The Pirate Haus Inn

The location is GREAT! So close to everything. Conrad was on the mark with where to go for meals and liquid refreshments. Had the best pizza and fish tacos. Parking was convenient and well choreographed. Plenty of HOT water and great shower pressure in room 9. Comfortable bed. Friendly hosts and guests. Want to go back soon and will recommend to friends.

We recently spent 12 days in Florida - a few days at the DisneyWorld Dolphin resort, a few days at a top tier Marriott Suite on Clearwater Beach, and a few days at the Ritz Grande Lakes resort - with two nights at the Pirate Haus Inn in the middle of it all... It was great! It was the clear favorite for my kids - Cap'n Conrad couldn't have been nicer. He found out my kids' names before breakfast and made them personalized pirate pancakes before I even knew who he was. ( My husband handled check-in obviously.) The room was clean, the bathroom was clean enough, and it was a great value for us to each get our own bed for a couple of nights for $80! We had a blast strolling the streets of St. Augustine, loved the Fort and the Pirate Museum, and my kids couldn't get enough of just hanging out in the room playing with Cap'n Conrad's pirate ships. They enjoyed some much-needed down-time which is always in short-supply on a lengthy vacation full of sight-seeing. My favorite part was Cap'n Conrad's brutally honest reviews of neighboring restaurants, museums, etc... I felt like we had the inside track on what is worth the money and what isn't. And we took his advice and got dinner from the Tasting Room one night. I'm still thinking about it. YUM!!!

There were four of us sharing a room at the Pirate Haus for 3 nights. The room was clean and orderly with fresh towels waiting. Conrad was there each morning making his pirate pancakes and provided information about what to see in St. Augustine. The location was fantastic, right in the historic district and close to everything. I would not hesitate to recommend the Pirate Haus to anyone interested in a fun economical stay in St. Augustine.

Take a good look beforehands, you get what you book. The Pirate Haus is a very cool place in an extremely good location within the centre of St. Augustine. However, expect a hostel-like atmosphere - but done in an extremely atmospheric way. The place breathes its motto, but it is not your typical bed-and-breakfast. I highly recommend it for anybody adventourous or if you travel with children.

The Pirate Haus has a fabulous location in the middle of the shopping/dining district. We loved the convenience of walking to everything. Our host made great recommendations for dining. The bed was very comfortable and the inn is charming! A nice change from chain lodging. I would highly recommend if you like staying in a place that is unique and full of character and personality.

Overall I was Happy with our room and the inn. It was an excellent location, well within walking distance of everything in St Augustine. Our room slept 6 people, compare that with a 2 person room at the hilton and the price cannot be beat.

I read the website and other reviews, but it was more of a hostel atmosphere than the "inn" that the name suggests. We did not meet Mr. Conrad, but frequently saw another gentleman whose name I did not catch for check in and breakfast. We stayed one night and for the money, location, and free parking, it was fine, but next time we will choose something a little more convenient for having multiple people in one party (we had 4). The bathroom is small and there is only that one mirror and limited outlets in the room, making it difficult for several people to get ready at once. The futon and bed were plenty comfortable. My toddler enjoyed the pirate toys while we waited for breakfast. We had an extensive and helpful guest guide in the room, but it would have been nice if the other guests actually read it or followed it. It says breakfast is between 7:30 and 9:30 and guests are welcome to cook their own, but need to do so outside of those hours. At 8 am no cooking was going on, pancakes or otherwise. The "inn" boasts all you can eat pancakes. The kitchen is rather small and becomes crowded quickly. And I guess the pancakes are made to order, so they are not started without being requested. We requested ours after 20 minutes of waiting and were given one serving before the staff left and other guests came in, started themselves a large breakfast (at 8:30) and then asked the staff not to cook anything else until they had gotten their own breakfast started. At this point there were 8 people in the little kitchen. We assumed we would have to go elsewhere for a more filling breakfast since the other guests were so intrusive until the staff offered us more. Then the other guests had to give up some of their cooking space. After breakfast we were required to wash our own dishes. It was my mother's birthday and we wanted something a little less like home for our vacation. All in all I think we prefer a less casual and hostel type place for our next stay in St. Augustine.

Stayed at the Pirate Haus Inn with my three school-aged boys over spring break. They loved the bunk beds in the Tree Room, the pirate pancakes, and the toys in the TV room. Being able to park the car for two days and just walk everywhere in St. Augustine was great. Upon check-in Conrad told us all the best activities and restaurants to take in, as well as those to avoid. Met several other families there. We plan to go again next year. Andy, age 9, says "The rooms are nice and I enjoyed staying there." Alex, age 9, says "The paintings on the walls are pretty and it is cool how Conrad makes pancakes with your name on them." Arthur, age 9, declined to comment, but you get the idea.

We had a great time at The Pirate Haus. It is fantastic for kids. I plan on going back later this year.

Very comfortable place, great location, and the host made my daughter a custom pancake with her name on it. We will stay here anytime we are in St. Aug.

The Pirate Haus was great fun! If you like B&Bs but not a Victorian/Antique filled house, this may be the place for you. The staff makes you feel right at home. We even cooked our own pancakes one morning before the staff came in the kitchen and we had fun! If you want fancy, stay across the street at the expensive Hilton. If you're up for meeting some interesting people from around the world, join the crew at the Pirate Haus! Our only disappointment was not meeting Captain Conrad:( Arrrrr Matey!

What a fun place! Captain Conrad made our stay fun by celebrating a birthday of one of our group of 5,with personalized pirate pancakes. We will all be back... Even the picky diva!

Great service, fun open atmosphere to meet the other guests while eating the wonderful pancakes each morning and nice top floor deck to relax in the evenings.

We stayed at Pirate Haus the nights of 16 & 17 Feb. The room (#9) was perfect for our family (2 adults, 3 kids) and had great decor with maps and such. The kids loved the dorm like vibe with kitchen and living area down the hall. John, our host, was delightful and at hand for all questions/issues. There was one huge issue, however. Outside our window was a deck that was supposed to be off-limits after 10 pm. Other residents came home from being out at the bars and made it their hang-out---with not a care for noise control. From about one to three in the morning, it happened with 3 or 4 different parties and a huge light turns on when someone goes out there. After a sleepless second night, we decided to forego the next night (that we had already paid for). No compensation was offered.

