The Mellon Patch Inn, Fort Pierce, FL

Originally published April 21, 2009

The Mellon Patch Inn is a lovely destination in Fort Pierce, FL. With an expansive bedroom area, an epic bathroom with a jacuzzi tub, two sinks and a separate shower, as well as a luxurious main floor area with plenty of nooks and crannies to squirrel yourself away in, you have all that you need right here. Long stretches of sandy beach and the Atlantic Ocean are directly east of the driveway several yards and just up a spell on the A1A is a wonderful war museum. Further along just a short drive up the road is the Ocean Village Golf Course and there's plenty of shopping, spas, salons and more to do in Vero Beach so that everyone can be happy!

The Mellon Patch Inn is also great for lovers who want to love. The Jacuzzi tubs and luxurious king sized bed in the room that we stayed in were perfect. Moreover, the separate sinks allowed us to romantically brush our teeth together without vying for sink time; we even created a unison brushing routine! 

Innkeeper Cathy Townsend hits all the right notes with her event planning background and the event of relaxing in the spaces at her inn wasn't an event at all really; it just came naturally. The Mellon Patch Inn is a great spot to go to if you're on your way around the state, visiting family, or just looking to get away from your life  for a while.

While the sleep was refreshing (my dear wife couldn't even get out of bed the next morning; it were as though she'd fallen in!) the real thing about The Mellon Patch Inn was the conversation we were able to have with Innkeeper Townsend and our fellow guests. The five of us bonded over a long and wonderful breakfast that was just picture perfect. This maternal relationship Innkeeper Townsend takes with her guests is great. It might even be more like big sister than mother because she was just so interested and interesting without being judgmental.

The Mellon Patch Inn also has a number of amenities including WiFi, Full-handicapped/wheelchair access, Ocean and Riverfront Access, non-smoking rooms, pier on site, picnic grounds, private porch, room with scenic views, balcony, patio, banquet facilities, catering, picnic baskets, full breakfast, cable television, air-conditioning, tennis, beach access, spa services, and box lunches! Where else are you going to be able to go and find boxed lunches as part of the listed amenities of the property? The Mellon Patch is also directly related to the water so if you're interested in canoeing or rafting or rowing, there is everything you need on site. Innkeeper Townsend keeps all the resources on hand but you should definitely call ahead to find out if the facilities are indeed available and not being used by any of the famous names which have stayed at the Mellon Patch Inn.

Innkeeper Cathy Townsend couldn't have been nicer and The Mellon Patch Inn will stand as a great example of how a big old house can lose you and bring you back when all you want is a little peace and quiet.