E.B. Morgan House

What a quiant, cozy and super accomodating inn! Rose the inn keeper was so welcoming and warming. Anything we desired (which was not much as it has everything) was quickly handled. Since we were a late arrival, our room was turned down for us. We watched a little tv before cozying up to the gas fireplace abd listening to beautiful music on the Bose sound system. Hands down an amazing room (#4) with beautiful ammemities. The Italian sheets will make you never want to awaken!!!

My husband and I had the MOST spectacular evening and experience staying at the EB Morgan house along with private dining at the Roland house. The staff was so wonderful and welcoming (Rose the Innkeeper and Brittany the hostess), the properties were so beautiful they can only be described as enchanting. The artwork and décor in every room leaves you spellbound trying to take it all in. The lighting cast on each intentional piece of furniture and work of art was like a choreographed symphony of illumination. Simply awe inspiring.
We will definitely return and intend to share this same experience as a gift to his parents.

Wow. What can I say? We have a company strategic planning session here for a few days, and I don’t think I’ve every stayed anywhere more comfortable. It’s a beautiful home atmosphere with a very well done décor. The rooms were spacious, and large comfortable bathrooms. Each room has a gas fireplace so you can control the ambiance. The parlor and dining room are absolutely beautiful. The lake views are magnificent.
So, the facilities are great, but the real icing on the cake was our hostess. Michelle was amazing. It’s not that the service was good, but it was beyond any expectation. We were going on a tour of the local wineries, and had hired a van service. Michelle packed us a back of snacks and drinks for the trip and provided umbrellas in case of rain and put them on the van so it was there when it picked us up after lunch. Not only did she meet any of the needs we had, but she anticipated what might make the stay more comfortable.
This kind of service could be very addictive.

A truly special place full of truly special people. My fiancé and I had such an amazing visit that we will be getting married here this June. Between the breathtaking lanscape, the beautiful details of the accommodations, the attentive and passionate staff, and the delicious food, you will feel like you’ve stepped into a storybook for a couple days. Can’t recommend it enough.

I used Unilocal to help confirm whether this was the place we should stay, and all the high reviews were absolutely spot on. This is a charming B&B on the Cayuga Lake and is beyond relaxing.
Dale is fantastic and even let us borrow his car phone charger while we drove around the lakes for a couple of hours. I highly recommend this place for an unforgettable stay.

Simply one of the finest places we’ve ever stayed!
Dale is a great host and can get anything done for you.
The rooms are spectacular! Beautifully appointed in every way.
Marble bathrooms for each guestroom.
The staff is the best. Evening turndown services even found some clothers hung or folded. Soft classical music playing on each room’s Bose system.
The property that it sits on cannot be better… beautiful lakeside locvation.
I cannot say enough about this place.

From driving up to the Morgan House, to driving away, this was the the best experience we could have hoped for. Every detail was paid attention to including many that far exceeded our expectations. Linda, the innkeeper, greeted us with a tour upon arrival and graced us with wine and cheese each night. She also provided turn-​down service complete with rose pedals, chocolates and a quote about love and marriage each night. There was also naturally flavored water provided throughout the day. We also enjoyed a marvelous dinner and kayaking through the Aurora Inn which was fantastic. The highlight of our honeymoon experience was sitting out right on the lake listening to soothing classical music while enjoying the breathtaking sunsets, all the while hearing the gentle lapping of the waves. This is THE perfect romantic gateway in the Finger Lakes. Both the inner and outer beauty of this inn makes its guests feel like royalty at their own private retreat. I could not give a higher recommendation for this gem of the Finger Lakes!

We had a great time staying at E.B. Morgan House. We wish it was closer to the NYC area, and we’d definitely go more often. Dale was so welcoming and accomodating. We stayed in Room 5, which had a remote-​control fireplace and a really nice bathroom with a double shower. There was wine and cheese at 5 p.m. which we enjoyed on our first day there, and coffee/​tea/​muffins in the morning.
The maid service was great; they turned down your bed every night, left chocolate on your pillow and put on a nice relaxing CD for you to come home to.
We used a living social deal, so breakfast was included for the 2 nights of our stay at neighboring Aurora Inn. The food there was great; we were also able to enjoy dinner there with our deal as well. We ate dinner overlooking the lake; it was relaxing and romantic.
It’s located on the far side of the lake from most of the wineries, but there are nice things to do on your side, like visit the Mackenzie Childs factory (they use furniture and dishware at E.B. Morgan house, and it’s so pretty). There are several restaurants in walking distance as well.

