This is our 2nd year renting though Amelia Rentals and Management, not to be mixed up with Amelia…read moreRentals.... We rent for 2 months, our first year there were some major problems but they did get addressed. The condo needed a major upgrade, but the ocean views made up for it. There seems to always be construction going on, so if you need quiet, Beach Walker Villas are not for you. This year ( still at Beach Walker) there were even more complications, that not were not getting resolved, so we went to the owner of the Company and he was great, professional and got things done. BUT they put us in a condo building that was being painted and for the last 6 weeks( we still have 2 weeks to go), starting at 8am, there is the crane that has the constant BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, all day even on some Saturdays. It ruined our stay here. We actually liked rainy days, so we would not have to listen to it. This January they raised the prices by $2000. a month! If you are going to rent Beach Walker Villas, remember they are 44 years old, with major plumbing problems. Our last 2 villas have had stained furniture, mattress pads, carpets etc. This may be the norm for rentals but it surprised us. On the positive side the views, grounds, beach and pool are wonderful!

Property host is unprofessional as is indicated by her response to my review. Every customer should…read morehave the opportunity to rate his/her experience with this company. My experience was not positive. The property host responded with several comments that were not true. It is obvious why this company has a 1.3 rating on Yelp.

I had some business in Jacksonville so my wife came with me so we could make it a getaway weekend…read moreon Amelia Island. I've always wanted to go there so I wasn't going to let this opportunity get away. So I investigated the VRBO. Rentals instead of a hotel. Guess what? I love this program. For a few bucks more you can get a condo with all the comforts of home. It was a last minute booking and they upgraded us to a two bedroom penthouse unit. A couple of advantages. If you get hungry at night, just go to the kitchen and microwave a snack. Coffee anytime you want it, and if the weather turns bad, you're not trapped in a single room. Just a note, weather was fabulous. We had two balconies to watch the sun rise, or to just have a cup of coffee in the morning. Our building was waterfront so it was a very short walk to the beach. They have a pool also for those who prefer a pool instead. We used both the beach and the pool. The complex is gated so it's pretty secure. They provide beach chairs and umbrellas at no additional cost. There's a supermarket just up the road so we stocked up on food and snacks for the weekend before checking in. Overall it was FABULOUS and we already have plans to go back in the winter. Just for the record I'm really starting to hate snow.. Sorry. I suggest Amelia Island Surf & Racket for your next Florida vacation, you will not regret. Just do me a favor , don't go in February, that's when I'm going and I don't want to lessen my odds of getting that penthouse unit again.

Well furnished unit…read more Modern and clean; Full kitchen w/ washer and dryer Ocean views and more; Secure gate access parking; Walking paths thru the trees.

Everything is exactly as they said. The place was very clean and very high-end. Totally enjoyed our…read morestay!

We had a lovely carefree stay with family nearby. Unit had everything we needed. Questions were…read moreanswered immediately. We would use Stay Better again

We had an excellent week at the beach in this uniquely designed beach house. The beach is beautiful…read moreand the house is close to the town for shopping and dining. We used Riptide to set up our chairs and umbrellas every day and it was definitely worth it. I can highly recommend this place for your next beach vacation. For couples or families, this is just the right place for you on this peaceful island. Treat yourself to a relaxing experience in this unique vacation 'lighthouse'. The only vacation accommodation of it's type on the entire East Coast! The deck extends over the beach and wraps 360-degrees around the house. It has a large, combined kitchen, dining room and entertainment area on the first level with wood floors and ceilings. Take the spiral staircase up to the bedrooms on the second level. Perfect for a family vacation or a romantic honeymoon! Bedding, Master: King bed Guest: King bed Guest: King bed Living Room: Captain's bed (sleep 1 adult or 2 kids)

We booked with Mock's via VRBO and two weeks before our stay, Mock's emailed to tell us that our…read morecondo needed repairs and wouldn't be ready in time and offered to rebook in a smaller condo. We let them know it didn't have enough rooms for our family and we needed a refund. They will not respond via emails or phone calls via their answering service and VRBO will not help. SUPER disappointing because we have used Mock's for 30+ years in Amelia Island. Not sure what else to do except have attorney involvement.

This place informed us that they were canceling our reservation we had in place since July of 24…read morefor for July 25, and they informed us only 3 days before our reservations despite knowing that Ocean Place was going to be off limits from construction since May of the same year. We're currently owed thousands of dollars, its been over three weeks, and the owner of this place has yet to return our calls, emails, texts, etc. This business is highly unprofessional, sketchy, and I would run for the hills before booking here again. Sadly, this woman's mother in law is an established real estate agent in FB and does good work but her daughter in law is dragging their name down. A lawsuit is on the way from us if Mock's Amelia Vacations doesn't refund us within the next few days.

great location, perfect location for a family reunion. Service was 5 star and very quick for a…read moreminor problem. My family and I have always rented from Amelia Island Getaways and will definitely do so for future events

My husband and I just stayed with Amelia Island Getaways and stayed at 43 Ocean Place for the…read moresecond time. We had a fantastic time, and the condo is beautiful inside and out! It had all the amenities we needed; it was clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The view was unbeatable (see the photo taken from our place), and being on the second floor was perfect. Thank you for a beautiful experience!

