We enjoyed our stay at this property. Itâs right on the beach with great windows so you feel like you are on the beach even when you in the condo. Itâs very convenient to restaurants and shopping in Downtown Fernandina. The fire place was a nice touch for a fall visit to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Overall great! Just was not notified we would need to buy simple amenities such as hand soap, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, & paper towels.
I had reserved this property for Spring of 2020, but oops, we all know what happened then. I was so disappointed when we had to cancel due to Covid restrictions. So when we were able to book again in 2023, I was happy to have been able to reserve this property.
When we arrived, I checked out the unit as you always do when you arrive at a place you have anticipated seeing for a long time. As I walked around the unit I was pleased with what I saw, so we went to our car to bring in our luggage and supplies for the week.
I put my cooking supplies in the kitchen. As I did, I was pleased to see that the kitchen was well stocked with dishes cookware and utensils. We had stayed in a hotel suite that was much more expensive than the condo but it wasn't equipped nearly as well.
On the surface everything was wonderful. It was only after we settled in that our satisfaction with what we found was beginning to change.
First, I should thank the owner for having everything you could ever need for a day at the beach. Chairs, an umbrella and so many things that I can't begin to tell you. The problem was that "everything" was in the master bedroom closet. There wasn't even room to put anything on the floor in the closet and there were only a couple hangers. I had fortunately brought travel hangers which remedied that issue. Everything else was put in the drawers. We moved a few beach items to the other bedroom
The first day we found dried dog poop on the area rug under the dining table. At first I thought it had been our dog but it was so dry that it couldn't have been his. We had to buy cleaner to get it off. As we cleaned it up we noticed that the whole area rug was covered in old pee stains.
When we ran the dishes, they weren't any cleaner than when we put them in the dishwasher. I checked the filter and it appeared that it had never been cleaned. Normally, you only have to rinse it off under the faucet but I had to find a brush to clean the months or years old crud off of it.
After we ran a load of laundry I saw that the rubber gasket had mold under it. It must have never been cleaned. It has what is called washing machine mold from improper cleaning or neglect.
These things may not be a deal breaker for a lot of people, but for me it upset me when I thought about the three thousand plus dollars we had spent to stay for 8 days, in what I felt was going to be a dream vacation. We get one nice vacation a year and I feel like we were cheated.
the view was so wonderful--amazing sunrises However the condo needed the following: the furnace room needed to be cleaned--there was nasty mold and dust The windows were never washed(so much for the bedroom view!) and the windows did not open. The kitchen needed more utensils and all the knives were dull. There were NO hangers in the closets.. We made a trip to Walmart to accommodate our needs which should not have been necessary Lastly we feel the condo should have had a better cleaning. Lots of grime in the corners BUT maybe coffee on the deck watching the sunrise was a good trade off ?? Priscilla
Just moved to NE Florida and exploring all it has to offer. The is quaint condo on the beach which was perfect for a couple an their small dog. it is convenient to the town, beach and historical opportunities. We would love to come back.
We had a great stay at this condo for a few days. Ver comfortable beds and clean bedding.
The access to the beach was very easy and literally a 1 minute walk through the parking garage.
The interior was nice and comfortable and unit had a brand new washer and dryer which was also very nice to have .
The only cons: No shampoo or coffee provided and it would have been nice if the unit supplied a beach umbrella . We could not find a place to rent one in the city
The condo was clean, neat, and very close to the beach. We really enjoyed the balcony & overlooking the beach. Everything was just as we expected and we would definitely stay there again.
This was our first trip to Amelia / Fernandina Beach but it won't likely be our last. The beach was great, and the condo was perfect for our family of 4.
When we first entered the unit you could see there had been a problem with their old AC unit & a smelly mold problem dehumidifiers in all rooms plywood in some windows. Unit is in a beautiful location mostly original 1985 worn out cabinets inside and out & appliances furniture was nice except for patio ..many other things need some attention.. I asked maintenance guy if he could unplug the tub because having to showering in a foot of water is just nasty & provide a can of roach spray but he never delivered we left two days early we found another place.