The White Orchid Inn and Spa is near and dear to my heart. I believe we've been staying here since…read more2014 and the place only gets better with age. This is also the special place where my husband asked me to marry him in 2016. The owner, Heather, is so friendly and generous. She makes the best cheese plates in the afternoons for happy hour and the BEST omelettes for breakfast. By the way, breakfast and happy hour is included with your stay. Everything is made to order and the spreads are always incredible. One of the best perks about the Inn! It's romantic and relaxing all rolled into one vacation. The customer service from each lady at the Inn is outstanding. They truly care about your vacation and constantly check in to make sure you're more than happy with your stay. Heather even made hot tea for my husband one day and brought it out to him by the pool. So kind. Our air conditioner had an issue one night and we were promptly given a key to another room where we could sleep for the night. Heather had maintenance out the next morning and the issue was taken care of quickly. We have stayed in the Flamingo room and the Serenity room all times we've been here. These are the only two rooms located in the spa building and the heated mineral pool is right outside their doors. We love The White Orchid Inn and Spa and already look forward to the day when we return. The ladies really made our trip special this time around and we are grateful for that. Thank you Heather and team!

Just checked out --Disappointed at best…read more Dingy to dirty. Property is not kept up. Way over priced. No in room coffee or bottles of water. Powdered creamer? Really? Only saw 2 employees and both times questions I asked were answered with " I don't know I am only helping" 2nd day couldn't find anyone for included breakfast so just left.

I travel to JAX for business and found this special B&B that is my first choice. I've been a…read morepatron for several years now. The house is beautiful in historic district and near St. John's River. Wonderful restaurants are close by. Owners Joan and Dan are very kind, accommodating, and prepare gourmet breakfast at the time that always works for my schedule. Only two rooms, private, cozy, with all the amenities. And the rates are incredible! This is a gem, don't want to give it away. But this place deserves good patronage!

I stayed three nights at St. John's House Bed and Breakfast in the historic district of Five Points…read moreRiverside. This is an upscale neighbor with views of St. John's river as well as a semi-private road that makes for a nice stroll. It's located in a highly walkable area of town with trendy restaurants and bars that will suit everyone. I stayed in the Barnett room, which is spacious and comfortable. The linens and towels were high quality, the bed was very comfortable, and there were water bottles left out for me. I slept very well and each morning Joan prepared a five-star breakfast. She asked me what time I'd prefer to eat and provided options to suit my tastes. They're easy going and willing to share tips on things to do around town if you're interested. You won't find more gracious hosts than Joan and Dan. They made my trip to Jacksonville very memorable!

We just got here about an hour ago. First thing I wanted was a hot bath. Water was barely tepid but…read morestaff was able to take care of it and get us hot water. We stayed here for our 40th anniversary. Lovely property, room, comfy bed and great staff. Across the street from the bay you have sailboats and schooners . Great views from the Verandas. We ordered the breakfast in bed with mimosas which didn't disappoint. I had a huge piece of French toast with blueberry compote, ham, cappuccino. We're already planning our next visit.

We stayed here two nights on our way to our final destination. It was a great location being right…read moreacross the street from the water and a couple of blocks off the main drag to provide less traffic and noise. Our room was spacious with a nice king sized bed. Shower had room for two. We also had a bench on the deck outside of our room. I sat there and read the paper. I loved discovering a cat curled up there on our last day who was friendly and enjoying the morning sun. Breakfast was delicious with an egg bake and waffle our two days. With fresh fruit, bread board, juice, and coffee, there was more than enough to eat. They also hosted a social for the guests but the timing didn't work out for us to attend. It was quite the spread when we peaked in one night. We really enjoyed eating our breakfast outside on the large porch. The first day it was raining but we were covered so not an issue. The second day it was sunny and clear. Beautiful views of the water. The staff was fantastic and took care of all of our needs. Great stay!

