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The location of this beach house was wonderful - literally right on a huge expanse of uncrowded beach, and easy driving distance to stores & restaurants & golf. We also so appreciated being able to have our dog; he loved walks along the shoreline. I’m a bit perplexed by the 5-star reviews; we must all have different standards & expectations. One very negative review was harshly stated and not terribly constructive; however, I do agree with some of that reviewer’s observations. We’ve rented at least 10 homes through VRBO in various parts of the country over the past 15 years - most end up being basically what we hoped and expected. I have also owned two waterfront rental properties (one on Lake Michigan) so I can empathize with maintaining a house that gets a lot of use and abuse. After a 3-day drive, we were very disheartened when we drove up to this property; its tired appearance was, unfortunately, made even more obvious because it’s between two beautifully renovated homes. Inside, the owners have made it cute and beachy, and it was clean, but so many things were in various states of disrepair that it felt somewhat rundown. From the loose spindle & peeling paint on the front steps to the loose doorknob & deadbolt on the front door, to the chipped trim paint throughout the house & the missing counter tile in the kitchen & the badly water-damaged ceiling, we were terribly disappointed in the overall ambiance - especially since many of the maintenance items would have been very quick & easy fixes. (It was tempting to run to Lowe’s and buy what was needed to make some of the repairs ourselves.) We had a nice vacation, but it was an expensive rental, and the house fell short of expectations (especially when our next VRBO experience just a day later in upscale Hilton Head Island was in a dog-friendly home that was much larger, perfectly maintained, and cost less per night). We also had some frustrations with communicating with the owners; 2 phone calls were not returned, and replies to my emails took up to 2 days. Regardless, this rental is on a wonderful beach, had nice linens and was clean; notwithstanding the ceiling damage (which I know is not a cheap or easy fix), I hope my comments will be taken as constructive suggestions to make some simple and relatively inexpensive repairs so the house is the very best it can be and worth the premium price.

Lyn and Jerry are super great and really care about their renters. We have rented from them for three years and have not been disappointed. The house is perfect for us. We love Amelia Island. The location is close to everything. Well stocked kitchen. Peaceful too. Dottie and Dennis Feest

I have never written a bad review for Home Away; fortunately I’ve had a lot of great experiences with reputable owners concerned only with providing great service. But I hope that this review informs both the people who may want to stay at this property, as well as the home owners. Information is key to making good decisions, but the posting was deceptive, and, when confronted, the home owners continued to be neglectful, inconsiderate, and unwilling to negotiate. The property was billed as a perfect beach retreat, in fact, I believe the post stated that this property was NOT your typical tired beach house (in fact, it was the very definition of a tired beach house). I took plenty of pictures that I hope HomeAway will review. I feel very strongly that I was taken advantage of and I’d like a refund. I’m sorry to have to write this; it was my mom’s 85th Birthday and this beach retreat was her birthday present. I was embarrassed the moment we arrived and looked at the house. And when we opened the door and saw the damaged ceiling, the dirt and grime along every baseboard, the fogged sliding glass doors obstructing the view, the ripped screens, the ants in the kitchen, the mold on the bathroom ceiling, the deck in disrepair, and the spotty (at best) internet, it was everything I could do to remain calm and upbeat for my mom. We enjoyed the beach; we celebrated her birthday, but the house could have made this special occasion so much more special. This was an expensive house to rent; the home owners have an opportunity to work with me; I am willing and able to work with them. If that happens I will happily write another review reflecting their willingness to negotiate and make this right.

Really enjoyed our week in this vacation home. You couldn't get any closer to the ocean. The house was clean and comfortable. We'd love to stay here again.

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very nice, met all of our needs and provided an unbeatable ocean view. We hope to rent this house again in the future. This is our second time renting from the Russells and both were pleasurable experiences.