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Casa Antigua--Our beautiful beach hideaway REDUCED PRICES DUE TO A CANCELLATION

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Pool
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Antigua--Our beautiful beach hideaway REDUCED PRICES DUE TO A CANCELLATION

Our Casa Amelia mirrors the beauty of spectacular Amelia Island, quiet, elegant, relaxing with miles and miles of world class beaches. We're only a few short minutes walk to the beach without the noise, commotion and high prices of beach front living. Casa Amelia is the perfect combination of virtual isolation while part of a lovely complex well-endowed with amenities and majestic, moss-laden life oak trees. Our beach access entrance has no parking space, virtually assuring that your own stretch of beach will be less crowded, even on holiday week-ends. Sometimes, it can literally be your private beach. .

We would love to welcome you to our hideaway. We bought Casa Amelia II in November 2011 and have been lovingly transforming it into our own little haven. Be among the first to stay there. Casa Ameila is a two story townhouse, the largest floor plan in the complex, 1500+ square feet with decks. But it is also PERFECT for folks who prefer no stairs. We are in the back, hidden from view, and from traffic, and noise, and commotion, and trash pickup and bikeriders, etc. . The boardwalk to our door from the parking is flat: only two small, separated steps and you are in the house. The large master bedroom with cathedral ceiling and completely redone, divided bath and walk in closet are on the ground floor, as are the almost 300 sq foot deck, dining area and sparkling kitchen. No need to climb the carpeted stairs, where the kids, etc. will enjoy two other cathedral ceilinged, carpeted bedrooms, a full bath and a walk in closet. Our huge deck shares, with only our one neighbor, the unique advantage of steps down to our own grassy back yard, isolated from the rest of the complex. Treed view, quiet, no traffic, perfect for kids to frolick and play, undisturbed. Ideal to relax in the sun, in private. The perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of beach life. A quiet, alluring oasis.

Our Casa Amelia has a brand new kitchen, with lots of high end cabinets and granite counter tops. Since Casa Amelia will serve as our home away, the kitchen is fully and fancily equipped. The new bamboo floors are soft under the feet, yet, like hard tile, easy to care for. The new bathroom sports a nonslip tile floor and a fabulous new vanity complex, also with a granite counter. Fresh paint, new recessed lighting and upscale furniture complete the picture. We are confident you will love our home.

Casa Amelia II is ready for the beach, with beach cart and all that's needed to fill it up. A rolling cooler adds to the convenience. We have beach chairs, beach umbrellas, lots of beach towels, toys, even older tennis rackets to try out the courts. Be sure to bring the leash for your dog to walk along the beach and cruise the treed lined complex. Be sure you always pick up after him, as well.


Fernandina Beach is a splendid little town of early Spanish origin (second oldest after St Augustine) and massive Victorian revival. The first Florida railroad (Fernandina Beach to Cedar Key on the Florida west coast) and the natural deep water harbor made Fernandia Beach a Victorian boom town. The oldest still active Florida inn and Florida saloon still grace the resort-like town. Wonderful Victorian houses add elegance and charm. As the father of modern shrimp fishing, Fernandina Beach still sports shrimp trawelers and the best fresh shrimp in the world. Enjoy Fort Clinch, our civil war fort and nature complex, with its history re-enactors, its hidden beaches and miles and miles of bike and hiking paths. Go kayaking on our many streams and inlets. Visit the nature sanctuaries. And the bustling city of Jacsonville is only 45 minutes away; only 30 minutes to our user-friendly international airport. . For golfers, the opportunities are endless. Visit our Rizt Carlton for a night of lounge dancing or sipping by the bonfire. Our restaurants, some within wakling distance, are exceptional. Many people make Amelia Island their permanent vacation destination and ultimate retirement dream. Maybe you will too.

Our Fernandina Beach vacation rental permit number is 3520, which authorizes short term rentals of one week or more.

Property manager

Geraldeen or George Chester

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $75 per pet(large breeds more)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Fernandina Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Fernandina Beach - 4 min walk
  • Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park - 6 min drive
  • The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach - 6 min drive
  • Fort Clinch State Park - 6 min drive
  • Amelia Island Lighthouse - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sliders Seaside Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Moon River Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Antigua--Our beautiful beach hideaway REDUCED PRICES DUE TO A CANCELLATION pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Casa Antigua--Our beautiful beach hideaway REDUCED PRICES DUE TO A CANCELLATION?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Antigua--Our beautiful beach hideaway REDUCED PRICES DUE TO A CANCELLATION?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Antigua--Our beautiful beach hideaway REDUCED PRICES DUE TO A CANCELLATION located?

