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The Watson House
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  • Inn Details

    Featured on The Learning Channel's "Romantic Escapes", the Watson House is a recently restored Victorian Country home built in the late 1800's by David Robert Watson. Nestled in the heart of Chincoteague, it is within walking distance from favorite shops and restaurants. Guestrooms are tastefully and individually decorated with charming Victorian and Country antiques, nostalgic pieces, wicker and many other special touches. For those fun-minded adventurers, complimentary use of bicycles is offered to explore the beautiful islands. Virginia's only resort island, Chincoteague is world famous for its wild ponies that roam Assateague's seashore. Chincoteague is the gateway to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore. A visit to Chincoteague Island is sure to leave you with memories you will cherish forever.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Radio

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Fax Machine

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Guest refrigerator, free use of bicycles, beach chairs, and beach towels, binoculars

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    Nightly Rate

    $140 - $175

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00pm    Check out: 11:00am

    • Minimum stay: weekends and in season

    • Deposit amount required: Valid credit card #

    • Cancellations: 2 weeks cancellation required or credit card charged for total amount

    • Open all year round: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Mimosa's served with breakfast

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Children over 10

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • AAA
      Percent off: 5%

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30

    • Serving location: Side Porch, Breakfast/dining area

    Signature Dish

    Almond Streusel French Toast
    Baked French Toast, topped with almonds sugar and butter.

    Special meal options

    • Dietary Restrictions

    Additional food services

    • Tea and Biscotti's

    Recipes

    Soup

    Shrimp Egg Drop Soup
    Serves: 3
    Prep time: 10 mins

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  • Location Type

    • Island

    • Small town

    City

    • Washington

    • Distance to city: 170 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take Route 175 East from Route 13 and drive 11 miles straight into Chincoteague. At signal light turn left and we are 1/3 mile on right

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Beach

    • Nature area

    • Assateague Natl Seashore

    • Wild Ponies

    • Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • Shopping

    • Swimming

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    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I recently spent a wonderful week-end with our son and daughter-in-law at the Watson House in Chincoteague, Virginia. This charming victorian home met and exceeded all of our expectations. Bob and Carole Mabin, the owners, were a wealth of information about the area and the breakfasts were most delicious. We would highly recommend the B&B to anyone who would like a getaway to a more quiet, charming era.

    The Watson House

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Bob & Carol were great hosts & gave great suggestions of things to do during our stay.

    Fantastic weekend!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Had a marvelous time at The Watson House. Breakfasts were, to put it mildly, incredible. And Bob and Carole could not have been more perfect hosts. Highly recommended.

    Possibly the friendliest place in Chincoteague

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My wife and I selected this place at the last minute and were very lucky. The innkeepers are extremely accommodating and helpful and really made our short time in Chincoteague better than it otherwise would have been. We'd never been to Virginia's Eastern Shore before, but the innkeepers volunteered all kinds of information and advice. They lend out all sorts of things to their guests as well--bikes, park passes, binoculars, etc.-- and will even let you return them after check out time. The house itself is well-kept and in as good a shape as one can expect a structure to be in after more than a century on the sea coast. The rooms are generally a bit small, and the couch in the Bay View where we stayed is more form than function, but these are just nit-picks that really didn't detract from our experience. The one actual negative about our whole experience was that the toilet in our bathroom had a flange that wasn't sealing properly and it would top-off the tank every hour or so and that made it a little hard to sleep. I suspect they'll fix that. Breakfast was delicious, fresh baked biscuits, muffins, french toast, sausage, fruit, and yogurt. They have free tea and coffee available pretty much all day. If we're ever back in Chincoteague I wouldn't think twice about staying there again.

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    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Always a great stay at the Watson House. Carole & Bob think of every little detail. Fine food,fine accommodations and best of all fine conversation. Best place to stay in Chincoteague. Rain or shine. Ken & Jeanne M.

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