Title: Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Bch on Amelia Is. Adult couple/no pets. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=7156&destination=Fernandina+Beach%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=115396888&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Bch on Amelia Is. Adult couple/no pets. ## Photo gallery for Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Bch on Amelia Is. Adult couple/no pets. ![Living area - Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Bch on Amelia Is. Adult couple/no pets. (Fernandina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115400000/115396900/115396888/6bbe6652.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Bch on Amelia Is. Adult couple/no pets. (Fernandina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115400000/115396900/115396888/be14a918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Bch on Amelia Is. Adult couple/no pets. (Fernandina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115400000/115396900/115396888/e7e6b87f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Bch on Amelia Is. Adult couple/no pets. (Fernandina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115400000/115396900/115396888/117a312a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Banquet hall - Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Bch on Amelia Is. Adult couple/no pets. (Fernandina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115400000/115396900/115396888/d4c1834d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Beach on Amelia Is no No children/pets. provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Bch on Amelia Is. Adult couple/no pets. Your cozy, adult only couple getaway awaits on Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach at this charming 6 year old cottage (no pets please). Master suite featuring a queen bed and nice bathroom equipped with a clawfoot bathtub and large marble shower and twin pedestal sinks. This peaceful retreat is perfect for a couple looking to unwind. Set in the original "Old Town" historic section which is boarded by the ICW and Egan's Creek with its three marina's and expansive marsh views. Its a quiet neighborhood with shell streets perfect for walking or biking. Free Boat launch ramp is literally 300 yards away. We have two kayaks and bikes for your use. Enjoy all the conveniences and and other amenities provided for your convenience, including WIFI. Historic and beautiful town of Fernandina Beach with its delightful shops and dining (no chains here, all independently owned restaurants) and great music scene is only 1.5 miles away. 12 miles of Atlantic beaches with entirely free access (to the east) and the ICW and marshes (to the west) frame the natural beauty of the Live Oak covered island. Bike paths are plentiful along with hiking, golf, tennis, PB and more. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area Fernandina Beach Old Town Historic District, a neighbourhood in Fernandina Beach, is home to this cottage. Amelia Island Lighthouse and Fort Clinch State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf and Fernandina Harbor Marina. Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park and Island Falls Golf are also worth visiting. [Visit our Fernandina Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fernandina-Beach.dx7156) [View more Cottages in Jacksonville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville-Cottages.d602997-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.689665,-81.45475&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7DizDdcdpN%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40QBQ%40Q%40QBOBS%40QBODQBQBQDOBQDQDODQDODOFODOFQDMFQFMFOFOHMFOHOHKFOHMHMHMJKHMHMJKHMJKJKJKJMJIJKJIJKLIJILKJGLILGLILIJENILGLGLELGLENELENELENELCNCLENANENALCN%3FNCNALAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40NBN%3FNBL%40NDN%40LDNBNBLDLDNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLHLDLHJHLFLHJFLJJHLHJJJHJJLHHLJJJJJJJLHJHLJLHJHLHLHLHNFJHNFNHLFNFNFLFPDLFPFNDNDNDNDPDNDPDPBNBPDPBPBN%40PBRBN%40PBP%40P%40R%40N%3FP%40P%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPARAP%3FPANAPARCPAPCNCPARCNCPEPCPCNENERENENEPENENGNGPELGPGLGNGNILGNILGLINILILILIJKLILIJKLKJKJKJIJMJKJKHKJMHKHMJKFMHMFKHMHMDMHMFOFMDMDMFODMDODMDMDOBOBMDO%40OBMBO%40O%40OBO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOCOAMAOCOCOAMEOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMGMEMEMGMGOIKEMIMIMGMIKGMKKIMIKKKIKKKKKKKKKKKKIMKKIMIMKKIMIMIMGOIMIMGOIMGOGOGMGQEMGQEOGOEOEQEOEOESCOEOCQCQEQCOASCQCOAQAQCSAOAQ%3FQAQ%3FSAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wn1u7a-0hhXGZGCuLgP4078MAMY=) Fernandina Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![Fort Clinch State Park showing boating, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091111/c661d26e-2c6d-4f39-ae6a-b675e4f82a9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Clinch State Park 4 min drive \- 2.1 miles - ![A short walk from my house. One of the most beautiful beaches in Florida.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7156/5203bb9b-37c8-45dc-ba07-430bd800146a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fernandina Beach 4 min drive \- 2.3 miles - ![While attending the Florida Lighthouse Association's annual conference we visited two lighthouses on the Mayport Base. We beat the rain before heading back to the conference.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1674/e2a1df34-c81b-48f1-a2de-19e69cd0aded.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mayport Naval Station 46 min drive \- 32.0 miles - Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf 16 min drive \- 10.9 miles ### Getting around - Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) 39 min drive ### Restaurants - The Patio Place 4 min drive - Salty Pelican Bar & Grill 5 min drive - Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls 4 min drive - Wicked Bao 4 min drive - Green Turtle Tavern 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Beach on Amelia Is no No children/pets. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Beach on Amelia Is no No children/pets.? ### What time is check-out at Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Beach on Amelia Is no No children/pets.? ### Where is Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Beach on Amelia Is no No children/pets. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming cottage in Old Town Fernandina Bch on Amelia Is. Adult couple/no pets. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael D. 11 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cottage is on the North end of Amelia Island very quiet neighborhood with nearby marina, parkland and Fort Clinch. The home is outstanding for a getaway. Perfectly decorated and master bedroom and bathroom are large sized. Large wraparound front and side porch are perfect for morning coffee or evening drink. Very happy for the stay. The Host communicate everything for easy check-in and each table had beautiful cut flowers! ![Side porch](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ba8953d3-fe95-4b8a-9c84-fcd869d2163b-1773252767577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Living room](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4fdaccb4-850b-4943-b7fb-a47e7d0d35df-1773252840919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Michael D. 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