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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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Relaxing poolside with the ocean just steps away — best of both worlds.
The downstairs space at Sunshine’s Happy Place is a cozy hideaway—perfect for quiet mornings or winding down after a day in the sun. With 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and comfy seating, it’s ideal for guests who crave a little extra privacy while still being close to the group.
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.
Wake up to ocean views in this ensuite queen bedroom, where sliding glass doors open to the deck and the sea breeze greets you first thing. A peaceful, private escape that makes every morning feel like a postcard.
Bright, airy, and full of coastal charm—this living space invites you to kick back, catch up, and savor the ocean views just outside your window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81876 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Place, Fernandina Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Clinch State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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.

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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.
POOL RULES: NO DIVING. THE POOL DEPTH IS FROM 3 FEET to 5 FEET ONLY. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
No Pets/ No Smoking or Vaping/ No Parties ***Failure to observe these HOUSE RULES could result in immediate eviction with no refund.

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
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. Fort Clinch State Park and Amelia Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Palmetto Walk Shopping Village and Shoppes At Amelia Concourse. 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
  • Egan's Creek Greenway Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Seaside Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mocama Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moon River Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

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.

How much is parking at Private pool, private beach access across the street - by Sunshine Collective?

On-site parking is available 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 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

Madden mobile b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

James C.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location from the beach, easy access to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

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

Tracy B.

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

quick get away

awesome place and awesome location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

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

Thomas F.

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

great location

Great location to car watch during car show week. Close to town and all the car shows / auctions. Nice place with plenty of parking and a nice patio to entertain on.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold V.

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

Beach house

This beach house was so cozy and comfortable. Beautiful sunrises right off back porch. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

diana m.

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

Great!

Loved the pool. The house pretty much has everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

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

Christopher H., Wading River, NY

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

Family Vacation

Had a great stay! House was close to beach, state park & the town. House was clean and was as described. Loved the ping pong table & we used the bbq a couple of times Thank You!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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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