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  • Inn Details

    Located in downtown Ithaca, Columbia is just minutes from Cornell University and Ithaca College, as well as a short drive to many state parks and wineries. Built in the 1830's Columbia provides gracious accommodation to travellers from all over the country and around the world. Offering fireplaces, decks, skylights, whirlpools and custom designed furniture, Columbia is more than a B&B, it's an experience of unequaled quality. Whether you are travelling for business, pleasure or a college-related function, we are sure that you will find Columbia is a welcome retreat from the busy pace of everyday life. Bear in mind that there are five colleges within half an hour of Ithaca; please call us as far in advance as possible for availability and rates.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Kenn is a designer/architect from Cornell University. Madeline is a chef who has worked in restaurants in Chicago and Ithaca.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Urban Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • comfort

    • convenient location

    • luxury

    • pet friendly

    • privacy

    • smoke free

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    On Site:

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • gardens

    • deck

    • close to nature trails

    • satellite TV

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  • The Gazebo

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $225/$250

    The Gazebo is a flight of fantasy. With its spacious and secluded interior, fireplace, marble bathroom and oversized whirlpool the Gazebo is an exotic retreat. The suite is air conditiioned and has a TV and stereo in the bedroom. This is the perfect space for a honeymoon or other memorable celebration.

    Guest Room in Main House

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$165

    This accommodation is the only guest room in this building so you can be assured of plenty of privacy and quiet. Newly renovated, this room offers an excellent work space, in room TV, air conditioning and an abundace of sunlight. Twin beds are also available to better suit your needs. The downstairs living room features a fireplace and is the perfect place for relaxing.

    Carriage House

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $225/$250

    The Carriage House features a private living room with fireplace, work space, TV, VCR and stereo, fully outfitted kitchen, air conditioning, bedroom with queen bed, and private bathroom with shower and whirlpool. The extra space and the sofa bed make this an ideal choice for a traveling family.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00 - 6:00 pm    Check out: noon

    • Minimum stay: Two night stay required on certain dates

    • Deposit amount required: No deposit required. Reservations are guaranteed with a Visa or Master Card but payment is not required until check out.

    • Cancellations: If the resevation is cancelled within tow weeks of the guest's arrival a 20% non-refundable deposit will be charged to the guest's credit card. Should the reservation be cancelled within two days of the guest's arrival the entire reservation will become non-refundable. Exceptions apply for graduations and holidays.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: children are welcome

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • multiple night stay
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 3

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Light or full breakfast. Inquire at booking.

    • Time Served: 7:30 to 10:00am

    • Serving location: guest kitchen, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • vegan by request

    • wheat free by reques

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  • Location Type

    • Cornell

    • Ithaca College

    • State parks

    • Airport

    • Beachside

    • City

    • Downtown

    • Lakeside

    • Wine country

    City

    • Ithaca

    • Distance to city: 0 miles

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    Airport

    • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) 55 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take I-81S to US-11 to NY-281 to NY-13S. NY-13S will take you into Ithaca. Stay on NY-13 until the RT-96B junction. Tak RT-96B to South Aurora Street.Tun right onto South Aurora Street, drve for two blocks and turn left onto Columbia Street. The B&B is in the first block on the left.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Table Tennis

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Exquisite Style & Attention to Detail

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

    • Overall 
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    From the moment we set foot on the property, it was clear that the owners have an exceptional sense of style. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the decor is a delightful mix of old and modern. Lights are on motion sensors and timers. Off-street parking is available for the guests. We stayed in the main house, so our experience was quiet and surprisingly secluded. There was plenty of hot water, the towels were luxuriously soft, and the body wash provided smelled like biscotti! The Inn is only a couple of blocks from Ithaca Commons -- about 5 minutes, if you're walking. In addition to a plethora of fresh fruit, juice, coffee/tea and muffins, we were served a full breakfast (which tasted like it was straight out of Cook's Illustrated or Food & Wine). Our hostess was very accomodating with alternative choices for those with unique dietary needs or allergies.

    Nice place to stay, for a college town

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    The room was nice but the curtains let in alot of light and street traffic was alot noisier than I thought it would be. The breakfast was a generous box of fruit and baked goods. I might stay there again but only if they were having a special on the prices again.

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