Inn on Columbia

The breakfast alone is worth a visit! Perfect location to access downtown commons and quick drives to the top nature areas and Cornell campus. This was our first visit to Ithaca and we will definitely return!

It would be hard to top the breakfast or owners conversation. Great for a weekend get away.

We had a great stay at the Inn on Columbia. The breakfast was wonderful, including fresh fruits and scones, and our host had an excellent selection of books to browse through. She was also very helpful with recommendations for restaurants and activities. The room was quiet and comfortable and the bathroom was clean and spacious. Thank you!

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!

Did not really intend to reserve at B&B but glad I did. The Inn is very clean and tastefully decorated with countless thoughtful touches. I had complete privacy. Easy check in and in/out. Breakfast a sumptuous feast with all the variety one could desire. Madeline is a gracious host, warm and friendly in perfect balance.

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.

Loved our stay in the enchanting, light-filled gazebo during a wedding weekend. A great home base in between wedding festivities, hiking the falls, visiting Cornell campus and sampling the local ice cream. Breakfast was thoughtfully prepared and delivered to our outside patio and was so delicious. We hope to be back!

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.