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Description: Two miles from Ithaca, enjoy relaxed comfort Arts and Crafts style.

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DateRatingComment                [Guest Comments: 4 positive, 0 negative]
11/20/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Since we have a looong distance relationship and don't get to spend a lot of
time together . . . this has been so great for us!!!
We enjoyed sitting by the fire, the Jacuzzi, walking and drinking wine . . . and
talking about our future!
Another great memory we will never forget!
Thank you!
  Sarah and Tim
Germany and New York State
10/19/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for letting us stay at your lovely apartment. Sasha, Scott,
and I had a wonderful time. Our dog, Sasha, especially liked hiking though
Buttermilk Falls.
I have missed the Farmer's Market for the years since I have left Ithaca. It was
perfect being able to bring home our purchases and make a delicious meal of it.
Thank you again and we will definitely be back in the future.
  Kris and Scott
Middletown, NJ
10/09/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We stopped in for a night on our (honeymoon) trip from NYC to Niagara.
Couldn't have been more perfect. Picked up wine and cheese in town and then
spent hours in front of the fireplace, playing UNO and 20 Questions and
discussing the future of indie rock music. How romantic.
We will definitely be back for longer next time.
  Sarah and Christopher V.
San Francisco, CA
10/08/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What an awesome cottage!! Many thanks to our gracious hosts for sharing this
amazing place with the world. It was the perfect home base for my wife and I as
we wined and dined in and around Ithaca. Cozy, convenient and beautiful in
every way. We will certainly be back!
  Matt and Shelley LaMacchia
Syracuse, NY
09/20/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It was so relaxing staying here this weekend for my newlywed husband and me.
We both enjoyed the fireplace, the Jacuzzi, and I personally loved the airy open
design of the cottage. Scotty loved the stonework and woodwork - very
beautiful and well-done. Thank you for your help with directions and the extra
blanket. We would love to come back soon , maybe for our first year
anniversary.
  Scott and Sarah
Oswego, NY
09/10/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was the perfect place in which to spend our first days as a newly married
couple! We've said so many times since we got here that we want to stay here in
beautiful Ithaca another week before we return to the craziness of NYC. You
can count on us coming back! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
  Sean and Caitlin
Bronx, NY
09/04/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a wonderful place to spend our first week as husband and wife. We could
not have asked for a better honeymoon location. Your friendly and generous
hospitality has been so greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping to make this
special time in our lives so memorable. We look forward to sharing these
wonderful memories for years to come and plan to return to Ithaca in the future.
God's blessings over you, your family, and this haven.
  Nate and Rachael
Uniontown, PA
08/01/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! We were so comfortable here with out
baby and puppies - it truly made our vacation special. We had a wonderful time
in Ithaca and it was nice to bring my husband and son back with me this time
and take in all the beautiful scenery Ithaca has to offer. We look forward to
coming back and staying here again and hopefully bringing some friends along
too!
  Daniela, Mike & baby Joshua
07/26/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What luck to find such a restful and ideal spot after traveling all day for my best
friend's wedding. After hours of online research, we feel so fortunate to have
landed at Stone Quarry Cottage! The accommodation alone make it worth
visiting this part of the country again!
  Andrew & Karen
Ann Arbor, MI
07/24/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Words cannot describe how unbelievably perfect it is here. I had told my love of
a dream I had, without realizing he held onto every word. This place, this
cottage, it IS magic here. You have done a beautiful thing, provided a
wonderful gift for generations to come. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

All our love
  Bass & Cessy
Palermo, Sicily, Italia
05/25/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Beautiful cottage and setting, and appreciated very much the stonework all
around - much like the stonework at Bailey and Ho Plazas on campus (our
daughter was an intern at PVC).
Cottage elegant in its simplicity with the craft (and styles) - and surrounded by
friendly chickens and cat. Refreshing. Thanks!
  David Carlson, Eleanor Hammell
Cambridge, MA
05/25/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Time flies but memories last forever.
Five years ago we first stayed at your home for our daughter's first day of
college life. Now five years later we return to celebrate her graduation as an
architect.
Your home and apartment seem more beautiful than ever; the quietness, the
comfort, the space are perfect for any celebration and most important for us,
the graduation of our oldest daughter.
We'll remember your hospitality and your home forever.
Thanks, Nancy
  Doris, Jose Raul, Veronica and Ma
San Juan, Puerto Rico
05/18/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We've loved staying here the past four years. Our first visit was when our
daughter came to see Ithaca College. Our next visits always added a
decompression point for relaxation and connection for our family.
Thanks for providing a beautiful space for beautiful memories.
  The Whalley Family
Massachusetts
04/26/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Wonderfully relaxing retreat from the bustle of parent's weekend at Cornell.
Thanks!
  Arthur Young
Massachusetts
04/19/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
- felt the energy and environmental awareness the minute we drove in the
big driveway
-loved the stone bedside tables jutting out!
- stone craftsmanship is really inspiring esp. big stone slab "foundation" for
fireplace - wow!
- feels like a combination of Frank Lloyd Wright and Buckminister Fuller
- appreciated "good" coffee being a Starbucks nut
- everything in this stone cottage just works together so well to create a very
robust, hearty, but cozy ambiance
- feel like I would like to hole up here and write a book
  Harden and Cynthia Wiedemann
Dallas, Texas
04/15/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Nice pre-honeymoon . . . Magic cottage, so nice to have a place to ourselves . . .
Love the decor . . . Yes, we'll be back!
  David and Judy
Canandaiqua, NY
03/22/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Another wonderful stay at the Stone Cottage. You couldn't ask for a lovelier or
more peaceful getaway. This place is so special. We will definitely be back.
Thanks so much for everything.
  Karen and David
02/22/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for a great stay! The apartment is beautiful and we cannot wait to come
back for the cottage! Thanks!
  Kevin, Katie, and Bailey
02/22/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a really pleasant stay, enjoyed the ambience and appreciated the
energy-efficiency. Everything was first-rate - comfortable bed and sitting area,
gorgeous wood and slate!
  Lisa and Ken
Pen Yan, NY
02/15/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a wonderful weekend! Your cottage is so relaxing and enjoyable. Thank
you for the good coffee and nice fire. This is a very unique place.
  Joe and Jen
Syracuse, NY
01/18/09 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for having us at this beautiful place! We celebrated Matt's 30th birthday
this weekend and we loved it! We were especially happy to be able to bring our
5-month old black lab, Jake. We had a great time visiting the wineries and
sights of Ithaca. We hope to be back sometime in the future!
  Katie and Matt
Buffalo, NY
11/09/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It has been a rocky, stressful year and my husband and I were looking for a
place to enjoy nature and find a little peace and enjoyment before the busy
holidays. My husband kept this cottage a secret before we arrived, but I
could tell he was really excited about it.

We couldn't have imagined a better place to relax. It was difficult to leave the
cottage to go sightseeing and was something I looked forward to returning to
at the days end. We were in awe of the craftsmanship and thought to build
such a unique place. We are thankful that you have chosen to share it with
us. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.
  Matthew and Kandace Speicher
Mechanicsburg, PA
10/19/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had such a wonderful stay! Doug and I were married this weekend in all of
Fall's wonderful colors and the Stone Quarry House was such a warm and
romantic place to begin our new lives together. We will be back!
  Leigh and Doug
Cicero, NY
10/15/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The stone cottage is the nicest place I've ever stayed in. The peaceful
surroundings, and the carefully designed, charming interior were btrh relaxing
and inspiring. Just what I was looking for. Hope to visit again in the future.
  Bhaskar Krishnamachari
California
08/30/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Many, many thanks for all you did to make this week both wonderful and
memorable. The Stone Quarry House is simply beautiful. I was in awe of its
seeming infinite grace and artisanship - truly inspirational. And what a
comfortable house, filled with so many pleasures - the lilies, the amazing
bed, lovely arts and crafts style furniture . . . Really it is all so pleasing and
beautiful that staying here truly was a gift.

