The Channel Bass Inn was built as a private home in 1892, by Mr. John Winder, a former Mayor of Chincoteague, and since the 1920s has been in continuous use as a hotel, country inn, or bed and breakfast. This grand old 6,800 sq. ft. home, amid gorgeous perennial gardens, offers the Island visitor peaceful, beautifully furnished accommodations. The rooms are spacious and quiet, and have comfortable sitting areas for reading and relaxing – some of them have a distant view of the Chincoteague Bay. A noteworthy feature of the Channel Bass Inn is that no two guestrooms share a common wall. That, together with the exceptional soundproofing, ensures peace and privacy and a good night’s rest for all our guests.

When the weather is cool, a pellet stove burns brightly in the main fireplace – a cozy place to enjoy a glass of wine with other guests. There’s a TV in the sitting room, if you want to keep up with the outside world. Otherwise, choose a book from our ample selection – if you don’t get to finish it, there’s a good chance we’ll let you take it home with you. Or perhaps you’d like to tinkle on the piano in the dining room. Weather permitting, breakfast and afternoon tea are served on a side porch overlooking the Japanese gardens and the pond. The trickle of the fountain provides a soothing background sound – the occasional splash is the ducks jumping in for their refreshing morning dip! Our resident backyard cats know to keep their distance! For the early risers, our gardens are a wonderfully restful place to sit and enjoy a first cup of coffee and observe the interplay of our local wildlife.