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A charming, historic house, Amelia Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast offers six distinctively decorated guest suites, all with oceanfront views and all furnished with an antique and nautical decor. Located right on the beach, this enchanting old  house on Amelia Island, Florida  offers six separate and unique apartments.  There is a variety of beach activities to do, from sunbathing to fishing to just plain relaxing. Relax in style, sinking your feet in the white sands outside your room. Relax in luxury, with breakfast delivered to your dining room table. Relax in the natural beauty of Amelia Island.

The historic center of Fernandina Beach lies just minutes away, where fine dining and shopping await. Amelia Island also offers activities for any taste, with cultural events, adventure and athletic opportunities, as well natural wonders and beauty, so whether guests visit for a relaxing escape or an exciting exploration, everyone will enjoy the romance and the wonder of this enticing beach retreat.

We want to make it clear that we do not live at the Inn.  We provide breakfast and daily services.  There is a lock box system for guests arriving when we are not there.   Instructions for arrival and check in  will be in your confirmation email.   We are glad to help you with any questions you may have.

History

Originally built as a family residence by Walter Nolan Baker in the late 1930s, the house was then purchased in 1949 by William A. Veech. With some renovation, it was converted to an apartment and remained so until the 1980s, with a brief exception in which it was used as a shelter for battered women. The current inn began when David and Susan Caples bought the building in 1981 and remodeled extensively, creating a rustic elegance with a strong historical and nautical personality. Regardless of its purpose, the house has always been a retreat and a place for comfort in its natural ocean beauty.

In 2008, the inn again changed hands and the entire exterior was re-renovated in a cottage-by-the-sea style. An new oceanside deck provides the perfect place for an evening cocktail while relaxing in the sea breeze and enjoying the sounds of the sea.

Owners

Carmen Martinez, a local physician from Ponte Vedra Beach, has recently bought the Inn with a partner, Mr. Gary Dodd. Mr. Dodd is a businessman from south Georgia. The new owners have always loved the beauty of Amelia Island and are very excited to be renovating and hosting guests at the Inn.