Many thanks for your thoughtfulness and kindness. I truly appreciate all you
did for me during this week. I'll think of you as I try to swim this year. You
have my deep appreciation.
  Judy
Highland Park, NJ
08/13/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks - we had a lovely and enjoyable stay!
  Ron and Nancy
PA
08/11/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Nancy, the stone cottage was a perfect place to spend our 10th wedding
anniversary. Thanks to you and your husband, we had a lovely, comfy, cozy stay
here this weekend. Thanks also for the fresh flowers that lit up the cottage even
more. We hope to be back again soon with our son!
  Neetu and Amit
Shaker Heights, OH
08/09/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is our first time staying at the cottage. It was very cozy and cute. We had a
very nice and relaxing time staying here. We very much enjoyed the games and activities provided. I would love to come back here again one day.

I would highly recommend the cottage to anyone. Thanks!
  Irina, Toma, Sergey
Long Island, NY
08/03/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It has been really a wonderful stay here! We could spend time as if we were
living in Ithaca.

All the memories of Cornell and Ithaca of 20 years back came to us! Thanks
to you, we and children have got another gorgeous memory.

Everything here was comfortable; space, furniture, maps garden and of course
the dogs and cat. Washing machine and dryer, and a lot of clocks were
helpful indeed.

We are looking forward to coming back here and seeing you again!
  Taneki, Akemi, Tomoki, Naoki,
Tokyo, Japan
07/29/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Lovely stay in a beautiful little cottage. Inspiring workmanship. Love the stone.
Staying here has been very relaxing as our journey has been quite lengthy -
driving from Bellingham, Washington. A perfect place to enjoy two days in
Ithaca.

Thanks so much!
  Heidi, Barry, and Emma
Bellingham, WA -soon Portland, ME
07/26/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Wow - what a wonderful time we had here. We are all very sad that we have
to leave. I can't think of anything negative about this house or Ithaca.
Connor square danced on the Commons; Dan was swimming in the lake until
the lifeguards chased him out and I ate better than I ever have on vacation.
Being a vegetarian and a tea drinker was NO problem here : ) John loved
everything too - so many parks and so much to learn.

Thank you so much very much for letting us stay in this wonderful
enchanting place. We will treasure our memories from here for a long time to
come. Thank you also for your kindness- this place is a bit on the "magic"
side.

The ducks are really cool!! : )


  The Fords
Shamong, NJ
07/25/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you Nancy and Buzz. Alexandra felt right at home here. What a
wonderful place to relax after a long day at Suzuki camp! We hope we can make
it a tradition.
  Andrea
Maryland
07/11/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks so much for the nice apartment. I loved playing with the dogs and the
cat. When my cousin stayed with us for the weekend, all we would do is go in
the hammock! I loved the hammock! My mom said we might be able to come
back next summer. I HOPE SO!
  Alexandra
Maryland
06/25/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for much for another restorative stay. We had a beautiful walk yesterday
at Lucifer Falls and got many photos. We also have some great photos of the
ducklings and, this morning, a fawn right outside the stone cottage.
  Kim and Peter
Toronto, Ontario
06/15/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was the perfect get-away for our 20th anniversary. The Stone Cottage is
wonderful. We were amazed at the design and the amazing attention to detail
that must have been perfectly thought through to create this place. After
three days we are NOT ready to leave.
We have changed the 20th anniversary from 'platinum' to WINE. We are
taking home our fair share of wine from the Finger Lakes region. The most
fun winery we hit was 3Brothers on Seneca Lake. Great beer and food at the
Windflower Cafe/Rosterfish Brewery in Watkins Glen.
Wonderful trip, great hospitality from Nancy. A perfect way to celebrate.
  Brenda & Dwayne
Royal Oak, MI
05/26/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had such a nice time in the Finger Lakes area, and we loved our little stone
cottage! So cozy and such comfortable beds a pillows. Our son, Connor and
golden retriever, Winston, especially enjoyed the big yard, the dogs, and the
hammock. Thanks for welcoming all of us!
  Jill, Steve, Connor and Winston
Guilderland, NY
05/26/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for providing a calm and peaceful environment to help us enjoy our
daughter's Graduation Weekend. What a gorgeous respite it was. Thank you!
  Rebecca, Peter, and Eve-Marie
Toronto and British Columbia
05/21/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Ryan and I were looking for a quiet place to get away for a few days after our
wedding and the Stone Quarry House is exactly what we needed. We were
sold by the pictures on the website, however those pictures hardly do justice.
The stone cottage is beautiful. The architecture is amazing - I have never
seen anything like it before.
This is our first time in Ithaca and it truly is 'gorges". We had so much fun
exploring the state parks, wineries, the Commons, and the universities. I
look forward to coming back next year for our first anniversary!
  Laura and Ryan
Philadelphia, PA
05/18/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My son graduates this weekend at Ithaca College and he is now enjoying the
jacuzzi in the wonderful Zen cottage. Jack Kerouac, Gary Snyder, Greg Corso,
Allen Ginsberg, et al, are all here in spirit. I took a most beautiful sunset pic
after all of the Friday rain . . . red on red.
  Pat and Bill Holden
Saugerties, NY
05/15/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My second stay with you (stayed in the apartment last fall over Parent's Weekend
and fixed several favorite dishes for our daughter) but first in the stone house.
It has been perfect. I'm here to help our daughter pack up and store things for
the summer. She also has finals and needs time to say good-bye to friends. So
I have enjoyed the quiet, the fireplace, the beauty inside and out. What a unique
place. I hope my husband can come next visit.
  Debby Fisher
Portland, OR
05/05/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Everything about our stay here in the cottage was wonderful. I can't say
whether I most enjoyed the Jacuzzi, the fire, or the endless cups of tea. The
privacy was exactly what we were looking for in a weekend away. I am confident
that we will be returning in the future - as well as recommending this beautiful
little cottage to friends and family.
  Crystal and Loren
Buffalo, NY
04/20/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
A one-room gem . . . We live in an Arts & Crafts house built in 1912 and found
sanctuary and comfort in the simple lines and well-crafted beauty of the stone
cottage. Staring at the stonework was almost zen-like.
  John and Gail Grossmann
Mountain Lake, NJ
04/20/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
A wonderful relaxing visit. Thank you for the "Ithaca style" hospitality. The
grounds are beautiful and the apartment was too. We hope to spend another
girls weekend here at the Stone Quarry House.

Our favorite restaurant was Mustard, comfort food . . .

We'll be back!
  Heather, LouAnn, & Chantel
Easton, PA & Buffalo, NY
04/13/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We've really enjoyed our weekend here. We were really comfortable here in the
apartment and it made a great base to explore. What a beautiful spot!

Loved Moosewood Restaurant and the Farmer's Market. Lots of memories to
take home.
  Catherine and Andrew
London, UK
04/13/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for a beautiful stay here at the Stone Quarry cottage. Myself, my
mother (75) and two daughters enjoyed it immensely. We came here, not
sure what to expect and were very pleased. My oldest daughter will be
attending Ithaca College in the Fall and this was our first introduction to the
area. I feel much better about this, thanks to our wonderful visit at the
cottage. I now know we have a cozy, warm, friendly place to stay during our
many visits to Ithaca.

