Name: The Gridley Inn B&B
Address: 36 West Main Street, Waterloo, New York, United States of America, Waterloo, New York, US
Price range: US$158–US$231 per night
Rating: 9.47

What guests think

At The Gridley Inn B&B, guests highlight a charming historic home with antique decor, consistently excellent homemade breakfasts, friendly hosts who encourage conversation, and a convenient base for exploring Waterloo, Seneca Falls, and the wider Finger Lakes region.

Rooms and common areas are repeatedly described as very clean, comfortable, and quietly atmospheric. Guests appreciate multiple sitting rooms, a pool table, and available parking; one review noted on-street parking during minor works. Several reviews mention strict house rules and a fixed breakfast time, and a few found check-in rigid or impersonal. Expect a cozy, social, and well-kept stay in a historic setting.

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Facilities

Common areas like multiple sitting rooms and a pool table are appreciated; parking is available, with one review noting on-street parking during minor works.

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10

Barbara

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night visit at this Inn while we were traveling through the Finger Lakes. Great location to explore the area. The Inn is tastefully and interestingly decorated with lots of antiques. Each room is different and has its own name. Lots of comfortable sitting rooms plus living room with couches and a pool table. Wonderful creative breakfast.

8

Carolyn

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We appreciated the air condition after a very hot and muggy day. Parking on the street is the only option due to slight construction work being done by the owner. Roz was kind and gracious to us when we arrived.

10

Shawna

3 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Madison and Roz were very friendly at check in and asked about any dietary restrictions for breakfast. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable with high-thread count sheets. Breakfast was delicious and the dietary accommodation was greatly appreciated. Enjoyed our stay, the use of the pool table, and the breakfast chat with Steph. Great spot- close to downtown and casino.

10

Marcel

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful heritage home in the town of Waterloo, New York. It is a very short walk to downtown. We arrived early but we were welcomed and able to move to our room. Parking is available. The Statesman room was very comfortable. We also met a young resident artist, Catherine who also works at the Inn. A very comfortable front porch and living room. Breakfast was fresh and home made. The Star Restaurant was recommended and we were very impressed with both the service and our meal.

10

Christopher

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful house aligned with great personal service. Rooms are excellent and well furnished. Day rooms are well appointed. Complimentary sodas, not drinks and water. Breakfast is outstanding. Recommended. Will stay again if passing.

10

Jillian

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicely renovated and decorated - post Civil War era home makes a lovely inn.

10

Mark

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

House from 1860’s and in great condition and well decorated.

10

Scott

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to downtown. Offstreet parking. Really great breakfast. Room and home both very, very clean

10

Gregory

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful house built in 1869 with beautiful antique furniture. Yet able to blend in modern shower and air conditioner.

10

Mark

7 Jul 2023

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Great 1860’s house the is in great condition and very interesting. Owners were great and the food excellent. Good location and owners gave a lot of history of the place and area.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms and well-maintained common areas.

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Robert

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint old Victorian, very clean and comfortable. Great healthy breakfast.

6

Jillian

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You will have an excellent stay if you are well versed on the extensive list of rules. Owner has very high expectations for guest behavior. A beautiful property, immaculately maintained with a rich history; owners emphasize the preservation of the property over the comfort of the guests; guests are treated as inconveniences in historic residence. Abundance of love notes sprinkled generously around property to encourage ideal guest behavior. Owner is prideful and unsympathetic to guest accommodations.

10

Brian

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very nice B & B with friendly hosts. Quiet sleeping, plenty of sitting areas, clean and just a unique, restored B&B with an interesting history. The breakfasts are Awesome!!

10

Deborah

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn was well situated for Fingerlake exploration. It was clean, quite comfortable and we had an excellent breakfast. I would highly recommend.

10

Ellen

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and comfortable! Breakfast was outstanding and a great way to start the day! Would definitely stay again if in the area.

10

Jay

4 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Charmingingly decorated, renovated home was very comfortable with something interesting to look at in every room!(shower was fantastic!). Our breakfast was wonderful and conversation with the owner was stimulating and inviting! Very clean with everything we needed.

10

Brooke

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

People were friendly, house was beautiful and clean. Very quiet and peaceful. Delicious breakfast

10

Kathleen

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff.clean room and good breakfast.

10

Mark

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

House from 1860’s and in great condition and well decorated.

10

Scott

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to downtown. Offstreet parking. Really great breakfast. Room and home both very, very clean

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, quiet, and full of vintage character, with several noting modern showers and air conditioning.

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Tom

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Attentive both at check in and breakfast. Room was very nice Would recommend it and would stay there again

8

Sallie

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room really lovely with lots kid convenient things

10

Barbara

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night visit at this Inn while we were traveling through the Finger Lakes. Great location to explore the area. The Inn is tastefully and interestingly decorated with lots of antiques. Each room is different and has its own name. Lots of comfortable sitting rooms plus living room with couches and a pool table. Wonderful creative breakfast.

