We had an absolutely incredible stay at the St. Francis Inn for our anniversary, and I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience! From the moment we arrived, the owners and staff were so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seemed to care about making our stay special. The food was amazing—I even asked for one of the recipes, and they were more than happy to share it with me! We also signed up for the ghost tour through the inn, which made the experience even more fun. Before we arrived, they had beautifully arranged ghost story books, shirts, and an EMF ghost detector in our room. It was such a thoughtful touch and made our anniversary trip feel even more special. We stayed in Graham’s Room on the third floor. Although the bathroom isn’t inside the room, it was still completely private and was never an issue for us. We actually loved staying on the third floor and experiencing the charm and character of such a historic inn. There is something really special about staying somewhere with so much history. We also took advantage of the complimentary tickets to the St. Augustine Lighthouse, and I’m so glad we did! The views were beautiful, and there was so much history to see and learn about. The inn also offered 50% off admission to the Oldest House Museum, so of course we had to do that too. We really appreciated all of the extras that came with our stay because they encouraged us to experience even more of St. Augustine. I think my husband’s favorite part may have been The Snug! It felt like our own little private bar, and we had such a great time meeting and talking with other guests there. My favorite part might sound silly, but it was the robes! I loved mine so much that I ended up buying one to bring home with me. What really stood out to us was how much more this felt like an experience than simply a place to stay. Between the history, the hospitality, the food, the little extras, and the people we met along the way, our anniversary stay was everything we hoped it would be. We left already knowing that we will absolutely be back—and next time, we plan on bringing friends and family with us. Thank you to everyone at the St. Francis Inn for making our anniversary so memorable! ❤️
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Operating as a lodging destination since 1845, the St. Francis Inn Bed & Breakfast is a 1791 property located in the heart of St. Augustine, Florida. As the city's oldest inn, the building shows its origins with exposed beams and period antiques across 19 guest rooms, with select accommodations offering fireplaces, private balconies, or jetted tubs. A walled courtyard encompasses year-round gardens and a heated swimming pool, situated within walking distance of historic downtown attractions.
