Carriage Way Bed & Breakfast

What Carriage Way Bed & Breakfast does

Carriage Way Inn is a privately held adults-only (21+) bed and breakfast operating from a Victorian building constructed in 1883 at 70 Cuna Street in the historic district of St. Augustine, Florida. The property offers 14 rentable accommodations distributed across an 11-room main house (gemstone-themed rooms including Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Peridot, Platinum, Ruby, Topaz, and Tourmaline) and a separate three-bedroom standalone cottage (Diamond Suite, Gold, Silver), the latter of which can be booked by individual room or as a single unit sleeping up to six adults. Original architectural elements — heart pine floors, stained-glass windows, and antique fireplaces — are preserved and marketed as core differentiation. Core services include a complimentary plated breakfast served daily from 8:00-10:00 AM, concierge support for restaurant reservations and tours, in-room amenities (Wi-Fi, wine, sherry, cookies, bottled water), private parking, and a mobile concierge application.

The business model is direct-to-consumer nightly room rentals booked exclusively through the inn's own website via the ResNexus reservation platform, with no OTA or travel agency distribution. A one-night deposit plus taxes is collected at booking; cancellation policies forfeit first-night deposits within 7 days (50% within 14 days during holidays), and a $30/night service charge applies to whole-cottage bookings. Pricing is tiered by room type (economy, standard, premium) but not publicly disclosed. Ancillary revenue includes the cottage service charge and $20 per non-registered breakfast guest. The target customer is adults seeking authentic historic lodging and walkable access to St. Augustine's attractions (Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, St. George Street) over chain-hotel amenities.

The property is owned and operated as part of The Gather Company, a portfolio of curated hospitality properties providing shared branding and cross-property referral. Operations rely entirely on third-party SaaS (ResNexus for booking and payments, the inn does not store credit card data internally), a company blog for organic content marketing, and a WCAG 2.1 AA-conformant website. Headcount is approximately 12 employees. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, patents, funding rounds, or public-company disclosures exist; financial figures are not publicly available.

Name

Carriage Way Bed & Breakfast

Legal name

Carriage Way Inn

Website

https://carriageway.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carriage Way Inn is a privately held adults-only historic bed and breakfast in St. Augustine, Florida, operating from an 1883 Victorian building with 14 rooms and complimentary breakfast, serving leisure travelers seeking authentic historic lodging within walking distance of the city's oldest district.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bed & Breakfast Lodging

NAICS

Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Adults-Only B&Bs & Inns (THAGAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Country Inns & Rural B&Bs (THAGAHAD), Bed & Breakfast–Style Rooms in Private Homes (THAMABAF)

Keywords

• Historic bed breakfast
• Victorian inn lodging
• Adults only accommodations
• Vacation rental rooms
• Concierge bed breakfast

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Augustine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Room Night Rentals: The primary revenue stream is nightly room rentals across 14 distinct accommodations (11 rooms in main Victorian house plus a 3-bedroom cottage). All stays include complimentary breakfast. Booking is direct through their website reservation system with a one-night deposit plus taxes required at time of booking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Carriage Way Bed & Breakfast is a historic adults-only bed and breakfast operating 14 guest accommodations (11 themed rooms in an 1883 Victorian main house plus a three-bedroom cottage) in St. Augustine's historic district. The fundamental offering is nightly room rentals bundled with a daily complimentary hot breakfast, concierge services, and access to on-site amenities such as private parking, Wi-Fi, and a mobile concierge app. The cottage is also bookable as a single unit for up to six adults.

