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Oceanfront/Pets/Hot&Cold Outdoor Shower/Linens

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Looking east toward ocean.
Looking south west at upper and lower deck.
1st Street (east-west) and Ocean Ave. (north-south) and the dune walkover.
Kitchen view from deck door.
Kitchen view from living room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14166.9 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 Main Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Fort Clinch State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Amelia Island Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront/Pets/Hot&Cold Outdoor Shower/Linens

ACCESS CODES WILL BE EMAILED AND TEXTED TO RENTERS AT 3PM ON THE DAY OF CHECK-IN. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN ACCESS CODE CALL ERA REALTY AT 904-261-4011.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REVIEW OUR BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW UNDER "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT RENTAL RATES" . FOR STAYS GREATER THAN 12 DAYS OR THAT ENCOMPASS TWO WEEKENDS WE APPLY A 90 DAY CANCELLATION PLOICY.

SEE OUR SISTER PROPERTY IN FERNANDINA BEACH - BLUEBERRY DUNES VRBO# 4011909, SLEEPS 14, WITH POOL AND POOL HOUSE

Perfect for families looking for a relaxing beach vacation, away from the crowds and high rise condos. Step back in time when you enter this cottage with its original 1930s wood bead board still intact, harkening back to a simpler time. But fully equipped for modern day tech needs with wi-fi, 4 TVs, CD player, DVD player, gas grill. 2 BR each have a memory foam king mattress and flat screen TV, 2 queen BRs and a funky bunk room with a bunk bed that has a twin XL upper over Queen over twin XL trundle and flat screen TV. Two air mattresses are in the drawer under the bed in the surf board bedroom. Kitchen renovated in 2023 and a third bathroom added. All bedframes replaced in 2022. Living room redecorated in 11/2019 with new large sectional sofa and 4 new reclining/rocking swivel chairs. Dining table accommodates 12-14 seats. Windows galore let in plenty of light and have been replaced in January 2022. All new cork backed vinyl imitation wood flooring throughout the house replaced in January 2022. Enjoy the sunrise and ocean views from the 50' x 16' deck with a 16' x 16' upper level for panoramic ocean views. Clean off after a day at the beach at the hot & cold water outdoor shower or clean your catch of the day at the outdoor fish cleaning station. If you like a fancy newly built beach house Ocean Whisper is not what you want - it is a quaint 1930s beach house with new amenities. Bed linens and bath towels are included. The linen service supplies only one pillowcase per person so bring extras if you use more than one pillow. Loaded with lots of family games. I cant say which ones as that changes depending on how the games are put away. Quick, easy walk across sandy lane to the dune walkover, and voila, you are on miles of pristine, uncrowded sandy beach. Easy for a morning stroll with your coffee or tea, easy to head in at lunch for a quick break from the sun. There used to be a wooden stair at the walk-over but it has been removed and now there is only a sandy path. There is a handicap ramp to the beach about 1/2 mile norts at the beachfront park or just south at Main Beach Park.
Historic downtown Fernandina Beach is 2 miles west--a quick drive or a healthy bike ride to many high quality restaurants, art galleries, shopping, fishing, and historical tours. The variety of restaurants ranges from casual burgers to fancy Spanish/Italian/Maeican and everything in between. Several supermarkets, Walmart, Alvin's Island and all the other shops like Walgreens etc. are on island and with in a 5 minute drive. Groups looking for a location to have a loud rambunctious time will not do well here as the neighbors will call us to complain and they will call the police. This is a family friendly mellow location great for healthy, peaceful and fun family getaways. We are located 0.7 miles from the outdoor salt water pool at the Atlantic Ave Recreation Center.

******ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT BOOKING ********* MAKE SURE YOU REVIEW *******

We use ERA Realty to manage our property. The front door opens with a code that ERA will send to you at check in time on the day of check in. To make a reservation, you need to contact me first to request booking dates. Once I either accept your reservation request or I forward you a quote and invitation to book which you accept and that complets the reservation and VRBO forwards me your contact information which I will forward along with the fees to ERA Realty. ERA will them forward you the rental agreement and other check-in information. You will then return the rental agreement to ERA within 10 days. I think for the most part they forward you the rental agreement by email.
When you send me a reservation request or just an inquiry, I will forward you a response that includes a quote of the rental amount including all fees and taxes. The various fees included are the non-refundable ERA $50.00 booking fee and the non-refundable ERA $50.00 damage waiver fee that covers up to $1500.00 in property damage. Please note that the $50 ERA Booking fee is non refundable if you cancel at any time.
As well, VRBO will charge you a service fee based on the rental amount and will debit that amount from your credit card. The rental fee and all other fees are now required by VRBO to be paid through their site. VRBO also applies a fee to the payments you make through VRBO which fee is paid by us. We used to have you pay ERA directly but now, when the booking is made through VRBO's web site, the payments must be made through their site.
We require two payments, the first is due immediately upon me accepting your reservation request or you accepting my invitation to book. The final payment is due 30 days before your stay starts.
Our 30 day cancellation refund policy applies to stays of less than two weeks. For stays of 12 days or more (or that encompass two weekends) we apply a three month cancellation policy. We do this because it is very difficult to re-rent two or more weeks in 30 days. To make a reservation two weeks or more I will have to turn off the VRBO cancelation policy. VRBO does not have a three month option so I can only choose the no cancel option. However, your rental agreement from ERA Realty will indicate that you can cancel three months before your stay starts.


Rental License # 3256

Property manager

Mark Andrade
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: 25
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
1 small dog allowed, 40 pounds or less
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside house or on property grounds
Place linens into a pillowcase & leave on each individual bed. Leave bath & beach towels in laundry room. Clean dishes or start a load in dishwasher.
No smoking in home or on grounds. Do not discard butts on the property. This is a family oriented neighborhood. Party politely but respect neighbors.
Do not step on roof from deck. Violators will be evicted immediately. Lost/damaged beach towels=$25 each. fee for lost/damaged lines posted in house.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fernandina Beach

Located in Fernandina Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Clinch State Park and Amelia Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park and Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Island Falls Golf and Amelia Island Nature Center. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Clinch State Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Amelia Island Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Seaside Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moon River Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mocama Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palace Saloon - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront/Pets/Hot&Cold Outdoor Shower/Linens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront/Pets/Hot&Cold Outdoor Shower/Linens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront/Pets/Hot&Cold Outdoor Shower/Linens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront/Pets/Hot&Cold Outdoor Shower/Linens located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fernandina Beach holiday home is just steps away from Fernandina Beach and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park. Fort Clinch State Park and Amelia Island Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great golf getaway
Good location. Walkable to restaurants and beach. Ideal for our golf group. Welcome email did not include access code for entry to house but property was contacted and responded timely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location!
The location was great. It wasn’t too far out of town, but far enough to feel a little secluded. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Will be ready to stay there again…..soon!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teague G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sibling beach reunion
We always enjoy our stay at the beach house. It is a very peaceful place and we love meeting there. The location is convenient for the family and so easy to head downtown or to a grocery store. Always hate to leave the little slice of paradise. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Home Close To The Beach
We had 8 people staying in this great beach house for a breast cancer event on Amelia Island. Kitchen was very well equipped and lots of space for everyone. 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms were perfect for the group we had attending. Great communication between us and the owner and the booking agent. Thank you for a great stay at your house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Vanessa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Disappointing house basically a cabin
No en-suite bathrooms, useless bedroom doors, no disposal which was inconvenient for a family gathering. Minimal soap supplies for the kitchen. The owner and rental agency were responsive and the bathrooms have been updated.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Fernandina Beach
Perfect beach location for a 3-day getaway to a birthday party in downtown. House was large & well-equipped, however it could use a good deep cleaning. The seating was great for football watching if you can overlook the stained upholstery. We will overlook that & try to go again. Mark was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beach house
My family and I have stayed at this beach house off and on for over 20 years and have always loved it. We really like all of the updates but still love the older charm of the original wall paneling. I highly recommend this house for any family or a group of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
outstanding pet friendly beach home
We enjoyed every aspect of our stay - comfy beds too!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family beach holiday
I’ve stayed here before with friends and loved the house so brought the family this time and we all had a great time. You can’t beat the location, right on the beach next to the access and house has everything you need. Kids each brought a friend and still had an extra bedroom. Short drive into town for coffee shops and restaurants for dinner at night or can walk up the beach after bodysurfing for a casual lunch!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Spacious house right across from the beach that has an old school beach house feel but is completely updated and comfortable at the same time. Perfection.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place for my large family together!
We each loved it there & everything was so close by to enjoy. Thanks for having an awesome & clean place for us to enjoy!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Beach Front Location
Very Cozy Beach Vacation Home for a Family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Everything you could need
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi V., Byron Center, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to beach, fun family vacation!
Great location! All we needed to enjoy a fun beach vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach House!
Loved the location, a beautiful and well-supplied kitchen (we love to cook) and bedrooms. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Family trip
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gracen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house!
We had the best time! Really enjoyed the big living room space and the kitchen was perfect. We had 11 people and it was perfect! Would come back and stay again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Beautiful home in a very nice location. Beach is not crowded and we had a blast staying here. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
We had a big group and it was perfect. Big enough yet cozy and right by the beach and a cute little area for food,m shopping, and drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kraig h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location
Great location. Clean house. Comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi L., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
This was the best house we have stayed in! Great old charm, mixed with wonderful modern add ons. Perfect distance to beach, wonderful deck, great kitchen, we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teague G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house
Wonderful location. We love this beach house!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our family!
We had the absolute best stay. The house was clean and tidy. The space was perfect for accommodating a large party. We couldn’t have asked for a better accommodation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Dream
This property was perfect for our needs. It was exactly as described. Beach access was right accross the road. Many games were provided. We loved the outdoor space. It was lovely. Plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best time!
We had the best time! House was awesome and the location was incredible!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Andrade

