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Housing

  • Owens House   Owens House   Photo by ESL Staff
  • Owens House   kitchen   Photo by ESL Staff
  • Owens House   bedroom   Photo by ESL Staff
  • Council House   Council House   Photo by ESL Staff
  • Council House   kitchen   Photo by ESL Staff
  • Council House   bedroom   Photo by ESL Staff
  • King House   King House   Photo by ESL Staff
  • King House   kitchen   Photo by ESL Staff
  • King House   bedroom   Photo by ESL Staff
  • Carlsen House   Carlsen House   Photo by ESL Staff
  • Carlsen House   kitchen   Photo by ESL Staff
  • Carlsen House   bedroom   Photo by ESL Staff
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Lodging for 42 visiting users is available at the Eastern Shore Lab.  Each of the four 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 housing rules which must be followed to provide a safe and clean living environment for all guests.

Owens House

**NOTE: Current construction of new housing facility will replace Owens in 2022***

The Owens House is a 4,000 sq. ft., 2-story house, converted from a single-family dwelling with a total sleeping capacity of 25 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 15 bunks. Two restroom and shower facilities are located on each floor.

Council House

***NOTE: This Facility is Currently Unavailable for Visitors for 2022 Due to Construction***

The Council House is a 1,135 sq. ft. 1-story house with a total sleeping capacity of 6 people. There are 3 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each room. One restroom is shared between occupants.

King House

The King House is a 1,800 sq. ft. 2-story house with a total sleeping capacity of 6 people.  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 Carlsen House is a 1,456 sq ft. 2-story house with a total sleeping capacity of 5 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

If you are expecting personal calls, the phone numbers are listed below.

  • Owens House phone: 757-787-5838
  • Council House phone: 757-302-2098
  • King House phone: 757-787-5563
  • Carlsen House phone: 757-787-5867

Dining

Each of the four housing 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 housing rules which must be followed to provide a safe and clean living environment for all guests.

Rates

Daily Rate: $20/night

For housing reservations, contact:
Sean Fate
757-787-5575