10

Skip

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money- very comfy bed and good shower facility

10

Debbie

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous bed and breakfast home! Very quiet and comfortable!

10

Marcel

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful heritage home in the town of Waterloo, New York. It is a very short walk to downtown. We arrived early but we were welcomed and able to move to our room. Parking is available. The Statesman room was very comfortable. We also met a young resident artist, Catherine who also works at the Inn. A very comfortable front porch and living room. Breakfast was fresh and home made. The Star Restaurant was recommended and we were very impressed with both the service and our meal.

10

Theresa

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, great breakfast.

10

Harsh

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This vintage Victorian-style inn offers an enchanting retreat, blending historic charm with modern comfort. The beautifully adorned rooms, featuring antique furnishings and intricate details, transport you to a bygone era of elegance. The highlight of the stay is undoubtedly the extraordinary breakfast, lovingly prepared by the kind and attentive innkeeper, whose warm hospitality makes you feel right at home. Adding to the experience, the inn is perfectly situated near a stunning scenic drive, offering breathtaking views of rolling hills, lush forests, and picturesque countryside. Whether you’re exploring quaint nearby towns, stopping at hidden overlooks, or enjoying peaceful walks, the natural beauty surrounding the inn enhances its allure. With its cozy ambiance, exceptional service, and proximity to both history and nature, this inn is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway, a relaxing retreat, or a memorable escape from the everyday. A true gem worth visiting again and again!

10

David

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast. Be prepared to converse with the proprietor and other guests while you eat. Very nice rooms. Waterloo is a great location.

10

Gregory

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful house built in 1869 with beautiful antique furniture. Yet able to blend in modern shower and air conditioner.

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Service

Hosts are friendly, attentive, and informative, with engaging conversation at breakfast; several reviews also note strict house rules and a fixed schedule that can feel inflexible.

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Tom

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Attentive both at check in and breakfast. Room was very nice Would recommend it and would stay there again

6

Brian

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Owner was not very friendly at checkin - just the instructions provided, no warmth. Breakfast was excellent food but time was set at 8:45 with no exceptions. Would have preferred open times even with less food.

6

Jillian

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You will have an excellent stay if you are well versed on the extensive list of rules. Owner has very high expectations for guest behavior. A beautiful property, immaculately maintained with a rich history; owners emphasize the preservation of the property over the comfort of the guests; guests are treated as inconveniences in historic residence. Abundance of love notes sprinkled generously around property to encourage ideal guest behavior. Owner is prideful and unsympathetic to guest accommodations.

10

Shawna

3 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Madison and Roz were very friendly at check in and asked about any dietary restrictions for breakfast. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable with high-thread count sheets. Breakfast was delicious and the dietary accommodation was greatly appreciated. Enjoyed our stay, the use of the pool table, and the breakfast chat with Steph. Great spot- close to downtown and casino.

10

Charles

17 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I grew up in Waterloo and returned after many years for a family member's funeral. I found the Gridly to be welcoming and very comfortable. Steph and Madison were fantastic hosts, and the breakfasts were incredible. Where I will stay when I go back and I highly recommend to others traveling in the Finger Lakes region.

10

Clarissa

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service and accomodating host!

8

Cindy

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly owner and staff who put a lot of time and attention into this BnB. Near Seneca Falls. Waterloo in nearby but does not have the panache, but staying overnight was great.

10

William

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The visit to the Gridley Inn B&B was a welcomed rest and change of pace for us. The owners were very friendly and informative. Breakfasts were awesome, both in presentation and taste.

10

Anne j

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We are a couple traveling through Waterloo to visit the Harriet Tubman home. To our surprise, Waterloo is an historic town, particularly regarding Women’ rights and abolition. The Gridley Inn is located within the blocks of historic Waterloo. We were totally charmed by this historic home which was built about 1848. It has some original furnishings and on the walls, documents and pictures tell of its first inhabitants who founded a Music School with a theater, much appreciated by my husband, a classical composer. We so enjoyed meeting the owners, who were wonderful hosts,

10

Marcella

27 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely house and the hosts were friendly and helpful. We had a great experience. Breakfast was delicious.

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Location

Convenient for exploring the Finger Lakes, near Seneca Falls and wineries, and walkable to downtown Waterloo and eateries.

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Barbara

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night visit at this Inn while we were traveling through the Finger Lakes. Great location to explore the area. The Inn is tastefully and interestingly decorated with lots of antiques. Each room is different and has its own name. Lots of comfortable sitting rooms plus living room with couches and a pool table. Wonderful creative breakfast.

8

Kathleen

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was cozy and homey. Because of my bad knee it was a challenge climbing the stairs. Especially with luggage. Thankfully the hostess helped me with it. Must add that the inn was delightfully decorated. One drawback was there wasn’t a tv in the room. I should have asked why, but didn’t think of it when leaving. I loved that the inn was conveniently located near Main Street. Could walk to restaurants. Breakfast food was delicious. Would have been great if there was coffee available when first coming down. Any person that enjoys that first cup in the morning knows how important this beverage is. Also it was stated to me that food wasn’t allowed in the room. First time staying at a getaway that was a requirement. 🤔 Ok so all that being said, I would give my stay 4 stars.

