We know you will enjoy your stay in our rustic lodge, constructed of
fine Vermont logs in a design inspired by American pioneer cabins of the
18th and 19th centuries.
In every season, you can relax in this picturesque country setting
surrounded by 20 wooded acres at the edge of a vast New York State
Forest.
Whether you are visiting friends or family in our area, or have
chosen Log Country Inn as your "home base" for experiencing
the scenic and recreational attractions of our countryside, we know you
will find it comfortable and convenient.
A Picture Postcard Setting:
The hardy frontier settlers who built the log homes that inspired our
Log Country Inn might find it difficult to believe the gracious, even
elegant, environment into which their crude constructions have evolved.
A cathedral ceiling soars over the living room. Most of the bedrooms
& bathrooms offer plenty of elbow room and throughout, the rustic
charm of this home is accented by exposed log ceiling beams.
The serenity of this setting and Log Country Inn hospitality can be
enjoyed by families and groups, as well as the individual traveler.
Stroll the grounds in summer and admire our vegetable garden. Bring your
camera in autumn and capture Mother Nature's leaf painting. Explore the
nearby Finger Lakes Trail, the longest trail in New York State. In
winter, you can walk or ski through the woods in the still aftermath of
a new snowfall.
You may see deer foraging just a few feet away. Awaken to the sound
of our roosters and experience the peaceful wooded surroundings. Spend
some time with our friendly dogs and cats.
Residents of our barn include: a miniature horse, sheep, rabbits,
chicken and often newborn chicks. In the spring you can share our fields
and forest as the gardens and wildflowers herald the warming sun. We
love our home in every season, and we know you will too!
The decor is dotted with an Eastern European influence, as is the
morning meal. A full breakfast is included in the lodging fee. Enjoy
Wanda's famous blintzes or Russian pancakes served with juices, choice
fruits, local bees' honey, specially selected jams, and home-baked
breads or pastries.
Take advantage of easy access to hiking and cross country trails.
Families with children are welcome in our bed and breakfast, and we will also find
a place for your pet. Our Inn can provide a perfect place for spiritual
retreats or family reunions.
Rooms:
Rest in comfortable, cozy rooms with exposed beams. Many of the rooms
are furnished with custom made country style furniture while other rooms
have an international flair.
Most of our rooms have their own private bathrooms. Enjoy a fireplace
and piano in the living room of the guest house or have a cup of coffee
at the dinning table.
A sauna and afternoon tea are available during autumn and winter
seasons.
Polish Jacuzzi Room:
Retreat to this cozy downstairs room located in the main house. It
has plenty of custom, handmade furniture to compliment its rustic
appeal. Relax on the queen size bed of this spacious, air conditioned,
warm room. Complete with a custom made private bathroom with a double
size Jacuzzi and a great view of the surrounding woods.
Russian Jacuzzi Room:
Feel like royalty in this spacious suite which offers two bedrooms
with custom made beds (queen and double size), a double Jacuzzi. This
room is air conditioned with a living room that has a comfortable
sitting area, a queen size sleep-in sofa, cable TV (includes HBO &
Cinemax), an Internet connection, as well as a panoramic view of our
woods and garden. This room also features a fully equipped kitchen, a
private bathroom with a double size Jacuzzi and a great view of the
woods.
Internet Jacuzzi Suite:
Enjoy a spacious, air conditioned living room, a fully equipped
kitchen, cable TV (includes HBO & Cinemax), a VCR and the web
corner equipped with a fast cable Internet connection and an iMac
Computer, which sits on the Amish made desk. This room has a private
bathroom with a double size Jacuzzi and a great view of the woods. The
comfortable bedrooms are equipped with custom made queen size beds.
Last but not least, the private porch has a great view of the wooded
hills. Note: There is no no extra charge for your 24 hours access to
email and the Internet.
Persian Room:
This cozy, air conditioned, corner room is graced by exposed
ceiling beams and is decorated in Persian style. This room features
twin beds, plenty of books to read (some from 19th century) and a
wonderful view of the pasture and forest. Located on the second floor
of the main house, the Persian Room is just down the hall from the
Balcony Room. Families and friends may enjoy these accommodations,
sharing a bathroom in the hall between both rooms.
