Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is uncovered and does not require a reservation.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property is not wheelchair accessible. It has a well-lit path to the entrance, but specific wheelchair-accessible facilities are not mentioned.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Downtown Trumansburg, just 2 minutes from Taughannock Falls State Park and 8 minutes from Cayuga Lake. It is approximately 13.6 miles from Cornell University and 14.4 miles from Seneca Lake.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

16 Elm Heritage Hotel

What guests think

Across recent reviews, 16 Elm Heritage Hotel is praised as a beautifully restored, quiet historic inn with spacious, stylish rooms and inviting common spaces, delivering a relaxed, home like stay near Finger Lakes attractions and Trumansburg’s main street.

Cleanliness receives consistent acclaim, and many highlight luxurious bathrooms with soaking or jetted tubs and rainfall or steam showers. Guests appreciate self check in, easy communication, and a friendly host, though a few report limited staff presence or slow responses. Multiple reviews note there are no TVs and breakfast is minimal or not provided, with cafes and restaurants a short walk away. Expect a serene, upscale base for exploring the area.

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Facilities

Inviting common areas like the library, parlor, and lounges are widely praised, with extras such as a piano, record player, and an honor bar or spirit room. Several reviews note there are no TVs.

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robert

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful facility. Very Clean. Quiet. Never saw anyone. I thought there was a breakfast included? Did enjoy the spirit room.

10

Chad

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Felt just like home. Record player, books, mini bar, great room, sunroom, close to everything downtown, super nice

10

Norman

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a room here as a stopover while visiting the area. I would definitely return. The house has been beautifully and thoughtfully restored and it’s clear that the owners thought about every detail. Check in was seamless and all the amenities were spelled out in the instructions. LOVED the record player in the library, as well as the honor bar. I stayed in Room 3, which was absolutely lovely. I enjoyed the fireplace, the jetted tub, and the heated floor. I think I may have been the only guest that night, and didn’t mind it at all. My stay was peaceful, relaxing, and luxurious. The outdoor fountain was even visited by a young doe while I was there. Perfect and quaint. Of note, check out what’s in the area in advance, as not all of the restaurants are open seven days per week. But that didn’t pose an issue for me at all.

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Jenifer

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful estate. Decor amazing. No staff around except when checking out otherwise nobody the whole weekend. Thankful for internet no other way to watch the news no tv in the building. Beds

10

Donna

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, spacious room. Loved the in-room tea kettle and rishi tea, plus the library downstairs.

10

Christopher

Jan 29, 2023

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16 Elm is an elegant historic 19th century home well presented with great attention to detail with many historical furnishings, lamps, paintings etc. The living room, parlor, library were very interesting to explore. The guest room was very comfortable with elegant finishings and clean bathroom. Everything you might need is provided, even a complimentary cocktail.

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Loredana

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is an ancient house with few rooms. The foyer is incredible! The living room with the piano super. And the tea room so cute. Then silence is the King of this area.

10

Debbie

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely home turned hotel. Spacious room, comfortable bed plenty of space in the bedroom and bathroom. The grounds are lovely.

8

Tristan

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful property - we had a massive room with a claw foot tub and rainfall shower. No TVs but we did not need one. Bed was very comfortable.

10

Dina

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful house/hotel for the perfect getaway! Quiet and comfortable with common seating areas, books and blankets! No TVs which makes for perfect time alone. Breakfast not provided but a few places are within walking distance.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is consistently praised in rooms and shared spaces, with many calling the property spotless and well maintained.

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Janelle

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely beautiful hotel! Our room was very clean and comfortable. Loved the soaking tub. There are lots of great restaurants, shopping, and cafes within a quick walk. Truly a luxurious experience.

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Cassandre

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property itself was well decorated and clean but very overpriced. Worst customer service we have ever received. Check in information on Expedia and sent to us by email by the property contained conflicting information. Could not reach the property despite trying Expedia chat, email and phone. When trying to process a refund for a deposit on a second room, in accordance with their refund policy, they were unreachable yet again. Very grateful to Expedia for stepping in and refunding us instead. Would never book here again.

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Barry

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Meticulously maintained and beautiful property, highly recommended!

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Laura

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pretty property. Main house looked nice but I stayed in South Suite which is a separate building next to Main house. It was extremely spacious and very clean except there were a few mosquitoes that had gotten inside before I arrived. Unfortunately I got bitten on my cheek as I slept. Bathroom was very nice with tin, a rain shower head and 2 sinks but the hair dryer didn’t work. I called and texted for help/to ask for another hair dryer but nobody replied to me for 6 hours. The fireplace was pretty in the living room. There are several doors that day “Storage” “Laundry” or “Staff” on them…u fortunately those doors don’t lock. I opened them to see what was in them because I couldn’t lock them…there were huge, unlit storage areas-one was larger than my entire suite. I have to admit I was very uncomfortable not being able to lock those doors and not knowing who had access to entering those storage areas from the other side. In the morning, as I stepped out of the shower, I heard voices on the other side of the laundry door that I was unable to lock. Again I was uncomfortable. So…the property is pretty and the suite was very clean and huge but it needs doors that lock, a new hair dryer and no mosquitos.

