The Kehoe House - Perfect Lodging for Savannah's Historic District

During my recent delightful visit to Savannah, I found the warm and welcoming Kehoe House Bed and Breakfast Inn 
(https://www.kehoehouse.com/)  ideally situated to enjoy Savannah's gorgeous historic district.

My large and beautifully decorated room was very comfortable. The evening turn down of the bed included a couple of large, delicious cookies.

The Kehoe House offered a breakfast menu that included the choice of an egg or sweet main course with sides that included fruit, bacon or sausage, grits or potatoes, and biscuit or toast. They also served juices and coffee or tea. If the menu main-dish choices didn't appeal, they offered to prepared another dish. 

Breakfast could be enjoyed in one's room, or at a large dining room table with other guests. I enjoyed chatting with very interesting guests at the breakfast table.

From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the evening, there was a free happy hour with wine and choice of several appetizers. I enjoyed the Kehoe House label Pinot Noir and their Cabernet Sauvignon. 

At one happy hour, an engaging historian gave a very interesting presentation about the Kehoe House, which was built in 1892 by William Kehoe, who had come to Savannah as a poor Irish immigrant child and eventually became a very successful foundry owner. For about 10 years, the building was owned by former New York Jets football star, Joe Namath, who purportedly intended to make it a "bunny club."

As is fitting for a mansion built for a foundry owner, all of the building's exterior stairways, window frames, columns and fences are cast iron.

There is an elevator inside.

The staff was supporting and attentive in every respect. When I left, the staff sent me on my way with a nice bag of snacks.

My cost per night, including taxes and fees, during the three midweek nights I stayed there was $298. There was an additional  charge of $20 per day for parking in the nearby uncovered Kehoe House parking lot. Just beyond that lot is a covered lot where parking is $10 per day.

I discovered that I would have received a better rate had I booked directly with the Kehoe House rather than through a booking service.

It is easy to understand why the Kehoe House has nearly 1,200 excellent Trip Advisor reviews.

Turtles Restaurant, Sarasota Bay - It Doesn't Get Any Sweeter

What a fantastic experience - sitting outside chatting with wonderful friends at a shaded table, while looking out onto Little Sarasota Bay on a sunny day with temperatures in the mid-70's, and enjoying delicious food and drinks. That was our experience at Turtles Restaurant  (http://www.turtlesrestaurant.com/) on Siesta Key.

My food and wine were delicious. I started with a cup of their signature crab bisque for $4. It was really delicious and filled with crab.

My main dish was a tasty North Atlantic salmon BLT grilled with a dill sauce for $13. 

My drink was a nice White Haven Sauvignon Blanc for $8.50 per glass.

The hostess was very accommodating, the service excellent, and the prices reasonable.

Turtles does not take reservations and can be crowded. 

It is located at 8875 Midnight Pass Road.

My only regret is that I don't live closer.