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    Stetson Mansion - Exterior grounds

    Stetson Mansion

    4.5(84 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $

    This historical tour was fantastic! We did the last tour of the day with Kayla, the owner. She was…read moreextremely knowledgeable and shared so much information on the home and what's happened over the years. I'm going to have to take this tour again just to try to remember it all! Lovely maintained home with so much history. Who visited, who contributed to the building and maintenance of the home, the restoration efforts. It was fascinating. We happened to be there on a day when they received a gift of an original Edison grammaphone with the beeswax songs in paper wrappers! And it actually worked! Amazing. Also loved the Louis Comfort Tiffany windows - just gorgeous!

    If you're planning a visit to nearby Blue Springs State Park, the Stetson Mansion is an absolutely…read moremust-visit stop. Yes - Stetson - as in the hats. I was just as surprised to learn that the famed hat-maker once called the small town of DeLand, FL home. I happened to be visiting during peak manatee season and so had the privilege of being able to still enjoy the mansion during its special holiday tour season. During the holiday tour, each room of the mansion has a unique theme to it that you get to learn all about from your helpful docent. Not only do you get to the enjoy the wonderful story of that room's decorations theme but the history of the home and family is wonderfully blended in. I'm told that obviously during the regular historical tour you dive deeper but I left learning waaaaay more about the Stetson family than I ever expected (or knew). The home is privately owned and you the love and passion the new owners have for the historic property is evident in every room. We even had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners (the super sweet and DeLand native, Kayla) I was surprised to learn she had even created many of the decorations herself that adorned the opulent rooms in the mansion. The Stetson Mansion is a great example of one of the many historical gems tucked away in Florida small towns that you can stumble upon when exploring the state. Whether you're doing the regular history tour or holiday tour, you're sure to have a fabulous visit to the Stetson Mansion.

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    Cassadaga Hotel - Side of the hotel

    Cassadaga Hotel

    3.3(60 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    My Week at The Cassadaga Hotel…read more The younger me had been here, The Cassadaga Hotel several times and had amazing experiences each time. I still look back on those fond memories. If you read my first review, it's nothing but great things to say about the hotel. Recently, I was in need of a retreat. I didn't think of the gulf coast, or northern FL in the woods, or the Keys. I thought of a place close to my heart without hesitation, even though I had not been years. I thought of Cassadaga. So, I decided to stay at The Cassadaga Hotel. Just like my very first stay here, I planned to stay two days and ended up staying for several. On account of a few different reasons. I wanted to continue on my spiritual journey; I wanted to see deeper into the hotel that I had grown to love... I wanted to just "experience." And I did. Cassadaga itself is its own entity for another review, but it's a breath of fresh air. Amongst this Cassadaga fresh air is also a different kind of "air" from the hotel...open arms. From the moment I walked in to book a room until the moment I drove out of the driveway a week later, I was enveloped in that feeling of genuine care and dedication to my happiness as a guest. From the owner Diana, who's impeccable dedication and love for her employees, & the hotel was apparent from the moment you met her. She was even so professional and such a role model to her employees as to what customer service is all about. They have no afterhours guest services. She was having dinner at the restaurant attached to the hotel. She went out of her way to make sure my son and I were comfortable by having our room switched. This is what I call A+ unblemished service. To the women who worked at the lovely store, Chrissy and Dawn, inside the hotel and the front desk were so delightful, even when things got busy. They were able to maintain composure and kept their cool. I send out my appreciation and recognition to them! Not an easy job to do! Customer service can be a hard line of work. Their onsite maintenance man, Phillip, was very kind in offering to help carry in my bags for me. He has put a lovely water garden on their front lawn, quite gorgeous. I also had the pleasure of getting to know two of the psychics in house as well, Laura and Angela. Not only are they two charming women, but they are also the real deal. If you want a reading at Cassadaga Hotel, they have great psychics/mediums on board. I would like to thank Kim and Laura from housekeeping. They are some of the most hardworking women I know on site. Their smiles and genuine positive attitudes in their interactions with me while doing the arduous task of cleaning up after every guest inspired me to have a good morning every day! So, thank you Cassadaga Hotel for yet another unforgettable stay. You've left with me with many more memories to cherish in the future. I send all my love with this review.

    Had a fun time staying in The Hotel Casadaga, it is certainly a fun experience. This 1920 ies hotel…read moremakes you feel like you have stepped back in time and not to mention being haunted. It is certainly fun walking around and you can have a psychic reading as well. This is not your Hilton but if you want a fun and unique trip this is the place to go. The staff here is very friendly and attentive.

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