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Other great vacation rentals in Amelia Island

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Condo in Fernandina Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews

Rare Gem! KING Beds FREE Bikes! Tennis/Pickle

Jan 7 – 14

€ 337 per night
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Condo in Fernandina Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

Lovely Condo Just a Quick Walk to the Ocean

Aug 7 – 14

€ 223 per night
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Condo in Jacksonville

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews

Jacksonville Beach Front- Wait n’ Sea

Sep 27 – Oct 4

€ 206 per night
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Condo in Fernandina Beach

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Seaview Oasis: Beachfront | Resort Access

Dec 7 – 14

€ 524 per night
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Condo in Fernandina Beach

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

Spacious Beachfront Condo with Pool Access

Nov 27 – Dec 4

€ 238 per night
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Condo in Fernandina Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Seascape Serendipity Cottage: Your Coastal Hideout

Apr 1 – 8

€ 330 per night
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Condo in Fernandina Beach

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 237 reviews

Fabulous Updated First Floor Flat!

Apr 12 – 19

€ 204 per night
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Condo in Fernandina Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

Gretchen's Getaway Impeccable Amelia Island Villa

Jul 14 – 21

€ 213 per night

Amelia Island villa rentals

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Villa in Fernandina Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews

Amelia Island Fernandina Villa – Views/Near Beach

Feb 15 – 22

€ 425 per night
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Villa in Jacksonville Beach

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

"Pura Vida" 2-Bedrm Villa w Pool 4 blocks to Beach

Apr 15 – 22

€ 251 per night
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Villa in Fernandina Beach

4.55 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Beautiful Nature Views from Courtside Villa

Jun 7 – 14

€ 380 per night
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Villa in Jacksonville

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 71 reviews

Country Villa 2.5 acre pool hot tub game room pond

Sep 17 – 24

€ 742 per night
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Villa in Jacksonville

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

"Mariposa" Luxury Home, Historic Jacksonville

Oct 12 – 19

€ 712 per night
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Villa in Jacksonville

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Mid-century Modern HEATED Pool Paradise 🌴 📸

Jan 27 – Feb 3

€ 452 per night
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Villa in Orange Park

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews

Blue Jade Villa w/ coffee shop/ private pool

Sep 14 – 21

€ 306 per night
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Villa in Jacksonville

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Sunshine Breeze POOL Villa mins drive to the beach

Dec 11 – 18

€ 401 per night

Your guide to Amelia Island

Welcome to Amelia Island

A delightful slice of Florida coastline in the Deep South, this relaxed 13-mile stretch of sun and sand is sometimes referred to as the Isle of Eight Flags. That’s because the barrier island has changed hands at least that many times. The Timucua people first settled here around 4,000 years ago, and the French, Spanish, English, Patriots, Green Cross, Mexican Rebels, Confederates, and the United States all claimed the territory at some point thereafter, in some cases more than once.

To soak up some of this history, head for the island’s downtown hub, Fernandina Beach, where a late-19th-century rail depot now serves as the tourist welcome center. City blocks abound with converted fishing cottages and Victorians with gabled roofs and verandas, many of which have been repurposed into shops, restaurants, and bars. The remainder of the moss-draped island is defined by its verdant parks, inland tropical forests, golf courses, tidal marshlands, and a shell-studded shoreline, along with the land and water adventures that have been drawing vacationers since the 1880s.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Amelia Island

If you like a low-key vacation with mild, warm weather, the best seasons for visiting Amelia Island are the spring and the fall. Of course, the destination is popular year-round and really goes off in the summer, when families from all over the American South converge on the island despite its rising heat, humidity, and rainfall. Temperatures dip a bit in winter, but it’s fairly dry, with plenty of sun and optimal birdwatching, making this another great time of year to visit. Note that demand skyrockets over Christmas holidays, which are reminiscent of peak summer crowds.

If you’re interested in attending some of the area’s beloved events, the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival happens in the spring, and celebrations of jazz and whales are put on in the fall.


Top things to do in Amelia Island

Fort Clinch State Park

Centered on a 19th-century fort taken by a Confederate militia during the Civil War, this sprawling 1,400-acre park also offers shelling beaches, a half-mile fishing pier, and idyllic trails for hiking and bicycling.

Kayaking

You haven’t truly visited Amelia Island unless you’ve gotten onto the water and paddled along a tranquil estuary in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard. Nearby outfitters offer ecotours, firefly tours, rentals, and even paddleboard yoga classes.

American Beach Museum

This museum offers a glimpse into a historic African-American beach community formed during Florida’s segregated Jim Crow era. The American Beach shoreline was constructed in 1935 to include Black-owned motels, restaurants, and nightclubs that featured performances from famous Black musicians. After a hurricane decimated the community in 1964, desegregation rendered a rebuilding obsolete.

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