Once, on a trip to Tajikistan, I asked our tour operator why everyone on the trip seemed like super…read morepeople and a great trip. His answer was that trips like that tended to be self selecting -- in that case, it attracted adventurers, With that in mind, let me tell you about Humble Hill Farm. If you want the Ritz, walk on by. Crave a great Day's Inn or Motel 6? Keep going. A spacious resort with tennis courts and a huge pool. Don't get out of the car. Want to stay in a small, unassuming farm house in the middle of nowhere? If not, let me tell you exactly what you're missing. Once you enter this tiny (3 bedrooms!!) farmstead, you enter an absolutely magical world. The proprietors, Skip and Patty, are not just world class hosts -- they're world class people! Interested in everything, self-deprecating and witty, great fun, they fall all over themselves to make you welcome -- not as valued guests, but as valued friends. Patty can cook up a storm (breakfasts included), and my 4 day, 3 night stay here included savory omelets with fresh fixin's from the farm, and to-die-for blueberry pancakes. Boy oh boy can that woman cook. I arrived with a really bad back, and Skip came up with all sorts of fun and novel ideas to turn me back into a vertebrate. The rooms were simple but lovely, but the biggest surprise of all was the chemistry. Between Patty and Skip, a retired police lieutenant. Between them and their guests. Between the guests themselves. Think Tajikistan!! The other two sets of guests included a fun loving Indian from Calcutta who arrived by motorcycle with his mainland Chinese girlfriend (wife?) and a husband-wife team of Canadian scientists (the wife was a Vet specializing in wildlife, on a brief exchange program with nearby Cornell, and the husband a biologist, specializing in the study of Arctic mammals, filled with stories about wolverines, caribou and bears.). In the morning, I'd wake-up early and sit around talking with Patty and/or Skip. Then the other guests would tumble out of their rooms, and it would be one big party. At night, everyone would return from their day's adventures, laughter aplenty, and we'd sit around laughing and talking, until one by one we'd head to our rooms --with the luckiest guests heading back last, so that they'd have some additional face time with Skip and Patty. Need suggestions of what to do, where to go, where to eat? Count S&P in! Need a Chiropractor? They won't rest until they've found one and gotten you in. What a wonderful experience, which I hope to repeat in due course -- and hope that you will have the chance to share, too!

Very nice location. In the country with very little noise. Our room was well furnished. The owners…read moreare accommodating and pleasant. We're staying 4 nights and should have planned for more.

My husband and I chose A Slice of Home because it had an out building (The Cottage-a single wide)…read morewith two bedrooms (each with a bath), a full kitchen, livingroom, and diningroom which was the ideal setup for my husband and me and my mother while visiting the Finger Lakes in July 2011. The cottage was immaculate, roomy, comfortable, with AC, wireless (it worked on my laptop), a hot tub (which my husband used--bad back), and many other ammenities. The inn keepers, Bea and Sterling, were gracious, friendly, funny, very knowledgeable about the area, and extremely helpful. Breakfast each morning was served at 9:00--juice, fruit bowl, coffee, fresh muffins/banana bread/blueberry scones, and a delicious entree such as oven baked french toast with apples and nuts/crepes with strawberries/yogurt fruit parfait, served in the main house in a lovely bright eating area with a beautiful view of the well kept lawn (recently, a doe and her two fawns walked right by the large windows). The location is about 15 minutes from Ithaca (great restaurants/Taughannock Falls, farmers market), about 25 minutes from Watkins Glen (falls, boat cruise on Lake Seneca), and about an hour from Corning (Corning Glass Museum). We also were very close to and rode through some beautiful wine country and had lunch one afternoon at the Thirsty Owl Winery and Bistro--amazing. If you are expecting a sterotypical B&B, this might not be your cup of tea, but we loved it. It was clean, comfortable, quiet, and homey. I herewith quote Sterling (the owner): "We are not quaint, charming, or historical," but I have to disagree--it was quaint and charming and we did get a lot of historical information from the owners. I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed. Great place to stay if your children are students at Cornell or Ithaca. They also have single rooms in the main house.

I've been to B&Bs before and I can assure you this is not what you expect from a Bed & Breakfast…read more First of all, the "decor" is stuck in 1980. There is nothing warm or inviting about it. You walk into an outdated paneled kitchen and living room and you immediately feel like you are in someone's home. It is not a welcomed feeling. There were no snacks offered, limited drinks (only pre-sweetened iced tea) and the breakfast was just acceptable at best (one pancake rolled up with jam inside). The bedrooms are upstairs (again - dark paneling) and it feels more like a rooming house than a B&B. The separate "cottage" is actually a mobile home unit. The "jacuzzi" is a very small, portable soft sided hot tub. I can't imagine how the other reviewer used her laptop because we had absolutely no service on our computer or I-phone. Nothing quaint or cozy anywhere - my suggestion is to spend a little more and stay elsewhere.

Cute place to stay with a nice view of the lake! Our room was small but comfortable and had what…read morewe needed. There is a continental breakfast which is really pretty good, although there are no eggs or fruit. Having the brewery with food easily walkable is a big perk! There is also a cute fire pit area behind the lodge for guests. We met some fun people around the fire! I would definitely stay here again!

