Grayhaven is one of the oldest, and longest continually run hotels in Tompkins County. Property records go back to 1831 and include a string of farm land sales from 1850 to 1919, which is where our history with boarders begins. Blanche and Percy Marion purchased the property in 1919, converting the second and third floors of their house (Main House) into small apartments for boarders.
During the Marion's ownership the second floor of their garage (Carriage House) was also converted into boarding rooms, and a small duplex cottage (Westpoint Cottage) was added for boarders as well. In 1952 the Marion's sold the property to R. Curtis and Jewel Gray whom purchased the property with the express intention of converting it to a motel; owning their own motel had been a dream for some time.
Soon after moving in they began converting the carriage house to motel rooms and the Grayhaven Motor Court was born. For 40 years the Grays successfully operated and expanded the motel, until their retirement in 1992.
During the Marion's ownership the second floor of their garage (Carriage House) was also converted into boarding rooms, and a small duplex cottage (Westpoint Cottage) was added for boarders as well. In 1952 the Marion's sold the property to R. Curtis and Jewel Gray whom purchased the property with the express intention of converting it to a motel; owning their own motel had been a dream for some time.
Soon after moving in they began converting the carriage house to motel rooms and the Grayhaven Motor Court was born. For 40 years the Grays successfully operated and expanded the motel, until their retirement in 1992.
Services
The King Bedroom in our Carriage House has a private bathroom with tub / shower combo, refrigerator, air conditioning, natural bath products and complimentary Wifi.
This is a pet-free room.
The Double Bedroom in our Carriage House has two queen beds, private bathroom with walk in shower, air conditioning, refrigerator, coffee maker, natural bath products and complimentary Wifi.
Located on the first floor in the Carriage House building, this large King Suite boasts a separate bedroom, private bathroom with tub / shower combo, living room with a small day bed, and kitchenette.
This is a pet-free room.
The Double Bedroom in our Carriage House has two queen beds, private bathroom with walk in shower, air conditioning, refrigerator, coffee maker, natural bath products and complimentary Wifi.
Located on the first floor in the Carriage House building, this large King Suite boasts a separate bedroom, private bathroom with tub / shower combo, living room with a small day bed, and kitchenette.
At the Grayhaven we understand the impact our business activities have on our community and the environment and are taking active steps to help manage it.
We are eliminating as many single use products as possible to help manage waste.
We have implemented refillable toiletry bottles, provide reusable cups in rooms, provide washable rags to clean up messes, don't use plastic liners in room waste baskets, don't have refrigerators in every room, and strive to reduce, re-use, donate, compost and recycle as much waste as possible.
We are eliminating as many single use products as possible to help manage waste.
We have implemented refillable toiletry bottles, provide reusable cups in rooms, provide washable rags to clean up messes, don't use plastic liners in room waste baskets, don't have refrigerators in every room, and strive to reduce, re-use, donate, compost and recycle as much waste as possible.
Grayhaven is nestled between Robert H. Treman State Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park, and Sweedler Thayer Preserves at Lick Brook.
Encompassing roughly 11-acres, our mid-century Motel sits elevated on the front two acres, while the back 9-acres remain a diverse and flourishing ecosystem of forest and wetland.
Our trail system boasts excellent examples of native central NY plant and wildlife.
Animals you are likely to see when walking the trails: loads of native and migratory birds, muskrat, beaver, chipmunks, squirrel, deer, frogs, turtles, snakes, skunk, fox, opossum, raccoon.
Encompassing roughly 11-acres, our mid-century Motel sits elevated on the front two acres, while the back 9-acres remain a diverse and flourishing ecosystem of forest and wetland.
Our trail system boasts excellent examples of native central NY plant and wildlife.
Animals you are likely to see when walking the trails: loads of native and migratory birds, muskrat, beaver, chipmunks, squirrel, deer, frogs, turtles, snakes, skunk, fox, opossum, raccoon.
The original house here at Grayhaven Motel was a boarding house from 1919, until the Gray family purchased it and turned it into a motel in the early 50's.
These original boarding rooms are now home to the Inlet Valley Arts Center (EyeVee).
EyeVee engagess with global and local artists and communities to create a space for learning and experimentation.
We host exhibitions, readings, audio/visual performances, presents various workshops, and offer a residency program for visiting artists and writers.
These original boarding rooms are now home to the Inlet Valley Arts Center (EyeVee).
EyeVee engagess with global and local artists and communities to create a space for learning and experimentation.
We host exhibitions, readings, audio/visual performances, presents various workshops, and offer a residency program for visiting artists and writers.
Bottles of wine, beer, cider, soft drinks, and snacks "kits" are all available for guest's consumption on the patio, around the fire-pits, and in-room.
Many of these items are also available to add after booking a room.
Just add the items you'd like after your room booking is complete, and everything will be waiting for you upon arrival.
Order a BBQ kit and help yourself to one of the charcoal grills.
If you're interested in getting out, visit our friends at one of many favorite local establishments.
Many of these items are also available to add after booking a room.
Just add the items you'd like after your room booking is complete, and everything will be waiting for you upon arrival.
Order a BBQ kit and help yourself to one of the charcoal grills.
If you're interested in getting out, visit our friends at one of many favorite local establishments.
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