On the beach

Reviews of Direct Pool and Oceanfront Views | Ground Level Amelia By The Sea Condo | Exclusive Access to the Pier


Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
First floor near the pool ….Great location for small children…would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O., Buford

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Kept Secret
We love coming to Amelia By The Sea! This unit in particular was beautifully updated and had plenty of space for our family plus some sleep overs with our friends. Loved that the kitchen already had spices etc and we didn't have to buy every single thing just to be able to cook a meal right when we arrived as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 25, 2024
Thank you, Jennifer, for your kind words and for choosing Amelia By The Sea! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay in our beautifully updated place and found it spacious enough for your family and friends. It's great to hear that you appreciated the stocked kitchen with all the essentials, making your arrival and meal preparations hassle-free. We're delighted to have provided a comfortable and convenient experience for you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable stays in the future!

8/10 Good

Celia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for 5 people to stay
Loved the layout where the guests are on one side of the condo and main couple on the other. Great access to beach. Bummed the pool was empty and being worked on.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2024
We are so appreciative of your feedback and are so happy to hear you guys enjoyed your recent visit with us!! We also love the layout of this complex and the convenience to the beach! We also hate the pool is in its final stages of construction, but are so glad it is being done now during this cool weather to be up and running during those hot summer months! We would love to have you guys back soon!! Thank you again for the feedback. :)

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Family Getaway
Our entire family enjoyed our stay at the condo. Ground floor and direct pool access made it perfect for everyone. The condo was clean and had plenty of room for 8 of us. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was nicely stocked for us to make meals. The men love to fish so the private pier is a plus. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2023
Stephanie, we appreciate your detailed feedback and taking the time to let us hear from you on your recent experience staying with us! We are so glad you guys were able to enjoy time together as a family and make wonderful memories. We also are thrilled to hear you enjoyed this beautiful condo with its convenient access to the pool & beach. :) Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we would love to have you back again soon!!

8/10 Good

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amelia Island Vacation Days
Everything was great, except for the people above us who were doing some renovations. There was ,for most of the time, the sound of a drill on the floors or walls, making it impossible to watch TV . We informed the people who rented to us. They were very kind and we were able to obtain a free night, though this did not really help.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2023
Thank you for the great review Anne. We appreciate the kinds words regarding our effort to mitigate the interference you experienced from the nearby construction that we were not aware of happening. We are happy to know that with the areas that we could control, you all enjoyed the property. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding through that, and hope that the free night had a positive financial impact on your stay. We hope we have the opportunity to host you again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousins weekend
Girls cousins weekend. Great property, love the location, easy in & out. Early access was available & used! Just wish we had ordered a little warmer weather lol
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2023
Thank you for the great review Susan! We are so happy to hear that you loved this property so much. We agree this property has the perfect, central location, and is very easy to navigate in and out of. We did have a strange few days of cooler weather, which is abnormal for us. Hopefully we have the opportunity to host you again in the near future to be certain you experience the warm spring weather here! Again, we appreciate your feedback! Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We absolutely loved our stay at this condo! The layout was great, kitchen had everything we needed, beds and couches were very comfortable, and the view was fantastic. We intentionally chose this one over higher up units because it was on the first floor and we liked the idea of being able to walk right off of the balcony to the pool and ocean. We were so glad we did as we really enjoyed being able to easily go back and forth. The patio furniture was great - I enjoyed sitting out there every morning looking at the ocean while having a cup of coffee and getting some emails done before the kids got up. We had a glitch when we got there as the entry code didn't work but the property manager answered the phone after hours and gave us a different code. They were very communicative during our time there and made it clear we could call them for anything which was appreciated. The private fishing pier provided hours of fun for my 16 year old son in particular. For us, it would be worth staying at this complex again just for that. The drive to the Fernandina Beach district with all the shops and restaurants was only about 10-12 minutes. The owners provided beach towels and beach chairs which was a nice added bonus. My only complain, and it's a very minor one, was that the carpet in the master bedroom was kind of dirty and had several stains - nothing that would keep me from staying here again. We absolutely loved this condo and would stay here again if we go back go Amelia Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2023
Thank you Lisa, for the great review! We absolutely love hearing how well this property worked out for you for your recent vacation. We agree, this unit being located on the first floor provides such a ease while getting to and from the beach/pool and pier. The overall central location of this unit as well makes getting to everywhere on the island very easy. We are happy that you experienced great communication from our team, that is one of our priorities. We appreciate the feedback on the carpet we will certainly have our cleaning team take a look and evaluate. We hope you and your family find time to come back and visit us again on Amelia Island!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
Property was spacious and welcoming. Rep from Amelia Island Rentals called the morning after we arrived to see if we needed anything. Quick response for minor maintenance issue. We would use AIR again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 14, 2022
Thank you for the review! We are so happy to hear the property worked out so well for your vacation. We also appreciate the great feedback on our management team, our priority is efficient communication with our guests. We would love to host you again, so please come back and see us!

