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Beach side - Walk to restaurants - Close to downtown

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck, a patterned sofa, a white dresser, and a small round mirror with a ship decoration.
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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and blue cabinetry.
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a view.
A hallway with a door leading to a room, a blue vase with flowers on the right, and a red cabinet in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms180 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Place, Fernandina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Clinch State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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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.

Beach side - Walk to restaurants - Close to downtown

☀️ Beachside with Private Beach Access
☀️ 4 luxurious King bedrooms & 4 baths
☀️ Comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests
☀️ Outdoor Kitchen and Dining

Charming beach house with a private access to the beach!
Beautiful views from the second story deck and an ocean view from the downstairs living space. Rosie's Retreat is a second row home, on the beachside of the street.
The home features 4 king bedrooms with a designated bathroom for each bedroom. Two of the bathrooms are ensuite.

Please feel free to text or call with questions.

I love the location of our Rosie’s Retreat! We are within walking distance of Salt Life and Sandbar restaurants located at Main Beach.
The friendly neighborhood is a mix of full-time residents and short term rentals homes.
The public pool is a short distance from our home. The Atlantic Rec pool is family friendly with a nice baby pool and a nearby playground.

The entire home is available for guests with a private patio and a private balcony. The home is located on the beachside of the street. It is a second row home with a lovely view of the ocean.

Rosie's Retreat is a comfortable home with a beachy, coastal theme. There are 4 king bedrooms. Each bedroom has a separate designated bathroom. One of the King bedrooms is located on the first floor.
Our home is within walking distance of two delicious seafood restaurants that often feature live music: SaltLife and Sandbar. I very much enjoy sharing our home and have had the pleasure of getting to know many wonderful people over the years.

Parking for Rosie’s Retreat is on the streetside of the home only.
There are parking spaces for up to 4 vehicles parked strategically.
No smoking/ No vaping/ No pets
We have a strict 8 person maximum occupancy, including children. Parties, reunions and gatherings of additional guests are not permitted.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Fernandina Beach. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute walk from Fernandina Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,940 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
We hope you enjoyed the grill during your stay. Please leave it thoroughly clean and ready for the next guests to enjoy. A $150 will apply if the grill requires additional cleaning.
Please rinse and stack the beach chairs.
Visit again soon!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We have an 8 person maximum occupancy, including children. Parties, reunions and gatherings of additional guests are strictly prohibited.
We have exterior front and back motion censored cameras with audio.
No Pets/ No Smoking or Vaping/ No Parties ***Failure to observe these HOUSE RULES could result in immediate eviction with no refund.

Pets

  • No pets 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Beach side - Walk to restaurants - Close to downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time I’ve stayed in this property. It’s clean, cozy and great beach access. Highly recommend’
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
According to all guests, the home and host were lovely. Had a glitch with the paperwork on the front end and a power outage that took out the only TV and Internet services for entirety of the stay but everyone was appreciative of the efforts of the host to make amends.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property with great kitchen, bedrooms and king beds, beach access, and the owner was very flexible when we caught influenza that delayed our arrival.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Wonderful Beach Getaway

We had a great time & enjoyed this beautiful home very much, close proximity to the beach as well as shopping & dining!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

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

80th birthday get-away

As advertised and great time in Fernandina Beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Great location!

House is nice, plenty of room for 6 .. great location !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Great place

Recommend this property highly
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

House

It was everything they said it was....great house and location to the beach ⛱️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

We all enjoyed our time at the house. It was very convenient to the local restaurants and shopping.

Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ansley P.

Right on the beach!! Bright, fresh and beautiful!

So beautiful and right on the beach! Great size for a family and so comfortable! Loved staying here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Another Great Stay

As always, the house was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Great beach house

This house and its sister cottage worked great for our family vacation. The house is charming and the location is perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne G.

Great house. Furnished with everything. Great location.

Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in Fernandina Beach. The home was close to the beach and the downtown. We loved having 4 bedrooms and 4 baths! Home was clean! Lots to enjoy at Rosie's Retreat. Amy, the property manager was attentive to all our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

debra p.

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

Great trip

Loved your house on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colby Q.

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

Family Beach Time

We had a beautiful stay. The house was impeccable, the beach was clean, quiet and not crowded. The town of Fernandina beach is really charming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Gail H.

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

Comfort and Location

Loved the location with the proximity to the beach and downtown Fernandina. Very comfortable furnishings and bedrooms!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Great vacation

This is a great house in a wonderful location. Lots to do in town and then, you get to return to this beautiful home. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KC G.

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

Great place

We loved it. Cute house, steps from the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Great Stay at Amelia!

This was our second year in a row staying at this wonderful house and we hope to come back again next year! Great setup, perfect for our family of 4 + grandparents. The location can't be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Girls getaway

We had a wonderful time here as always! This charming house is perfect and had everything we needed to have a relaxing few days away from the demands of life. Have stayed here many times and hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

Great beach cottage in a lovely town

This is our second visit to Rosie’s retreat, and it was just as lovely as the first time. The owner ensures you have everything you need, and the house itself is wonderful. Great location, well-appointed kitchen, nice bathrooms, and comfortable beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

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

ladies weekend

we had a great time, beds very comfy plenty of room, definitely will rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Great beach house!

This cute house is perfect for a family or friends getaway. It has all the comforts of home, plus a beautiful beach right off the back porch :) We will be returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne G.

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

Awesome

Great get away house. Great location. Nice accommodations. Will rent again next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019