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

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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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 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

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

Spacious antique filled guest room with private entrance, private large bath, sitting area, kitchenette, multi outdoor shared porch space, 2nd Floor and located 2 blocks to Watkins Glen pubs & restaurants, Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake ....FUN!! This historic home is located on the west hill and overlooks Seneca Lake. Built as a retirement home by Fox Holden, a financier of the Elmira Water Sanitarium & 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 deadlock

About the area

Watkins Glen

Located in Watkins Glen, this apartment is on a lake. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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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 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on a lake, 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).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was nice , key pad didn’t light up/ had to figure it out in the dark .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Phil S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watkins glen

Nice little stay in downtown Watkins glen 2blocks from main st of downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed, found another rental the next day.

We arrived late and couldn’t fine some somewhere else to stay until the next day. The smell and decor was definitely from the 1800s, along with our sheets with a hole in them! Cleanliness wasn’t good, carpet was dirty with some random hair, Dust and crumbs on the buffet. There is way to do antiques, this isn’t it. It’s a shame, this place could be nice if decorated and cleaned up. The worst was the yellow body fluids on the wall next to the toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart G.

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

Great place

Perfect location, comfortable outdoor seating area, quiet and charming. All that you could ask for and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location to downtown

We had a nice stay for our anniversary. The definite perk is being a block or so from “downtown” Watkins Glen. In the spirit of transparency, this is a singular room with a private entrance and private bathroom. It worked out for us since we weren’t there much and just needed a place to sleep. But the “sitting area” is a small loveseat 1 foot from the bed and the “kitchenette” is a small fridge and microwave on top of the dresser. There is also no tv, which I realize is not listed in the amenities, but something we usually assume is included. Again, didn’t impact our stay much but we didn’t realize the layout from the description/pics (pics have changed since we rented and it does appear a bit more clear now). All that said, would stay again for the location alone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steve M.

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

6 hours at the glen

No frills place, perfectly functional for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Beautiful views

A great room just above the town. Centrally located. The room was comfortable and spacious. The bathroom was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Weekend stay review

We enjoyed our weekend at this lovely home. It was very close to shops/pubs/and Watkins Glen State Park. It was clean and quiet and comfy with a roomy lovely bathroom. Our only issues were that there isn’t a sink for kitchenette area.. it did have a single use Keurig type coffee maker and a dorm size fridge which was fine for essentials. Also no closet area with just 1 hook and 1 suitcase stand. Would we go back? Yep. It was overall a lovely experience and the owner was able to be reached promptly if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

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

Great for a short stay

It’s a nice small place. It’s just a bedroom and a bathroom with a mini fridge and coffee maker. It also has a nice deck for sitting outside if the weather permits. very short, walk into town, so if you’re looking not to drive and go out it’s perfect, the only negative visits almost straight, uphill on the way back .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karl A.

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

Lofty Perch Above Watkins Glen

This was our first Vrbo experience, so we didn't know what to expect. Watkins Glen turned out to be a delightful destination. Our accommodations in an old house above the town were better than expected. It was a fantastic location just a few blocks from downtown WG and a short hop to WG State Park. Pluses: location; comfortable bed; nice bathroom; host's tips; quiet. Minuses: top of fridge coated in dust; no TP upon arrival; no mention of a long set of stairs to the second floor (which would be very difficult for elderly or infirm guests to climb); only one hook for hanging clothes. We didn't know how much interaction with the host there should be - there was minimal contact. Overall, we were very satisfied. We like old houses, history, and nature. WG did not disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S., Buffalo, NY

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

Quiet place to relax

The property was exactly as described in the listing. Very clean and easy access. All necessary amenities were provided. Very quiet and peaceful at night. Served very well as a place to rest at night. The host had great communication and quick to respomd with any questions Directions and access were easily understood. I would recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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Hosted by Karen

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