Bayfront Westcott House Bed and Breakfast

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4.9

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4.9

146 Avenida Menendez St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-825-4602

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The Basics

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Located in the historic downtown area, on Avenida Menendez (formerly known as Bay Street) and overlooking Matanzas Bay, this historic home was built in 1880 as a lavish private residence for Dr. John Westcott. Today, Bayfront Westcott House Bed and Breakfast is a 16-room, full-service luxury bed and breakfast. Room selection is a huge factor in the ultimate experience. Choose among electric fireplaces, luxury soaking tubs, jetted tubs, spa showers, and private outdoor seating.

At a Glance

Free WiFi
Concierge Services
Fireplaces
Jetted Tubs Avail.
Spa Services
Weddings/Events
Waterfront
Hot Breakfast

In the Know

Be a pirate, or just act like one, on the The Black Raven's unique live, interactive pirate cruise
Take a scenic cruise on beautiful Matanzas Bay
Learn all about the accomplishments of golfers from around the world and the history of the game at World Golf Hall of Fame
Experience three centuries of St. Augustine's vivid history through interactive activities and more at the Colonial Quarter

Stay for the Story

Bayfront Westcott House B&B is has a beautiful, relaxing setting to rejuvenate your soul. Being right on the bay makes everyone's day glorious. We do our utmost to provide a personalized experience for our guests.

Exterior image of the front porch with chairs, palm trees and sunset

Sip & Savor

Here are a few things to sip & savor when you visit…

A1A Aleworks is a local restaurant on the main square in St. Augustine. They offer a unique selection of rotating craft beers

Athena Greek Restaurant off the main square in St. Augustine serves authentic Greek food that has been passed down for many generations

Mayday Ice Cream Parlor is an ice cream parlor creating artisan flavors and toppings

See & Do

Here are a few things to see & do when you visit…

Visit San Sebastian Winery for a free wine tasting and fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of how wine is made

Climb 219 steps to the top for breathtaking views of the nation's oldest city and the Atlantic Ocean at the St. Augustine Lighthouse

Take a chocolate tour at this classic St. Augustine chocolatier, Whetstone Chocolates

Guest Reviews

We were obssesed with this bed & breakfast! The service and food was incredible. Location is great- about 10 min walk to historic district. TV was not working in the loft room. There was no signal. TV is not really necessary but after a long day of exploring we wanted to sit back a little. Overall, amazing place! I would love to come back every month.

- Meliha Osmanovic

We had the best time! The place is beautiful and super well taken care of. The staff is so friendly and helpful, and the social hour was such a fun bonus. The breakfast was DELICIOUS as well. You can’t beat the location—it’s close to everything but still peaceful. We’re already planning to come back and stay here again.

- Maria C

We stayed at the Bayfront Westcott House March2025. The accommodations were very clean and comfortable. The room was spacious and the private balconies were perfect for watching the sunrise. Location was convenient. The staff could not have been any better. They were very responsive to our needs and very friendly. Breakfast was great and we enjoyed the afternoon social hour. We plan to go back again for another long...See More