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I am very sorry for your experience. Unfortunately sometimes we have inconsiderate guests (they have been banned from staying here again!) who ignore the sign that the balcony is closed at 10PM. However they were here for only one night which we informed you so that the night you elected not to sleep here would have been a quiet one. I have toyed with the idea of fitting an alarm to that door, but I worry that it would further disturb guests who may be sleeping.

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

The Pirate Haus was a hoot. My daughter really enjoyed staying in the pirate room. Three special pirate books were left for her to read in the room and she enjoyed playing with all of the pirate toys in the common room. How thoughtful! Leave room for the pancakes made especially for each visitor. My husband enjoyed the opportunity to make his own pot of coffee. The location is right downtown, what more could you want? We loved the unique decorations and look forward to another visit next year.

Great rooms, great staff, great value, great pancakes!

My boyfriend and I recently stayed in room 9 and it was definitely a good weekend! The whole room was very clean. I loved the bed, it was very cozy and warm! The pancakes were awesome too. I'm not a pancake person but those are some dang good pancakes! Haha. The only drawback for me was the shower. I'm not used to old faucets like that so each morning I was there it took me roughly 20 minutes to get the water not freezing or not burning hot but that's just because I am not used to it and didn't know what each knob was. Other than though, I was 100% satisfied. The location is great! And if you aren't leaving town, just going around downtown, getting blocked in isn't a big deal because you are walking distance to everything! I would definitely come back.

We just stayed one night, but everything went great. The street is very quiet and right in the middle of the town. Plus, Conrad has a real talent for making custom pancakes. Thanks a lot

This is the first time I've stayed here. I've had friends that recommended it to me before. Fun room, cheap, quiet, and perfect for a nights sleep. We went to St. Augustine for shopping and restuarant/bar hopping so it was great!

We had such a terrific time with the Pirate Room. It was so nice and large, with a mini fridge, and a very cool antique bathroom. The beds were sooo comfy and warm. Our 7 year old girl really enjoyed the bunk beds, and she had a very good time with us at breakfast meeting people, and eating yummy pirate pancakes. One had her name on it! The coffee was excellent too. In the main room area you could go online, plus it had pirate ship toys and games for her and others to play with as well. Everyone was so polite, and it was very cool to talk to the other customers there about their travels as well. I would stay there every time. It's in the heart of the area...most excellent. Reminds me of some places I have been in Ocracoke NC. :) -The Eagan Family, Louisville KY 1/2012

I absolutely love the PIrate Haus. I lived in St Augustine for 7 years and had always walked past it.. my friend visited and booked a room and I actually ended up staying with him in the Map Room and having a blast.. flash forward 3 years.. I no longer live in St Augustine but still have friends in the areas.. so when it came to choosing a place to stay when I visited, the Pirate Haus won out even over the offer of a free couch. The rooms are fun, beds comfy, showers warm.. and the coolest part is the people you meet in the common area and in the mornings near the kitchen. I absolutely love this place and I fully intend on wearing out my welcome :) My 3rd stay (2nd in the same month!) is coming up in a week and I couldn't be more excited.

This was the first time we had stayed at the Pirate Haus Inn. (Also the first time in a hostel) We weren't sure what to expect. After all, the place was smack dab in the middle of the historic district. Plus the prices were so inexpensive. (We paid 75.00 a night for a private room, during the week.) What a PLEASANT surprise!! We were greeted by Conrad (The captain) at check-in. Not only, was he friendly, he took the time to give us a map and tell us what to go see and what to stay away from. This place is incredibly kid friendly too! (All kids love pirates) Every morning there's free freshly made pancakes and coffee. YUMMY!!! You just can't beat 'em! Perhaps there are fancier places in the area, but you're going to pay a heck of a lot more than $75 a night. We loved our stay and will be visiting our new friend, Captain Conrad at Pirate Haus again! Thanks for a GREAT time!! Bruce and Sue Karcher

We stayed 31 Oct 211 and found it just what we wanted. Room - we stayed in a very large room with on Suite - excellent value Service - though there was problem in getting parking the chaps on duty did all they could to help and it was sorted. Everyone very friendly and helpful. - excellent Value - as we travelled around Florida after staying in the Pirate Haus it made us realise really what good value the place was. Cleaniness - place was lovely and clean. I'm very fussy when it comes to bathrooms and ours was clean - yes a little old fashioned but everything worked and it was spotless. Dining - what can we say pancakes for breakfast and coffee/tea as much as we could eat/drink outstanding Really glad we found this place before we arrive in the US it gave us a wonderful start to our holiday. Thank you

I am the adventurous type so I didn't mind the shabby bedspread, worn out bed, inadequate ceiling fan, tacky fish on the way, or the dilapidated carpet. I really enjoyed my stay, however, my wife hated it. I liked it because it was cheap and was walking distance to all the attractions. She hated it and couldn't wait to get out of there in the morning. So, I didn't get any "gluten free" pancakes. I really love my gluten, so I can't say I would have partaken anyway. I'd stay there again, unfortunately I'll be single if I do.

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Oddly enough the review right before this one were the folks in the room before you. It just shows you can't please everyone. Worn out bed? That's a Sealy Pillowtop, with a memory foam topper. it's softer than some of our other beds because of the memory foam, and I guarantee you that it is not worn out. But I understand Goldilocks ie. This bed is too soft, this one too hard, etc. I would love to get the select comfort beds, but at $2000 apiece, it's not going to happen unless we double our rates. Sorry about the comforter you must have been the last couple to use it as we replaced it about 4 days later We offer gluten free pancakes to those with celiac disease, our regular pancakes are chockful of scrumdillyumptious gluten. We don't do luxury which I think your wife is accustomed to.

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

In town 2 nights for a wedding with friends. You can't beat the deal and "pirate haus" was the main topic of most discussions over the weekend. It was entertaining all around. Only slight complaint maybe was that room 11 was a bit warm, so we opened the window and the trash trucks were rampant/loud 5AM and 7:30AM. I would stay here again and recommend to everyone.

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Thanks for staying with us and taking the time to write a review! This time of year is usually colder, so we may have had the heat on, sorry for that. One word to a staff member and we can switch it to AC. I will look into getting better thermostats which are more automated, the ones we currently have force us to choose between AC or heat...