The EB Morgan House was everything we were expecting. Room 4 was small but I loved the décor. Beautiful Mackenzie Childs chest in the bathroom with a single shower. I loved working modern fireplace in the room that you could turn on/​off with a remote! I turned it on in the morning and at night. It made the room glow. This room has excellent light with windows on each side. I especially liked the window in the bathroom that provided great light while showering. In the room, you have two set of windows, one facing the village (east) and another facing the south. You get beautiful sunlight through the east windows in the morning. The tv, dvd, and cd player were cleverly hidden in a wall desk that was multifunctional and elegant. The closet was curved making it spacious and had shelves for placing your items. Overall loved this room.
The second night we stayed in a lake view room 3. It was bigger than room 4 and had a couch and table. The layout of this room was not quite as nice as room 3 but it did have a beautiful view of the lake for sunset and morning light. For some reason I did not like this room as much as Room 4. The bed was awkwardly positioned so that the side table barely fit between the wall. Also the full desk sat between the bed and the bathroom making it difficult to get to the restroom. The canopy bed was angled so that it was difficult to see the tv in the armoire. Overall, the layout of this room was just off. The bathroom was smaller but it did come with a double shower which is fun as both you and your significant other can shower simultaneously. The fireplace also had a glitch and could not be remote controlled. Overall, I would suggest a rearranging of the furniture in this room. Gorgeous view though.
The house itself is beautifully decorated, I wish my house would be designed by this interior decorator! I loved the use of colour throughout the house, in the fabric on the furntiure, flowers, paintings, rugs, etc. Beautiful integration of Mackenzie childs pieces in the rooms, hallways, kitchen countertops and as dishes for enjoying muffins and coffee in the morning (starting at 7am) and wine and cheese at 5−6pm. I love the colour, design, elegance of this place with the right mix of mackenzie childs. The only thing about the décor I did not like were the paint bucket paintings in rooms 3 – 4. I didnt really care for them, although I do like modern art. They seemed out of place in such a beautifully decorated room.
Wine and cheese was very enjoyable on the backyard facing the lake. They provided a mixture of cheeses and red/​white wine for your enjoyment. The sunset was beautiful the second day (first day it was cloudy) but it was a little chilly so do bring a blanket with you to enjoy.
Dale, the innkeeper was helpful and there when you needed him. We had dinner at the Aurora Inn the first night and I found it delicious. Very upscale and pricey. My bf however did not like how they cooked his pasta/​lamb and was very unhappy, ruining our dinner. The manager however was aware of his poorly cooked dinner– pasta was undercooked, lamb was also undercooked bloody when he asked for medium WELL and comped us his meal. This restaurant has real potential in the dishes they create, flavor profile was great. Now they just need to be able to execute the chefs creation. Breakfast here was lovely especially out on the patio. The lemoncello pancakes are delicious and are a must have! The french toast was not as good as I had hoped so skip it. Ruby red grapefruit drink to top it all off (stay away from the white grapefruit, it is bitter).
The second day we were able to use the bikes around town. They just received two new mountain bikes that day. The tandem bike was fun and a little challenging to use as you have to coordinate with your significant other but fun nonetheless. The beige mountain bike was made for taller people as the handlebars were a little far from the seat for me. They also have a pier and kayaks but in the spring, the lake was closed. The lake was high due to a lot of rain in the spring so we were unable to use the kayaks. Also the lake is still cold this time of year for swimming. The leaves are barely coming in at this time of year. Summer/​fall would be more ideal for visiting.
The little town of Aurora is quaint and quite charming. I love the renovation that happened here and the town should be thankful. It makes the aesthetics of the town quite pleasing. The town is small and does not have much in it so dont expect much entertainment here. They have one other place you can have dinner at– Fargo Bar and Grill where most of the locals are. They serve typical bar food– burgers, fries, sandwiches with a couple of daily dinner specials (grilled steak, fish). I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and it was delicious but very filling. I could not finish the entire sandwich. My bf ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was even better. Crispy but not greasy with just enough spice.

Totally worth the 5 hour drive. Every second of it. I spent my 24^th birthday weekend here with my boyfriend and it is the most romantic place I’ve ever been. It’s very homey and the perfect destination if you’re looking to get far, far away from the city. The Bed & Breakfast style atmosphere makes you feel very well taken care of. If this place can be that beautiful in the middle of rainy, muggy April, I can only imagine what it’s like in the full blast of summer when your recreational options include tandem biking, canoeing, and more.
Go on a weekend and tell Dale, the innkeeper, I said hi!

My boyfriend and I just returned from the most wonderful trip to the E.B. Morgan House. We arrived on a Friday and stayed through Monday so we had the pleasure of meeting both Dale and Linda. Both manage, and live, in the Inn during alternate times during the week.
I travel for work frequently and am used to being an anonymous traveler. If this is your preference, going to E.B. is probably not the best option for you. Both Dale and Linda make sure that you are being taken care of — that you have fresh coffee in the morning, that you have dinner reservations in the evening, that you have a walking map of the town. It was such a refreshing experience that while it was my first time to the E.B. Morgan House — it will certainly not be my last.
As the previous reviewer mentioned, there is a wine and cheese hour every day. This is an opportunity to meet the other guests and taste local wines. The first couple days we were there, most guests kept to themselves. The last night we were there we met all the other couples in the house who gave us excellent advice for places to go in the area. So don’t be shy!
The rooms themselves are beautiful. There are only 7 rooms and luckily Dale let us see a couple that weren’t occupied while we are there. We stayed in the Room 4 which is a corner room with a view of the village and the part of the lake. One of the other guests mentioned that it was liking having your own private lake estate. I couldn’t agree more.

The E.B. Morgan House is operated and owned by Aurora Inn and is only a few houses down. The innkeeper is Linda. She is the sweetest and most helpful woman in the world! She takes the time to make sure that your stay is as comfortable and memorable as possible. Check-​in as at 3:00 p.m. My fiancée and I arrived at around 3:00 p.m. and was promptly greeted by Linda at the door. She sat us down in her office (which was probably Mr. Morgan’s living room/​reading room) and talked with us, and asked us about our plans. I forgot to make reservations for dinner at the Aurora Inn, but she said it shouldn’t be a problem and called in for us right away (the website suggests reservations 48 hours in advance). The rooms are adequate in size, and some rooms have a beautiful lake view of Cayuga Lake (our room, Room 7) and some rooms have double showers too (AWESOME!). I don’t know if this always happens, but the Sunday we arrived there was wine tasting and a cheese platter set up by Linda at 5:00 p.m.
Aurora and it’s surrounding towns are very quiet, so choose the right time to come. We went during our anniversary weekend, and most attractions were closed. But, that’s okay, we just wanted to relax and take a break from a busy city life. Definitely a five start experience, I highly recommend people to get away at the E.B. Morgan House.