Inn On Columbia - Bed & breakfast in Ithaca - 228 Columbia St, USA

Stayed in the Carriage House for four days and it was wonderful! The breakfast was superb (thanks Madeline!), the mix of architectural elements was incredible (thanks Kenn!), and the hosts and their pets were lovely. It really and truly felt like being in someone's home. The staff was so nice, and if we lived on the east coast, this would definitely be our regular getaway pad! Everyone was warm and inviting, and very welcoming, but not intrusive. The Carriage House was so comfortable and was like having your own little modern cabin with all the trimmings in and around it. I'm just sorry we were so busy with wedding guest obligations that we didn't have a lot of time to just relax on the property. I can understand how Madeline and Kenn have so many repeat guests for they are excellent hosts and good, caring people! If we are back in the area again, this would - without any doubt - be our Number One choice for accommodations. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Everything was perfect at the Inn on Columbia. We stayed in the gazebo and loved it. With a fireplace, spa tub and comfy bed, the gazebo is a must stay. We were met by the lovely Madeline who introduced us to the Inn. The Inn is in walking distance to a great restaurant and the commons. The architecture is amazing thanks to Kenn. Breakfast was superb, a fluffy egg soufflé, fruit and nice company with another guest. Highly recommended.

We just returned home from a mid-week getaway up to Ithaca and had to write up our review of this fantastic inn; first time and surely not our last, this is a perfect spot if you want to spend some quality time in Ithaca hiking, eating, exploring - the Inn on Columbia is in a quiet neighborhood a few blocks from downtown (we walked to dinner and back even after a day of hiking) with beautiful gardens and a serene atmosphere that you won’t find in a big hotel. We stayed in the gazebo which is as luxurious as described on the website; breakfast is a freshly prepared choice of four dishes with fresh fruit, breads, juice and coffee that was out of this world delicious. Thank you Madeline for tips on restaurants and hikes - you are the most gracious of hosts!

Just spent 5 days at Inn on Columbia to celebrate a special anniversary. It could not have been more perfect. We stayed in the unique gazebo room that Madeline and Kenn built. It’s a beautifully romantic and private space with a gas fireplace and a two person jacuzzi. They will bring you a gourmet breakfast or you can have it inside the main house. We did both. Madeline is an expert chef and her sumptuous breakfast creations every morning were a great way to get our days going. Speaking of food, our hosts recommended two restaurants that were outstanding, and were easy walks from the Inn. This bed and breakfast is a class act in every way. So glad we found them, and we expect to be back again next year.

I would recommend this chill, little hideaway in Ithaca, close to Cornell and downtown. We loved the peaceful environment and the kind service. The breakfast was ample and fresh. The owners are on-site and welcoming. We would come back. We stayed at the carriage house and it was lovely. My favorite thing was having coffee on the porch in the morning and enjoying the birds’ songs. We also fell in love with their sweet pup, Olive. She was so friendly and an unofficial mascot for the inn. She greeted us most of the time we pulled in after a hike or journey downtown. If you like nature and want to be able to walk downtown, I highly recommend the carriage house. It was so quiet and somehow so close to the downtown. *If you have mobility issues, I would recommend their other rooms. The carriage house has stairs and a big step to get in and out of the shower. But the carriage house offered so much privacy and peace, I would certainly ask for that room again. Thanks Madeline and Ken for the relaxing weekend.

My spouse and I visited Inn on Columbia for a 2-night stopover en route to NYC. I am so glad we did. We stayed in the cottage, perfect for a couple. Kenn and Madeline were very welcoming. They made sure our breakfast food was kosher and even came by to check on the lights for us on Shabbat afternoon. It's a perfect distance to the synagogue and to Cascadilla Gorge. We definitely want to return and check out some of their other properties.

We came for graduation. It felt like being at home. Madeline and Kenn were so accommodating. We highly recommend staying here. 😊

I just got home from a last-minute stay at the Inn and highly recommend it. We stayed in the gazebo, which was so cool. Madeline and Kenn are amazing hosts and the breakfasts were some of the best I’ve ever had. The location can’t be beat - it’s very walkable to lots of things and the neighborhood was pretty quiet (although the college students weren’t back yet!) If I’m ever in Ithaca again I’ll definitely stay here. Thanks for such a great stay!!