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Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
3.5-star Colonial B&B with free WiFi

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Books
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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493 Nichols Road, Fairfax, VT, 05454
  • St. Albans Historical Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • St. Albans Bay Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Smugglers Notch
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Nest

The Nest

  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Fairfax

Close to airport.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this B&B, you'll find Taylor Park and St. Albans Historical Museum. Milton Town Forest and St. Albans Bay Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. Albans Historical Museum - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Georgia Public Library - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • St. Albans Bay Park - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
  • St. Albans Bay - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Smugglers Notch - 33 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Albans Station - 15 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mill River Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Erica's American Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Georgia Farm House Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Traveled Cup - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Quick Stop Deli - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast

3.5-star Colonial B&B with free WiFi
Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property. A complete renovation of Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast was completed in November 2024.

This 3.5-star Fairfax bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1975
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast offers 3 shared accommodations, which are air-conditioned, accessible via exterior corridors, and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Fairfax bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Living room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekend self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sledding
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Shared accommodations
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per night.
  • 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 159.0 per stay

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.

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Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a beautiful stained glass window on the second floor
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Owner was very accommodating with our late arrival. Back Inn Time is one of if not the best B&B’s I have visited. Quaint spacious old building & the Breakfast was very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and felt like an authentic b & b experience. The room was lovely although no TV …not a dealbreaker for us but I think should perhaps be mentioned or called out in the property description. (There is a tv in the common area though). We didn’t ask about the pool but it’s not on the property…just something “nearby” (not visible so not sure where it actually was) and realistically is probably enough of a hassle to put you off using it. The shower in our room was extremely small and very low pressure, again not a dealbreaker and to be expected in an older home. The host was a friend of the owner who was away for the weekend and she was lovely and friendly. However, for the price ($400 USD including tax), I think I was expecting a bit more from the room and inn features iso gave a rating of four stars vs five due to vale for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice bed and breakfast. Friendly, accommodating, beautiful, clean Victorian home. Breakfast was very good. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

No lock and road noise

This is a lovely old house with a very consciencious inn keeper (Karen). Our room was nice enough, and the breakfast was excellent. We did have some issues that we think other potential guests may want to know about. In the Renaissance room: 1. Our door had no lock. An offer was made to go get a latch to install for us, but we politely declined. We'd recommend doing that for future guests. We put a chair in front of the door. 2.We couldn't find a way to control the heat other than opening a window. Then it got cold....3.Due to being an old house, insulation must be poor, and our room faced a fairly busy street -road noise kept both of us awake much of the night. 4. Door to shower room wouldn't close properly so sleeping husband could hear me in the shower & ventilation fan. 5. Lighting in room, especially bathroom poor. 6. No TV. There were some very nice aspects to this property, but for the price we paid, we expected much better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

KAREN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was very welcoming with its Victorian furniture and decor. Owner and staff were extremely friendly and detailed. You could relax and eat gourmet breakfast of your choice! I would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and location were fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was magnificent and the property was lovely and well maintained. I couldn't be more pleased by with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a very nice surprise to stay in this old Victorian with such a great host! We hope to be back soon, couldn't have had a better experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had never stayed at a Bed at a Bed and Breakfast before and was amazed at how nice it was. Everything was great!!! The attention to cleanliness and detail to all the rooms and the old authentic furniture in this Victorian setting was wonderful!! Ron and Karen Marie and the entire staff made this a good memorable experience for me. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn is gorgeous -- well kept and tastefully decorated. The owners are gracious, and the breakfasts were fabulous. St. Albans is a fun town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Milan

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

Comfortable Stay

I had only stayed overnight but it was a good place to stay. I arrived late due to only one train per day. It was a short walk from the train station. Being a small town, restaurants closed early. After being on the train for 11 hours, I really enjoyed a good sleep at this place. It was quiet. Breakfast was plentiful, however, I settled on toast and orange juice. They had served Greek omelets that morning and a choice of drink (acai, cider, and OJ). I had only wished that it hadn't rained because I wanted to sit out on the back porch. The view from the kitchen was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so good stay at Shabby Times

I picked Back Inn Time with a vision of grand old house managed by a dignified semi-retired couple and full of courtesy and little charming curiosities that historic B&Bs often offer. For $345 a night, despite not being on the beach and 45 min drive from the closest center of action (Burlington), I was excited. Well, I was disappointed. The place have seen much better days, perhaps 20 years ago. It is shabby, old as opposite to vintage. Bed was awful and squeaky. Rugs were faded and felt dusty. Dining room has a plastic ceiling made in the shape of old copper. The only pleasant part of the house is it deck and back yard - beautiful and tranquil - but in rural Vermont this is rather a commodity. The inn keepers were super pleasant too… except they were NOT inn keepers but temp subs. While pleasant, they couldn’t answer basic questions (like, “where is the beach” kind). After a couple of days or so I wanted to move on, despite booking 6 nights. The owner (real one) first agreed to reimburse me for 3 nights. I thanked and left… but then she changed her mind and only reimbursed me for one night, citing complexities with Expedia and other unreal excuses. So we were done with dignified appearances too. In all, a sad experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karen Marie is a wonderful host. The Inn and gardens so beautiful. Breakfast hit the spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a charming and welcoming place to stay! Everyone was extremely calm and courteous, even the other guests who clearly enjoyed themselves just like me. The breakfast really is gourmet and exquisite! This time I was traveling for business, but I’d love to stay here again for pleasure. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have to say I never expected driving to Vermont would be so pleasant Thanks to Karen at back in time bed-and-breakfast.I came out here to spend the night to renew my passport but never imagined the Hospitality I was in store for and I’ve traveled all around the world so I know good hospitality when I see it.Never thought I’d be out to Vermont a second time but after a stay here definitely might have to come back.Cooks a good home-cooked breakfast that was just Delicious. I felt right at home.:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great relaxing place a short walk from downtown. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very much enjoyed my stay. I was even provided with a delicious vegan breakfast. I would return and will suggest this B&B to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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

BestofTimeatBackInnTime

We had the undivided attention of wonderful hosts KarenMarie and Ron. The Victorian House was beautifully furnished and decorated. Breakfast to order was delicious. We certainly recommend a stay there. St. Albans was a perfect destination for a short getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; fantastic breakfast; gorgeous gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not satisfied

My wife and I have been to countless B&B's over the last 30 years and this was the first one that resented our booking through Hotels.com. While we paid a fairly substantial amount, and the Inn only had 1 other room occupied, we were given the smallest, least comfortable room in the Inn. We were told that by the Inn keeper that we should have booked direct, and they did not like paying the booking% fee. When we said that this is not the room we booked, we were told that the picture on your site is not the room we booked. Since the Inn was empty, there was absolutely no reason not to give us a nicer room with a private bath. While the breakfast was very nice, the Innkeeper seemed to obsess the night before over whether we were staying for breakfast. This seemed odd since the breakfast was cooked to order, and had we not stayed, they wouldn't have had to cook it. Overall experience was not positive, compared to how accommodating other Inns are.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019