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There is a flurry of activity at the Casablanca Inn on the Bayfront in America’s oldest city. New owners Nancy Cloud and Michael Miles have purchased the acclaimed 1914 beauty that is one of the most photographed destinations in Northeast Florida, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The graceful 20-room Mediterranean revival beauty was featured internationally on The Travel Channel April 10, shortly after gaining stature as one of 11 Florida inns highlighted by Conde Nast Travel. The new owners recognized the Casablanca’s prestigious waterfront location and reputation, now dividing time between the Casablanca Inn and their AAA 4-diamond oceanfront Balance Rock Inn in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A synchronized working team, Nancy handles running the business of both large properties from hiring the staff and handling the inns’ guest operations to the enormous task of bookkeeping. Michael’s strengths are in property renovations and overall maintenance, construction, appearance of staff and grounds plus business marketing. They have been well-known in the hospitality/hotel industry since the late 1970’s when they purchased their first grand ‘summer cottage’ in Bar Harbor, the Ledgelawn Inn.
- One of today’s hot travel topics is traveling with pets. “We have never had a concern with inviting well behaved pets to our Maine inn. So we are now going to welcome them into the Casablanca Inn’s Secret Garden, where they, too, can enjoy the luxury of staying at one of the best historic inns in Florida” both Nancy and Michael agree.
- Another issue is the superiority of the Inn’s beds and mattresses. All beds are now going to have Pillow Top "Select Comfort Sleep Number" mattresses, feather beds with an isotonic mattress pad, 600 thread count sheets, designer Duvet Covers and accessories.
(By coincidence, both historic properties owned by Cloud and Miles have a railroad heritage: The Casablanca Inn was built in 1914 by one of Henry Flagler’s engineers that developed the Florida railroads (Mr. L. Butler) and the Balance Rock Inn was built in 1903 by Alexander Maitland, a Scottish railroad tycoon.)
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Southern Living quotes “We like Casablanca Inn on the Bay”, Atlanta Journal Constitution names Casablanca in their “Ten Great Inns of the Southeast” and Frommer’s Travel Guide says “What Divine Decadence”!
"One of the 10 Great Inns of the Southeast"
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Casablanca Inn on the Bay and It's Secret Garden of St Augustine Florida offers elegant suites and rooms with breathtaking views of the historic St. Augustine bayfront. Offering the widest variety of accommodations, you can choose from panoramic Matanzas Bay views, Jacuzzis, private porches and sundecks, Secret Garden suites with kitchenettes or a value rated Coach House room. The accommodations offer antique furnishings, decorative fireplaces, private entries, and peaceful luxury. Your stay includes complimentary parking.
From this St. Augustine bed and breakfast you can view the historic fort, Castillo de San Marcos, from our sprawling verandas, watch the horse and carriage tours just steps away, or kick back in a porch rocking chair to watch the tropical palms sway in the relaxing breeze.
The historic old city surrounds us, with museums, fine shops, restaurants, galleries, antique shops and lots of entertainment and fun - all year round. St. Augustine beach is one of Florida's most beautiful, and it's an easy drive from the Inn.
We'll pamper you with gourmet two-course breakfasts served on the grand front porches, complimentary soda, beer, wine coffee, lemonade and hot chocolate, daily fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, luxurious robes and our exclusive Dream Sleep mattresses. The Casablanca Inn on the Bay oozes with romance, affordable luxury, and gracious staff anxious to welcome and serve you in our unique bed and breakfast on the bay in the heart of downtown St. Augustine Florida! |
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One of only 11 Conde Nast Magazine "Recommended" properties in the entire state of Florida |
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“Sink into the rocking chairs on the porch, lulled by slowly moving ceiling fans, as you watch the boats and horse-drawn carriages pass just outside our door.
Casablanca Inn boasts the finest St. Augustine bayfront location, especially when enjoyed from our private porches. The panoramic view of Matanzas Bay (part of the Intracoastal Waterway) -- with passing boats, moored yachts, shrimpers returning with nets full, and frequent dolphin visits -- is unsurpassed!” * http://www.casablancainn.com/welcm.html
Your stay includes a full two course breakfast, complimentary beverages including beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea, lemonade, hot chocolate, champagne on weekends and holidays, and fresh baked cookies every day. Each room is furnished with antiques, and has a private bath, a private entrance, and ceiling fans. The beds offer luxurious pillow-top mattresses to ensure a comfortable rest. There are televisions and telephones located in fourteen of the suites and rooms. Six of our anniversary and honeymoon suites do not have television or telephones but guest phones are available in the parlor.
The inn is located within easy access to all historic attractions, and within walking distance of most fine restaurants, shops, galleries, museums, churches and frequent special events. We're always available to make recommendations and point you in the right direction! For wedding parties, please notify us in advance, as special policies apply. Designated off-street parking is available during your stay. We welcome children over age 12.
 THE ANNIVERSARY SUITE indulges you with a spectacular bay view, either from your own private porch with double hammock or from the upholstered Queen Anne chairs flanking the picture window in your bedroom. The tall four poster queen bed and decorative oak fireplace fill the room with splendor. The corner double jacuzzi tub and shower is most enticing in the sitting area, with two cozy wing chairs. Don't wait for an anniversary to treat yourself here. Outside sitting area with double hammock, on the grand veranda with a panoramic view of the bay.
This is a No Smoking Inn. Guests may smoke on their outside decks.
Happy Traveling
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