Channel Bass Inn And Restaurant, Chincoteague

Channel Bass Inn And Restaurant - A historic B&B with Japanese gardens, chef-prepared meals, and complimentary beach amenities

Located on Main Street, this veteran and woman-owned Chincoteague hotel combines a micro-restaurant with intimate accommodations run by trained chefs with over 65 years of culinary experience. The Channel Bass Inn features individually soundproofed rooms, with no two guest rooms sharing common walls. Each accommodation includes triple-sheeted beds, fluffy bathrobes, Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms with luxury toiletries. The property serves a three-course breakfast with local specialties like Crab Quiche and fresh-baked scones, plus traditional afternoon tea overlooking Japanese gardens. All guests receive complimentary bicycles, backpacks, beach equipment, binoculars, and bird books. The restaurant offers four distinct dining services, featuring hyper-local ingredients in weekly changing menus. The property sits 49.5 miles from Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional airport, with easy access to Assateague Island's wild ponies and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

Pros

Each guest room is soundproofed with no shared walls for maximum privacy

Japanese gardens and pond provide scenic views during meals

Chef-owners prepare changing weekly menus using hyper-local ingredients

Complimentary beach and outdoor activity equipment available for guest use

Cons

Check-in after 7 PM incurs an additional $25 service charge

49.5 miles distance from nearest regional airport