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Pet friendly, newly renovated, ocean and beachfront historical home

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Fernandina Beach, FL
  • American Beach
    2 min walk
  • Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Amelia Island Resort
    3 min drive
  • Palmetto Walk Shopping Village
    3 min drive
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    41 min drive

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About the area

Fernandina Beach

On the beach.With a stay at this American Beach vacation home, you'll be steps from American Beach and Spanish Quarter Village. Palmetto Walk Shopping Village and Fernandina Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • American Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Amelia Island Resort - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Fernandina Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sliders Seaside Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Louie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fancy Sushi - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pet friendly, newly renovated, ocean and beachfront historical home

4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (sleeps 8-10)

Welcome to First American Beach House. This historical, newly renovated home is pet friendly and directly on the beach. Enjoy your private vacation at this oceanfront four bedroom, six bathroom (four full, 2 half bath), three story home. This home was the very first home built in historic American Beach. It has been fully renovated as of spring 2021.
We invite you to begin the day enjoying the sunrise from the main floor ocean facing patio. This area is great for having coffee and breakfast and enjoying the morning ocean air. Also on the main floor is the fully equipped kitchen with white stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, island bar sink, double oven, and bar seating area. There is also a comfortable living room area and dining area to enjoy the company of friends and family over a home cooked meal. This main floor also has two bedrooms (queen size beds) each with their own full bathrooms with walk-in shower. Finally there's 1 additional 1/2 bath on the main level.

Upstairs we invite you to breathe in the Atlantic ocean air from the second level deck. You can relax in the upstairs living room area or enjoy the elevated balcony for the best views of the ocean and beach. You’ll also find a 1/2 guest bathroom. Finally, you can finish your day in the master bedroom which includes a private master bathroom with walk-in shower.

The lower level is great for those traveling in larger groups or with children. This lower floor has a separate living room area, bedroom, and full bathroom. The living room area also includes a sofa with a pull-out bed. The laundry room is located on this level.

This home is fully equipped to take care of all your needs. The home is newly renovated and decorating in traditional “beach house” style. The bathrooms are all tiled and roomy. The countertops are new stone with brushed steel accents. The TVs are equipped with Xfinity cable. High speed internet is available throughout the house.
First American Beach House rents weekly from Friday to Friday.