Situated in Fernandina Beach, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Fernandina Beach and Seaside Park. Island Falls Golf and Fernandina Beach Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Casa Antigua--Our beautiful beach hideaway REDUCED PRICES DUE TO A CANCELLATION Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Walter H.

Great location
Enjoyed the stay, location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute beach getaway
House was clean with all the basic necessities. Full kitchen, coffee maker, microwave. The beds are incredibly comfortable. The living space has plenty of seating space and a super comfortable sofa! Neat collection of art pieces! Small porch/balcony which overlooks a green space- would’ve been nice to sit out there if it wasn’t 100 degrees :) The pool is right across the street. Beach about a 5 min walk. You do have to cross A1A but drivers tend to be courteous. About a 15 min drive to downtown historic Fernandina. Communication with host was excellent. Super convenient and would stay there again .:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing Unit in a Lovely Town - Needs Cleaning and Fix-up
Location of the unit is good, but you do need to cross a fairly busy A1A to get to the beach. Once there we did see several dolphins. We would recommend boat tours out of the harbor and casual shopping and dining in town. The unit needs a thorough cleaning and some repairs. We had dirty sheets in the upstairs twin bedroom. Trash under the upstairs double bed. A mess of dust under the downstairs sofa and the downstairs chair needs steam cleaning. The master toilet ran on most of the time and the downstairs bathroom sink barely drained. Refrigerator and HVAC ducts were rusted. The screen door was totally of the track and torn for the Master bedroom, and the living room screen was torn. There were window screens leaned against the outside of the unit. Anyone wearing white socks had a dirty pair on after 20 minutes as the floors were not cleaned thoroughly. The area near the tennis court had broken concrete and was roped off.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fernandina beach condo
We loved the location! Well furnished for our month long stay. Owner and property manager responsive to some needs we identified upon check in. Unit could use a little updating of appliances in kitchen.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dad
Great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great location. Quiet area. If you’re up and outside early you can hear the surf as the beach is on the next road over. The owners are super nice and accommodating as well as extremely responsive to any questions.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T. T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Location was great. Was nice having the pool right across from the property. The walk to the beach wasn't bad, only took about 5 minutes if that. We enjoy the stay. Just an FYI the pull out couches are broken and there weren't alot of pots and pans. UWe had to run to Walmart to get pans to cook with. (No frying pans, no cookie sheets/baking pans). But in upstairs bedroom owners did have a twin ait mattress for use so that made up for the pull-out sofas being broken. The beds were hard, but did their job we all got plenty of sleep. The down stairs bathroom you can only use the shower, the faucet to switch from tube to shower was broken. Loved all the decor you can tell the owners travel, which is something we love doing so it was neat seeing different art work. The owners respond very quickly. Check-in and Check-out process was very easy. Was nice not having to carry wagon and beach chairs, owners had some for use. Loved that there was a washer and dryer. We were able to wash the owners towels that they had available for use and also wash our dirty clothes so we wouldn't had to go home after a nice getaway and have to worry about laundry. We would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reid H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay, easy and as adverstised!
Great Place, easy check in process. Great host. realy liked the eclectic decorations. You can tell the owners have done extensive traveling. Will book same time next year for sure. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
My trip
Great stay. Had to cut short the trip by one day due to the tropical storm / hurricane in Florida. Otherwise good trip
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Patty M.

Casa Antigua
Forest Ridge is a great location on Amelia Island. It is walking distance to the ocean and has a very nice pool. The unit we rented was a little older and doesn’t have some of the renovations that many of the other units have. On the plus side, the beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked and updated. The refrigerator was stained on the front giving a dirty appearance. The screens were either missing from some windows or were torn so we were forced to use air conditioning more than we would have preferred. The sliding door in the master bedroom leaked water during heavy rain. Carpeting upstairs was stained in several areas. The dryer vent was disconnected and vents into the unit. We tried to hook up the vent but there was an obstruction and were unable to fix. Water stains were on the ceiling. This place makes a better short term rental than long term. Kelli, the local manager was very helpful with a few of the issues. The owner lives out of town.
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Susan C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Was nice to be able to walk to many places nearby while we visited our son.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
A last minute booking for a family get together. Easy arrangements. Lovely location near the beach. Beautiful unit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and value!
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Dorothy B.