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

We had a very nice couple days staying at The Pirate Haus Inn in the old section of St. Augustine. It has a perfect location close to Flagler College and the Mantanzas River. Once we parked our car(no charge for parking), we didn't need to drive until we left. Friendly, helpful staff who cook individually-styled pancakes for guests' breakfasts. The room was quiet and comfortable with a mini-fridge. THe best thing was the price, which at $75 a night was way, way cheaper than anything in the same downtown area. THe only places we could afford previously were far away and required a lot of driving or using the trolley, which quits running around 7 or 8 pm. The Pirate Haus really met our needs. Debby L and Gordy H, Madeira Beach, FL

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Thank you for staying with us and for writing a review! We've been trying to keep it affordable for couples and families for the 8 years that we've been here.

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

Our son loves coming here. Within easy walking distance of all the big landmarks in St Augustine. Very family friendly.

Every year my family makes a trek from Orlando to St. Augustine to see the "City of Lights"...it puts us in the Christmas spirit. This year we invited a friend and her daughter and it was almost like seeing the "Pirate Haus" for the first time all over again. The entry way grabbed her and enchanted her with the pirate sayings that roll up the steps and the rooms were beyond her expectations! I was worried that Conrad was not on site to make the famous "name" pancakes, but Nate exceeded our expectations!!! I must say that Nate is a great addition to the "Pirate Haus". The location of the "Pirate Haus" is an incredible asset, but also the fact that a family can stay here and not spend a fortune is important. I love staying at the "Pirate Haus" and plan on returning next year.

This year marks our family's second trip to the oldest city in America; St. Augustine FL. This also is the second time we have stayed at the Pirate Haus, which offers an inexpensive themed place to sleep while you enjoy your visit to this great historical city. The kids love the pirate theme of the rooms, and of course, they also love the FREE pancake breakfast available to them in the mornings. Parking in the city is limited, as it is with the Inn, but you do get one of five reserved spots if you rent one of the family rooms. If you plan to bring two cars, plan ahead for alternate places to park. If we have the opportunity to visit again in the future, The Pirate Haus is sure to be on our list for a place to rest our weary bodies. Additionally, the Inn is located near plenty of attractions within walking distance, or you can get tram tickets to get around town.

My family (husband, sons aged 11, 8 & 6) had a fantastic time at the Pirate Haus this past Thanksgiving (2011). We are used to traveling overseas and staying in hostels. If you are looking for a "hotel" you will be disappointed. But, if you are looking for a clean place, with comfortable beds and a pancake breakfast, then this is the place. We met interesting people from various parts of the country, including other families. The staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable. They suggested visiting places that we hadn't considered seeing (like the Pirate Museum). This made our experience a little richer. The location was phenomenal. We walked to most of the attractions that we wanted to see. Parking was a little crazy - but it was free. So we didn't complain when we got blocked in for the night by another car. We just changed our plans. Need to go with the flow. We will definitely return to St. Augustine - so much to do there and we will definitely stay at the Pirate Haus again!! It is truly the best deal in town.

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Thanks for choosing us and for your review! I always found it odd that in the UK, B & B's were cheap and motels were expensive! I have tried to model the Pirate Haus Inn after some of the hostels and B&B's I've stayed at overseas. We usually ask our guests who block other guests cars in that they leave a spare key with us so that we can move it if necessary. Most of the time it works fine, but we do point out that it's free, as opposed to the extra ~$20 they charge at the Hilton next door!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

I would reccomend Pirate Haus to the the younger, thrifty crowd. A bed, A bathroom, free WiFi and a simple breakfast. The bed - more comfortable than the one I have at home!

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Thank you for staying with us! Please note we cater to the older thrifty crowd too!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

A good many years ago Sandy and i were travelers and made frequent use of Youth Hostels around the world. Pirate Haus brought back a lot of fond memories but at the same time had updated facilities that we appreciated in this day and our age!

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Thanks for staying with us. We have the hostel/dorm facilities available for groups and independent travelers as well as the private rooms for couples and families. I make breakfast everyday so I can hear everyone's stories!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

My girlfriend and I very much enjoyed our stay. I noticed that the bed and the pillows were very comfortable. The cast was nice!

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Thanks for your review! Over time, pillows and mattresses compress and we just need to know so that we can continue to take care of our friends.

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

very noisy area. the pirate crew did their best to curb the shenanigans but no sleep to be had. its the same in any hotel on that strip. just a noisy area. Very cool place though.

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Hmmm, you must have had a room facing the street, which on a weekend can be noisy. For that reason we stock free earplugs at the front desk. The Hilton across the street from us has the same problem, as do many of the B&B's in town. Thanks for staying!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

My boyfriend and I went to St. Augustine for a wedding. We made reservations last minute and could not get a private room. We were a little nervous about a dorm room situation, but it was better than I expected. We had the best time talking with Captain Conrad and he gave us all the insider information about the area. Some of the best entertainment of the entire trip was eating our really awesome pirate pancakes. I would absolutely stay there anytime I am in the area because of the amazing staff. Thank you for a great weekend!!!!!!

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I'm glad you had a pleasant stay! A lot of people get confused about our 'dorm' rooms. It's just another option to stay for less in the downtown area. Sometimes families with lots of kids or girl scout groups rent one of the dorms, but more often than not it's the single backpacker from all over, but mostly Europe. Sometimes I think about converting them into private rooms, but I'd miss the backpacker element, they add a lot of diversity to the conversations at the breakfast table! If you're lucky, you might get a whole room to yourself for $20 downtown! Thanks for staying and I hope to see you guys back again!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

We have stayed here several times and are always very pleased. My favorite part is talking to people from all around the world about their travels. This time we met a lady finishing up a 2000 mile bike trip, a family from Australia and learned how to spend the night at the top of an Egyptian pyramid. Where else could you hear such things!

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On our Facebook site I've taken to posting the nationalities of the people at breakfast, it's been an amazing variety lately! Also if you 'Like' us on Facebook, we put the last minute deals on there, so if you can get away at short notice....

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

My family had stayed at the Pirate Haus every year in October for several years. We have always been treated well and the rooms are great for a large family. This year 6 of us stayed in the pirate room. We liked the addition of central air and new windows, the place is looking good. We love the location of the Inn, we can park in their lot and walk to everything. In St. Augustine this is a big perk since parking can be a problem and expensive. It is also close to great restaurants.

