1857 Florida House Inn, Amelia Island, Florida
Amelia Island Florida Bed and Breakfast near Cumberland Island Seashore
Serving travelers and visitors to Florida since 1857, the Florida House is the oldest Hotel in the State. Restored and Renovated in 1991, from the original 25 rooms we now offer 15. Most rooms have working fireplaces and two person Jacuzzi tubs. Antiques and reproduction furniture, quilts, original heart-pine floors, and porch rockers are waiting for your arrival.
Come join those who have stayed before-- Rockefellers, Carnagies, U.S. Grant, Jose Marti and many other famous and infamous characters. Our Dining Room dates from 1865, and serves in the original Boarding-House Style from heaping platters and bowls all filled with delicious Souther Cooking. Our English-Style Pub with a wood burning fireplace, features a full Wine List, Cocktails and over 100 beers from around the world. We would welcome YOUR visit to our ISLAND and INN.
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Owners: Bob and Karen Warner, Innkeepers
Open Since: 1857
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Diner's Club, American Express and Carte Blanche
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
Travel Agent Commission Offered: 10
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 15
No. of Rooms With Shared Bath: 0
Dates Closed, if Any: Open Year Round
Location: In small town, Near beach and On island
Amenities: Air conditioning, Telephone in room, Television in room, Fireplace in room, Antiques, Down comforters, Canopy beds, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Picnic baskets, Box lunches, Banquet facilities, Patio, Balcony, Room with scenic view, Private porch, Gift shop on site, Designated smoking, Pets allowed, Children possible, Meeting rooms/facilities, Suites available, Lake/riverfront access, Laundry facilities, Hot tub/jacuzzi, Brass beds, In-room or on-deck coffee/tea service, Evening dessert/cordials/hors d'oeuvres, Coffee and tea tray in bed before breakfast, Limited handicapped/wheelchair access, Restaurant on site and Whirlpool/spa in-room
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Art galleries and Historical site/district
Water Sports: Kayak rentals, Swimming, Canoe rentals, Innertube rentals and Fishing charters
Other Sports: Golf, Hunting and Tennis
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Shopping district, Theatre and Bars/night clubs
Out In Nature: Bike trails, Hiking trails, Parks, Nature preserves, Birdwatching, Stargazing and Beach
Rides & Tours: Horse-drawn carriage rides, Plantation tours, Swamp tours, Whale watching, Scenic airplane flights, Excursion boats/cruises, Wilderness cruises and Balloon rides
Miscellaneous: Whirlpool/spa in-room
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
* AAA--3 Diamonds, * Mobil Travel Guide-3 Stars, * Inn Route--A+, * Florida Bed and Breakfasts & Inns-A+, * Superior Small Lodgings-A+, * Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Association
Area Attractions:
Cumberland Island National Seashore, Ft. Clinch State Park, Big Talbot Island State Park, Little Talbot Island State Park, Timucuan Ecological National Park, Amelia Island State Recreation Area
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 20 miles of 1857 Florida House Inn.
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