We had dinner here one evening and the complimentary breakfast the three days we were here. The food is great (the salmon and past primavera the best ever) and very elegant in it’s presentation. The dining room is beautiful.
We enjoyed the hot tub and canoeing on the lake. I would have liked to use the pool (large and clean), but the water was very chilly! Beautiful scenery. Wi-fi connection in room was excellent.
We were guests at a wedding this past weekend, and the innkeeper and managers did a wonderful job of making us feel special. From the moment of check-in, they addressed us by name, and were helpful with any requests we had. The site is beautiful, the rooms are cozy, and the amenities are great. There was a pool, lake swimming, and canoes and kayaks for the taking. The wedding was lovely, and the food – both at the event itself, and at the included breakfasts and on-site restaurant – were delicious. Thanks for a great weekend!
The inn’s staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was excellent. Because we had our dog with us and couldn’t take him into the dining room, my birthday dinner was served on the capacious porch. Ask for a pet-friendly room if you are bringing your dog. We stayed in one of the condos which are privately-owned. This one was not as clean as it should be, and the king mattress should be replaced. Our qualms are about that particular condo, not about the Inn itself.
We arranged a wedding dinner for about 40 people, and we could not possibly have been happier with the way the innkeeper, Tom Gianola, made us feel welcome. From our first telephone conversation with him, Tom was anxious to please, without even the tiniest hint of pressuring us toward one choice or another. We also liked his trusting attitude: He did not even ask us for a small deposit in advance. On the day of the event itself, he welcomed all our guests warmly at the start of the dinner. His wait staff was very kind and accommodating, and the food was excellent. The dinner was the joyous culmination of a happy day: our daughter Rebekah’s wedding to her husband, Bobby, on the dock at Echo Lake, below the house that we have rented once a year from the Tepper family for two decades. We recommend Tom and the Echo Lake Inn enthusiastically.
Make a reservation, sit on the porch, and enjoy! It is fine dining with a down to earth feel. The wait staff are professional, and knowledgeable about the food, but make you feel right at home. Our server, Max was able to answer all of our questions about the menu and the wine list. The food presentation was delightfully arranged with color and class. Our meals were tasty, and clean, not overly sauced or salted. I had the salmon which was melt in your mouth delicious, and my friend had the Ribeye, which was cooked to perfection, both meals were large in portion. You get a choice of an appetizer, and then homemade dessert, try the bread pudding, it’s a treat!
My husband and I stayed here for two nights while we roadtripped along route 100 to see the fall colors. We had no idea what we were looking for when we booked our trip. We both had never stayed in an Inn before and had never been to Vermont. I’m so happy that we found Echo Lake. This Inn is just like what you imagine from seeing movies. Our room was on the second floor and was very cozy, spacious, and quiet. Breakfast was delicious both mornings. We had dinner on our last night and it was wonderful. The atmosphere was great and the food was too. The innkeeper, Tom, always made sure that people were happy and was very friendly. He gave recommendations on what to see and do near Ludlow. We loved our stay here and we were sad when we had to leave wishing we had more time. That’s always the best way to leave though, isn’t it?
My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights the second week of October. Tom, the owner, is such a nice gentlemen, always asking if there’s anything that we need. The same goes for his assistants, Ann Marie and Karen, We didn’t have dinner here, but the breakfasts were delicious, especially the pancakes, which were 3 giant ones that I could hardly finish. The room was small but comfortable. My only complaint is that the TV is too small. Other then that we had a fantastic time at the Inn and all the surrounding area when we drove around, just beautiful!!!
Fran felt very welcome and said this trip was refreshing. She left her alarm clock in the room and after calling, the folks at Echo Lake mailed it to her the very next day. Now that’s what I call service. Food was excellent and the room certainly met her needs. Roads leading to the Inn are also classic New England– twist and shout.
On our way back from Killington we stopped at the Echo Lake Inn bar for a break and were quite happy that we did. They have a small bar area with deep leather chairs where you can peacefully enjoy an apres ski drink.
Its quite, comfy, well stocked and the service is exactly as much or as little as you want, they seem to know how to be just right.
Great place to stay for Okemo Skiing. Staff was great and very accommodating. Food was excellent. Hot Breakfast included with stay. Dinner was top notch. Easy ride to mountain. Would definitely return.