My family and I used to love coming here for years…read more There have been rule changes over the past few years and most recently there was a poolside dress code implemented. My sister and I were dressed in average bikinis for women in our early 20s (nothing too cheeky or revealing but skin was showing). Staff were very quick to politely tell us we were not up to dress code. The staff was polite about it, but the rule itself is old fashioned and not at all with the times. As a young woman its NEAR IMPOSSIBLE to find a quality modest bikini that doesnt show a little butt. Out of touch rules that disproportionately affect women. Very disappointing to see the sexist turn the ocean club has made.

Amelia Island Plantation is a 1,350-acre Florida beach resort. My husband and I stayed here in…read moreearly December and the weather was surprisingly nice, although not nice enough to swim in the water. The area is very remote and quiet. At the resort there are acres of villas, a 3.5 mile strip of private beach and they are completing a second hotel by the end of 2012. The resort does offer a shuttle service so it is easy to get around the resort without jumping into your car. The resort provides many amenities including a spa, gym, hotel pool, restaurants, tennis courts, golf, a few shops. I used the spa during our visit and was disappointed at the lack of amenities at the spa. I was expecting to spend several hours at the spa, but there was no jacuzzi hot tub, steam room or dry sauna so once my spa service was finished I just showered and left. The spa should reduce their prices if they are not going to provide any of these typical spa amenities. I also worked out at the resort's fitness center during my stay. The gym was small, but had a decent selection of weight machines and the cardio equipment included built in tv sets. The locker room amenities were pretty much nonexistent so I ended up not showering in the locker room and took the shuttle back to my room so I could shower there instead. Overall, we had a nice and relaxing vacation and enjoyed being lazy and getting room service, but the area was just a little too quiet for my taste. I would only consider returning to the Amelia Island Plantation if they update and remodel the facilities on-site.

Ornate, luxurious, top notch service, everything you'd expect from a Ritz property…read more Lobby bar - A beautiful living room for hanging out during the day. We arrived at the Ritz too late for dinner anywhere but the lobby bar. Enjoyed several sushi rolls with drinks, each one imaginative fresh and tasty. But some event had recently let out and the lobby bar got crowded and LOUD. I mean over 100db loud (measured). That's the equivalent of enjoying sushi while jackhammers are crushing concrete all around you. Whoa! Ocean front one bedroom suite - Plush, large, comfortable. Curtains blocked most light, but the bright morning sun still peeked in around the edges. Comfortable bed and plenty cold for good sleeping. Two huge TVs. While the only premium feed provided is Netflix, the cable box had been lowered behind the TV in the living room such that it was simple to plug in your own device. If this is by design, kudos to the Ritz. If this was accidental, we feel very fortunate. Awesome to have a second half bath, wish that was an option at more hotels. The main bath, very roomy, with a huge dressing area, was a little odd in that, while there was a door to the toilet, there was no door to the tub/shower. Not a big deal, as it was around a corner providing a little privacy, it's still a weak design decision. Huge balcony with ocean front views that go on forever. A few chairs and a table, but a bit under furnished. Still quite a treat for the view, breeze and privacy. Never even slightly tempted to leave the property during our stay. Over a 4 night stay, we visited nearly every bar and restaurant option, and never felt like we were having to "make do". Pool - the kiddie pool was closed for renovations, so children took over the main pool all day. If you're not a tolerant direct parent, you're not gonna get in that water, if you know what I mean. Overall the pool and chairs were pretty crowded, so almost worth the premium to have rented a cabana for 8-2 one day. Lots more room and comfort, both lounge chairs and couch seating, TV, snacks and drinks.

The Ritz on Amelia Island is old and out dated. I stayed four nights my bill was over 2,400. I did…read morehave 120 food and beverage charge. The room was very dark. Even with curtains pulled back. The light fixtures in bathroom and bedroom were very dull. The shower was terrible, no water pressure no hot water. Like warm showers for four days. The pillows were flat with no support. I came for a meeting. The food was mostly buffet style and like the shower was Luke warm and not hot. The hotel charges a resort fee but there is really no resort to take advantage of. One pool with a lot of kids. Drinks around the pool started at 20.00. I didn't see any going the extra mile. No little extras for the guests. I would not come back to this hotel again

