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SeaGlass Inn Bed & Breakfast, Melbourne Beach, Florida

By VacationIdea Staff. Last Updated on August 16, 2017. SeaGlass Inn Bed & Breakfast is an inviting bed and breakfast that blends history and charm with comfortable accommodations and modern amenities to offer a welcoming getaway for both leisure and business travelers. Situated in the quaint coastal town of Melbourne Beach, the Inn features beautifully appointed guest rooms overlook an expansive tropical courtyard with a heated swimming pool surrounded by mature mango trees . Guests are treated to delectable breakfasts, unlimited coffee and home baked sweets during their stay and can enjoy the shops, cafés, and restaurants which are just a short stroll away. The Inn is across the street from a riverfront park with a historic pier which is renowned for being the best place to watch the sunset. Weekend Getaways & Attractions near me: From NYC, LA, Ohio, TX, PA, Florida, ME, SC, SF, Last Minute Tr...

Montreal”s Maison GervaisRoy maintains character despite renovations

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This alluring, rustic-looking fieldstone house is a rarity, as very few farm houses dating from the mid-18th century still stand today. But what makes this house even more of a gem is that it is not tucked away in the countryside as one would expect, but rather stands on a busy street in Montreal facing condo towers . Yet many visual elements give the illusion of a rural setting, notably it is set back from the street and surrounded by vegetation and mature trees. Named the Maison Gervais -Roy after its first two owners, the building’s style is French colonial, and research documents put its construction somewhere between 1752 and 1802. Originally built square , it underwent major alterations around 1840, when it was extended on the right side and the batten-seam roof was elongated by an overhang to cover a new porch. Three dormer windows were also added to make the attic habitable. Despite these modifications, the house has kept its harmonious proportions. It was declared a cultur...