- Denise Lueders

I was going to give them a 4 1/2 to 5 star but I left one of my favorite short sleeve summer ???? shirts in the closet and when I asked if it could be shipped back to New Smyrna Beach ( a little too far to drive to get just one item) you would have thought I'd asked them to send back my mountain climbing equipment from Tim Buck Two. Heidi was great as the main host and server. She has an authentic smile abs truly loves and is great at her job. She made us feel special. But her manager is a different story and her evasiveness and unwillingness to help me get my shirt shipped back came through loud and clear. First of all it's a synthetic shirt and very light. When I asked how much it would cost to ship i was given a confusing answer of " anywhere from 5 to 15 dollars". I kind of balked and explained it was very light and just had to be thrown in an Amazon-type padded plastic envelope and simply mailed as slow as possible. The manager, clearly not interested in helping me get it back blamed it on the shipping company they use. I thought it was somewhat interesting that she couldn't make an exception and just mail it to me as a favor. Apparently, it wasn't important to her. The snacks are good, especially the cookies which are either homemade or from a local bakery. There are nutritious snacks that Heidi thoughtfully prepared and pretty much whatever wine or beer you could enjoy with your late afternoon snacks. Breakfast was made to order and was very good. Heidi shined again. If I was just rating her only, she would get 5 stars. There isn't any nearby parking unless you want to pay for parking on the public street in front. When you get there. It's a bit confusing because you have to unload in the alley in the back. If there are other cars there it won't be easy to maneuver. We accidentally went to another place that had a similar name but actually had a lot of real parking ( although it wasn't a B&B). The map given to me was very confusing to drive to their parking lot which is about a half-mile walk away. Instead of simply giving you the address of the business that is right next to the lot,( so you could plug it into Waze or Google maps), a hand drawn strip map" was given to us, and one of the major North - South streets is almost nameless because whoever drew up the map (maybe the manager) hand wrote the name too dark and it's almost illegible and invisible to the eye on the copy given. Then once I finally found the lot after 20 minutes or so ( mostly by trial and error and not by helpful instructions) I didn't find any spots with signs specifically for this establishment. So I had to call Heidi ( who was very helpful) and then she said to use any empty spot on the same lot even though it had a different establishment sign. Apparently, they share the lot. That would have been helpful information to know before I embarked on the journey or added to the strip map. The walk back is a pretty one and you meander through very old, quaint, and small streets. Takes about 12-15 minutes to walk back if you aren't in a hurry. No big deal unless you don't like walking, it's really hot and humid, or if it's raining . The room was small but nicely decorated. The bathroom was cozy and the ???? shower was well designed stylish and probably the best feature. The beds were firm and comfortable. I enjoyed my stay overall, but the nonchalant and uncaring tone of the manager with my very light shirt that should have cost less than 5 bucks to ship left a bad impression and I will not be returning.
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- SGT Berry

We enjoyed our stay. Right across the street from the river and a short walk from just about everything you want yo see in town. Plenty of nice amenities and friendly staff. Only negative was that the blinds and curtains didn't full cover the many windows, and passers-by could easily see into our first-floor room at night. I guess that's a feature if you're an exhibitionist, but it's a...See More

- Ernest Haynes

Rooms & Suites

# of Rooms: 16

Room Amenities: Air Conditioning, Bathrobes, Hair Dryer, Alarm Clocks, Antique Furnishings

For information on ADA accessibility for the facility or its rooms, please contact the property directly.

Policies

Smoking Policy: Outside Only

Family Friendly: Welcomes children over the age of 12

Food & Wine

Meals Offered: Breakfast

Special Diets Accommodated: Yes

Restaurant on Premises: No

Dining Amenities: Complimentary Afternoon Tea/Refreshments, Complimentary Beverages, Complimentary Early Coffee Tea, Complimentary Evening Hors d'oeuvres, Complimentary Snacks, Evening Cocktails, Picnics Available, Special Diets Accommodated

Guest Services

Internet Service: Wireless

Front Desk/Security: Business Hours, Onsite

Corporate Rates: Yes

Inn Amenities: Hot Breakfast, Cabins/Cottages Available, Concierge Services, Full House Rental Available, LGBTQI+ Friendly, Meeting Space Available, Spa Service, Swimming Pool, Weddings & Events Available, Wine/Spirits Available

Weddings & Celebrations

Wedding/Reception/Event Facilities: Outdoor

Events Supported: Ceremonies, Receptions, Elopements

Business Travel & Meetings

Meeting Facilities: No

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Location Type: Coastal, Small Town/Village, Waterfront, Waterview

Bayfront Westcott House Bed and Breakfast

We'll coordinate your every wish and spoil you every second!

We'll coordinate your every wish and spoil you every second!

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Children

The Basics

At a Glance

In the Know

Stay for the Story

Sip & Savor

See & Do

Guest Reviews

- Meliha Osmanovic

- Maria C

- Denise Lueders

- SGT Berry

- Ernest Haynes

Rooms & Suites

For information on ADA accessibility for the facility or its rooms, please contact the property directly.

Policies

Food & Wine

Guest Services

Weddings & Celebrations

Business Travel & Meetings

The Journal

4 of the Best Florida Beaches

The Best Places to Go For Memorial Day Weekend

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