Firelight Camps

2.5 star property
Lodge with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Buttermilk Falls State Park

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King Tent | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Daily continental breakfast (USD 7 per person)
Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1150 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ithaca College
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Room options

King Tent

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Queen

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Electric King tent

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ithaca

Buttermilk Falls State Park is within a 5-minute walk of Firelight Camps while other popular sites like Ithaca College are within a 15-minute stroll. This 19-room lodge welcomes guests with a bar/lounge and conveniences like a full-service spa and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ithaca College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ithaca Commons - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Cornell University - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Firelight Camps

Lodge with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Buttermilk Falls State Park
Guests of Firelight Camps enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can help with concierge services, and provide local restaurant recommendations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa lodge include coffee/tea in a common area, an arcade/game room, and a library.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other amenities include balconies, desks, and free toiletries. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 2014
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 2 AM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Firelight Camps?

This lodge in Ithaca is within a 10-minute walk of Buttermilk Falls State Park and Namgyal Monastery. You'll also find Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Firelight Camps?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Firelight Camps?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages.

Does Firelight Camps have a casino on the premises?

No, Firelight Camps doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Firelight Camps?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

Is Firelight Camps a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including a bar, a full-service spa, and proposal/romance packages.

Does Firelight Camps have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this lodge.

Does Firelight Camps feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Firelight Camps serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Will Firelight Camps allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Firelight Camps for a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Firelight Camps?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

What is the closest airport to Firelight Camps?

The closest major airport to Firelight Camps is Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional), which is 10.1 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County), which is located 22 mi away (34-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Firelight Camps?

Yes, every guestroom at Firelight Camps comes with a balcony.

Does Firelight Camps host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Firelight Camps if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Firelight Camps Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed last minute to drop off my son at college. Perfect for us because we live camping. Would recommend for families.

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Stamford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kesang

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful experience for my mini family. Will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great idea, well executed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this experience and want to book again! Staff was very friendly. The amenities are great! Bed is also comfy :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I usually pop up my own tent, but wanted to go on a relaxing retreat for my birthday. The fine details at firelight make it a very stress-free and accommodating place to stay outdoors. I enjoyed rocking on my own private porch. The bed was comfortable and clean the bottles of water left helped me prepare for my hike to the waterfalls the next day. I enjoyed sitting around the fire Under the moonlight and roasting marshmallows. The bathrooms are very clean and come with shampoo conditioner, and blow dryer so you don't have to pack more in your bags, the only complaint I have is that I arrived at 4:30 and three of the staff members were all standing at the bar, making drinks for a few customers and not attending to the guest check-in in and trying to settle down. I didn't feel that three staff members were needed to make drinks thank you so much for my stay and a relaxing time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth a

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family of four had a magical, happy time from start to to finish. Super comfortable, simply good for the soul with all of the details handled. We really loved it. Can't wait go get back. Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely dreamy! We loved the tent, we loved the amenities, everything. It was clean, the staff was so nice, the breakfast was perfect. LOVED the campfires, the grills, the bar. Absolutely lovely. The ONE suggestion we have is the bathroom situation; the current facilities are super clean, but they’re not convenient for tents. I would suggest having a small (2 stall) facility close to the tents bc the fear of going to the bathroom at night and having to cross camp and walk up the stairs is real. Otherwise, Firelight is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brookelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This experience exceeds your expectations. If you’re looking for an stress-free, easy get away, this is perfect! Whether you’re looking for a family, couples or you only … this is it! Just make sure you bring some food but they have all of the drinks covered. We felt safe and sleeping was beyond blissful in the “glamping” camping experience. My only suggestions would be, hot tubs or hot springs, more outdoor activities and live music. The staff was incredibly accommodating and so kind. I also love how eco, family and dog friendly firelight camp was!! We will return as a family or a girls trip. Next time, I want to take advantage of all of the hammocks around. Oh and, OMG the massage I received at August Moon by Rebecca was absolutely amazing! It was so nice to walk out of my tent yo my massage while my daughter and her friend relaxed in hammocks. I knew they were also relaxing and safe!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sivan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucrecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! The staff was excellent and made our stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so clean and relaxing and just back to the earth. The staff was SO beyond kind, helpful and informative. Thank you especially to Sam and Marina for the pizza recommendations and delivery! So fantastic! 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ithaca Glamping

First time glampers. We enjoyed being close to all the waterfall parks. The beds were so comfortable! Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fei

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glamour camping experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay as long as you don't need any sleep

I feel truly bad only giving this place 3 stars as almost the entire experience was amazing! Love the concept & amenities, super clean, so many fire pits so you felt like you were roasting your marshmellows for your complimentary s'mores in your own little world. But given this was a sleeping accommodation and we were not able to sleep any, I just cannot rate it at 5 stars. For the most part, everyone at the campground got the memo that this is a peaceful, connecting with nature experience....except for the tent of people right beside us and their friends who were staying two tents down from us. The people stayed out on their deck beside us talking in full volume voices until almost daylight and the friends walked between the two tents, up and down the gravel paths (crunch, crunch, CRUNCH) so many times that I wouldn't be surprised if Firelight had to dump more gravel in the ruts of the paths after their stay. My husband and I were so sleep deprived by the next morning that when we checked out, we just drove home and cancelled the plans we had made for that day (very disappointing as that was the whole reason we were in the area looking for accommodations to begin with). We have stayed at similar "glamping" experiences previously and those organizations maintained the quiet hours much more successfully than Firelight (as we never heard anyone go to the tent and ask them to quiet down). Such a wonderful experience that turned very disapointing. :(
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Clearfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Found out glamping isn't really my style and the weather (with heat warning) didn't help but property itself is fine. Only thing was that the tent got too hot during the day. More uncomfortable than outside. Would consider staying again in the fall when weather's cooler.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024