Its authentic deco character shows in glass block, curved walls, a bamboo bar and a gift shop of streamlined artifacts. The dour look is banished at this refurbished, vine-covered house. Built of plank and coquina in 1845, it is newly redeemed, with a bricked pool patio, four-poster beds and comfy wingback chairs on carpeted floors that squeak intimately with age. Dickensian breakfasts might include piggy pudding, tomato pie and flaky blueberry cobbler. High parlor walls of books and games seem to mellow kids into their best behavior.
Families can use a kitchen to prepare their own foods, though a full breakfast comes with the rates.
Regional and seafaring art details large guest rooms. The landscaping teems. Breakfast is served in the library, beside the pool and pergola. The Lark Inn 37438 Meridian Ave. Breakfasts in this inn shame dinners elsewhere.