My husband and I chose A Slice of Home because it had an out building (The Cottage-a single wide)…read morewith two bedrooms (each with a bath), a full kitchen, livingroom, and diningroom which was the ideal setup for my husband and me and my mother while visiting the Finger Lakes in July 2011. The cottage was immaculate, roomy, comfortable, with AC, wireless (it worked on my laptop), a hot tub (which my husband used--bad back), and many other ammenities. The inn keepers, Bea and Sterling, were gracious, friendly, funny, very knowledgeable about the area, and extremely helpful. Breakfast each morning was served at 9:00--juice, fruit bowl, coffee, fresh muffins/banana bread/blueberry scones, and a delicious entree such as oven baked french toast with apples and nuts/crepes with strawberries/yogurt fruit parfait, served in the main house in a lovely bright eating area with a beautiful view of the well kept lawn (recently, a doe and her two fawns walked right by the large windows). The location is about 15 minutes from Ithaca (great restaurants/Taughannock Falls, farmers market), about 25 minutes from Watkins Glen (falls, boat cruise on Lake Seneca), and about an hour from Corning (Corning Glass Museum). We also were very close to and rode through some beautiful wine country and had lunch one afternoon at the Thirsty Owl Winery and Bistro--amazing. If you are expecting a sterotypical B&B, this might not be your cup of tea, but we loved it. It was clean, comfortable, quiet, and homey. I herewith quote Sterling (the owner): "We are not quaint, charming, or historical," but I have to disagree--it was quaint and charming and we did get a lot of historical information from the owners. I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed. Great place to stay if your children are students at Cornell or Ithaca. They also have single rooms in the main house.

I've been to B&Bs before and I can assure you this is not what you expect from a Bed & Breakfast…read more First of all, the "decor" is stuck in 1980. There is nothing warm or inviting about it. You walk into an outdated paneled kitchen and living room and you immediately feel like you are in someone's home. It is not a welcomed feeling. There were no snacks offered, limited drinks (only pre-sweetened iced tea) and the breakfast was just acceptable at best (one pancake rolled up with jam inside). The bedrooms are upstairs (again - dark paneling) and it feels more like a rooming house than a B&B. The separate "cottage" is actually a mobile home unit. The "jacuzzi" is a very small, portable soft sided hot tub. I can't imagine how the other reviewer used her laptop because we had absolutely no service on our computer or I-phone. Nothing quaint or cozy anywhere - my suggestion is to spend a little more and stay elsewhere.

What an amazing B&B! I've never been to a bed and breakfast before, and after my stay here, I want…read moreto stay in B&Bs every time I travel. However, other B&Bs most likely will not live up to Lake Valley Legends! Lou & Vickie make this place so enjoyable. Their hospitality and personalities just make this the best B&B ever! We stayed here for 2 nights in the Cottage Blue/French Yellow Suite - which are two adjoining rooms with a lot of beds - great for a group! The room was so cute and adorable. There was a half bath in the room and a full bathroom across the hall. I absolutely loved the breakfast they provided on the weekends. Lou & Vickie cooked it themselves! The first time we had German eggs - mmmm cheesy eggs - I finished my entire plate because it was so yummyyy! The second night we had peach french toast, which was also very good! There were also homemade biscuits, scones, parfait yogurt with fresh fruits. All the food was nicely presented and delicious! They also serve coffee at 6:30AM for those early birds! This is also a great location if you're visiting Watkins Glen State Park. We were able to walk to the park and save $ on parking. Overall, I had such a pleasant time here at Lake Valley Legends! I highly recommend it! Lou & Vickie are the best! & for all you Pokemon Go players - I found a Caterpie on my bed!