It was for a quick birthday getaway where we could find the beach and take the pups was how we…read morefound this place. Happy we did, too. This is a three story structure and it can get full quickly. We were there for 5 days and we watched folks check in and out for a typical weekend type of stay. Apparently, in looking at their booking calendar, they get and stay booked through the summer, so book early. We stayed on the first level in the A2 unit. The entire unit is tri-plex style with twin entries for the pairs of condo adjacent each other. The unit is almost shotgun style, but you do not have to actually go through each room to get to the next. As you enter, the master is immediately off to the right, then the heating/cooling unit, a second bathroom, and then laundry. The hallway opens to a small dining area and a second bedroom off to the right followed by the kitchen. The second bedroom had a full size bed and an older television. The master had a more updated flat screen television and a king sized bed. The bed had a pillow top attached and we comfortably firm. The master also has an on-suite bathroom and a pretty roomy closet that had a roll-out cot to sleep one more if you must. The kitchen area is pretty nice size and it is open concept into a small living space that has a sofa, love seat, a 50in+ flat screen, with dvd player and cable hookup. There is also Wi-Fi from the same cable provider. Cannot complain about the connectivity at all except that cell service is spotty in the entire area including by the beach. You need to simply walk a bit until you have bars. The kitchen has the basics; coffee maker, cutting board, pots and pans, stoneware, utensils, cups, glasses, etc. There are stools and a nice place for a quick bit as well. As for the experience... The unit is decorated nicely and it was clean with towels and toilet basics stocked. When we arrived, the AC was on and the unit was extremely inviting. Through the back sliding door, this unit opens directly to the beach! Yes, directly. One of the things I found most relaxing, was to have coffee while listening and watching the waves of the Atlantic. Very nice indeed. One of the main things to love about this place is that they are pet lovers. We had our three pups with us and that was really nice. They had never been to the beach before. Two of the three enjoyed the water, while the older pup was having none of it. We did use the TV and DVD. All was in working order. There are a plethora of RedBox rental boxes all over nearby and seem to be pretty well stocked. The sofa and loveseat have seen better days. I have a bad hip and the sofa had me working out my core pretty good getting up from it. Or should I write, getting out of it. I sank pretty good in it. I don't know if it is a common occurrence, but the folks who were staying in the unit above us spent a lot of time walk, or marching, their elephant. Wow, were they loud. Hopefully our next trip there will have softer footed neighbors. The area is a really nice foodie destination. Who knew. Kenny Gilbert's restaurant is on the island and there are some really nice niche places to eat. The unit's owner was pleasant and professional to deal with. We had no issues at all here and I am sure that we will return to this exact condo the next time we want to get away.

There are many rental options through this bussiness. We spent three nights in The Captain's House…read moreon the 3rd floor, unit A3. The unit is shotgun style, and as you walk in the door after taking several flights of stairs you walk down the long hall. On your left is the master bedroom with a private bath. Next is the second bathroom and then the utilities. We got use from the washer and dryer. Next the unit opens into the dining room where the table and rather heavy wood and metal chairs take up most of the space. To the left is the second bedroom and then the kitchen. The furniture in the front living room was comfortable. Ocean view decks are only divided by a wooden railing and the distance of the stairs that led downstairs to the boardwalk out to the beach. If you've got noisy neighbors you'll hear them on the deck. There is free WiFi in the unit, but it's slow. We have Verizon wireless and frequently had irregular and slow service depending on where we stood, time of day and maybe even the alignment of the planets, I don't know. I got use out of the TV in the master bedroom in the evenings when the rest of our small group of four were in the main room watching something else. The curtains in the master bedroom are very sheer and do little to nothing to block out sunlight or keep prying eyes from looking up from the street level if the lights are on inside. We ran out of toilet paper on our second day and there was none to be found in the unit. On our last morning, the plastic toilet arm in the master bath broke. Plastic, really? We lucked out and there was enough laundry soap to do two small loads, but that was it. In the master bedroom we thought that the a/c was rather noisy, but we were tired enough to not let it bother us. Kitchen was adequate but there was little else. Bring your own oil, seasonings.... $200+/night in mid May. Unit is a long 2+ miles from the downtown area so a car is useful. There is a mini mart/gas station several blocks north as well as a park.

DON'T RENT FROM AMELIA ISLAND VACATIONS!!!!…read more Every review said it and we didn't listen. Please listen and don't rent from the Dunlops or anything they touch, including Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Misrepresenting the properties they are renting - check. A cheap hotel is better maintained at a fraction of the price - see pictures. Unresponsive when issues arise - check. Their manager pulled over to text us but could not call us, neither have the Dunlops to date despite multiple attempts. Their employees are leaving them - check. We were told that 2 cleaning people left in the last week and the service person was shocked at the maintenance of our unit. The properties they rent are not safe - check. Our unit had one functioning smoke detector from 2005, exposed wires in the shower, unsecured shower doors and other safety issues. If you don't care about safety, the Dunlops and AIV have you covered! Overall, this is not how to run a business but how to take advantage of people who are on vacation. There are plenty of reputable rental and management companies on Amelia Island and Amelia Island Vacations is not one of them. Do your homework before you put your money, trust and safety in a rental. If I were to do it again on Amelia Island, I would stay away from this group. We wish we would have listened to the reviews as we really loved the area...