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Idlwilde Inn

4.0 star property
The idyllic retreat near Watkins Glen State Park offers a peaceful escape with hearty morning meals and natural beauty surrounding the property

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Idlwilde Inn provides a tranquil getaway amid the natural beauty of Watkins Glen State Park. Guests start their day with a full breakfast before relaxing in the library or exploring the garden. The attentive staff enhances the experience with their helpful service.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 6)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 8)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 9)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 10)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Private Bathroom (Room 14) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Private Bathroom (Room 14)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Watkins Glen, Idlwilde Inn is in a rural area. 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. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Watkins Glen travel guide
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Map
1 Lakeview Ave, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891

What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen State Park, New York
    Watkins Glen State Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wood deck and building in the Finger Lakes overlooking vineyards and Seneca Lake
    The Tasting Room
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sunset at Seneca Lake, New York
    Seneca Harbor
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Watkins Glen Beach
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • International Motor Racing Research Center
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

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
  • Dunkin'
    19 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
  • An electric car charging station, concierge services, and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and bicycle tour information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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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Idlwilde Inn
Idlwilde Inn Watkins Glen
Idlwilde Watkins Glen
Idlwilde Inn Watkins Glen
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?

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?

Check-out 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 International Motor Racing Research Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Idlwilde Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 482 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very friendly and have is great recommendations for restaurants and wineries (with a discount for guests)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! Marcus was friendly and very helpful in making sure our stay was perfect. He gave recommendations on food, wineries, things to do, etc. The common areas were decorated beautifully and filled with games and puzzles. Breakfast every morning was delicious and a great way start to our day. The location is close to downtown. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

8/10 Good

Natarajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

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

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

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

Mildred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robb

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

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

John

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

Geoff

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

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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with a personable and helpful host. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Peaceful place for our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a pleasure to stay here. Attentive host and charming property. Best of Watkins Glen!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

Colin

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

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, owner was great and met some very nice guests
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! You can see the care that the proprietors, Marcus & Elin put into the property. So many wonderful details, that we really appreciated. Being greeted by Stella, also made our stay quite happy. The breakfast was amazing, and every day was something different. From start to finish, everything was perfect. I highly recommend and would absolutely stay there again. It was worth every penny.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Host. Well furnished. Great Breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, it is perfect. I hightly recommand it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024