My husband and I have recently returned from spending our 45th Wedding Anniversary with Bonnie, Terri, and Bonnies’s sister, Diane, at the Alexander Homestead in St. Augustine, Florida. I no longer remember how many times we have visited Bonnie’s wonderful and luxurious B & B. We have been returning as often as possible for some years now. The house is always most inviting in a very familiar and comforting way. The house is quite Victorian in nature, and, you really feel you are getting away from the “Florida look”. Everything is clean and in its place which really makes you feel like you’re coming home, without the everyday tasks and drudgery. The rooms are all well kept and each has its own personality. We especially love the Alexandria room, partly because our granddaughter’s name is Alexandria, but mostly because it feels like a mini house, space of your own, not just a room. It has a beautiful working fireplace, a jaccuzzi tub in the bath, and its own private front porch. It is so much more than just a room.

Breakfast is a delightful affair - held in the formal dining room. It sets the tone for your entire day in town. We are always greated by Bonnie and Terri’s smiles, and sometimes Bonnie’s sister, Diane stops in to chat.

We usually try to visit during the week, as we don’t care much for the weekend crowds. It’s much quieter, and we find we can come and go as we like.

This trip was especially meaningful for us as it was our 45th Anniversary. Our son, and our friends called Bonnie, talked with her, and Bonnie took over making arrangements for a carriage to pick us up at the B & B, show us around the Olde Town, then drop us off at The Casa Monica Hotel, where Bonnie had made arrangements for a surprise dinner from our friends at 95 Cordova. There is nothing Bonnie will not do for you. That to us, is the real meaning of Bed and Breakfast, not whether you like the decor, or if someone laughs a little too loudly. It’s the care and concern that goes into making your stay perfect.

I believe I have said before, my husband and I have stayed in B & B’s all over this country. Some older, some newer, but none so inviting. In this day and age, when people criticize and complain so readily, the Inn provides solace to us. If there is ever a problem, Bonnie takes care of it immediately. You never have to ask twice. She is on call 24/7. Nothing is too much trouble! A new Petite Chateau has just been added to the Inn and we are looking forward to staying in it. Bonnie’s sister, Diane, also has a beautiful cabin on a mountain in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, and we were priviledged to be able to rent it for a week right after Thanksgiving. The care that Bonnie has for her house and guests is also very obvious in Diane’s cabin. This entire family is totally commited to the comfort and care of their guests. We will be returning to both the Inn and the Cabin as soon as possible.

-Betty K. - Jupiter, FL

It was more than we expected. Our hostess was very friendly and helpful during our stay. The shared guest rooms and our private bedroom were tastefully decorated and very warm and inviting and very clean. Not only was our hostess friendly; she was an awesome cook. The location of the Inn was perfect and within walking distance to the shops, fine restaurants and attractions. We enjoyed waking up and being able to walk out onto our own private screened-in porch. We highly recommend the Alexander Homestead B & B on your upcoming visit to St. Augustine.

-Janice W. - Deland, FL

This B&B is the prototype of what a B&B should be. Very nice rooms, clean, convenient to local attractions, nice amenities, good breakfast, adequate parking and a gracious hostess.

-Kim S. - University Park, Fl

We stayed for the 3 night package.

This was our first time at a Bed & Breakfast and were excited for the experience after hearing so many good things from others.

Our room was spotless, elegant & clean with every ammenity we could imagine. We stayed in the Lady Grace which was cozy & romantic! We saw all the rooms and they too were just breathtaking!
The house and grounds itself were so whimsical, very very well maintained & magical. We enjoyed our time on the swing on the front porch!

Bonnie & her staff go out of the way to make sure your every request has been met as much as possible. They do not miss a trick!

Our “yummy & filling” breakfast each morning was served in the wonderful dining room and each meal was amazing! And by candlelight! We had a great group of fellow visitors which we enjoyed having morning chats with before we each went off for the day on a new journey!

We were married, we eloped, during our stay in the parlor and utilized one of the wedding packages, thru her website, which was a great bargain and covered everything. Bonnie, herself, performed our ceremony. She handles everything very personal & professional… It was just perfect & intimate and we were very very pleased with the service.

Don’t forget to ask Bonnie about the Raintree restaurant and the private car service to and from the restaurant… this was a great local restaurant which we recommend!

The Inn itself sits back 3 short blocks from the main drag in St. Augustine, maybe a 5 minute easy safe walk, so it was nice to stroll home daily thru the Victorian Houses in the neighborhood to our Inn but yet be so close to all the excitement when needed!

We also recommend Ghost & Graveyard’s ghost tour… we did 3 Ghost Tours on our trip, by far this one was the best!

Bonnie, thanks for the wonderful memories, we can’t tell you enough how magical it was and we will see you next year!

I recommend the Alexander Homestead to anyone looking for a fantastic, romantic getaway and a bit of pampering!

A beautiul place. We stayed for a weekend and wish it could have been a week. Our room was on the second floor, with a real fireplace, which we used every night. (It was chilly!) We also had a private porch overlooking the street where we would sit and have coffee in the mornings. Loved the furnishings - you really felt at home. Some nice touches, such as wine and after-dinner drinks set up in the hallway, a fridge with beer and soda, and even a big stack of DVD movies to watch. Comfy bed, too, as evidenced by my husband’s late-afternoon naps accompanied by loud snoring. Luckily I had the tub in the bathroom to soak in during that time.

The location was perfect; a couple minute stroll to downtown, and a quiet, tree-lined street. Bonnie is a super lady who can cook up a storm. My breakfasts since I’ve been home have been pretty disappointing, I must admit.

Overall, a first-rate bed and breakfast. I’ve been to some beautiful ones across the country (New England, especially) and I’d rate this one up there with those. Can’t wait to come back and stay for longer than just two days.