The Higgins House Bed & Breakfast

njoy the romantic ambience this magnificent turn of the century "Queen Anne" residence has to offer. It was built in 1894 for James Cochran Higgins, superintendent of the railroad in Sanford.

Sit in the large Victorian parlor and relive a time past. Breakfast in the elegant dining room. Enjoy the cozy pub room or meander outside and view beautiful Centennial Park from our porch swings. The upstairs veranda is a secluded spot just to sit, read or relax over a cup of coffee. It provides an excellent view of Holy Cross Episcopal, Sanford's earliest church. You'll also want to browse in our gift and antique shop upstairs. You may choose to sit on our large deck overlooking the Victorian box garden full of flowers and vegetables. Of course, a soak in our therapeutic spa is a splendid way to start or finish your day. Whatever the occasion: vacation, honeymoon, anniversary, or just a get away weekend, you'll have a memorable experience at "The Higgins House."

The Higgins House offers three guest rooms and "Cochran's Cottage." All guest rooms have private baths. The lovely Queen Anne room overlooks the Victorian box garden and the Wicker room is romantic with its bay window sitting area. The Victorian Country room has a warm cozy atmosphere with an antique brass bed, stenciled wooden floor and cedar ceiling. Cochran's Cottage, adjacent to the Higgins House, has two bedrooms, two baths, living room, complete kitchen and porch. The cottage is available daily, weekly or monthly.

A bountiful continental breakfast featuring fresh seasonal fruit, juice, hot steaming coffee, cereal, fresh baked breads and homemade jams and jellies is served in the elegant dining room each morning.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

• Stroll along lovely Lake Monroe, breathe the fresh air, enjoy the birds and the beautiful St. Johns River.
• Sailing, pleasure boating and fishing are available year round.
• Big Tree Park, featuring "The Senator" a 3000 year old cypress tree, is nearby.
• The Rivership Romance offers daily and evening cruises on the river.
• Canoeing excursions are available on the scenic Weikiva River.
• Blue Springs State Park winter home of the manatee is within easy driving distance.
• Nature cruises and airboat tours offer the opportunity to see some of Central Florida's unspoiled scenery.
• Cochran's Cottage Executive Rental