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Freshly Updated 5th-Floor Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Condo!

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Living area
Property grounds
Exterior
Pool
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 288.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Amelia Island, FL
  • Place, Amelia Island Nature Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Segway of Amelia Island
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Freshly Updated 5th-Floor Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Condo!

Welcome to our 5th-floor, updated oceanfront condo, where happiness comes in waves! 244 Sandcastles is located in the beautiful Amelia Island Plantation (AIP), a world-class gated community where visitors will find 3.5 miles of quiet beaches, 6 miles of biking and walking trails, as well as the possibility of golf, tennis lessons and spa treatments.

Our one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo is the perfect romantic getaway or a luxurious single's retreat. It boasts a fully equipped kitchen, large windows with beautiful views throughout, a modernized bathroom, and a completely private, spacious balcony facing the Atlantic Ocean. The Sandcastles complex also has an oceanside pool and a direct path out to the sand.

Guests can easily walk next door to the Omni Amelia Island Resort, located within the AIP. Dining, shopping, and spa services are offered through the Omni, both at the hotel and at a nearby shopping village. Altogether, the AIP sprawls across 1,340 acres and is truly a paradise of maritime forests, tidal salt marshes and pristine, sandy beaches.

High-speed wireless internet is provided for the modern traveller's convenience. There are also two flat screen televisions in the unit as well, one in the living room and the other in the bedroom. Note that the community laundry rooms are located on the 2nd and 6th floors (this condo is on the 5th floor.)

As part of this rental, a custom digital guidebook is provided with thorough property information and our local area guide sharing favorite restaurants, attractions, and more! Excitingly, our guests are also eligible to receive a 15% discount on beach gear rentals.

244 Sandcastles will be awaiting your visit, and we will gladly answer any questions about area activities and our amenities!

*Please be advised this private property is not a rental through the Omni Amelia Island Resort and does not give you access to "resort privileges or amenities” (i.e. the main Omni hotel pool, fitness center or shuttle service), and Racquet Park is limited only to club members and their guests. However, all three Beach Wood complex pools and the resort dining, shopping, bike rentals, spa services, and parks are accessible with this stay. We will gladly answer any questions about area activities and our amenities!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Gym
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Fernandina Beach

Located in Fernandina Beach, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Amelia Island State Park and George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park, while Plantation Artists' Guild & Gallery and Fernandina Little Theatre are cultural highlights. Amelia Island Nature Center and Island Falls Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Amelia Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Amelia Island Nature Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Segway of Amelia Island - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Amelia Island Resort - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • American Beach - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kismet Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaglass at Omni Amelia Island Resort - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shuckers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Espressos Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Freshly Updated 5th-Floor Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Condo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Freshly Updated 5th-Floor Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Condo!?

As of 16 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freshly Updated 5th-Floor Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Condo! on 19 May 2026 start from NZ$637, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Freshly Updated 5th-Floor Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Condo!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Freshly Updated 5th-Floor Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Condo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Freshly Updated 5th-Floor Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Condo!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Freshly Updated 5th-Floor Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Condo! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fernandina Beach condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of American Beach, Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf and Fernandina Beach. Spanish Quarter Village and Amelia Island Nature Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Property was wonderful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2022
Thank you for sharing this great feedback! It was our privilege to host you and we hope you will return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view. Everything was as advertised

Great place to stay on Amelia Island
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Thanks for being our guest! We enjoyed hosting you and hope you will return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The location was great and the beach was clean and maintained.

The location was great and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2021
Thanks so much for being our guest at this Sandcastles condo! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view. Perfect for a couples getaway.

We have stayed at 2 condos in Sandcastles and they are both great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2021
Sandcastles is a perfect location for a couples getaway and we are glad you chose to stay with us! We would be honored to host you again so make plans to return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

This place was such a great place to get away. The property was very clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We will be back for certain and have already recommended it to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2024
Rachel, this is wonderful to hear! Thanks so much for sharing! We are so glad you found everything you needed and enjoyed your stay. It means a lot that you recommended our condo to friends and you plan to come again! We will look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was great!

Condo, location, beach are all terrific. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2024
Thanks again for being our guest and for sharing this positive feedback! We are so glad to hear that you had a terrific experience all around - and we invite you to return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic condo with a wonderful view!