Nancy, thank you for your hospitality. We look forward to seeing you soon.
  Cathy Addice
New Jersey
03/11/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It was our first time at the Stone Quarry, and we stayed in the cottage, which
was amazing! Although only here for two nights, we couldn't help but to sit
and admire the stone and wood craftsmanship in our every waking moment!
The weather made it all the more alluring to soak in the Jacuzzi and warm up
by the fire. (14 degrees outside!) Looking out the windows into the snowy
surroundings made us feel as if we were hibernating until spring! The girls
(Ella and Sappho, English Mastiffs) loved the surroundings out back, and
followed many a rabbit trail before roaming back into the warmth.
The bed was a wonderful night's sleep as well!
Can't wait to come back for some R&R (minus dogs) in the warmer weather.
Saw some beautiful waterfalls with a snowy/icy background and enjoyed
Ithaca and the wineries as well.
Thanks for allowing us this short, but much needed getaway!
  Kim and Rachel
Harrisburg, PA
03/09/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was our second stay with you at the Stone Quarry House. Last time we
stayed in the apartment, which was also beautiful. The stone cottage was
perfect! So well crafted and decorated - our only regret is that our trip felt too
short! Thank you and we cannot wait to return.
  Jessica and Ken
Dalton, PA
03/06/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This cottage was the perfect romantic retreat for my fiance and I to get away to.
It was the perfect setting for his proposal to me. Thank you for the hospitality
and superior comfort. As he travels back to Iraq for another 7 months I'm
thrilled to have the memories with us we have made here.
  Meaghan and Kenneth
Merrimack, NH
03/03/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Stone cottage - c'est tres bein!!

Coming from northern Canada originally, I particularly appreciated the
stylized stone inukshuk greeting the sun atop its high knoll . . .
Craftsman touches inside are great too . . .
Seeing Robin snowshoe was wonderful - her first time!!
We enjoyed every moment spent here in the little zen cottage - great hosts,
deer in the woods, crackling fires . . .

We'll be back!!
  Paul and Robin
02/25/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The whole theme of this mini getaway seemed to be just WOW! Thank you so
much for allowing us to stay in your gorgeous and tranquil cottages. Ruben and
Daisy [the peekapoo] loved it, especially when she played with your pups. I
wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else with someone I care about so much.
  Tiffani and Ruben
Binghamton, NY
02/19/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Emma and I had a wonderful stay. Beautiful snow this morning and ample
firewood. She studied by the fire while I read. A wonderful break for a
freshman student.
Thank you for providing this beautiful space and all the thoughtful amenities.
  Deborah Tall
Wellesly, MA
02/17/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Alyssa and I were so happy with our stay here in the cottage. So cozy and
romantic - we couldn't have asked for more. Thanks so much for the service,
wine, and attention to detail you guys took when creating this space. Truly
wonderful! If I had to guess at this moment, I'd say we'll be back sooner rather
than later.
Cheers!
  Ian and Alyssa
NYC and White Plains, NY
01/27/08 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We are so happy to have stumbled upon tis beautiful cottage. Reentry into
reality will be particularly difficult. Can we come back? (We'll find a good
reason.)
Thank you.
  Jen and Zack
Toronto, Ontario
11/15/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was a wonderful stay! Although we could only stay for three days, we wish
it could have been longer. The apartment was fabulous and very clean. Some of
the things we recommend doing are eating at the Moosewood Restaurant, going
to the Ithaca Farmer's Market, and visiting some of the amazing gorges. Ithaca
is a great town that we hope we can visit again.
  The Elszasz Family
Cleveland, OH
11/04/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We really enjoyed out two nights and three days in the stone cottage. The
fireplace was nice and made it very cozy! It was Parent's Weekend at Ithaca
College and my daughter stayed with me and loved the bed and the kitty cat
which stayed with us the first night. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
  Roxanne Bird
New York
10/31/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for everything. We LOVE it here. It feels just like home.
YOu have also done a great job of thinking of all the things in the kitchen.
  Debby Fisher
Portland, OR
10/31/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My sister and I knew this trip to Ithaca would be special . . . my niece is a
freshman at Cornell and we came for Family Weekend. The Stone Quarry House
provided all of us, but particularly Michelle, with that "at home" feeling. My
sister cooked Michelle's favorites, while we caught up on all the news. What a
perfect find the Stone Quarry House turned out to be . . . We hope to make it an annual tradition.
  Stephanie Hoon
Denver. CO
10/30/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We're so glad we found you here. The Stone Cottage was wonderful! It was a
cozy little retreat for our family to enjoy a quiet evening. The Jacuzzi and the
beds were great! We also took advantage of the fireplace - so nice to have a
real wood fire. Thanks for everything.

The Wanamakers

P.S. Ziggity was a blast! [owner's note - Ziggity is a family card game in the
entertainment cupboard.]
  Joe, Lauren, Dana and Erin
Redmond, OR
10/28/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It's hard to leave on an autumn morning! We loved staying in the apartment
in August, and our stay (more romantic this time, less two children) in the
Cottage was just wonderful.

We heartily recommend Maxi's Supper Club on West State Street and The
Heights Grill . Mmm.

Thank you for all the thoughtful details, Nancy - the good soap, delicious
coffee, internet cord (we forgot ours!) firewood, area literature.

We watched the third game of the Wold Series last night. We're from Boston,
so the outcome was pleasing. We'll be back!

Oh, we haven't met Buzz yet, but would love to do so and compliment him on
the gorgeous design and implementation of this Cottage Masterpiece!
  Deb Tall
Wellsley, MA
10/21/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a lovely, relaxing place. And so convenient to Cornell, Collegetown, and
the Plantations. We will definitely be back and look forward to the gracious
hospitality of Nancy and Buzz.
  Tom and Sarah Post
Bloomfield Hills, MI
10/08/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We really enjoyed our stay at the Stone Quarry House! The apartment is a
home away from home! We hope to come back again soon!
  Carolyn, Tom and Matt Billet
Bedford, NY
10/07/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
September 30 - October 7

We really enjoyed out stay here at the stone cottage and the Finger Lakes
area. We tasted many wines and sight seed our way around Keuga, Seneca
and Cayuga Lakes. We hiked Cascadilla, Watkins, Taughannock, Robert
Treman, and Buttermilk Gorges, taking 200 pictures as we hiked. Sapsucker
Woods was impressive also. The Farmers' Market was more than we
expected. Great food, don't eat before you go. Had our first taste of grape
pie, very different, but good!

The Tempurpedic mattress and the Jacuzzi tub were a nice change from other
places we have stayed. We did miss the kitchen sink though, and maybe a
stove top. With all the great looking veggies we saw at the Farmers' Market,
we longed to prepare some at home.

Thank you.
  Alan and Judy Remele
Yucaipa, CA & Coquille, OR
09/30/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
After just one night we already couldn't wait to come back for a second visit.
Thank you for carving out a romantic, relaxing and tranquil atmosphere in an
otherwise busy and hectic world.
  Ray and Jennifer
Springfield, NJ/Staten Island, NY
09/23/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our second visit - and first stay in the stone cottage - was very nice. Thank
you for providing such a wonderful 'base camp' for our explorations in and
around Ithaca. We hope to return again soon!
  Paul and Linda
Sussex, NJ
09/20/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
You have a very lovely cottage. We enjoyed relaxing here for a few days and
had a wonderful time enjoying the sites. Thanks Nancy and Buzz.
  Dave and Mary
West Chester, PA
09/16/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Wow what a great place to stay. We had a great time touring around Ithaca.
My husband had a great massage at Rasa Spa and hiking at Buttermilk Falls
was great as well. Had an excellent dinner at Mahogany Grill and Boatyard
Grill was just as good the night before.

