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Private pool, private beach access across the street - by Sunshine Collective

Family-friendly apartment in Fernandina Beach

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Escape to your own slice of paradise with this serene, palm-lined poolside retreat. Lounge in comfort, take a refreshing dip, and unwind in total privacy—just steps from the coast. This is where relaxation begins.
Relaxing poolside with the ocean just steps away — best of both worlds.
Enjoy ocean views from the upstairs deck at Sunshine’s Happy Place. From sunrise coffee to evening breezes, this spot gives you front-row access to coastal beauty—just steps from the beach and perfect for a peaceful pause any time of day.
Share an outdoor dinner with family and friends in this beachside setting, made for sunsets and stories.
This is the view you come to Amelia Island for—wide ocean blues framed by breezy windows and cozy coastal style. From the second-story living room, every glance outside is a reminder that you're exactly where you’re meant to be.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81876 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fernandina Beach
  • Place, Fort Clinch State Park
  • Place, Amelia Island Lighthouse
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Private pool, private beach access across the street - by Sunshine Collective

SUNSHINE’S HAPPY PLACE

Private home with a brand new swimming pool! 4 bedroom/ 3 bath duplex rented together as a nightly rental. There are 2 beds/ 2 baths up and 2 beds/ 1 bath down. It is across the street from the beach with a PRIVATE access for our guests.

OVER 200 5 star reviews of the owner's other two properties on Fernandina Beach:
Property #298354: Rosie's Retreat
Property #221330: Cottage by the Sea

Enjoy the lovely backyard oasis featuring a private swimming pool. NO DIVING allowed and NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. The enclosure is surrounded by lush palm trees and tropical plants to bring the island vibe poolside. Two dining tables create space to enjoy meals outdoors. Grill your favorite steak, burgers or your fresh catch of the day.
After a full day on the beach, head back to the house to relax by the swimming pool, get a ping pong tournament going or get a competitive game of corn hole started.

There are so many delicious restaurants in Fernandina. SaltLife and Sandbar are within walking distance. Play a round of putt-putt at the course between the restaurants. Enjoy a snowcone or ice cream on the stroll home.
For your safety, we have exterior cameras at the front and back of the property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Max occupancy up to 8 guests, including children. Parties, reunions, and gatherings of additional guests are not allowed.
There are exterior front, back and poolside motion censored cameras with audio.
No smoking and vaping.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Fernandina Beach

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Ocean Cay, a neighbourhood in Fernandina Beach. Fernandina Little Theatre and Blue Door Artists are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Island Falls Golf and Fernandina Harbor Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park and Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum.
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Fernandina Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Fernandina Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Clinch State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Seaside Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Amelia Island Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sliders Seaside Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moon River Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar & Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private pool, private beach access across the street - by Sunshine Collective have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private pool, private beach access across the street - by Sunshine Collective pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Private pool, private beach access across the street - by Sunshine Collective?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private pool, private beach access across the street - by Sunshine Collective?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private pool, private beach access across the street - by Sunshine Collective located?

This family-friendly Fernandina Beach apartment building is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Fernandina Beach, Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park and Egan's Creek Greenway Trail. Fort Clinch State Park and Seaside Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was great. The location of the property was close to everything including the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Great getaway!

Gorgeous pool and great location! Our family stayed here for a few days and we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

syankowiak

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

Ocean Breeze Stay

Very comfortable and clean. Easy Beach Access. Enjoyed time around pool. Temperature was just right to swim. It was a great place to experience Fernandina Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

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

Great Get Away

This was a great rental location. Across from beach and close to great places to eat and enjoy the island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danyelle K.

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

Great location.

This place was perfect for a two day vacation with the family. The place had everything you needed, from beach chairs, towels and game accessories. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

What a great place!

Amy is an amazing host with such a nice property. My family has stayed here 2 years in a row. It is a nice, clean and cozy place to stay! And its directly across from the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B., BUCKHEAD, GA USA

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

A Great Property

An attractive and very well-appointed property. Great location and easy beach access. The Host was very pleasant and attentive from beginning to end.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Beautiful Stay

The house was the perfect getaway with amazing views. The host - Amy, was very accommodating and flexible. We had a great time with our family. It was nice having a full kitchen and supplies that every household uses on an everyday basis. The pool was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie b.

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

Great property and location

The pool, and close proximity to the beach with little view obstruction was a great combo. everything was clean, updated, and well-appointed. having both units each with its own kitchen and fridge was great. communication was easy responsive. location was perfect for quick trips to downtown, Fort Clinch, parks, etc. highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEITH P.

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

Excellent stay

The residence was really clean. The beach access was very accessible and proved to be easy for our 5 year-old. We loved the beach vibes! The location was in close proximity to a lot of great restaurants. I urge everyone to eat at Artes pizza. Located in town. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Hotel stay would have been easier

Check in process is nerve racking. Felt like we were trying to “get away” with something. We were coming in for a wedding and were told we could not even have people drop by if they were not on the rental agreement, really created a stressful situation and paranoia. Also, you can hear EVERYTHING from the apartment upstairs at all hours. Insulation is nearly non existent from road noise and upstairs tenants, so just be prepared. Lastly read the details check out is 10am, very early for a VRBO and again just created an extra stress for what should have been a delightful weekend of memories at the beach with family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake V.