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It's always nice to greet familiar faces. In your review you indicate that their are areas for improvement. Please let us know what they are so we can attempt to make the extra effort to improve! Thank you for choosing us! Cap'n conrad

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

I was first drawn to Pirate Haus by its value. Was looking for a cozy B&B since it seems the way to go in the historic setting of St Aug (vs chain hotels). It may not be the only B&B in that prime downtown location (around St. George Street), but I have checked every other B&B in that area and they all charge at least twice the price of Pirate Haus. Next I was concerned about the cleanliness - judging from the reviews it doesn't seem to be a problem, and with it being a 100 year old house, it wouldn't be reasonable to expect sparkling faucets etc you'd see/ expect at Hilton. What I thought was "old is fine, as long as it's clean" -- and it was exactly that. Kudos for keeping the rooms as clean as 100 year old rooms can be! Then of course the room themes were very unique - we stayed in the Jungle Room (room 6) and it was exactly as you see it in the photos. Very colourful, thoughtfully matched furniture and decorations. I loved the magazine photos glued all over the bathroom wall, you can tell that a lot of time and effort was put into it. Finally the pirate pancakes sealed the deal for me, and I was pleasantly surprised at the effort Captain took to write Chinese on my pancake! (See pic) On the last day you get chocolate chips in them :D Free parking was great. The Captain even let us leave our car there for the day after we checked out. Some reviewers here seem to not grasp the idea of "downtown parking is rarely free". Can't emphasize enough that St Aug is mainly a walking town and it cannot be more convenient to drop off the stuff we bought back at the inn from time to time. Thanks again Captain, we had a really nice stay!

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Thanks for choosing us and telling it like it is! Part of the reason we're less expensive is that we don't offer a 3-course breakfast. We offer a basic filling breakfast, but we have so many good restaurants around here that we thought we'd offer the choice, if folks want to pay more for a 3 course breakfast they have the option at numerous places within walking distance. Again, thank you for staying with us it was a pleasure having you guys, and I love your Chinese name!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

It should be known that room #6 is haunted, and prevents you from sleeping!

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hmmm, We usually rate higher on service. Can you please call us or email us with specific comments relating to your experience at the Pirate Haus. We are constantly trying to improve and it's hard without specifics. Regarding the haunting, I have had a firm talking to with the spirits in Room 6 and they denied it was their fault. was it anything in particular?

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

Just dang awesome is all that can be said for The Pirate Haus Inn. My family and me love this place we cant stop going back, the staff is super friendly the private rooms are huge and keep the kids happy and the pirate pancakes in the morning just make you want to wake up faster to get some

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Sweet! Thank you for letting me know! I've been at this for 8 years and I do try my best to make it the most affordable place in town.

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

The rooms, service and cleanliness met my expectations. The parking situation was difficult as space is extremely limited nad cars must be stacked two deep. Leave your keys at the desk (if it isd open, which it is not most hours of the day), otherwise you'll get a phone call to move your car if it is blocking someone. Down St. Augustine is extremely tight and that is the reason for the difficulty.

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I try as hard as possible to let everyone know that our parking situation can be difficult if everyone is not considerate of everyone else. However parking is FREE. Monterey Inn - extra $7, Hilton across the street - extra $21. We don't have someone at the desk at all times because it's an added labor cost for which I would have to raise my rates. However there is a free phone in the hallway and all you have to do is call. If anyone reading this has a better suggestion, I am more than willing to give it a try. Please contact us!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

An amazing value for a safe, comfortable, and interesting place to stay. I was by myself, so I appreciated the interaction with the other guests and staff (who went out of their way to be helpful). The location right in the middle of everything was the best part, anything you'd want to see is just around the corner. I understand why all the kids love this place, and I'm already planning my next visit.

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Thanks for your review and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

beds and pillows too hard to sleep on. could not stay our second night because my back was so sore. even though we were very uncomfortable we were not given our money back for the night we didn't stay. customer satisfaction is not top priority here. kitchen was messy and someone's basket of laundry was sitting on the floor in there so we chose not to have breakfast. No outlets in the bathroom so couldn't dry hair or use flat iron. we would not recommend this to people who need a comfortable bed, care about cleanliness or have female traveling companions who need to do their hair. do not book in advance online because if you are dissatisfied in any way with the accommodations you will be refused a refund.

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The guests before you in that room blame the bed because it was so comfortable it made them want to sleep in every day. Customer satisfaction is a top priority but you booked over labor day weekend which is a busy time for us. Our cancellation policy is clearly spelled out in the confirmation you received. The following day I offered you a choice of rooms with other beds you could try, but your refused. We also have a large selection of pillows in our supply area and all you had to do was ask for another. There is another mirror in the room close to an outlet. Our dryer is in the kitchen so it's not surprising there was a basket of laundry there, sometimes our guests ask us to do laundry and it's a service we offer. The only reason I refused a refund is that you attempted to blackmail me on Trip Advisor and on this site as well. I don't respond too well to that.

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

Warm greeting, friendly staff, smiles from everyone. Great location, free parking. I have never stayed at a place like yours. I really liked meeting other people and having conversations. That was really cool. I loved the Pirates movies. Loved the coffee!! The kids loved the pirate toys!!

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Aye, I always wanted my place to be different, a kind of place where I would feel comfortable. It's not for everybody because I know I can't please everybody. I strive to have a place that's clean and affordable for most folks. I overheard some folks this morning on the phone talking about how they were glad to have found a hospitable place downtown which 'fit in their budget'. I like good coffee so that's what I buy and we make it European strong, well, not Italian strong as the Italians tell me!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

Our two daughters were so surprised and excited to see our room at the Pirate Haus! We chose the Jungle Room and were not disappointed. The Pirate Pancakes were yummy and fun in the morning, too! I have already told friends and family that they should stay here.

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Thank you so much for your kind review. I'm glad that we created a positive experience for you and your crew!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

It was my first time staying in a B & B and I can't wait to do it again. It was quite an adventure. My girls and I had a blast. You guys are great!

