About the Islands
Chincoteague and Assateague are two unique barrier islands that sit between the Virginia mainland and the Atlantic Ocean. Assateague stretches for 37 miles (60 km) along the Maryland and Virginia coast and is home to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, the Assateague State Park, and the Assateague National Seashore Park.
Chincoteague, on the other hand, is the largest of the smaller islands situated between Assateague and the mainland. It encapsulates a long and shallow bay called Chincoteague Bay. Interestingly, Chincoteague was originally a barrier island until the mid-1800s when Assateague migrated so far south that it shielded Chincoteague from the ocean.
Life on Assateague Island is ever-changing, shaped by ocean winds, waves, and natural forces. Visitors can explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests, and coastal bays. Whether you want to watch wild ponies, birds, or deer, or simply rest, relax, and enjoy the edge of the continent, Assateague offers a unique experience in harmony with nature.
About the Inn
Since the early 1960s Chincoteague has been a wildly popular tourist destination. Known for its pristine beaches, delicious seafood, and wild ponies, beach enthusiasts flocked to the town. The Watson Guest House, a bed and breakfast across the street from the Inn at Poplar Corner, was owned by a local family, the Sneads, who were so blessed with guests they bought two other cottages in the early 1990s to accommodate them. However, they still didn’t have enough rooms for their prospective guests so in 1995 the Sneads decided to build a Victorian inn across the street from the Watson House! The architectural model for the Inn at Poplar Corner was a breathtaking historic Victorian in Suffolk, Virginia.
About the Owners
Interested in all things Victorian, owners Diana Snigurowicz and Claude Steinberg, are pictured here at a Jane Austen ball. In August 2024, the Inn will be brought back to its full glory as a bed and breakfast. Diana, an inventive baker and passionate foodie, is a retired librarian who worked at the Library of Congress for over 20 years. She is the onsite manager, providing guests with appetizing breakfasts and baking up delectable treats for afternoon teas. Her husband Claude, a foodie in his own right, is a web analyst. He makes sure the Inn is in good working order. Longtime visitors and lovers of Chincoteague Island, Diana and Claude can both offer guests a wealth of information on activities and sight seeing to make your stay extra special.
Reservation & Cancellation Policies
Room Rates: A three-night minimum stay is required during the summer and on holiday weekends. Daily rates are based on double occupancy and include breakfast and use of bikes and beach equipment. Taxes and gratuities are not included. For a child under the age of two (2), a free crib is available. For an additional child over the age of two (2) or adult that stays in a room, there is a $40 charge that includes a daily breakfast and rollaway cot. There is a limit of three (3) persons per room, and advance notice is required for additional persons.
To secure your booking not made through Booking.com, a credit card and a one night deposit is necessary. Guests pay in full the day of their arrival.
Cancellation Policy: A fourteen (14) day cancellation notice is required for a full refund. See Booking.com for additional cancellation policies.
Check-in time is 3 pm. Please check with us if you want to arrive earlier.
Check-out time is 11 am.
Made-to-order breakfast is served between 7 and 10 am. Preferred breakfast dining time and made-to-order menu choices are made at the time of check-in and can be changed at any time with a 24 hour notice.
The Poplar Inn is smoke-free, please refrain from smoking anywhere on the property.
COVID-19 Safety: Our staff and cleaning procedures follow enhanced COVID-19 safety guidelines. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant are provided throughout the Inn.