A cozy antique filled 1 bedroom getaway with private entrance, private bathroom, sitting area, kitchenette, multi outdoor shared porch space & located on the side hill overlooking Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake plus 2 blocks to famous Watkins Glen State Park. This historic home was built as a retirement home by Fox Holden, a financier of a Water Sanitarium in Elmira NY and most notable by being the financier of the Spiritual Movement in New York State.
Property manager
Karen
Property amenities
Internet
Internet access
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Hair dryer
Soap
Entertainment
Smart TV
Books
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Near laundromat
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Fitness facilities nearby
Parasailing nearby
Fishing nearby
Swimming nearby
Ice skating nearby
Water skiing nearby
Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Water tubing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Watkins Glen, NY
What's nearby
The Tasting Room - 6 min walk
Watkins Glen State Park - 6 min walk
Seneca Harbor - 9 min walk
Watkins Glen Beach - 6 min drive
Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive
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!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 1890 Inn...Private entrance & bath, porches, lake view, pubs & history! located?
Situated in Watkins Glen, 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 mi (2 km).
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C.
11 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a long weekend
Perfect accommodation for a long weekend. Clean and conveniently located to the shops, restaurants and hiking.
Jennifer C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
29 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for weekend getaway.
Charming property close to downtown and the park. Host was responsive, we would definitely stay here again!
Laura S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Paula Brach B.
25 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Watkins Glen
This was a cozy place to stay. I thought there would be access to the main downstairs just to look around, but no, alas. The view of Seneca Lake was lovely! The bed was comfy with a nice mattress and pillows but awkward for older folks (us!) getting in and out of bed with the knobs on the bed rails. My biggest concern was the only sink access in the bathroom. I did not feel comfortable washing coffee grounds or rinsing dishes in the bathroom sink because I was concerned about the plumbing. So we had coffee in the room one day and sought it elsewhere other days. I would still recommend it with these caveats. Lovely location!
Karen was great!
I would recommend anyone this place , so nice, quiet and clean.. i will definitely visit the area again 😊
Maritza
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Milissa L.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little GetAway
Beautiful setting. So close to all of the sightseeing!! Enjoy!
Milissa L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Craig J., Buffalo. NY
4 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Clean
The location is amazing! It's so close to plenty of shops and restaurants and Watkins Glen is a great home base to venture up either side of Seneca Lake for wine tasting. We had no problems walking anywhere we wanted to go from the property, but if you're not familiar with the area, be aware that there are some steep hills in Watkins Glen that may be difficult for some people to walk.
The property was clean and the fridge, microwave, and shower worked really well. However, I'm giving this property 4 stars for two reasons. First, the TV/WiFi. The TV only seemed to work with the internet and the WiFi in the room wasn't great. When we first got in the TV wasn't connecting at all. I messaged the host and they responded quickly but by the time they did it started working. Then we experienced intermittent connection issues and long periods where it would freeze and buffer every 15 seconds or so the rest of the stay. I was able to cast my phone to the TV and stream from there. May not be a big deal for someone but my girlfriend needs the TV on to sleep so it was a big deal for us and luckily I found a workaround.
The second issue was that there were no towels. I messaged the host and they told us where they should be. By that time we were out and when we got back I only saw an empty spot where they said the towels should be. It was kind of late so the next morning we just bought some. I'm sure the host would have brought them but we didn't want to wait.
Craig J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
shawn k.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The property is perfectly located on a hill with a beautiful lake view from the large wrap around terrace. It is a short walk to the downtown area with tons of food and beverage choices and a close walk to the lake. The owner was super nice and stopped by to meet us and made various local recommendations we loved. We will be back!
shawn k.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Mary L.
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Missing a few nice touches
The room was clean enough. The sheet was too small for two adults and didn’t fit the bed. No extra linens provided. Only 2 towels and 2 washcloth’s for two of us for 3 nights stay. Chairs in the room were well warn. It provided a basic place for us to enjoy the area but could be a little better.
Mary L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Elizabeth K.
11 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet place to stay
Quiet neighborhood, first floor room.
Elizabeth K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steven C.
21 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A Great place to stay
Close enough to town but quite and quaint.
Steven C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Jacob G.
2 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but still peaceful
It’s just a short walk to town (albeit down a steep hill). The room and bathroom was nice and we didn’t hear a lot of noise while we were there.
The only thing that prevented us from giving it a five star rating is that the refrigerator in the room shut off, made loud popping noises what as it expanded and contracted, which was disruptive to sleep. Now that someone has mentioned it I’m confident the owner will take care of that and the next person will have a five star stay :-)