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Home Away from Home- Short Walk To Beach- Cozy Beach Cottage

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Exterior
Front of House
Deck at front of house (plenty of seating)
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61520 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

3 Twin Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Home Away from Home- Short Walk To Beach- Cozy Beach Cottage

Less than a 2-minute walk to the beach from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-story cottage. A large deck surrounds the front with a nice outdoor shower in the back (cold/hot). We are a Family Rental Only. Families will enjoy the many activities in Fernandina Beach: putt-putt, golf, canoeing, surfing, bike riding, shopping, the beach, and more.
The island hosts many local restaurants that are only a short walk from the house.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Families only No parties allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Wash off beach sand before entering house -Shower located in back of house No underage drinking

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

About the neighborhood

Fernandina Beach

Located in Fernandina Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Fort Clinch State Park and Amelia Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf and Island Falls Golf. Traveling with kids? Consider Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Fernandina Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Fernandina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaside Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Island Falls Golf - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Fort Clinch State Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golf Pub Social - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away from Home- Short Walk To Beach- Cozy Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Home Away from Home- Short Walk To Beach- Cozy Beach Cottage?

As of Apr 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home Away from Home- Short Walk To Beach- Cozy Beach Cottage on Apr 11, 2026 start from $221, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home Away from Home- Short Walk To Beach- Cozy Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away from Home- Short Walk To Beach- Cozy Beach Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home Away from Home- Short Walk To Beach- Cozy Beach Cottage located?

This family-friendly Fernandina Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Fernandina Beach and Seaside Park. Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum and Island Falls Golf are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 71 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine Z.

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

Lovely Stay

Perfect location for a great family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Fantastic place

This is a wonderful property. Outstanding location and value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

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

Family awesomeness!

The owners are super nice and thoughtful and the property is perfect for a family getaway to the beach! Would definitely book this property again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shay L.

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

Summer vacation 2025

We loved the location of the house. It was a short and easy walk to the beach. The house was clean. The owners were nice and easy to communicate with. We would definitely stay there again. We loved the island. Great restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T.

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

Fernandina Beach Stay

The owner of the house was so very accommodating and easy to work with. House was clean and exactly what we needed for our stay. 12/10 recommend this house and owner for anyone looking for a place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami H.

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

Wonderful House, Perfect Location

Everything the owner describes about this house is 100% accurate!! Very short walk to the beach. Owner was so very kind enough to allow us to use his boards, chairs, etc. This was our very first time to Amelia Island and we loved it! We will definitely be back and will stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheliah W.

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

Family Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay at Amelia Island. The owner was extremely friendly and always available to answer questions. This house was one of the cleanest properties we have stayed in, I noticed it as soon as we walked in the door. It is also in an excellent location, with a very “private beach”, and super short, easy walk to the beach. It was also fun to see the bunnies in the sand dunes when we went for a walk on the beach in the mornings. We would highly recommend this property and Amelia Island to anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffani Y.

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

Nice little house close to beach!

Easy walk to the beach! Beach access is so close. Adults and kids loved having all the beach boards and activities to take to play in the water. Communication with owner was great. He was a nice and friendly guy who took care of whatever we needed. Would stay again. House is a bit dated but clean. Mostly puzzles in the game closet. Kitchen was stocked well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

You will love it!

You will love this house! Things we especially appreciated- 1.) It is very close walk to beach access- it is a two minute walk - We timed it.. 2) The beach is not crowded at all at this beach access. 3) This house has plenty of beach gear- several beach chairs, boogie boards, and sand toys so you don’t have to worry about bringing all that. 4) The house is close to grocery stores and restaurants. 5) The house is cute, clean, and cozy. 6) Mike (the owner) is very nice and attentive to your needs. We had a wonderful stay! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce M.

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

Adorable beach house just minutes away from the ocean

We had a great time staying here in Fernandina Beach! The house is so close to the beach, a very short walk even with kids and carrying all the beach stuff. You can spot many rabbits and tortoises along the way. The beach is wide open with lots of opportunity for shelling. We loved the outdoor shower to rinse off sand after our beach trips. During our visit, we enjoyed running on the Amelia River to Sea Trail and walking through Egan's Creek Greenway. We enjoyed dinner out on the water at The Salty Pelican and Down Under and also near the beach at The Surf. We got ice cream at DeNucci's and played putt putt at Island Falls Golf. We had a great time kayaking on Lofton Creek with Amelia Island Kayak. Fernandina is a very chill, quiet beach experience, perfect for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage near the beach. Well appointed kitchen. Host very helpful! Only wish there had been towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Dream Vacation for Little Boys!

My husband and I took our four little boys to Amelia Island and chose this house because of the nice yard and close proximity to the beach. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Our two oldest boys (ages 8 and 6) LOVED finding anole lizards. The beach was so spacious with not a lot of other people at this beach access and the walk wasn’t long (5 mins with kids). There were many shells to pick up. The house was very close to grocery stores and restaurants (5 mins). The Walmart is a regular Walmart though. Not super center. So plan to get what you can at Walmart and your produce at Publix. We loved visiting Fort Clinch State Park. We went a couple times and did the short hike with all of our boys. We saw an armadillo and a tortoise in the park. Beautiful pictures of our family we got here. Our favorite restaurant was Salt Life. We’d love to come back and stay at this house again in the future. The boys have raved and raved about the selection of tv shows and movies on the tvs at the house. My four year old has begged to go back just to watch the beach house tv!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa B.

