1857 Florida House Inn, Amelia Island, Florida
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.
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.
Originally, the Florida House Inn Bed and Breakfast, located on Amelia Island near Jacksonville Florida, had 25 rooms and no indoor plumbing. Without sacrificing its historic charm, we now offer 22 two comfortable bedrooms, which all with private baths. Ten rooms have working fireplaces, two have old-fashioned claw-footed tubs and six have large Jacuzzi tubs. All accommodations in our Amelia Island Hotel are air-conditioned and offer access to our spacious porches, perfect for rocking and relaxing.
Your room will have a nostalgic blend of antiques and period pieces selected with your comfort in mind. Romantic four-poster beds, quaint iron beds, quilts and handmade rugs are just a few of the unique touches that await you. The only worldly intrusions are a television and telephone in each room, but many of our guests happily ignore both.
Our hotel has a number of common areas for the enjoyment of all guests. These include... a parlor for mingling or reading a good book... a brick courtyard with a sprawling 350 year old oak tree, camellia bushes and soft breezes... a small pub for cocktails, conversation and several large screen TV’s to view the local news or the sporting event of the day.
Address and contact details
20-22 South 3rd Street
Amelia Island
Florida
32034
USA
- (904) 261-3300 ( Telephone )
- (800) 258-3301 ( Tollfree )
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