On a driving trip from the Palm Beach FL area to the Dallas area, along Florida's "Forgotten Coast" (the part of the Gulf Coast east of the Destin/Panama City beaching destination), we found a little gem of an inn. "Sweet Magnolia" sounded great and the town, "Saint Mark's," sounded interesting as well so we made an unplanned stop. The inn... More

The innkeepers, food, atmosphere, rooms, entertainment (smooth jazz Sunday afternoon) and property are all excellent and my wife and I will be returning soon. Everything was spotless! It is worth a stay just to meet the owners and enjoy breakfast. They were born to have a B & B for all to enjoy. B & B has large front porch... More

The reason we call this "an unexpected find" is that after driving through a fairly remote part of the upper West Coast and just into the Panhandle of Florida, and finding St. Marks to be a VERY small town, we would not really have expected to find lodging, especially such a wonderful b&b! We arrived late on a Sunday afternoon... More

This was just a one night stopover on the way south, but I'll definitely come back if I'm ever in the area. There's plenty of parking, and the room and bathroom were both large. The innkeepers thoughtfully left me a cheese and fruit plate in the mini fridge and the next morning's breakfast was huge and tasty. If you're in... More

Since discovering the Sweet Magnolia last November we have returned to visit our boat in progress @ Shields Marina on eight occasions. During the recent two to four day visits we have continued to be impressed by our gracious Hosts, Denise and Andy along with the staff of the Sweet Magnolia. The property is awakening with spring flora, the ponds... More

What a memorable time we had. 3 couples coming from 3 different parts of Florida looking for a quite and relaxing meeting place. We found it! The 2nd week of the new owners. The whole experience was wonderful. Accommodations, Breakfast, Atmosphere. We were ask prior to arrival what the women preferred and what the men preferred. Awaiting was a pitcher... More

What a Gem! Everything it should be with an extra helping of charm and elegance. The rooms are comfortable, without being fussy, romantic and charming. Clean, relaxing, entertaining, and the food is superb. Southern food and hospitality at it's finest.There is a small fenced garden with a koi pond and gazebo in the back that offers comfortable seating and a... More

Finding the Sweet Magnolia Inn & Owners Denise and Andy has truly been a joy. We are having a motor vessel remodeled at Shield's Marina in St Marks. The Inn has been our home away from home for several days and visits in November 2012, and definitely will be home until our boat is finished! The themed rooms are very... More

We are locals, now living just north of Destin, FL and we went to St. Marks last month - Sept 2012 - for a "lighthouse look-see" and a convertible drive down and up US 98 looking at the barrier islands, etc. St. Marks was cute and the Sweet Magnolia Inn was a real treat! I selected it from a TripAdvisor... More