Poolside Retreat: Close to Beach, Gated Complex

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Fernandina Beach, FL

American Beach16 min walk
The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach18 min walk
Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf7 min drive
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Guest Bedroom Upstairs

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom Upstairs

1 King Bed

Twin Guest Bedroom Downstairs

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Sailmaker 408 in Summer Beach on Amelia Island, FL, brought to you by Stay Better Vacations. Discover your ideal family vacation spot where relaxation meets convenience. Enjoy direct beach access without the hassle of street crossings, or take a dip in the nearby complex outdoor pool. Unwind on your private balcony, perfect for morning coffee or post-adventure relaxation.

PLEASE NOTE: This unit is located in a building scheduled for state requirement inspections June 24th-28th. There will be noise from tools and possible obstructed views from scaffolding. Weather or unforeseen circumstances could alter the dates.

Experience our spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom villa on the second floor with two bedrooms upstairs, each featuring a king-size bed and ensuite bathroom, while a downstairs guest bedroom offers two twin beds and a separate bathroom, perfect for families. Relax in the roomy living area, enjoy meals at the dining table, and step onto the balcony overlooking the pool. This unit includes a washer and dryer, free WiFi, and a fully equipped kitchen for your convenience. With all these amenities, you'll want to return for more unforgettable experiences.

You'll have a 'better' stay with Stay Better Vacations!

• No Elevator
• 2 King Beds
• 2 Twin Beds
• 2nd Floor Villa
• Gated Complex
• Quick Walk to Beach
• Pool-Side (not heated)
• TWO Parking Spots - HOA Rules
• Stairs Inside Unit; One or More Floors
• We Manage Multiple Units in Complex
• Our Guests receive a 15% Discount for Beach Gear & Bike Rentals

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! The digital guestbook you'll receive after booking provides you with DIRECTIONS, ADDRESS, MAPS, PARKING, AMENITIES INCLUDED, A LOCAL AREA GUIDE - with many of our favorites - and much, much more!

IT'S ADVISABLE to purchase travel insurance to safeguard your vacation investment. Additionally, please be aware that we don't offer refunds or rescheduling for bookings impacted by inclement weather, including tropical storms or hurricanes.

--IT'S AN ISLAND THING--
Discover the allure of tranquil Amelia Island, nestled in Northeast Florida and embraced by Southern hospitality. Amelia Island beckons you with pristine beaches to the east, breathtaking marshes to the west, and island charm throughout. Conveniently accessible from Jacksonville International Airport, AI invites you to explore 13 miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, meandering walking and biking trails, the historic Fort Clinch State Park, and captivating sunsets.

Embrace your adventurous side with activities like golfing, kayaking, boating, and fishing. Delight your taste buds by exploring culinary treasures to include fresh shrimp & seafood found in locally-owned eateries and fine restaurants. Whether you seek relaxation on the shore or crave indulgence through spa treatments, Amelia Island promises to fulfill your desires.

Property manager

Stay Better Vacations

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking or vaping will result in an additional cle

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fernandina Beach

Located in Fernandina Beach, this condo is by the sea. Palmetto Walk Shopping Village and Shoppes At Amelia Concourse are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Amelia Island State Park and George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park. Amelia Island Nature Center and Island Falls Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fernandina Beach, FL

What's nearby

Fernandina Beach - 10 min walk
American Beach - 16 min walk
The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach - 18 min walk
Peters Point Beachfront Park - 3 min drive
Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf - 7 min drive

Getting around

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sliders Seaside Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Beach Diner - ‬8 min drive
‪Cantina Louie - ‬8 min drive
‪Down Under Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Poolside Retreat: Close to Beach, Gated Complex pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Poolside Retreat: Close to Beach, Gated Complex?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poolside Retreat: Close to Beach, Gated Complex?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Poolside Retreat: Close to Beach, Gated Complex located?

Situated by the sea, this condo is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fernandina Beach and American Beach. Peters Point Beachfront Park and Palmetto Walk Shopping Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

13 June 2024

Great experience!