This was an early anniversary weekend for us and such a nice spot to enjoy
ourselves. Thanks again for all the nice touches - we had a great fire last
night!!
  Robin and JP
Rochester, NY
09/14/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We enjoyed out stay at the cottage. Thanks Nancy and Buzz! The parks were
fantastic (Treman, Buttermilk, Taughannock). Dining in town was very good
(Olivia's, Mahogany Grill, Moosewood). Driving out to the vineyards was a
pleasant and scenic drive.

It was always enjoyable heading back to the stone cottage at the end of the
day. The craftsmanship is pretty awesome! We'll be sure to tell our friends
and family.
  Michael and Norma
NYC, NY
09/09/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for letting us share your wonderful cottage. It was great to be able
to spend our 10th anniversary in such a beautiful place.

We were very impressed with all the architectural details. Looking at all the
stones' shapes, shades of colors, and puzzle-like structure was like candy to
our eyes. We couldn't get enough of it.

It was really a magical place.
Thanks!
  Carlos and Diane and Guillermo
Dominican Republic/Utica, NY
08/26/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a lovely visit! Beautiful craftsmanship! Comfy beds! Lots of good
advice!
  Marylin and Ron
Huntington, NY
08/25/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
THank you for a wonderful stay! Very lovely apartment. Had a great time
eating our way through Ithaca.
  The Lombair-Harris Family
Rochester, NY & Philadelphia, PA
08/19/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is a beautiful part of the county and the cottage is perfect. Thank you.
  The Mills
RVC, NY
08/19/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for providing so many thoughtful and comfortable details.
Wonderful bed and bath linens in particular!
The apartment provided a great 'launching pad' for our daughter, who starts
at Arts and Sciences, as a freshman, this week.
You have created a lovely home sway from home here, and we are so glad to
have found you!
We will be back for Parent's Weekend!
  Deborah and George
Wellesly, MA
08/16/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
So . . .I'm/we're really leaving. Where else can one stare vacantly out the back
window, idly knitting together queen's anne's lace, clover, and buttercups . . .
and suddenly be none-to-nose with a wren?

Answer: Heaven
  The Maupins
Cincinnati, OH
08/12/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for making this our HOME away from home! Your family is
extraordinary! We've had a restful, peaceful, and lovely time, bonding as a
family. Thanks for the great design ideas as well!
  Chad L. Coleman
Brooklyn, NY
08/12/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We went to a gorge. It had a big waterfall. Something enjoyable was that I
slept of a bed. Thanks for the towels Nancy.
  Malcolm
Brooklyn, NY
08/12/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I thought it was really fun to play with the dogs. And Nancy I thought you
were nice. Thank you, SaCha
  SaCha
Brooklyn, NY
08/12/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It's so hard to leave! We had such a magnificent time here, peaceful, relaxing.
Thank you Nancy for taking care of our every need in that quiet yet all
knowing way you have. You are a lovely and gracious host we will miss you,
but Sacha will miss you most. If she had her way she would've spent the
entire vacation with you and the dogs : ) ! You have a lovely family. God
willing we will be here next summer. I am really going to miss Ithaca.

Six Mile Winery had delicious wines. You can't beat the food up here.
Buttermilk and Treman - awesome!! Lucifer Falls - Breathtaking.

The apartment was just what our family needed. Thank you also for making
my bother and his wife feel comfortable, but mostly for the essence and
impression you've left me on giving more of myself to my children.

See you next year.
  Sally
Brooklyn, NY
08/07/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Perfect stay . . . magnificent stonework . . . peaceful and tranquil . . . lovely
hosts . . . thank you.
  Tom and Lauri
Orlando, FL
08/06/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful apartment! Everything about your
home is so cute -pond, backyard, puppies, kitty!

The bed really is AMAZINGLY comfortable . . . I never would've got out of bed
every morning if my mom hadn't made me! I also love the photographs,
books, and the yoga-bellydancing videos . . . makes the place cozier!

Say goodbye to your puppies for me! Especially the little white one - he
always ran away!

We'll definitely be recommending!
  The Wu Family
Princeton, NJ
07/27/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
An inviting retreat after a full day of technology seminars. We hope to return
when our purpose is more recreational. It was a delight to be immersed in a
natural setting, under the roof of a beautiful structure.

Thank you for a carefree time apart.
  Donna and Roger Cullen
C.S., New York
07/09/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Beautiful place - great craftsmanship! Thanks for a pleasant stay.
  Ed and Judy
07/08/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My husband and I do NOT want to leave. Thank you for helping us decide YES!
we want to move out here. I will definitly be recommending this place to
visiting family and friends. I could not have imagined feeling more at home
here, except for the sadness that our stay is nearing an end.
Everything was so perfect, right down to the shade-grown coffee in the green
bag.
I hope we can talk more after we figure out our next step.
Many, many thanks!
(From the dogs too :)
  Meg and Chris
07/02/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Exactly what we needed. Clean, quiet, comfortable stay in a beautiful setting.
We enjoyed ourselves and look forward to a return visit. Thanks for your
hospitality.
  John and Patty
Pleasantville, NY
06/29/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We have had the most amazing honeymoon here in Ithaca and it would not
have been complete without the stone cottage!
We had so much fun exploring Ithaca and having such a wonderful place to
come back to. We loved hiking at Buttermilk, Taughannock, and Robert H.
Treman. What a view! (and a workout!)
We throuroughly enjoyed the Ithaca Ale House (Apricot Wheat - Yum!), the
Souvlaki House and many more local favorites.

We had some concerns after reading a negative review, but we couldn't have
been more pleased! I felt completely at ease the moment we walked in.
Everything was just lovely! We hope to return so keep up the good work!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
  Monica and Casey
Erie, PA
06/17/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a wonderful cottage. We immensely enjoyed our stay here and have
already marveled about it to family. We wouldn't think of staying any place
else on future visits to Ithaca.
  Jp and Bethany
Sodus, NY
06/13/07 Positive
My girlfriend and I stayed at the stone cottage last Fall and we could not have been more pleased, both with the accomodations and with Nancy and Buzz, they are just great. Whatever questions we had, they were right there spot-on with answers and advice. We had never been to the area and they were full of great information and suggestions, both for walks and places to which we could drive. The cottage itself is an absolute marvel, we had never seen anything like it and it looks as if every little detail had been considered and made as fine as possible. And the bed and the bathtub are worth the price of admission alone. A great great place, highly recommended.
  Neil G., Brooklyn, NY
06/07/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for your hospitality and providing this just-right cottage for our
relaxing stay. This is a beautiful room, and we enjoyed ourselves throughly.

