AMELIA ISLAND WILLIAMS HOUSE, Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Williams House - A historic bed and breakfast with Victorian charm, lush gardens, and proximity to Fernandina Beach attractions

Amelia Island Williams House, a 2-star bed and breakfast rated 8.6/10 on Booking.com, occupies an 1856 Antebellum mansion in Fernandina Beach's Historic District. The property features 11 guest rooms across three buildings-Williams House, Hearthstone House, and Carriage House-each with private baths, antique furnishings, and amenities like smart TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Keurig coffee stations. Guests enjoy a two-course gourmet breakfast served in the dining room, with ingredients sourced from the on-site kitchen garden. Outdoor amenities include a pool, hot tub, hammock, and shaded gazebo, while the grand porches offer relaxation amid Spanish moss-draped live oaks. The inn is within walking distance of Fernandina Beach's shops, galleries, and the Amelia Island Lighthouse. ADA-accessible accommodations are available in the Carriage House, featuring a wheelchair-friendly entrance and bathroom.

Pros

The historic 1856 mansion features original details like crystal chandeliers, stained glass windows, and hand-carved mantels.

Outdoor amenities include a pool, hot tub, and shaded gazebo in lush gardens with century-old live oaks.

Walking distance to Fernandina Beach's attractions, including galleries, shops, and the Amelia Island Lighthouse.

Gourmet two-course breakfast with ingredients from the on-site kitchen garden.

ADA-accessible room with exterior ramp and adapted bathroom in the Carriage House.

Cons

Some rooms require climbing stairs (up to 22 steps in the Williams House).

Limited on-site parking.