After many stays in St. Augustine at various hotels and bed & breakfasts we discovered the place that is a must-return, the Alexander Homestead Bed and Breakfast. Let’s start with price. Bonnie has placed great prices on her rooms. Very fair. We stayed in a beautiful room on the second floor. The bed was so very comfortable with pillows to die for. There were two chairs, a dresser, antique writing desk, fireplace, and armoire with a safe enclosed. The porch with our room was enclosed with a screen so you could sit out any time day or night and not be driven crazy by insects. You could smoke if you chose to. There was a wicker rocker, chair, and a small table with two chairs. The bathroom was large with a wonderful tub (plenty large for two), shower, and was all white. The toiletries were all noted to have Alexander Homestead on them. Bedside are chocolates. At night she has cordials available outside the room which included creme de menthe. I am not sure what the other one was but it was delicious. It was nice to relax on the screened in porch with this lovely beverage before retiring. In the morning between 8:00 and 8:15 the coffee service appears outside your room (silver service). Your room has coffee cups and water glasses available for your use. There is a small refrigerator located outside your room which included various soft drinks, water, beer, and small bottles of red and white wine. Of course there are wine glasses available. I have never seen small bottles of wine before but it was a very nice touch. Breakfast proved to be a lively exchange. There was a very interesting lady from Palm Beach who told some of the best stories I have ever heard. It just happened that we were all from different areas in Florida. The food was of course a great topic of conversation. Bonnie has homemade granola to top your dish of fresh fruit and then a French Vanilla Sauce to add. There was orange juice, coffee, and tea if you wish. Saturday morning we had here homemade vegetable quiche, bacon, and Bonnie’s secret biscuits. She would not give up this recipe but I have searched on line and think I can somewhat copy them but I am certain they won’t be as good. Sunday included the granola, fruit, juice, link sausage, and the best french toast you will ever have. The recipes are on her web site. This could be topped with her homemade almond syrup. I must say this was all filling, fresh, and delicious. I had requested a cheese and fruit basket with a bottle of wine and this was set up and all was very good. She kindly made reservations for us at the Raintree Restaurant as well.
Her home is lovingly decorated in Victoriana. Her parlor had music playing all the time very quietly.
I would recommend staying at the Alexander Homestead. I hope to return again, the next time taking my mother who will absolutely love the home and the atmosphere. Thanks to Bonnie and her friendly staff for making this a weekend to remember.