10/10 Excellent

Judy W., Mocksville

Liked: Cleanliness
Location and facilities were wonderful
We loved the location and the security of this condo. The grounds were very nice and having the fishing pier was very nice for my hubby. The condo was neat and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2022
So glad to hear you all enjoyed, Judy! We appreciate your feedback and choosing to stay with us, we'd love to have you back soon! :)

10/10 Excellent

lisa p.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location
Love the location on ground level, nice the pool being close. Clean, no issues, really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2022
We are pleased you enjoyed the Amelia By the Sea property! Thank you for your 5 star review! We invite you to come again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Umatilla

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip!
Easy access in and out of unit, close to pool, nice and clean, had all the amenities we wanted and a great TV to watch football! Will def be back! Great communication from the management company! They even called the next day to make sure we had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2022
Lisa you were a joy to work with! We are pleased that you enjoyed the property! Please come again soon!

6/10 Okay

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not check in friendly
Check in was a pain. Have to park in a small parking space. Walk through the gate into Condo to get card key then back out to get the vehicle into the complex. We had called about getting in to the unit a bit early so our toddler could get a nap. The unit was empty and ready but they were going to charge us $55 an hour for a convenience fee. We will return but not likely to this unit due to this. Carpet was stained and mattresses needed replaced but overall a decent unit. Light above kitchen table was not working. Kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 2, 2022
Hi Kelly! We are so sorry for any issues you experienced with check in. The HOA is in charge of the gate system, so it doesn't give us much option for how to get the keycards to guests. Guests at one time picked them up at our office, but we felt it was more convenient for guest to be able to go straight to the property and walk through the gate to get them. We apologize for any inconvenience. We do charge a one time $55 fee for early checks ins (it is not $55/hour) that we outline in the rental agreement prior to ever charging a guest's card. We unfortunately can not accommodate all early check ins free of charge as we use vacancy in the properties as time to handle maintenance issues, run preventative maintenance, and handle all aspects of property care that ensure the property is in good working condition when our guests arrive. For early check ins, we often have to reschedule all of those events to accommodate so it does have an associated fee. We were disappointed to see your review though because we tried to be helpful and let your group in an hour early free of charge. It is always disheartening to us when guests choose to review on things we never promised or guaranteed such as free early check ins. While we wish we could allow all special requests, it is just not always possible. We will certainly pass on your feedback about the carpet and mattress and apologize for any issue there. We have checked the kitchen light, but all appears to be working normally. We do thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review as it helps us improve on our services!

