First we were greeted by the Inn Keeper that some referred to the Inn as the Munsters House at 1313 Mockingbird Lane with one kid even being afraid to get out of the family car. That child was the smart one because here is what we found.
You first enter the dilapatated structure through a slashed screen door to find a entrance under major reconstruction. We thought that perhaps the recent flooding had taken its toll however she said this was "8 years in the making." The back of the not so lovely Inn was falling apart, hadn't seen a paint brush for at least 20 years and the advertised business center, tavern room, arcade etc. didn't exist. We could go on and on to describe how the reality did not match the advertised desciption or lovely very old photos posted on hotels.com but instead we will let the attached pictures speak for themselves.
Our advice is for Matt and Marie to close down immediately until truly "ready to accomodate business" or charge $15 a night.

My girlfriend and I just had a two night stay at the Hickory Grove Inn

Innkeepers Matt and Marie are great hosts and were on top of everything --without being intrusive.

We took advantage of the lakeside privileges the Inn has, which includes a cute beach area with lounge chairs etc... very tranquil and romantic setting.

The inn has a great little bar area where guests 'bring their own' -- hang out watch TV (watched Agassi lose :( in US Open final) and play darts.

The porch has a partial view of the lake and is great place to kick back with a book and relax.

The room and breakfast were ordinary but well worth the very affordable price (75 per night).

The innkeeper Marie is friendly and helpful, and the bed was comfortable. That was the good news. The bad news was that our bathroom was unfinished and partially unpainted; the paint on the ceiling above our bed was chipped and looked as if it might fall on us; our bed was never made nor our room or bathroom cleaned during our entire two-night three-day stay; the carpet was grungy; and the breakfast food was left on a serving table in plastic bags and boxes. The coffee was so weak it looked like tea. The entrance to the house was dirty and unswept, and the paving stones on the walk were broken. The house needs a lot of work, and the breakfast could easily be improved.

The Inn at Hickory Grove is a work in progress, at least the building is. The innkeepers, however are a work complete. A cheery fire in the drawing room and a wonderful hearty breakfast await the road weary traveler. And then, of course, there is the charming Miss Lily who will fill all the empty little niches in your heart with fond memories of children or grandchildren or just a brief connection with those carefree days of youth itself. The Inn at Hickory Grove is a connection to some earlier day... you haven't experienced Cooperstown without staying there.