants in this immediate area are shut down from Easter until May 15th.

5.0/517 Apr 2025

Laura

This is a gem!

5.0/517 Feb 2025

Stephanie • Family Trip

We love and stay here everytime were in the area. It's quiet and cozy, beds are super comfy and food is delish.

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2057 N Main Street, Montgomery, Vermont, US

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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-anytime

Check-out11:00

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Black Lantern Inn

Black Lantern Inn Location
With a stay at Black Lantern Inn in Richford, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Montgomery Center Town Hall and Montgomery Town Library. This inn is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Atlas Timberlands and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Hazens Notch State Forest Park.

Black Lantern Inn Facility and Service
This smoke-free inn features hiking/biking trails nearby.

Black Lantern Inn Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Black Lantern Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - Sun, 16 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children