Log Country Inn Bed & Breakfast of Ithaca

Wow, the Log Country Inn was Amazing: the quintessential Bed & Breakfast!!! How can we ever thank Wanda for her loving hospitality, delectable breakfasts, stimulating conversation and cozy accommodations?! In fact, the only thing we didn’t like about the Log Country Inn is that we had to leave (temporarily). We already miss it there and the friendly environment she created for our little Liebchen (our dog), yet we have already begun to plan our next visit to this little piece of heaven she has cultivated. Liebchen even appeared saddened by our departure as we prepared her for one last walk down the beautiful country road before our departure for the airport. We look forward to visiting the Log Country Inn family (including Zuke & Olive) again very soon!

We initially had to cancel our trip at the last minute due to illness and, even though this must be an excuse that they hear often, they were wilingl to give us a credit any time in the next three months. When we rescheduled the next week they were super friendly and helpful. We arrived in Ithaca with only the haziest idea of what we would do and the ladies of Log Country Inn took us under their wings and planned a whole itinerary for us based on our interests. They even went so far as to plan the best route for us! They really couldn’t have been more knowledgable or helpful and I recommend this Bed and Breakfast without reservation!
P. S. The breakfast was fantastic!

I was visiting Ithaca for the first time since 1987, and I’m very lucky to have found this place. It’s about 12 miles south. I stayed in the faraway house in the Tibetan room.
Older reviews from 2010 noted a sulfur smell. They must have taken care of this problem, because there was no bad smell. It’s the faraway house that has the pond, and I swam in it without any problem. There are fish in the pond, I’m told, or at least one; I didn’t bump into it, though it appeared that it would jump out of the water once in awhile. If you’re into exercise as I am, swimming the pond is a better bet than running, because the terrain is quite hilly and steep.
As has been pointed out by others, Wanda and Sarah are terrific hostesses. Very helpful and caring; I was dealing with some family uncertainty the final evening I was there and Sarah not only patiently listened to me, but listened to a big chunk of my life story, without judgment. She teaches sociology at one of the universities and got me interested in a book presenting a longitudinal study of men at various ages, not necessarily because it was her field, but because she thought I might benefit from it. If you are interested in good conversation, you’ll find it not only from them but from other guests, during breakfast. People in Ithaca are very nice compared to where I’m from, and they seemed to epitomize that way of being. I definitely intend to go back, assuming my schedule allows it.

This bed and breakfast has three different houses you can stay at. My boyfriend and I stayed at the house down the road from the main house with a gorgeous pond in the backyard. This house didn’t have wifi or phone service (which was really nice!) but if you need it, stay in the main house or the one right next to it.
We stayed for 3 days but by the end we wished we had booked for longer. The house itself is rustic but very well maintained and comfortable. There were plenty of trails in the backyard but we didn’t get to hike all of them; there was also a fire pit and grill. This house also had a full kitchen if you don’t feel like driving into town for dinner (the main house doesn’t).
Wanda and Sarah were both amazing hostesses. We got a free room upgrade since there was space available without having to ask and Wanda made us feel right at home and very welcome. Her breakfasts were delicious. She knew that I was Ukrainian so she cooked a traditional Ukrainian breakfast for us and it was amazing. (Mom, it rivaled yours, I hope you never read this). We ended up eating so much we weren’t hungry again until dinner.
Most of the hikes we did were within 20 to 30 minutes from the house, as was Ithaca Commons.

This place is amazing! It sounds like it’s very busy during the summer season, but it was also a great getaway for us during the winter season. There were not many other guests at this time, which gave us the full attention of Wanda and her daughters, who were a delight. Their pets, dog Zuke and cat Peachy, were very friendly. Breakfast was amazing — russian pancakes, homemade jams, eggs, and fruit (vegetarian friendly) — and was accompanied with a really nice conversation with Wanda. The location is beautiful, secluded, and quiet. The room we stayed in was very homey and private, with everything we could need in it. We can’t wait to go back!

This is a great place to stay! The other reviewers have covered all the finer points, so I’ll just say that we had a fantastic time and we’ll surely be returning for more of Wanda’s delicious breakfasts.

