The Addison On Amelia is located in the Historic District of Fernandina Beach, just a short stroll to shopping, great restaurants, eclectic art galleries and the marina. Just a short walk from the Inn is something for everyone including a day at the spa, eco-tours of the rivers and marshes, shopping, skippered sailing cruises, fine dining and casual lunches, live music in the local bars, the Farmer's Market on Saturday and so much more.

The Inn itself is comprised of three buildings that surround a central courtyard with a three-tier fountain as the centerpiece. Several rooms have porches overlooking the courtyard that offer a pleasant spot for a glass of wine or early morning cup of fresh coffee. The courtyard verandah is where your Innkeepers host the afternoon Happy Hour.

The main building was built in 1876 and was originally a private home for merchant Frank Simmons. The building has undergone several renovations but has kept the original architectural style and details that still make it a great home. The inn has the original heart-of-pine floors, 11 foot ceilings and 5 fireplaces (now decorative fireplaces). The guest bathrooms are much larger than are found in century homes. Renovations have allowed for bathrooms with a mix of soaking tubs, jetted tubs, large separate showers and places for elegant accent pieces.

The main dining room, the kitchen and the innkeeper's quarters are also located in the main house. Your innkeepers are on-site and available to assist you at any time, whether you forgot to pack your razor, want a late night cup of coffee or just want restaurant recommendations.

The other two houses on the property were built in 1996 and the architect did a wonderful job of integrating the new buildings with the style of the original house. Each of the guest rooms has hardwood floors, individually controlled air conditioning units and many of the rooms have a porch overlooking the courtyard. The bathrooms in these two newer buildings offer either oversized jetted tubs, one-person jetted tubs, showers or deluxe spa showers. Two of the courtyard rooms have private decks overlooking the historic homes of Ash Street and one of the rooms is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. Which is which? Check out the room descriptions to see which room is right for you.

The three buildings are connected by way of boardwalks and brick pathways that flow through the meticulously landscaped courtyard. Three large oak trees provide noon-day shade for the courtyard while a large crepe myrtle tree frames the courtyard entrance.