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Shadylawn Motel

Stay at Shadylawn Motel in White River Junction, VT. Basic rooms with AC, free Wi-Fi & parking. Close to Hood Museum of Art & Quechee Gorge. Ideal for sightseeing.

687 Maple St, White River Junction, VT 05001, United States View on map
4.8/10
Average Based on 108 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced value with improving management

Guests highlight a quiet, clean, and affordable stay supported by attentive owners, while noting limited amenities and a mixed reputation from the past.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful, and responsive management focused on guest satisfaction.
  • Clean rooms with recent upgrades including comfortable mattresses and updated furnishings.
  • Quiet atmosphere appreciated by extended stay guests and those seeking peace.
  • Free parking and reliable Wi-Fi add to practical convenience.
  • Welcoming policies for pets and long-term stays with reasonable pricing.

Worth knowing

  • Limited amenities: no pool, restaurant, fitness center, or airport shuttle available.
  • No official pet-friendly status despite accommodating some pets with fees.
  • Pricing can feel high for long-term stays relative to available facilities.
  • Building and décor remain simple and utilitarian, consistent with motel standards.
  • Some past reviews reflect a negative reputation, but recent guests report significant improvements.

Best for

  • Visitors prioritizing budget-conscious, no-frills lodging in a quiet setting.
  • Extended stay guests seeking a stable place with accommodating management.
  • Travelers needing free parking and reliable Wi-Fi without extra amenities.
  • Those who appreciate proximity to local attractions and a peaceful neighborhood.
  • Guests looking for straightforward rooms with basic comforts and air conditioning.
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About this property

Welcome to Shadylawn Motel

Shadylawn Motel is a no-frills, low-rise property located at 687 Maple St in White River Junction, Vermont. The motel offers basic, utilitarian rooms equipped with TVs, refrigerators, and air conditioning, catering to travelers seeking straightforward accommodations without extra amenities. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available on site, though there are no on-site dining options, fitness facilities, or airport shuttles.

Set in a quiet neighborhood rather than a busy commercial area, the motel provides practical convenience for visitors focused on sightseeing and getting around, scoring well for nearby activities such as visiting the Hood Museum of Art, Quechee Gorge, and the Montshire Museum of Science. It is also located close to Lebanon Municipal Airport, approximately 11 minutes by car, making it accessible for travelers arriving by air.

Guest reviews reveal a mixed but improving experience. Many longtime occupants praise the friendly and responsive management, noting recent renovations and steady upkeep that have enhanced the motel’s reputation. Some guests appreciate the clean, peaceful environment and affordable rates, especially for extended stays, while others mention past shortcomings reflected in the overall modest rating of 2.4 from 103 reviews.

Shadylawn Motel is suited for budget-conscious visitors who prioritize functionality and location over luxury. It serves those who need a quiet place for rest while exploring the Upper Valley area or requiring longer-term stays with easy access to local attractions and transportation links.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Air-conditioned

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Amber Dow Apr 04, 2026
8.0

I have been an extended stay room rental here for 3 months I can say it has come a long way The owner and his wife are absolutely amazing as long as you follow the rules. You have no problems at all if there's any issues, he's very fast to address them whether it be other people living there their guests or just a problem with the Roman in general and he is very kind when it comes to working out billing if he knows you and you've been staying there for sometime the shady lawn had a bad reputation from before but it's not the same place it was years ago when it got the bad reputation.

RB1
Robert Blish 11 Mar 15, 2026
8.0

Very nice people The stuff is great i'm very helpful and can't beat a better landlord i've been here almost a year looking for housing

SC
Stephanie Colby-Grassette Mar 14, 2026
10

Had a great experience and its clean and its quiet, and the price is right... we paid for 2 weeks worth the first night when we checked in and because of that he didnt even charge me for lilly my 7 year old beagle dog :)

SO
Steve O Mar 02, 2026
8.0

I've been staying here for a couple of weeks waiting for my housing. The owners have been nothing but friendly and accommodating. They welcomed my 2 cats at a minimal charge. The room was clean with some upgrades. The current guests have been quiet and respectful. This Motel has come a long way towards reestablishing its reputation as a more stable, trouble free place to stay.

LJ
Liz Johnson Jan 24, 2026
10

I have been here for over a year now and I have found it to be a very quiet and peaceful place. The owners have been working with me and they have been very nice. My room is clean and I like my room. My only complaint is how expensive it is to stay here long term when you can't find housing. Luckily the owners are very much helpful. As long as you treat them with respect and their motel with respect they will be very nice and helpful in return. I have to say this place has come a long way in the positive direction and it is a good place to stay.

ED
Electra Delano Jan 03, 2026
10

I temporarily rented an extended stay room while searching the Upper Valley for the right apartment. The paint is identical to the Fireside Inn, and the furnishings are all matching Cherrywood. I have a full and separate kitchen, a brand new and comfortable mattress, new carpeting, freezing cold air-conditioning, great WIFI, Movie Channels, and a brand new flat-screen. The entire hotel is quiet every night. I ended up hearing that this hotel had a bad reputation in the past, and I can say that if it did, that the new management here is doing an amazing job! The other local hotels, such as the Super 8 was loud, chaotic, and the hotel that was the one filled with crime and chaos. I was at the other place for 1 night and will never go back there again. There have been major renovations at Shady Lawn, trees planted and flowers, bushes and planters everywhere, and the property is beautifully maintained! It suited my needs more than any other local hotel could, at a weekly affordable rate....There is also a great large/small dog park right down the street and a beautiful river to go swimming in. and is less than a 1 minute drive to The Upper Valley Food Co-op, which is great! It is in a neighborhood rather than a huge commercial/business area, which is great! The old reviews are exactly that....old reviews, and some potentially from the kind of people the management WONT allow to stay here or competing hotels, hence no picture of the supposed "people" reviewing the hotel. I hope this helps to guide your choice. They deserve support as they are a non-corporate, family owned and operated business...and they truly care about your stay and their hotel.

TS
Trenton Spafford Dec 27, 2025
10

Great little motel. Rooms are clean nothing to complain about. The owner is foreign and trying his best. I would definitely come back again to support his business!

KM
Krystal Miller Dec 23, 2025
10

I have read your reviews of this hotel and I'm sorry you people are ignorant because it's nothing like you all are saying me and my husband checked in here yesterday and i love it here not sure what you all are complaining about our room is clean,neat and well maintained. I want to say to the owner/management nice job love this place.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Shadylawn Motel

White River Junction, Hartford, VT, USA

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • White River Junction 19 min Walk
  • Shady Lawn, Opp. 1 min Walk
  • Shady Lawn 1 min Walk
  • Lebanon Municipal Airport 11 min Car · 12 min Transit
  • Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport 1 hr 17 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Vermont. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Hood Museum of Art 226 reviews

Hood Museum of Art

6 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755, United States

4.7 · Art Museum
Montshire Museum of Science 1,963 reviews

Montshire Museum of Science

1 Montshire Rd, Norwich, VT 05055, United States

4.8 · Science Museum
Quechee Gorge 559 reviews

Quechee Gorge

Hartford, VT 05001, USA

4.7 · River
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