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.

Thomas Farms-Bed & Breakfast one of the best we have ever stayed at during our trips. I would…read morehighly recommend staying at Thomas Farms. The place was immaculate, and the breakfasts were totally gourmet (Nancy made everything from scratch) and so delicious! Homemade yogurt, fresh fruit, breakfast salad, homemade bread, fresh cider, lemon ricotta pancakes and very creative egg dishes. Simply wonderful! Nancy and Rich, our hosts were very attentive to our needs during our entire stay, and we will return again on our next trip to the area. Great place to hike, see wildlife and enjoy the lovely gardens of flowers. Saw a beautiful red fox on our drive in one evening. And the birds are plentiful! Close to Ithaca, NY and the finger lakes region, if you are looking to visit the wineries in the area. https://www.thomasfarmbb.com/

Could give this wonderful inn 10 stars if I could…read more Rich and Nancy are great cooks, kind, funny and love children. We traveled with our two and for year olds. They brought out toys for them which kept them happy and busy playing! They had a booster seat for little Jacob and gave the the most adorable breakfast - including fruit cup up in the shape of a dolphin and strawberry fish with chocolate chips. The whole house was sparkling clean, suite was spacious and beautiful. Our breakfast was delicious. Great location close to everything in Ithaca. Highly recommend .

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.

I had the opportunity to attend a couple of meetings that was held at The Guest House. It was the…read moreperfect room for a small group. Parking was great too! Thank you Sharron for sharing your house with us

From the owner: Unique, private, upmarket event space for professional intimate gatherings. Perfect for meetings,…read moretrainings, celebrations, holiday gatherings, retirement parties, micro weddings, etc.

6 of us stayed here for the ice bar event February 2016. It was supposed to be 12 of us and dropped…read moreto 6. We had challenges from the time of reservation in September until check in and Travis, the owner, was awesome listening to them all. The house has two sides. One has 2 bedrooms with one being a lift room. The other side had 3 bedrooms. Both had tasteful decor for couches, tables linen Etc. Travis left us with bagels, fresh fruit, oj and yogurt (on both sides) for breakfast. We all had towels and fresh linen for beds and the beds were comfortable. It was like staying at a friends house. I would highly recommend this house to anyone! The house also has a grill and decks to sit on when it's nice out. It was in the town of Watkins glen and within walking distance to many restaurants and stores.

We stayed at the madison guest house for my sons graduation from Cornell. It's always a little…read morescary because of the unknown,however our stay was wonderful. Travis made our stay so hospitable. We truly enjoyed our stay. There were bagels ,English muffins,jam ,creamer and all of our needs for breakfast. The house was very clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend anyone to stay there. Thank you again Travis for the welcoming stay

It's almost 9pm, & several folks staying at the hotel are complaining about the extremely loud &…read morebooming noise we can hear in our rooms-even on the second floor. Was informed by the desk person-who is very nice, that her hands are tied & provided me the mobile number of the manager Jason who was already headed home. Left a voice & a text message for Jason. No return call or text??? Informed music will go on till 10pm.

I went a few years ago. It's such a welcoming and unique place. The rooms are super well and clean,…read morethey have a nice interior and it's a beautiful place for a wedding. There's a trail that is nice to walk while you stay. It was a surprise in the past and I was super pleased, I recommend than any other Inn or hotel in Ithaca.

This is a cozy and welcoming experience I would recommend especially for families. There are books…read moreand toys, and space to roam. The property is quiet, the host is very accommodating, so if you need something ask! We were in town for a ceremony at Ithaca College and it was a great location to feel like we were close enough but had a retreat to go to. Loved the pellet fireplace as it made the rainy days we were there more comfy cozy!

A delightful yurt on a quiet farm, 15 minutes outside of Ithaca. This is much more of a cottage…read morethan most of the yurts I've stayed in, most of which give the feel of canvas-sided cowboy tents rather than tiny houses. Painted walls, trim around the doorways, real countertops --- but you've still got the round walls, round central skylight, and some painted plywood floors to remind you it's not your average vacation rental. My group was three adults and a 7-year-old; this place was well suited for 4, and would be usable for 6 (which would require folding the sofa into a bed). There's one bedroom with a door, and a loft area with another double bed but little separation from the living & kitchen spaces. The kitchen worked well for cooking for 4-6; there's not a huge number of pots and pans, but plenty for a reasonable meal. Plenty of dishes, silverware, and glasses, including lots of kid-friendly versions. The wood pellet stove is thermostat-controlled and easy to use --- just remember to feed it every 8-10 hours in the winter. The bathroom is quite reasonable, with some fun homemade shelves. The owners (who live in the neighboring house) are friendly; their two kids were happy to play with our young person, and did a great job of showing off the small play set and outdoors toys. Easily the most homey and comfortable yurt I've ever stayed in --- and one of the most pleasant and picturesque cabins or cottages. Highly recommended.

This place was like home away from home , we stayed in the lakeside suite 1 beautiful loft , fully…read morefurnished , AMAZING views of the Skaneateles Lake , very quiet, serene, relaxing ( home away from home ) right on the lake ! I HIGHLY recommend staying here if you want to enjoy your time in Skaneateles I would definitely stay there again . My husband and I enjoyed our time here , it's right in the middle of everything the beautiful town of Skaneateles has to offer , food , shopping , coffee houses , bakery's etc .... The shower in the bathroom is to die for and the loft had a full kitchen so if you don't feel like eating out you can stay in and cook and enjoy your meal at the table right by the doors looking out at the lake , can't wait to plan our vacation for the summer time and bring the kids with us this time , they would love it just as much as we did ! Definitely going back , prices are perfect for such a great location , staff are amazing and attentive if you need anything they are there for you ! WAY better than staying in a hotel if your in the area you should definitely book a room here ! Also I can't leave out how AMAZING The beds are with cozy sheets and comforters , bed is so nice makes you not want to get out of it ( no joke ) they even provide you with cozy robes for your stay !

Absolutely loved this loft! Posted a few pictures and had tonsss of people asking where I was! It…read morewas by far the cleanest and most serene stay I've had in the U.S. and I hope to be back soon!