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Lia

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was fantastic! The room was clean, nicely decorated and spacious. My son enjoyed his room on the sun porch, and we all loved the public spaces. It felt like home.

10

Samantha

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a gorgeous stay! My husband and I stayed for one evening as we were exploring the finger lakes area. Self check-in/out went very smoothly. The home was beautifully decorated, intriguing and inviting. We appreciated the historic photos and antiques which were mingled perfectly with modern touches. Our room was lovely, very clean and comfortable with excellent amenities. We enjoyed the short walk to the quaint town for dinner and breakfast. We would definitely return!

10

Catherine

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The house and grounds are absolutely gorgeous. The home is luxurious and clean as a whistle. Highly recommend!

10

deborah

Oct 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This stay was wonderful! Very clean, luxurious linens lovely decor.

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Maria

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is very clean and the decor was beautiful. The beds were very comfortable as well. We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely stay again!

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Brooke

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room and home, very clean!! Loved the amenities too. Amazing bathroom. Only issue was that the walls were very thin and we could hear everything other guests were doing. Since there are no TVs in the rooms, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop at times. We felt like we had to whisper inside our room. Perfect for a quiet getaway but bring earplugs just in case there’s a snorer in the next room.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and tastefully decorated, with upscale touches like soaking or jetted tubs, rainfall or steam showers, fireplaces, and comfy beds. Several reviews note there are no TVs.

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Norman

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a room here as a stopover while visiting the area. I would definitely return. The house has been beautifully and thoughtfully restored and it’s clear that the owners thought about every detail. Check in was seamless and all the amenities were spelled out in the instructions. LOVED the record player in the library, as well as the honor bar. I stayed in Room 3, which was absolutely lovely. I enjoyed the fireplace, the jetted tub, and the heated floor. I think I may have been the only guest that night, and didn’t mind it at all. My stay was peaceful, relaxing, and luxurious. The outdoor fountain was even visited by a young doe while I was there. Perfect and quaint. Of note, check out what’s in the area in advance, as not all of the restaurants are open seven days per week. But that didn’t pose an issue for me at all.

10

Lia

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was fantastic! The room was clean, nicely decorated and spacious. My son enjoyed his room on the sun porch, and we all loved the public spaces. It felt like home.

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Samantha

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We absolutely loved our stay here! The room was spacious and gorgeous! Loved having a soaking tub in our room, along with robes which was such a nice touch. The downstairs was absolutely beautiful as well as the outside. It was such a cute little spot in a very small town. The hotel is within walking distance to all the shops in town, sadly most were closed by the time we got there. It’s also just a short drive to Ithaca and some NY state parks which was the reach for our trip. I would definitely stay here again!

10

Jason

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful property just off the main street of Trumansburg. We stayed in a split-level "suite" which was perfect (minor inconvenience that the bathroom was downstairs and the bedroom upstairs). The property itself is a beautiful historic building, and is set up in a way that guests can enjoy the ground floor whilst the guest rooms are upstairs. A short walk to some lovely food and drink options on the main street (be aware nearly everything is closed on Monday's). Staff were polite and welcoming when we saw them though it was self check-in so we didn't see them much! Overall highly recommend and would love to come back!

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Brooke

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room and home, very clean!! Loved the amenities too. Amazing bathroom. Only issue was that the walls were very thin and we could hear everything other guests were doing. Since there are no TVs in the rooms, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop at times. We felt like we had to whisper inside our room. Perfect for a quiet getaway but bring earplugs just in case there’s a snorer in the next room.

10

Nancy

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was beautiful and luxurious.

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Debbie

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely home turned hotel. Spacious room, comfortable bed plenty of space in the bedroom and bathroom. The grounds are lovely.

8

Tristan

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful property - we had a massive room with a claw foot tub and rainfall shower. No TVs but we did not need one. Bed was very comfortable.

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Qingmei

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute trip. Not many options. It turned out much better than my expectations. The room is clean and nicely decorated, the bed is very comfy. Separate bathroom comes with steam shower also very roomy and well decorated. The hotel located in the very quiet and safe area. Overall I’ve had great experience.

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Dina

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful house/hotel for the perfect getaway! Quiet and comfortable with common seating areas, books and blankets! No TVs which makes for perfect time alone. Breakfast not provided but a few places are within walking distance.

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with smooth self check in, clear instructions, and occasional special accommodations like early check in. A few guests reported limited on site staff or slow or unreachable responses.

