Lodging for 50-52 visiting users is available at the Eastern Shore Lab.  Each of the three lodging facilities described below has a full service kitchen with dining area.  Standard appliances and cookware are available, but all food must be brought by guests.  Washers and dryers are available for use free of charge in each building.  Linens are available upon request but must be washed, dried and folded prior to departure.  At check-in, all users will be given a list of logding rules which must be followed to retain the priviledge of using ESL lodging facilities.

Owens House

The Owens House is a 4,000 sq. ft., 2-story house, converted from a single-family dwelling. Total sleeping capacity is 30 people. The downstairs has 3 private rooms, each with a single bed; 1 room with 4 beds; and one room with 3 beds. The upstairs has 3 large rooms with a total of 20 bunks. Two restroom and shower facilities are located on each floor. Handicap access to the lower floor is provided.

Council House

The Council House is a 1,135 sq. ft. 1-story rancher. Total sleeping capacity is 6 people. There are 3 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each room. One restroom is shared between occupants. This building is handicap accessible.

King House

The King House is a 1,800 sq. ft. two-story house with a sleeping capacity of 6 – 8.  There are four bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have two beds each. The remaining two bedrooms have a full size bed each. Two restrooms are shared between occupants. 

Carlsen House

The Carlesen House is a 1456 sq ft. two-story house with sleeping capacity of 5-6 people. There are three bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have two twin beds each. The remaining bedroom has a full size bed. One restroom is shared between occupants.

Phone

There is a telephone in each dormitory. After hours there is no one in the administration building to answer the phone. If you are expecting personal calls, the dormitory number should be used.

• Owens House phone: 757-787-5838
• Council House phone: 757-302-2098
• King House phone: 757-787-5563
• Carlsen House phone: 757-787-5869
  

   

Dining

Each of the three lodging facilities has a full service kitchen with dining area.  Standard appliances and cookware are available, but all food must be brought by guests.

Linens

Linens are available upon request but must be washed, dried and folded prior to departure.  Washers and dryers are available for use free of charge in each building.

Rules

At check-in, all users will be given a list of logding rules which must be followed to retain the priviledge of using ESL lodging facilities.

Rates

Daily Rate: $15/night, Weekly Rate (7 days and over) $10/night