P.S. Future guests: some of the highlights nearby are Lively Run Goat Farm,
Johnson Art Museum, and of course, Taughannock Falls.
  Wendy and Russell
NY, NY
05/19/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
A lovely stay in our charming cottage. We throughly enjoyed our stay. We will be back.
  The Glashan Family
Netherlands
04/29/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We all had an amazing time sharing your home and cottage. The grounds are
simpy beautiful!
  Lynette
New Hampshire
04/15/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
As usual, we had an amazing stay. The cottage was comfy, beautiful and
allowed for a very relaxing time. We just love coming to stay with you guys.
We will see you next year!
  Susana and David
NY, NY
04/09/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks so much for a wonderful weekend. We've been looking for a place
like this for years. The stone cottage far exceeded our expectations . . . we
were totally charmed! We'll definitely be back.
  Jesse and Chantelle
NA
03/30/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is one cool place. Love it.
  Chris Lyons
Pittsford, NY
03/30/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The Stone Cottage is beautifully designed and crafted - one of the most
inbteresting and unique places we've stayed. Enjoying the physical structure
itself was the nicest part of our stay.
  J. Wolfe
Rochester, NY
03/25/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The stone cottage was a wonderful, much needed retreat for us. We knew
getting away would be good, but we didn't plan on such a completely
unforgettable weekend. Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy part of
your home this weekend. The craftsmanship and attention to detail is
unmatched. Hope to be back soon!
  Chris and Nicole
Elizabeth, NJ
02/05/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We needed an "attitude adjustment" and your beautiful cottage helped us! We
will definately be back again.
  Barb and Kris
Wilkes-Barre, PA
01/28/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I can't begin to describe how wonderful and magical this place is. It truly was
a splendid weekend, full of love, warmth, and hospitality. When I walked
through that front door . . . I walked into my dreams, a dream which this
weekend finally came true. THANK YOU! One more time for the road, THANK
YOU!
  Marysol
Queens, NY
01/28/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was the perfect place to "get away" from it all. The cottage is gorgeous,
and exploring Ithaca and its landscapes was breathtaking. Thank you so
much for the amazing hospitality and welcome, every lasat detail was perfect.
I couldn't have found a more beautiful place to relax and enjoy tea by an
amazing fireplace.
  Jason
Queens, NY
01/01/07 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you to Nancy and Buzz for building such a lovely sanctuary . . . it was
wonderful to spend this peaceful, relaxing New Year here at the stone
cottage. We feel lucky to have "found" this place!
  Julie Zappia and Dan McLean
Endicott, NY
12/12/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a nice surprise . . . the pictures don't begin to capture the true beauty of
this beautifully designed cozy cottage! We will definately be back.
  Llew and Tracy Wenzel
Muncy, PA
10/22/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This cottage was lovely. The beds were extremely comfortable and the whole
feel was homey. The dogs ar adorable. The tea and cofee were such a nice
touch. Thanks so much for everything.
  Rebecca, David, Melissa
CT
10/20/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We liked the cottage. We all had a great time (especially Gideon). It was very
nice. The beds are very, very comfy. I hope we come back here again.
  Alex, Joy and Gideon
Florida
09/16/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was our first stay in Ithaca. We actually came here just because we
found the cottage online - we were looking for a nice, "luxury" cottage in the
Finger Lakes, and we found a great one.
Love the design and look and feel of the Stone Quarry Cottage.

We spent a great three days here and had a really nice time at the parks we
visited.

Thanks for hosting out happy, relaxing stay here.
  Annie and Nate Miller
Buffalo, NY
08/28/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for a wonderful fortnight in the stone cottage and the apartment. I'm
sure we'll be back.
  Sabine Lee
England
08/28/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I have had the best time of my life. The dogs, the meals, the cottage, the
apartment, the grounds . . . I just loved it. I hope I come again!!!
  Katharina Lee
England
08/28/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I have had a great time here in Ithaca - the meals, the trips, the dogs, this place.
Thank you very much for a superb holiday.
  Sabastian Alexander Lee
England
08/20/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We have spent a week here, furnishing our daughter's apartment downtown. It
was great coming back at night in these beautiful surroundings, lovely green
hills, in a very well-equiped and luxurious pied-a-terre.
When we come and visit our daughter and have more time to enjoy Ithaca and its
surroundings, we will certainly be back here!
Thanks
  Gerard Vrinte
Netherlands
08/13/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This has been a perfect week in Ithaca. Cool temperatures and a great place to
stay. Thank you for your hospitality.
  The Delaneys
Florida
07/30/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Is it August? . . . You see, we had such a great time here we completely lost
track of the time! Thanks so much for a lovely week. The stone house is a
lovely space. My son and I especially enjoyed throwing the frisbee at dusk in
your yard, with the dogs looking curiously on! And thanks for the yoga
equipment - it set me straight.
  Teri, Chris, and Zak
Arlington Heights, IL
07/30/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The quiet environment, the beautiful
scenery, the warmth of our host and hostess and their obvious care for the
premises all combined to make our stay here memorable. There's more to see
of Ithaca than we could see in a week, so we'll plan to return.
  Cal, Audrey and Tracy
Englewood, NJ
06/27/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The stone cottage provided us with the perfect retreat - coffee while listening
to the crickets, dayaking with the yellow finches and stargazing with the
fireflies. Thanks so much.
  Kim and Peter
Toronto, ON
06/25/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is our 5th time staying with Nancy and Buzz in just one year! We use the
excuse of visiting our son at Cornell to make the trip out here and relax in
Ithaca. This time we swam in the gorges, slid down some waterfalls with 19
and 20 something yr. olds, played tennis (visited the local Lowes for a grill for
the son's apartment), ate at the Mahogany Grill (one of our son's favorites)
and we are off to play golf and visit a vineyard. We try to do as much as we
can when we visit because we CAN! We'll be back when the Stone Quarry
House has room for us! Enjoy your stay!
  The Conaways
Barrington, RI
06/17/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We've never been to Ithaca before, and we were overwhelmed with the natural
beauty! Your apartment was the perfect combination of convenient,
beautiful, and comfortable. The kids referred to it as "home" while we were
here, and we understand why. Thank you for sharing your home with us,
including the adorable and friendly kittycat and two dogs. We will speak
highly of this place whenever we talk about our trip!
  Sherry and Michael
New York City, NY
06/11/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Loved our stay!
We fell in love with the Stone Cottage - such a wonderful
atmosphere.
Thanks for Nancy, Buzz, Roscoe and Rosie
  Mary Schaftner and Bob Lee
St. Paul, MN
06/04/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was our first trip to Ithaca. What a beautiful place! We loved the Stone
Quarry House; the apartment is perfect! My husband jokes that I've been in
bed the whole trip. : ) The bed was SO comfortable!!!
We really enjoyed the gorges and falls. We hiked Ithaca Falls, Taugannock
Falls, Robert Treman (Lucifer Falls) and Buttermilk Falls. We took over 400
picutres and will never forget the beauty and awe of the falls and gorges.
We were here during "The Ithaca Festival 2006" which was very fun, cool
vendors, music and food.
We did NOT enjoy the food at Simeons (but good drinks). We really liked A
Taste of Thai and Viva Cantina. We toured some of the vineyards and really
liked Lucas Vineyards. We were glad there were a lot of sweeter wines up
here in Ithaca because we enjoy Riesling. We went to the Ithaca's Farmers
Market which we enjoyed. MY husband also really enjoyed Bellwether Cidery.
Thank you so much Nancy for the wonderful stay. We will come again!
  Crystal and Robert
Warwick, RI
05/07/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We enjoyed our return to Ithaca for a week after being away for four years.
The apartment was a great place to relax and visit with old friends - complete
with kitchen, pond, and friendly "surrogate" [outdoor] cat to pet. We were
lucky to have great weather for hiking, but this would have been a fine place
to quietly relax on a rainy day too. Thanks for the hospitality!
  Chris and Cindy
Kentuckey
04/30/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Loved our stay at the Stone Cottage! We are so impressed with the
craftsmanship that went into its creation. The furnishings are also
comfortable as well as beautiful. Our stay was relaxing and truly a respite
from our busy everyday lives! Thanks so much.
  Mike and Elisabeth Moscara
Nutley, NJ
04/28/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
A great place to stay if visiting Cornell. Very close to the university. A
comfortable apartment with all the amenities.
  Colleen Mitchell
Canada
03/13/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so very much! I can not express how fabulous this place it! We
slept so well (which is hard when you have an 11 month old).
  Deena and Sydney
Wisconson
01/16/06 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
A sacred space and lovely place. Thanks so much!
  Rob and Deborah
New York City, NY
11/11/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for our wonderful stay at the Stone Quarry House. Ithaca
is lovely and we are keeping our fingers crossed that Alexandra will be
returning in January.
Your beautiful stone cottage will be my first choice for lodging whenever I
return for a visit.
  Shelley Tcantes
California
11/06/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We loved the Stone Quarry Cottage. The stonework is beautiful. I love the
furniture. I felt like I was at home. I saw lots of stars and beautiful
landscape. I hope to come back again sometime.

