As an alumna of Ithaca College, I like to return to Ithaca often. The Inn on Columbia is my go-to…read moreplace to stay, and, when my niece also enrolled at IC, it became the go-to spot for my brother's family, too. The Inn is a unique collection of houses and rooms close to downtown Ithaca - walking distance! Upon arriving, I'm greeted by hosts Madeline and Kenn--and the most amazing smells from Madeline's kitchen! Between the local apple cider and the amazing breakfasts, I tell myself calories don't count at the Inn. Some things to note: -Kenn is an architect, see if you can get him to talk about the history of building the inn -The Inn is dog friendly!! -Snag the gazebo is you're wanting some privacy -Bring hiking boots and explore the nearby trails -Book early... there might be times you can be spontaneous, but for big weekends (alumni/reunion, commencement), the rooms book up WAY in advance

As good as it gets! The owners, Ken and Madeline were such wonderful hosts and very resourceful…read more Madeline prepares the daily breakfasts, which were so delicious and nutritious (e.g. waffles, frittatas, homemade granola, fruit, etc.). Breakfast offerings change daily and she uses the freshest ingredients; I'm super picky and every option sounded scrumptious. It was hard to choose just one! HIGHLY recommend the Gazebo room; it is a standalone room situated towards the back of the property and is very private and romantic. The decor is simple, yet elegant. It includes an oversized jet tub, spacious bedroom and bathroom and mini fridge. There is also a fireplace in the room and is stocked with lavender toiletries. My boyfriend and I appreciated the attention to detail in this room. We will absolutely be back! Madeline and Ken were happy to recommend activities and restaurants as well. There is a lot to do in the area and I cannot wait to visit in the fall. Parking off-street, wi-fi, delicious cookies and juice served in the evenings, beautiful grounds and the list goes on. You will NOT be disappointed with this lovely bed and breakfast.

We usually stay at The Inn at Aurora, this is definitely a different vibe..but so much fun! My…read moresister/brother-in-law and my husband and I stayed in a two room suite with a shared bath. The place has a hippie/bohemian vibe, but so does all of Ithaca. Diane, the Inn keeper is an authentic, one of a kind bohemian in the best way possible. She goes out of her way to make you feel at home and welcome. My husband(a self proclaimed square, conservative) was enamored with her. She took a lot of time to give us really excellent recommendations for restaurants and hikes. We just loved her and the place. We had the most beautiful veranda view of the lake and the sunset. We will definitely be back!

Yes, she's cooky. But in a good way. yes, the decor is…read morekinda-hoarder-like. But in a sweet, inspiration, stuck-in-Woodstock-kinda way. VERY affordable with a priceless view. Little tricky to find (we stayed at the private house, not main location) I would stay at the main house (better decor and newer) than the private house. Would go back again- because that's what matters. BUT- we stayed at the Aurora Inn last year (20 minutes up the road) and prefer there, but it's about double the price.

1. We found this location on air bnb. The pictures were beautiful and serene. The owners live on…read morethe property and have 4/5 other cottages they rent out. The cost was 295$ per night. Towels, toiletries, linens, WiFi and a TV was included. Communication between owner and us was prompt. The property is gated - the cottage was clean upon arrival. The location was convenient to Cornell University and Ithaca college. The grocery store was also very close by. And the property was quiet and bed was comfortable. They do allow pets for an additional fee - so we took our 2 dogs. 2. Picture on Air BnB were deceiving. Only 1-2 cottages have the view that were depicted online. The Anticipated view was the main attribute that attracted us to this property. The Stone cottage has only a view of the home the owners live in. 3. There is no kitchen. We anticipated a small kitchenette and we got a dorm style refrigerate and microwave, a non functioning hot plate, and a kettle. There is no kitchen sink so we were left to wash the dishes with paper towels and our hands in the bath tub or bathroom sink because there were no sponges or items to clean dishes. There is no counter space. Minimal dishes were provided but we questioned how clean they were. 4. Bathroom and bathing - if you are traveling with a new significant other this is not the place for you. Plan on an uncomfortable bathroom experience. The toilet has a partitioned wall without a ceiling. Basically everything you do is heard loud and clear. The shower and bathroom sink is open to the rest of the living space. 5. There is a patio with community grill. No grilling utensils were provided but the grill was adequate. We enjoyed the patio space however the space is community so you may have to coordinate your cooking and dining time. We were fortunate to not have to share while we stayed here. 6. The "pond" and the grounds in general. Poor upkeep! The grass was not cute. Garbage bins filled to the brim. Owners dogs have free rein of the property but were not aggressive. It wasn't uncommon for the chickens to be outside of the coup either. We anticipated the dogs being able to swim in the pond as it was advertised as a beautiful feature of the property. The pond likely not taken care of in quite some time. There was tons of algae present. It was overgrown with weeds and the "porch swing" by the pond was rusted and moldy - again advertised as a nice peaceful way to spend your evening. 7. Location - this was much further from the lakes and wineries than anticipated - if you want to do a wine trail - plan on a good 30 minute drive to the first winery on the west side of the lake. 8. Overall a disappointing trip. We drove over 5 hours to stay here based on how it was advertised.