My first bed and breakfast experience and.....the bar has been set! So high I'm not sure many other…read moreB&Bs can compare! Lou and Vickie are the ultimate of hosts - friendly, welcoming and so kind. They're also fabulous cooks! The place really felt like our own. 4 of us had two adjoining rooms which was basically our own little suite. One room had a half bath inside and our full bath was down the hallway and only to be used by our two rooms which was nice. We were able to come in and out of the house as we pleased. Everything was so easy. Saturday breakfast: Fresh fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) with vanilla yogurt and granola to start Coffee, orange juice, water, tea, milk German eggs was the main course - i would compare it to a cheesy frittata Then we were on our way to Letchworth State Park, we came back late afternoon and showered and rested. It felt like we had the place to ourselves. Not once did we feel uncomfortable. Sunday breakfast: Ambrosia - homemade and delicious! Coffee, orange juice, cranberry juice, water, tea, milk Peach french toast - so decadant and sweet. It was more like a baked bread pudding. This was the best! Notes: This place is within walking distance to Watkins Glen State Park if you are up for the walk. It's about a 15 minute walk or 0.8 miles. Once you get to the top of Watkins Glen you can even walk home (all down hill on the walk home since the park is all uphill walking!) You can get there early and not pay for parking too (before 8 am) A great weekend at a wonderful B&B!

Easy check in. Location is one street from downtown. Very clean. Bed comfortable. Breakfast…read morewas fresh and coffe very good

Beautiful historic home in walking distance to The Commons downtown business area in Ithaca…read more Delicious homemade breakfast included. Common areas well appointed and clean. Now for suggested improvements. Remove room air conditioners to decrease street noise in non-summer months, open the front entrance to the house rather than the side door and provide at least a part time innkeeper presence. Although the owner is available by phone and very responsive, the place misses the friendly and informative presence of an onsite innkeeper.

Once, on a trip to Tajikistan, I asked our tour operator why everyone on the trip seemed like super…read morepeople and a great trip. His answer was that trips like that tended to be self selecting -- in that case, it attracted adventurers, With that in mind, let me tell you about Humble Hill Farm. If you want the Ritz, walk on by. Crave a great Day's Inn or Motel 6? Keep going. A spacious resort with tennis courts and a huge pool. Don't get out of the car. Want to stay in a small, unassuming farm house in the middle of nowhere? If not, let me tell you exactly what you're missing. Once you enter this tiny (3 bedrooms!!) farmstead, you enter an absolutely magical world. The proprietors, Skip and Patty, are not just world class hosts -- they're world class people! Interested in everything, self-deprecating and witty, great fun, they fall all over themselves to make you welcome -- not as valued guests, but as valued friends. Patty can cook up a storm (breakfasts included), and my 4 day, 3 night stay here included savory omelets with fresh fixin's from the farm, and to-die-for blueberry pancakes. Boy oh boy can that woman cook. I arrived with a really bad back, and Skip came up with all sorts of fun and novel ideas to turn me back into a vertebrate. The rooms were simple but lovely, but the biggest surprise of all was the chemistry. Between Patty and Skip, a retired police lieutenant. Between them and their guests. Between the guests themselves. Think Tajikistan!! The other two sets of guests included a fun loving Indian from Calcutta who arrived by motorcycle with his mainland Chinese girlfriend (wife?) and a husband-wife team of Canadian scientists (the wife was a Vet specializing in wildlife, on a brief exchange program with nearby Cornell, and the husband a biologist, specializing in the study of Arctic mammals, filled with stories about wolverines, caribou and bears.). In the morning, I'd wake-up early and sit around talking with Patty and/or Skip. Then the other guests would tumble out of their rooms, and it would be one big party. At night, everyone would return from their day's adventures, laughter aplenty, and we'd sit around laughing and talking, until one by one we'd head to our rooms --with the luckiest guests heading back last, so that they'd have some additional face time with Skip and Patty. Need suggestions of what to do, where to go, where to eat? Count S&P in! Need a Chiropractor? They won't rest until they've found one and gotten you in. What a wonderful experience, which I hope to repeat in due course -- and hope that you will have the chance to share, too!

Very nice location. In the country with very little noise. Our room was well furnished. The owners…read moreare accommodating and pleasant. We're staying 4 nights and should have planned for more.

