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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books, offices
On the beach
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Fernandina Beach, FL
  • American Beach
    2 min walk
  • Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Amelia Island Resort
    3 min drive
  • Palmetto Walk Shopping Village
    4 min drive
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    41 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mermaid Castle | Oceanfront Luxury Beach House | Rooftop Deck

Our home is located directly on the beach in a quiet neighborhood. We provide everything for a carefree vacation. This is a spacious 3 story custom home with stunning views of the ocean. We have 4 covered patios and a roof top deck.

The Mermaid Castle is a newly renovated and spacious 4 bedroom / 4 bathroom oceanfront home. The house has multiple decks and patios, and features spectacular panoramic ocean views throughout. You can even see most of the island’s coastline from the 2nd and 3rd stories, and 4th floor roof top deck. In addition to the ocean, the house has unobstructed views of the NaNa Dune which is the largest dune in Florida.

Layout
• 1st Floor: The 1st floor of the house has a secondary living room with a tv (cable/streaming capabilities) and a full-size pull-out sofa that can sleep 2 guests. The living room opens up to an outdoor patio with two picnic tables and other seating. From the backyard, you can take the sand path directly to the beach. Just off the 1st floor living room is a large laundry area with an extra refrigerator. The 1st floor also has a large bedroom with two queen beds and a full bathroom that has a small shower.
• 2nd Floor (main living space): The open concept 2nd floor is filled with windows, many floor-to-ceiling, that overlook the ocean. The living room has a large sectional, two chairs, and a tv equipped with cable/streaming capabilities. The dining room has an over-sized dining table that can comfortably seat 10. The chef’s kitchen has a 6-burner stove, two ovens, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee makers (Keurig and regular) and an additional beverage refrigerator. In addition, the kitchen island has three barstools if you need more dining seating. There is also a covered deck with a 6-person outdoor dining table that overlooks the ocean. Just off the kitchen, there is a bedroom with a queen-sized bed. The bedroom opens out onto the front porch which has four rocking chairs and unobstructed views of the NaNa Dune. Just outside the bedroom is a full bathroom that features a shower/tub.
• 3rd Floor: The 3rd floor has a large master bedroom with a king-size bed, two sitting chairs, a tv (cable/streaming capabilities), and large master bathroom with a beautiful walk-in shower. The ocean views from the master are breathtaking. Just outside the master is another secondary living room which has a full-size pull-out sofa, two chairs, and a coffee bar outfitted with a Keurig and a beverage fridge. There is another covered deck on this level with a 4-person dining table. This floor also has a second bedroom with a queen-size bed and tv (cable/streaming capabilities), along with a full bathroom (shower). The third floor also has an additional washer/dryer.
• 4th Floor: The 4th floor has a game table and tv (cable/streaming capabilities). It also opens up onto a rooftop deck with two lounge chairs. This is the highest deck on the house and the ocean views are incredible.
Parking
• The house has parking for two cars in the driveway and an additional car in the garage. Please do not park in the yard. Maximum of 3 cars allowed at the house.

NO PARTIES, EVENTS, or WEDDINGS allowed.

Amenities:
• Multiple decks and patio that are a variety of seating and dining options. In addition, some are covered and some are not.
• Fresh linens are provided along with starter housekeeping supplies which include 2 rolls of paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, basic toiletries, a few K Cups, and some trash bags.
• Two Keurigs and a traditional coffee maker
• Complimentary beach towels
• 4 hair dryers
• Free on-site parking for up to 3 cars
• Gas grill - Propane not provided
• Two sets of washer/dryers
• Two refrigerators
• Free high speed Wi-Fi – no problem with video conferencing, zoom meetings, etc.
• Multiple large HD TVs with cable and streaming capabilities

The code to the key lock box will be provided prior to check-in.

Contact-less check-in. We live full-time on the island and are available to quickly address any concerns.

The house is located on the South end of Amelia Island on the beach.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this holiday home's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from American Beach. Features include an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Steps from American Beach and 5 minutes on foot from Spanish Quarter Village
Mermaid Castle | Oceanfront Luxury Beach House | Rooftop Deck offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Barefoot Amelia Beach Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,013.9 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Luxury Beach Front Home With 4 Bedrooms Rooftop Deck
193913