Summary of bedrooms and bathrooms:
2 queen
1 king
1 full
1 Sleeper sofa

4 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms

Property manager

Charles Overby

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Up to 2 dogs (less than 50 lbs) allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Pet friendly, newly renovated, ocean and beachfront historical home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Family Gathering
House was perfect for our large family gathering. The beach was beautiful and not crowded. There were many interesting places to visit nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
So nice we are coming again in October
Lovely home, well equipped, and wonderful views. Steps from the ocean, beautiful sunrises and thrilled to see turtles multiple days…including the little tike that walked up the ramp one afternoon.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach Access and Views
Overall this is a great property that was well appointed and hosted a great family vacation. We used every inch of the house and loved all of it except for the lower level bedroom which wasn’t as appealing as the others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
It's a beautiful piece of property met our needs to a tea, your host was awesome as well. Would suggest it to anyone. Thank you so very much
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family vacation
This was our first year staying in this house and it did not disappoint. We had several children in our group ranging from ages 15 months to 18 years old and this house had everything we needed. It was spacious enough for us to separate for the younger ones to nap as needed. However, the main floor provided us a large enough space to all hand out together as a big group for meals and in the evenings. The private path to the beach was perfect for our kids to be able to walk on their own and carry whatever they wanted to play with on the beach. The chairs, tents, sand toys, and wagons available for us to use on the beach were awesome and greatly appreciated. This house has it all and we hope to be booking our vacation for next year very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
This home was perfect for all of us. Right on the ocean. Beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this place!
This is the best vacation house. We’ve come back several times now and it never disappoints. We come as a large group and there is plenty of space for everyone. We love the back patio that has plenty of room to store fishing gear and beach stuff. The kitchen is well stocked and there is plenty of parking. You can drive on the beach if you are a veteran or have a disabled tag so we were able to drive my grandma down to enjoy the beach since she can’t walk through the sand. I highly recommend it for your next family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort away from home
The home had everything we needed, was very comfortable, had a spacious outside patio and the house was in great shape since it was just recently rebuilt. We had a couple of very minor items that needed attention and Eloise, the assistant property manager, addressed them immediately and was super pleasant. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends week
It was so nice everyone had their own room and bathroom! When the weather was not very nice if we weren’t shopping we were back at the house playing cards catching up! The house is so spacious and the patio is great! When the weather cleared we were at the beach walking, sunny and fishing!! It was a great trip and an awesome place! We will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
The location was fantastic. Right on the beach. Wonderful home with a very expansive patio. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home and quiet neighborhood!!!
Really enjoyed our week in this home. So much that we are booking again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Beautiful home. Wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrea s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Updated house on the beach!
Beautiful house just steps from the ocean! A great floor plan allowing your group to comfortably join together or comfortably retreat to their rooms. The vaulted ceilings provide an open, airy vibe. Though not a problem for us, there are many stairs from between floors. Lots & lots of fluffy towels; a sufficient supply of tp, Kleenex & hotel-sized shampoo & soap. Sufficient supplies like dish soap, detergent, etc; not sure if provided or just left behind. We didn’t cook much since since AI has many good restaurants; but the kitchen appeared to have all the essentials. Plenty of beach chairs, beach towels & a Coolcabana to enjoy the beach. We found the beach was never crowded (mid-April); more people (& vehicles) on the weekends; but still plenty of room on the sand. On a quiet street yet close to grocery, bike paths, etc. Communication with the property Mgt was timely & concise; a shout-out to Eloise! Don’t hesitate to book this beach-side beauty!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome beach house!!
property is in great condition and has everything you need. We loved the location, and the beach is amazing. We can't wait to come back. Thank you so much --- this place is a gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Beach Treasure!
We had such a wonderful time in this lovely property. With the beach steps away and a gorgeous home to retreat to, it’s impossible not to have a phenomenal getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xylina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house on the beach
Easy access to the beach either walking directly over the dunes or a couple houses down there’s a street entrance. Very well kept house with nice kitchen for basic meals. Wonderful place to spend a vacation with the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for beach lovers!
Beautiful location right on the beach! Perfect for families with kids as it was a breeze getting back and forth from the house to the beach. House was clean and adequately stocked with essentials and cooking equipment. Plenty of bathrooms and space for a large family to spread out. We traveled from out of state so having all the beach supplies available was a huge bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house steps from the beach!
We loved our stay here! The entire place has been renovated and is gorgeous. Steps from the beach with a large back patio to store all our beach stuff. We enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen, and the living and dining room furniture was very comfortable. We will be staying here again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary D., Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Trip
We had a great time staying at this property. The property was perfect from the beginning until the end. We had some minor problems , but Ms. Eloise the manager of the property had the maintenance guy there within minutes. We are looking forward staying next year.. I would highly recommend this
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
This property was absolutely perfect for our needs! The home feels brand new and is kept in clean, wonderful condition. The location is right on the beach just a short walk to the water…we couldn’t ask for anything else, really. In addition, the hosts were beyond helpful in making sure we settled in nicely, and were very communicative when we had questions. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dillon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House!
House was perfect. Great location on the beach with very easy beach access. Views from the top floor were unbeatable. Lots of space for kids. Already trying to plan the next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carleta A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
My family and I really enjoyed our stay. We were located steps away from the beautiful beach! This home accounted my family very well. The house was well stocked with everything plus more! We really enjoyed our stay. We were able to celebrate my son’s graduation comfortably. I would definitely book again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay
We had a great time, very close to the beach and very quiet! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amelia Island Family Vacay
We had a wonderful stay. Host was very responsive if we had any issues. Beautiful home and beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house on the beach!
This house is absolutely beautiful! It is right on the beach and the view of the ocean (especially from the master bedroom balcony) is amazing. The house was stocked with everything you might need including everything for kitchen use down to having really nice beach chairs and beach accessories. We were amazed by all the small things that the owner thought of to have in the house to really make it feel like a home away from home. The rooms were very spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The host was very easy to work with and was always easy to contact if needed. We highly recommend this property. We can't wait to stay here again!!