Southernmost House History
   
 

Located on the ocean the Southernmost House Grand Hotel & Museum was built in 1896. The house is a work of architectural wonder. The grounds are magnificent with glorious tropical gardens, a zero-entry pool, an antique wooden bar from Carson City, Nevada and four resident southernmost rabbits that delight guest with occasional visits.

The Southernmost House was built in 1896 for a cost of $250,000 (approximately $6 million today) by Judge J. Vining Harris, who married into the prominent Curry family. In 1939 the Ramos family purchased the property, which had been converted into a Cuban nightclub called Café Cayo Hueso (Bone Island Café), for $49,000.

In 1954 it was converted back into a residence and remained so until 1996 when a $3 million restoration began to turn it into a 13-room hotel, with a museum on the first floor.

Today 43 U.S. presidential signatures are on display including William Henry Harrison's, which is a rare piece of historic memorabilia, as is President Johnson's original swearing-in statement.

The Ernest Hemingway room boasts a large collection of written memorabilia including letters to friends, relatives, and professional acquaintances.

Artifacts and treasure salvaged by Whitey Keevan from the shipwreck of a Spanish galleon are also on display and for sale.

Exterior paint colors are authentic, as are elegant crown moldings, ceiling medallions, ornamental woodwork and friezes, which were originally painted white, but have been redone in splashy shades reminiscent of its days as a Cuban nightclub.

 
       
 
Southernmost House Amenities
   
 
  • Registered guests may enjoy a generous continental breakfast buffet from 7:30 -10:30AM daily.
  • In room wine, champagne and beverage service is available.
  • All rooms are equipped with color cable TV, coffee makers, hair dryers, iron and ironing board, and offer free local calls and parking for registered guests.
  • Our large heated zero entry pool and spacious sundecks have magnificent panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Our online reservation service allows for five room categories. Below is a brief description of each category and corresponding room numbers. Choose a category, which will describe each room in that category. You may then click on specific room numbers for more detailed information and a photo of each room.
  • When making a reservation please specify in the comment section your preferred room number.
  • Bar open daily (10-5 Winter) (10-9 Summer)

When you stay at the Southernmost House in the USA, you feel all the history that surrounds this beautiful property. Each room is unique in character and features modern first class accommodations. All rooms include a Queen or King size bed with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean or the charm of our island.

 
       
 
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