Sweet hospitable cottages on the outskirts of town. We stayed in the stone quarry house, which…read morefeatures mission style decor and super comfy beds.

This is for the Corner Pub, couldnt find it on here. The people are nice, but I didnt love the…read morefood. I got the French dip, and the meat was eh, the au jus just ok(not salty thank god) the best thing was the steak fries. My husband asked for no mayo & of course that was forgotten on his spicy chicken sandwich, scrapped off, bo biggy, but even that was lack luster. Im bummed bcuz I thought it would be a good spot. I would pass on it, unless they have great wings that I don't no about. The staff very friendly tho.

Everything was booked in the area so we rolled the dice. Glad we did. I like places that are…read more"different" - this was a bit like being thrown back in time. It was clean and comfortable and the staff were great. Big applause for the breakfast - it was truly delicious!

Easy check in. Location is one street from downtown. Very clean. Bed comfortable. Breakfast…read morewas fresh and coffe very good

Beautiful historic home in walking distance to The Commons downtown business area in Ithaca…read more Delicious homemade breakfast included. Common areas well appointed and clean. Now for suggested improvements. Remove room air conditioners to decrease street noise in non-summer months, open the front entrance to the house rather than the side door and provide at least a part time innkeeper presence. Although the owner is available by phone and very responsive, the place misses the friendly and informative presence of an onsite innkeeper.

It needs an update! The tub is old and I slipped in it. Luckily I did not hurt myself. The towels…read moreare like sandpaper. The free breakfast is very marginal. Not even yogurt. Rather disappointing.

Spent 5 days while visiting family. Our room was good, beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was…read moregreat. Only had time to use the pool a couple of times but enjoyed it each time. The lobby was nice and inviting, comfortable for sitting and relaxing. The staff was wonderful! Greeted us daily and always asked if we needed anything. Night time front desk was absolutely amazing and accommodating when our entire family came to say farewell. Wonderful experience!

I stayed at Edgewood Manor for four nights over July 4th weekend with a group of 16. Some of us…read morewere Cornell alums, and some had never been to Ithaca before. Despite being so close to Collegetown, we felt like we were a million miles away -- everything was truly perfect and it was so hard leaving! This house is ENORMOUS - if I'm not mistaken there are 8 bedrooms, four of which have bathrooms ensuite which was perfect for our coupled off friends. The house is unbelievably charming -- a super old Victorian, but everything was in great working condition, the house was spotless (especially the beds + bedding which was pristine). We were able to cook in one night with all of the kitchenware which was so lovely, and ate out the other nights. This house is in PERFECT location for walking to both Ctown and the commons -- we even walked to the farmers market on Sunday. There is no lacking of outdoor seating - there's a front porch, a side screened in porch, and an unreal tiny deck overlooking the gorge, which is where I started each morning listening to the sound of rushing water. It was actual heaven. Pat and Shannon were wonderful and helpful and we can't wait to come back and stay here!

The house is very interesting and old. Its a shame its dirty, dusty, and smells like dirty feet…read moreand moldy cheese. The B&B is overpriced, especially for the sub-par breakfasts. You can easily stay at a clean, nice hotel for the same amount of money and be more comfortable and have more amenities, even in Ithaca. The owners gave me the creeps. Look somewhere else for your visit to Ithaca.