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The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, and a television.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a coffee maker.
Open and Bright
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A residential property with a garage, a fenced yard, and a small garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fernandina Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Fernandina Beach

Located in Fernandina Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Fernandina Little Theatre and Blue Door Artists are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Palmetto Walk Shopping Village and Shoppes At Amelia Concourse. Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park and Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Fernandina Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Fernandina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Clinch State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf - 18 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Mayport Naval Station - 49 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar & Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mocama Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Patio Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Bao - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach on 19 Jan 2027 start from £729, 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 at The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fernandina Beach and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park. Fort Clinch State Park and Amelia Island Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for our family! Very welcoming upon entrance and clean. Easy access to the beach. Quiet location. Easy communication for questions or if an issue occurred.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2026
Thank you for the great review. We're glad 537 Tarpon Ave. was welcoming, clean, and in a quiet location with easy beach access. Happy to hear our communication was helpful when questions or issues came up. We hope to host you again soon. Stay Better Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a perfect fit for our family just steps from the beach in a quiet part of the island but still close to the downtown area. Highly recommend, host was great to deal with, great communication, plenty of parking, just a great spot, the house was in great shape and has all the things you need for your stay, nice outside patio, and comes with beach towels and beach chairs for your trips across the street!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. We're thrilled the home was a great fit for your family! Being steps from the beach while still close to downtown is one of our favorite things about this property, and we're glad it delivered. We appreciate the shoutout on communication and parking, and we look forward to welcoming you back! Stay Better Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great, just as pictured. It was 2 short blocks to the beach. The rental company was very responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 51 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We're glad the home looked just as pictured and that the short walk to the beach was so convenient. It's great to hear our team was responsive to your questions. We'd be happy to welcome you back anytime. Stay Better Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house. Walking distance to beach great neighbors and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect 2 bedroom!

Open floor plan, easy walk to beach! Loved our stay here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time!! The house was beautiful and the surrounding areas were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Getaway

The pictures online do not do this place justice! Great place! We will be staying again here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Debra! We're happy to hear that the property exceeded your expectations. Looking forward to hosting you again during your next visit! Stay Better Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for my family. Clean, convenient to everything. Beach very close, pet perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my 2nd time staying here this summer. I highly recommend this little house! Love, love, love, this house, the service, and location. I tell everyone I know to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Beach House!

We loved the location! The house is cute and cozy. Our dog loved having a yard. My only issue was the bed in the master was very hard & uncomfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, comfy, quality stay

Great location! Nice yard and comfy home for a good price! Walk to beach, park, restaurants. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
We are so pleased to hear that, Amy! Thank you for your positive feedback. We look forward to hosting you the next time you’re on Amelia Island. Stacie – Stay Better Vacations
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean, comfortable and convenient!

The Blue Whale was great! A quick walk to the beach, and great chairs and beach towels provided for an easy trip. Everything was clean and comfortable, we were able to feel right at home even though we only stayed a few days. It's also a short drive from down town Amelia Island which makes going out for a nice dinner convenient as well. Will definitely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

Loved this housr! It had plenty of space for our family it was extremely clean and such a short walk to the beach. The rental company went over and beyond to get me back a necklace I left behind. We would love to stay here again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

Fresh remodel, great location and great host. What more do you want? Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2024
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home, location, and our hosting. We appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back anytime! Stacie - Stay Better Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4Th of July 2025–Connell

We had a small bump, hot water heater went out but Praise Jesus, a new one was replaced the next day.The place, beautifully close to beach and pleasant neighborhood. I would book again too.Tony & Lena Connell
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely House! Steps to Beach!

We loved our stay at the Blue Whale Cottage! The location couldn’t have been better—just steps from the beach, which made morning walks and sunset strolls incredibly easy and enjoyable. The cottage was super clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It’s also pet-friendly, which was a huge plus for us. Our pups felt right at home! The neighborhood was peaceful, and we were close to great local spots for dining and exploring. We would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend for a relaxing, beachy escape!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review, John! We're delighted to hear that you loved your stay at our Blue Whale Cottage and that the location suited your beach walks perfectly. It’s great to know that the cottage met your needs and made your pups feel at home. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing escape! Stay Better Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The house was clean and great location. Accessible for my son who is a full time wheelchair user. Would have loved to have had a sink that he could have roll up under to wash his hands. There was no iron even though that was listed on the description. It would have been nice to have better fans in the bedrooms and tvs in the bedrooms. Location to the beach was great. All over, very happy with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad to hear the home was clean, in a great location, and accessible for your son—that means a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback and we’ll be sure to review those details to see how we can improve the experience for future guests. We're happy to know you had an overall great stay and hope to welcome you back again soon! Stay Better Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was great spot for us. It was just me, my husband, and our 2 dogs. The inside of the house was very cozy and clean with an adorable decor. I can only state two possible negatives to this property. First, the king bed was a little hard for my liking. I just prefer a little more plush mattress. I'm sure some people like the harder ones. The queen bed was more to my liking. Second, it was great to have a fenced in yard but I wished there was more grass. It was mostly just sand, rocks, and some weeds which were kind of high. My little dog did not love that. But the pictures are accurate of the yard. So check those out.That being said, the mattress nor the yard impacted my overall rating negatively. This is still a really cute home with a great location. A very short walk to the beach and to our favorite restaurant, Salt Life.I'm always nervous when renting a "pet friendly" home because sometimes they are not well kept or very clean. That was not the case here. Everything was clean and fresh. We felt very comfortable there. Only thing that could have made it even better would be a pool and fire pit. But we really enjoyed our stay at the Blue Whale and would stay here again. One other note about Amelia island, don't waste your money visiting The Sandbar restaurant close to this rental. Service was terrible!!! Food wasn't great and they don't have hardly any fans on their deck so it was super hot and humid. Opt for Salt Life! Stay at Blue Whale
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review from the guinea pigs

My wife and I were the first people to stay at this property so we were in fact the guinea pigs who tried things out first. Other than a few initial hiccups, we can wholeheartedly recommend this property. The rep from Stay Better Vacations had to come over and set up the TV since the owner's password had not yet been entered for the U Tube TV. We also had to be directed to the location of the beach towels (under the bench in the entranceway). The house was spic and span and was ready for its first guests. One of the main reasons we chose this property is because it was dog friendly. We brought our golden retriever who just loves the beach. The house has a fenced in side yard that was very convenient to let Kirby out to go to the bathroom (don't worry SBV, we poopy scooped). The family room was spacious. The couch was not particularly comfortable but the other chairs in the room were quite comfortable for TV viewing. The kitchen was well stocked although we would recommend adding some wine glasses. The beds were quite comfortable. The bathrooms were nice and functional. Since you had to open the high gate to access the property, we had a real sense of privacy while at the house. We were not disturbed by outside noises such as barking dogs (except for Kirby but he really doesn't bark very much) or by exterior voices like you might in a condo. The proximity of the house to the beach can't be beat. You are literally two blocks and a five minute walk from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2024
Thank you for being our first guest, we are so please you all and Kirby enjoyed your stay at the Blue Whale. We will get wine glasses in there very soon. The couch is new and a sleeper so it is firm and hasn’t been broken in yet. Hopefully it will get more comfortable with use. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Blue Whale is a perfect 2 bedroom/2 bath house for a small family with a pet. It’s about a 5 minute walk from the beach, and a 5 minute drive to Fort Clinch. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking, and the ice maker works great. The bedrooms are large, the beds are comfortable, and the living room is very spacious as well. The yard is completely enclosed, and it has a nice sitting area with 4 comfortable chairs. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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