Private Beachfront Lighthouse Just Steps to Ocean - Featured on HBO and Dwell

Fernandina Beach, Florida
$871 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

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Bath 2

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

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Featured in Dwell Mag. Welcome to Katie's Light, our classic New England style home in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. Enjoy this 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom beachfront escape with a wrap-around deck and uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean. Only steps to the sand through your own private access through the dunes. Watch the dolphins swim along the coast or walk the Egan's Creek to spot migrating birds. Just 5 minutes to historic downtown with great local restaurants and shopping year round.

Katie's Light is an Amelia Island landmark. Built by wooden-boat builders in the 80s' the home is an homage to the Lighthouses of New England.

The house sits on stilts and has space for up to 4 cars to park. A deck at the bottom of the main stairs has an outdoor shower and foot washing station. Our beach toy cabinet filled with boogie boards, skim boards and various sand-castle building tools is also on the deck for easy beach access.

Up the stairs you will find our 360-degree wrap-around deck with Adirondack chairs and tables, the perfect place to spend the day.

The main floor of the house features an open-floor plan. Inside, the kitchen features a new four-burner stove and oven, large refrigerator and freezer and dishwasher. As fellow coffee lovers we also have included a drip coffee machine, french press and Bialetti Moka pot. The dining room has huge table with seating for 8 to easily get the whole family around.

Downstairs, you will also find our TV and library nook. A 50-inch Samsung smart TV and soundbar is out of the way of the main living space so the house doesn't get taken over if somebody is watching a movie. The nook also holds our library collection with tons of great books including mystery novels, American classics and even our photo books of classic Florida and architecture.

Downstairs also has a half-bath, open living room with a super cozy couch and chairs and desk for writing emails if you need. With wifi speeds of 600mb download streaming and work is easy.

A center spiral staircase connects the upstairs where the three bedrooms are. All three bedrooms have king-sized beds. One bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. The other two rooms share a bathroom. We've recently renovated and put all high-end bedding, linens and furniture in.

Beach front living at it's best. One of the coolest and most original homes on the island.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • corey h.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    House was a really clean nice place they should just let you know its not really insulated that well. When we arrived it was 50 in the house and never raised above 56 on first floor 2nd floor was nice and toasty. Thermostat is definitely in wrong spot clear as day. Other than that amazing place truly. I wonder how it will be in summer heat. There poor power bill must be ridiculous.

  • Mrs. C.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    my husband, another couple and myself stayed here for New Year’s Eve for four days. The place was very clean and close to the ocean. We spent most of our days shark tooth hunting. And visited the local town for wonderful meals, We hope to return one day.

  • Lisa R.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    House was clean and cozy. Location is fantastic. Neighbors were all quiet. Wonderful vacation spot.

  • Melissa H.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    We loved every minute of it but If you have a toddler I do not recommend because of the spiral staircase. It was scary going up and down with the baby.

  • Christian C.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    The location was great, the house was amazing, and the price was worth every bit of it. I will definitely be staying here again.

  • Barbara A.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    We had a great stay! The property manager was completely proactive in making sure our stay was pleasant and comfortable. She completely understood that our stay would be impacted by a city lead work project occurring. She immediately contacted us, offered her apologies abs made sure we were still okay with moving fairways with our reservation. I would absolutely recommend reserving this home for your next vacation! Thanks again for a wonderful stay.

  • Bobby H.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    We have been staying at Katies light for over 20 years, it's always been a great stay -perfect beach close to the village and its attractions/restaruants

  • Tammy P.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 8, 2024

    This property was an excellent stay. Host communicate well, check in was smooth, property was exactly as advertised, and location was amazing! Hope to have to opportunity to come back and stay again.

  • Bobby H.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    We stayed for 3 weeks everything was absolutely perfect. This is about our 10th stay over 17 years. As usual…. Wonderful to be on the beach in this cozy place.

  • Vicki R.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    2 nights was not enough time to enjoy this experience named after a New York lighthouse keeper Mind the Light, Kate. From 1890 to 1919, Kate Walker did the work of 3 men as she saved many lives from being shipwrecked. Her life was hard unlike the comfortable, well appointed quasi replica with outstanding view of beach and ocean. Travelers will be transported.

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