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Sparkling Retreat Steps to Beach | Fenced Backyard | Snowbird Availability

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Living area
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Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Fernandina Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort Clinch State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sparkling Retreat Steps to Beach | Fenced Backyard | Snowbird Availability

Whale Tale - B

Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'

Walk to gorgeous white sands in minutes -- this sparkling coastal hideaway is just across A1A from the beach. Your ground-level 2BR unit is also close to local eateries, shops, and golf courses.

Whip up delicious dishes in the sleek full kitchen, dine alfresco in your fenced backyard, and stream favorite shows on three smart TVs.

LIVING AREA

Make yourself at home in the sunlit living area, detailed with a sleeper sofa and a 50” smart TV.

KITCHEN & DINING

Channel your inner chef in the well-equipped kitchen, featuring ample counter space and a full suite of stainless steel appliances.

Sample appetizers at the kitchen bar for two, then sit down to a home-cooked meal at the dining table for six.

BED & BATH

Part of a duplex, this ground-level unit sleeps up to six guests between two bedrooms and a full-size sleeper sofa in the living area.

Sleep soundly in the tranquil master bedroom, appointed with a cloud-like queen bed and a 40” smart TV.

The guest bedroom includes two plush twin beds and a 32” smart TV, while the bathroom has a tub/shower combination.

OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES

Enjoy the fresh air in the shared backyard, configured with alfresco dining for four.

You’ll also find an outdoor shower located just outside your front door.

EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS

Complimentary Wi-Fi and an in-unit washer/dryer are provided.

Tandem parking is available for two cars in the shared driveway.

If traveling with a larger group, consider renting the upstairs unit too for additional space.

THE LOCATION

Enjoy prime access to sugar-white sands and crystal blue waters -- your sparkling coastal retreat is situated just across the street from beautiful Fernandina Beach!

Stroll to shops and eateries along South Fletcher Avenue or visit historic downtown Fernandina Beach for antiquing, nightlife, and more local dining options.

Hit the links at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club (1.1 miles), Golf Club of Amelia Island (2.2 miles), and Amelia River Golf Club (3.5 miles). Or practice your serve at the Kraft Tennis Club (2.8 miles) and Amelia Island Plantation Racquet Park (4.9 miles).

Please note: This unit is split so A and B share the backyard, driveway and trash cans.

Things to know:
Living room is equipped with cable tv, bedrooms furnished with smart TV's for easy streaming with your accounts.

State/province permit number:DWE5501091
City/town permit number:Unit A/RRDP-000658-2022
City/town permit number:Unit B/RRDP-000660-2022

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RRDP-000660-2022

About the area

Fernandina Beach

Located in Fernandina Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. 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 Fort Clinch State Park and Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park. Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum 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.
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Fernandina Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Fernandina Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Peters Point Beachfront Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • American Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Fort Clinch State Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sliders Seaside Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beach Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sparkling Retreat Steps to Beach | Fenced Backyard | Snowbird Availability pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sparkling Retreat Steps to Beach | Fenced Backyard | Snowbird Availability?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sparkling Retreat Steps to Beach | Fenced Backyard | Snowbird Availability?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sparkling Retreat Steps to Beach | Fenced Backyard | Snowbird Availability located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fernandina Beach, Seaside Park and Fernandina Beach Golf Club. Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum and Island Falls Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Haley R.

Great stay

Being able to walk across the street and have the ocean, made it very easy to accommodate
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Great location

easy walk to the beach. Had all the amenities we were expecting and good parking. Great location!

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

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

Very clean

Amazing stay and very clean! Would stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

Tamberly A.

Overall-Good experience

Very close to beach, large kitchen and plenty of parking.

10/10 Excellent

Kendra G.

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

Beautiful Fernandina Beach

Loved this property for its surroundings, proximity to the beach and large yard for our pet. It was quiet and beautiful here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clete R.

Cozy and convenient

Great location walkable to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer k.

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

Amelia Island beach cottage

We enjoyed our family vacation on Amelia Island at this close to the beach house rental. Everything was clean and comfortable for our stay. We will definitely be back again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay, awesome location!