We stayed here 2 nights with a dog and loved it! We highly recommend it. The room is spacious and…read morehas everything you need plus the view is awesome. Along with walking over to the brewery (good beer and food), there's the largest dog park ever! What a great concept this is, it's so big, plenty of room for dogs to run plus you can hang out and have beers at the Woof Top Bar. Erica, who was working was great to us and our dog and gave us info on swimming spots and restaurants.

This was the perfect spot to spend a couple of days enjoying the Finger Lakes wine country. We…read morewere looking for something different then the normal B&B's that we stay at and this was the perfect little spot. Remember, it is not a suite at the Hilton but it is convenient, (we parked right in front of our room), clean and very economical. It is perfectly located one block from Curly's Diner and across the street from Dairy Bar. So... we had a nice dinner and on the walk back stopped for some ice cream. There is also a shopping center next door with a Tops Supermarket. The room was clean and well organized with a flat screen TV along with a nice size desk. There was also a refrigerator and microwave oven. All we really needed for this trip was a clean bathroom with a nice shower and comfortable bed. This room offers just that. The staff here was very friendly and genuinely happy to have you visiting their home. It is a very close walk to Watkins Glenn State Park and you can see the hikers lining up early in the morning. I was a bit surprised for place so small to be so very quiet. Our room was nestled between two rooms and I never heard anyone and, I know the motel was fully occupied. So, if you're looking for a no frills place to stay for a few days, I definitely recommend the Seneca Clipper Inn.

5 stars for an "affordable" place to stay, so my expectations were such. It was small, with few…read moreavailable plugs. But it was clean with comfortable beds. The staff was outstanding! While we stayed there, we noticed someone had hit our rental car. The staff was able to review the security footage and identify when we left after check-in there was no damage on our car, and when we returned it was damaged, helping us identify where someone had hit the car and left no note. I would definitely stay here again.

Fantastic Bed and Breakfast. Beautiful home and friendly owners. Highly recommend. Breakfast is…read moreamazing.

The Belva Lockwood Inn is not only a fantastical historic inn (first woman to run for President of…read morethe U.S.), where you receive the best service (incredible breakfast baskets & delicious signature cocktails) but it is also a place to host stellar backyard parties like the one celebrating my son's graduation! The couple, Brie Woods & her hubby, Matt, are the quintessential innkeepers who do not miss a beat, who are professional & efficient, who are warm & welcoming & who make you feel like family. Thank you to Brie & Matt for an absolutely perfect event! Our event was held on their meticulously manicured lawn & gardens. They made certain the beverages never ran out & all guests were comfortable & more than delighted. They do not miss a beat!

This is a terrific venue for a wedding or family get together. The event barn is very nice and has…read morea rustic feel That matches the farm surroundings. There is a lot of history here and the backdrop of creeks, hills, farmland, corn, and farm paraphernalia are endless. The owners are very accommodating and very helpful. The farmhouse is also a nice place to stay a few nights.

A wonderful and beautiful space for a wedding…read more I held my wedding at the Howland Farm in the summer of 2019 and it was perfect. The grounds were picturesque, the photographer kept remarking how easy his job was with the lovely background. The cocktail hour was held in the newly renovated barn space and was a hit. We used the space both to serve refreshments and as a dance floor. Having everything on site made the planning and execution easy. The event space has the added benefit of the ability to host guests on-site. My family traveled from China and despite coming from a big city, they felt at ease in this rural, upstate New York farm house. It was exceptionally clean, the fridge and stove are brand new, and there is plenty of space in this sweeping home. A great venue, I can't recommend enough!

Great location. Rooms are clean and up-to-date. Maybe just renovated? Small fridge and microwave…read morein room. Coffee in office. Nice, basic motel. Friendly staff.

We stayed over night and it was clean friendly and across street from the park. The patio was such…read morea nice expected bonus right outside our door and wished we stayed longer. Walkable to many restaurants and got the best fudge at local store. Would definitely come again and recommend to friends.

Stopped in, only because it was the closest place to stay and we were tired. The staff were…read morepersonable and friendly, but the big surprise was the room itself. For the same moderate price we paid for a room less than 50 miles away, we got a small suite. Two queen beds in a separate room, a sitting area and a kitchenette stocked with dishes. Not the fanciest of places, but WAY more than worth the price. I regret that I don't have regular business in the area, or I'd certainly be a regular guest.

A really nice old-school motel in Elmira. The office, which is a cool-looking A-frame structure,…read moreused to be an insurance office. When the insurance went out of business, they added the motel unit. Room #8 is roomy with a living/dining area and kitchen, bath, and bedroom in the back with 2 large windows. The double beds were set up end to end so that each had a window. Everything appeared clean and in good working order. The bathroom had wallpaper (why do they do this?! lol) and it was peeling in spots, that and figuring out the small frig were the only negatives really. It wasn't luxurious, I paid $80 which seemed about right, considering this room could've held 4-5 people easy with the 2 beds and sleeper sofa. It was homey, friendly and welcoming - just right for my one night stop. Oh, they have a book exchange in the office if you want something new to read.