  The Rushlows
Bristol, CT
10/30/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for sharing your apartment at the Stone Quarry House
with us! The grounds are just so beautiful with all the stonework, and the
apartment so perfect. We loved the furnishings, the comfortable bed, and the
peacefulness that surrounds us here.
We came for FYFW at Cornell to see our son after 10 weeks of not having
seen him. His brother stayed with him the first night, but came back here
for the second with great pleasure. He also appreciated a comfortable
sleeper, as well as a place he could sit and do a bit of homework.
We will definitely be back, but are just hopeful that you will have a place
available for us upon our return. We couldn't have asked for more!
Thank you again!
  Jeff, Sylvia & Ryan
Norwell, MA
10/26/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Rain and even a tuch of snow kept falling as Hurricane Wilma drove by, but
we were cozy and pampered at this apartment. From waking in the morning
with dancing leaves on the curtains and a tranquil fountain vista to relaxing
among mission furniture and all the amenities, the word "enchanting" comes
to mind. A delightful stay near a beautiful city!
  Don and Jane
London, Ontario, Canada
10/23/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Just wanted to say that the apartment blew us away! We knew we'd love it
when we had the same lamps. Very peaceful - we just wish we had more
time to spend here. I guess we'll just have to stay longer next time.
  Jess and Ken
New York State
10/17/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Another fantastic visit to Stone Quarry House comes to its end. It rained for all
but one of our days here this time . . . no matter, the Autumn magic was as
strong as ever, and the beauty of Central New York was more than evident
even through the clouds and rain.
The Corning Museum of Glass is well worth the hour it takes to drive. We
enjoyed it.
Simeons bar downtown has many fine beers to chose from, and
good food too.

Make your own magic here, its easy to do.

3rd Visit!

- Two New Yorkers Still Living in Exile.
  Jack and Jenn
Reston, VA
10/16/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The level of stonework and artistry and craftsmanship you put into this
cottage is extraordinary. We loved out stay.
  Lisa and David
Marblehead, MA
10/07/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a great place to stay! The fountain lulled us to sleep every night.
We will be back!
  The Gaetano's
Santa Rosa, CA
09/26/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for this beautiful, comfortable apartment. We loved it
and it gave us some ideas for our home in Florida. Everything here is first
class and we really appreciated the details.
We love visiting Ithaca and try to come here at least once a year and this place
will be the first place we contact for a place to stay.
Thank you again!
  Rick and Marcia
Ormond Beach, FL
08/25/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We really enjoyed our stay at the apartment. Light, airy sorroundings . . .
comfortable bed . .. great kitchen facilities . . . Nancy was very warm and
helpful . . . and generous. The girls (11yr.) really liked the lily pond-
canoeing, rafting. Corning Glass Museum was great and the diving board at
Robert Treman Park was fun for the kinds . . and me. Glenwood Pines
Restaurant was great . . . Franco's near Ithaca Collge was not! Traffic
downtown can be frustrating . . . the views of the lake and mountains are
spectacular . . . and the countryside!

Thank you Nancy and Buzz! We'll tell all our friends in CT and we'll be back.
  Alice, Dan, Molly & Jen
Milford, CT
08/21/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The Stone Quarry House has given us a very special memory of our first visit
to Ithaca. With all of the commotion and emotion involved in sending our son
off to his first year at Cornell, the comfy and well appointed environment of
the apartment offered a calm haven. What we thought would be close to a
week of "letting go", turned out to be a quiet respite and a moment of
"coming together" with our boys. Looking forward to many more!
  Allen, Judy, Travis, and Will
Barrington, NJ
08/14/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for a great stay in a really terrific cottage - restful and relaxing.
  Chris and Hugh
Bolton Landing, NY
08/12/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for a great stay in a cottage which is a beautiful piece of
craftsmanship. It proved a great base for exploring the Finger Lakes and
some of Ithaca's restaurants. (Top marks to Pangea!)
  Susan and Jerry
Washington,D.C., ex. Australia
08/08/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for this beautiful cottage! We are so happy we upgraded!
We had a terrific time in Ithaca and doing the wine trails around Senica and
Cayuga. We hiked at Buttermilk, Robert Treman, and Watkins Glen. This area
is truly a haven away from the city. Very peaceful! We'll definitely be back!
  Angela and Chris
Reading, PA
07/28/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
. . . After two and a half weeks here at the apartment, I have to admit I will
truly miss this place. Being here felt "like home" . . . in terms of comfort, this
place was top notch. The king-size super comfortable mattress and plush
bedding made every morning a morning we wanted to sleep in . . . we'll be
back again . . .
  Lara, Lee, and Isabel
South Florida
07/14/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for being so gracious to me during my stay. I found the room SO
relaxing, the bath's exquisite and the air-conditioning a life saver!
  Robin
Rutland, VT
07/12/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a wonderful, relaxing time in the cottage. The fireflies on the hill at
night are splendid.
We had the most romantic time - thank you.
  Justin and Magalie
Providence, R.I.
07/10/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Amidst the sometimes frantic events surrounding our daughter Roasalie's
wedding in Ithaca, the stone cottage was a serene retreat and a wonderful
place to entertain close friends and family. We thoroughly enjoyed this lovely
place, your keen aesthetics, and helpful hospitality. Thank you so much!
  Judy and Andrew
Chevy Chase, MD
07/04/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a beautiful and comforting place. From the environmental and social
consciousness to the ultra comfy bedding, it was wonderful. The radio was
even tuned to NPR!
We came to celebrate a wedding and the apartment provided a great photo
op for the groomsmen as they dressed. Many thanks for the gracious
hospitality.
  Lynne, Jeff and Sylvia Schwartz
Florida
07/02/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a serene and beautiful space! This was a great compliment to our
Ithaca visit.
  Amy, Jeff and Jesse
Milton, MA
06/28/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you! The bed is comfortable. The place was lovely. I like the kitchen.
Thank you very much. Jordan, Older Sister

I had a good time here. Thank you for letting us sleep here. Alexa, Younger
Sister
  Alexa and Jordan, Young Guests
Pittsford, NY
06/24/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
A lovely cottage! We leave here well rested and relaxed. We knew it was
going to be beautiful, but had not expected the cottage to be furnished to
such a high degree of excellence. You've thought of everything and have
been wonderful hosts. We loved the seclusion of the cottage and the use of
your beautiful grounds (not to mention your BBQ).
Our little family has enjoyed our stay immensely- thank you very much.
  Gemma, Alan, and Louis
Albany, NY -Recently the U.K.
06/19/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a beautiful place. What a wonderful surprise. Our children gave us two
days at your lovely B&B as we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with
them. Everything is perfect. We'll have lots of fond memories of the stone
cottage. Thanks for adding so much to our celebration.
  Joan and John Lowe
Stony Brook, Long Island, NY
06/12/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We enjoyed our stay in the apartment. Our two small kids slept well on the
sleeper sofa. Not even the 95 degree heat was a problem. We would
definitely come back and would recommend the SQH to anyone.
  Tom, Laura, Sofia and Joseph
Alexandria, VA
06/09/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was exactly what we were looking for. The house and landscape are
beautifully maintained! Thanks again!
  Pei and Dave
Boston, MA
05/18/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is a wonderful place. Thank you very much. I'll contact you soon to
request another reservation.
  Mary
Rochester, NY
05/18/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for creating alittle slice of heaven in my old college town. This has
been my first return to Ithaca since graduationg from IC in 1994. My wife
and I loved everything about the Stone Quarry House's cottage. This week
marks then years since our first date and we couldn't have picked a more
romantic setting. The fireplace, the tub and that amazingly comfortable bed
were all perfect, talk about relaxation.
We explored the town and saw all of my old haunts, it was very nostalgic, but
we returned each evening with glee to our oasis on Quarry Road.
Buttermilk Falls was in all of its spring glory and we hiked in near solitude.
Wonderful meals at Taste of Thai and John Thomas Steakhouse and plenty of
shopping on the Commons.
Nancy and Buzz you are amazing hosts and we greatly appreciate the work
and thought that goes into your business. Thank you for a magnificent May
weekend - and incredible get away - we will be back.
  Tom and Melyssa
Boston, MA
05/15/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We loved our stay at the Stone Quarry House. Here for our daughter/
granddaughter's Cornell Law graduation, our celebration was enhanced in
every way by the rooms, surroundings, and hospitality. We are only sorry that
we found it in our last weekend visiting Ithaca.

