Located in Groton, John Joseph Inn is within a 15-minute drive of Cornell University and Cayuga Lake. .This guesthouse is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Ithaca Commons and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Ithaca College.
Buttermilk Falls State Park - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
Taughannock Falls State Park - 28 min drive - 31.5 km
Getting around
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Salt Point Brewing Co. - 5 min drive
Laurie's - 10 min drive
Linda's Home Cooking - 2 min drive
Crossroads Bar and Grille - 4 min drive
At the Ridge - 13 min drive
About this property
John Joseph Inn
Guesthouse in Groton with free parking
John Joseph Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and bathrobes. This Groton guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and bathrobes.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Chef's Tastings serving guests of John Joseph Inn.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Chef's Tastings - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Chef's Tastings
Family friendly
Cot (surcharge)
Living room
Separate bedroom
Separate in-room dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Virtual front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
8 accessible parking spaces
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Separate dining area
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Fireplace
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Access methods
Private entrance, smart lock
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 25.0 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay
Service fee: 3 percent
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet deposit: USD 25.0 per night
Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
John Joseph Inn Groton
John Joseph Groton
John Joseph Inn Groton
John Joseph Inn Guesthouse
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John Joseph Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Very unwelcome arrival…we parked and I took a few pictures of property. The owner came out as if we were trespassing and asked if he could help us. We said we were checking in and he looked puzzled and asked if we had just made the reservation. I said I made it 2 months ago and he was still confused. Then he asked if I made the reservation through Expedia and said sometimes those reservations don’t come through. He said our room was not prepared and sent us away for a coffee. We left for 2.5 hours and returned to find no one around, so we called the phone number in the foyer and he was picking up his kids and got there a few minutes later. He proceeded to take us up to our room and showed us in. We asked how the fireplace worked and he got on the floor and turned it on. He did offer a bottle of wine for the reservation confusion. Of note for any future guests, there is no hair dryer in the room, however the shampoo dispenser in the shower was completely empty anyhow. Overall, the property and room were very nice. However, the owner was not warm or welcoming at all. We felt like we were an imposition. Also of note, the sign shows that it is an Inn and restaurant. We saw no restaurant. We were under the impression this was a B&B, as that is what I googled when this Inn popped up. When I asked about breakfast, which we’ve always had in every B&B we’ve stayed in, he told us about 2 restaurants in town. Would I recommend? No, the Innkeeper’s welcome sets the tone for your stay.
This inn was gorgeous! Everything around the property is beautiful, the room was perfect with a big comfy bed and all the accommodations we could have needed! Close enough to the town and shops of Ithaca while still having privacy and quiet. Very, very happy with this property, we are already looking forward to another stay next year!
Feel like I discovered a hidden gem and can't wait to return. I totally enjoyed my stay.
There's an air of ease, comfort, and relaxation on the entire property.
Thank you John for being so welcoming and friendly.
We stayed at the John Joseph Inn for Cornell graduation. It was not far from campus and it was a great choice for accommodations! The staff at the John Joseph Inn were amazing! The property is beautiful and the rooms were clean and comfortable. The best part of the stay, however, was the seven course dinner on Saturday night. I cannot say enough about the food, atmosphere, and service. We will definitely return!
The property itself is very nice. My room had a giant tub and a fireplace and surrounding area is lovely. There are chickens on the property and they loved to gather by my door in the mornings. Only problem is the road. If you are traveling there in winter or early spring (I was there late march) be prepared for not ideal driving conditions. One of the nights when it started snowing heavily I couldn’t get back to the hotel after dinner. I had to turn around and get a room in Ithaca :(. In the dark the road is completely dark and with snow and wind it just wasn’t safe.
We had a confirmed reservation and when we arrived at the property the door was open however there was not a soul around and our calls to owners were not answered. We had to find another place to stay.DO NOT RESERVE AT THIS PROPERTY.
Booking through Travelocity. Booked the large Hamilton Suite with a pull out for myself, husband and twins.. Called ahead Friday evening (for Friday night stay) and was told Expedia made a mistake and booked different room. No garden view- instead on highway side. No pull out. Owner was nice and brought in full size mattress for floor. This would have been ok but room was terrible. Unbelievable noise through the night- sounded like HVAC system was next to us in bed. Room was super hot. King Mattress really needs to be replaced- large valley in middle. No literature in room re: wifi password, touring grounds etc.. Bathroom ceiling started leaking heavily from above while we were there. Called owner and he was surprised but this was clearly an old leak by cracks in ceiling pain. Coffee machine in room without creamer. We were looking for a nice place to rest our heads after a long day touring Cornell and none of us slept due to noise. It’s a baeatiful place, probably great for weddings but full service and quiet, it isn’t.