A fantastic place to stay if you’re looking for accommodation around the Ithaca area.
The gf and I were traveling to Ithaca for a wedding at Cornell (at THE chapel, obv). She happened to stumble across this place courtesy of Unilocal (yay, the system works!) and we seriously couldn’t have been happier. The owner Wanda was helpful with arranging a room that suited our preferences, giving us a place (The Samarkand Room) that was basically our own private cabin, our own kitchen/​living room/​sunroom. An incredible space for $ 70/​night. Christ, $ 70/​night is pushing Motel 6 prices!
The cabin was beautiful, fully equipped with a barbeque, and everything you could possibly need for a weekend away. The pond is apparently swimmable, but we didn’t risk it (the water looked a bit suspect).
Wanda also cooks up the most amazing breakfasts too — Russian pancakes the first day, and these incredible sweet-​cheese-​filled crepes the next. Seriously, I would go back just for those sweet, sweet Russian pancakes. So GD doughy and delicious.
It’s about a 10 – 15 minute drive from downtown Ithaca, so if you have parentals visiting Cornell, or you’re just looking for a great weekend away, hit this place up. You won’t be disappointed.

EDIT: Since my original review we’ve gone back 2 more times. Wanda and her family are great hosts. I hope this place never changes.
We stayed at the log cabin inn while exploring Ithaca for a couple days. What a great find! It combines several things I love (cats in the main house, vegan/​veg breakfast, and a log-​cabin w/​fireplace) and really surpassed our expectations for a family-​run bed and breakfast! We prefer a place that’s more bohemian than fancy or corporate, if you’re the same you’ll appreciate what is offered here. The only thing to be aware of is that the water on the property is from a well and has a sulfur odor, but this didn’t phase us. We picked up a bottle of water for drinking in the room and it was all good. Wanda, the owner is very friendly company during breakfast and made perhaps the most delicious polish style vegan pancakes we’ve ever had. The location is convenient to Ithaca, and the parks just south of town, and if you appreciate a log cabin setting you’ll be glad to be outside of town. I fully recommend it and plan to return during the warmer months.

Looking to go camping or rather «glamping» as my man refers to it, I was looking for some place in the Finger Lakes region with a cabin, not into the tent, and I stumbled upon the Log Country Inn. It’s a 10 minute drive to Ithaca, I timed it, situated at the base of Cayuga Lake. It’s beautiful, quiet and just wonderful. The cabins are like a small house with a few bedrooms, sun porch, full kitchen and living room, hiking trails, grills, cable and ac. Our room was quite big and had ac.
Wanda our hostess, made us fabulous breakfast each morning where we got to meet the other guests, all from Europe surprisingly, and sip coffee and nosh on latkes, crepes, fresh jam. It was a really nice way to start the day!
All within a short drive are hiking, restaurants, bars, swimming, oh the swimming holes, and wineries. I highly recommend staying here if you need a break from you life or are traveling to Ithaca. The rates are very reasonable and you will meet wonderful people. Be sure to check out Treman State Park, there is a designated swimming area in the gorge, it’s amazing! And the wineries are great.

I stayed here for one night with my girlfriend last weekend. We stayed in the Russian room which was basically a small apartment with 2 bedrooms and a kitchen. The bathroom featured a 2 person jacuzzi which was pretty nice. As the name of the room suggests, it was decorated with a variety of Russian themed items. It had a very homey, quaint feel and suited our needs well.
In the morning, we were treated to an amazing home cooked breakfast by the owner, Wanda. She was very friendly and even met our special dietary needs as we requested. She stayed with us through breakfast and it was pleasure to have her chat with us while we ate. She has a real passion for the making people happy and runs her business very well.
There were a few drawbacks however. The property is built atop a sulfur spring so all of the water used on the property draws from that spring and hence has a very strong sulfur smell (which smells like rotten eggs if you’ve never smelled it). This made the jacuzzi experience a little less than it should have been. Also, the room we stayed in did not have a shower, just the jacuzzi tub. The property is also located a good 20 minutes South of Ithaca so if you’re looking for something convenient you can keeping coming back to throughout the day that is close to Ithaca, this may not be for you. If you don’t mind the drive and want some solitude, then the distance from town shouldn’t bother you.