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Well we're not your usual B&B which was why I hesitated getting a listing on B&B.com for so long, but I try to explain that to make sure people are not disappointed when they arrive (ie. that they don't expect a gourmet 4-course breakfast, and lots of doilies and antiques). 'Twarms me heart to know that y'all had such a good time here.

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

Kids orientated with pirate themes . 'Does exactly what it says on the tin '. Not for people that like - impersonal corporate hospitality from big chains. Nice touches like books on arrival for kids, pancakes with names on and a good old fashioned games room. great location for St Aug. Would stay again.

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thanks for your kind review. you gave us a 3/5 on the rooms. Please contact us via email (ahoymatey at piratehaus.com) and tell us how you would make them better. I'm always open to suggestions, it's how we make improvements!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

Will definitely stay again if my travels take me to St Augustine!

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Thanks for taking the time to write a review and we indeed hope your travels bring you back!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

The Pirate Haus is right in the center of all the action in St. Augustine. Those looking to enjoy the various restaurants, bars, shops, and tourist attractions can't go wrong with the Pirate Haus. This B and B is a great value for the area and the friendly and helpful staff make you stay very pleasant. Definitely a must if you are traveling with kids as they will enjoy the theming, especially the common play room. The pirate pancakes are great in the morning as well.

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Thank you for your review and thank you for choosing us. We strive to make not only your stay here a good value, but to provide you with enough information so that your stay in town is a good value too!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

We stayed 2 nights in the Jungle Room. The room was great and very clean. We were afraid at one point when we realized the air conditioning engines for the entire floor was actually based in a closet ... in the room, but we could nevertheless sleep well. Possible enhancements: "make shade" for more of the sitting outside: in the kitchen there are only 4 chairs so when everyone gathers at the same time for breakfast it gets crowdy and you cannot have your children eat breakfast in the already hot sun or standing up... Friendly innkeepers! Note that "Dining" is a not applicable rating since there is no "Dining" there, but a kitchen you may use.

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Actually there are two air handlers for the floor, one on each end of the building. Actually there are 5 normal chairs in the kitchen and we do have a couple of folding chairs in case of large families. But you're right, if everyone shows up at the same time and wants to eat inside, well we just don't have the room to handle it. We do have a large umbrella for shade outside, we've had it for 3-4 months. Did you stay before that? Thank you for staying with us!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

This was a repeat visit for us...but we brought family who was visiting from Kentucky so they could enjoy all the St. Augustine AND the Pirate Haus has to offer! We of course were not disappointed :) Thanks to Capt. Conrad and his crew for a lovely stay, and the discount dinner coupon as well as the ALWAYS awesome pancake breakfast! We will definitely be back!

We had a wonderful stay here with our 4 kids..perfect location..kids loved the theme..thank you!!

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Thank you for your stay! It makes me feel good inside when kids choose The Pirate Haus Inn over Disney!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

My daughter and I loved staying here. Friendly staff helped us feel like family. Comfy bed, clean room, and AWESOME personalized pancakes. Loved that all the guests were friendly, and ready to have a conversation. I've never felt more welcome in my life. Any time I am in the area, this is where we will be staying. :)

I was very impressed with the Pirate Haus. We stayed in the Pirate Room. The place was very clean and more quiet than many name brand hotels I have stayed in. I HIGHLY recommend staying there and I will be back!

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Aye, the Pirate Room is on the backside where we were able to put new windows in without the Hysteric Architecture Review Board giving us grief! Thank you for your stay!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

I love the Pirate Haus. It's in the middle of the downtown area, an easy walk from many of the attractions. Conrad (the owner) is super-friendly and makes unlimited pancakes for breakfast each morning in the kitchen area, which you can use if you want to save a little money by making your own meals occasionally instead of eating out all of the time. As the name indicates, it's got a pirate theme, with lots of pirate kitsch scattered around, and a TV/game room with lots of toys that kids can hang out in. You see a lot of the other guests with the kitchen and TV/game room. Great price for the location. Rooms aren't anything fancy, but who cares? Fun place.

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Thanks for your review. There are a lot of upgrades I would make if I owned the building, but alas I don't. So I always have to weigh making changes against having to raise prices to recoup the cost. I resist making major changes in favor of having the best value in the Downtown area so that teachers, firemen, policemen etc can stay in the center of town without having to fork over a mortgage payment! Thanks for your kind words and your stay!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

We were met by friendly people, met friendly people, stayed in a comfortable room, and had a wonderful time. I have and will recommend The Pirate Haus to others.

Loved this place, no frills but plenty of atmosphere and charm. Captain Conrad and his first mate were extremely accomodating even when we were late for pancakes! The staircase was tops and my 7 year old loved the common room. The location is perfect for wandering St. Augustine. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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I know parents sometimes get a little frustrated when their kids don't want to visit the fort but would rather stay in the common room and play with the toys, but in my head I do a little fist pump and say "Yesssss!!"

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

My family of three, two adults and a small child, stayed in the fish room. It was very nice. The staff was super nice and gave the "what to do and what not to do" of Saint Augustine. We have had friends stay here in the past, and they had great reviews. We would definitely be back, considering the price, location to everything down town (we didn't use our car the whole time we stayed there because everything was within walking distance), plus the staff was amazing (we checked in a little late and they told us we could just take care of it in the morning). My son loved the whole pirate theme too! We will be staying here again & probably the one in the Keys also! :-)

Stayed in the Pirate Haus with 2 kids and everybody had a great time. Conrad has done a great job creating a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Nice place.

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Thank you for your kind words. I notice that we didn't do so well in the cleanliness category again. Please take the time to email us with your detailed comments in this area so that we may improve for the future. Thank you for your stay and taking the time to write a review!

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

Decent price considering it is located in the heart of St. Augustine historic district.

The service here is what really sets it apart - that and the pirates. Everyone's very friendly, but not a sickly obsequious friendly, just laid back, helpful and funny. The breakfast is great, the common room is fun, and the place itself is walking distance to everything, whether you want sightseeing, ice cream or wine. It's all there!

