My wife and I stayed at the Penny Farthing Inn April 14-17 of 2008. We selected it based on postings on this website. We were looking for a B & B in the Historic District, but on a little quieter street.

Dave and Marie were gracious hosts throughout our stay. We stayed in the Victoria room and it was exactly as pictured. We loved the furnishings including the claw-tub. My wife needs a firm bed, due to back trouble. She had no problem with sleep, including the first night. We also loved the rockers on our private balcony.

The breakfasts, including fresh fruit served at each one, were wonderful. We enjoyed conversing with other guests before and after breakfast each day.

This was our first time in St. Augustine. We were able to see everything we wanted without needing a car. We were able to either walk or take trolley or bus to each place. In addition to shops in Historic District, we visited Fountain of Youth, historic home tours, the beautiful beach, and took a scenic boat cruise.

On the day we were checking out, our shuttle was not due to arrive until 2:00 p.m. to take us to the airport in Jacksonville. Even though our room was booked for that evening, Dave and Marie let us have access to the room until the shuttle arrived.

While we enjoyed the entire experience of being in St. Augustine, the highlight of the trip was the gracious hospitality of Dave and Marie.

Only good things can be said about our stay at Penny Farthing's Inn. From the moment my husband and I walked in the door, we were greeted with a warm smile and escorted to our room in the attic. The intricate details on the walls, the warm colors and decor that embraced us truly gave us a foreshadowing of a wonderful experience waiting to happen! Not only did we enjoy the room a great deal, but we were able to spend time with the family in the evening by the piano drinking a glass of wine and getting to know each other a bit better.
The next morning was just as welcoming as we went for breakfast and had a delightful homemade quiche with a fruit medley served by the welcoming faces of the day before.
I could only wish that our stay would've been longer! It was our first experience at a Bed & Breakfast, and it suredly set the tone for many future visits to come! We departed the inn with a great big hug from Dave, Marie, and Matthew. This is one memory for the books!!

We stayed at Penny Farthing Inn to celebrate a birthday. We stayed in the "Penny's Attic" room which was absolutely awesome. The proprietor ( Marie ) went out of her way to add some special touches such as a Chocolate Cake, Scheduling an in room massage for the both of us, as well as scheduling a horse carriage ride through historic downtown St. Augustine.

The food served during our stay was absolutely delicious. The French Toast on the first day was incredible, and the English Style breakfast the second day was just as good.

When staying in Penny's Attic be sure you are physically fit, as access requires walking a few flights of stairs to your private, romantic deck leading to a cozy charming hideaway. The jacuzzi tub in the room overlooking the city is fabulous! ( Our apologies to the neighbors downstairs for the late night bubbling ).

Overall this Bed and Breakfast Inn was excellant in charm, hospitality, food, and accomodations. This made for a wonderful escape from reality during our stay. Keep up the great work Marie!

P.S.
Don't forget to ask about the Army Men...

My wife and I just got back from a wonderful two day stay at the Penny Farthing Inn and we are still glowing. From the initial greeting to the final departure David and Marie made our stay at their B&B and the local area a wonderful experience. David welcomed us warmly, showed us our room and gave us the lay of the land, recommending local restaurants and things to see and do.
My wife and Marie hit it off like two old friends and we enjoyed socializing with the other guests. Oh, and the breakfasts were wonderful!

We enjoyed our stay so much that we can't wait to tell our friends about it!

Thank you David and Marie for a wonderful experience!