This B&B is found in an older building that has been redone to include modern comforts without sacrificing the charm of the older structure. While the modern services and charm of the place and its location close to the waterfront in St Petersburg make it a find, the owners send it's rating to the top. They are friendly from your arrival until your departure. They are attentive to their customers needs and ready with a suggestion of places to go and see in the area. Former military who served in Europe will remember Chiemsee Resort near Garmisch. The husband and wife both worked there for several years and it shows. Really nice family only added to an already great experience.

We only stayed for a night and the welcome, location and free beer at happy hour were great additions to this lovely charachterful 1937 built hotel. The couple running the place go out of their way to chat, laugh and be of assistance. It's in an excellent location too but if going out to eat, go straight down the road outside to the waterfront and its bars and restaurants. Avoid the loud bar area and park square about a block away. Lots of druggy, homeless types! Saturday there's an amazing farmers market! Just go...

Reading some of the reviews for this, it seems odd that people select individual style accommodation then bemoan that it isn't ‘cookie cutter.’
 
We chose it because we didn’t want the impersonal style of a chain hotel at Christmas. We wanted homely, and homely is exactly what we got.


This inn really scores for location. Easily reached from the Interstate exit, it’s in a quiet area of downtown and has free parking at the side. It’s in easy walking distance of the Pier, the Dali museum and loads of mid-range dinner options along Beach Drive. 



While our room was smallish, it wasn’t cramped and we were comfortable. It was good to be on the ground floor with a street view. The simple breakfast in the lounge/desk area was sociable and adequate enough for our needs. Wi-fi was fast and I appreciated having an efficient hairdryer for a change.

It was nice to come back on Christmas Eve to a gift bag of sweets in the room. We also really liked the ‘happy hour’ of beer, wine and nibbles every evening, a nice hospitable extra on the part of the innkeepers. As we enjoyed these on Christmas Eve a couple actually came to the door hoping to check in only to be told there was 'no room at the inn!'

 The big Christmas tree and decorations added to a homely, family feel, as did the quirky furnishings along the hallway to the guestrooms. These were fun.

This inn is located just a few blocks away from the water, and there's free parking too. The owners are warm and friendly and really contribute to the overall experience. There's an evening reception with beer, wine, snacks and a continental breakfast in the am, both of which are delicious. The inn has some lovely historic elements though the bathroom a bit dated. I did appreciate the wifi and the prevalence of outlets. The place was a fantastic value.