10

Deborah

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn was well situated for Fingerlake exploration. It was clean, quite comfortable and we had an excellent breakfast. I would highly recommend.

10

Marcel

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful heritage home in the town of Waterloo, New York. It is a very short walk to downtown. We arrived early but we were welcomed and able to move to our room. Parking is available. The Statesman room was very comfortable. We also met a young resident artist, Catherine who also works at the Inn. A very comfortable front porch and living room. Breakfast was fresh and home made. The Star Restaurant was recommended and we were very impressed with both the service and our meal.

10

David

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast. Be prepared to converse with the proprietor and other guests while you eat. Very nice rooms. Waterloo is a great location.

8

Cindy

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly owner and staff who put a lot of time and attention into this BnB. Near Seneca Falls. Waterloo in nearby but does not have the panache, but staying overnight was great.

10

Scott

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to downtown. Offstreet parking. Really great breakfast. Room and home both very, very clean

10

Ingrid

1 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,357 nights

We had a wonderful experience and we’ll be back for sure! Close to wineries. Friendly staff. Yummy breakfast! Cozy room. Relaxing. Couldn’t ask for more!

10

Anne j

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We are a couple traveling through Waterloo to visit the Harriet Tubman home. To our surprise, Waterloo is an historic town, particularly regarding Women’ rights and abolition. The Gridley Inn is located within the blocks of historic Waterloo. We were totally charmed by this historic home which was built about 1848. It has some original furnishings and on the walls, documents and pictures tell of its first inhabitants who founded a Music School with a theater, much appreciated by my husband, a classical composer. We so enjoyed meeting the owners, who were wonderful hosts,

10

nancy

12 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cozy, comfortable, easy to walk to eateries and the breakfast was 5 star. Innkeeper Stefanie full of out door adventure tales and engaging stories.

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Dining

Breakfast is a standout—homemade, creative, and delicious, often served communally with conversation encouraged; a set serving time is noted and may not suit all schedules.

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Albert

28 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really liked the ability to have a window open for fresh air Hosts were very knowledgable about the area and breakfasts were outstanding

10

Barbara

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night visit at this Inn while we were traveling through the Finger Lakes. Great location to explore the area. The Inn is tastefully and interestingly decorated with lots of antiques. Each room is different and has its own name. Lots of comfortable sitting rooms plus living room with couches and a pool table. Wonderful creative breakfast.

6

Brian

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Owner was not very friendly at checkin - just the instructions provided, no warmth. Breakfast was excellent food but time was set at 8:45 with no exceptions. Would have preferred open times even with less food.

10

Shawna

3 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Madison and Roz were very friendly at check in and asked about any dietary restrictions for breakfast. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable with high-thread count sheets. Breakfast was delicious and the dietary accommodation was greatly appreciated. Enjoyed our stay, the use of the pool table, and the breakfast chat with Steph. Great spot- close to downtown and casino.

10

David

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Steph was a great host and her breakfasts were amazing. Very laid back and comfortable atmosphere and we appreciated the conversation with Steph during breakfast. We were in the area to see Mama Mia at the Landmark Theater in Syracuse, so it was a short stay for us. However, the Finger Lakes Region is great area with plenty to do during seasonal times Thank you Steph for a great stay!

10

David

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful home. Excellent breakfasts. They do not permit eating in the bedrooms, which is okay by me. They have a 2 hour check in time and they are grumpy about people not calling ahead for a late check in - again, okay by me. They really encourage people to socialize at breakfast.

10

Ellen

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and comfortable! Breakfast was outstanding and a great way to start the day! Would definitely stay again if in the area.

10

Harsh

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This vintage Victorian-style inn offers an enchanting retreat, blending historic charm with modern comfort. The beautifully adorned rooms, featuring antique furnishings and intricate details, transport you to a bygone era of elegance. The highlight of the stay is undoubtedly the extraordinary breakfast, lovingly prepared by the kind and attentive innkeeper, whose warm hospitality makes you feel right at home. Adding to the experience, the inn is perfectly situated near a stunning scenic drive, offering breathtaking views of rolling hills, lush forests, and picturesque countryside. Whether you’re exploring quaint nearby towns, stopping at hidden overlooks, or enjoying peaceful walks, the natural beauty surrounding the inn enhances its allure. With its cozy ambiance, exceptional service, and proximity to both history and nature, this inn is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway, a relaxing retreat, or a memorable escape from the everyday. A true gem worth visiting again and again!

10

David

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast. Be prepared to converse with the proprietor and other guests while you eat. Very nice rooms. Waterloo is a great location.

10

Brooke

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

People were friendly, house was beautiful and clean. Very quiet and peaceful. Delicious breakfast

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