Copper Beacons Bed and Breakfast
One of the first of the “Grand Houses” in the Ithaca, New York area, this 200-year-old federal was modeled on northern New England farmhouses. Filled with family heirlooms, the house is spacious and affords privacy to our guests, yet there are special gathering places, large and small. Our hearty farm breakfast, which is prepared to your order, begins your day. The forty acres of farmland, where we garden herbs organically, allow you to stretch your legs. A sense of history and the serenity of an earlier era surrounds this place just 10 miles north of Ithaca.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Countryside
- Small town
- Wine country
- Nearest major city: Ithaca, NY (10 miles North)
- Directions to property:
Take Route 96 North from Ithaca, toward the hospital (Cayuga Medical Center.)
Ten minutes past the hospital you will pass through the village of Trumansburg.
Continue North on 96. You will pass a garden center on your right (The Village Greenhouse.)
County Road 143 is the next left, about one mile. You will see our sign on the right side of the road across from County Road 143.
Turn left on County Road 143 and proceed one mile to the Copper Beacons.
We are the fifth farmhouse on the right, a large, sprawling, white house. There is a flagpole and sign just before it. During the day, you will clearly see the copper mailbox. At night our copper beacons at the end of the driveway will light your way. - Nearest major airport: Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) 45 miles
- Directions from airport:
Take the New York State Thruway (I-90) west to exit 41 (approximate transit time 45 minutes from Syracuse).
Proceed South on Route 414 (Mound Road/Ridge Road) to US 20 (SR5/Rt 5 and 20/Aub - approximate transit 5 minutes).
Turn west on US 20 to SR 96 (S Virginia St/Washington).
Continue on Route 96, following signs through Waterloo for Route 96. Stay on 96 south through Romulus, Ovid, Interlaken and the Village of Covert.
After Covert look for Hi-Point Farms on your right. County Road 143 is the next right. If you have reached the Village of Trumansburg, you have gone too far. We are just north of the village center.
Proceed on CR 143 for one mile. The Copper Beacons is the fifth farmhouse from SR96 on your right. (Approximate transit time from I-90 – 45minutes.) During the day you will be able to see the flagpole, sign and copper mailbox. At night look for the lighted copper beacons at the end of the driveway. Park in the visitors parking area on your right, just after the lighted beacons.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 185.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 185.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00
- Other Accommodations: Rooms
The Fitzgerald Room and the Suite Woodrift each have a daybed, which can accommodate a third person for $35 per night.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Bath robes | Board games |
| CD player | Hairdryer |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | |
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| On Site | |
| Computer | Conference Rooms |
| Copier | DVD Player |
| Fax Machine | Fireplace |
| Internet Service | Library |
| Piano | Private entrance |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| Telephone | VCR |
| Wi-Fi | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Herb Shop | |
Meals
- A Full Farm Breakfast breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:00 AM - 9:00AM
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room
- Lunch is available by special request for $$20
- Dinner is available by special request for $$35-$60
- Special meals available: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies
- Minimum stay required (We require a two-night minimum for advance registration on Friday, Saturday, Sun)
- Smoking is not allowed (No smoking allowed in or near the house or gardens.)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets (We do not have facilities for guest pets.)
- Limitations on children staying (Well behaved children 14 and older are welcome)
- No childcare is provided
- Deposit amount required (A prepayment of one night's stay by check or valid credit card will reserve your room. For reservations within 14 days of your arrival date, full prepayment is required. The balance is due upon arrival. Special events require a non-refundable full payment 30 days prior to arrival.)
- Closed: December 15 - April 1
- Check in time is 3:00 - 9:00PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
- Cancellations:
Cancellations received 14 days prior to your first night's stay will be credited in full. Special Events require 120 days notice. After that, you will be financially responsible for your reservation. Should it be necessary to depart prior to your confirmed departure date, guests will be responsible for the full amount of the intended stay. All changes to confirmed reservations are subject to a $25 administrative fee. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Seneca Chamber of Commerce
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Gerry and Eileen Collins
Gardening, Farming, Gourmet Cooking, History, bicycling, Restoring old furniture, House restoration, Decorative and culinary herbs, Reading, Decorative crafts - The innkeepers speak: English
- There is one cat on the property
- There are 4 dogs on the property
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Cornell University, Taughannock Falls, Sapsucker Woods Ornithology Lab, Plantations, Ithaca College, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting
Trumansburg Nearby Cities
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