The condo was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the quiet area, beautiful trails and beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
Sincere thanks for taking the time to leave a review for our Sandcastles condo! Our Destination Amelia team works hard to ensure you have a clean and comfortable stay and we are thrilled to hear you took advantage of the resort's beaches and those amazing walking paths! Thank you for being our guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faith F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Oceanfront, great location….perfect place to watch a gorgeous sunrise, relax , walk, shop, and enjoy great meals. This is one of our favorite places!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2022
We are happy to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed our property's views! The Omni Amelia Island Resort, formerly known as the Amelia Island Plantation, is certainly a special place with its own unique beauty. Thanks again for being our guest and we hope you will return again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax & Rewind

Perfect cozy getaway for 2. Loved our balcony and the coastal views. Beautiful area and devine dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2022
Thank you for choosing our property to relax & unwind at the beach! We are also happy to hear you enjoyed some of the exquisite restaurants on Amelia Island - too many to count, so we hope you'll be back sometime soon to try the others!
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

Verandah oriented to the southeast, overlooking Hidden Forset and Omni Resort beach area. Walking distance to Amelia island Resort shopping area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2022
Thanks for being our guest! It was our privilege to host you and we hope you will consider staying with us again if you are returning to visit Amelia Island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and fantastic view!

This was a great place overall! easy to check in, was clean and the view of the beach was awesome! Only thing would be to get a pizza cutter :-). Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2024
Terrific! We love to hear that you enjoyed our oceanfront condo and you already plan on coming back. We also appreciate you mentioning the pizza cutter as our team can easily replace that. Thanks again for being our guest!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short getaway

Property was even better than expected
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Thanks for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to leave a nice review! We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway! We would love to have you stay with us again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sunshine at sandcastles!

better than advertised.. comfortable clean and felt very safe. beautiful grounds/resort area. nice small town with a few good restaurants. not too busy in mid-october.. will definitely recommend this week and this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2024
How lovely! Thank you for being our guest and taking the time to post your 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope you will return to be our guest again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be back!

Lovely, well-appointed condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2023
It was a delight to host you at our Sandcastles property and we really appreciate your 5-star review! It will be our pleasure to welcome you back someday!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Super clean cozy condo. My wife and I had a wonderful time. Easy walk to the beach nice pool and a short drive to a historic downtown full of restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Many thanks for your 5-star review! We are so glad you felt like our property 244 Sandcastles was super clean, cozy, and conveniently located to the beach and pool. We would love to have you back to stay again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent condo.

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo was very clean and nice. We had a problem with coffee maker and someone came right up and replaced it. It was very relaxing and quiet. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2021
Thanks for choosing to stay at one of our newest properties at Sandcastles! We love to hear that our guests had a relaxing vacation and especially love to hear guests say they will be back!! Looking forward to having you stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Secure

The property is private and nestled in a well maintained location. Property Representatives were super helpful in assisting with suite entry instructions as we arrived later than expected. The suite was very pleasant. We also enjoyed the basket of treats provided by the Resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2023
How nice! Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback about your experience at our Sandcastles condo! We strive to present the best properties in our Destination Amelia collection and we are glad you enjoyed our oceanfront condo, it's quiet location, our customer service, and your welcome gift. Our team sincerely hopes that we are able to host you again someday!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Shout out to the property group (Destination Amelia). When there was an issue, they promptly resolved it with ongoing communication until it was fixed. The condo is very nice with a great location close to OMNI restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2024
Hooray! We are so glad to hear that you had a "perfect" stay and that you felt our customer service/response time was prompt and efficient. We certainly appreciate that shout out! Thanks again for being our guest and we hope you will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great unit

View of ocean, nice balcony, comfy furniture and bed. Well stocked kitchen and smoke towels. Only suggestion is to provide trial size shampoo and conditioner and shower soap which were not provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2022
Thank you for your 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed our oceanfront condo and its furnishings. Yes, we pride ourselves in providing a well-equipped kitchen, starter supplies, bed linens, bath linens, and pool/beach towels. We are also planning to begin offering more shower supplies (right now we provide bar soap) at some point and hope if you come back that will be something you can also enjoy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view, almost a private beach

