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The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach

2.0 star property
Holiday home in Fernandina Beach with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Nestled on tranquil Amelia Island, The Blue Whale offers a charming retreat for beach lovers. Unwind in the fully fenced yard or enjoy alfresco dining on the patio with family and friends. With a comfortable living room, fully equipped kitchen, and cozy bedrooms, this pet-friendly home is perfect for making unforgettable memories.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61208 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach

Holiday home in Fernandina Beach with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Stay Better Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,208 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 - 30

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

877092

About the area

Map
Fernandina Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Fernandina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Clinch State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Amelia Island Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Seaside Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moon River Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar & Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Amelia Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tasty's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Timoti's Seafood Shak - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fernandina Beach and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park. Fort Clinch State Park and Amelia Island Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Blue Whale - Just Blocks to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Lovely House! Steps to Beach!

We loved our stay at the Blue Whale Cottage! The location couldn’t have been better—just steps from the beach, which made morning walks and sunset strolls incredibly easy and enjoyable. The cottage was super clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It’s also pet-friendly, which was a huge plus for us. Our pups felt right at home! The neighborhood was peaceful, and we were close to great local spots for dining and exploring. We would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend for a relaxing, beachy escape!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Great location

The house was clean and great location. Accessible for my son who is a full time wheelchair user. Would have loved to have had a sink that he could have roll up under to wash his hands. There was no iron even though that was listed on the description. It would have been nice to have better fans in the bedrooms and tvs in the bedrooms. Location to the beach was great. All over, very happy with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Cute, comfy, quality stay

Great location! Nice yard and comfy home for a good price! Walk to beach, park, restaurants. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STUART C.

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

Great House

Fresh remodel, great location and great host. What more do you want? Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred Q.

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

Review from the guinea pigs

My wife and I were the first people to stay at this property so we were in fact the guinea pigs who tried things out first. Other than a few initial hiccups, we can wholeheartedly recommend this property. The rep from Stay Better Vacations had to come over and set up the TV since the owner's password had not yet been entered for the U Tube TV. We also had to be directed to the location of the beach towels (under the bench in the entranceway). The house was spic and span and was ready for its first guests. One of the main reasons we chose this property is because it was dog friendly. We brought our golden retriever who just loves the beach. The house has a fenced in side yard that was very convenient to let Kirby out to go to the bathroom (don't worry SBV, we poopy scooped). The family room was spacious. The couch was not particularly comfortable but the other chairs in the room were quite comfortable for TV viewing. The kitchen was well stocked although we would recommend adding some wine glasses. The beds were quite comfortable. The bathrooms were nice and functional. Since you had to open the high gate to access the property, we had a real sense of privacy while at the house. We were not disturbed by outside noises such as barking dogs (except for Kirby but he really doesn't bark very much) or by exterior voices like you might in a condo. The proximity of the house to the beach can't be beat. You are literally two blocks and a five minute walk from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ireland T.

Clean, comfortable and convenient!

The Blue Whale was great! A quick walk to the beach, and great chairs and beach towels provided for an easy trip. Everything was clean and comfortable, we were able to feel right at home even though we only stayed a few days. It's also a short drive from down town Amelia Island which makes going out for a nice dinner convenient as well. Will definitely stay here again!