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Arbor House Inn
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  • Inn Details

    The Arbor House Inn Circa 1850 is a Federal Style richly detailed Inn located in the heart of Historic Skaneateles Village (one of the Finger Lakes). Walk to restaurants and shops and the renowned Skaneateles Lake. The Inn offers eleven elegant rooms, most with jacuzzis and fireplaces. All rooms are air conditioned, with private baths, TV's, have high speed internet access. Enjoy the beauty of the classic architecture and antiques. We will make you feel instantly welcome, while offering you privacy. The entire Inn is tastefully decorated in antiques. Oriental rugs adorn the hardwood floors. Relax in the comfortable living room or gather in the elegant dining room. Enjoy your breakfast on the sun porch while you study the detailing of the stained glass. It's hard to believe you are in the heart of the Village.Walk to restaurants and shops.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    On Site:

    • Telephone

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    Nightly Rate

    $85 - $260

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 pm    Check out: 11:00 pm

    • Minimum stay: Two night minimum stay on all Weekends May-October

    • Deposit amount required: A deposit equal to the first night's stay (plus 13 percent tax) is requested within one week of making your reservation. Add $10 for any special events

    • Cancellations: Deposits are refundable in full if cancellation is made 14 days prior to arrival. Deposits will be refunded on a pro-rate basis for cancellations received with less than 14 days notice.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Inn Season Weekdays
      Percent off: 25% Days required: 1

    • Inn Season Weekends
      Days required: 2

    • Off Season Weekdays
      Percent off: 50% Days required: 2

    • Off Season Weekdays
      Percent off: 40% Days required: 1

    • Off Season Weekends
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8 - 10

    • Serving location: Sun porch, Breakfast/dining area

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  • Location Type

    • Small town

    • Village

    City

    • Syracuse

    • Distance to city: 20 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the South: Take 81 North past Cortland to the Homer exit. Turn right off exit onto Route 281 North. Drive approximately 1.2 miles and at traffic light turn left onto Route 41 North. Drive 2.5 mi. and take a left onto 41A. Drive approx. 25 mi., until 41A T's into Route 20 in Skaneateles (also known as W. Genesee St.). Turn right, go to first traffic light, take left onto Jordan St.; 1/2 block, road V's, veer to left (you are now on Fennell St.). Look for Arbor House Inn 1 block on left. From the West: Take exit 40 from NYS 90(Thruway) to Auburn via Route 34 South or follow Route 5 & 20 to Auburn. Go east or turn left onto Genesee St. (Route 20) into Village of Skaneateles. Take left onto Jordan St. at first traffic light; 1/2 block the road V's, veer to left (you are now on Fennell St.). Look for Arbor House Inn 1 block on left.

    Airport

    • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) 25 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Syracuse: Take 690 West to Rt. 5 West (following signs for Auburn), pass West Hill Country Club on your left and the Inn Between. Come to a blinking light, take left onto Rt. 321 for approx. 8 mi. to the Village of Skaneateles. Turn right on Genesee St., then first right onto Jordan St.; 1/2 block road V's; veer to your left (you are now on Fennell St.). Go about 1 block; look for Arbor House Inn on your left.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Performing Theater

    • Religious Services

    • Ski area

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Water sports

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    A delightful stay in July.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    I compared reviews for a number of Inns to stay at for my mother-in-laws funeral, and the place her son wanted to go to was generally trashed, so I told him to check out the Arbor House Inn. Since he was booking all 4 rooms for all of us, he got a 35% discount, and everything was just as nice as we could have hoped for. David was an exemplary host, and Connie & Danielle kept things in good order. I heartily recommend: when visiting Skaneateles, stay at David's house!

    quintessential B and B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We stayed in June of 2010 in the Concord room in the brick house. We were very impressed with the friendliness of the owner and the breakfasts were excellent. He was most helpful in telling us about the area---where to go and what to do. We will stay again in june this year in the Bella Rosa which is a superb area of the complex,

    Charming surprise

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We had decided to stay in a B&B on our way from our small travel trailer in Clayton, NY to the Buffalo airport for our return home to Tucson. We stopped at the Chamber of Commerce in town, and found several brochures that looked interesting. Arbor House seemed just right, but we weren't sure we could afford it on our trip budget. A call to the office from the outside phone by the door proved that we could, and we booked immediately. What a great experience! We spent the evening walking around town, enjoying the views and the ambience of a Fingerlakes gem. Fish fry at Dougs, lunch from the deli of the store accross the street from the inn, and lattes at the coffee shop next door. Comfy bed, great relaxing bath, and wonderful breakfast on the sunny glassed in front porch. Our room was the one up front on the first floor, with its own private sitting porch. We watched the world go by and read until dark. Coffee out there the next AM. Great stay!

    THE BEST BED & BREAKFAST EVER

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    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    I recently spent a weekend at the Arbor House, I rented three rooms for my family to come and stay in Skaneatles to enjoy the Dickens Christmas Festival. The rooms were beautifully decorated, and extremly clean, a gas fireplace in each bedroom added to the festive mood of the weekend. Wayne the owner, was told that I was celebrating Christmas with my family from down state and he kindly decorated the Bella Rose suite that I was staying in with a beautiful Christmas Tree and decorations, placed throughout the suite. The kitchen in this suite is certainly top of the line cabinetry and granite tops. It also has a dining area with table and chairs and hutch, that makes this suite so cozy and warm. The following morning breakfast was delicious. The staff are so courteous and accomodating. My family enjoyed the entire experience that we have decided to make the Arbor House our new family Christmas traditions. I highly recommend this Inn which is so idealy located in the heart of the beautiful village of Skaneatles.

    Just okay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I was not impressed with the facility. The living room was small and had outdated furnishings, with only 1 chair and 1 sofa. The dining room was cramped, with several wobbly chairs. One actually broke when a person in our group sat down. The older, main building needed some sprucing up - except for the wrap-around porch which was very nice. The newer, remodeled barn building was very nice with newer, nicer furnishings. The breakfast was not what I have experienced at other B&B's. The entrees were casserole-based, small portions, and nothing exceptional. They appeared to have been made in advance and heated up for the individual portions. The only fresh fruits were apples and bananas. You could tell the women serving the food were employees and not "innkeepers."

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