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Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Place, Fernandina Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Falls Golf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fernandina Beach

Located within a 5-minute walk of Fernandina Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Seaside Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Fernandina Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seaside Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Island Falls Golf - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Fort Clinch State Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golf Pub Social - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sliders Seaside Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis

About The Shell Seekers Retreat: The primary bedroom has a queen sized bed, a spacious closet, large dresser and TV with cable/roku/netflix access. There is also direct access to the bathroom. The second bedroom contains a full bed, with a smaller dresser and a large closet. Bathroom access is directly across the hall. With a microwave, countertop oven, coffee maker, pots, pans and dishes - the kitchen has everything that you need to enjoy a meal at home. Laundry is available on the main level. The home has 1 gig fiber internet you can access 100+ channels on YouTube TV. You can also use your Roku, Netflix or Hulu logins to watch your favorite shows on the 49-inch Smart TV.

About the location: Forest Ridge Village is a very peaceful neighborhood with a pool, tennis courts and a lot of green space. It's also just a short walk to 13 miles of white sandy beach. Amelia Island offers plenty of opportunities for bicycling, birdwatching, golf and fishing. The Egan's Creek Waterway is also a great place for a walk, where you will often see turtles, herons and alligators. At Fort Clinch State Park, you can step back into 1864 as soldiers reenact life during the Civil War. Fort Clinch also offers a six-mile multi-use trail, and 3 miles of shoreline - great for shelling and shark tooth hunting! Historic downtown Fernandina has Victorian-era architecture, a multitude of shops and every kind of restaurant that you can imagine. Enjoy some local shrimp, go on a river cruise, or just stroll with an ice cream cone and enjoy island life!

Please feel free to call with any questions that you may have: 770.356.8988.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please follow the checklist on the refrigerator.
Bed linen: Just pull back the covers to let the cleaners know which beds were used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

- The primary renter must be onsite for the stay. Please don't rent for friends or family if you don't plan to join them.
- The checkout instructions are posted on the refrigerator. Please follow them.
- Any missing or damaged pool access cards/parking passes will result in a $50 deduction from your damage deposit.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number RRDP-000305-2023

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Relax Recharge 5 Minute Walk to the Beach With Pool Tennis

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Fernandina Beach, a short 5-minute walk from Fernandina Beach and also 10 minutes on foot from Seaside Park. You'll also find Peters Point Beachfront Park and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis ?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a smart TV and a kitchen along with an outdoor pool.

Does Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), which is 25.6 mi away (36 minutes by car). Another top airport is Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig), which is around 21 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis ?

Yes, every house at Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis comes with a balcony.

Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pete F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 days, loved it. Very clean. Host was great. Very quiet and just a short walk to the beach. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Jenifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home! So clean and cozy. Short walk to the beach! We come many times a year and it was our first time at forest ridge. We loved it! Great spot for spring break! We loved playing pickleball, grilling, playing cards at night and watching March madness. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful. The condo was adorable and very clean. Everything we could want was in the kitchen. Pool was nice and just a quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The unit was very nice and well stocked with general supplies. The balcony was very quiet in the evening. Very walkable to several different restaurants. Most importantly the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gwen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a delight to walk into this impeccably clean home - it was so warm and welcoming, especially after hours of driving. It was always nice to come back to after a day of activities and visiting with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally B., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness
Normally, we visit in the summer and stay on the beach but since it was October staying at Forest Ridge worked just fine. The condo had a fully stocked kitchen which is rare. They had everything you would need to bake a cake or cook a meal. They even had a “junk” drawer in the kitchen with things like tape, pens and a lighter. They thought of everything. My only suggestions are fluffier pillows and instructions for the TV.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was very clean well set up. The peaceful and private location was a real plus as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean and roomy. Decorated very nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was attentive. Property had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

We had a lovely time! Everything we needed was provided!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach getaway

Great place, great location. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to beach and downtown

House was wonderfully clean and very well stocked. Easy parking in front of condo. Loved the short walk to beachfront for sunrise walks. Enjoyed getting some sun by the pool facilities.Downtown is a quick drive away for nice visit to shops and great restaurant choices. Recommend this condo and the area, overall!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness

Top Notch Vacay!!

