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Inn at the Bay
St. Petersburg, FL
The Sailboat Suite
“A comfortably elegant B&B"
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t is a beautiful spring day when I arrive in St. Pete, and I am immediately drawn to the attractive sunshine yellow inn bedecked with flowering window boxes. The house looks as though it is basking under the warming rays of a bright Floridian sun, and I sense it wishes to share its own warmth with whomever enters.Constructed in 1910 as a private home, the house was purchased in 1999 by Jewly and Dennis Youschak. After an amazing renovation of the property, the Youschaks—the delightful owners and resident innkeepers—proudly opened Inn at the Bay to guests in March 2001. A perfect place to stay when visiting St. Petersburg, the inn is ideally located in downtown St. Petersburg within walking distance of beaches, fine restaurants, the marina, and excellent shopping.
Each morning, an award-winning breakfast is served in an elegant tea room where guests enjoy a gourmet cuisine at individual tables draped with white linen cloths and adorned with fresh flowers. Unlike most B&Bs, breakfast is served at the guests’ leisure. It is always superb.
The next time I visit the Tampa Bay area, Inn at the Bay is where I will stay. I hope it will be soon.
Strong Points
Hospitality plus, location and setting, tasteful décor, attention-to-detail, impressive amenities, allergy-free feather beds, luxurious robes, tropical garden, gazebo w/swing, off-street parking, full gourmet breakfast, homemade cookies & complimentary soft drinks, in-room coffee makers, discounts available, in-room phones w/voice mail, Cable TVs & VCRs, game room, guest computer, wheelchair accessible, high-speed Internet, fireplaces available, individual climate control, secluded honeymoon suite.
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Gallatin
River Lodge
Guest suites overlook scenic
vistas
“A full service fly-fishing lodge”
I arrive at the
cedar post and beam lodge as the sun sets, casting a soft glow over the
trout pond and snow-capped mountains in the distance. I spot whitetail deer
grazing in the open valley beyond the inn, and I feel embraced with a sense
of wonder and serenity.
Conveniently located near Yellowstone National Park,
the lodge is situated upon a 350 acre ranch near the picturesque Gallatin
River and provides panoramic views of five mountain ranges. The area abounds
with wildlife. Each suite is tastefully furnished with a queen or king-sized
bed, a comfortable sofa, a switch-operated gas fireplace, and large windows
for viewing the spectacular vistas seen in all directions. A great room,
featuring a large stone fireplace, and a well-stocked library are also
available for the enjoyment and comfort of guests.
A delicious breakfast, made-to-order, is served each
morning in the dining room. An in-house restaurant, The Gallatin River
Grill, is open nightly and offers what many consider the finest dining in
southwest Montana.
Steve
and Christy Gamble, owners of Gallatin River Lodge, and their hospitable
staff are knowledgeable of the area and provide a variety of recommended
guided excursions (which are also offered in special package deals).
Montana is an area often overlooked when travel plans
are being made. However, I found the area’s rugged beauty captivating and
the wildlife fascinating–I will definitely return whenever I can.
Strong Points
Hospitality plus, location & setting, tasteful décor, attention-to-detail, fireplaces in suites, satellite TVs in rooms, Jacuzzis, terry cloth robes, impressive amenities, full breakfast, guest refrigerator, high-speed wireless Internet, fine dining, full bar, special packages, library, on-site fly fishing, private trout pond, airport pick-up available.
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AT-A-GLANCE
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Gallatin River Lodge (B&B)
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