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Idlwilde Inn

One Lakeview Ave, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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Idlwilde Inn
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Jamesville, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This is such a beautiful place we come back every year. Our favorite room is the Master Suite it is immaculate and huge with the perfect porch and a deck with an amazing view. The owners, Maria and John are gracious, kind and friendly and we enjoy seeing them as much as we do our stay! The house is a... More

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Matawan, New Jersey
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Weve stayed here every year for the past 7 or so and love it. It's such a beautiful place and makes you feel the grandeur of what it must have been back in the day. Last stay we were in the carriage house... But I definitely prefer the main house. Best room is the one with the wraparound porch and... More

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Huntington Beach, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

What a beautiflu home! The owner Maria is a wonderful person. She took us on a tour of the house and told us the history. She made the best apple pancakes for breakfast. We would stay there again! Great location for wine tasting.

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Mechanicsville, Virginia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

What a beautiful B&B! Period home with a wonderful atmosphere. Bedrooms are spacious and well appointed, and public rooms are lovely. We felt at home and were treated like friends. Maria is a fabulous host and cook and adjusted for allergies with ease. Where else can you complement an omlette and then be given a personal lesson in how to... More

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King of Prussia, PA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011

We have stayed at the Idlwilde every Labor Day weekend for a decade - I can't say that about too many places in the U.S. - but this is a special place owned and operated by very sepcial people. The Van den Hurks and the Castellana's are superlative hosts. Their breakfast fare is without par and the will guide, direct... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011

Since I am new to the "bed and breakfast" scene, I arrived at Idlwilde not exactly sure what to expect. We chose to stay here because we were intrigued by the peaceful experience promised in reviews we read for Idlwilde and were looking for a place where we could really relax. My first impression upon arriving at the beautiful Victorian... More

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Yonkers, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011
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I just recently spent the holiday weekend at Idlwilde Inn and loved every minute of my stay. The inn is very charming and the wrap- around porch was the perfect place to kick back and relax after a fun filled day. My room was very clean, comfortable, quiet, and beautifully furnished. Breakfast each morning was delicious and plentiful. The innkeepers... More

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Buffalo, New York
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2011
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We recently stayed in the inn for a concert weekend. Normally we travel to the area each year and stay at a B and B closer to Ithaca. Because we wanted to stay close to the concert area, we chose this inn. While the location is beautiful, and the inn has lots of potential, our accomodations left much to be... More

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Arlington, VA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2010
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Beautiful inn and view of the lake. Close enough to walk to town but steep enough to want to drive. The staff is overly accommodating. They stayed up well past check in time when we hit traffic and weren't arriving until almost 11pm. The owners come to each table during breakfast and help you figure out what to see, where... More

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Stamford, Connecticut
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2010
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We had a wonderful time. The house is absolutely beautiful, the innkeepers have done a great job restoring the mansion. We loved it and will be back!!

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One Lakeview Ave, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Price range (per night):* 97 AUD - 257 AUD

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