Hoyt House Bed & Breakfast Inn

 

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Curtis D.

Gainesville, FL

9/9/2007 2 photos

After scheduling our anniversary weekend about a month and a half in advance, our reservations were canceled at the last minute by another local establishment, so in desperation we started looking some place else with a vacancy. Fate smiled upon us that September day when we found the Hoyt House. This B&B is located at the corner of South 8th (A1A) and Atlantic ave only about 15 minutes off of 301 right at the east end of historic downtown; conveniently within walking distance off many great shoppes, restaurants and a great spa, Magna's, an Aveda spa.

The owners, Jerry and Barb, were gracious enough to accept us into their home at the last minute and care to our recent wounds. This beautiful home was built in 1905 and has been amazingly renovated. Many rooms have whirlpool tubs and all have a TV/DVD; prices vary depending on the occasion but all budgets can find a deal in the house. The room was immaculately clean and tastefully decorated; they even straightened up our things when the cleaned the room in the morning, even lining up our shoes under the TV stand.

Breakfast was spectacular, everyday the entire meal was homemade with even the french toast coming from freshly made bread. The intimate dining room seats about 15-20 and the hosts are very attentive to dietary needs, ensuring everyone is happy.

The grounds were immaculate. There is a large fenced yard with a gigantic heated pool and a hot tub. There is also a gazebo and bikes that you can take for your adventures around town.

We wanted a weekend of relaxing seclusion and that is what we were provided, but if you feel the need to have a connection with the outside world a computer with DSL and a printer is a available for your usage 24/7.

The only complaint I can think of is that I did not want to go home. If you enjoy the historic and beautiful Atlantic coast without the hustle and bustle of more heavily trafficked sites such as Saint Augustine then this is the place for you to hang your hat.

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