Florida House Inn - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Florida House Inn: A Historic Gem in Fernandina Beach

Located at 22 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, the Florida House Inn is a prime example of southern hospitality and charm. This historic inn has been welcoming guests since 1866 and offers a unique blend of luxury and history.

Specialties: Hotel, Bar, Event venue, Restaurant.

The inn boasts 24 beautifully appointed guest rooms, each with its own unique character and charm. Many of the rooms feature private balconies overlooking the picturesque streets of the historic district. Guests can start their day with a delicious breakfast in the restaurant, or unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar.

In addition to its accommodations, the Florida House Inn also offers a variety of event spaces for weddings, receptions, and other special occasions. With its stunning architecture and picturesque setting, the inn provides the perfect backdrop for any celebration.

Location: Nestled in the heart of Fernandina Beach's historic district, the Florida House Inn is just a short walk from many of the area's top attractions, including the Amelia Island Museum of History and the Fernandina Beach Marina.

Amenities:

• 24 beautifully appointed guest rooms
• On-site restaurant and bar
• Event spaces for weddings and special occasions
• Free Wi-Fi
• Pet-friendly

Phone: 9044913322

Website: floridahouseinn.com

Opinions: This company has 269 reviews on Google My Business. With an average rating of 4/5, guests consistently praise the inn's beautiful architecture, friendly staff, and central location.

One guest remarked, The history of this building and the location are a perfect match for a very warm and welcoming experience all the way around. Another guest noted that the inn's staff go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Average opinion: The Florida House Inn has earned a stellar reputation for its combination of historic charm, modern amenities, and exceptional service. With its convenient location and variety of amenities, the inn is the perfect choice for anyone looking to experience the best of Fernandina Beach.

👍 Reviews of Florida House Inn

ASA B.

4/5

The closes you can get to feeling like you are a local living in the historic district! The history of this building and the location are a perfect match for a very warm and welcoming experience all the way around. The Manager was very friendly, and I really enjoyed chatting with her. We would love to come back here again! There are two balconies one on the front and one on the back, and they are large and offer the perfect view of the surrounding historic district. I wish we could go back again and stay another night tonight!

Bonnie B.

3/5

I really wanted to absolutely love this place… the inn was definitely historic, quaint and so cute but the rooms were in need of updates and a good deep cleaning. The mattress was the worst! It was not supportive and squeaked with every little movement. The location was fantastic BUT it is right next to the Green Turtle Bar which plays outdoor music and brings in lots of people so if you don’t want to have music playing in the background all night and feel weird about having a boatload of strangers right outside all hours then choose elsewhere! We loved it! My fave part was that right outside our room was a balcony that overlooked the bar and the stage!
I feel like service at check in was minimal. But at least it was quick. Then I don’t recall seeing any staff at all the rest of our stay so luckily we are low key and low maintenance. The restaurant in the inn has great reviews but it did not leave much of an impression on me as there is so much else in Fernandina/Amelia that is must do! The courtyard was gorgeous and we had to touch the topless mermaid’s boobs on the fountain! Overall, we enjoyed our stay but mainly because we spent most of our time outside of our room. The room itself was eh.
Parking was also limited and not guaranteed! Some of the spots that were there are also difficult to get into or out of especially with a large vehicle.

Pam S.

5/5

We love staying at The Florida House Inn. We are repeating customers each year. The location is perfect for strolling around town. Julie is great. She works hard to make sure your needs are met and that you enjoy your stay. Highly recommend.

Teresa F.

2/5

The property was very nice. Once we arrived they upgraded us to a larger room at no extra cost, which was appreciated. We never utilized the breakfast or the restaurant so I really cannot comment on either of those. However, we tried to utilize the Mermaid Bar which we were told opens at 5:30, we showed up just a few minutes before opening, the door was opened so we went in, looked around at the decor and stopped for a moment to watch a second of the football game that was on the TV, and a gentleman walked in somewhat aggressively and asked if he could help us, we said we were there for a drink and then was informed that the bar wasn’t going to be opened until maybe 6:30….that whole exchange made us feel very uncomfortable as if we were doing something wrong. Needless to say, we never went back to that bar during our entire stay. We probably would not stay here again.

Miriam R.

Location is the positive aspect of the Florida House Inn, as it is located in the center of town and in walking distance to the boat landing.||But the Inn needs an update in service, rooms and attitude.|In Sept 2024, we picked this property as we were scheduled to meet on Dec 27th with friends who were on American Cruise ship. The walk from the Inn to the pier is less than 5 minutes.|From the time we booked to the day we arrived, the Inn never reached out to us nor responded to our calls or emails. Since we were delayed in arriving for the 3 pm check in, we called from the road and luckily, Julie, the innkeeper answered the phone and confirmed our room would be ready.||When we arrived the Innkeeper was busy on the phone and a man took us to the room and gave us the standard welcome envelope and the keys. We were advised about the complimentary breakfast scheduled for 8:30 AM.||The rooms are simply furnished - in our room we had a bed, 2 end tables, TV linked to Roku, and a bench at the foot of the bed, and a wardrobe. The toilet is in tiny room with tiny wash basin and the shower is along a wall of the room.|We questioned the cleanliness of the room as we noticed black mold on the lower part shower wall, on the shower head.|We opted not to sleep under the covers and slept in our clothes as the room was cold and we were unsure on the wall unit for heating.|The wooden floor could use refinishing.|The major negative: our room was adjacent to the Green Turtle Tavern courtyard with live music that played to midnight and the guests who sang, spoke in loud voices or hang out by the balcony of our room and continued their loud conversations.|The complimentary breakfast scheduled at 8:30 AM was basic - coffee juice fruits and freshly baked quiches, served rather hurriedly by the innkeeper and her staff.|We stayed one night and that was enough for the experience.

Happiness790339

Historic house in the center of the tourist area. Bars with bands all around the inn. A variety of rooms available. Ours was small, musty, noisy and had mildew or mold on the ceiling. |If you can overlook some much needed maintenance issues, the setting is interesting.

Darline K.

5/5

My husband and I spent 2nights for my birthday . I found the inn charming and the staff so kind and helpful. We had a long fun conversation with the inn keeper at breakfast. We are planning a return trip soon. Bob and Darline Kanar from Michigan.

Joan S.

Julia, the manager, was the perfect hostess. I started each day with my coffee on the front porch. There is free coffee and water all day in the front room with comfy couches. Breakfast is at 8:30 and includes fresh, flaky danish, a delicious egg dish, and so much more. The location is the perfect place to explore if you are walking. We parked in the private lot and didn't need our car until we left. There is a bar for the perfect ending with live music next door. We took our own beverage and had a private party on one of the several patio's. The beds are soft and the pillows are fluffy. The shower is big enough for two. I'll bring my husband on my next visit.Julia recommended several places to visit, including the local craft fair. It was a fantastic trip and I'm already planning my next visit. Julia went the extra mile to be sure that each quest was treated like family.