This place used to be our go to place to spend a week. Over the course of the past 3 years we…read morevisited this resort from July 1-5 every year. Our friends and family also joined us and we booked 4 rooms including suites. The resort had a new owner when we initially visited in 2021 and several changes were to be made. The place could be really nice but it has taken its toll over the past 3 years. The owner has not done any upgrades as were promised. The furniture is falling apart and you can't even sit on it with having flakes left on your clothing. The floors and carpet in the main lobby are dirty and stained. The fish tank up front as well as the large koi pond are not cleaned and the poor fish inside struggle for air. There is black gunk and mold all over the glass, thick and hanging from the filters. You can't enjoy the pool because it is not cleaned and there are tons of bugs. It was so bad they even closed the pool several days. The mosquitoes and flying bugs outside are so abundant that you can't even enjoy the outdoors. So much for a relaxing water vacation! Trees were not trimmed and there were several overgrown areas which I feel contributed to the excess amount of bugs. If you walked around outside you were attacked by swarms of bugs. You literally had to hold your breath when walking thru them or you would swallow some. NASTY! The rooms were pretty clean overall but in poor condition. Furniture needed updating and there was no table or chairs in our suite. Just a bed and couch. The electrical outlets kept popping making it difficult to plug anything in. It is sad that this place is in a great location but nothing is being done to make it amenable. Upon leaving we were asked if we were booking for next year. When we said no and let them know why. They didn't seem to care. So we definitely will not be back. I suggest saving your money and possibly going to another nearby location. This could take a turn for the better. But it hasn't in 3 years. Not to mention the owner was not very friendly or concerned. A final note: The AC in the main lobby and several of the rooms didn't work well and the staff thought it best to turn it off. It was better outside on 104 heat than inside a supposedly cool resort with no pool access.

Been staying at this place for a week or two at a time every other month while working down the…read moreroad the past year and a half. I've stayed at other motels but liked this one the best and they gave me a discount since I stay there so much. I have to be at another job in the morning on the opposite side of the state so I got done at this job about 11:30 am and called in and told them that I'd be leaving and needed to check out after I get my stuff. The tweeker looking chick that's been up for days with dark ass circles around her eyes like a raccoon, proceeds to tell me I'm getting charged for tonight since check out is 11. So I hung up on her, left the job I was on, went and packed up my clothes and went to the office to ask wtf. On the way down I see the house cleaner and ask her if she had been to my room yet she said no I just got upstairs and cleaning the room on the total opposite end of the building right now I won't be to yours for another while. So I wasn't stopping her from doing her job obviously. So now it's time to go to the offfice and it's her and the mgr guy probably the owner who tf knows said that yes if I stay past 11 then I'll be charged for that night. This mf tries to tell me I don't have the right to talk to his house cleaners. lol this is America mf and I'll talk to whoever tf I want to thank you. I wasn't stopping her from doing her job of cleaning my room for the next customer and you want to charge me the extra hundred dollars for tonight????. He wants to argue so I give back my special discount card and room key and walked tf out telling them I won't ever stay here again after paying my bill from the night before that I owed like a decent human being. Moral of the story: don't piss off your customers over an hour of time especially if it doesn't affect anything that you have going on because now it just cost you thousands of dollars over the next few years!!!!!! I hope the owner or investors reads this and fires both these assholes over lost clientele. Remember WE are the ones that pay YOUR FUKING BILLS!!!!!!!!!

Excellent bed and breakfast. Super clean and the antique…read moredecor is beautiful. Delicious breakfast and assortment of snacks and beverages throughout the day and evening. Great location near the University or amazing and unique unique place to stay while traveling. Friendly and professional staff. Delicious cuisine nearby in the Gainesville historic district. Highly recommended.

I've stayed at the fanciest of hotels but nothing comes close to a nice b&b. There's just something…read moreabout the atmosphere and closeness and homeliness of well run b&b that adds to a night away. From the street, Camellia Rose appears to be a well maintained historic looking building. It's a pretty decent size with a nice yard and water fountain out front as well as nice parking. When we arrived, Mrs Pat met us at the door and welcomed us in. She showed us around and scheduled a time for breakfast. She told us to call if we needed anything and was very sweet. We went to a ballgame and had dinner and then went to Rockeys in town before heading back. When we got back we immediately got in the big jacuzzi tub. (We stayed in anticipation). There's bathing salt provided which made it even better. The temperature and water pressure was great, everything was very clean and taken care of. There were a lot of little details that made the room even better. The bed was comfy- my honey didn't want to get up the next morning due to how soft the bed was. I ended up getting him up and we went and got coffee and sat out front for a few minutes before breakfast. Once it was served, we had fresh sweet fruit, some kind of egg dish that was my absolute favorite (the boyfriend stated I needed to "up my breakfast game" the next time I cooked haha), sausage, and a really good pumpkin bread that I could barely eat because I was so full. We refilled our coffee and sat on the upper balcony for the rest of our stay which was relaxing. It was a little chilly but there was a small blanket in our room I could cover up in as I sipped my coffee. All in all a very great place to stay and we look forward to returning! PROS: - very quiet and relaxing; not like a hotel room where people are yelling in the halls randomly - Excellent breakfast that will have you extra full and ready for the day - I recommend definitely getting a room with the big tub. I would stay in it all day with a book if I could - clean and well maintained - quick uber/drive away from everything - great patio to relax in the mornings or nights

