Grayhaven Motel

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Hours: Grayhaven Motel is a newly renovated, family-owned motel offering a charming blend of vintage character and modern comfort, providing a welcoming, relaxed, and nostalgic atmosphere. It is conveniently located just a short drive from downtown Ithaca, minutes from Cornell, Ithaca College, and state parks like Buttermilk Falls and Robert Treman. The property feels tucked away in a serene, quiet corner of the Finger Lakes, surrounded by lush gardens, flowers, and trails that lead to the inlet and nearby preserves. The rooms and cottages are tastefully decorated with a mid-century flair, featuring clean lines, warm wood tones, retro touches, and locally inspired artwork. They are described as large, open, airy, clean, and comfortable, blending the amenities of the present with the sensation of the past. Accommodations include comfortable bedding, soft linens, firm mattresses, fluffy pillows, classical furnishings, and a retro refrigerator. Some rooms have wide pine flooring, an electric victrola with classic LPs, and a full kitchen with pots and pans. Each cottage has its own porch with a westerly view for sunsets. Guests can enjoy the outdoor spaces, wander the grounds, use the provided yard games, and highly recommend using the fire pits in the evening, sometimes with a provided s'mores kit. The main office offers snacks, a small menu of food, wine, beer, and sodas for purchase, though it closes at 8pm. The staff is consistently noted as friendly, helpful, communicative, and quick to assist. With its unique character, peaceful setting, personal touches, laid-back atmosphere, and good price, Grayhaven Motel is an inviting alternative to chain hotels, perfect for visitors who appreciate charm, comfort, and a sense of place.

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