My wife and I wanted to get away to the beach for a few days and this was the perfect place. The condo was clean and well equipped with a wonderful ocean view. We sat in our chairs on the beach and stared at the waves and the beautiful sunrises. Long walks in the surf picking up interesting shells as we went. We stayed for three full days and the most people we saw on the beach in front of the condo (besides us) was 8 with four of these just passing by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2022
We love receiving this feedback as our goal is always to have everything "perfect" for our guests so you can truly kick back and relax on your vacation. It sounds like you also really enjoyed the resort's 3.5 miles of private beach too. Thanks so much for sharing and for being our guests! We truly hope you will return to be our guest again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jace S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach Property

The listing photos although accurate do not live up to how nice this place is in real life. My wife and I were celebrating our birthdays and wanted to be right on the beach with a beautiful balcony view. This condo checked those boxes and many more. The property management was excellent and the communication was detailed and spot on. What a great vacation spot in the beautiful gated oak tree lined Omni grounds. The property had everything we needed and was a short walk to the beach. We are already discussing a return trip in 2026. We have been to Amelia Island several times and this was by far our favorite property. Book with confidence, the property is a 5 star.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Hooray! We are thrilled to hear that our oceanfront condo exceeded your expectations and you are already talking about a return trip. Thanks again for being our guest and we really appreciate you posting this feedback.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ernie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful corner unit

We enjoyed our stay. We were surprised that there was no coffee or tea in the unit and that the washer/dryer we had expected was public and not in the unit. We would have liked more bath towels given the length of our stay. Otherwise the condo was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
We appreciate your honest feedback and are glad you enjoyed your stay overall this spring! In the future, please know you are always welcome to reach out during your visit with any questions. If you let us know, we certainly would be happy to drop off additional bath linens as needed. Also, our Destination Amelia team wanted to share an update that would interest you: the week following your stay we launched a new coffee partnership and have begun providing caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee starter packs to our guests. After months of planning and coordinating, we were happy to team up with Three Tree Roasters for this new supply for our rentals! We hope you will return sometime so you can try it out while enjoying our ocean views. Thanks again for being our guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo. Great location. Great view.

My wife and I had a great vacation and a great stay in this condo. The view was simply amazing. Loved the area too. The beach was wonderful and not at all crowded. The pool was really nice. Even though it was Spring Break time, neither the beach or the pool were ever crowded. There are also a good number of great restaurants close to the condo. The only small knock that I can think of is that I wish it was a little closer to Fernandina Beach, where there are many more restaurants and activities, but then you have more crowds, sooooo.....I'll take the nice quiet, relaxing beach and pool every time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2022
Thank you for all your kind words about our property! Our Destination Amelia Team is always happy to hear our guests thoroughly enjoyed their stay and it seems you were able to spend good time at the beach, pool and at some of our outstanding restaurants on island! We agree that the view from this unit is spectacular, and we hope you will visit again for another great vacation!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lamar H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A good get-away

The condo was clean, well-equipped and comfortable. The only negative was the lack of information regarding what channels were available on the tv and how to access them. Otherwise, everything was fine. Fortunately we had no reason to contact the prooperty manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us! We are happy to hear you found the condo to be clean, well-equipped, and conveniently located. In the future, please don't hesitate to reach out if you are having technical difficulties with the TV! Our team would not mind helping at all and we have a 24/7 answering service. Also, our digital guest guidebook also includes TV instructions as well, which can sometimes be helpful. We hope you will consider coming to stay with us again the next time you are visiting Amelia Island!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice long weekend getaway!

Great location and very nice condo. I'd rent it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
We are happy to hear you had a great stay! Thanks again for being our guest and we hope you will return again soon!

About the host

Hosted by Destination Amelia

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Destination Amelia is a hands-on property management company located in Fernandina Beach, FL. We take pride in our Amelia Island vacation rentals portfolio and helping our guests plan their dream trip. Our friendly team would love to help you find the perfect place for your visit. We are committed to providing outstanding, personal service to both our owners and guests. Amelia Island is a very special place to us and we are excited to help others create their own special memories on Amelia Island.

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