WHEN WE PULLED UP WE DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. ALTHOUGH THE PLACE WAS NICE IT LOOKED LIKE IT COULD USE A COAT OF PAINT. WE FEARED THAT IT MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN KEPT UP INSIDE. WELL, MUST HAVE BEEN DUE TO THE ROUGH VERMONT WINTERS, BECAUSE WHEN WE ENTERED WE SAW AN EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED AND CLEAN B&B. THEN WE MET TWO OF THE NICEST, WARM AND WELCOMING PEOPLE WE HAVE EVER MET, IN WERNER AND GISELA. THEY WERE PERFECT HOSTS AND THOROUGHLY ENJOYED SPENDING TIME WITH THEIR GUESTS. WE KNEW BREAKFAST WAS INCLUDED, BUT WERE BLOWN AWAY WITH HOW MAGNIFICANT IT WAS; HOME MADE BREAD, HOME MADE SAUSAGE, SPECIALTY PANCAKES AND FRESH FRUIT. IT WAS BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS.

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Gisela and Werner have created a wonderful place to stay. My wife and I have stayed here several times and recently cancelled a trip because the inn was booked solid for the weekend and we could not get a room. The food is incredible. The home is spotless, and the hosts are like family. Cant wait to get back!!

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Enthusiastic hosts, great breakfasts, charming accommodation.

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I recently stayed at the Haven House for a few nights. I was away from home traveling alone. I felt immediately at home due to the owner's warm and welcoming personalities. The food was wonderful and started my busy days in Vermont on the right foot. Breakfast featured home made breads, fresh fruit, farm fresh eggs and homemade sausages. Top it off with great hot coffee and who could ask for more!There are a few cheap motels in the area but spend the extra money to feel cozy and at home in this lovely old home (all the modern amenities too including wireless internet).

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Right in the middle of Fair Haven VT. Truly wonderful oasis. Spacious comfortable, super clean rooms. Delightful pond in the back. Scrumptious breakfasts. Charming hosts. Not your average B&B.

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This is a wonderful B&B. Its swiss owners, Gisela and Werner, are excellent hosts that pay attention to every detail. The meals were great and so artistically presented! Coming back to this friendly place is already in our plans.

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I would definitely recommend this b&b. Beautifully situated and the service/food outstanding.

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the owners have restored this Victorian home with an artistic craftsmanship that shows their commitment to giving their guests an exceptional quality stay!

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Of course, we had been guests before and were most impressed by the cleansiness of the house and the warm welcome of Gisela and Werner. Recently we appeared at the door unannounced and were greeted like family. What a treat! We cannot wait to travel back to Vermont and share a glasss of wine on the porch with our hosts.

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Experience the warmth and hospitality of Werner and Gisela's lovely B&B. Comfortable, clean, excellent breakfasts. Beautiful pond and wildflower garden. 5 stars! Cordial atmosphere!

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I am writing this review while sitting in a beautiful flower garden with a lovely waterfall bubbling with a pool. Room -- beautifully appointed, comfortable. Public areas -- all so fine and welcoming. Breakfast -- gourmet juices, frest fruit, brad and pastries. Hosts -- incredibly warm, benerous of spirit, clearly love interacting with their guests.

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The Haven Guest House was absolutely spotless. The gardens and outside sitting areas were lovingly cared for and welcoming. Gisela and Werner are very friendly and truly enjoy being Innkeepers. Everything for breakfast is homemade and delicious. A real value for your money!

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People should go to Haven Guest House in Fair Haven, VT just because it is so wonderful. Gisela and Werner are warm and hospitable hosts. The breakfast far exceeds expectations. A beautiful spot in a lovely part of Vermont, close to Albany and Burlington...Go! And if you are into antiques, the shop (warehouse) a few blocks away is the most amazing. This guy has more than 100K items.

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This was our second stay with Gisela and Werner. They are the upmost hosts and the breakfasts are among the best in the world! We hope to see them again next summer.

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We are very experienced independant visitors to the USA. We have vacationed in 40 out of 50 states, made multiple visits to many and covered a lot of ground 'off the interstate'. In our experience Gisela and Werner are in a class of their own. If you stay with these good people just once you will be coming back again for sure. Fair Haven is in the middle of beautiful places to visit and historic sites.The Haven Guest House has proven to be an ideal base for us whether touring around or just kicking back and relaxing. (Small suggestion - Whatever your plans may be while in town make sure you have a leisurely breakfast and fully enjoy Werners omlettes and Giselas baking.) Ian & Chris Bishop, Hampshire, England.

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Friends who live nearby surprised us with flowers and treats for our room and Gisela had them waiting for us when we arrived. Our hosts gave us privacy at the lovely pond while we sipped our wine and settled in for our first evening. Our breakfasts were scrumptious, homemade works of art...more than should be allowed for one meal!! Our room was lovely, neat, and beautifully decorated. Thank you for a great weekend!

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Exceptional hardly begins to describe the Guest House. Werner and Gisela were wonderful hosts and their hospitality and superb accommodations made the stay very special. I would recommend this B&B to anyone.

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We have been staying at the Haven Guest House for the last four years since our daugher has been attending Castleton State College. We were blessed to find this incredible place, where the comfort and hospitality wrap themselves around you like a warm blanket. This has truly become our home away from home. The Baumann's leave no stone unturned when making you welcome. Gisela does not miss a single detail when creating an ambience that leaves you wishing you had booked a longer stay, and we have yet to find a breakfast chef that supasses Werner's omelets! If you are in this area...there is no other place that even comes close. Linna and Sandy

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Couldn't be better! nicely laid out and cared for with pond and waterfall with flowers in back. Beautiful wrap-around porch, great Swiss hospitality. Everything is homemade from the bread and special treats, to the pancakes with fruit, eggs/omelet with veggie and cheese, fresh fruit cut into designs each morning.

