Visit A St Augustine Bed and Breakfast in September for Special Events and Discounted Pricing There is no better time to visit St. Augustine than in September…cooler autumn breezes, no crowds, and the spectacular Sing Out Loud festival are huge draws to the historic city. And this year, local bed and breakfasts are joining … Read More
Looking for cool things to do off the beaten path in St. Augustine? Want a list of some of our favorite hidden gems? This blog is for guests who have been to St. Augustine multiple times–you’ve seen the fort, the Pirate Museum, Flagler College. You have taken the distillery tour, and sat on the … Read More
There is SO MUCH to see and do in St. Augustine–just look through our blogs on ‘things to do’ and you’ll find a ton! But if this is your first trip, here is our list of 7 things you MUST do in St. Augustine. If you’ve come to St. Augustine many times, you may … Read More
It’s May, and we’re just about completely booked at our Vilano Beach Beachcomber Cottages for the summer. But there are still some great weeks available in our favorite beach months–September and October!! We had a guest planning a trip to Vilano Beach in September, and he asked the question: What amenities are at the … Read More
Read on for Mother’s Day Specials in St. Augustine: Mother’s Day is coming up–and we were just thinking, “Is there any better way to tell your mother (or the mother of your children) that you love them than taking them to St. Augustine for a getaway”?? Well, kind of… The *only* Mother’s Day present that’s … Read More
Summer is coming, and we’ve been getting lots of requests for an expert guide to a great St. Augustine beach vacation. We *love* slipping away to enjoy the beach for an afternoon, and we’re happy to share our suggestions and insider tips for a great St. Augustine beach vacation! St. Augustine has so much history … Read More
Grab your camera and some sunscreen, it’s almost time for the annual St. Augustine Florida’s Birding and Photo Fest! Florida’s 2019 Birding and Photo Fest takes place April 24-28, with speakers, classroom sessions, field workshops, and tours and excursions in St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach. This year boasts over 110 separate sessions–with events for … Read More
A future guest recently asked us a great question: “What are the best desserts in St. Augustine? Bonus points for anything easy to get to from the inn. My wife loves sweets, and I’d love to surprise her with a different dessert every night!” Great question, Peter S.!! And great idea…what a wonderful way to … Read More
Have you dreamed of downtown living in St. Augustine? You know how much you love visiting St. Augustine–but what if you actually lived here? What would your life be like? Imagine a regular morning downtown: you take an early run along the seawall, watching the sun climb over the water as you breathe in the … Read More
Looking for a great brunch recipe to make for your family during the holiday season? Quiche is delicious, easy to make the day before, and can be served warm or at room temperature. Soon after we bought the inn in 2010, I went in search of good quiche recipes, for the exact reasons listed above. … Read More