Cozy duplex with lots of space. Really enjoyed the backyard and the location/access to the beach was phenomenal. Had some trouble checking in as the door-access instructions could have been clearer and I couldn’t find the lockbox after looking for 10 minutes. Manager was very communicative, we enjoyed our stay so much that we extended it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Patti B.

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

Whale tale

House was a little tired and the lighting was bad. We loved the area and proximity to the beach. Back yard was perfect for the pups.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Kimberly T.

Cute Stay

Nice place for the 2 of us. Wish we had taken advantage of the very large kitchen. Living room furniture could use some updates. Good location. One tip- back into the parking space as traffic gets a bit busy so it’s more difficult to back out onto the road. Comfortable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Family of Four

Perfect for our family with 2 kids. Short stroll to the beach, very convenient. Nice cold air conditioning. Sparkling clean and management was super helpful. Would absolutely stay gere again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy S.

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

Great Location

We had some issues and the property manager was excellent. Communicated right away and resolved the problems. Overall the furniture etc is 'tired' and though the kitchen has utensils, they are the bare essentials and also 'tired'
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Emily S.

Outdated photos

Great location and a very easy walk to the beach, but the photos are outdated and the fence is broken in several places (not secure to leave pets outside just for a few minutes to potty). Overall a nice place to stay, we just wish the photos actually reflected the state the home is in and that it was cleaner upon arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

angel m.

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

Perfect location!

When we first walked in we were pleasantly surprised how big and open the living room and kitchen were. It was a perfect place for small kids to play. You could watch them while you were in the kitchen. Loved how there was a door separting the toliet and shower from the sink and mirror in the bathroom. The outside shower was very convenient after spending the day at the beach. Great wifi service which is important if you have kids with tablets. Another plus was being able to pull your vehicle right up to the door and unload your stuff and reload. Highly recommend this place. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The online listing gives you the impression that it is on the beach . Other than that it was ok .

I had all intentions of being on the beach and there were a broken hand towel handle and some kind of stain in the master bedroom on the carpet? Other than that we did enjoy ourselves. As someone with a disability the walk to the beach took some time. Thanks for all the follow up emails.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Dawn M.

Whale Tale B Fernandina Beach

House needs updating and was not cleaned that well. Door lock is very hard to use. We were in the downstairs unit, so, you could hear every step the upstairs unit made. Very close to beach access and 2 restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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6/10 Okay

Phoebe B.

Ok stay

We stayed in the bottom unit which has direct access to the fenced backyard. That was convenient since we had our dog with us. The unit was not cleaned adequately when we arrived. The carpet in the main bedroom smelled like urine. I contacted management and they sent someone out to clean the carpets the next day. The light fixture in the back yard was not working when we arrived, several bulbs were out in the house and a switch was missing from a bedside lamp in the bedroom. Management sent someone out to correct those issues the third day of our stay. I requested a mop because the tile floors were very dirty and was told one would be provided but one never was. The air conditioning unit made an extremely loud knocking noise when we first got there but that was also fixed on the third day and the ac worked fine the rest of our visit. Overall I would say the place is decent. Not fancy and could use some updates but not horrible. It would have been a better stay if adequate cleaning and maintenance had been done before our arrival. Staff was prompt to respond about concerns though and always very courteous.

10/10 Excellent

Patsy L., Dunnellon, Florida

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

First Dog Vacation

Very friendly dog property as well as area. Fenced backyard as advertised was perfect. Had advertised hair dryer on property so didn't bring one. Property manager was very responsive in bringing a brand new one over. Would definitely recommend this unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Donna V.

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

Great location

Short walk to the beach and great location for good restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Keith B.

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

It’s pet friendly keep in mind

The owner of this property should take it off the rental market and Vacasa should not be renting it in the condition that it’s in. Just because you make a property pet friendly doesn’t mean you don’t have to keep it up when you’re charging top dollar to rent it. Please beware that most people would not sleep here. The other review that said horrid was correct. Be ashamed owner and Vacasa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Perfect

Everything we needed. Across the street from the Beach and backyard for our dog and close to where we needed to be. Vacasa was great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Stayed while working a job

The place had everything we need to make it a great stay. Grill, nice back yard and and kind of cooking ware you need. All the appliances are brand new.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

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