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

Perfect place for anyones beach trip

We were impressed as soon as arrived. It is obvious the owner took time to properly updated the house with good sense of style. Main attraction when searching for a place to rent was proximity to the beach. This house is right across a two lane road from the beach and not too close to any busy public access points, which is a huge plus for me. Full updated kitchen, outside grill, indoor outdoor eating spaces, games and fire pit thing all add to a great setup. This is a two story house comprised of two separate units. The first night no one was in the top unit, which was nice to have outside common areas to ourselves. The second night it was occupied but everyone is happy and nice at the beach! Yes, you can hear folks walking and talking above at night when all is quiet but it didn’t effect our sleep. Owner is very responsive, helpful and nice. Hope to rent this unit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

N L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best reunion stay! We loved the property, all 7of us. The house was clean and well stocked, pool was a great gathering place, with chase lounges. Also, beach chairs provided to sit by ocean. The upstairs rental was perfect for our big meals and sitting on the porch watching the waves. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celes M.

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

Milestone birthday celebration

Having the two separate living areas worked very well for our family. The direct beach access was awesome. Owner was a pleasure to work with and we hope to return next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom J.

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

Fun at Fernandina

Loved having our own pool. Convenientally located to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

We keep coming back!

This was our third year in a row staying in Amy’s beach house (which my 4 year old now calls “his beach house.”). Each year, it gets harder and harder to leave at the end. Amy makes everything so easy! Beach chairs, beach and pool toys, coffee makers, kitchen utensils, toys, etc. all make traveling with children easier. The pool is small, but such an amazing way to relax and unwind from the beach. The location is great and a quick walk across the road to the beach. We can’t wait for year four!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie D.

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

Lovely stay

My family loved this house! We had a blast! The pool was so much fun! Also, having that wonderful convenient access to the beach was amazing. It made it super easy for the kiddos to come to the house for a nap.You will love communicating with Amy. She really wants you to have a good time. Very close to downtown area as well. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

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

Family vacation

We rented both upstairs and downstairs for our stay. Plenty of room for the 6 of us gals! The pool was amazing and we spent most of our time there. Easy walk to the beach as well. 7-10 min drive to dining and shopping. The hostess, Amy, was absolutely amazing and very accommodating. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property and love the ocean view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany N.

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

Perfect house for a big family

Check in Process: The check in process was amazing. You receive the code right before arrival and you walk right in. We had no issues.Communication with property manager: The communication was amazing. We had a few questions along the way, and received a response almost immediately. We did have an issue with the ac upon arrival, but we had someone at the house within 30 minutes. Location of Home: The location is extremely close to the resturants and shops in downtown. Grocery stores and the Dollar General are less than 10 minutes away. Best of all, you are right across from the beach! You are able to look at the ocean from your bedroom or livingroom while relaxing.Overall the home was perfect for our family. There is an upstairs and downstairs that is separated. Both the upstairs and downstairs have full kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms. They are fully stocked and provide you everything you need including utensils, plates, cooking supplies, towels, etc. The outside of the house was under renovation, but the inside was what mattered the most. The pool outside was the most used area and probably the best part of the house. It is surrounded by a fence, therefore we had plenty of privacy. It was a heated pool, so my family really loved that! I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel L.

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

Weekend retreat

Great location. Owner was very responsive to any questions we had and worked very hard to make our weekend a great experience. Upgrades to the property are being made as we speak to make our next stay even more enjoyable. Owner very receptive to feedback and suggestions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Z.

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

Great spring break

We had a wonderful stay! The host was super responsive to any questions we asked. The pool was great to hang out by and catch up. You couldn't ask for a better location! Super easy to access the beach and convenient to historic downtown Fernandina!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie B.

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

Thank you

This house, amenities and area … it was perfect. Waking up in the morning sitting on the porch having a cup of coffee with your fur babies and looking at the beach was breathtaking. Again, thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyanne B.

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

Perfect getaway

Enjoyable stay for a large group. The property was comfortable and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Even though it was cold we were able to use the heated pool. The beach was just a short walk. There were many nice restaurants just a short drive to get to. The host was friendly and highly responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Getaway

The proximity to the beach and view of the ocean is a HUGE win for this property. Open the curtain in the bedroom and the living room and you have a terrific view of the sea. There is a small balcony on which you can sit and enjoy. In the back of the house there is a lovely pool surrounded with nice landscaping and comfy loungers. The beds are quite comfy and the decor is eclectic and fun. There were nice amenities in the small, but sufficient kitchen. Large TVs were great for watching movies in the living room or larger bedroom. The appearance of the home could use a facelift. A bit tired and unkempt, which was deceiving since inside was quite lovely. One update for inside would be to update the floors as they seem to be raising. There was a good bit of noise due to construction next door that soured the relaxing moments by the pool or during the day, but that’s uncontrollable. Any time I reached out with a question we got a friendly, quick response. Helpful, informative and nice. We did have an uninvited guest (pest” that somehow survived the exterminator treatment. We shared Thai info and had a very prompt reply and the issue was addressed. Florida has a fair share of these creepy crawlers, unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Amy Davis

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I grew up traveling to Fernandina Beach as a child and fell in love, so naturally it was the beach sweet spot that we always gravitated to for vacation.
We raised our children spending the summers playing in the afternoon tide pools, searching for shark teeth, walking down the beach to play putt putt, and picking out books at the BookLoft downtown to complete summer reading requirements. We have made so many special memories on Amelia Island and we hope that your family and friends will too!

Why they chose this property

Our dream came true to own a slice of heaven when we made our first Fernandina Beach purchase at 240/ 244 South Fletcher Avenue. This property at 551 South Fletcher Avenue is our 3rd property and it is very special. It is situated across the street from the beach but boasts beautiful views of the ocean from the upstairs deck. Get comfy in the cozy deck chair with a good book or settle in for a good nap!
Our newest feature for this property is a beautiful swimming pool! Two waterfalls are a lovely backdrop spilling over the stone ledger wall.

What makes this property unique

We started construction on the swimming pool in January. We discovered after some research that there are not many homes with swimming pools on the beach rental market. This lot provided ample room for the pool and plenty of space to gather with friends and family. We allow up to 8 guests (including children) at all times.

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