Ms. Elsie’s Caribbean Bed & Breakfast

Welcome to Ms. Elsie’s Caribbean Bed & Breakfast! This tropical hideaway in Southeast Charlotte’s Cotswold neighborhood is the brainchild of Cheryl Watkins. Inspired by a dream in March 2000, Cheryl created this oasis to honor her grandmother from the Dominican Republic and her Afro-Latino heritage.

Cheryl, with roots in Aruba, St. Maarten, and Anguilla, blends her grandmother’s love of cooking, her mother’s passion for fine china, and her own dedication to service into an authentic island experience for every guest. Her tireless efforts make your stay not just a visit, but a heartfelt, spiritual retreat. So, come join us at the table and feel the love.

Ms. Elsie’s has earned a “Blue Ribbon Award” and is celebrated as one of the “Best Bed & Breakfasts in the South” and “Charlotte’s Best Kept Secrets!”

Eclectic Breakfast

At Ms. Elsie’s, the breakfast table is a true Caribbean delight. Chef Cheryl infuses her Creole heritage into every dish, offering an eclectic mix of Caribbean flavors that transport your taste buds to the islands. Picture waking up to a beautifully set breakfast table and a gourmet Caribbean-style breakfast made just for you. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, or just a foodie, Cheryl’s got something special for you.

Amenities

Our guests enjoy:

• Three uniquely decorated guest rooms
• Private baths (Bamboo King Suite includes a Jacuzzi)
• Custom bath amenities and luxurious robes
• Air conditioning and a clock radio/iPod player in every room
• Free Wi-Fi
• Serenity Room with games, karaoke, piano, and guitar
• Fire pit, secluded garden, cabana with a hammock, and garden swings
• Outdoor games like table tennis, basketball, corn hole, mini putt-putt golf, and more
• Fabulous Caribbean-style breakfast with pescatarian, vegan, and vegetarian options
• Referrals for local dining, parks, entertainment, museums, wineries, breweries, tours, and more

For Business Travelers

Traveling for business? Enjoy all the comforts of home and the amenities of a fine business-class hotel:

• Flexible check-in and check-out times
• Wireless network, computer, printer, scanner, and fax services
• Work desk areas in rooms
• Corporate rates (Sunday – Thursday)

Located in the Cotswold area, we’re just minutes from Uptown/Downtown, South Park, Dilworth, and other key spots in Charlotte. Close to Queen’s University, Johnson C. Smith University, Johnson & Wales University, UNC Charlotte, and several major medical centers.

Breakfast

Chef Cheryl’s breakfast at Ms. Elsie’s is legendary. For 22 years, she’s been delighting guests with decadent Caribbean dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Breakfast is a multi-course feast, starting with a fresh fruit plate, followed by a seafood entrée, and ending with a tropical dessert.

Each dish is artfully presented and guaranteed to make you feel special. The house rule? Leave your diets at home and come ready to indulge! If you have special dietary needs, just let us know when you make your reservation, and Chef Cheryl will happily accommodate you.

Note: Ms. Elsie’s Kitchen is a non-pork facility.