Carriage Way is a traditional Victorian style building constructed between 1883 and 1885 by Edward and Rosalie Masters. The rooms are named for former owners and individuals who were significant to the history of the home. For many years, the home was very prominent in the city of St Augustine. Then, in the 1940s, the house was converted into apartments. In 1984, the structure was lovingly and extensively restored to its original grandeur, fulfilling a dream of creating Carriage Way.
Just imagine walking down the quaint, narrow streets of the "Oldest City" in the United States. Then, imagine walking up to a beautiful 120 year old Victorian home in the heart of the Historic District. Your eyes capture the soft, warm colors of the home. Then, you see the two verandas. The white wicker chairs and a porch swing call out to you to sit, relax and reflect on your day! As you enter the front door, the friendly atmosphere is evident. You feel the warmth, as if it were to say "Welcome Home."
You are standing in the very center of history. Carriage Way, is located just steps from old St. George Street, the walking mall street. It is amid unique and charming shops, museums, historic sites and beautiful views. Flagler College (the original Ponce de Leon Resort Hotel), 17th century European fort Castillo de San Marcos, many fine restaurants, carriage tours and the waterfront are 1 to 4 short blocks away.
All sites in the Historic District are only a 5 to 10 minute stroll. We have off-street parking on-site for our guests.
Accommodations include nine guest rooms located on the first and second floor of the main inn and two guest rooms in our "Cottage."
All guest rooms have a private bath with a claw foot tub and shower or shower only. All of the guest rooms are
impeccably furnished with antiques or reproductions. Many of the rooms have family heirlooms from Oklahoma, New Orleans and Illinois. All rooms have telephones and wireless high speed internet access is available. Carriage Way truly has "Today's comfort, yesterday's ambiance."
Rates range from $99.00 to $439.00 per night and include breakfast and complimentary beverages. Beach style bicycles are available for your use. Early morning coffee and newspapers are furnished and, in the afternoon, there is a special dessert treat.
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Our Cottage, is the perfect place to nestle your group in the "Heart of the Historic district". Whether your are traveling with a family or friends, you will enjoy the pleasant surroundings and the location is just one block off St. George Street. This is the perfect place for a girls getaway or a couples retreat. There is also a new sleeper sofa allowing the cottage to sleep six people quite comfortably.
This is the perfect time to consider purchasing a gift certificate for your loved ones. Call to purchase and we will place it in the mail the same day.
We also have rooms at Our Cottage available. The cottage is located three doors down the street from the main inn and is great as a quiet "hideaway" for two couples or a perfect place for a family reunion. Click here to learn more about our Cottage.
The atmosphere at Carriage Way is casual and leisurely in keeping with the general attitude and feeling of the Oldest City in the nation. Wonderful scents waft from the kitchen reflecting the scrumptious breakfasts that Larry lovingly prepares.
Freshly baked breads, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee, tea, wonderful jellies and jams, and a delicious entrée all await you at breakfast time. Bill strolls over from his home a block away to brew the coffee, check the details and chat with the guests. Breakfast is served from about 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in our beautiful dining room or enjoy your breakfast outdoors on our spacious front porch.
Carriage Way, has been featured in many newspapers, magazines, and books throughout the United States and abroad. We were selected one of the 125 facilities appearing in "Best Places to Stay in Florida."
The Palm Beach Post ran a feature article and selected Carriage Way as a travel destination in their Sunday morning Travel Section.
Articles have been written including one titled "Carriage Way" in the Star Banner, Ft. Myers News Press, Miami Herald, Jacksonville Times Union, Sunday Oklahomanand the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
Chosen by "Fodor's Affordable Florida," one of eight lodgings in all of Florida
that are "Fodor's Choices."
We are also very proud to have been chosen St. Augustine's Best Bed and Breakfast for 2006 by FolioWeekly!
Superior Small Lodging winner of the 2006 "White Glove Award".
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