Basin Harbor

3.5 star property

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IPod dock, table football, books, MP3 dock
Buffet
Property grounds
Lake
Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Golf View (One Bedroom Cottage) | Living room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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4800 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, 05491
  • Place, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Button Bay State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View (Main Lodge Guest Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View (Main Lodge Guest Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View (Studio Cottage - Lake View)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Studio Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Harbor Homestead Guest Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Harbor Homestead Guest Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Single Bed, Lake View (One Bedroom Cottage-Lake View)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Golf View (One Bedroom Cottage)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Golf View (One Bedroom Cottage-Standard)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, 3 Single Beds, Lake View (Two Bedroom Cottage - Lake View Delux)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Lake View (Three Bedroom Cottage - Lake View)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 5 Single Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Three Bedroom Cottage)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 5 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Single Bed, Lake View (One Bedroom Suite)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Single Bed (Champlain House Guest Room)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Golf View (Studio Cottage)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Single Bed, Lake View (Studio Cottage-Lake View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Single Bed, Lake View (Harbor Homestead Guest Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Golf View (Studio Cottage - Standard)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Single Bed, Lake View (One Bedroom Cottage - Lake View)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed (Two Bedroom Cottage - Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed (Two Bedroom Cottage)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Vergennes

With a stay at Basin Harbor in Vergennes, you'll be on the beach, just a 5-minute walk from Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and 6 minutes by foot from The Golf Club. .This beach hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Button Bay State Park and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Vergennes Falls Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Champlain Maritime Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Button Bay State Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Vermont - 53 min drive - 63.9 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 56 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Henry Station - 37 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Lantern Whiskey - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rockers Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Park Squeeze - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪3 Squares Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dogwood Bread Company - ‬58 min drive

About this property

Basin Harbor

Basin Harbor offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 5 outdoor tennis courts and a marina. 2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Practice your swing on the golf course or dip into one of the 2 hot tubs. This hotel also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Red Mill Restaurant, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Vergennes? This hotel has 8697 square feet (808 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Red Mill Restaurant - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Ardelia's - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
North Dock - This buffet restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ardelia's
  • North Dock
  • Red Mill Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Children's club
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedal boat
  • Piano
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sail boat
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (8,697 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 19 2025 to May 20 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Basin Club
Basin Harbor
Basin Harbor Resort Boat Club Vergennes
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Harbor Basin
Harbor Basin Club
Basin Harbor Hotel
Basin Harbor Resort
Basin Harbor Resort Boat Club
Basin Harbor Boat Club Vergennes
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Basin Harbor Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 197 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical location. Plenty of things to do at location. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, quiet and peaceful weekend getaway. Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly a very nice upscale resort that the photos in Expedia did not do justice. Awesome accommodations and good dining options which can be rare in remote areas of VT
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basin harbor is The best!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This resort is a hidden gem. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Room was small but fit our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our basin harbour stay was amazing. The staff were so great and attentive. The grounds and accomodation is stunning. It was clean and beautifully presented. The breakfast is also amazing. We absolutely loved our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mehrnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

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

40th Anniversary Trip

Clean comfortable room. Amazing Staff! Lots of amenities! Beautiful location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derick

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

Great stay lots to do

Had a great couple of nights, the property is great and has a lot to offer, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Amazing Place

Basin Harbor was amazing. The views were breathtaking and the people were very accommodating and the stay was great. We definitely would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a truly wonderful stay here with the family. So much to do in such a beautiful setting, and everyone on staff was so lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is outstanding, they went out of their way to help us. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great getaway Music in the lounge is great Gorgeous views, nice common areas, beautiful gardens, wonderful harbor Lots of activities Excellent for families
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
*** A conspicuously fine, & pricy place to stay (commensurate w/offerings).......Tho, for those still on a budget, as humble advice, book direct for best value---Lesson learnt ***
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular setting, incredible staff, very pampered. Great for children too
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort. It has it all, golf, a marina, areas to walk. Staff goes above and beyond, especially Stacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an INCREDIBLE stay. Had a room in the lodge. It was quaint and quiet and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful view of Lake Champlain. Good food in Restaurant and price was very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at a little cottage (Northway 3). It was right on the bay, peaceful and beautiful. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Memorable beautiful private unique place w a wide array of activities & excellent customer service!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a very beautiful area on Lake Champlain with walking trails to a spectacular lookout. This place has it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cedrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and there was so much to do here! We had a small room, so I'd book a cabin next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort is above amazing. Elegant grounds, ton of activities, and definitely would plan a wedding here! Just beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024