Travel: Apalachicola River Inn

My trophy bride and I vacationed last week in the Florida Panhandle. Part of the trip was to visit my daughter and then to wiggle my toes in the white sands of Panama City Beach before dipping my crusty old butt in the crystal clear waters. And, all of this before the tar balls hit. We just made it. Apparently PC Beach got it's first tar ball yesterday.

On the way up the coast we made a stop in Apalachicola, a now upscale fishing village. Our reservations were for a one night stay at the Apalachicola River Inn. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. Our upstairs room was right on the river. If I had a fishing pole I could have dipped a hook into the river from our balcony, something our downstairs neighbors were probably glad I didn't do.

Our room was beautifully remodeled with the most comfortable king sized bed we have ever slept on.

When we checked in we were given a couple of coupons for breakfast the next morning at Caroline's and a couple more for a "welcome" drink at the property's Spoonbill Lounge with the antique juke box.

There are two restaurants on the property, Boss Oyster and Caroline's. We have dined at both on previous visits and enjoyed them both. This trip though Boss Oyster came up short, but Caroline's was a real treat.







The Inn may appear a bit rustic on the outside, but don't judge this book by the cover. This is a charming property with gracious people.