We've just returned from a tour of the south which included Russell Roost. It was fantastic in every way. The location is right in the heart of the really pretty historic district and anywhere you want to go like beaches or malls etc is a short drive. There are good restaurants well within staggering distance as well. The room we had was spacious, air-conditioned and clean with doors opening out to the wrap-around porch on the first floor (the house looks a bit like a riverboat) where you can just chill. The breakfast was buffet style and we just helped ourselves to the fruit, cerial, croissant etc. available. The best part however was the owner and host Yvonne. She is just a lovely, warm, genuine, welcoming person who made us feel like special guests in her home. Abbey the dog is a sweetie too!
Pensacola was a very pleasant revelation to us and we wanted to stay longer. If we come back, there's nowhere else we'll stay. more