1886 Historic Home - St. Andrews Bay View

Entire home in Panama City, Florida

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.89 out of 5 stars.75 reviews
Hosted by Jennifer
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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Historic bay view home, originally built in 1896, recently underwent a year long renovation to restore her beauty! No detail was spared and the furnishings were chosen with your comfort in mind! Cooling gel mattresses and cooling jersey knit sheets are waiting for you to have a great nights sleep. Have you ever bathed in a restored 136 year old clawfoot tub? This is your opportunity to enjoy old Florida luxury! You will be minutes from great restaurants, trendy bars, local shops, and the beach!

The space
Historic St. Andrews Bay View takes up the entire 2nd floor of the home, and boasts both modern day comforts, and a glimpse at the past! There is one of the original fireplaces that was restored (now don't even think about lighting a fire in it... You WILL burn this cedar house to the ground! ;) ) There is a queen bed in one bedroom, an amazing bunk bed with a slide in the second bedroom, and a king in the third bedroom. This is a great property for families! There is a fully stocked kitchen so you will be very comfortable for longer stays.

History of The Buena Vista
During the War Between the States, St. Andrews was completely destroyed. In 1879, Capt. Lambert Ware arrived, and purchased 40 acres which would be known as Waretown. He then established Ware Mercantile, and the Wharf, where St. Andrews Marina is located today. In 1886, Catherine M. Hunt, a widow in Ohio, saw the St. Andrews Bay Railroad and Land Company advertisements highlighting St. Andrews. She came here and purchased this lot from Captain Ware. She had this home constructed and opened it as the Buena Vista Inn. By 1894, Hunt remarried to Mr. William Bates. Mrs. M. J. Corby took over as proprietor of the Inn, and in 1897, she purchased it from Catherine. Over the years, other women, Mrs. Addie Parker and Mrs. Sallie Thompson would be managers of the Inn.

Registration Details
201732

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV
Washer
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Panama City, Florida, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Buena Vista House is located in Historic St. Andrews, and is specifically in the Waretown district! And no, the name is no coincidence! Waretown was a large area of St. Andrews that was owned by the Ware family. The Ware's were a family of boat captains and they attributed to the growth of the town by bringing commerce and new residents. They ran cargo, as well as, passenger boats all over the panhandle of Florida. Ware's Wharf was also located in Waretown and housed their fleet of ships and boats! During the War Between the States, St. Andrews was completely destroyed. In 1879, Capt. Lambert Ware arrived, and purchased 40 acres which would be known as Waretown. He then established Ware Mercantile, and the Wharf, where St. Andrews Marina is located today. In 1886, Catherine M. Hunt, a widow in Ohio, saw the St. Andrews Bay Railroad and Land Company advertisements highlighting St. Andrews. She came here and purchased this lot from Captain Ware. She had this home constructed and opened it as the Buena Vista Inn. By 1894, Hunt remarried to Mr. William Bates. Mrs. M. J. Corby took over as proprietor of the Inn, and in 1897, she purchased it from Catherine. Over the years, other women, Mrs. Addie Parker and Mrs. Sallie Thompson would be managers of the Inn.

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4.9 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm