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Your Guide to the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine

St. Augustine is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established city in the U.S. – it’s a city where the past is always present. You’ll feel it in the Spanish Colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and historic landmarks that seem to pop up around every corner. One of the most fascinating places to dive into the city’s story

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Anastasia Beach on Anastasia Island St. Augustine

The BEST Things to do on Anastasia Island

Anastasia Island is a must-see destination when on vacation in the St. Augustine area – and it’s not even very far from our Bed and Breakfast in the Historic District. This barrier island lies just east of the city and is a 14-mile-long island that is, on average, about a mile in width. Bordered by

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Visit the st. Augustine lighthouse

Visit the St. Augustine Lighthouse

The St. Augustine Lighthouse is a must-see on a visit to the nation’s oldest city! This private non-profit serves as an educational maritime museum today and played an important role in the history of St. Augustine. A part of the nation’s oldest port, the St. Augustine Lighthouse has played a part in many eras of

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Beaches in St. Augustine near our bed and breakfast

Spend the Day at the Best Beaches in St. Augustine

The beaches in St. Augustine are spectacular: white silky sands, bright, sparkling blue waters, and stunning vistas stretching for miles. The Sunshine State is the perfect place to plan your next getaway where the uniform is flip-flops, bathing suits, and swim trunks. However, when you choose St. Augustine for your destination vacation, you’ll also love

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Plan Your Romantic Getaway From Orlando to St. Augustine, Florida this year and stay at our beautiful bed and breakfast

Plan Your Romantic Getaway From Orlando to St. Augustine

Florida couples hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a few days on a weekend getaway or midweek trip should consider heading from Orlando to St. Augustine—an idyllic destination steeped in history and romance. Located just two hours from Orlando, this historic gem provides the perfect backdrop for romantic dinners, immersive

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St. Augustine Trolley near our bed and breakfast

Hop On and Off the St. Augustine Trolley

A St. Augustine trolley tour is a fun and convenient way to see many of the historic sites throughout the city without having to walk or drive. There are many incredible places to visit when you come to the oldest city in the nation. You can explore locations like Castillo de San Marcos, the Lightner

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Forgotten Tonic and more romantic bars in St. Augustine

Forgotten Tonic & More Romantic Bars in St. Augustine

While the Nation’s Oldest City is known for its Spanish architecture, stunning golden sands, and historical landmarks, there’s something particularly romantic about the atmosphere in St. Augustine. There are so many intimate spaces for a quiet date night and cocktails out on the town. One of our favorite places is Forgotten Tonic, a cozy neighborhood

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Romantic Getaway in St. Augustine

Romantic Getaway in St. Augustine: Best Activities for a Couples

White sand beaches, historic architecture tours, elegant candlelit dinners, and spa days: this is what the best romantic getaway in St. Augustine entails! Florida is such a beautiful place for a vacation or honeymoon, and so many activities are tailored for couples to reconnect and unwind to the sound of the ocean. There’s just something

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Things to do in St. Augustine, photo of the old town trolley tour

The Best Wintertime Things to do in St. Augustine

The Nation’s Oldest City is a charming and historic coastal town with plenty of activities to enjoy during the winter months—there are so many fun things to do in St. Augustine! If the weather report is starting to turn in your part of the country, a Florida getaway is just what you need for mild

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Beautiful views from San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine Florida

Head to San Sebastian Winery & More

While Florida might not come instantly to mind when talking about wine and vineyards, San Sebastian Winery has been a pioneer in the industry since 1996 and remains the second-largest winery in Florida. The state-of-the-art facility is 18,000 square feet, has 40,000 gallons of wine storage capacity, and a bottling line capable of bottling up

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Historic St. Augustine

End Of Year Gift Certificate Special Offer Through Dec. 31!

We’re running a special right now! If you buy a $400 gift certificate, we’ll throw in a $100 gift certificate. Give the gift of relaxation this year.
*Offer valid through December 31, 2024. Valid on new GC purchases only. Redeemable toward new reservations made for stays after January 5, 2025.

Experience Nights of Lights

Stay two consecutive weeknights (Sunday-Thursday) between Nov 18, 2023 through Jan. 27, 2024 and receive a free Evening Nights of Lights Trolley Tour, including a pair of complimentary magical viewing glasses per guest.

Historic St. Augustine

Give The Gift of Casa de Sueños This Christmas

Give your loved one a very special gift of a stay at Casa de Sueños.  We offer gift certificates in many amounts.