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robert

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful facility. Very Clean. Quiet. Never saw anyone. I thought there was a breakfast included? Did enjoy the spirit room.

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Candis Lee

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decorated beautifully, owner was friendly and very thorough recommendations were provided.

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Cassandre

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property itself was well decorated and clean but very overpriced. Worst customer service we have ever received. Check in information on Expedia and sent to us by email by the property contained conflicting information. Could not reach the property despite trying Expedia chat, email and phone. When trying to process a refund for a deposit on a second room, in accordance with their refund policy, they were unreachable yet again. Very grateful to Expedia for stepping in and refunding us instead. Would never book here again.

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Norman

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a room here as a stopover while visiting the area. I would definitely return. The house has been beautifully and thoughtfully restored and it’s clear that the owners thought about every detail. Check in was seamless and all the amenities were spelled out in the instructions. LOVED the record player in the library, as well as the honor bar. I stayed in Room 3, which was absolutely lovely. I enjoyed the fireplace, the jetted tub, and the heated floor. I think I may have been the only guest that night, and didn’t mind it at all. My stay was peaceful, relaxing, and luxurious. The outdoor fountain was even visited by a young doe while I was there. Perfect and quaint. Of note, check out what’s in the area in advance, as not all of the restaurants are open seven days per week. But that didn’t pose an issue for me at all.

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Laura

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pretty property. Main house looked nice but I stayed in South Suite which is a separate building next to Main house. It was extremely spacious and very clean except there were a few mosquitoes that had gotten inside before I arrived. Unfortunately I got bitten on my cheek as I slept. Bathroom was very nice with tin, a rain shower head and 2 sinks but the hair dryer didn’t work. I called and texted for help/to ask for another hair dryer but nobody replied to me for 6 hours. The fireplace was pretty in the living room. There are several doors that day “Storage” “Laundry” or “Staff” on them…u fortunately those doors don’t lock. I opened them to see what was in them because I couldn’t lock them…there were huge, unlit storage areas-one was larger than my entire suite. I have to admit I was very uncomfortable not being able to lock those doors and not knowing who had access to entering those storage areas from the other side. In the morning, as I stepped out of the shower, I heard voices on the other side of the laundry door that I was unable to lock. Again I was uncomfortable. So…the property is pretty and the suite was very clean and huge but it needs doors that lock, a new hair dryer and no mosquitos.

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Francis

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing!!! We loved it . Nicole is a rock star . Such a relaxing place. We will definitely come back asap . Highly recommended.

10

Samantha

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a gorgeous stay! My husband and I stayed for one evening as we were exploring the finger lakes area. Self check-in/out went very smoothly. The home was beautifully decorated, intriguing and inviting. We appreciated the historic photos and antiques which were mingled perfectly with modern touches. Our room was lovely, very clean and comfortable with excellent amenities. We enjoyed the short walk to the quaint town for dinner and breakfast. We would definitely return!

10

Colby

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hôtel all around. The service was great. We asked ahead of time if we could check in early since we had a wedding at the same time as check-in. She kindly got us in early, and I cannot thank them enough for accommodating us. The room and hotel are gorgeous with so much character. It is one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed at, and I travel a lot for work. The location is good because it’s close to the little downtown of Trumansburg and maybe 20 minutes from Ithaca. I highly recommend!

10

Jason

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful property just off the main street of Trumansburg. We stayed in a split-level "suite" which was perfect (minor inconvenience that the bathroom was downstairs and the bedroom upstairs). The property itself is a beautiful historic building, and is set up in a way that guests can enjoy the ground floor whilst the guest rooms are upstairs. A short walk to some lovely food and drink options on the main street (be aware nearly everything is closed on Monday's). Staff were polite and welcoming when we saw them though it was self check-in so we didn't see them much! Overall highly recommend and would love to come back!

10

Sasha

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What an exquisite property— the grounds, the house, the decor! The room is luxurious but only lacks in having a table to set things on (the closet is very small, too), but the room makes up for it in every other way. It was self check in with no host on site but communication was excellent and the next day, my husband ran into one of the managers, Nicole, who was a darling— so sweet and friendly and helpful. Trumansburg is a charming, very small town and 16 Elm is one of the nicest inns we’ve ever stayed in-- a real treat! We would return in a heartbeat!

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Location

Walkable to Trumansburg’s main street for dining and shops, and convenient for Ithaca, Watkins Glen, and broader Finger Lakes excursions. The area feels quiet and safe.

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Janelle

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely beautiful hotel! Our room was very clean and comfortable. Loved the soaking tub. There are lots of great restaurants, shopping, and cafes within a quick walk. Truly a luxurious experience.

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Jessica

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property perfectly located between Watkins Glen and Ithaca. Easy check-in, free onsite parking and wonderful communication. The estate itself is gorgeous, no detail spared, we stayed in the Classic Double/Twin room (2 beds). The space was great and came with a private bathroom within a couple steps of the room. Don't hesitate to book, we can't wait to come back. A true gem.

