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Mermaid Castle | Oceanfront Luxury Beach House | Rooftop Deck

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Ocean view chef's kitchen - open to living room and dining room
Ocean view master bedroom (bedroom #1)
Ocean view main living room (thre are 3 living rooms + a game room)
Ocean view dining room - seating for 12

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, American Beach
  • Place, The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach
  • Place, Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 3 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

3 Double Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fernandina Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in American Beach, a neighbourhood in Fernandina Beach. Plantation Artists' Guild & Gallery and Fernandina Little Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Palmetto Walk Shopping Village and Shoppes At Amelia Concourse. Amelia Island Nature Center and Island Falls Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Fernandina Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • American Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fernandina Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Peters Point Beachfront Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kismet Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Surf Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Amelia Inn Lobby Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaglass at Omni Amelia Island Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Castle | Oceanfront Luxury Beach House | Rooftop Deck pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Castle | Oceanfront Luxury Beach House | Rooftop Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Castle | Oceanfront Luxury Beach House | Rooftop Deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Castle | Oceanfront Luxury Beach House | Rooftop Deck located?

Nestled on the beach, this American Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of American Beach and Spanish Quarter Village. Fernandina Beach and Plantation Artists' Guild & Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the beach! Everyone had their own individual areas to have their own space or mingle with others. View was beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the house was amazing. The home was perfect for our group. The view was absolutely beautiful. We loved everything about the house. The beds were comfortable, the rooms were spacious and we especially enjoyed the living room area adjacent to the master room on the third level. I would definitely recommend this house to my friends and family. Thank you Jenny for letting us stay in your beautiful home, it is absolutely spectacular
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was gorgeous, well stocked, and the location was right on the beach. Construction a going on next door but that was disclosed ahead of time and we really didn’t notice the noise much at all. Definitely somewhere we would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mermaid Castle was perfect. Very well appointed and just as advertised. It was the best stocked kitchen I have ever stayed in. Views were killer, especially from the roof deck. Beds were comfortable and the AC unit worked wonderfully and kept the house very comfortable. I will definitely be back and highly recommend this wonderful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Girls trip

Beautiful house, very clean, well appointed, we had a fabulous time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

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

Rodolfo M.

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

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

Kathy C.

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

Breathtaking views

The photos don’t do it justice. It truly is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

March 2025

Clean; exactly as listedExcellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devora P.

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

Best place we’ve ever booked.

This house is beautiful, well appointed and maintained - the pictures don’t lie. We had 4 couples and everyone had plenty of room. Kitchen & bar is stocked with everything you need, beds are comfortable and bathrooms clean. The mantra for the weekend was “we have to come back - when is our next celebration opportunity”.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

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

Leila S.

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

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

Donna W.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved our stay at the Mermaid castle. The house was beautiful and had amazing views. Its steps from the beach so we were able to be back and forth from the water without breaking a sweat. The host was amazing and responded to questions in a timely manner and even came out to the property for some quick maintenance that was requested. 100% would book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was fantastic! We had a blast at the beach and at the property. The rooms were very well put together and beautiful, as well as all of the amenities. The property owner was also SUPER responsive to us whenever we had a question and was on top of it. We would highly recommend. Erin
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as advertised. Very comfortable and roomy. Very clean and well stocked kitchen. Waking up to view of the ocean every morning was magical! When we headed to the beach it was a short walk over the dunes. Very nice house which provided a very nice getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

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

Outstanding property

First class property that was very enjoyable for our entire family. Views of the beach amazing, watch the sunrise from almost every room, and great decks to have cocktails.Owners great with instructions and touching base to make sure everything was going well with our visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Golf week with couples

Great place to stay. We had 4 couples there for a week. The layout has great views and plenty of space. The owners are very responsive to questions and everything was as expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Highly recommend!

This property was amazing. Beautiful views from all levels. Awesome beach access. Was perfect for our extended family to gather. Property manager was extremely attentive in answering questions, etc. We would definitely stay here again and we would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Work Trip made Fun!

Fantastic house and even better location! The views are stunning and the house is better than advertised. Hosts were quick with communications and the check-in/check-out procedures were a breeze. Would definitely rent again next time we're on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara I.

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

Family New Year

We had a great time celebrating the new year at your property. The house is beautiful in an outstanding location. The home had all the amenities to make our stay comfortable. Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

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

Beautiful property with gorgeous views

This is a beautiful property with gorgeous views! There was plenty of room for our large family group to spread out but also plenty of room for us to gather for meals, conversation, and game time. The roof top deck was perfect for relaxing and for family photos! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook large breakfasts. The property was clean. The host was readily available and responded to messages promptly. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Holiday Get away

The property was great. It was well appointed with an amazing view. It should be noted, however, that there are lots of steps which could be challenging for the elderly and physically challenged individuals. Otherwise it is a perfect getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heinz Juergen G.

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

Anniversary

We were one Family of 11, 7 adults and 4 kids, the house, the floor plan is great for such a huge Family, fantastic ocean views
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill Q.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Barefoot Amelia Beach Rentals

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We are a boutique vacation rental company located on Amelia Island, FL. Our properties are all located along the beach with high-end finishes, plush linens, modern amenities, and the perfect coastal-inspired decor for your vacation!

We live on the island full-time with our kids, Miles and Madelyn, and slightly oversized dog, Duke. Jenny grew up on the island and Matt is from nearby Jacksonville. We spent 7 years in Atlanta before moving back to be closer to family and the beach!

Armed with local knowledge, we are able to provide answers to any of your questions to help make planning and enjoying your stay a breeze. We know that you will fall in love with this little island and everything it has to offer!

- Matt and Jenny

Languages:

English

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