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Escape to the peaceful neighborhood of Forest Ridge Village at The Shell Seekers Retreat. Unwind with a refreshing swim in the community pool, challenge your friends to a tennis match or take leisurely strolls along 13 miles of white sandy beach just steps away. With high-speed internet and plenty of channels on the Smart TV, you can stay connected or binge-watch your favorite shows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

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 transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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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

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 to 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 rubbish
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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
Property Registration Number RRDP-000305-2023

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Relax Recharge 5 Minute Walk to the Beach With Pool Tennis

About the area

Located in Fernandina Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Island Falls Golf and Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Palmetto Walk Shopping Village and Shoppes At Amelia Concourse. Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park and Amelia Island Nature Center are also worth visiting. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Fernandina Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A short walk from my house.  One of the most beautiful beaches in Florida.
    Fernandina Beach
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • FernandinaBeach_IslandFallsGolf_553248621561766892_04
    Island Falls Golf
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Fort Clinch State Park showing boating, general coastal views and a beach
    Fort Clinch State Park
    5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Seaside Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Golf Pub Social
    4 min drive
  • 7 Brew Coffee
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your home away from home! A few minutes walk to the beach w/ pool & tennis ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Fernandina Beach and Seaside Park. Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum and Island Falls Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean and roomy. Decorated very nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Kimberly B.

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

Perfect beach getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Elisha S.

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

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

Brittany M.

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

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.

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

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

Kristen S.

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

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

Kelly S.

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

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

Daniel R.

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

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

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host was attentive. Property had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Lovely

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Tonja R.

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

Great place

The home was very nice and comfortable. We really enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Great Family Vacation!!!

We love the home! Close walk to the Beach. Great Restaurants!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

KIM C.

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

Quick Trip to Amelia

Condo was just perfect for a quick Mother-Daughter trip and the owners were absolutely wonderful to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

p c.

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

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

Mary B.

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

Stress free experience

Very clean property and exactly as described in the website. Would certainly recommend it and hope to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Great location!

This was the perfect place for our family trip to Florida. The location is great for beach access and activities on the island while also close enough to Jacksonville to spend the day. The condo is very well kept and decorated, and has all the amenities you will need for a great stay. When we come back we will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Great place!

Great house, the owners have wonderful taste in decorations. Short walk to the beach. Parking spot is in the shade so that's a huge plus! Plenty of great local places to eat at, great shopping, excellent beaches. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lori H., Johnson City, Tn

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

Great stay!

This is a wonderful place to stay. Tony and Peg are great communicators and their condo is not only clean, but adorable. It is in a good central location to everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

C C.

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

Wonderful!

Everything was perfect! Couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

cheryl h.

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

Perfect!

This was our second time on Amelia Island staying in Fernandina, and it was just a perfect spot to stay. It's beautifully decorated, had a wonderful kitchen and everything we needed, plus the walk to the beach was easy and close! Thanks for sharing your beautiful place! We will stay here again next time we come back if it's available!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teri C., Kittery, ME USA

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

Wonderful visit

The condo was exactly as advertised - very clean, cute and cozy. Tony & Peg were great at communicating what was required and with answering any questions we may have had. Very convenient location and great amenities. We would def want to stay here again for future trips - as my son and his family live in Yulee, we go down fairly frequently.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bethany V.

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

F. A. B. U. L. O. U. S.

Great condo!!! Extremely clean. Owner very responsive! So easy to walk to the beach!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022