Russian Room:
Enjoy this cozy and air conditioned room featuring Russian folk
art, a custom made king size bed and many others interesting furniture
made locally by the artist Dennis Rose. The bathroom has a shower and
a view.
Balcony Room:
Large ceiling beams grace this room. There is a door that leads to
a balcony overlooking the living room. This room, located on the
second floor of the main house, is just down the hall from the Persian
Room. Families and friends may enjoy these accommodations, sharing a
bathroom in the hall between both rooms.
African Room:
This warm bedroom has plenty of African art collected during our
recent trips to South Africa. Downstairs is your private "old
style" bathroom with a stand alone tub and country decor. You can
exit from your bathroom to the back porch.
What To See and Do:
Your Log Country Inn Bed & Breakfast is perfectly situated for
your visit to Ithaca College or Cornell University. Whether you're here
to squire a son or daughter on a campus tour, to attend a sports event,
or to meet with faculty or administration, you're just minutes away.
Here at "the southern gateway to the Finger Lakes," you can
tour the Finger Lakes Wine Trail's unique family vineyards or enjoy the
gorges and waterfalls of 7 nearby state parks. Visit our favorite spots
in town: the wild and untouched Ithaca Falls and the breathtaking Robert
Treman State Park.
Fish our streams for trout and lakes for trout, pike, landlocked
salmon, bass and perch. Take horseback riding classes with gentle and
experienced horses at the nearby arena. Sail, swim and water-ski on
Cayuga lake, the longest of the Finger Lakes.
Watch world class auto racing in Watkins Glen. Observe tens of
thousands of migratory birds in the Montezuma Wildlife Reserve, or visit
Cornell's noted Sapsucker Woods Bird Sanctuary, Observatory and Library
of Ornithology, and the University's remarkable plantations and gardens.
Spend a day in the world famous Corning Glass Museum or Ithaca
Farmer's Market where you can learn about Ithaca Hours, a local
currency, which has made Ithaca known all over the world.
End your day with a meal at the internationally acclaimed Moosewood
Restaurant.
Whether you come for business or pleasure, make time for exploring,
hiking, biking, hunting, cross country skiing or ski downhill at nearby
Greek Peak. Browse through dozens of antique shops and museums, or tour
the Commons - the outdoor pedestrian shopping center noted for its
variety of boutiques and fashion stores.
The local calendar is filled with cultural events of every
description - drama, music, lectures, forums and movies. Summer theatre
offerings abound at our local Hangar Theatre, and the Corning Summer
Theatre.
And when your day's adventure is over, your comfortable bedroom
awaits your return to the Log Country Inn Bed and Breakfast.
Your Hosts:
Wanda Grunberg is your hostess. Originally from Poland, a biologist,
Wanda loves gardening, cooking and traveling. Slawomir Grunberg, a
former professor at Ithaca College's School of Communications, is a
documentary film maker. They have three daughters.
Directions:
From Ithaca:
- Take 96b South. Drive 7 miles past Ithaca College.
- You will see a sign for the Empire Speech & Hearing Clinic.
- Turn right onto South Danby Road (aka Country road 125).
- Go south 4 miles.
- You will see our sign on the right.
- Turn right on La Rue Road.
- Our driveway is right around the corner on the right.
From Binghamton:
- Take 17 West to exit 64, then 96 North to 96B. Drive 10 miles past
Candor gas station.
- You will see a sign for the Empire Speech & Hearing Clinic.
- Turn left onto South Danby Road (aka Country road 125).
- Go south 4 miles.
- You will see our sign on the right.
- Turn right on La Rue Road.
- Our driveway is right around the corner on the right.
From New York City:
- Take 80 West to 380 North.
- In Scranton take 81 North.
- In Binghamton take 17 West to exit 64, then 96 North to 96B.
- Drive 10 miles past gas station in Candor.
- You will see a sign for the Empire Speech & Hearing Clinic.
- Go south 4 miles.
- You will see our sign on the right.
- Turn right on La Rue Road.
- Our driveway is right around the corner on the right.
