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“Peace”

The Inn @ City Lights

Mar 16, 2008

We stayed for 2 days in mid-March with 2 adults and a dog in the North Suite. The Suite was spacious and full of light. There is a also a shared kitchenette, but since no one else was staying when we were here, we had it all to ourselves. There is a small hidden patio overlooking the front yard. The suite consists of a bedroom with a king-sized bed and very comfortable linens, a large sitting room with a fireplace (which was not working when we were there), and a large bathroom. We opted not to have breakfast, just because we were too lazy to get up and it was so comfortable. The hosts are kind and offer good advice on where to eat, what to do, and basically anything you need. There is plenty of parking and an antique shop on the premises. All the sights of Ithaca are literally a 5-10 minute car ride away. Restaurants abound locally, and when we were there it was almost all locals. This B&B has peace, tranquility, and friendly personal service at fantastic value. We will surely be back again. Dogs are welcome!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — King-sized bed very comfortsble, size of the suite, pet-friendliness
    • Disliked — Shower head, wished fireplace had been working
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
jmdc1's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Phenomenal Hosts!”

The Inn @ City Lights

5 of 5 stars
Baltimore, MD
Jan 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We came to this B&B without any expectations and left with the greatest experience of our lives. Colleen & Evan went to the nth degree to ensure our stay was the best it could possibly be and they were entirely successful! Not only do they make the most amazing breakfasts (homemade!) but they made sure we knew where to go for food, entertainment, spa treatments and anything else we had a desire to do. Thank you thank you thank you for making our honeymoon an experience of a lifetime!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The hosts, the location, the room
    • Disliked — N/A - There was not a single thing to complain about.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
rainbowzebra's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 25-34
Member since: January 21, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Spa, Skiing / Winter sports, Concerts / Music festival, Other
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“A New Favorite!”

The Inn @ City Lights

5 of 5 stars
Pittston, PA, USA
Oct 1, 2007

Our visit to Ithaca and the lake region was so enjoyable BECAUSE we stayed at City Lights. Colleen and Evan made us feel like special guests in their home. From the excellent breakfast each morning with great conversations, to their "right on" suggestions for events and dining in the area, they saw to our every comfort. Rooms are beautiful and immaculately clean. We will definitely return to visit our "new friends!"

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
RobertandCarol's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Member since: June 08, 2004
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“Excellent service, great food and they allow dogs!”

The Inn @ City Lights

Aug 15, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Highs: Welcoming feel, stupendous service, fantastic breakfast, gorgeous house, property has lots of character

Lows: Some parts of room need more dusting

My wife and I recently got married and honeymooned in this wonderful bed and breakfast. One of the reasons we chose it is because they allow dogs, permitting us to bring our Dobie-black lab, who was our ring bearer. We stayed in the "petite suite" which was a cute, cozy and private area complete with a small kitchen, sitting area with a television and movies and a private bathroom. This was a perfect place for us to have some privacy. We later stayed in the "North Suite" downstairs, which had more personality but was closer to other guests. It, too, had an incredible private bath and featured a gorgeous sitting room. It really was a treasure for the eyes. Colleen made us feel very welcome with the note card and bottle of wine, and she created the most sumptuous breakfasts! We would not hesitate to stay there again and suggest that anyone looking for a place to stay give The Inn at City Lights a try.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Awesome service
    • Disliked — Room needed to be dusted
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MarkinBaltimoreMD's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 21, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Other
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“Very Pet Friendy”

The Inn @ City Lights

4 of 5 stars
Hamilton, Canada
Aug 7, 2007

We stayed two nights at the Inn this past weekend. Evan and Colleen (and Austin) are very nice and really make you feel at home. The B&B is best described as comfortable. It is in a good location to access Ithaca and the surrounding parks. Our two dogs absolutely loved romping through the mowed trails on their vast property. The breakfasts were great. We would definitely stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Pet Friendly, nice owners
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
marrc24's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 20, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping
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1319 Mecklenburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850