Product overview

Carriage Way Inn operates as a historic bed and breakfast with 14 guest rooms distributed across two properties: eleven named rooms (gemstone-themed: Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Peridot, Platinum, Ruby, Topaz, Tourmaline) in the main Victorian house built in 1883, plus three rooms (Diamond Suite, Gold, Silver) in a separate standalone cottage building behind the main house. Rooms range from economy options (Peridot, Ruby) to premium rooms with air-jet/jacuzzi tubs (Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, Diamond Suite). The cottage can be booked as a whole unit, sleeping up to 6 adults. Core services include complimentary hot breakfast served in the dining room, concierge assistance, and a mobile concierge app. The property is adults-only (21+), smoke-free, and does not permit pets except ADA service animals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Garnet Room First-floor room with dark red walls, deep wood trim, and original hardwood floors, offering a quiet view of the veranda. Targeted at guests staying at Carriage Way Inn.
• Sapphire Room Second-floor king room featuring a vintage clawfoot tub and shower combination and stained-glass window details, preserving Victorian character from 1883. Targeted at guests staying at Carriage Way Inn.
• Tanzanite Room First-floor king room with a roomy walk-in shower, prioritized for guests seeking ease without stairs to climb. Targeted at guests staying at Carriage Way Inn.
• Amethyst Room Premium first-floor king room with an air-jet tub and shower combo, more space, and a more polished finish. Targeted at guests seeking special occasion stays.
• Gold Room Premium cottage king room with a jacuzzi tub and shower combo, located in a standalone building behind the main house for quiet detachment. Targeted at guests staying at Carriage Way Inn.
• Diamond Suite The most secluded cottage premium suite with king bed, air-jet tub and shower combo, dedicated cottage parking, and a strict two-guest maximum. Targeted at couples seeking privacy at Carriage Way Inn.
• Aquamarine Room Second-floor king room with a separate sitting area from the bed, walk-in shower, and quieter upstairs rhythm. Targeted at guests staying at Carriage Way Inn.
• Emerald Room First-floor king room with the most generous bath in the main house, featuring a separate air-jet tub and walk-in shower, in a quieter location. Targeted at guests staying at Carriage Way Inn.
• Peridot Room Economy queen room on the first floor with a simple stand-up shower; the inn's smallest room, best for solo travelers or short stays. Targeted at budget-conscious individual guests.
• Platinum Room Second-floor king room with neutral palette and walk-in shower, offering a calmer, more polished feel. Targeted at guests staying at Carriage Way Inn.
• Ruby Room First-floor economy room near the front entrance with king bed and walk-in shower, accessible from the main entry. Targeted at guests seeking convenient access at Carriage Way Inn.
• Silver Room Cottage room with queen bed and walk-in shower, located in a standalone building behind the main house with more privacy. Targeted at guests staying at Carriage Way Inn.
• Topaz Room Second-floor room with queen bed and walk-in shower that catches good morning light. Targeted at guests staying at Carriage Way Inn.
• Tourmaline Room Second-floor room on the quieter side with walk-in shower and heart-pine flooring, offering a simple, comfortable bed with full bath. Targeted at guests staying at Carriage Way Inn.
• The Cottage (Whole Property) Standalone three-bedroom cottage building behind the main inn encompassing the Diamond Suite, Gold, and Silver rooms, sleeping up to six adults (21+). Bookable as a whole group for family or friend gatherings at Carriage Way Inn.
• Complimentary Breakfast Hot plated breakfast served daily in the dining room from 8:00-10:00 AM (coffee from 7:00 AM), including chef's choice entrée, protein, fruit, and baked good. Accommodates gluten-free and vegetarian preferences with advance notice. Included with every stay at Carriage Way Inn.
• Concierge and Special Occasion Services Concierge services for restaurant reservations, tour bookings, and special occasion arrangements such as champagne, roses, chocolate-covered strawberries, and carriage rides, complemented by a mobile concierge app for in-stay requests and local recommendations. Targeted at guests staying at Carriage Way Inn.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most guests linger over breakfast longer than planned
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Gather CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarriage Way Inn is owned and operated as part of The Gather Company, a collection of thoughtfully curated properties offering unique and memorable stays. The relationship provides branding, operational support, and cross-property marketing through The Gather Company's portfolio website and sister property referrals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens: A boutique luxury inn in St. Augustine's historic district composed of historic buildings. Comparable to Carriage Way on curated-historic lodging, small scale, premium pricing, and adult-leisure targeting.
• St. Francis Inn: A historic bed and breakfast located in St. Augustine's historic district, offering Victorian-era rooms with breakfast included. Directly comparable to Carriage Way on business model, target traveler (historic/leisure), and geography.
• Bayfront Marin House: A Victorian-era bed and breakfast on St. Augustine's bayfront with breakfast included and concierge services. Closely comparable to Carriage Way on structure, breakfast model, and historic-district leisure market.
• Pocahontas Club B&B: A small historic bed and breakfast in St. Augustine's historic district with breakfast included. Directly comparable on property type, scale, and historic-district leisure traveler targeting.
• Kenwood Inn: A small boutique bed and breakfast in St. Augustine's historic district offering individually decorated rooms with breakfast. Directly comparable on heritage lodging, small-room-count operation, and walkable historic-district positioning.

Others

• The Gather Company sister properties: Other curated boutique lodging properties under The Gather Company umbrella, which share branding, cross-marketing, and operating playbook with Carriage Way Inn. Not direct competitors but portfolio peers that share the same owner and go-to-market.
• BedandBreakfast.com / BnBFinder network: An online directory and marketplace for bed and breakfast properties nationally. Comparable as a channel/demand aggregator that competes with Carriage Way's direct-booking strategy by funneling traveler demand to listed B&Bs.

Emerging players

• Airbnb hosts in St. Augustine historic district: Short-term vacation rental hosts operating in St. Augustine's historic district, many in historic homes. Comparable as competing supply for the same leisure travelers, but operating on a marketplace model rather than a single-property operator model.

Broad incumbents

• Casa Monica Hotel: A historic 1888 hotel in downtown St. Augustine now operated under the Kessler Collection, with significantly more rooms and full-service amenities. Comparable as a historic-lodging competitor in the same downtown market, but at a larger, broader-incumbent scale.
• Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront: A branded historic-bayfront hotel in St. Augustine operated by Hilton. Comparable as a downtown St. Augustine historic-lodging competitor but at chain-hotel scale with broader traveler reach and different price/value positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carriage-way-bed-&-breakfast

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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