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and access
Beautiful sunrises and easy access to the beach/pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 14, 2022
Hi William! We love our sunrises too! Thanks for staying with us and we hope to see you soon! Book direct next time!! :)

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation spot!
Easy check in and out process. Very clean and roomy for our family. Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 17, 2022
Thank you Rachel for leaving a nice review! We are pleased you enjoyed your stay! Please come again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Our family of 8 stayed for Christmas of 2021 and it was beautiful. Perfect amount of space. Loved the direct access to the beach and pool. Very clean and well taken care of property. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 11, 2022
We are so happy that your family had a fabulous time for your Christmas vacation. Thank you for your review, certainly look forward to your next stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing week at Amelia by the Sea
This Condo was clean, updated and just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2021
Thank you Vickie! We are so glad you enjoyed the property! Please come again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacay ever
This was the best vacation we have ever had. Can't wait to go again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2021
Thanks so much for your review Janet! We so happy to hear that you had such a great experience :) We'd love to have you back in the future!

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

Needs some deep cleaning
Parts of the condo were nice (living area and kitchen, air filters were filthy, carpets need some update or deep cleaning. Loved being on bottom floor at pool with 2 tween girls
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2021
Hi Barbara! Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback. We call all of our guests the Monday after check in to see how their stay is going. We wish we had known then so that we could fix these issues for you. We are so sorry for the inconveneince. We do guarantee our cleaning and are always happy to come out and resolve any issue to make you more comfortable. Our filters are on a monthly rotation this time of year! Glad you guys enjoyed the property and it's proximity to the pool. That's our favorite thing about this condo! It's so nice to just walk right out the door to the pool. We hope you will come back and visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Quennia G., Riceville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Amelia by the Sea
The condo was very nice and clean and loved being on the ground floor. (This was our first time on ground floor) The room had everything needed for a great vacation. My only complaint was they were cleaning/redoing the balconies and the noise was very loud. Other than that, it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2021
Hi Quennia, thanks for taking the time and writing a review. Happy you enjoyed yourself!!! Sorry about the redoing of the balconies one of those maintenance issues that unfortunately has to be done. Thanks for your patience.

10/10 Excellent

Glen G., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
We enjoyed our stay. Getting the key and returning the key was a process as you had to go to a home a few miles away. I would think they could find a better solution.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We aren’t quite sure what you mean about having to go to a home a few miles away to get a key. We have keyless entry on all of our properties and for this particular property we leave the gate cards right inside the unit so guests can go straight to the property! We are wondering if maybe accidentally you mixed us up with a different company as we have been doing it this way since we began managing this property. We hope you will return and rent with us again soon! Thank you again for taking the time to leave us some feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Alexia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
It was a beautiful property and everything was just as pictured! The process was smooth and effortless. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 18, 2022
Thank you for the feedback Alexia! We are so happy to hear that our property was what you were envisioning it to be! As a management company we pride ourselves on providing a seamless check in/check out process, and we are happy to hear you experienced this first hand. We appreciate your positive feedback, and we hope you come back to Amelia Island for your next vacation!

4/10 Poor

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dissapointed
On the positive side the place was clean and more than enough room for us. On the not so positive side, there wasn't enough parking spaces, the room was on the first floor with noisy people that didn't sleep above us, and we were right by the pool, where everyone had to walk by our room to get there. No privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 7, 2021
Hi Danielle, We are so disappointed to see a 2 star review. We have not had anyone who has stayed in this property dislike it. It is right by the pool but most of our guests feel that is a major plus. We do try to advertise that in the description as well as the pictures so guests know before booking. We are so sorry there were noisy people above you. Sometimes that does happen in condo buildings but we certainly understand the frustration there. We know some properties aren't for everyone, but we have had such wonderful feedback from this one, we are surprised to see this. We do apologize for any inconvenience. Thanks, Amelia Island Getaways

10/10 Excellent

holly l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful decor great location
This condo was perfectly located for us. We had my elderly parents stay with us and the convenience of being on 1st floor steps from the beach was great. Easy car ride to downtown Fernandina Beach. Condo was well decorated with many updates. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 23, 2021
We are so glad to hear that you all enjoyed your stay and found the property to be perfectly located for your needs! We certainly hope that you will visit again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than described!
Very nice with quality upgrades. Excellent location on the first floor. Will definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2021
Thanks so much for your feedback! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the property, it's upgrades and the location :). We certainly hope that you will visit again soon!