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The Gibson Inn Is Serving Up Old Florida Charm And Local Oysters In The Heart Of Apalachicola
FORBES AUGUST 31, 2023
In the heart of historic Apalachicola, a coastal Florida town that’s been a hub for a variety of industries over the years—from cotton to lumber to oysters—The Gibson Inn stands in the same spot it’s been on since it was first constructed in 1907. It looks a little different these days (it’s been through a war and a hurricane, and 100+ years have passed), but its unmistakable charm and luxurious feel endure.

Seven Under-The-Radar Islands That Feel Like Local Secrets
MR PORTER JULY 30, 2023
Mykonos, Santorini, Capri. We’ve all seen the highly curated pictures on social media, but behind every sunset and spritz, there’s usually a less glamorous story – especially if you visit these iconic islands during peak season.

8 Small Florida Beach Towns We Love
TRAVEL CURATOR JULY 13, 2023
Insistent to find the absolute best peach in the state of Georgia, my dad pulled off at every rickety roadside stand to sample. I remember thinking that Georgia would never end and that it must be the largest state in the entire U.S., although I fell instantly in love with its intoxicatingly sweet-smelling white magnolias and live oaks dripping with Spanish moss.

The 15 Best Seafood Dives In Florida
SOUTHERN LIVING JUNE 18, 2023
Sometimes, dinner warrants white tablecloths and lobster accompanied by porcelain ramekins of melted butter. Other times, it begs for checkered vinyl tablecloths, a pile of crab legs, loud music, and a few freshly steamed corn cobs. If you seek the former, these aren't the seafood spots for you. But if your main priority is delicious ocean fare, then we have you covered.

Florida Off the Beaten Path at The Gibson Inn, Apalachicola
LUXURY TRAVEL MAGAZINE APRIL 11, 2023
The Gibson Inn is located along the Florida Panhandle in Apalachicola, one of the best-kept secrets in the state. Apalachicola is home to mouthwatering seafood and an impressive selection of art galleries and antique shops housed in old cotton warehouses.

10 Boutique Hotels Around Florida You Should Book For Your Next Weekend Getaway
FLAMINGO MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2023 ISSUE
Rich in history and rooted in place, this storied boutique hotel in the heart of Apalachicola is the perfect retreat for those in search of authentic Old Florida charm. Since the moment siblings Steven Etchen and Katharine Etchen Couillard purchased The Gibson Inn in August 2018, they set out to create a hideaway steeped in the area’s history as a port city and longtime oyster-harvesting hub.

Spring Break Travel Deals
TRAVEL & LEISURE FOR NBC’S TODAY SHOW MARCH 8, 2023
Under the radar beach destination, Apalachicola has plenty to offer Spring Breakers. Where to stay? The Gibson Inn, a boutique hotel that dates back more than 100 years and was recently renovated. With beautiful hardwood floors and marble bathrooms, it has “White Lotus vibes”.

Three stunning hotels across the Southeast worth checking into
ATLANTA MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Plenty of hotels have pools—and a growing number now have pool. At the Gibson Inn in Apalachicola, Florida, new owners have transformed a once-dingy banquet room into a polished billiards hall, complete with a giant taxidermy alligator.

A Three-Day Road Trip Exploring Florida's Spanish History
After 90 minutes along the coastline, you’ll reach the oyster hub of Apalachicola. Centuries ago, the Spanish burned these bivalves’ shells to create the “tabby” concrete they used to construct their buildings. Toast the end of your day at Oyster City Brewing Company before heading two blocks away to the 1907 Gibson Inn, which just underwent a major overhaul. At the hotel restaurant, The Franklin, order a dozen oysters, topped with Jack Daniels brown butter and hot sausage, before bedding down for the night.

Florida’s Great Escapes Apalachicola
COASTAL LIVING WINTER 2020/2021
Make no mistake: Apalachicola is having a moment. You can feel it in the vibe of the circa-1907 Gibson Inn, purchased in 2018 by a pair of 30-something siblings—Steven Etchen and Katharine Etchen Couillard—who grew up visiting the area with their parents and enjoying Shirley Temples on these very porches.

Small Inns with Big Charm The Gibson Inn
GARDEN & GUN WEEKENDS: DECEMBER 2020/JANUARY 2021
The Gibson Inn’s motto should be COME HELL OR HIGH WATER. Steven Etchen bought the run-down hotel in August 2018, and then partnered with his sister, Katharine Etchen Couillard, and their friend, Cutler Edwards, to revive it.

The River Town Apalachicola
SOUTHERN LIVING WARM GETAWAYS
Evenings downstairs at The Gibson Inn are themselves a marvelous blend of everything that is Apalachicola—old-timers parked at the bar and longtime visitors and families settling in for dinner, all mixing with happy travelers who know they’re onto something really special.

Florida Patching Apalach
GARDEN & GUN THE SOUTHERN AGENDA: OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019
Swoop over the John Gorrie bridge and into Apalachicola, and you can’t miss the Gibson Inn. A grande dame of Old Florida, its shady porches and cupola have dominated downtown Apalach since 1907.

A Trip to the Florida of Yore
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL DECEMBER 12, 2018
The tiny town of Apalachicola is old-school Sunshine State, with a sleepy waterfront, ironwork balconies and zero pretentiousness.

New Owner For The Gibson Inn, Apalachicola’s Most Iconic Hotel
TALLAHASSEE MAGAZINE AUGUST 20, 2018
Apalachicola's most iconic hotel, The Gibson Inn, was just sold to a new owner, Steven Etchen.

The Gibson Inn, landmark hotel in Apalachicola, has been sold; upgrades starting soon
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT AUGUST 11, 2018
The Gibson Inn, a landmark boutique hotel in Apalachicola, has been sold, with the closing completed on Friday.
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