The Florida House Inn bed and breakfast, located on Amelia Island in the very heart of the Fernandina Beach Historic District, is Florida's oldest surviving hotel. Our pet friendly inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Since 1857, when the Florida Railroad opened the Florida House, a long list of special guests has sought the genteel hospitality of our inn. We have hosted such notables as Ulysses S. Grant, Cuban poet and freedom fighter Jose Marti, plus many film stars including Mary Pickford, and Laurel & Hardy. The list includes many visits by Rockefellers and Carnegies and other famous Americans.
During its 19th century heyday, the Florida beach bustled with commerce. Fortunes were made in shipping, lumber and the railroad. As you stroll the historic neighborhood that surrounds the Florida House, you'll be enchanted by the graceful homes and mansions of this era.
You'll also see the harbor which first lured swash-buckling parties to our island. Later, tourists seeking pleasure, not peril, arrived to our Florida beach aboard steamships. Our historic port also gave birth to the shrimp industry, which continues to thrive here today.
The pet friendly Florida House Inn offers you a charming escape to Amelia Island from a hectic, hurry –up world. Here the pace is as easy and relaxed or as active as you choose. Our accommodations are romantic and timeless, the service friendly and attentive. Regardless of the occasion - vacation, honeymoon, anniversary or getaway weekend – the Florida House will provide you with a most enjoyable experience.
Amelia Island Activities
Our location in Fernandina Beach Florida is ideal for exploring the historic Victorian seaport village. Walk or bicycle through the 30 block historic district. On your Florida vacation, browse and shop in a variety of quaint stores, antique shops and restaurants along Centre Street, our main thoroughfare.
The shrimp docks and marina in Nassau County are just a three-minute walk from the inn. The marina offers charter fishing, boat rentals, and a chance to see dolphins and sea turtles playing in the Amelia River. In the evening, magnificent sunsets silhouette the shrimp fleet as it returns with the day's catch.
The Atlantic Ocean and wide, spectacular beaches lie less than two miles to the east of the historic district. Your Florida vacation may include swimming, surfing, beachcombing, shelling and other favorite activities. While in Fernandina Beach Florida, you can visit Fort Clinch, a Civil War fort and State Park, complete with historic reenactments and monthly candlelight tours. The surrounding park has miles of nature trails, tree lined roads and a fishing pier.
And, of course, there's great golf and tennis just a few minutes drive from the inn. Our acclaimed resort island truly has something for everyone. We invite you to experience all of Fernandina Beach Florida. Enjoy a Florida vacation in the history of Nassau County while you relax with the comforts of the present at the Florida House Inn.
MUSEUM TOURS are available Monday through Saturday at 11 AM and 2 PM. All tours are docent guided and last about 1 1/2 hours. This is perfect for anyone who would like to learn more about the fascinating history of our island. Also, a great rainy day activity. The museum is at 3rd St. and Cedar ... just two long blocks south of the inn. Guided walking tours can also be booked. Tel: 904-261-7378.
PUBLIC BEACHES 14 wonderful miles of them! Parking is located at frequent intervals all along AIA. There is also a great beach located within Ft. Clinch State Park. At breakfast ask for your OWN sample of a sharks tooth, which might help you get started on a shark tooth hunt (the record for a guest is 42). Beach towels are available - please ask any staff member. We can also pack a picnic lunch for you to take along, featuring our wonderful fried chicken. Please book picnics in advance, as picnic containers are limited.
FORT CLINCH STATE PARK is just at the end of Atlantic Avenue, close to the beach. Ft. Clinch is a pre-civil war fort in excellent condition and great for visitors of all ages, the last weekend of every month features a "reincampment" complete with soldiers and civilians. There are also candlelight tours every Friday and Saturday night during the summer (Reservations are necessary). The state park is noted for its 1500 ft. fishing pier jutting out into the ocean, great for the casual fisherman and crabber. Within the park are miles of hiking trails, beach facilities and lovely shaded roads for biking.
BIKE RENTALS are available at Bike and Fitness, on 8th street right behind the B.P. station, Telephone: 904-277-3227.
BOATING opportunities are varied. Sailing Charters can be booked through Sail Amelia, 5 N. 6th St. Tel: 904-261-9125. Deep-sea fishing is available at the City Marina, through the Charter Boat Assn. Tel: 904-261-2870. Fly Fishing is also excellent, ask Bob.
GOLF - Fernandina Beach Municipal Course has 27 holes and is a very enjoyable course. The south and west courses are the best in our opinion. We can also arrange a game at the Golf Club of Amelia Island, located in the Ritz complex or perhaps Oyster Bay in St. Marys, Georgia. (30 miles up the road). We would be happy to arrange tee times for you.