Mermaid Castle | Oceanfront Luxury Beach House | Rooftop Deck Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in beautiful setting
The house is beautiful and accurately described in the pictures. Our extended family was able to spread out and gather together as needed and everyone had a lovely private space. Kitchen has everything we needed. The area is quiet and not crowded- we felt like we had our own private beach with stunning sunrises.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at the Mermaid Castle
The property is clean, spacious and tastefully decorated; perfect for our family vacation that included five adults and four children. The teens had their own area with two queen beds, bathroom and washer/dryer. The master suite is massive so we flipped a coin for it. Truly a wonderful space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach vacation
Beautifully appointed home in an idyllic setting.with all the amenities for a family beach getaway. We love Amelia and the Mermaid Caste .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid Stay
The property is beautiful. the location to the beach is excellent. The sunrises were awesome to watch from the master suite. the main floor is set up perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alabama Fam
Our family very much enjoyed this property. The property owner was very timely and helpful when responding to requests. The home has incredible views, and the living area on each of the three floors provides family members their own quiet spaces. I especially loved the very well appointed kitchen. The dinnerware and silverware were plentiful and of great quality, as well as the cookware. Some of the mattresses could use a refresh. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute beach house
Great beach house for a group! We had 10 people and never felt crowded. The home is right on the beach and well equipped. It’s about a 1 min walk to the beach (right out the back door) and 15 min car ride to downtown. The hosts were great and communicative. We never needed anything during our stay. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Together
Beautiful house with excellent ocean views and beach access. Very clean with updated kitchen and baths. Great for family gatherings or for several couples. Everything was top-notch. We had a fantastic time there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H., Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations
Exceeded expectations on all aspects
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maj Jongg Getaway
We were a group of 11 ladies all 60+ ages. We take getaway Mah Jongg trips at least twice a year. The Mermaid Castle fulfilled all our requirements. The ladies never stopped talking about how awesome our house was. The beach was right there. Many walked every morning and several rented chairs and spent hours in the sun. We all enjoyed the early morning sunrises. Not only is it on the beach but it is a beautiful and well appointed home, but the extras made our stay exceptional. The kitchen has everything you need and then the some. The hosts kept in touch with us and answered our questions quickly. Definitely recommend this "castle" for a large group or large family and would surely rent again if ever back in Fernandina Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend's Get A Way
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at the property. The house is amazing and the view incredible. Everything from check in to check out went very well. We had a few small issues, but Matt took care them almost immediately. We will return one day to enjoy the house, beach, sunshine and great weather again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and location
The house and views are stunning! The house was well equipped for 10 adults, and we cooked several meals in the wonderful kitchen. We enjoyed walking on the beach and used the beach chairs and umbrellas. Even saw dolphins one morning from the balcony. The only issue we had was we could not locate extra linens for the fold out couch beds. Overall great stay and would certainly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home and beach setting
What a beautiful and perfectly appointed beach house! Great work spaces, too, which was very helpful to my husband and me who had to work during most of our stay. The beach is fantastic for walking. The only downside for us, which is not the fault of the owners at all, is that the house is not near the downtown area which is really charming, so every time we went out for dinner we had a 15-20 minute drive. But overall, the house was ideal!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B., Minnetonka.MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely 2-day stay on the beach
Celebrated 60 at the Mermaid Castle with Girlfriends. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well stocked and beach views amazing. Perfect retreat for a family or friend holiday together with many private areas to have alone time if needed. The sunrise from the top terrace was spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach home
This house has everything and is gorgeous! The amazing walks on the beach for the sunrise were stunning! Jenny was a dream to communicate with. The most memorable is the master wing! We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Latia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much Needed Getaway
We had such and amazing getaway. This was such a gorgeous and well maintained property. The hosts were awesome and communication was top-notch. I would recommend this property hands down. You will not be disappointed, as it exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Birthday Trip!!
The Mermaid Castle was an absolute dream with amazing panoramic views of the beach!l Very spacious house for a group of 8 girls! The kitchen was beautiful and well equipped for all our needs. Pictures don’t do this gem justice. Beautiful decor and all the special touches made it us feel like queens of the castle. Finally, the communication with the property management company was wonderful. Hope to come back one day soon! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Latia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We had a wonderful getaway. The house was absolutely perfect. It was right on the ocean, which made for gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. Very clean and updated! Book this rental because you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fall Break
We thoroughly enjoyed our fall break. The large windows make you feel like you are truly escaping to paradise. The view of the dune and ocean is breathtaking. We enjoyed the roof top deck for Star gazing and privacy of having few homes/condos around. Beach access was very easy. We had a minor maintenance issues resolved within minutes of making managers aware.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Beautiful house, very clean, well appointed, we had a fabulous time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking views
The photos don’t do it justice. It truly is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew P.

Great spot but be advised
Places is great. Beautiful house, cool beach location. But be advised there is construction going on, so if you don’t like waking up at 7 am you will not like this place until they are done with the major work.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Famoly beach view vacation
Mermaid Castle was ideal for iur three generation family vacation. A fun time was had by everyone from toddler to seniors. S great time was enjoyed by all outside and inside. We had everything we needed as was as advertised. I highly recommend this gorgeous spacious home. None of the kids wanted to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beach house.
This beach house was awesome. It was just as they said. Completely furnished had all you need. Our family had such a great time. Beautiful interior decorations. Had enough space for all 14 of our family members. We even had a small zoo outside 2 bunnies, a turtle, and even a black snake. Upstairs view was spectacular. The locks on the doors were a little complicated but we managed. Kids enjoyed the Disney channel. The walk over the dunes was a little difficult for older folks. We loved that the beach was not crowded during the week.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house with room for improvement
Mermaid Castle is absolutely beautiful. There is a beautiful view, and a great beach location. It's exactly as pictured. There is plenty of space and common space to relax with friend. We were not made aware in advance that the entire street and the lot across from the house was under (very noisy construction). This was disappointing especially for the travelers from the west coast who were woken up at 7am ET due to the noise and it also impacted work calls that some in our group had. One night we came home from dinner to find no running water and we were disappointed in the response and empathy from the owner when we could not flush toilets from 10am - 3am after having been out to eat. If the owner was notified in advance about a scheduled outage, she did not disclose it in advance. The locks on the door take some time to correctly lock. Key codes or another system would greatly improve the experience. The water pressure and temperature on the top floors is poor. There was some confusion on the thermostat and which ones should and shouldn't be working. Great decor and space.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views!
This was our second time at Mermaid Castle and it won’t be the last. Although it was a short trip, we still managed to see turtles, swim in some great waves just steps from the home, and take in spectacular sunrises. I love the history of the neighborhood and always learn more every trip. The master bedroom is stunning and we had a lot of fun on the roof. Just a gorgeous, quiet, getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023