The Lily Inn - Burlington

Negatives: Unlike traditional bed and breakfasts, this property operates more like an unhosted AirBnB. There is no one to greet you or answer questions. Much of the time you may be alone in the building. If you have questions, staff seem to prefer communications by text (which we find to be a cumbersome communication method). There are steep and narrow stairs (which we expected), but there is no innkeeper to assist with bags. There is no regular daily housekeeping. If you anticipate needing anything like extra towels, hangers, closet space, etc., I suggest that you text them in advance of your stay. Take earplugs. You will hear noise from other rooms, but my biggest issue was the bed squeaking so much that it woke me up at night. There is a lovely shared living room, but when I tried to use it I could never figure out how to turn on a light. And there is no one around to ask. Breakfast was beautifully presented in the dining room, but the food was on par with a chain motel. Boiled eggs, grocery store bagels, instant oatmeal, yogurt. There was fruit and juice. There were no pastries, cereal, or milk. On the weekend there were eggs and bacon. Breakfast was available between 8 and 9 am. Anyone with mobility issues should be aware that the beds are very high! I should have been aware of this from the pictures on the website. I had to use the provided stair steps to get in and out of bed. We booked well in advance, as we needed five nights, and the rate was rather high. Other folks may have had lower rates and thus felt more satisfied with the experience.

Negatives: There wasn't anything I didn't like about the inn.

Negatives: Stairs were narrow and taking large luggage up to the room was a little difficult, but the place was very much worth the effort.

Negatives: Three flights of stairs to carry luggage up and down, but still worth it.

Negatives: We found the room to be quite cold and were not able to change the temperature (central AC for the whole floor it seems). Luckily it became a bit warmer over night.

Negatives: I picked a room that had 2 single beds. I've never seen a bed so small. No kleenex

Negatives: I picked a room that had 2 single beds. I've never seen a bed so small. No kleenex

Negatives: Breakfast was not as wonderful as I expected it to be. There were not as many offerings as expected. There was oatmeal with a variety of add ins, eggs, turkey bacon, sliced strawberries, several juices and hot drinks. It would have been nice to have biscuits/toast, pancakes or French toast to make a more substantial meal. On the upside, we were contacted before arrival regarding dietary restrictions. We have none, but as a mom of children with allergies, the thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

Negatives: Breakfast was not as wonderful as I expected it to be. There were not as many offerings as expected. There was oatmeal with a variety of add ins, eggs, turkey bacon, sliced strawberries, several juices and hot drinks. It would have been nice to have biscuits/toast, pancakes or French toast to make a more substantial meal. On the upside, we were contacted before arrival regarding dietary restrictions. We have none, but as a mom of children with allergies, the thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

Negatives: Theres some soft wood spots that may become a problem for them