Idlwilde Inn

4.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Watkins Glen with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Property grounds
Porch
Porch
View from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 5)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 6)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Room 7)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 8)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 9)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 10)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 14)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
1 Lakeview Ave, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891

What's nearby

  • The Tasting Room - 9 min walk
  • Seneca Harbor - 10 min walk
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 11 min walk
  • Castel Grisch Winery - 6 min drive
  • Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Idlwilde Inn

Upscale bed & breakfast near Watkins Glen State Park
Free full breakfast, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Idlwilde Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Idlwilde Inn include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Idlwilde Inn
Idlwilde Inn Watkins Glen
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Idlwilde Inn Bed & breakfast
Idlwilde Inn Bed & breakfast Watkins Glen

Frequently asked questions

Is Idlwilde Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idlwilde Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Idlwilde Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Idlwilde Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Idlwilde Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of The Tasting Room and Watkins Glen State Park. Seneca Harbor and Watkins Glen Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 468 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 468 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 468 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 468 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 468 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A classic home in a beautiful setting! The service was great, we would definitely recommend Idlwilde!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have liked to stay and extra day but the room was taken . The breakfast was excellent gourmet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet historical property with views of the lake..very enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but the property, room, hosts and breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, breakfast was delicious and it was a relaxing experience. We would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and quiet. Marcus is a fantastic host and very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with family
This beautiful old home has been converted into a beautiful historic in. We’ve stayed there several times, in fact we got married there! It’s always in pristine condition. Spa services we used is only the registered massage, but it was excellent too. The staff are unbelievably perfect. The food is exceptional. I would recommend this to anybody! It’s worth a visit to go and see it for yourself.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay here. Excellent house, hospitality, grounds, staff, food, rooms, views - you name it. Close to downtown Watkins Glen. It is safe, quiet, and relaxing. We’ll go again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Orange Village

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views overlooking Lake Seneca and unique gazebo and gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

herman

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Mullica Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at their beautiful B&B. Marcus couldn't have been more accommodating and Elin's breakfast were awesome! Their historic home was so fun to stay in. We were close to the many hikes, falls and wineries along the lake. Great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nanci

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old mansion with a lot of charm. We wanted a private bathroom and were in a very small room by the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful place to stay. Marcus is an attentive host and makes everyone feel special and welcome. I particularly appreciated that he permitted me to use his L2 charger for my electric car. Would love to come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. The breakfasts were amazing!! We loved the location and the incredible views from the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Breathable Escape!
We loved staying here. The bed was super comfortable in our room and the breakfasts were delish! The host, Marcus, was very attentive and the house is fantastic. We stayed over in the carriage house but the big house had so many rooms with things to entertain you! A huge wrap around porch and an enclosed gazebo with its own wine cork puller! We really loved the feel and beauty of this place. The view was a bit covered over by fully grown trees, just some peeks through, and those peeks were fabulous, but the landscaping around the house made up for it. So many places to sit and BREATHE! I bet the full view is gorgeous once the leaves fall! OOOH, and I bet the fall up there is gorgeous also!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I felt at home during our stay. Your place is beautiful and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed our breakfasts on the front porch every morning. Hopefully we both get to see the legendary E Street Band in 2024 🎸
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Narberth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is wonderful, the staff are welcoming, friendly and incredible. Hot water, excellent water pressure and well equipped for plug ins. The breakfast is homemade and fantastic! The service is 5 star and unmatchable. Can’t wait to go back. Cycling, wineries and fantastic food options. Fell in love with Idlwilde and Watkins Glen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023