  Donna and Mark
Wesley Hills, NY
05/02/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
After L.A. and N.Y.C., Ithaca was a calm haven with Stone Quarry House at its
centre. We enjoyed the quiet and the opportunity to sleep in late.


The accommodation is first class (the bed is particularly comfortable) and
looked after by a very gracious hostess.

Had a lovely peaceful time - jetlag banished. Many Thanks
  Denis and Juliet
New South Wales, Australia
05/01/05 N/A
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[Written upon leaving]
Alas . . . a wonderful respite in a most wonderful setting . . . We really
enjoyed our weekend here. This cottage is enchanting and we commend you
both for the forethought, time, and talent you put into creating it. We hope
to return to this Stone Quarry Cottage again and again.
Thank you!
  Sean and Karen
St. James, NY
03/14/05 N/A
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The cottage is everything we hoped it would be and more!
  Cathy
Boston, MA
02/25/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We feel blessed to have found Stone Quarry Cottage. It is a true retreat and
has given us a brief respite form our busy lives. We were able to shut down,
truely relax and enjoy the gifts of this remarkable environment. Thank you
for providing a beautifully designed, comfortable space. Nancy, your
kindness and generosity is the icing on the cake.
Blessings and peace, Jean and Bill Stephens
  Jean and Bill Stephens
Honeoye Falls, NY
02/22/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We felt so privileged to be able to live for a day amidst the outstanding
craftmanship and design of this cottage.
I will refer all my students' parents to you when they come to explore the
college and university.
  Sue Whalley
11/14/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This place is exactly what we needed and didn't even know it. We both
noticably relaxed and stayed that way. We were impressed with all the care
that went into creating this space. It is exquisite. Thanks for your warmth
and caring.
  Jacquie
Kingston, NY
11/14/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a find! Being in this quarry house has made our stay in Ithaca that
much more enjoyable. Thank you for your hospitality. the cottage is
beautiful, cozy, warm, serene, and sparkling clean. we will be back for sure.
  Cyndy
Kingston, NY
10/31/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The description in your brochure and on the phone just doesn't do this stone
cottage justice. Every detail in and around the cottage lends itself to the
coziness and tranquility you sense as soon as you walk in the front door.
After a five hour drive then getting lost in the pouring rain at 11:30 p.m. -
what a welcome sight. The quality of the materials used and the skilled
craftsmanship used, along with the mood the decor sets, (not to mention the
views from each window) make this cottage what each one of us very much
needs but very rarely gets to indulge in. Your efforts are very much
appreciated and enjoyed - we look forward to future stays while our daughter
attends Cornell. Thank you!
  Andrea and David
Long Island, NY
10/24/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We very much enjoyed our weekend in this beautifully and thoughtfully
designed and frunished cottage. Can't wait to return - Thank you
  Myra and Sara
Washington, D.C.
10/22/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was the best anniversary we've had yet! Beautiful room - so comfortable
and cozy. The fire added a touch of romance to this exquisite experience.
We will definately be back!
  Jay and Heather Fluet
Rochester, NY
10/21/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Nancy and Buzz - You ae wonderful hosts who gave created a glorious
environment for comfort and relaxation. Thank you so much.
  Lisa
Ohio
10/21/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
For all the pleasures Ithaca offered us - Cornell, the Falls, the Commons, the
Musuems, Moosewood - none more memorable than the stone cottage and
the remarkable hosts who share their talent and energy- and then offer a
wonderful hospitality to us! Thank you!
  John Tidyman
Fariview Park, Ohio
10/11/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The Stone Cottage is a special place! We appreciate the craftsmanship that
went into the creation of this building. We are ready to recreate it in some
form in our lives! Thanks for your hospitality. The bed is out of this world . .
. so comfortable. We enjoyed the solitude. Thanks again. This place is
wonderful.
  Bob and Jody
York, PA
10/03/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for the warm hospitality. Melissa and I enjoyed our (brief) stay. A
cosy space in a peaceful setting proved to be good medicine for our souls.
  Melissa and Harper
Philadelphia, PA
09/29/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Rebecca and I had a wonderful time. I was glad that cable didn't work - had
books to read and music to listen to! Greatly enjoyed the Cayuga wine trail. Thanks for the hospitality!
  Justin and Rebecca
Westchester, PA
09/26/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a great visit. Really enjoyed the chirping at night - so quiet compared
to downtown Toronto. This was my first visit to Ithaca, where my husband
went to school - a stroll down memory lane for him. Great hospitality, thanks
Nancy.
  Christine and David
Toronto, Ontario
09/20/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Buzz, Anna, and Nancy,

Today is our first wedding anniversay and Dave and I would like to thank you
all for making it such a memorable one!!
The stone cottage is truly an amazing additon to your B&B! We will definately
be back in the future!
Thanks for everything!
  Dave and Kakki
Springfield, VA
09/20/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you! Breakfast was delicious. We slept great for the first time in a few
days. It is so beautiful here, especially on a day like today.
  Steve and Gretchen
New York, NY
09/19/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Wow! What a wonderful place. We loved the Stone Quarry House and Ithaca.
Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca Falls, Kings Ferry Winery, Ithaca Farmer's Market . . .
the list goes on! thanks Nancy for a relaxing childfree weekend.
  Mike and Jane
Pennsylvania
09/13/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
She said yes! I surprised her with a weekend in this beautiful apartment and
a ring at Stewart Park. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect setting!
Thanks for all your help making this so special. We've found our new retreat
for all of our future return trips to Ithaca, NY. We loved it here!
  Ryan and Amy
Natick, MA
09/04/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a lovely warm place you've created. We don't want to leave. Trying to
think how we can recreate this in New York City! Not Possible. We'll just have
to come back. Thanks so much . . .
  Pam and P.J.
New York, NY
09/04/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for everything! The breakfat was delicious and well
presented and the room was glorious.
  Shelby
Upstate New York
08/29/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Celebrated our 25th Anniversary in the stone cottage! Kept my husband
in the dark! He was pleasantly surprised. We had a wonderful time! We
visited the area parks, Buttermilk and Robert Treman. Didn't make it to
Watkins Glen, so I guess we will have to come back!
Thank you so much Nancy, Buzz, and Anna. It was wonderful to meet such
a warm and loving, happy working together famiy!
I can't think of a nicer place to spend our 25th Wedding Anniversary! It is
beautiful!
Thank you and God bless all three of you.
  Bob and Cindy
W. Seneca, NY
08/20/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We miss Stone Quarry House already--we were very spoiled by the
surroundings and by your care. After three weeks of relative luxury there
(you'll have to tell me the brand name of and where you bought the mattress
and mattress pad in the apartment; I'd love to buy them), it was a shock
having to come and clean a big house.
  Mason and Patricia
New Mexico
08/14/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
. . . We didn't hang around much. Instead we visited the wonderful parks -
Taughannock, Buttermilk Falls (swam in 66 degree water!), Robert Treman
and Watkins Glen (awesome). Cayuga Nature Center was a bit dissappointing.
Tip: Parking for the State Parks is $7.00 - but the ticket is good at all parks
for that day.

