A Charming Private Bed and Breakfast Suite

located in the Ithaca and Cortland NY area, home of Cornell   University, Ithaca Collage, Suny Cortland

4th OF JULY SPECIAL

Book 3 days and get July 4th FREE

Example

book Thursday July 2nd $149.00, Friday July 3rd $149.00 Saturday July 4th Free and Sunday July 5th $149.00

Average day stay $111.75
Graceful Owl
607-898-2044

WELCOME NEW YORK JETS!
We hope you will consider us for your stay when you are making your plans to be in the Cortland New York area during the NY Jets training camp season. 

 We are a convenient 10 minutes from the camp.
We are a private suite; and a deluxe breakfast will be served to you every morning in your suite, whatever you choose and whenever you want.
We are dedicated to making your stay an enjoyable one.

 

Experience the Excellence of Hospitality


Open Year Round

Relax in the charming, small-town atmosphere surrounding the Graceful Owl Bed and Breakfast. Our private vacation home comes with full amenities, complimentary breakfast, and fine dining available just across the street! With more than 1,000-square feet and private rooms, we comfortably accommodate from 2 to 4 guests.

About Us
Since their children have grown up John and Reyna Hilker have remodeled their home of 18 years into a beautiful bed and breakfast. Friendly by nature, they love meeting people from all walks of life and felt this would be a fantastic way to spend their retirement.


Ideal Location Near Beautiful Ithaca College & Cornell University
Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, the Graceful Owl Bed and Breakfast is just 15 minutes from Ithaca, home of Cornell University and Ithaca College, and 15 minutes from Cortland, home of Cortland State University and minutes away from Greek Peak Ski Resort, Golfing, and art districts. Contact our bed and breakfast in Groton, New York, for a comfortable lodging in a charming vacation home.

        Complimentary hi-speed wireless internet


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Comments From Our Guess Book

May 17, 18, 2008 Greg and Jen from Henderson NE

            Loved the place here! Thanks so much for the great hospitality-your care for the guest and the great rooms is very nice. We hope to come to Ithaca and Groton again soon.

May 23, 24, 25, 2008 Chaya and Murrie from Buck Co. PA.

            The Accommodations, the service, and the host were simply delightful! Thanks, John and Reyna, for a lovely three say stay.

May 27, 28, 2008 Jennifer Curry from Saranac Lake NY

            Could not have asked for a nicer place or host. Thank you for kindness, light heartedness and sincere concern for my mom.

June 16 2008 Rich and Jessica Rode from Redondo Beach CA.

            This has been a wonderful place to stay at. It is like home away from home. Thank you so much for helping us with the direction and staying up for us. Breakfast was great! We will definitively keep your place on our minds for our next visit. Thanks again!

June 22, 2008 Alton Garrison

            Thanks for the warm hospitality. You are gracious host and the accommodations are great. This was a great break for me as I stay in many hotel/motel rooms. May God bless and prosper you.

June 30 July 1,2,3,4, and 5th 2008 Diana (Vincent & Olivia) from Temecula CA

            John and Reyna, Thank you so much for everything! What an awesome place! You are both such gracious host! You’ve made us feel like part of your family thank you! Hope to see you again next year.

July 11, 2008 Peggy, Bob, Kelsey and Alex from Cincinnati OH

            What a charming place! Even though our stay was short, it was delightful down to every last detail. Thank you for giving us a home away from home to spend our last night of our trip.

July13, 2008 Mark, Trish, Jessica and Sarah from Buffalo NY.

            Thank you for a wonderful stay at your beautiful home. It was very well kept and charming. We felt right at home.

July 18, 2008 Leslie and Adrienne from Seattle Washington

            Thank you for sharing your lovely home. We felt like family. Hope we’ll return soon. Take care and best wishes.

July 19, 2008. Jim and Aimee from Rochester NY

            Thank you for the stay in you beautiful home. Everything was comfortable and clean and you decorations were adorable. We felt revitalized  and relaxed from our stay.

July 24, 25, 26, 27 2008 Dan and Betty Winters

            Thanks you for a wonderful home away from home!

August 8, 9 &10 2008 Dan and Ingrid from Lexington MA

We enjoyed our stay-great place to get away for a few relaxing days. Thanks for your great hospitality.

August 12 –18 2008 Don, Laurie and Ian from Houston TX

            We can’t thank you enough for giving us such a wonderful stay. We so enjoyed your warm, generous spirits and thank you so much for your family-friendly atmosphere! We would recommend you to anyone looking for a comfortable homey and charming get away. We will miss you!

August 19, 2008 Isaac and Kathryn from Canandiagua NY

            Thank you very much for the stay-this is such a cozy, loving environment-it felt like being right at home.

August 21, 2008 Christine and Heather from Montrose NY

            A very cozy refuge before the big dorm move, in at Cornell. Great bed, nice breakfast and quiet.

August 22, 2008 Don and Pat from Sea Cliff, NY

            Thanks so much, good sleep, great breakfast.

August 23, 2008 Tracy and Rachael from Holland PA

            A wonderful place to come and relax after moving my son into the Cornell Dorms! My daughter’s first comment when we came through the door was “WOW-this is so nice” We will be back!

            `I also love the candy everywhere and the sticker on the toilet paper!

October 4 & 5 2008 Kevin & Rich

            What a wonderful experience. Thank you so much for your hospitality. Your B&B is beautiful and we will definitely be back.

October 11 & 12 2008 J&L East Syracuse

            Thank you for your wonderful service and hospitality. The rooms were great and met our every need.

October 18 Courtney & Pete from Philadelphia PA

            Here for a wedding in Slaterville. Thank you so much for your hospitality and even helping us to get to the wedding on time.

November 1, 2008 Dale and Sarah from Windsor VT

            Thanks so much for all of your wonderful hospitality.

November 4, 2008 Ken & Jayne Judd Adams, from Upton Kentucky

            Your place is amazing! Great place to watch the election returns come in! We definitely have to walk off all the snacks and wonderful breakfast. Loved all the special touches you give the rooms and the teddy bear in the gazebo. Your cats are as nice & friendly as you all. Thank you so much! We will definatly be recommending the Graceful Owl!

November 7, 2008 Clare, Errol, Emma & Cynthia from Short Hills NJ

            Thank you so much for the wonderful accommodations and hospitality. And all the snacks! I hope we can come back in the future

(p.s. I loved the bed! It was so comfortable and pretty!) Cynthia

December 10-16, 2008 Marie from Westfield MA

            Thank you for a wonderful week. You and your family have made me feel so at home. And the scrambled eggs were wonderful.