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The Inn at City Lights
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  • Inn Details

    Hosting weary travelers since 2002, City Lights Bed and Breakfast is an interesting and enchanting place, located just one mile west of Ithaca, NY. We offer incredible views, cozy bedrooms, roomy suites, healthy breakfasts, & lots of room to stretch your legs. We welcome children of all ages, and are pet friendly. City Lights Bed and Breakfast is housed in a beautiful 1860's Greek Revival Farmhouse, surrounded by over 7 acres to stroll, picnic, or play. Our romantic garden has panoramic views of Cornell University, Ithaca College, and the grand hills that surround Ithaca, NY. Visit our on-site antiques and consignment shop. There's ample parking, wireless internet access, multi-room suites with private baths & separate entrances, and a "home away from home" feeling unlike any other bed & breakfast!

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Cooking, antiques, old house renovations, jogging, music, comedy, garden herbs,fashion, yoga, salsa dancing etc.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 3

    Other Pets: Frogs & Goldfish (COY)

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • A bit country, a bit city, a bit a'rock and roll.

    • Authentic Home cooking.

    • Close to major cultural attractions.

    • Historic west hill farm and homestead.

    • Lots of room to stretch your legs!

    • Majestic Views, convenient location.

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Fitness

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • DVD Player

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • 7.5 acres to stroll, hike, or jog

    • Children & Pet Friendly environment.

    • Private & semi-private baths.

    • Sunken Gardens with magnificent views!

    • Antique Shop On-Site!

    • Close To "everything" in the FInger Lakes!

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    Nightly Rate

    $110 - $225

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4-5:30 pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum stay: During major events, we require minimum stays.

    • Deposit amount required: We ask for a major credit card number to hold the reservations, and ask for a minimal fee for major events & holidays (graduations, july 4th, reunions, holidays).

    • Cancellations: We require cancellation no later than two weeks prior to the day of arrival for regular dates, and TWO MONTHS minimum prior to major events & hoidays. We will charge full price on the credit card for those cancellations made AFTER the requested period.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: We do allow reasonable use of alcohol.

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Lots of room for kids to play.

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Multi-night stays

    • No-Breakfast Fares

    • Preferred Customer Discounts

    • Seasonal and Holiday Rates

    • Weekday Bargains

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full breakfast on wknds, Continental Plus wkdays

    • Time Served: 8-9:30am

    • Serving location: "In-suite" as agreed upon., Large Country Kitchen..., Breakfast/dining area

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Must inform please.

    • Vegan, as requested.

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  • Location Type

    • Finger Lakes Region

    • Museums

    • State Parks

    • Theatre

    • Water Falls

    • Watkins Glen Race Track

    • Airport

    • Countryside

    • Small town

    • Village

    • Wine country

    City

    • Syracuse

    • Distance to city: 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Numerous main roads lead to Ithaca. Travelling on rt. 81 North, get off at exit 8 at Whitney Point, then find rt.79 west, travel about 33 miles through the hills, and into the main section of Ithaca. We are just one mile WEST of downtown Ithaca on Rt. 79 west, heading towards Watkins Glen. We are at the top of West Hill, on the south side of the road, in the large Greek Revival with very tall pine trees in the front. You can't miss us! From Rochester, go Rt. 90 east, then head south on Rt. 96, connect with 79 west in Ithaca, and head up the hill!

    Airport

    • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Syracuse Airport is on Rt. 81 North, so head south out of the airport, then travel on rt. 81 south for about 30 miles until there are signs for Cortland, Rt. 13 and exit 12, towards Ithaca. Take a left off the exit and travel south on rt. 13, through Cortland, and then through Dryden. Head into Ithaca, looking on the right for signs for 79 west, following those to the right, up the hill, 2 miles, and we are on the south side of the road at the top of 79 west, just west of town.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Corning Museum of Glass

    • Kitchen Theatre, Ithaca

    • Seneca & Cayuga Wine Trails

    • Taughannonck Falls, Trumansburg

    • Women's Equality Museum, Seneca Falls

    • Palentological Research Institute

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Water sports

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    Never knew such love!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Staying at the Inn of the City Lights one to three times per year for the last 8 years has been ever more an experience of very genuine and high-quality hospitality and love-based service!

    Graciousness Bundled

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    A breath of fresh air as we looked out over the city from the magical gardens...our visit to the Inn at City Lights was refreshing and revitalizing. The breakfast was enough to last us for the day...delicious, with fresh fruits and tons of variety! Our space was delightful...with the feeling of being embraced and at home. The local hosts gave great recommendations to the area highlights...Lots to enjoy!

    Great Bed & Breakfast!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My husband & I wanted to visit the Finger Lakes and tour the wineries. We wanted a central location to Seneca/Cayuga Lakes. We found City Lights on the web...what a wonderful "find" for us. Colleen & Evan were great hosts - fun and interesting to talk to. Evan is a great chef - his breakfasts are the best! The accommodtions are spacious and comfortable. City Lights is one of the best B&B's we have ever visited and we look forward to returning.

    Beautiful Yearly Tradition!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I have been staying at The Inn at City Lights for 4 years now - we acutally got engaged at one of the state parks in Ithaca while we were staying at City Lights for the first time. It is the most amazing place, all the rooms are perfect, the breakfasts are delicious and healthy and Colleen and Evan have become our friends and are always there with new recommendations on great places to eat or different hikes to try close by. We love The Inn at City Lights and Colleen and Evan!!! (and all their cats too!)

    Home away from home...

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We have stayed at the Inn for the Grapehounds event every year for four years now. Colleen & Evan are the best hosts, and the accomodations are spacious and relaxing. The country atmosphere is refreshing for us and the dogs - we look forward to next year!

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