Amelia Island, Florida

Amelia Island is one of the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands that stretches along the east coast of the United States from South Carolina to Florida. It is 13 miles (21 km) long and approximately 4 miles (6 km) wide at its widest point. Amelia Island is situated south of Cumberland Island, Georgia, off the coast of Florida in Nassau County. Fernandina Beach and Amelia City are both located on the island. Down Town Amelia Island is a very old part of the Island.

It is host to the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, the Amelia Island Film Festival, and the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. Amelia Island was the main filming location for the 2002 John Sayles directed film Sunshine State.

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Amelia Island Beach Rentals Save You Money

Renting a beach vacation home in Amelia Island can save you up to 50% over staying in a hotel. And that's not even including how much you'll save by not having to eat at restaurants for 3 meals/day. Having the space of a kitchen, dining room, and living room compared to a single small hotel room is a huge value! Life is too short and vacations are too few...trade in that small hotel room for a beach vacation rental in Amelia Island.

Families Love Amelia Island Beach Vacation Rentals

The beauty of renting a beach vacation home in Amelia Island is that it saves money *and* works out so much better for the family. The kids get their own bedrooms, and more importantly, bathrooms. There is more space for the family to spread out with a living room and dining room. More privacy, no more noisy hotel room neighbors on the other side of the wall. It's a home away from home, providing a kitchen where you can eat at your own schedule and feed the kids snacks as well as deal with any dietary restrictions you have. Many homes also give you a washer & dryer and have their own pool and allow you to bring your pets. Some are in complexes that have health clubs, cafes, and spas.

And vacation homes in Amelia Island are not just for a couple or small family, they are especially great for family reunions or big groups vacationing together. When you are in a vacation home you are more connected into the local scene where you can get to know the locals better, you also have the chance to get further off the beaten beach path if that's what you're looking for.

Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Amelia Island

Why leave your dog at home? Bring your family pet along on vacation - they deserve a break too! What's better than running along the beach with your dog or curling up in a beach vacation rental with your kitty culred up with you? Check out all the pet friendly vacation rentals in Amelia Island.

Amelia Island Vacation Rentals for Smokers or Non-Smokers

Are you a smoker? Having problem finding Beach vacation rentals that allow smoking? Don't be left out of a great beach vacation rental in Amelia Island just because you smoke. Check out all the smoking vacation rentals in Amelia Island. On the other hand, maybe you hate smoke! If that's the case, check out all the smoke-free vacation rentals in Amelia Island.