I would 100% rent this unit again. It was very clean and comfortable. Very happy with our decision to book this, and will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

26 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Pleased

Very pleased with the property. The space was very clean, no surprises. The property managers were very accommodating and were excellent with their communication.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Diane F.

3 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bride’s Aunts and Uncles

Comfortable and nicely decorated. (Carpeting should be replaced next.) Conveniently located. Would stay here again. A dish drainer would have been helpful… Downstairs toilet started acting up on last day. Bowl taking long time to refill with water. Sister-in-law lost silver earring right before leaving. Please let us know if it is found.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Q.

16 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Condo Steps from the Ocean

This is a beautifully appointed condo, overlooking the pool and steps from the beautiful beach. It was clean, and the management company was easy to work with. Extremely easy check in and check out. Really nice kitchen. I definitely recommend it!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

tobey f.

4 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best rental yet

We have four kids and eight grands and are aways renting condos. This was a tie for first place but we will forever only use stay better vacations. The service is tenfold other companies.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie d.

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amelia Island paradise!

We loved our visit to Amelia island! This condo was a great place for our family of 6 and was spacious that we had room to spread out! Large bedrooms upstairs. Convenience of a large washer and dryer! Kitchen had everything we needed. Loved the plantation shades on the windows. Access to beach was so nice, so close! Loved the area, and being secluded in the greenery and lush vegetation. Spanish moss just dripping off the trees and branches intertwined and mixed to create a canopy of green. We preferred this beach area compared to the main beach. Easy to get downtown to eat at restaurants and explore. We didn't have great weather for the first part of our trip but we still managed to explore the island and enjoy family time. Fort clinch state park was a must! The fort was so cool to explore and searching for shark teeth at the nearby beach was fun. Took a fishing charter with Amelia Fishing adventures with captain Jeremiah out for my husband and 2 boys and they had a great time and caught lots of fish and 2 baby sharks.. Took a beautiful sunset cruise (Amelia River Cruises) and saw so many dolphins and some wild horses! Sampled the ice cream around downtown and got our fill of eating shrimp and mahi! When the sun did shine we had some great beach days with some pretty big surf thanks to the previous storms so my teens loved the boogie boarding! We can't wait to come back and stay again. Would defintely stay in this same place.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot near the beach!

Loved staying at this condo near the beach. We were there for a wedding and it was the perfect place for our friends. Great access to the pool, beach, Ritz Carlton, etc. Well stocked kitchen and has beach chairs, a wagon, etc. The bathrooms need updating upstairs, but otherwise a great rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

James B.

7 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ok place but did not exceed my expectations

The place was nice however it did not exceed our expectations Below is a list of nuisances which was not expected 1. Broken sliding mirror door in bedroom in the track. We could not use the closet because of the door 2. Broken patio sliding door in the track 3. Lower level toilet does not always work. Water either does not fill until I removed the cover several times to reset the floater 4. Outside screen ripped 5. Lower bathroom need a fresh coat of paint All these items led to unexpected problems that should not have occurred with proper maintenance checks

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

16 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo

The condo is located in a great location. Very clean. Easy walk to the beach and short ride to restaurants and bars. Gate secured area. Beach feels private.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

5 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family meet up

Place was very nice, we met with family so didn’t have a chance to use property that much.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Michelle M.

5 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Great access to beach, but construction put a damper on our trip

Beach access from this property was a 5 minute walk along the boardwalk/ramp directly onto the beach. This is by far the best part of the rental. Unfortunately, the rest of our stay was not great due to the construction work on the balcony that was moved forward to the exact days of our stay (this was only brought to our attention after we checked in). This caused 2 full days of non-stop ear-splitting noise, as well as our entire 4 days without access to the balcony or ability to look out the windows due to the opaque covering. While the property manager and owner were apologetic and even provided substantial compensation (appreciated), I would have paid that money, or more, to make that noise stop - or at least to have been moved to another unit. Bottom line: I would not recommend staying here if there is any chance of construction. Even if not on this unit, any construction around the property will be very loud. Construction aside, the apartment was clean and well appointed. There was a supply of beach chairs (rusted and battered, but usable) and new-looking towels. The kitchen is quite small and got crowded when more than one person needed access to it. We were 4 adult and 2 kids, and the place, in general, felt a little crowded at times.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Susan G., Kennebunkport, Maine

