The structure at 21 Aviles Street is the seventh oldest house in St. Augustine and located on the oldest street in town! Casa de Solana takes its name from the original owner, Don Manuel Lorenzo Solana, a member of one of the city's first Spanish families. He was 23 years old when the British claimed St. Augustine in 1763 and was one of only eight men (all Mounted Dragoons of the Spanish Army) permitted to remain in St. Augustine after the British took over. He fathered 13 Solanas! Their house was well known to offer haven to Native Americans, injured soldiers, and any traveler in need of respite. Despite the harshness of the times, the Solana Family did persevere, clinging to the love. Today, Casa deSolana is a 10-room, full-service B&B, with that halo of love and residual energy still abound! You'll often be greeted by the smell of something fabulous going on in the kitchen (e.g., cinnamon raisin soufflé, spinach quiche, apple harvest pancakes, roasted potatoes). The dining room presents with gorgeous dark wood floors, intimate seating, and elegant place settings. Each room has been uniquely decorated by the owners. Visit Casa de Solana for amenities and rooms details.
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