Florida House Inn

Serving Visitors to Florida Since 1857

The Florida House Inn offers you a charming escape from a hectic, hurry-up world. Here the pace is easy - as active or relaxed as you choose. The accommodations are romantic and timeless, the service friendly and attentive. Regardless of the occasion - vacation, honeymoon, anniversary or getaway weekend - Florida House will provide you with a most enjoyable experience. The Florida House Inn, located in the very heart of the Fernandina Beach Historic District, is Florida's oldest surviving hotel. Come experience Historic Charm, Small Hotel Privacy, and Bed and Breakfast Hospitality.

Location
Our location is ideal for exploring the historic Victorian seaport village. Walk or bicycle through the 30 block historic district. Browse and shop in a variety of quaint stores, antique shops and restaurants along Centre Street, our main thoroughfare.

The shrimp docks and marina are just a three minute walk from the inn. The marina offers charter fishing, boat rentals, and a chance to see dolphins and sea turtles playing in the Amelia River. In the evening, magnificent sunsets silhouette the shrimp fleet as it returns with the day's catch.

The Atlantic Ocean and wide, spectacular beaches lie less than two miles to the east of the historic district. Swimming, surming, beachcombing and shelling are favorite activities. You can visit Fort Clinch, a Civil War fort and State Park, complete with historic reenactments and monthly candlelight tours. The surrounding park has miles of nature trails, tree lined roads and a fishing pier.

And of course there's great golf and tennis just a few minutes drive from the inn. Our acclaimed resort island truly has something for everyone. We invite you to experience all of Amelia Island and vacation in history while you relax with the comforts of the present at the Florida House Inn.

Accommodations
bed1.gif (32910 bytes)Originally, Florida House had 25 rooms and no indoor plumbing. Without sacrificing its historic charm, we now offer nine comfortable bedrooms and two suites, all with private baths. Six rooms have working fireplaces, two have old fashioned claw-footed tubs and two have large jacuzzi tubs. All accommodations 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 th at await you. The only worldly intrusions are a television and telephone in each room, but many of our guests happily ignore both.



Meals
Rates include fully cooked breakfast each morning.

Amenities
The inn 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 200 year old oak tree, camellia bushes and soft breezes... a small pub for cocktails, conversation and a friendly game of darts.

Awards and recognition
The Florida House Inn, located in the very heart of the Fernandina Beach Historic District, is Florida's oldest surviving hotel. We are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Children: welcome

Smoking: All of our guest rooms are non-smoking. Smoking is permitted on our covered porches, patio, and in our pub.

Pets: permitted with prior arrangements.

Rates: $69-159

Payment: Major credit cards, Personal checks, travelers check or cash