As good as it gets! The owners, Ken and Madeline were such wonderful hosts and very resourceful…read more Madeline prepares the daily breakfasts, which were so delicious and nutritious (e.g. waffles, frittatas, homemade granola, fruit, etc.). Breakfast offerings change daily and she uses the freshest ingredients; I'm super picky and every option sounded scrumptious. It was hard to choose just one! HIGHLY recommend the Gazebo room; it is a standalone room situated towards the back of the property and is very private and romantic. The decor is simple, yet elegant. It includes an oversized jet tub, spacious bedroom and bathroom and mini fridge. There is also a fireplace in the room and is stocked with lavender toiletries. My boyfriend and I appreciated the attention to detail in this room. We will absolutely be back! Madeline and Ken were happy to recommend activities and restaurants as well. There is a lot to do in the area and I cannot wait to visit in the fall. Parking off-street, wi-fi, delicious cookies and juice served in the evenings, beautiful grounds and the list goes on. You will NOT be disappointed with this lovely bed and breakfast.

We could not be happier with our stay at Inn on Columbia. Our accommodations were beautiful and the…read morebreakfast was delicious. The hosts could not be nicer and our dogs enjoyed playing with the resident pup. If we return to the area, I hope we can stay again.

Al Di Meola, jazz/ fusion guitarist was playing at The Center for the Arts in Homer, NY. My…read morehusband, a huge fan, had his 60th birthday coming up, and immediately got tickets and started looking for a great place to stay the night! After much research I found Benn Conger Inn online and booked it! When we got there, Shelly, the inn keeper, made us feel right at home! Immediately showing us around and offered great dinner ideas in Homer! Our room was in the annex called The Dempsey house! Our room was the Smith Corona Room! It was wonderful and full of history including a vintage smith corona type writer! Our room had a beautiful private deck overlooking the 18 acres of property! We loved this the next morning drinking coffee and just relaxing! Shelly's advice for dinner was spot on and went to Dasher's Corner Pub! Cocktails delish as well as the food! Dasher's is right down the street from the Art Center, so it was a quick walk down the street for our concert! The concert was great, totally recommend seeing a concert there! The bed was comfy and perfect for our overnight! The breakfast was fantastic, fresh fruit salad, fresh blueberry muffins, coffee and juice available right away! The breakfast room appears to be an add on room that had windows all around allowing you to view the property! On the tables were menu items that were available to order! I had the cinnamon French toast ! I must say it was the best I've had in a long time, I ate the whole thing! My husband had an omelet and that too was absolutely scrumptious! The only problem I had is I wish we could have stayed longer! Beautiful, clean, charming and very inviting place! I strongly recommend!

Beautiful historical Inn located in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Great place for weddings or any…read morespecial event, the food is delicious and well presented

LGBT friendly. :) Upscale and funky accommodations - we thought based on the pictures that this…read moreplace would be 'really old fashioned,' and while it had immense charm, it wasn't outdated or odd in the way old B&B's can sometimes be. Instead, it was tasteful and interesting, with beautiful art, books and movies and games, and interesting corners in our own room and the whole house that made it a unique place to stay. Delicious coffee & snacks 24 hrs a day. A beautiful sunroom to play backgammon in and read a book. All the little touches that make a bed & breakfast a truly *special* place to stay. Came here for my honeymoon, and was impressed through and through. Beautiful house, a beautiful room, and a wonderful set of hosts. Breakfast was outstanding, and the cook catered to my vegetarian hubby and I! The best restaurant in the Cayuga Lake areas is literally a 2 minute walk from the doorstep of this B&B. Be sure to eat at Hazelnut Kitchen in Trumansburg!

I must have been stingy with my stars in my youth back in 2011. Fast forward to 2016 where I…read morecelebrate staying at Juniper Hill every year for the past five years - this place obviously deserves all five stars! They never disappoint with the accommodations, the friendliness of the hosts, and let's not forget the amazing 3-course breakfasts. They've totally spoiled me on B&Bs, I can't imagine how any other B&B can top the experience you get at Juniper Hill.

We spent a delightful 3 nights as our base of operations for exploring the Finger Lakes during the…read moreColumbus Day weekend. This was their last weekend for the season and the owners Mike and Jean are considering retirement. Both are super knowledgable about the area and Jean overwhelms you with her LARGE breakfast servings. A beautifully restored home that you will find cozy and welcoming.

We came up for the eclipse. Our stay was amazing. The breakfasts were over the top delicious and…read moreour hosts were gracious. We stayed in the Seneca and it was as beautiful as the picture. We can't wait to come back.