Apalachicola River Inn
Apalachicola, FL
Merry Acres Inn
Albany, GA
http://www.merryacres.com
Apalachicola, FL
Merry Acres Inn
Albany, GA
http://www.merryacres.com
Merry Acres Inn sits on the property once owned by the late Dr. Russell L. Grace. The property at that time housed many structures: old farm house, horse barns, pecan groves (OMG they are everywhere), and a pasture. The doctor and his wife eventually added 200 more acres to his already 500 acres.
Ms. Grace had a love for trees and flowers which was evident in her landscaping and led the way for the name "Merry Acres". She also had a building on the property made of rocks where she made sausage and cooked chitterlings---gross!! yes, I have tried chittlens' as we call them and they taste like s**t as you can imagine s**t is housed in them...YUCK...anyway....the building was called the Dutch oven.
The property was given to their daughter, Jean, who married a professional baseball player, named G.G. "Speck"Dozier. They created the first motel on the property where this amazing inn is today. The main house was used as the motel (which is now registration), and the Dutch oven was turned into a suite.
**The fireplace from the rock structure (building) still stands today!! **see picture below....
The property remained in the family and additional influential people who married into the family (Miami Dolphin Superbowl ring holder--married one of Dozier's children) kept successful business going.
Today Stewart and Bo own the property and three local restaurants-all three have excellent food as I have eaten at them all!!! Harvest Moon serves pizza, sandwiches, etc. The Catch serves seafood, and Henry Campbell's serves steak.
Today Stewart and Bo own the property and three local restaurants-all three have excellent food as I have eaten at them all!!! Harvest Moon serves pizza, sandwiches, etc. The Catch serves seafood, and Henry Campbell's serves steak.
This inn has received numerous awards-and rightfully so....
1. 100% customer satisfaction is their goal
2. Nothing like chain hotels and/or motels
3. If a guest need anything the staff goes out of his or her way to see all needs are met
4. Guest can be shuttled to the three restaurants-(they even picked me up from the oral surgeons office)
5. Office staff professional, down to earth, and helpful
6. Housekeeping and grounds crew friendly and professional
7. On-site pub
8. Beautifully landscaped and well-maintained grounds
9. Safe-security on site
Rooms are decorated very modern with modern amenities such as flat screen TVs, duvets, stylish drapes and lamps, hairdryers, refrigerators, coffee makers, desk with a chair, walk-in closets, and an extra chair.
3. If a guest need anything the staff goes out of his or her way to see all needs are met
4. Guest can be shuttled to the three restaurants-(they even picked me up from the oral surgeons office)
5. Office staff professional, down to earth, and helpful
6. Housekeeping and grounds crew friendly and professional
7. On-site pub
8. Beautifully landscaped and well-maintained grounds
9. Safe-security on site
Rooms are decorated very modern with modern amenities such as flat screen TVs, duvets, stylish drapes and lamps, hairdryers, refrigerators, coffee makers, desk with a chair, walk-in closets, and an extra chair.
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| Pub, Registration is around back |
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| **Original fireplace and grill |
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| Pool stays open all year round |
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| Beautiful covered area at the pool to eat lunch, work on the computer or just enjoy the day |
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| Security is not a problem-Many cameras are visible and watched (Makes me feel safe) |
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Playground |
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