Room Descriptions for Alexander Homestead Bed and Breakfast
Alexandria
Anticipating the oversized whirlpool Jacuzzi for two after a full day of sightseeing you can almost feel the energizing effects of the Herbal bath grains. Perhaps you have Champagne chilling, the chandeliers are dimmed and a soft light emanating from the fireplace. As you drift off to sleep in the beautiful queen size hand carved French bed in the softest sheets imaginable and down pillows you surely feel you have slipped back in time to America's Golden Age of Grandeur.
The elegance and luxury of the Alexandria encompasses you the moment you step into this bedchamber. The canopied bed, marble topped night stands and magnificent chandelier invite visions of grandeur. As you glance further around the room, you glimpse the bombe chest with a large bouquet of fresh cut flowers - lace curtains flowing in a gentle breeze at the French doors as they open out onto your own very private screened porch with rockers and love seat - the antiqued fireplace ready to be lit by the soft glow of a wood fire or, in the summer, candles.
Whatever your agenda is in St. Augustine, the Alexandria bedchamber makes it all worthwhile as you truly feel like Royalty.
Rate: $199 per night
Queen Anne
Perhaps, the Queen Anne bedchamber is more your style. With its lacy bedspread so lovingly hand crocheted and moire swags to frame the high four poster bed set amid the rose garden rug you truly experience the grandeur and intimacy of a regal era.
After refreshing yourself in the large claw foot tub (with shower added for your comfort), enjoy the final sunset moments in large old fashioned rockers or snuggle together in the wicker swing on your private porch.
Of course the fresh flowers and lacy doilies once again catch your eye as you step through the lace curtained French doors.
Rate: $159 per night
Sweet William
Like other rooms in the Victorian home, the bedchamber was intended to be something of a testament to the domestic creativity of the 19th century woman. Sweet William captures the imagination of being a princess (or prince) in fairyland, as you repose under the magnificent blue and white French toile half canopy, in the queen four poster bed. Adjoining your bedchamber and bath is a small sitting room occupied with an East lake desk and loveseat.
Enjoy your coffee on the airy morning porch as you listen to birds sing and plan your day's activities. For complete privacy you have your own staircase and entrance.
Rate: $179 per night
Lady Grace
Lady Grace is the most inviting and romantic retreat, sumptuously furnished, you could envision. It is elegant without being grand. The elaborately swagged bed draperies, enriched with fringe and adorned with rosettes, would have satisfied the Victorian need for draperies which do not fully enclose the bed. LAdy Grace is drenched with color and dressed with a lavish hand richly painted emerald walls, lavishly draped curtains and Victorian wrought iron king bed beautifully recall the 19th century charm.
An exquisite jewel-box richness is the hallmark of the opulently furnished bathroom with its whirlpool bathtub (and shower). The bronze mirrored wall behind the whirlpool reflects the romantic mood created by the candlelabra.
Rate: $209 per night
Victoriana
You may choose Victoriana, which has an impressive bedstead with a built-up, crested headboard of a type particularly favored by wealthy tycoons who felt it invested their private chambers with a suitable grandeur. As the bathing facilities were important in that era, experience the opulence of a grand oval tub, lit only by candlelight, with you (and perhaps your loved one) encased in soft, creamy bubbles. Or, if you prefer to wash while standing up, a separate shower will add to your comfort.
Either way you might pause before the fireplace and admire the fresh flowers once again before you open the French doors leading onto the private screened porch to listen to the final night sounds.
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