Fairbanks House, Amelia Island, Florida
Amelia Island Florida Bed and Breakfast near Historic Fernandina Beach
Selected as one of the "Top 10 Affordable Luxury Inns" by Country Inns Magazine, THE FAIRBANKS HOUSE is an upscale Bed and Breakfast listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the Historic District of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. The house is a beautiful Italianate villa built in 1885 with piazzas, swimming pool, and beautiful gardens. All the 9 rooms and suites in the main house are individually decorated with antiques, oriental rugs, and period pieces. The cottages have a more casual decor with white wicker and floral prints. Four-poster king, queen and twin beds are available. Each room has a private bath with Jacuzzi, shower or claw-foot tub. In addition, all rooms have cable TV, telephones, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Other guest amenities include use of the bicycles and beach chairs. A full gourmet breakfast is served each morning in the formal dining room or on the porch overlooking the courtyard. Each evening a social hour is hosted where guests may enjoy complimentary refreshments and appetizers. For the overall comfort of the guests THE FAIRBANKS HOUSE is a completely non-smoking property, including the grounds.
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Owners: Bill and Theresa Hamilton
Open Since: 1994
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
Travel Agent Commission Offered: 10
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 12
Location: In small town, On wooded site and On island
Amenities: Air conditioning, Telephone in room, Television in room, Fireplace in room, Antiques, Canopy beds, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Patio, Balcony, Room with scenic view, Gift shop on site, No smoking, Meeting rooms/facilities, Suites available, Guest cottages available, Lake/riverfront access, Swimming pool, Hot tub/jacuzzi, Therapeutic massage, In-room or on-deck coffee/tea service, Evening dessert/cordials/hors d'oeuvres and Guest-accessible kitchen facilities
Sight-Seeing: Historical site/district
Water Sports: Sailboat rentals, Kayak rentals, Swimming and Fishing charters
Other Sports: Golf, Tennis and Horseback riding
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Shopping district, Theatre and Movie cinemas
Out In Nature: Parks, Nature preserves, Birdwatching and Beach
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
Professional Association of Innkeepers International, * + Select Registry (formerly Independent Innkeepers Association), * ABBA A+, * Mobil 3 Star, * Inn Route A+
Area Attractions:
13 miles of pristine beaches, Fort Clinch State Park, Historic Fernandina Beach, 5 Golf Courses, Amelia Island Museum, Intracoastal
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 5 miles of Fairbanks House.
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