Inn Details
Built in 1925 in the Prairie School style for the Marjorie and Thomas Jenks family, The Jenks House is a taste of old Florida. In 32 years of residence and restoration, Ila Rae and Tom Merten have preserved original features of the Jenks home including some of the Jenks family furniture. Additional furnishings include mission and early art deco pieces. Each morning savor freshly squeezed orange juice along with your delicious full breakfast. Top it off with a cup of coffee made from organically grown, fair trade coffee beans that we roasted the night before! Later relax under a ceiling fan on the sun-bathed porch as you enjoy our historic Riverside home.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Alltel Stadium (5 miles)
- Beaches (17 miles)
- Convention Center (2 miles)
- Downtown (3 miles)
- St. Vincent's Medical Center (7 blocks)
- a national historic district
- City
- Nearest major city: St. Augustine, FL (38 miles)
- Directions to property:
Located in the heart of Jacksonville in historic Riverside.
From the North: Exit I-95 South onto I-10 West, exit left onto Roosevelt (US 17), turn right at first traffic signal (McDuff Avenue), turn right at next traffic signal, go one block, turn right onto Post Street, go four blocks, The Jenks House is on your right at intersection of Post and James streets.
From the West: Exit I-10 East onto McDuff Avenue, turn left onto Post Street, go four blocks, The Jenks House is on your right at intersection of Post and James streets.
From the South: Exit I-95 North onto I-10 West, exit left onto Roosevelt (US 17), turn right at first traffic signal (McDuff Avenue), turn right at next traffic signal, go one block and turn right onto Post Street, go four blocks, The Jenks House is on your right at intersection of Post and James streets. - Nearest major airport: Jacksonville, FL (JAX) 15 miles
- Directions from airport:
25 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport on I-95 South. Exit onto I-10 West, exit left onto Roosevelt (US 17), turn right at first traffic signal (McDuff Avenue), turn right at next traffic signal, go one block and turn right onto Post Street, go four blocks, The Jenks House is on your right at intersection of Post and James streets.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: guest rooms
- There are 2 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is $ 95.00
- Double occupancy rate is $ 110.00
Amenities | In Room | | | Air conditioning | Alarm clock | | Bath robes | Ceiling fans | | Desk | Hairdryer | | Ironing Board | Library | | TV | Wi-Fi |  | | On Site | | | Board games | | | | Other Amenitites | | | high speed wireless internet access | art deco AM/foreign band radios |
Meals - A delicious full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Grandma Alford's sticky cinnamon rolls.
Buttery, sweet and cinnamon-rich!
We serve fair trade coffee.
Also, enjoy a scrumptious picnic lunch packed in an art deco case (extra charge applies).
Policies - Minimum stay required (Minimum stays required during special events.)
- Smoking is not allowed (You may smoke away from building.)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (Credit card information required at time of booking.)
- Check in time is 3:00 PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
- Cancellations:
If reservation is for 1-4 nights: No charge if you cancel 7 days prior to check-in date. (If you cancel:
within 5 days of check-in date, you will pay 50%;
within 2 days of check-in date, you will pay 100%).
If reservation is for 5 or more nights: No charge if you cancel 14 days prior to check-in date. (If you cancel:
within 10 days of check-in date, you pay 50%;
within 5 days of check-in date, you pay 100%).
If reservation is for special events or holidays, no charge if you cancel 45 days prior to check-in date. (If you cancel:
30 days prior to check-in date, you pay 50%;
10 days prior to check-in date, you pay 100%).
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Ila Rae and Tom Merten
- The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, our own organic garden and orange trees, historical tours, boating/kayaking, fishing, golfing, hiking trails, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ruins, Zoo Jacksonville Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Jacksonville, Florida.
Contact Information
 
The Jenks House2804 Post Street Jacksonville, FL 32205-7414 USA
Innkeeper(s)
Ila Rae and Tom Merten
Rates:
$95 - $110
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