We were a little cramped - family of five (ages 4,6, and 9) but still managed
to get along. Using the restroom and taking a shower in the same room with
the rest of your family is a new experience for us. The privacy screens were
put to good use. . . .

I like the four-courner up-lighting.
  Tony, Jona, Lily , Jory, Lindsay
Ohio
08/08/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for your warm hospitality. We are enchanted with this
stone cottage!
  Janice and Mark
Georgia
08/06/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It surely was nice staying at your house. (Still much nicer than hotel rooms
where I stayed.) . . . Thank you for warm hospitality.

Lee and Family
  J. Lee
Korea
08/04/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Three nights spent in the Stone Cottage and totally worth it! This is a
beautiful place to stay and feels so secluded. Thank you for a wonderful,
welcoming stay!
  Erik and Cyndi
Ohio
07/09/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a beautiful place to stay wtih our family. The beds are wonderful! The
kids loved the yard and freedom. The design was very well done - we have
decided to make one room in our house "the Stone Quarry room"! Thanks
again - it brought our family closer to snuggle and hang out peacefully!

Brandie, Tim, Lauren & Chris
  Brandie and Tim
Minneapolis, MN
07/09/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I like the bed. It was fun. The fridge is cool. Thanks for letting kids stay in it!
Lauren (6 years old)
  Lauren
Minneapolis, MN
07/09/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We all just loved this little cabin. Not any of us has ever stayed in a little
place like this. We liked how quiet and comfy. It was a pleasure staying here.

Chris D., 12 years old - 2004
  Chris
Minneapolis, MN
06/30/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My son and I stayed there April 3-May 1; I would like to know what
brand/type of bed you used in the room we stayed in [the apartment] I'm
having problems with my back and that was the most comfortable bed I've
slept in--ever! I'd be so appreciative if you know that info. Thanks. Joan
  Joan
Washington, D.C.
06/21/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We have finally settled in for the summer after absorbing our East Coast
adventures.  It was truly memorable, and your lovely setting added to the
enjoyment of the journey.  I have since been to Salt lake City and Seattle and
am now ready to face the piles of laundry and envelopes of photographs. 
Thank you for sharing your comfy home with us.   I loved the fountain, the
bunnies that hopped around me as I lay in the hammock with a good book,
and the great sculpture that blessed us from the hilltop.  Have a busy
summer and restful winter.  Love,  Nancy
  Nancy
San Francisco, CA
06/15/04 Positive
Thanks so much for the best night's sleep I've ever had! The bed in incredible, the apartment truly luxurious, and the property is beautiful. The stay was perfect and we surely hope to be back.
  Amy Norton, Milton, MA

617-698-8449
05/31/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a pleasure and a privilege it has been to be the inaugaral guests in the
new cottage at Stone Quarry House for our daughter's graduation from
Cornell. The lovely stone and woodwork and the warm welcome added to our
wonderful memories of this special occasion and we thank you sincerely for
all your hospitality.
  Bob, Sharon and Aidan
Pacific Palisades, CA
05/22/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank You! We will come here again. Very Nice.
  Mike and Maria
Northeast Pennsylvania
05/22/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is a wonderful place. We are enjoying our selves. You did a great job.
  Ron
Northeast Pennsylvania
05/22/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a terrific little place! We really enjoyed it. Thank you ! Maria
  Maria
Northeast Pennsylvania
05/22/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you very much for a wonderful weekend. It was a pleasure to stay in
such a beautiful apartment. We hope to come visit again, Best wishes,
Alexis and David
  Alexis and David
Northeast Pennsylvania
05/19/04 Positive
I love B&B's, but find that too many of them have are ViCtorian in style with lots of antiques and such. This is just not my style. The Stone Quarry House was the answer to my dilemna...beautiful Stickly furniture, gorgeous artwork and stonework everywhere (I especially like the stone sculpture up on the hill), delicious and healthy breakfast, lots of special touches...Thanks for all your hard work, Nancy! We'll be back!
  Peggy, New Jersey

609-267-9151
05/17/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for a wonderful and beautiful place to share our daughter's
graduation weekend - Our family was amazed at what a beautiful place "the
apartment" is. This bed is the most comfortable I have slept in - We hope to
return in the near future. Your hard work is much appreciated.
  Kathy and Gary
Rochester, NY
05/10/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks you very much for a wonderful weekend. It was a pleasure to stay in
such a beautiful apartment. We hope to vome visit again!
  Alexis and David
Philadelphia and Baltimore
04/12/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Stone Quarry House. Thank you for
making every detail wonderful. We appreciate your hospitality.
  Carrie
Indiana
03/27/04 Positive
Staying with you without a doubt MADE our holiday in NY state. Fantastic room, comfortable bed, wonderful food, friendly great family - we will come and stay again without a doubt when we next come back to NY.
  Tamzin & Nic Wood, Kent, UK
03/14/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you very much for a wonderful stay in your bed and breakfast. The
room was very comfortable and breakfast was perfect! We hope to see you
again.

P.S. We love your cat! : )
  Josh and Kim
Ithaca, NY
03/10/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I just wanted to let you know that the apartment is wonderful. I feel like I've
lived here forever with everything so comfortable and convenient around me.
You certainly know how to make your guests feel welcome! Thank you again
. . . for everything!
  Holly
Ithaca, NY
11/09/03 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for another wonderful weekend. Your endless amounts of hospitality have made our stays here better than we could have ever imagined. I'm sure you'll be seeing us again . ..
  Michelle
Ithaca, NY
08/26/03 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. The bed was indeed the most comfortable we ever slept on, and the room, house, and property were all so beautiful and so much fun to explore. We had plenty to do, and I hope we will be back someday. we will certainly recommend the Stone Quarry House to our friends.

If you are keeping a list of things to recommend, my own Do Not Miss suggestions would be:
-- Watkins Glen gorge trail, plus swimming pool in adjacent park
-- Cornell Ornithology Lab
-- Ithaca Farmer's Market
-- Cornell Art Museum
  Abby
New York
06/09/03 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for such a comfortable and enjoyable stay in your lovely apartment. We look forward to staying here again on future visits to Cornell!
  Kenny, Celia, and Lily
NY, NY
05/29/03 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for a great stay!
  Sara
04/27/03 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for making our stay so comfortable. This inn is beautiful. We'll tell out friends and family about it. Have a wonderful weekend!
  Naomi
North of Syracuse, NY
04/11/03 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Possibly the most comfortable bed I have every slept in! Thank you for the peace and quiet. I hope to come back soon.
  Dan
NYC
10/31/02 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for the use of your gorgeous place. We were so comfortable and the accommondations were perfect! You should be very proud of the work you put into this lovely place. We look forward to again in the near future of staying here. Thanks again. Love your selection of teas!
  The Meyers
08/23/02 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a beautiful apartment you've put together. Thank you especially for the milks and juice! See you in October!
  Dan and Elaine
Massachusetts
07/15/02 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for such a beautiful place to stay. We came to Ithaca from Chicago to celebrate the life of Barbara Quick with friends and family. Your wonderful hospitality offered a welcome retreat from the city as well as space for reflection. We are happy to have been the first quests! Thank you.
  Dan and Kristy
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