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Regan and Mark Andrade are native New Yorkers. Mark was a lifeguard at Jones Beach on Long Island where he and Regan met in 1984 while strolling on the beach. The beach has always been close to our hearts and owning a home on the beach has always been a dream that we never thought would come true. We have three sons who are now grown up but we look forward to making some wonderful beach memories with many family get-togethers at the beach.

It has been great fun decorating Ocean Whisper with fun, bright and beachy decor. We have put our hearts into making Ocean Whisper a relaxing beach cottage that will inspire fun times and great family memories.

In 2017 we had the foundation re done and added the 50' x 16' deck with a 16' x 16' upper level. In early 2018 we redid the floors in the kitchen and one bathroom and changed the vanity. In 2019, we re decorated the second bathroom, replaced the appliances (refrig, dishwasher & washer/dryer) and replaced the living room furniture with new couch and swivel chairs.

In January/February 2022 we replaced all the floring, windows and entry doors in the house and replaced all the bedframes with new ones. In 2023 we renovated and moved the kitchen up front with the living and dining rooms, added a third bathroom and made a sitting area where the small kitchen breakfast table was.

We are considering adding a pool off of the deck as well. All geared to making your stay at Ocean Whisper more pleasant.

Why they chose this property

Finding Ocean Whisper was simply by chance. We decided on a whim to visit Fernandina Beach. When we started to explore we fell in love with the quaint historic downtown with its beautiful old main street buildings, harbor and historic homes. When we drove to the Ocean and explored the quiet north side we immediately liked the small town family atmosphere of Main Beach and when we drove into the residential north end neighborhood we thought how wonderful it would be to have a beach house there. And if that was not enough, we parked by one of the many dune crossovers and took a walk to see the ocean and the first thing we saw were two marked off sea turtle nests right in front of Ocean Whisper. We made an offer that day without seeing the inside as it was rented.

What makes this property unique

Ocean Whisper will bring you back to a simpler time. The original old beadboard was never painted. The home is a traditional center hall southern beach house constructed to open the doors on either end to let the ocean breeze cool the home. Although the home has been added on to the front and back, it still retains that traditional beach cottage look. The addition to the beach side has windows the entire length to let in the beautiful sunrise. The home can sleep up to 14 people. There is parking for up to 7 cars between the driveway and the grass yard in front of the driveway. For additional parking you can park on the east side of Ocean Ave. The beach is a short walk across the sandy road and the home has beach towels and linens. Just pack your clothes and you are all set.

The location of Ocean Whisper is in a family friendly location just a short walk to the Main Beach where there is a quaint park with lifeguards (in the summer season), restrooms, a skate park, basketball and several eateries. Salt Life Restaurant recently opened its door just a few hundred yards from the house. It is a must do with roof top ocean view seating. Call early for a reservation.

The beautiful downtown Fernandina Beach has lots to do - restaurants, night life with live bands, fishing, boat and historic tours, a fantastic art scene etc.

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