My husband and I stayed for 7 nights in the apartment during a return visit to Ithaca to decide if we still want to move there. The Stone Quarry House definitely helped sell us! The pond is so peaceful and at night there are millions of fireflies everywhere. The apartment was spectacular, beatiful layout, construction, hardwood floors, granite. Very tastefully decorated so it was welcoming and comfortable but not over done. The bed was SOOOO comfortable. It's not a tempurpedic like in the stone cottage. It was just so cozy, my husband and I didn't get out of bed til near noon on one of the rainy days. There is also a full kitchen with just about every kitchen tool you could need plus plenty of dishes and a dishwasher.

My favorite aspect of this place is that it's reasonably priced at just over $1000 for the week with tax. We were also looking for a place that was dog-friendly and this place provided that. Nancy was so helpful with extra towels for the dogs and crates for them for when we went out to dinner. The only drawback to this place is there is no daily maid service so be prepared to clean up after yourself a bit if you're going to stay for a whole week. I think this aspect helps keep the price down. I will definitely be recommending this place to family and friends when we are living in Ithaca. Thanks Nancy for everything!

We spent three nights in The Stone Cottage and the accomodation was perfect for us. We loved the atmosphere of the cottage and the tranquillity of the surroundings. It was spotlessly clean and very private. We were in Ithaca to visit Cornell and found it very convenient. Thanks Nancy, we’ll be back!

I recommend looking at the Stone Quarry website which is informative and accurate. [--]

The Stone Quarry House gets an A+ for architecture, but a flat out "F" for cleanliness and comfort. I would agree with another review's choice of wording... this place is creepy. We were booked into the cottage, as the main house was full, and while the building itself is an exceptional display of craftsmanship, the only "creature comforts" to be found were things that would literally comfort a creature... cobwebs, stained sheets, and a bed filled with dog hair (we still assume).

As if dirty sheets covered in hair (and I mean COVERED... the comforter looked as though it hadn't been washed in at least a year) aren't bad enough, the bed is a foam mattress, so don't expect to sink into a cozy, luxurious "B&B" night of sleep. We got a terrible night sleep, and when we awoke looking forward to a cleansing soak in the jacuzzi tub (open to the rest of the room), we discovered the jets on the tub were broken.

The towels were old and scratchy, and I found myself feeling scared to use them. There were some small soaps and lotions for toiletries that seemed okay.

Cobwebs were everywhere in the corners of the cottage... they were so obvious, I couldn't comprehend how the owners didn't see them... and more importantly... remove them. It really detracts from the beautiful structure.

Also, the owner lives on the premises with their teenage daughter, so you don't have the kind of privacy you'd expect from a B&B. This is NOT your place for a romantic getaway.

In summary, If you're intrigued with what the Stone Quarry House has to offer architecturally, I'd recommend you ask for a tour and enjoy it as a place to see.... not as a place to stay.

The weather was below zero. The cottage was beautiful, warm and cozy. We watched the Superbowl with the fireplace blazing and enjoyed the wine we had just purchased....great escape from reality. ...not to forget the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on.