The Inn at City Lights 1319 Mecklenburg Rd Ithaca New York 14850 USA http://www.theinnatcitylights.com/ Phone: +1-607-227-3003 Fax: +1-607-272-6828

General Information

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!

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: private bath, sitting area.
• There are 5 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 125.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 110.00 and $ 185.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
• Other Accommodations: with private baths.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast on wknds, Continental Plus wkdays breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8-9:30am
• Breakfast is served in the Large Country Kitchen..., Breakfast/dining area
• Special meals available: Low Fat

Policies

• Minimum stay required (During major events, we require minimum stays.)
• Smoking is allowed outside only (There are smoking areas outside with ash trays.)
• Guest pets are welcome (We charge a non-refundable cleaning fee.)
• Children are welcome (Lots of room for kids to play.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (We do allow reasonable use of alcohol.)
• 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).)
• Check in time is 4-5:30 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
• 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.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Fingerlakes.org
  • Tompkins County Visitors Bureau
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Greek Revival
• Built in 1863
• Opened for business in 2003
• Restored / Remodeled in 2002
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available (Lots of Off-street parking close to suite entrances.)

Location

• Location is best described as: Finger Lakes Region, Museums, State Parks, Theatre, Water Falls, Watkins Glen Race Track, Airport, Countryside, Small town, Village, Wine country
  
• Nearest major city: Syracuse, NY (60 miles East, Northeast)
• 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!
• Nearest major airport: SYR 60 miles
• Directions from airport:
  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.
• Meeting places:
  • Airport
  • Bus

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Colleen & Evan
  Cooking, antiques, old house renovations, jogging, music, comedy, garden herbs,fashion, etc.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There are 2 cats on the property
• Other pet(s) on the property: Frogs & Goldfish (COY)

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

Onsite or Nearby Activities

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