Located in Watkins Glen, Idlwilde Inn is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor. .This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Watkins Glen State Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Watkins Glen Beach.
Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Greater Rochester Intl. Airport (ROC) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 17 min walk
Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - 11 min walk
Jerlando's Ristorante - 11 min walk
Pudgies Pizza - 13 min walk
Seneca Harbor Station - 9 min walk
About this property
Idlwilde Inn
Victorian bed & breakfast in Watkins Glen with free breakfast
Idlwilde Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this Victorian bed & breakfast include wedding services, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Things to do
Bicycle tours
Library
Private wine tours
Wine tours
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
No lift
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Electric bike charging
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
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
Cribs (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
This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
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Reviews
Idlwilde Inn Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This a very large BnB which is particularly nice in that guests are not on top of each other. There is plenty of space in this beautifully restored home. 3 floors, most with private bathrooms and some with really nice additional spaces. The views of the latke from our room, the front porch and the rest of the property were great. There are games and activities available both indoors and out. Very friendly and comfortable.
Very unique experience to stay in an old house. Maintained very well. Lots of places to read and relax with many choices of indoor and outdoor games. Breakfast was very good and one can choose a seating in various parts of the property
Elin and Marcus were incredible hosts. Their home is a true gem that will transport you in time. The attention to detail is incredible. Their recommendations on wineries and other unique places in town to visit were spot on and Marcus was a text or email away at all times. Elins brunch was delicious;perfect way to start our day. Would definitely come back!
Very cozy and quiet. Marcus is a fantastic host and very attentive.
George
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Geoff
Travelled with family
2 June 2024
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.