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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Fernandina Beach, FL
  • American Beach
    15 min walk
  • Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Amelia Island Resort
    3 min drive
  • Amelia Island Nature Center
    5 min drive
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    47 min drive

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About this property

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

Ground-floor getaway in beachfront complex w/free WiFi & shared Pool - dogs ok

256 Sandcastles - Hotel Side

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This wonderful hotel-style condo is located on the ground floor of the Sandcastles complex, right next door to the Amelia Island Omni Plantation, which makes it a perfect location if you are attending a conference or wedding. This suite has two queen beds and a private patio overlooking the wonderful resort landscaping. Wake up to the toasty aromas of freshly brewed coffee, then take your first cup out to savor the salty ocean air before starting a fun-filled day! The ground-floor location makes for easy access, and you'll be about a two-minute walk from the Omni Resort.

Things to Know
Brand new flooring as of August 2022

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of American Beach. The apartment offers a patio and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with washing machine, patio, and TV
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Plantation Artists' Guild & Gallery and a few minutes from Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf
This apartment offers its guests an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Fernandina Beach apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Golf on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 450 sq ft (42 sq m)

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Ground-floor getaway in beachfront complex w/free WiFi & shared Pool - dogs ok Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nichol

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience! Walk right out to the beach and pool. My kids loved seeing the tortoises in the little courtyard! Only reason for 4 stars not 5 is that little “kitchenette” area is somewhat awkward. Overall, we had a great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Amazing! Loved everything about this place, but especially how close it was to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice place right on the beach
very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Walter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
You can't beat the location, beach being steps away. Lots of restaurants. We had a very relaxing weekend, the only thing that would have been better, was if it had a kitchenette.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann M., Chicago Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location. No Omni resort pool or resort tram access allowed.
The Omni Amelia Island Resort area is beautiful. 256 hotel side had a nice location for access to everything. Very humid in room at night which was very uncomfortable for sleeping. Unit was nicely equipped for our needs. Would not stay there again though. Wasn’t whatwe expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kinsley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing visit
We had just a great time. The location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Positive Stay
Very pleased with quality, location, and price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Awesome that you can walk right out the patio and on to the beach. Also enjoyed that you can walk to the Omni shops and the whole thing is dog friendly. It is a bit of a drive to the main town so if you don't have a rental or car that could be tough. Agree with some of the other reviews that it is starting to show it's age a bit, but nothing that bothered us. We'd definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
We really enjoyed the location and the ease of having the first floor with our springer spaniel pups. Short walk to a fabulous beach and nice property pool. Short walk to the Omni resort for a poolside beverage. The beds were good and clean. It was nice to have two separate sinks. The room has a mini fridge, coffee maker, and pretty much anything else you need. My only negative was the carpet is very stained and the room did smell a little like cigarettes—- a huge blast of Lysol helped. We totally enjoyed our stay and would return to this property because of the location and overall amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Laurie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
For the most part clean. Carpets very soiled from pets
This property is in great location. Very short walk to beach. Overall clean - except carpets were bad. Needs a refrig and microwave! I would stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place!
Really enjoyed my stay here and can't say enough good stuff about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Laura T., Alpharetta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and view
We spent 3 days in this condo and really enjoyed it. The location and view were perfect. The only negatives were the carpet which needs replacing due to pet smells and we could've used more linens - heavier blankets and additional washrags / hand towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Susan R., Sorrento, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location !!
Great view from the room. Nice boarded walk down to the beach and not too many people there even though it was the week before school started. My only complaint is the amenities list. It showed there was a kitchen with microwave and refrigerator. I assumed that meant fully equipped, but after I booked I called and found out the listing was incorrect and just had a mini fridge and coffee maker. So had to change what food we could bring to defray the cost of eating out every meal. Fernandina Beach Historic district is a great place to walk around and shop or eat out and just 15 min drive. Fort Clinch State Park is another place to visit and find small shark teeth. Just ask the Park Ranger at the entrance ($6 for all day) where the best place is to look. Overall, it was a relaxing mini vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021