USA - Amelia, Fl. Northeast of Jacksonville

United States - Florida - Fernandina Beach

Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,Coming in front door, ahead of you is our Big Room
Coming in front door, ahead of you is our Big Room
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,Off to the left is our coffee/wine space - with TV
Off to the left is our coffee/wine space - with TV
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,A view of coffee/wine space+dining area & kitchen
A view of coffee/wine space+dining area & kitchen
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,Our much-loved galley kitchen.
Our much-loved galley kitchen.
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,View frm kitchen.MBR is behind door near fireplace
View frm kitchen.MBR is behind door near fireplace
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,As you walk into master bedroom
As you walk into master bedroom
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,Piano + hall to guest rooms, guest bath
Piano + hall to guest rooms, guest bath
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,Guest room
Guest room
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,Office/guest room.  Murphy bed at left
Office/guest room. Murphy bed at left
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,another view of ofc/guest rm. Bed on opposite wall
Another view of ofc/guest rm. Bed on opposite wall
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,Front hall, 2nd office behind french doors.
Front hall, 2nd office behind french doors.
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,Daybed in 2nd ofc becomes 2 twins or king. Comfy!
Daybed in 2nd ofc becomes 2 twins or king. Comfy!
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,The front of our house - with its welcoming porch!
The front of our house - with its welcoming porch!
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,Ah, but look at our back veranda.  In the shade...
Ah, but look at our back veranda. In the shade...
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,More of our veranda.  In the sun this time.
More of our veranda. In the sun this time.
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,Jim and I celebrating a happy occasion
Jim and I celebrating a happy occasion
Home exhange in,United States,Fernandina Beach,Me proving I'm still mobile at 88!
Me proving I'm still mobile at 88!
  • Sleeping capacity8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Pet Care Needed

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

First things first. I have two cats, so if you are allergic.... aaaah, we probably would't be a good fit.

Our home, built in 2005, is warm and welcoming -- with an open floor plan. Filled with antique, and not-so-antique furnishings.

We can accommodate 8, with a bit of a squeeze. King in master bedroom, queen in guest room, fab murphy bed in one office, comfy daybed in second office. Daybed makes into king or 2 twins.

Our covered veranda at the back of my home is the perfect spot to enjoy every part of each day - from morning coffee to afternoon tea to a bedtime nightcap. The front porch is the perfect place to say hello to neighbors out walking their dogs while you are enjoying the afternoon sun. Or morning shade.

The little town I live in--Fernandina Beach, Florida--is the second oldest city in the country. St. Augustine, our neighbor to the South, is the oldest. Fernandina Beach is the only incorporated part of Amelia Island.

Fernandina's historic downtown (covering a 50-block area) is full of charm, gas lanterns, and Victorian homes. Even some cobblestones. And the shrimp boats which have defined our heritage for many a year are still here and serving us daily. Side by side with the charter boats (fishing and sightseeing excursion opportunities abound). There are even pelicans at the right time of year. The beaches aren't crowded. And traffic is generally a non-issue. Heaven! For more information about our island, do check https://read.nxtbook.com/amelia_island/visitorguide/visitor_guide_2019/index.html

The eating opportunities also abound whether you want to try breakfast in a converted gas station, or dinner in elegant surroundings. Our current favorites are listed in the Welcome Book that you will find upon your arrival.

Meanwhile, the ocean is just a 4 minute drive over to the East side of the island. What more could anyone ask for!

For those who prefer some city lights on their holiday, downtown Jacksonville is less than 45 minutes away -- the airport only 35. And Disney World just three hours. We have Cape Canaveral (the Kennedy Space Center) to the South, Okefeenokee to the Northwest, and Savannah and Charleston to the North.

A car is needed when staying at our home. And my much beloved 2002 Honda CRV is tuned up and ready for you! Though it will be 20 years old in 2022, it's in great shape. Probably because my kids are now into their 50's and too old to spill soft drinks and ice cream all over the interior. And also because I drive it less than 5000 miles per year.

I, also, am in great shape even though I will be 90 this year (2021.) But please don't faint or give yourself a coronary at the thought of me driving your car. If you offer a car exchange, that is. At least one of the 50+'s in the family will be traveling with me and will do all the driving when it comes to your mobile. Even though I AM a superb driver.

Jim and I completed 23 exchanges. And loved each and every one. I, in the summer of 2019, set off for my first exchange without Jim after his death in 2017. An entirely different experience but a blast just the same. And that's because 7 family members were able to join me in Spain during the month I was there.

I don't have any exchanges scheduled for 2022. Yet. Though I would love to go to Greece. Or Sicily. Or Southern Italy. Or who knows, maybe to your country, instead. By spring, the ocean water here is just right, and the weather warm, but not scorching. So do think of us when you are planning your spring holiday. Or holiday any other part of the year. No matter where your home is located. We're flexible regarding exchange times and places.

You will note that I have clicked the 'wheelchair accessible" and "access for the disabled" boxes under amenities. Though my home isn't wheelchair accessible from the outside, I know we can borrow/rent a ramp to make it so. There are two steps from the garage to the veranda. Those steps aren't deep enough to accommodate a wheelchair. So that is where my thinking "we can borrow/rent a ramp" comes into play. There is one step from the veranda to the inside. And I have a ramp for that step. All doors (inside and outside) are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair, and there are many (an abundance actually) of safety rails in the master bath. And there's plenty of floor space which doesn't have carpets on it - to make pushing a wheelchairs easier. So, let's talk if you need a wheelchair accessible exchange home!

I also clicked the "family room/play room" box. Mainly because I consider my whole home a family room/play room. The main 30'X30' family area includes a piano, more than ample sit-around-the-fireplace space, a dining table space, and a morning room TV space. Along with 5 and a half foot long desk overlooking the garden. I'm sitting here, right now, thinking of the many evenings (after a day in the sun) there have been a couple somebodies in the kitchen cooking, others at the table eating, and a group playing cards in front of the fireplace, while some poor soul is trying to watch the news on TV as the piano is being played. The "news watcher(s)," by the way, soon have headphones on and a laptop in front of him/her/them. Or takes up reading a book. Or moves to the desk where a jigsaw puzzle is spread out.

Our backyard is fenced so privacy is guaranteed when sitting on the veranda. But truly secluded we are not. I live in Amelia Park, a collection of friendly neighbors who easily wave and chat with each other when we are out for walks in the neighborhood. Or sitting on our front porches.

I have a few things (like a wooden train set) for small children, and loads of boardgames for youngsters and adults of all ages. Baby equipment includes a port-a-bed, car seat, and booster seat. And a small handful of baby toys.

Type

House - single floor/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Access for the disabled
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Cleaning service available
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Furnished with Antiques
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Baby Equipment
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • Piano
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)
  • Family Room / Playroom

Extras

  • Babysitter available
  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Seaside

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Quiet, friendly neighborhood, within walking or biking distance of grocer, post office, druggist - and most importantly, a bookstore! Story and Song Bookshop. We have two live theatres in town, and a multitude of annual events to celebrate local and national/international musicians, artists, authors, craftspeople, antique and classical car enthusiasts - the list goes on and on.

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving / Surfing
  • Windsurfing

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Though I checked outdoor plant care needed, hopefully our irrigation system will be doing its job and there won't be any extra watering needed. But should our irrigation system act up, I have a splendid irrigation system repair person who can fix it.

Also, I much prefer exchanging with families who agree that our own cleaning persons will (at our own expense) have our homes spic and span before the exchange family arrives, and will do likewise before the we owners return. None of us needs to be pushing a hoover around or changing beds as we are trying to get off to an early morning flight.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Pet Care Needed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
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