1890 Inn...Private entrance & bath, porches, lake view, pubs & history!

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Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Lake view

Explore the area

Watkins Glen, NY

Watkins Glen State Park
‪6 min walk‬
Seneca Harbor
‪9 min walk‬
Watkins Glen International
‪10 min drive‬
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A cozy antique filled 1 bedroom getaway with private entrance, private bathroom, sitting area, kitchenette, multi outdoor shared porch space & located on the side hill overlooking Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake plus 2 blocks to famous Watkins Glen State Park. This historic home was built as a retirement home by Fox Holden, a financier of a Water Sanitarium in Elmira NY and most notable by being the financier of the Spiritual Movement in New York State.

Property manager

Karen

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Parking available

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Free WiFi
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Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Neighbor Statement Policy: Quiet time is 9pm-7am, Noise Ordinance of Watkins as set forth in Local Law #1. Renters subject to NY Penal Law § 240.20.

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen is home to this apartment. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watkins Glen State Park and Mark Twain State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

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Watkins Glen, NY

What's nearby

The Tasting Room - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Watkins Glen State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Seneca Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Castel Grisch Winery - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬6 min drive
‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬7 min walk
‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1890 Inn...Private entrance & bath, porches, lake view, pubs & history! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1890 Inn...Private entrance & bath, porches, lake view, pubs & history!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1890 Inn...Private entrance & bath, porches, lake view, pubs & history!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1890 Inn...Private entrance & bath, porches, lake view, pubs & history! located?

Situated in Watkins Glen, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of The Tasting Room and Watkins Glen State Park. Seneca Harbor and Watkins Glen Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

29 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for weekend getaway.

Charming property close to downtown and the park. Host was responsive, we would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

11 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a long weekend

Perfect accommodation for a long weekend. Clean and conveniently located to the shops, restaurants and hiking.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

7 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

I would recommend anyone this place , so nice, quiet and clean.. i will definitely visit the area again 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milissa L.

3 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little GetAway

Beautiful setting. So close to all of the sightseeing!! Enjoy!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

21 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great place to stay

Close enough to town but quite and quaint.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

shawn k.

27 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The property is perfectly located on a hill with a beautiful lake view from the large wrap around terrace. It is a short walk to the downtown area with tons of food and beverage choices and a close walk to the lake. The owner was super nice and stopped by to meet us and made various local recommendations we loved. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth K.

11 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet place to stay

Quiet neighborhood, first floor room.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Paula Brach B.

25 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watkins Glen

This was a cozy place to stay. I thought there would be access to the main downstairs just to look around, but no, alas. The view of Seneca Lake was lovely! The bed was comfy with a nice mattress and pillows but awkward for older folks (us!) getting in and out of bed with the knobs on the bed rails. My biggest concern was the only sink access in the bathroom. I did not feel comfortable washing coffee grounds or rinsing dishes in the bathroom sink because I was concerned about the plumbing. So we had coffee in the room one day and sought it elsewhere other days. I would still recommend it with these caveats. Lovely location! Karen was great!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob G.

2 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location but still peaceful

It’s just a short walk to town (albeit down a steep hill). The room and bathroom was nice and we didn’t hear a lot of noise while we were there. The only thing that prevented us from giving it a five star rating is that the refrigerator in the room shut off, made loud popping noises what as it expanded and contracted, which was disruptive to sleep. Now that someone has mentioned it I’m confident the owner will take care of that and the next person will have a five star stay :-)

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary L.

16 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Missing a few nice touches

The room was clean enough. The sheet was too small for two adults and didn’t fit the bed. No extra linens provided. Only 2 towels and 2 washcloth’s for two of us for 3 nights stay. Chairs in the room were well warn. It provided a basic place for us to enjoy the area but could be a little better.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Craig J.

4 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Clean

The location is amazing! It's so close to plenty of shops and restaurants and Watkins Glen is a great home base to venture up either side of Seneca Lake for wine tasting. We had no problems walking anywhere we wanted to go from the property, but if you're not familiar with the area, be aware that there are some steep hills in Watkins Glen that may be difficult for some people to walk. The property was clean and the fridge, microwave, and shower worked really well. However, I'm giving this property 4 stars for two reasons. First, the TV/WiFi. The TV only seemed to work with the internet and the WiFi in the room wasn't great. When we first got in the TV wasn't connecting at all. I messaged the host and they responded quickly but by the time they did it started working. Then we experienced intermittent connection issues and long periods where it would freeze and buffer every 15 seconds or so the rest of the stay. I was able to cast my phone to the TV and stream from there. May not be a big deal for someone but my girlfriend needs the TV on to sleep so it was a big deal for us and luckily I found a workaround. The second issue was that there were no towels. I messaged the host and they told us where they should be. By that time we were out and when we got back I only saw an empty spot where they said the towels should be. It was kind of late so the next morning we just bought some. I'm sure the host would have brought them but we didn't want to wait.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karen

What makes this property unique

An Antique filled 1800's historic home located on the west hill of Watkins Glen. Overlooks amazing Seneca Lake and located 2 blocks to multiple gorges at Watkins Glen State Park.

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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