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Samantha

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We absolutely loved our stay here! The room was spacious and gorgeous! Loved having a soaking tub in our room, along with robes which was such a nice touch. The downstairs was absolutely beautiful as well as the outside. It was such a cute little spot in a very small town. The hotel is within walking distance to all the shops in town, sadly most were closed by the time we got there. It’s also just a short drive to Ithaca and some NY state parks which was the reach for our trip. I would definitely stay here again!

10

Samantha

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a gorgeous stay! My husband and I stayed for one evening as we were exploring the finger lakes area. Self check-in/out went very smoothly. The home was beautifully decorated, intriguing and inviting. We appreciated the historic photos and antiques which were mingled perfectly with modern touches. Our room was lovely, very clean and comfortable with excellent amenities. We enjoyed the short walk to the quaint town for dinner and breakfast. We would definitely return!

8

Janel E

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just a Bed no Breakfast served. Nice place to stay to see nature in the area

10

Raquel

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely and beautifully decorated B&B in great proximity to popular finger lakes top destinations!

10

Florin

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stunning property, clean, and well maintain. We stay 2 night. The property is beautiful inside and out. Is in walking distance from the village center. Try the Italian restaurant Venice.

10

Susan

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Love everything! Not just the inn itself but walking distance to great restaurants.

10

Jason

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful property just off the main street of Trumansburg. We stayed in a split-level "suite" which was perfect (minor inconvenience that the bathroom was downstairs and the bedroom upstairs). The property itself is a beautiful historic building, and is set up in a way that guests can enjoy the ground floor whilst the guest rooms are upstairs. A short walk to some lovely food and drink options on the main street (be aware nearly everything is closed on Monday's). Staff were polite and welcoming when we saw them though it was self check-in so we didn't see them much! Overall highly recommend and would love to come back!

10

Qingmei

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute trip. Not many options. It turned out much better than my expectations. The room is clean and nicely decorated, the bed is very comfy. Separate bathroom comes with steam shower also very roomy and well decorated. The hotel located in the very quiet and safe area. Overall I’ve had great experience.

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Dining

Breakfast is minimal or not provided, which surprised some guests. Nearby cafes and restaurants are within an easy walk for meals.

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Frank

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

My wife and I loved our 2 night stay in our spacious 3 room suite. Beautiful period decorated with a modern bathroom. A truly wonderful place to stay in a small upstate town with wonderful restaurants. Everything was planned for us with detail however we never met the live in owner which would have been nice since we had many questions about the history of the property. The last concern was that in the property description it described a what seemed to be a specially prepared breakfast which it wasn’t, instead it was granola , serial and yogurt and no coffee. However I would definitely return for a visit and highly recommend this hidden jewel.

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robert

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful facility. Very Clean. Quiet. Never saw anyone. I thought there was a breakfast included? Did enjoy the spirit room.

10

Samantha

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a gorgeous stay! My husband and I stayed for one evening as we were exploring the finger lakes area. Self check-in/out went very smoothly. The home was beautifully decorated, intriguing and inviting. We appreciated the historic photos and antiques which were mingled perfectly with modern touches. Our room was lovely, very clean and comfortable with excellent amenities. We enjoyed the short walk to the quaint town for dinner and breakfast. We would definitely return!

8

Janel E

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just a Bed no Breakfast served. Nice place to stay to see nature in the area

10

Colby

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hôtel all around. The service was great. We asked ahead of time if we could check in early since we had a wedding at the same time as check-in. She kindly got us in early, and I cannot thank them enough for accommodating us. The room and hotel are gorgeous with so much character. It is one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed at, and I travel a lot for work. The location is good because it’s close to the little downtown of Trumansburg and maybe 20 minutes from Ithaca. I highly recommend!

10

Florin

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stunning property, clean, and well maintain. We stay 2 night. The property is beautiful inside and out. Is in walking distance from the village center. Try the Italian restaurant Venice.

10

Susan

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Love everything! Not just the inn itself but walking distance to great restaurants.

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Timothy

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room. Lovely building. A lot to enjoy. Only draw back is breakfast was very minimal.

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Ivanna

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the rest rooms, the area, the design of the hotel. The hotel is clean. Tea and coffee are available both in the room and in the rest rooms. the hotel has a wine bar, a music player with records. But breakfast is not included. I thought it was cold in the room. Wi-Fi networks were connected in as many as 10 times. the Wi-Fi password is inexplicably written by hand on paper. in my opinion, it is easier and better to print the WiFi password

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Dina

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful house/hotel for the perfect getaway! Quiet and comfortable with common seating areas, books and blankets! No TVs which makes for perfect time alone. Breakfast not provided but a few places are within walking distance.

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16 Elm Heritage Hotel

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