September vacation
We enjoyed our stay. The complex appeared to be in need of upkeep. Mold on patio noted. Instructions needed to enter pool area using pad key.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at Fernandina
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and everything we needed was provided. We would use this condo again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family vacation spot.
Nice location. Easy walk to beach. Very quiet community and very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Michael S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we were expecting based on description and photos
While the owner was friendly, responsive, and worked well with us, the property itself needs a lot of work and we were unable to continue our stay there. The owner offered to deep clean the furniture which was appreciated, but the property needed a lot more work. The washer didn't work (front was taped on), the fridge was over 20 years old and rusted out, and two of the three bedrooms were not functional due to beds or mattresses being broken (springs coming out or wobbly beds). Holes in the walls need to be patched and it desperately needs a new paint job to hide the stains and dings on the walls and ceiling. The single storage closet was completely filled with unusable junk and we couldn't even hang one coat in there. I am not sure who is providing all the positive reviews. Again, kudos to the owner's responsiveness but they may consider more $ investment in the property.
Stayed 84 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location close to the beach
very clean and comfortable!

8/10 Good

Danny O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amelia Island
Enjoyed our time here. Was a nice place. Short walk to beach. Grandkids loved the pool and playground.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great beach vacation
We love Forest Ridge for its location and I had marked this property as a favorite since we had just gotten a dog last summer. So when Fernandina Beach started allowing VRBOs again, I reached out to George to find out their COVID Cancellation policy which was very reasonable, and so we booked our stay. Upon arrival, the home was clean and prepared for renters. There were a few concerns we brought to George’s attention so he could get them taken care of before the next renters but they didn’t affect our stay. The only thing really missing when we checked in was hand soap at any of the sinks. As advertised there were all the linens, beach towels, a beach cart and other various beach gear (chairs, skim board, etc), along with starter paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry soap and dishwasher detergent. The townhome came with more than enough dishes, glasses, real coffee mugs (not the tiny 10-oz offerings), silverware and cookware. There was plenty of home knick-knacks too obviously collected from various adventures abroad (if things could only speak to share their origin story). The WiFi was easy to set up and there was even a dvr with plenty of recordings in the Master bedroom and living room, along with the normal cable offerings. Plenty of board games and books too. We have stayed in multiple buildings in Forest Ridge and this may have been the best location. It’s in the middle of the complex but right across from the pool; and there was a back porch that opened onto the lawn! It’s shared by the immediate neighbor of course, but it feels private. As a side note, Forest Ridge is located a block off the beach and as such, there are many non-beach critters to see! There is a hawk that has nested near the grills (charcoal on the other side of the complex). The boardwalk leading to the home has lots of curious digging spots and it turned out there are tons of armadillos at night. Also on the second night, I was walking the dog and we almost stepped on a Scarlet snake that slithered under the boardwalk. And finally, we saw a yellow rat snake crawling ON the wall of the building which I did not know could be done. It added to the beach vacay for sure. We really had a great stay despite COVID limitations and were able to continue to practice social distancing while enjoying the beach. This beach is NEVER crowded and this townhome was exactly what we needed. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at the beach.
8 people slept comfortably. Close to beach. Pool was very nice. Lots of room. Nice deck outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

BARRY H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy pig pen!!
It was obvious no one looked at the property, or it would not have been rented!! It smelled of URINE. The only reason we didn't leave was friends and family were already booked on flights to stay with us!! We had to leave because the Gov. of Pa. told us to go home. We should have received two weeks of credit which is a joke. I travel extensively, all over the world-why would I use your services?
Stayed 60 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Nina Z.

Good place to stay
The townhome is very comfortable and nice decorated. We had everything we needed to have a good vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nate A.

Great location
Me and my family LOVE Amelia Island and we always try to stay in Forrest Ridge. This condo did not disappoint. It was plenty of space for my family consisting of 3 young children myself and wife. Will definitely consider this unit in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019