When you first check-in it's obvious that Conrad and his manager are hospitality people, not just schmo's working a 9-5 job who could care less. We got a map tour of St. Augustine with all the details which made our trip GREAT! No bad meals, no wasted money on cheesy tourist traps etc. The parking situation was a bit cramped, but with the location, we didn't even need our car so we parked it forward and got blocked in, but it was free. We won't be staying at the Monterey Inn again ($8 for parking on top of mediocre moldy rooms). And the coffee was great, good n strong - European style. Pancakes were awesome, and I'm not a huge pancake fan, but we ate them one day, and what company! Students from France, a Danish IT guy attending a seminar, and a German female police inspector - GREAT conversations and hopefully a place to stay on our next European trip! Apparently the Pirate Haus has a very good international reputation. We opted for breakfast out the last day. Again, location! 5 or more breakfast spots in a two block radius. OK, the rest...comfy beds, lots of pillows in the rooms so we could pick and choose (I prefer a flatter pillow), clean where it mattered (some dusty corners, but we didn't spend much time in the corners!), hot water in the shower and lots of it (be careful though, if left just hot it is too hot!) We like normal B&B's for a splurge, but the Pirate Haus is SO not normal ( a good thing!), no antiques!! Yay!! Most B&B's are full of antiques which just add to the price, you can't take 'em with you so what does it matter? I just wish there were more Pirate Hauses in the other cities we travel to..then again maybe we just haven't found them yet.

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We do have a good international reputation as well as a domestic one! As you noted, my target audience is not the wealthy who prefer fancier places and lots of hidden costs (resort fee anyone?) but rather those traveling on a budget who want to stay in a comfortable place that feels like home. Most other places you're just another client in one of many rooms. Here we only have 5 rooms and I like to meet everyone. For some reason we attract a lot of dust but we work to keep it under control. If in the future you notice anything...anything at all, please let us know and we'll do our best to fix it. I've thought of expanding to other cities, but that would be too much like work!! At present I love what I do! Thanks for your stay and your review.

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

We got a little lost on our way into St. Augustine and called Chris to tell him we were 2 hours away, every 2 hours, 3 different times. He was so nice and stayed up to wait on our arrival. We finally arrived at 3 a.m. The room was huge and very homey. We don't have kids but if we did there would have been plenty of room for them. The parking is cramped but everything else is superb! Would definitely recommend this hostel to anyone! thanks so much for a wonderful experience.

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Thank you for choosing the Pirate Haus. The parking is cramped but it's free, a bonus in this small town not designed for cars!

- Conrad (innkeeper)

The location was really convenient to everything. The staff was super helpful with info when i needed it. And they were really friendly. The morning pancakes were truly an art form. I enjoyed them alot.

The stay at the Pirate Haus was not only fun and adventurous, it was hospitable and informative! Thank you guys for the amazing history facts and pointers on the lovely city of St. Augustine! Enjoyed our stay and will be recommending you to the best!

We had a very nice stay. If you are looking for pristine, perfectly manicured/upkept, modern amenities then you are at the wrong place. Of course, to have the location (walking distance to EVERYTHING you'd want to see in St. Augustine) and those types of amenities you'd pay 2x-3x of what you pay here. The pancake breakfast (free!) was great, and the service is outstanding. The neatest thing about staying here is that everyone, and I mean EVERYONE else staying here is just so different than if you'd stay in a normal hotel. Friendly is the word I'd use - people are more relaxed, nicer, and you sort of feel like you are in a special "club" while staying here. The staff is nice but not annoying, and they really tell you from experience the places to go and to avoid - this was crucial when it came to making dining decisions, and we would have made some costly errors if we hadn't listened to Chris' advice. We discovered some true gems while dining out and just had a wonderful time. We'll be back, and we'll stay again at the Pirate Haus - yarrrrrrrrrr!

Staff was very helpful. This place is in a great location to be right in the heart of things and a very short drive to a beach and park.

We had a wonderful stay at the Pirate Haus! The location is perfect! We had the pirate room #10, my son LOVED it! The owner even gave my son pirate books to read at bedtime. We loved the pirate pancake breakfast! Thank you Pirate Haus for everything! We will be back!

We visited to do some sightseeing. The Pirate Haus is family friendly. There is a common room with internet, tv/movies, toys, games and big comfy couches. The kitchen is available for visitors use. We stayed in the Map Room. It was spacious and clean (and fun!). The staff are super helpful and knowledgeable about St. Augustine. They gave us great dining and sightseeing recommendations. The Inn is located in the heart of St. Augustine. We parked our car, and we didn't drive it again until we were headed home.

I got a bit lost in trying to find this place because the city requires historic signs (i.e. small). Other than that I enjoyed staying in the map room with my friends. Only slight downside was the loud hallway. Hardwood floors are known to bounce sounds vs carpet absorbing them. Nothing a pair of earplugs couldn't fix.

We went to St. Augustine for a "pirate adventure" and The Pirate Haus Inn was the perfect place to stay. Conrad and Chris were wonderful hosts ... the "pirate" pancake breakfast was so much fun, as they made individual pirate pancakes for the kids. When we return to St. Augustine we will definately return to The Pirate Haus Inn and highly recommend it to anyone wanting a little getaway.

This was our fourth time to stay at the Pirate Haus over the years. Last time was several years ago...this time it was cleaner and in better condition than ever. It's not luxurious, but with new windows and central AC, it's a lot more comfortable and feels more like a real hotel...but with personality! We just love the feeling there. The free pancakes in the morning, and always some traveler or family to share stories with; that's what makes it so much better than a hotel where you are sealed up in your own little world. But at half the price of a bed and breakfast (or more...), this is a place my family can afford. The best part is being so central to all the city has to offer, in walking distance to everything, and easy driving to the beaches. Free parking, friendly, helpful staff. Love every minute of it!

Great location; outstanding staff, extremely helpful; fun place to stay.

We really enjoyed our stay at "The Pirate Haus" for location and value it can not be beat. The inn is quirky, unique and a HUGE hit with my kids. The staff seems to really enjoy what they do and it shows. They really go above and beyond to make the guest feel comfortable , yet always with a laid back feel. If the kids are playing loudly and making a mess , Mr Conrad just joins in:) It is like being a guest at the home of an amazing host .

I did like the decor and pirate theme to the rooms but the bed was extremely uncomfortable to sleep in. And unfortunately, the noise on the street was pretty unbearable until after 3am which I'm assuming is from people leaving the bars. Obviously that is nothing you can change but it didn't make for a good nights sleep.