We truly loved staying at this great condo. Not only did the pix online look just like the condo when we got there, but it was even better in person. The condo was super spacious and quiet and literally a short walk to the beach (take the short cut, you'll thank me later). Not only was the condo also well prepared for your stay, but the kitchen had everything you would need if you decide to cook. Tony and his wife Peg are wonderful communicators and even reached out to us during the storm to make sure we were okay, how thoughtful. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

We loved our stay! Perfect location to the beach, nice quiet neighborhood with clean pool. Everything we needed at the rental for cooking and feeling like home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Knoxville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely! Perfect!

This is the cleanest vacation rental that we've ever stayed in! The owners really take excellent care of this property!! The condo is lovely and very comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped. The beds are super comfy. We loved that it is a very short walk to the beach. We love to surf and easily walked our boards to the beach every day. There is a nice wooden raised walkway path with a shower on the way to the beach to rinse off (and rinse boards off). The on-site pool is very nice, too. Hope to visit here again!! The owners are kind, helpful, and very responsive. I also had to work remote and the wifi is fast and reliable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place great owner

We checked in the beginning of Jan left towards the end of Feb . This is the second time we stayed here we loved the place it is clean and convenient to both our relatives who lived on the island. Tony is an excellent host . Anything you need or have questions about he is right there to help even though he doesn’t live close If we come back we will definitely inquire about his prior again
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nothing short of amazing..

We loved our stay!! The condo is even better than described.. Host was very polite and responsive, we had ZERO issues, but just some basic local knowledge questions and he responded very quick. Amenities were top notch, condo very well kept up, all appliances, etc worked great.. Honestly there was absolutely nothing about this property that wasn't top notch 5 stars.. Just a side note if you like pizza we suggest Townies Pizza 5 mins from condo. Also Cedar River seafood 3 mins away was great very downhome feel.. If you are looking... STOP and reserve this one.. Thanks you for the amazing place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place we’ve stayed!

We’ve been coming to Amelia island for 4 years now and this has been our favorite experience so far! We were all impressed with the quality of the condo and the helpfulness of the hosts, and thankful that it’s so reasonably priced! It’s a nice and easy walk to the beach and very close to the pool/tennis courts. We didn’t have any real issues and the one minor thing (that was the homeowners association’s mistake not the owners’) was resolved quickly and easily. We definitely plan to book again next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deron G., Pickerington, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible stay

We want to thank Tony and Peg for the opportunity to stay at their condo in Fernandina Beach. We celebrated our 33rd anniversary and had an awesome first time on Amelia Island. The owners answered many questions that we asked after booking. They are very thorough with the description of the condo. We had close walking proximity to the beach. The condo itself was clean and as many others have stated, it truly has everything you would need on a stay away from home. I can’t say enough about the accommodation. A very comfortable bed, all possible cookware/kitchenware, great location to downtown, the beach, and Fort Clinch. We are grateful for being allowed to stay at this vacation home!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

p c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The town house was just as advertised. It was clean, well furnished and allowed us easy access to all the island amenities. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Pleasure staying there, great location T-shirt walk to beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

First snowbird experience

Tony is Wonderful host His place is very wells located in Fernandina Beach We we’re able to walk in the ocean every day or go to Eden’s creek or walk in the Road The place was spotless and wome up to no power one day ao we had to email him and he was quick to respond We enjoyed it so much we rebooked for next year
Stayed 51 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything as advertised and more!

The condo was so welcoming with all the comforts of home. It was sparkly clean in a quiet setting with close beach access. I cannot imagine a nicer place to land after 24 hours of travel and being out of the country for three years. A real welcome back to the USA. Thank you, Tony.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Condo

Everything was spotless, organized, and convenient . The pool was very nice and never crowded and the beach a short walk away. We wished we had more time to relax in our quiet little oasis but we were visiting family for a sad occasion. The owners are great and responded very quickly to my request. Would definitely come back. Thanks you Peg!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022