Katie's Light - (3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, sleeps 8)
Built as a replica of the famous Thomas Point Lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay, Katie's Light is the only vacation accommodation rental of it's kind on the entire East Coast! The deck extends over the beach and wraps 360-degrees around the house. It features a large, combined kitchen, dining room and entertainment area on the first level. Take the spiral staircase up to the bedrooms on the second level. Wood floors and ceilings throughout and all the amenities you would want in a Florida vacation rental retreat.

Contemporary Beach Houses

This wonderful beach home like the Conboy House, constructed in 2003, is the perfect place for your Florida family vacation. The spacious, open living room and dining room offers a working fireplace for the cool winter evenings. The spectacular view of the ocean gives you the sense of being on your own island. There is a wonderful ocean side porch that provides a sunning deck and family gathering area while someone cooks steaks on the grill. The home has a quiet sitting den perfect for reading or to gather fans to watch a football game!

Luxury Oceanfront Condos

The villas at the Amelia Island Surf and Racquet Club feature spectacular entertainment areas that open onto a seaside deck boasting panoramic ocean views. All units include a modern, fully equipped kitchen and a dining room. Each bedroom has its own private bath. On-site, there are two oceanfront swimming pools as well as a number of tennis courts for your enjoyment. The property is gate accessed, so privacy is assured.

Beachside Cottages

The comfortable downstairs unit of the Mimi & Rosie House gives you the serenity you're looking for and the convenience of a short walk to the beach. The enclosed porch gives you the perfect reading spot for that lazy afternoon while listening to the surf. The unit on the second floor of the cottage provides a view of the ocean from the sun deck as well as the enclosed sun porch. The sun porch is ideal for late afternoon naps or watching the early morning sunrise. Both living areas offer a comfortable setting so you and the family can have uninterrupted quality vacation time together.

Each rental has 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, and Sleeps 4. Rent Rosie's and Mimi's together for a combination of 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and sleeping accommodations for 8.

Near Ocean Accommodations

The new Fernandina Beach condo sits across from Main Beach with wonderful views of the ocean. A comfortable 2nd floor villa, this unit features a large kitchen, dining and entertainment area that opens onto an ocean view balcony complete with gas grill. Ideal for a family vacation, girl's getaway or to share with a couple of friends, this Amelia Island rental is less than two miles to historic downtown Fernandina, Fort Clinch State Park, and walks along the Egans Creek Greenway that take you right to the beach.

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