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Reviews of Firelight Camps

1150 Danby Road (96B), Ithaca, NY 14850, United States

#8 of 29 hotels in Ithaca

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 48 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    10
    Exceeded expectations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the chipmunk stayed off our tent at night, would have been great!! Tent pathways could have used a bit more low level lighting.

    Multiple firepower-good vibes!! Comfy bed! Games and live music. Bar! Staff was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    9.0
    A peaceful glancing experience with plenty of games, drinks, and firewood.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food options for dinner. Pizza was great Tuesday but there were no other options.

    I liked the main check in/hangout area. The Yurt was very comfortable. The bathrooms were clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    10
    Overall great glamping accommodation- we loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On our last day the shower rooms were a little smelly

    Great accommodations and quiet

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    9.0
    It was peaceful and wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Queen Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Quiet, comfortable and close to hiking trails

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    Very memorable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Queen Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was like a fairytale. The tents were amazing with super comfy beds. The grounds were great and the staff were awesome.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    10
    Memorable weekend and we would definitely stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We have no complaints. It was really a great stay but since you asked the question I would say that the staff are mostly college students and don't have the ability to be decisive or have authority in making decisions. We had an issue on check in and the one manager was on vacation and the other sick. It seemed like a simple fix but the staff, while very friendly, was unable to make decisions. Fortunately, the manager did respond promptly and the matter was handled.

    Campground is beautifully maintained and amenities (boardgames, tea/coffee, cash bar, firepits, breakfast and small camp store) were fantastic. We really enjoyed every moment of our stay.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    Even more than we anticipated, we loved Firelight Camps!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn’t like. But as far as comments: I think I would’ve liked a few more food/ drink/amenities for sale. My husband and I don’t drink alcohol, so it would be nice to see perhaps a small menu of drinks? It may have been nice to be able to determine who was on the staff -not uniforms, but just something. I think if reservations made through Booking.com etc are that hard to manage it shouldn’t be an option.

    Having the reception area in the large tent all open made a huge difference! We loved the music playing there. What a relief the bathrooms were awesome! Having the hiking path accessible was perfect. We appreciate keeping car traffic to the parking lot only.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    10
    We will be back soon !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Queen Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything especially the spacey easy access!!

    We absolutely loved our spot #15 and enjoyed the entire grounds breakfast was wonderful we love eating healthy!! We also enjoyed all the other customers who visited us on their stay it was as great meting everyone !! Note those mattresses were very comfortable best night sleep in awhile !! Thank you all so much.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful peaceful setting, comfortable beds , great area with lots to do!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Queen Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No decaf coffee ☹️

    Very comfortable attractive camping! This is our third year & we love it. Peaceful & relaxing. My daughter, her two children & I have made this an annual trip. Ithaca has beautiful parks and great restaurants! Camping with out the work😊

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    10
    Cozy glamping option in the heart of the FLX. Perfect for vacation or staycation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great. You already know that you have to hike to the bathroom so there’s no big surprise there. I would add a waste basket in the shower room.

    Familiar location as we had our wedding reception at La Tourelle so this was a new type of homecoming.  Friendly staff, great selections in the camp store, hammocks are a nice touch. It rained for a good portion of our stay, but there are umbrellas, the campfire held steady,, and the staff were wonderful. Loved sitting on my deck w coffee! Breakfast was lovely w great options.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    9.0
    Firelight serves a killer breakfast. the tents are great to safely and comfortably enjoy outdoor sleep. Great great staf
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    could do with a swimming option

    great tents even through crazy thunderstorms. bed and decor well appointed. small communal facilities with a chilled yet accommodating approach.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was great - just a bit pricey

    Good location, clean, comfortable, easy access to hiking, nice breakfast spread

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2022

    10
    This trip was so fun!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot colder than expected at night! Needed multiple blankets

    Breakfast selection was simple yet did the job. Friendly staff Multiple places throughout the site to relax Clean showers with great water pressure and heat

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2022

    8.0
    Definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tent was a bit mildewy.

    I liked the staff, the breakfast, the bar, the trails, the bathroom and shower facilities, and the spa.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sleeping around nature has never been easier, and breakfast was amazing

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2022

    8.0
    glamping conveniently close to Ithaca
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the glamping tents are very comfortable. most are nestled in the edge of the forest. the shower and toilet block is well appointed. the fire places at night added a nice vibe.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2021

    10
    Very nice. Would definitely do it again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Can't really think of anything that I was disappointed in. Everything was great. The food truck was a great addition that we weren't expecting.

    The breakfast selection was awesome! So nice to have fresh, healthy choices!

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    bathrooms were clean but not sparkling

    best night of sleep I have had in a long time. just a magical place

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2021

    9.0
    The location is beautiful and convenient as it is only 10 minutes from downtown Ithaca.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the bathroom facilities could have used more frequent cleaning.

    The feel of camping with more comfort. Breakfast food was quite good.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2021

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee not strong enough.

    The bed was super comfortable. The tent and surrounding areas were beautifully maintained.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It went to 42 degrees in our tent. The bedding was very insufficient, I wore 4 layers of clothing and was still cold. On the packing list they should have said bring your sleeping bag, I have one that keeps me warm to -15F which I wish I had. The bathroom is up a hill and not close. We paid over $600 for 2 nights so definitely disappointing although the first night when it was warm it was really beautiful and I slept well.

    Breakfast, deck off tent with beautiful woods view, smores

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    6.0
    Pricy for an okay camping experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Queen Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tents are close together so if people in neighboring tents are loud, you will hear every conversation like they’re in the next room. It was not at all as quiet or relaxing as we’d hoped. Bathroom and shower facilities are nice but are about a 2-minute walk from the tents, definitely inconvenient if it’s raining or at night. Also, we had somewhat expected this, but understand that there will be bugs and potentially slugs in the tents even if you are careful about keeping it zipped up well. For the price, I expected a better experience all around.

    There are some very nice elements - a good breakfast, attractive common areas, comfortable bedding. Lots of fireflies at night in the summer.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    1.0
    Ripoff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    They did not offer a heater for the tent, though it was quite cold. The photos from this property is totally different from what I saw in person.

    Nothing! I left the property 10 mins after arrival and booked another place to stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough blankets, also the tent was not secure, there were two large areas on top that were open bugs were able to get in Aldd see I should have more lights for the tent

    Breakfast was good location nice

    Stayed in August 2022

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