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

This home is a hidden treasure!!! Perfect location, less than a 2 min walk to the beach! WONDERFUL!

The home is very roomy, clean, and has everything there you will need!! Perfect location!! Mike the owner is amazing!!! Beach chairs, paddle board & all beach items supplied!! GREAT VACATION!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Family vacation

Our vacation to Fernandina was wonderful. Mike was a gracious host, and the property was super clean. It is less than a five minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Wonderful beach getaway!

This cute little cottage is an excellent value. The owners communicate very well and have provided so many extras to make vacationing easier. They do not provide towels, as some have pointed out, but the abundance of beach gear is better in my opinion. Many nice beach chairs, boogie boards and even a paddle board! I’d much rather have these items supplied than towels! It was no big deal to bring some towels. There is even a washer and dryer so you can launder them if needed. There is lots of room for a large family to spread out and and everyone have space. The beach is just gorgeous and not crowded at all. We went every single day! The historic downtown area was fun to explore and has many little art studios that we just loved! This was by far our best family vacation and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista F.

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

Beautiful and virtually private beach vacation

Wonderful, clean, and spacious home very close/easy access to beach (5 min. walk). Mike and Lisa were great hosts checking on us and making delicious restaurant recommendations… Sliders and Salt Life. Plus we found 5 sharks teeth on the beach! Also, historic downtown Fernandina and Ft. Clinch were bonus experiences our whole family enjoyed!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

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

Great vacation spot

We loved the house and the location. Simple walk to the beach and great bike riding. Egans creek parkway was such a fun little system of trails. Fort Clinch was also very cool. Outdoor shower was the best. We never took any showers inside. We’ll be back next year! Thanks Mike
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellianne C.

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

Perfect Cottage Close to the Beach

The hosts Mike and Lisa welcomed me to the property with a personal phone call to make sure we had everything we needed. They made our stay awesome with helpful information about finding shark teeth on the beach (we found three!) and have everything at the house to enjoy time at the beach including chairs, boogie boards, and even a SUP! The house itself is a charming cottage that’s perfect for a family. With two bedrooms upstairs and the master on the main level we all had plenty of space. The kitchen is small but we’ll stocked and the washer and dryer were so nice to have. We’d come home from the beach and run a load every day so we could do it again the next day. Mike and Lisa checked in again during our stay to make sure everything was meeting our expectations. All around the house is perfect! I’d definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Wonderful location

This was our first time on Amelia Island and we were very impressed with the island and location of the home. It's just a short walk to the beach. The area of the beach is not crowded at all, which is a bonus. There are very nice bike trails nearby that you ride your bike from the house to. The house is very clean, so the cleaning crew does a great job. Mike is great with communications. Just a short drive to the historic district. An overall excellent stay. We will back again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

This was such a wonderful place to stay. Very clean, the amenities were great. Highly recommended!!!

Everything about this place is spot on!!! Location was perfect. The host are so welcoming and friendly. The house is even better in person!!! We will definitely be returning here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great property, location and host

Spacious house with three bedrooms that is perfect for families. Great, communicative host. Very reasonably priced for the location, space, and decor. Really nice main floor with open living room and kitchen. Lots of beds in three bedrooms. Indoor shower enclosures are very dated but we mostly used the outdoor shower which is lovely and has hot water! One oddity is no towels which is a bummer when you are flying in and don’t want to pack extra luggage (this wasn’t a cleaner error, they just don’t provide towels; also no coffee, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.) But for the price and location you can’t beat it. The neighborhood is very quiet and the house has a lovely front porch where we ate lunch outside. It’s just 1.5 blocks to the beach access. Keyless entry was nice as we didn’t have to haul keys around. All in all, great value. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron & Michelle S.

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

Great Beach Vacation

We love Amelia Island and stayed at a welcoming beach house. There was plenty of room for our family, and it was very accommodating. I especially enjoyed all the natural light in the home. The owner, Mike, was responsive and super to talk to. Thank you for a wonderful week!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celena B.

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

Quiet Beach House

A quick 5 minute walk to the beach and a short drive to the historic district, close proximity to the grocery made this rental a great place to stay. It’s a quiet neighborhood and Michael was an excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Family vacation 2021

The house was in a perfect location to the beach less than 5 min walk. House was perfect for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Wonderful home, location and host!

This was our first time to Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island and our family loved every day of our visit. The house was furnished exactly as the pictures depict, very clean and all the necessary amenities. Easy walk to the beach (5 min) and not overly crowded. Kids loved chasing the lizards around the house. The outside shower is a great addition to remove sand. The availability to use the wave boards/skim boards/surf boards/sand toys/beach chairs made packing a lot easier. We saw lots of wildlife on our visit while bike riding to Fort Clinch, visiting Cumberland Island, and eating dinner down by the Fernandina Historic District. So much more to do and see that we will definitely be coming back! Mike kept in contact from the beginning to the end of our vacation to ensure we had everything we needed in the home. We had a wonderful time! Thanks Mike and Lisa for sharing your home! Scott
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mike & Lisa Mathews

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Why they chose this property

I have been coming to Fernandina Beach for many years. Fortunately, I was able to purchase this home to share with family, friends and guests.

What makes this property unique

The front deck is private enough to enjoy time with family and friends.
A few local restaurants (Sliders & The Surf) are only a beach stroll away. Our Beach access, #24, does not have public parking, therefore, the beach area is not as congested.

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