The Fairbanks House

Description

Circa 1885. The living and dining room fireplace tiles of this Italianate-style mansion bring to life scenes from Shakespeare's works and "Aesop's Fables." Other features include polished hardwood floors, intricately carved moldings and eight other fireplaces that grace spacious rooms. Each of the guest rooms is furnished with a four-poster or canopied king, queen or twin bed, Jacuzzi and clawfoot tubs or showers. Guests can step outside to enjoy an inviting courtyard, swimming pool and gardens bursting with roses, palms and magnolias. The Fairbanks House was named Florida's "Most Sophisticated and Romantic Bed & Breakfast" by The Best Romantic Escapes in Florida. The inn is a smoke-free property, which includes the grounds.

This property has been featured in Country Inns, Veranda, Southern Living, Atlanta Journal, New York Times, Boston Herald, Palm Beach Post, Waters Edge, Orlando Sun Sentinel, Savannah Morning News, Modern Bride, Great Florida Getaways, Amelia Now, Islander, Florida Living, Mother's Day.

Location: Island.

Room Detail

Room 1

1st floor, Queen bed, candles in carved soapstone fireplace, bathroom with walk-in shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s library

Type of bed: Queen

Room 2

1st floor, Queen and twin bed, candles in fireplace, bathroom with walk-in shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s guest room

Rates: $195 - $245

Room 3

1st floor suite, King bed, private living room with electric fireplace, private porch overlooking gardens, private entrance, bathroom with two-person Jacuzzi with arched windows overlooking gardens, separate walk-in shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, refrigerator, 1800s original kitchen, pantry and porch

Room 4

2nd floor suite, King canopy bed, private living room with electric fireplace, private porch overlooking gardens, kitchen, bathroom with two-person Jacuzzi with shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, microwave, fridge, iron 1800s Nanny's quarters and children's playroom

Room 5

2nd floor suite, four-poster King bed, large sitting area with electric fireplace, sunroom with view of gardens, bathroom with Victorian clawfoot soaking tub with overhead shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, refrigerator 1800s daughter's bedroom and possible nursery

Room 6

2nd floor, four-poster King bed, candles in fireplace, loveseat, bathroom with very large bathroom, two-person Jacuzzi with shower, electric fireplace next to Jacuzzi, lovely windowseat, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron 1800s Mr. Fairbanks' bedroom and office

Room 7

2nd floor, four-poster King bed, candles in fireplace, cedar closet, bathroom with Victorian clawfoot soaking tub with overhead shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s Mrs. Fairbanks' bedroom

Room 8

2nd floor, four-poster King bed, candles in carved soapstone fireplace, bathroom includes Victorian clawfoot soaking tub with overhead shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s Daughter's bedroom

Schoolhouse Cottage

Private one-bedroom cottage, King bed, living room, electric fireplace, kitchenette, bathroom includes two-person Jacuzzi with shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s original schoolhouse on the island

Servants Quarters Cottage

For up to four people, two-bedroom cottage, Queen bed downstairs, two twins or King up, living room, kitchen, bathroom with Victorian clawfoot soaking tub with overhead shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s servants' quarters

The Hideaway

Private floor of large cottage, private entrance, King bed, kitchenette, bathroom with large Jacuzzi, separate shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s caretaker's house

Type of bed: King

Tower Suite

Room 12 - For up to four people. Tower Suite Living Room, entire third floor of main mansion, 1600 sq. ft. total. King bedroom, Queen bedroom, living room, dining area, kitchen, exclusive access to Tower, extremely private. Bathroom with small Jacuzzi with overhead shower, telephone, cable TV in living room and King bedroom, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s third floor playroom and attic, tower lookout

 

Rooms & Rates	Rates: $180 to $395 Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks. Rooms: This property has 12 total guest accommodations with private bath, 10 with fireplaces, 3 total suites, including 2 two-bedroom suites, 3 cottages and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King, Queen and Twin.
Policies	Minimum Stay Requirements: Two nights on weekends, three nights for special events Cancellation: 14 days prior Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
Services & Amenities	Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Hors d'oeuvres. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast and Hors d'oeuvres. Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Clock Radio, Telephone, Coffeemaker, Television, Fireplace, hair dryer and ironing board. Amenities On Site: Bicycles, Library, Parlor Games, Phone, Fireplace, Swimming, Gift Shop, beach towels, beach chairs, swimming pool and social hour.
Discounts	Special Discounts: Special packages from two-seven nights for romantic getaways, vacations, girlfriend and mother/daughter getaways.
Activities	Events Hosted: Reunions, Meetings and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Getaways. Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Sports Events, Major, College, Tennis, Water Sports and restaurants. Recommended Restaurants: Joe's 2nd Street Bistro, Le Clos, Centre Street Cafe.
Historic Interest	Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), Local Register (Granted) and City Historical Site (Granted). Historic Memberships: National Trust and Local Historical Society. Historic sites nearby: Located in 52-square-block historic district listed on National Register, Fort Clinch State Park (2 miles), Timacuan Indian Preserve (10 miles)
Romantic Interest	Jacuzzis, king four-poster beds, fireplaces, cottages, pool, gardens
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