"I was looking for a comfortable bed in Southwest Florida to relax after a red-eye flight from the west coast, and a motorcycle ride. I called Hemingway House and explained what I was looking for and Marlene said "You must stay here". She was able to accomodate us for one night. My boyfriend and I were given a tour of the rooms and we selected the downstairs room, with a million dollar bed surrounded by bookshelves and our own private bathroom. Our room opened via french doors to the outdoor dining and pool area. We did not want for anything during our stay, and while we had an busy itinerary, Marlene invited us to stay awile and relax. The conversation with Marlene and the other guests was wonderful. This was just the relaxation we needed before meeting family members in the St. Petersburg area. We highly reccomend Hemmingway House to families, couples. They were even biker enthusiastic! Thanks Marlene, we miss you already, you are family now!"