TENNIS - There are four public tennis courts that are approximately 1 mile away on Atlantic Av. They are lighted for evening play. See us for a key.
HORSEBACK RIDING on the beach is always a popular activity. Contact Kelly Sea Horse Stables ... Tel. 904-491-5166.
AMELIA COMMUNITY THEATRE AND FERNANDINA BEACH LITTLE THEATRE both perform at intervals throughout the year featuring casts of locals! Jeanine is our resident theatre buff and can fill you in!
CARRIAGE RIDES are available downtown in the evenings. You can usually find Rita and her horses down by Brett's. Telephone: 904-277-1555.
SCENIC DRIVES down the "Buccaneer Trail", one of the most beautiful roads in the south. A two-lane road (AIA south) connects one barrier island to the next, from Amelia Isl. to Ft. George Island and the St. John's river ferry.
KINGSLEY PLANTATION is located on Ft. George Island. Built in 1792 it is the oldest plantation in Florida. Exhibits at the main house are available any day 9 to 5. Ranger programs Monday through Friday 1:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM. It was recently designated a National Park.
LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK- this beautiful park has over 5 miles of beach and a coastal hammock covered with live oak, holly and magnolia trees and sea oat covered dunes. Complete with nature trails, picnic areas, campsites and fishing, it is just 10 miles south of here on AIA.
CUMBERLAND ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE is just a few miles north of Fernandina Beach. Reachable only by ferry from St. Marys, Georgia the "Cumberland Queen" makes the trip daily. Call 912-882-4335 for reservations and information. There is also a local tour service available. See brochures in the breakfast room for more information.
ANTIQUE SHOPS are found downtown in the historic district as well as some outlying locations. We will be glad to point you in the right direction! SPECIALTY STORES abound on Centre St. You will enjoy browsing through them.
KAYAK AMELIA offers half and full day excursions that can put you face to face with dolphins, manatees, otters and a whole host of other local inhabitants. Picture yourself paddling a kayak through warm sparkling waters, a dolphin surfaces off your bow as pelicans soar overhead. The Keys? Bahamas? Cozumel? No, it's just minutes away in the waters around Amelia Island!
RELAXING our FAVORITE activity here at the Florida House. Feel free to explore and find your perfect chair!
MAGNA'S is a full body salon located in the beautiful historic district of Amelia Island.
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Electronics
Furnishings/Luxuries
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fans
Fireplace
Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
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Wood Floors
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Other Sports
Bike Rentals
Golf
Horseback Riding
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Nature
Water Sports
Fishing
Fishing Charters
Kayak Rentals
Motorboat Rentals
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Surfing
Swimming
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Sight-seeing
Town Highlights
Antiques
Boutiques
Casual Dining
Crafts
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Spa
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# Guests |
Rate |
| Rates Per Night |
| Log Cabin Room 15 |
1-2 Guests |
$219.00/Night |
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| Pecky Cypress Lodge Room 16 |
1-2 Guests |
$219.00/Night |
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| Coconut Grove Room 6 |
1-2 Guests |
$189.00/Night |
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| Cedar Key Room 10 |
1-2 Guests |
$189.00/Night |
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| Tallahassee Room 5 |
1-2 Guests |
$169.00/Night |
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| Gainesville Room 9 |
1-2 Guests |
$169.00/Night |
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| St. Augustine Room 1 |
1-2 Guests |
$149.00/Night |
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| Pensacola Room 2 |
1-2 Guests |
$149.00/Night |
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| Apalachicola Room 8 |
1-2 Guests |
$149.00/Night |
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| Key West Room 12 |
1-2 Guests |
$149.00/Night |
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| Lake City Twin 7 |
1-2 Guests |
$99.00/Night |
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| Quincy Twin 11 |
1-2 Guests |
$99.00/Night |
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| The Fernandina Suite 3 |
1-4 Guests |
$179.00/Night |
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| French Country Room 13 |
1-2 Guests |
$219.00/Night |
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| Adirondack Room 14 |
1-2 Guests |
$219.00/Night |
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| French Country Room 13 |
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| Adirondack Room 14 |
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| Log Cabin Room 15 |
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| Pecky Cypress Lodge Room 16 |
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| Coconut Grove Room 6 |
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| Cedar Key Room 10 |
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| The Fernandina Suite 3 |
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| Tallahassee Room 5 |
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| Gainesville Room 9 |
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| St. Augustine Room 1 |
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| Pensacola Room 2 |
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| Apalachicola Room 8 |
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| Key West Room 12 |
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| Lake City Twin 7 |
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| Quincy Twin 11 |
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