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We've changed the mattress in that room and have not had any new complaints. We do have a mattress or two on hand so that if one is uncomfortable, you just have to let us know and we can change it (Try that at another hotel!) We do provide earplugs for either street noise or a partner who snores! Unfortunately we could only change out the windows on the backside of the building. Due to the Hysteric Preservation Board we cannot change the windows in the front and thus they are still single pane un-insulated.

- Capn Conrad (innkeeper)

We had a wonderful time at the Pirate Haus. This was our second stay. It is affordable, quirky, and right in the middle of all the activity. We love that we can park the car and not get back in it until we leave. The staff is friendly and knowledgable. Our bathroom did look a bit ragged and needed some elbow grease in the tub. That is the only negative from this stay.

We had a great time during the two night stay at The Pirate Haus. Located in the heart of St. Augustine, FL the convenience of being in middle of everything without paying a hundreds of dollars is invaluable . We walked everywhere! The staff was more than helpful, the pancakes were delicious, and we specifically liked the comfortable, laidback atmosphere of this establishment. Our family would definitely stay here again.

We had been there about 9 years prior and stayed again for just 1 night. You can't beat the location - just steps from St. George Street. Linens and bathroom are clean, but things like baseboards, inside closets, etc. are icky. Innkeeper gave us awesome information on where to go and where not to go. Even with some peeling paint, it's worth staying here. The place has character and a very welcoming attitude and even the teenagers love the Pirate Pancakes in the morning!

This is the second time we visited the Pirate Haus Inn and the stay was everything it was supposed to be and more. The staff was awesome! My wife and I brought my two sons ages 11 and 3 and both boys thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The little one really enjoyed playing with all the pirate themed toys on hand and the older one got into the action too and they both liked the Pancakes in the morning. The whole experience was enjoyable and anytime we decide to revisit St. Augustine we will be staying there again. Thank you Conrad and Chris!

Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Loved the frank recommendations on things to do and places to eat.

An amazing, wonderful, exceptional time and entertaining as well. We will be staying there if we visit Saint Augustine again. Location was great, people were fun. A++

The Pirate Haus Inn is an awesome place to stay in St Augustine. Its location is superb, its right in the middle of everything! Walking distance to St George Street, Castillo de San Marcos and everything in between! The only negative thing we had was the lack of air. They said they had central a/c but we didn't feel it at all. The rooms got a little stuffy so we had to open the windows. We also ended up buying a small fan to run at night to help keep us a little cooler. Even so, it was still pretty warm. Also, we went in mid March, I can only imagine it would be hotter in the summer!

This is our 4th stay at the Pirate Haus and it was wonderful as usual. The only issue may be the noise level in the middle of the night if you have little children. Not bad but people tend to come in at all hours and not quietly. The pancake breakfast is amazing. Conrad, the Innkeeper is really nice and accomadating. I would highly recommend this place. So close to the heart of the historic district, great pricing, and a great atmosphere.

We were worried the place was gonna be a bit "cheesey" Very very happy we were WRONG!!!! Chris was amazing and answered all our questions no matter how off the wall! Great place for families cant wait to go back with our kids, and yet was the perfect couples get away too. Our bed was very comfy and the sheets very soft, the bath towels were a little skimpy but did the job. While you could hear some noise from the hallway, its an old building, everyone was respectful during quiet time and we heard no noise from outside. The pancake breakfast was pancakes, although I am sure the kids will love the funny shapes. All in all for the price and location we couldn't have asked for more!

Our most relaxing room during our winter break vacation was at the Pirate Haus. Original and cleverly decorated, as well as large & clean, our room was a comfortable retreat. The breakfast pancakes were taken to a level of artistry and fun that we plan to try at home! Two computers and a tv in a second common room provided our travel technology fixes. The Innkeeper and his staff were the kindest, most accommodating group I've ever encountered in the hospitality business.

We were given so many wonderful suggestions of things to do, places to go and great food to eat by the friendly pirates and Captain Conrad, we hardly had time to be in our room. Staying here was the perfect spot. Central to everything. Affordable with parking! Loved it!

This was the third of fourth time I've stayed here... always a pleasure. Conrad and the staff are great and the rooms are creative and pleasant. This was the first time we stayed in a 'family' room rather than one of the dorm-style rooms. For two of us, the one room was a little more than we expected to pay, but if you are accompanied by some friends or children, the value increases. Great location and wonderful pirate pancakes in the morning. I highly recommend that everyone give the Pirate Haus a try. :)

The location was excellent, and the decor was unique which was fun to explore. The bathroom was not as clean as I would have liked, but based on the price, it was acceptable. The major issue with our visit was that we were disciplined by the reception dude for using the word "pissed". We did not curse, but were definitely made to feel like having fun may get us kicked out of the inn. Overall - we had a great trip, but it was definitely hindered by our paranoria about ending up sleeping in our car for using questionable language!

Great staff and wonderful experience. Will return and highly praise your Inn.

Our second stay at Pirate Haus. We are planning to bring the whole family with us soon for a third stay there. Fun, great value and a terrific location!

We stayed at the Pirate Haus last year and it was the one place we chose to return to this year. Great hosts, and comfortable and fun rooms.

Chris was great - very helpful - loved the decor and the ambience.

Si no buscas grandes lujos és muy recomendable. Destacaria la ubicació, la simpatia de sus propietarios i el precio. Desayuno muy pobre y las habitaciones... no se... especiales.

My family and I had our second stay at the Pirate Haus. Our boys ages 9 & 10 love to stay there and visit St. Augustine. Christmastime is a wonderful time of year to go. We enjoyed getting to know some of the other families and guests. It's a neat experience to stay there and is close to everything. Will be back again in the future.

