AMAZING!!! This is a true gem with a country feel yet close to it all. The owners Peter and Aimé are attentive host and they made us feel welcome as their guests. We stayed in the very special Mexican Room and the ceilings of the room were my absolute favorite. The Watson Inn is close to hiking trails, numerous lakes and close to Prescott town square. As I sat on the back porch the gentle glide of the swing made me feel world away. The Inn is surrounded by boulders and it is super special. The art work at the Inn is fun and made by the creative spirit of Peter and Aimé's daughter. Another bonus is their dog Precious. I will definitely be returning and we are looking forward to returning to the Inn tonight for a gourmet dinner made by the world renowned chief Peter! read more

Watson Lake Inn - Photo of the Mexican Room - Cooking Schools Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

See all

Look, I had taken a class from the chef at Watson lake inn with a few friends. My husband purchased a gift certificate for Christmas 2021 so that I could go again. I registered for a class but I got Covid and had to call at the last minute when I realized what was going on, then in June 2022 I contacted him to ask when I could take another class because I had been trying to get in and use gift certificate and he said no refunds, the gift certificate from my husband was voided, because they were not contacted within 72 hours. I guess I should have gone and spread the virus.... I was thinking about everyone else in the class and decided not to go! I wanted to take the cheese making class, but keeping my 100$ gift from my husband is "cheesy"!! read more

My wife and I spent 3 nights at the Inn in mid August. We stayed in the Mexican themed room. When brought to our room it was quite warm. Our host Peter opened a window and turned on a fan. We had no air conditioning and spent a restless warm night with a noisy fan. Pillows were worn out and flat. Sleeping-in is a problem if you want breakfast. Peter serves at 8 AM. Our second night was much the same and I finally asked Peter to adjust the air conditioning which came on sporadically but still not really enough to make the room comfortable. Our room was clean and nicely appointed. A dresser would have been nice. We lived out of our suitcases. Breakfasts were ample and there were obvious touches of an experienced chef. We paid extra for a dinner on our second night. As usual Peter is thoughtful and his table setting, attention to detail, and cleanliness are beyond reproach. Our entrée was surprisingly plain and a bit sparse. It is obvious that Peter and his family work diligently to present a beautiful environment. I hope this review is helpful to visitors and The Watson Lake Inn. read more

This is a nice little place. It has a pleasant ambiance and is very convenient to the lakes. The hosts are friendly and considerate and breakfasts (we had three times) are really good. Food quantity is ample, creative and extremely tasty. Only two items kept it from getting a better rating. The weather was unusually hot and the a/c system had trouble keeping up. The room we had could have also used a dresser to avoid living out of suitcases. I would stay there again. read more

What a wonderful property! Stayed over Memorial Day weekend, hiking right out the backdoor, a lovely porch swing, and the host family is beyond wonderful! We enjoyed learning how to make cheese in a class with the Chef/Proprietor and then eating what we made with some fabulous pairings. Chef Peter and his lovely wife were so warm and caring. Breakfast was a knock out every morning! Do yourself a favor and book a relaxing stay and be sure to take a cooking class! read more

During our 9-day trip to Arizona including the Grand Canyon, we stayed at five different hotels/B&B's. Our stay at Watson Lake Inn was among the best overall experiences we had, too bad we only had but one night there. Peter and Aime (and their pup Precious) are as friendly and kind as any hosts you will ever meet. And while our timing and schedule did not allow us to enjoy much time there, their home is beautiful with multiple opportunities to enjoy time there including sitting outside on the large deck or watching TV in the spacious family room. The breakfast that Chef Peter prepared was delicious with no detail overlooked. The homemade biscuits with homemade peach jam from their peach tree made me want more than the two that I had. We would love to return if our travels bring us to Prescott again. read more

See all

Really cute little place with amazing owners. The Watson Lake Inn is only about ten minutes from downtown Prescott, so the location is perfect. You can hike in about 15 minutes to the north portion of Watson Lake- which is the stunning rock formation side of the lake. We booked the German room and the Mexican room which share a wall. German room faces West- so sunset views, while the Mexican room faces East, with a sunrise view. They were both reasonably priced with the Mexican room being slightly bigger than the German room. I felt that the walls were a bit thin ( the head of each bed shares a wall), so be considerate/aware of being loud in your room. My husband, daughter and I took one room, while my parents had the other. Just remember that the walls are thin.... Owners, Chef Peter and his wife Aime live on site with their two children and dog, Precious. Super cute family! They were hosting a special dinner event the evening we arrived and both kids were helping with the event. This is the perfect family for a B&B. We did stay with our 3 month old baby, but the website does state that children under ten are not permitted... in guessing because it's close quarters and noise carries. We were the only guests for the night we stayed, so the owners made an exception. They were really cute with the baby- Aime held her and even the dog Precious gave some love. The stay included a breakfast cooked by Chef Peter- read his bio on the website.. pretty impressive stuff. We had homemade muesli, fresh bread, fresh baked rolls, jam and a really nice French toast. Chef Peter and his wife serve and take care of you the entire meal- really relaxing. The building also has a really pretty porch as well as a lower porch deck which had we stayed longer, im sure we would have utilized for a meal or for chatting/having drinks. During the booking process Chef Peter was really responsive and made sure our check in and arrival went smoothly. My recommendation for the Watson Lake Inn- make a bigger sign at the entrance! The little "open" sign is easy to miss. Also, my mother is adding this one - provide fudge without nuts. Lol. Chef Peter had homemade fudge in each room... apparently an assortment of fudges next time would make my mother happy ;) read more

Watson Lake Inn - French toast and berries with local squash and sausage - Cooking Schools Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

See all

We were delighted with our stay here at Watson Lake Inn B&B. Peter's special touches and his expertise as an International Chef was highly appreciated, as we enjoyed his breakfast so much! Super delicious and we will plan to come back to enjoy one of his dinners and cooking classes! Definitely recommending to all! Jan & Jim read more

Where to begin to gush about this gorgeous Inn and the wonderful couple that run it! Peter and Aime', the property, views, rooms and expertly prepared breakfast could not have been more perfect! We had the best time and are sure to return soon. Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven with us! read more

A real treasure off the 89, a bed and breakfast ran by a professional chef and his wonderful family. Beautiful views from each room and patio seating gives the feel of being in the wilderness without city encroachment. Each room has a different theme and nicely decorated. Breakfast makes you feel that you are in a 5 Star establishment. We opted for an evening meal that far exceeded expectations. Originally, the fudge provided upon check in had our attention, but the personality and hospitality won our hearts. We will definitely want to stay here again. read more