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We're planning our 4th visit to the Inn and can't wait to return to the Haven Guest House. Werner and Gisela are the nicest people and made us feel at home immediately. The rooms are immaculate, the breakfast delicious and company wonderful!

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Warm and cozy atmosphere with all the comforts of home; wi-fi, complimentary beverages, private baths. Our hostess made us feel very much at home. We felt comfortable coming and going as we pleased. The grounds were extremely well kept and we had fun looking through the garden and watching the friendly coy fish that would swim up to you as you approach. The homemade breakfast personally prepared by our hosts was fulfilling and delicious; perfect way to start your day! We strongly recommend this B&B!

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The hosts of Haven were very nice, hospitable, and gracious. The Haven was exactly what I needed- a quiet room, comfortable, use of the living room with fireplace, books, and privacy. Would definitaly recommend! I'll go back!

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great stay

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Many thanks to Gisela and Werner for making our stay so pleasant. They are extremely friendly and eager to please.

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Such a lovely B&B. We would highly recommend!

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We will be back!!

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Attention to details shows everywhere. The stay was most memorable

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nice stay

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1st time visitors to Fair Haven. The rooms are spotless with fine decor. The hosts are very gracious. The food is home made and delicious!

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Thank you, Gisela and Werner, for making our first B&B stay in many years such a pleasant experience! The food was great and we thoroughly enjoyed visiting with you! Best regards The Irons

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The owners make me feel like extended family. The finest breakfast I've had all year! They have made 2 Christmas memories for my family.

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We had a wonderful stay. The room and the inn were warm and inviting. Breakfast was great and our hosts were friendly and very pleasant!

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Accommodations were great, and so was all hospitality. Enjoyed our stay and have recommended highly!

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New England - great hospitality, comfort & taste of New England. Would come back whenever in the area.

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Last weekend, we spent the night with hosts Werner and Gisela at the Haven Guest House. From the moment they retrieved us from our dock at the boat cruise, they were warm and welcoming. They drove us back to the inn and made us immediately feel welcome in their home. The lilac and lace room we were given was perfect, with a private bath and clean, comfortable bed. Everything was provided, including toiletries, TV, soda, and a full breakfast menu. We chose from enticing entrees for our morning meal, and left it out for them to make plans for the morning. We slept well in the air conditioned room, and awoke to our breakfast with the other guests. The food was incredibly tasteful and varied, with local ingredients from their own garden. We spent time on the porch before continuing on our way. The hosts were very helpful in arranging transportation for us, as we had to change our plans unexpectedly. All in all a fantastic experience, and we would highly recommend the Haven Guest House to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.

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My husband and I found the Haven House by accident. Gisela and Werner couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was enormous, homemade and delicious! The room was lovely and sparkling clean. Their warm friendly personalities made them seem like old friends, and they are motorcycle friendly! Their hospitality enhanced our vacation experience. Don't miss it if you are in the area.

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Gisela and Werner Baumann, proprietors of Haven Guest House, have created a truly "gemnetlich" Swiss pension. Excellent food! Warm greetings. Immaculate rooms! Special consideration for dietary needs. A+ all around.

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My husband and I had the great pleasure of staying at this lovely B&B. Werner and Gisela make you feel right at home. This B&B reminds me of our many visits to Switzerland when we would stay at a guest house in the Alps! I wanted to stay longer and we will definetly be back again and again.

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Over the years, my husband and I have stayed in many B&B's. We found the Haven Guest House by accident as we were casually touring Central VT. The Haven Inn totally exceeded our expectations. Our room was beautifully decorated, the whole Inn was immaculate, the breakfast was gourmet, and Werner and Gisela were so inviting amd wonderful. This was definitely our best ever B&B experience!!

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This was the ideal B&B for my husband and I. We hopped on our bicycles and found miles and miles of good riding ranging from paved to hard packed dirt roads. Our mornings were fueled with superb homemade breads, pastries, pancakes, and french toast (not to mention omelttes with fresh garden herbs and artistically arranged tasty fruits). The B&B has wi-fi, all kinds of comfy places to sit or spread out, and most of all, gracious and warm hosts.

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This is our 2nd visit to the Haven Guest House and once again we were delighted with our stay. The inn is centrally located to all there is to see and do in central VT - we shopped and antiqued the first day and we were able to hit the slopes the next day. The warmth of the inn warmed up the cold of February in VT. Our room was clean, comfy, and cozy. Our hosts Werner and Gisela were charming and attentive in making sure that our every need was met. We are already planning our next visit so we can enjoy another one of their delicious country breakfasts.

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This Bed & Breakfast is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Gisela & Werner are the warmest hosts in all of Vermont. We've had the pleasure of staying there for several years and have never had a bad experience.

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My and husband I recently stayed at Fair Haven for two evenings. We had an exceptional time..the innkeepers were extremely warm and inviting. They graciously showed us their property and we spent time with them enjoying the newly-installed water garden. Fair Haven was an excellent choice as we were able to visit both the Norman Rockwell Museum and Shelburne Farms during our two day stay. We would definitely recommend to others to stay at this most-hospitable B&B.

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We are three well traveled adults. A couple and her friend. We happened on this B&B based on the suggestion of the cashier at the near by store. If you stay here you will feel very welcomed, and treated graciously. We were offered wine in the evening, and the owners visited with us outside on their verandah. The following morning we had the best homecooked meal anyone could ask for. It included a fruit plate, homemade bread, scones, pancakes and french toast. The omelet had brocoli and cheese in it. Coffee outstanding. The Haven is indeed heaven on earth for travelers.

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