The staff, Chris and Conrad, make this place. It is truly like staying at a friend's or family member's place. It's not quite a B&B, not quite a hostel, but both can apply, depending on which accommodation you've booked. We stayed in the Map Room, which more than comfortably accommodated me, my wife and 7-year-old. In fact, with bunkbeds, there was room for five, AND a pullaway bed in the closet makes six. The pancake and coffee breakfast was great; if you want something else, there is a mini-fridge in the room, and a larger one in the inn's eat-in kitchen; also a small microwave there. More highlights: AMAZING location; simply cannot be beat. HOT WATER in the bath; some places you just never know till you get there. AFFABLE and very well-traveled, knowledgeable staff. Super friendly but also respect your privacy. FREE WI-FI AND COMPUTER ACCESS in the living room. Also a great assortment of pirate toys there!! MUCH, MUCH MORE! In the interest of full disclosure, there are two problem areas. If you have mobility issues, there is a serious staircase to climb when you first enter the inn. Second, parking is TOUGH in the historic area of St. Augustine, so if one of their five fairly compact parking spaces is not available, you might best be advised to pay the 8 bucks for parking at the Wachovia lit next door. But the staff works VERY HARD to get you into one of their free spots. (we were driving a minivan and were able to get a free spot three days out of five. I suspect most could do better.) All in all, a fantastic stay, and I would give it my highest recommendation unless you are looking for luxury digs.

My wife, son, and I had an awesome time at the Pirate Haus Inn. Really nice, laid-back atmosphere and very kid-friendly. The rooms are a blast and the service is great and sincere. The pancakes rock! Will definitely be back next time we're in town.

I am so glad we found this place. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Once we parked, we never had to get in our car again. Everything was a short walk from this place. Perfect for kids who get restless hotels. Playroom was great! Staff was very helpful and friendly. You have access to a small fridge in the room and a large one in the kitchen. You can save lots on food by utilising the kitchen (if you need to). We WILL be back.

Rooms are very fun, especially if you have kids. They now have central air installed! I gave Service an "Outstanding" because the staff are extremely friendly and they went out of their way to find another family to stay in our place the first night of our stay when we were unable to make it in, thereby saving us the cost for that night. Rooms are very clean. Although no real "dining" - pancake breakfast and you clean up after yourself - we have gone both over mothers day and our anniversary, and the staff made a special pancake for my wife on both occassions with a hand picked flower to boot! Will definitely stay again in the future.

Great place to stay, my daughters loved it!! The themes are great, and the Captain and First Mate were so very nice and accomodating. Enjoy your family vacation here, worth every doubloon!

Very cool place to stay, especially for kids. No frills, so if you are looking for a fancy or luxury hotel, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a unique one of a kind inn with history then this is it. Very good value, large rooms, cool decor, and with most private rooms having two sets of bunk beds and a double bed, it is great for large families. Staff is real nice and even made us decorated pancakes in the morning. Every corner of this place has something interesting and different.

The Pirate Haus Inn is in an excellent location. We were able to walk to everywhere we wanted to go. Upon check-in, the staff gave us a map and went over the different locations, museums, etc. in the area. I love how they told us what was worth a visit and what was not. Because we had children they made sure we knew there was a playground in the area...it was awesome...we've never seen such a great play area. We stayed in the Jungle Room. The kids loved the theme and the bunk beds. I thought the bed was comfortable and the sheets smelled nice and clean. While the room is a nice size, I did notice there was not a chest of drawers. Not a big deal since we were there one night; however, I do like to unpack my bags so we don't have to dig around to find clothes. We joined other families in the morning for the pancake breakfast. Pancakes were delicious and little pieces of art. This was a nice time to get to know other people, where they're from, and where they're going. Thanks Pirate Haus.

They had made us "special" pancakes for our group in the morning. Great time! Thank you Conrad Matt and all others!!! Will be there next year!

We visited the Pirate Haus last weekend and had a wonderful time. Conrad and Chris were very nice and helpful. The pancake breakfast was wonderful! The kids loved the pirate bedtime storys, the top bunks, the atmosphere, and the pancakes. I woud definitely go back to the pirate haus again. The room was large and had a small fridge that I was not expecting to see. The bathroom was clean. The room itself was a bit dusty but it added to the piratey feel. I don't imagine that pirates did a lot of dusting. :) You walked out of the hotel into the heart of st augustine. You can walk all around teh old town easily. If you are looking for an inexpensive place to stay in the heart of st augustine and especially if you are traveling with children i would recommend this B & B.

This was fourth time we stayed here. We always gave s great time capt. Hook "Conrad" is the best and so are all his mates.

I love the Pirate Haus - the people are the absolute best, and the decor is great fun!!! The down side - while the sheets and bathroom fixtures are clean. the moldings and chair rails need a major wipe-down for dust and (yes) stray hairs. The new exterior stucco, new deck, and new windows in the back rooms are all major recent improvements. I'm hoping for an upgrade to less squishy mattresses and new black-out-style drapes in the next refurishment. But put all this aside, because you will never find nicer or more helpful folks or a better location.

We had a great time, everyone was so nice and it was very affordable in the most perfect spot!

We came to St. Augustine for the Florida Heritage Book Fest and had written that on our reservation form. The staff took the time to put Saturday's schedule of events on the desk in our room. It was a wonderful welcome. Conrad and Chris were incredibly helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and can't see staying anywhere else when fortune brings us back to St. Augustine.

My whole family loves this place the staff is always nice and super helpful. This is our 7th stay at the Pirate Haus and it’s never been a disappointment. Whether you stay in a dorm room or a private room the price can’t be beat considering where you’re at as it’s just a quick walk to many nearby restaurants and stores and in the middle of the historic district as well as just a quick drive to the beach.

Our six year old daughter adored staying at the The Pirate Haus Inn. She loved the bunk beds and had a ball in the common room. Her comment was that she wished she could stay there forever. My husband and I both thought that the price was great. The staff was very knowledgeable about St Augustine and you could tell that they really loved the city. Also, the pancakes were truly amazing – I have never seen anything like them.

The Pirate Haus is amazing! You can't find a better bargain in this city. The location is perfect-steps away from the bay, and walking distance to all the sights, shops, and restaurants. The rooms are HUGE, whimsically decorated, and can hold an entire family or large group of friends. There is free parking (very important in St. Augustine) a simple but hearty pancake breakfast, and friendly & helpful staff. I was lucky enough to visit the Pirate Haus twice for two girls' getaway weekends, and can't wait to visit again. (And try another themed room). I recommend this to all travelers, especially those looking for a fun, relaxed, and economical trip in the nation's oldest city.

My husband and I took our 3 grandchildren to the Pirate Haus for the night while traveling from Orlando. We have never stayed in a hostel before and wouldn"t do it again if it was the two of us alone but would visit here again with the grandkids. They enjoyed everything from the pirate toys to the pirate pancakes with their names on them.