Herlong Mansion review: Her (Kim, the owner) website states…read morethat the Mansion is the "most eloquent bed and breakfast in Florida". So that coupled with a $386 price tag for one night gave me great expectations. Right out of the gatem the trumped-up antique piano was a bomb. No self-respecting pianist worth their salt would be caught dead playing such an atrociously neglected and out of tune instrument. The website said we would be offered complementary wine or beer. Never happened. We paid extra $40 for two people in room, yet only one key. If you plan to sit at the table on the very hot (with no fans) balcony, take some cleaning wipes with you as it was filthy. The room door has a mounting for security chain, but no chain. The drapes just barely cover the glass on the windows. Disconcerting for sure. The wood floor is sticky beneath your bare feet. Yuck! Bathroom lighting is so poor you only hope you got your eyebrow pencil somewhere close to your eyebrows. The toilet is so low it must have been meant for children, oh wait, no children in the big house. Cheapest toilet paper ever, your fingers go right through it! The no slip strips on the bottom of the tub were loose and flying in the breeze. Safety first! A book about Floridian painters, antique or not, is only of value if one can actually turn the pages. When it is falling apart literally at the seams it is classified as junk! The cook, "E" was delightful and went above and beyond expectation. The layer of dust on every windowpane in the dining room was a little gross. Being old and decrepit does not qualify as "eloquent" , and is not worth the exorbitant price tag.

If you can forgive a little roughness around the edges, and you use the common areas, this can be a…read moregreat experience. If I could break down this Inn's features, I would give the room 2.5 stars, the common areas 4 stars, and the breakfast 4 stars. We met this couple from Atlanta and we had a great time getting to know them, so 5 stars for that. Now the 'needs improvement' area, the room (ours was the Dogwood). Floors boards were cupped, and both the doors to the shower and toilet would not close due to the house settling. The doors to the upstairs common balcony would not easily open and all the locks were damaged or missing. The saving grace was the bed was super comfy! Even with the issues with the room we do plan on returning.

We absolutely loved our visit at the River Park Inn The host could not have been friendlier or more…read moreaccommodating. The rooms were beautifully appointed and the beds were very comfortable. Everything was clean and attention to detail was obvious. The hosts went out of their way to make our stay extra special. We will definitely visit there again.

Absolutely an amazing place to stay! So glad we choose to stay here versus a big chain hotel! Ms…read morePat is so hospitable, so kind & knowledgeable about the hidden gem that is Green Cove Springs! Breakfast is delicious! Rooms are clean, comfortable & homey. We will be back. This is our first stay @ a B&B & we couldn't be happier.

We spent our wedding weekend here and it was absolutely amazing. The owners {Kathy & Tim} were so…read morepersonable, accommodating and just couldn't do enough to make our stay any more enjoyable. Our stay also included breakfast. Our room was so beautiful and cozy with a walkway that had a small foot bridge leading to our room. Very private. It was just the most perfect place I could have asked for. Definitely plan on staying here again in the future. You won't be disappointed. We loved everything about it.

Stayed here this past weekend and honestly didn't want to leave. Kathy and Tim were awesome--super…read morefriendly, welcoming, and you can tell they actually care about the experience. The room was clean, cozy, and had that perfect laid-back beach vibe without feeling cheap or overdone. Small touches made a big difference--complimentary beach gear, homemade banana bread every morning (which was ), and they even had a Sunday hashbrown + croissant casserole that was legit. Location is perfect too--quiet, relaxing, and right by the beach, which makes it feel like your own little escape. We only stayed 2 days and immediately wished we booked longer. If you're looking for a low-key, relaxing getaway, this place is a no-brainer.