24 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A good rental

Attractive. Great access to beautiful beach. Nice location by pool but there was construction on pool that week and we could not sit there. Host did not know that it would be happening. TV malfunctioned twice, but Stacie was quick in responding and figuring out how to fix. Beds All in all a good drentalvery comfortable. Unit could use some updating of kitchen utensils, pots and pans. For example, there was no flat baking pan and the can opener was rusted and extremely hard to use.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

24 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Fun time to relax with family and friends

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

24 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice

Updated decor, very easy to access. Looking forward to coming back in the summer.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharad M.

5 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amelia Island

Excellent host!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

26 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Place was awesome and great service. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patty T.

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Family Vacation!

This property was in an ideal location near the pool and beach. It was on the quiet side of the island but close to everything. The communication before arriving was excellent. The restaurants suggested were wonderful! We had fun on the beach collecting shark teeth, watching dolphins, jumping in waves, swimming in the pool, playing games in the unit, exploring the shops and going to the farmers market. Wonderful place to stay with space for the 6 of us. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Cape Girardeau, MO

29 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

Everything about our condo was fantastic. It was clean, very comfortable and spacious enough for 6 adults. The location was a very short walk to the beach -- close enough to scramble inside quickly when thunderstorms developed. Any questions we had were very quickly answered. Wi-fi was fast and reliable. It was wonderful to be able to have a full kitchen as well as a washer and dryer. We love vacationing on Amelia Island and would not hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

7 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at a great place

Home away from home. Property manager ensured we had everything we could possibly need to enjoy a carefree vacation

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

28 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family vacation

Delightful property, very bright and airy, extremely clean with all the comforts of home. Very comfortable. Close to the pool and the beach. Everything in the kitchen was supplied and we wanted for nothing (except a working wine opener) That was really my fault because I normally always bring mine from home. We would definitely consider returning to this property. Thanks for the memories!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

14 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful in every way

This rental has it all. Perfect location. Perfect amenities. We absolutely fell in love. This will be our new family vacation get-away. The rental was ready and waiting for us to arrive. Very clean. Very well kept. We didn’t bring any beach chairs or a cart to haul our stuff to the beach and was very well surprised that everything was provided for us to use. We are looking forward to coming back soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan (flip key) H.

10 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really Nice Atmosphere

This property was clean, well stocked and located just right. Loved how it was nestled in the mossy trees and greenery. We would definitely choose to visit again

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

31 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect quiet shaded location

My group had nothing but great things to say about this property. We would stay here again for sure!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

25 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to spend time with friends or family.

Property manager was great to work with. We had a request prior to arriving and she took care of it for us. The unit was stocked with everything we needed for a great time. The community is quiet and family friendly with the pool close by and the beach a quick walk past the pool. Check in and check out is quick and easy. We hope to return in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

17 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amelia island annual trip

It was lovely. The unit was clean and well stocked. The ck in was simple and everything was perfect. Definitely will stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Stay Better Vacations

OUR primary goal is you, our guest. Each rental we manage is individually owned and our team, composed of locals who have lived here for over 20 years, work in tandem with the owner to present a thoughtful, clean, and maintained vacation rental. We truly care about your experience while staying with us. You'll quickly discover that communication, accessibility and service earns us the most honored form of recognition - returning guests.

Your safety matters: our digital lock system ensures a unique code for each guest's stay.

Why they chose this property

Why Stay in a Vacation Rental instead of a Hotel?

•A place to call home
•Larger, more comfortable living space
•Instacart, Shipt, Door Dash, and Grub Hub available
•Washer/dryer so you don’t go home with dirty laundry
•Fully equipped kitchen means no big eating-out expense
•Multiple units in the complex to accommodate larger families

What makes this property unique

Why Stay in a Beach Condo?

•Fully equipped kitchen means no big eating-out expense
•Washer/dryer so you don’t go home with dirty laundry
•Larger, more comfortable living space
•A place to call home