Miss Carolines Guest House

  • Inn Details

    Call InnKeeper at 407-608-3298 for Special Deals and Rates Not Available OnLine VICTORIAN INN - Hotel Rooms upstairs, Public Restaurant/Bar Downstairs Quaint 3 bedroom Victorian Home built by Lucy Abbott in 1865. Beautifully restored and maintained, from molding to antiques. Features dining room, TV parlor, free WiFi, rocking porch, restaurant and bar. Built by Miss Lucy planning her home, her "fiance" died in the Civil War. A Confederate uniform was found buried near the corner of the house (found during repairs). She used the house for many high society receptions, housing for Civil War soldiers needing care, community outreach housing during TB epidemic and The Great Fire in the 1900's. She never did marry, but still loves to hostess here and is always detected during the Ghost Tours. Lady Rose married here, amongst dozens of roses. She comes back to visit, carrying her scent with her. As do many others. Watch Local Haunts of St Augustine (CW 17) for episodes taped here for hauntings.We are One block from Old Town Trolley stop, Ripley's and Fort Castillo San Marcos (built in1500's). Perfect location to set out exploring yet come home to comfort without walking a mile to get there. Experience the Spanish history of St Augustine, class of the Civil War Era, and unique paranormal experience. Inside is Punkin Bread and Spice Cafe, with homemade pumpkin bread, peach bread, banana bread, almond cake, bread bowls with soup of the day, sandwiches, spirits (alcoholic and ghostly). Open to the public daily.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Horseback riding, horse training, antiquing, reading, paranormal investigations, baking, decorating

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • baby showers

    • bridal showers

    • ghost investigations

    • multi couple overnite (3 rooms privacy)

    • paranormal seekers

    • private dining

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • CD player

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • rocking porch

    • private back patio

    • one block from trolley pick up/drop off

    • fire pit

    • Paranormal Experience, Psychics Available

    • reading and music room

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  • Lady Rose

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $150/$75

    Free WiFi, TV parlor downstair, rocking porch and fire pit in front, grill and private porch in back, full access to dining room, Civil War era with antiques, fountain in front patio, one block from Trolley stop, French restaurant next door.

    Miss Margaret

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $150/$75

    Free Wifi, TV parlor downstairs, Reading and Music room upstairs, rocking porch and fire pit on front patio, grill on private patio in back, dining room access, one block from Trolley Stop, french restaurant next door, Antiques and Civil War Era

    Captain Ken

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $150/$75

    Queen bed, free WiFi, TV parlor downstairs, Reading and Music Room upstairs, Dining Room access, rocking porch and firepit in front patio, grill in private patio in back, one block from Trolley stop, french restaurant next door, antiques and Civil War Era

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: before 3 pm    Check Out: noon

    • Deposit Amount Required: 50% for reservation deposit

    • Cancellations: charged deposit if cancel later than one week before reservation charged full reservation if cancelled day of reservation

    • Open All Year Round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Limited

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Restaurant and Bar downstair, afterhours and in room OK

    • Drinks Available: Y

    • Children Allowed: Be aware of history of Paranormal activity

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • multiple days
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 4

    • multiple rooms
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 3

  • Breakfast

    • Type: off menu

    • Cost: 7.00

    • Time Served: all day

    • Serving Location: Dining Room, On-site restaurant


    Signature Dish

    Pumkin Bread, Bread Bowls
    Punkin Bread and Spice Cafe on site. Homemade pumpkin bread, peach bread, banana bread, almond cake, spinach chocolate brownies. Homemade bread bowls for manhatten clam chowder, tomatoe basil, and broccoli and cheddar soups. Gevalia coffees, sandwichs, salads.


    Special meal options

    • Bakery and Wine Bar

  • Location Type

    • Downtown


    City

    • St Augustine

    • Distance to city: 0 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Located at 41 San Marco Ave, St Augustine, Florida. One block from Ripley's Believe It or Not, from Old Town Trolley stop, St Augustine Visitor Center and City Parking Garage, and Fort Castillo San Marco. From Orlando, Take I-4 North, the I-95 North towards Daytona. Exit US 1 East towards St Augustine. Left at W Castillo (watch for brown historic distric parking sign prior to W Castillo). Ripley's will be in front of you. Left on San Marco, one block on Right 41 San Marco


    Airport

    • Jacksonville, FL (JAX) 55 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take I-95 South from Jacksonville. Exit 318 State Road 16. Left SR 16 (Outlet Mall exit). Stay left on SR 16 at bottom of exit, follow 5 miles into St Augustine, crossing intersection with US 1. Take Right onto San Marco Avenue. 41 San Marco will be approx 1 mile, blue house on left across from Comfort Suites. If reach Ripley's, you've gone too far by one block.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Horse Back Riding on Beach

    • Psychic Seminars

    • Riverboat Rides or Pirate Dinner

    • Ghost Hearse Tour

    • Walking and Trolley Ghost Tours

    • Carraige Rides

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycles

    • Golfing

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • St Augustine Beaches

    • Historic Downtown St Augustine

    • Winery

    • Premium Outlet Mall Nearby

    • Horseback Riding on Beach

    • Ghost Tours, Paranormal Experiences

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

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    Best B-day ever

    • Stayed On: 11 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 11/21/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    I have never stayed at a Bed and Breakfast before. It was so nice, the room was so pretty and the... Read more...


    Bed and where's the coffee?

    • Stayed On: 9 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 9/11/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    We stayed 2 nights here, the rooms were nice, the public guest areas nice, but I didn't realize... Read more...


    GREAT SPOOKY STAY !

    • Stayed On: 8 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 8/22/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    great owner, great atmosphere, awesome food ! we will definately stay there again! thanks Tina,... Read more...


    everything you want for the right price

    • Stayed On: 7 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 7/13/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Very cozy, warm home...great location and welcoming staff. Much more pampering than at a high end... Read more...


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  • Innkeeper(s)Tina
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  • Phone +407-608-3298
    +920-858-1668
    +920-858-1668
  • Address 41 San Marcos Ave
    St Augustine, FL 32084
    USA
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