Gibbs Street Manor

Finding the place closed when I arrived would have been one thing, but I couldn't get anyone to answer me before or after I reached town. I rang both Ring cameras, called the posted numbers, left messages, and even texted after discovering an unlocked door. No reply at any point. I'm a 70-year-old DAV/POW riding the Southern Tier for Wounded Warrior Project and #Mission22 with Adventure Cycling Association maps. My campground had shut down four days before I was due in New Waverley, so I thought I'd treat myself to this B&B. I only needed somewhere to charge my trike and brush my teeth, since I often sleep reclined on it. The place looked nice online and, from the street, older but charming. Inside, what I could see through the windows looked good too. I even started thinking I'd recommend it to cyclists traveling the route. I walked around outside for a while hoping someone would call back, and eventually found an unlocked door. I called out, then stepped about 10 feet inside. I texted the owner to make sure the number was a cell, and the message showed as delivered. I expected at least a call asking me to secure the door, or a heads-up that they were closed for the season. I also offered to pay just to camp outside. Nothing. I found a church nearby that would have worked, but this B&B was only a block away. The owner seems not to care about the business. Maybe it's being run at a loss for tax reasons, or maybe individual riders and tourists are just an inconvenience. If they only take wedding bookings, that should be made clear. My experience makes the negative reviews seem credible, since they share the same complaint. Bicycle tourists spend plenty of money. Disappointed!