Search bed and breakfast inns and read reviews on iloveinns.com
I Love Inns Bed and Breakfast Directory

The Fairbanks House

The Fairbanks House

227 S 7th St
Amelia Island, FL 32034
United States of America

(904) 277-0500
(888) 891-9939

 

Circa 1885. The living and dining room fireplace tiles of this Italianate-style mansion bring to life scenes from Shakespeare's works and "Aesop's Fables." Other features include polished hardwood floors, intricately carved moldings and eight other fireplaces that grace spacious rooms. Each of the guest rooms is furnished with a four-poster or canopied king, queen or twin bed, Jacuzzi and clawfoot tubs or showers. Guests can step outside to enjoy an inviting courtyard, swimming pool and gardens bursting with roses, palms and magnolias. The Fairbanks House was named Florida's "Most Sophisticated and Romantic Bed & Breakfast" by The Best Romantic Escapes in Florida. The inn is a smoke-free property, which includes the grounds.

For more information visit their website:
The Fairbanks House



Customer Reviews

Overall
5 hearts

5 based on

1
 review

Service
Condition
Cleanliness
Room Comfort
Location

 Previous 17 Total Images Next 

Rates

$175 to $395

Payment types accepted include Visa, Travelers Checks, American Express, Personal Checks, Master Card and Discover.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Wine

Events Hosted

  • Meetings
  • Reunions
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Getaways
  • Elopements

Available Food Service

  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Early Coffee/Tea

Other Activities

  • Water Sports
  • Tennis
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Bicycling
  • Beaches
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Restaurants

On-Site Spa Services

  • Body Scrubs
  • Body Wraps
  • Cosmetics
  • Facials
  • Fitness Center
  • Hair Care
  • Manicures/Pedicures
  • Massages
  • Private Trainer
  • Water Therapies
  • Waxing
  • Yoga/Meditation

Off-Site Spa Services Available

Nearby Recommended Spas

Magna Salon
www.magnasalon.com

The Spa at Amelia Island Plantation
www.spaamelia.com

The Spa at the Ritz Carlton
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/AmeliaIsland/Spa/Default.htm

Innkeeper(s)

Bill & Theresa Hamilton

Rooms

This property has 12 total guest accommodations with private bath, 10 with fireplaces, 3 total suites, including 2 two-bedroom suites, 3 cottages and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Twin, Queen and King.

Amenities In Room

  • Hair Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Coffeemaker
  • Clock Radio
  • Central Air
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable TV
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Reading Lamps
  • Telephone
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

Amenities On Site

  • Library
  • Gift Shop
  • Fireplace
  • Fax
  • DVD
  • Copy Machine
  • Bicycles
  • Parlor Games
  • Phone
  • Swimming
  • Television
  • Beach Towels
  • Beach Chairs
  • Swimming Pool
  • Social Hour

Visit Website

The Fairbanks House

Map

Location: Ocean Community and Island.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Joe's 2nd Street Bistro, Le Clos, Beech Street.

Romantic Interest

Jacuzzis, king four-poster beds, fireplaces, cottages, pool, gardens

Historic Interest

Historic Awards:

  • City Historical Site (Granted)
  • National Register (Granted)
  • State Historical Site (Granted)
  • National Historical Site (Granted)
  • Local Register (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • City Historical Society
  • Local Historical Society
  • National Trust

Historic sites nearby:

Located in 52-square-block historic district listed on National Register, Fort Clinch State Park (2 miles), Timacuan Indian Preserve (10 miles)

Weather

About Our Rooms

Room 1

1st floor, Queen bed, candles in carved soapstone fireplace, bathroom with walk-in shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s library

Type of bed: Queen

 

Room 2

Room 21st floor, Queen and twin bed, candles in fireplace, bathroom with walk-in shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s guest room

Rates: $195 - $245

 

Room 3

Room 31st floor suite, King bed, private living room with electric fireplace, private porch overlooking gardens, private entrance, bathroom with two-person Jacuzzi with arched windows overlooking gardens, separate walk-in shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, refrigerator, 1800s original kitchen, pantry and porch

 

Room 4

Room 42nd floor suite, King canopy bed, private living room with electric fireplace, private porch overlooking gardens, kitchen, bathroom with two-person Jacuzzi with shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, microwave, fridge, iron 1800s Nanny's quarters and children's playroom

 

Room 5

Room 52nd floor suite, four-poster King bed, large sitting area with electric fireplace, sunroom with view of gardens, bathroom with Victorian clawfoot soaking tub with overhead shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, refrigerator 1800s daughter's bedroom and possible nursery

 

Room 6

Room 62nd floor, four-poster King bed, candles in fireplace, loveseat, bathroom with very large bathroom, two-person Jacuzzi with shower, electric fireplace next to Jacuzzi, lovely windowseat, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron 1800s Mr. Fairbanks' bedroom and office

 

Room 7

Room 72nd floor, four-poster King bed, candles in fireplace, cedar closet, bathroom with Victorian clawfoot soaking tub with overhead shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s Mrs. Fairbanks' bedroom

 

Room 8

Room 82nd floor, four-poster King bed, candles in carved soapstone fireplace, bathroom includes Victorian clawfoot soaking tub with overhead shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s Daughter's bedroom

 

Schoolhouse Cottage

Private one-bedroom cottage, King bed, living room, electric fireplace, kitchenette, bathroom includes two-person Jacuzzi with shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s original schoolhouse on the island

 

Servants Quarters Cottage

Servants Quarters CottageFor up to four people, two-bedroom cottage, Queen bed downstairs, two twins or King up, living room, kitchen, bathroom with Victorian clawfoot soaking tub with overhead shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s servants' quarters

 

The Hideaway

Private floor of large cottage, private entrance, King bed, kitchenette, bathroom with large Jacuzzi, separate shower, telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s caretaker's house

Type of bed: King

 

Tower Suite

Room 12 - For up to four people. Tower Suite Living Room, entire third floor of main mansion, 1600 sq. ft. total. King bedroom, Queen bedroom, living room, dining area, kitchen, exclusive access to Tower, extremely private. Bathroom with small Jacuzzi with overhead shower, telephone, cable TV in living room and King bedroom, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron, 1800s third floor playroom and attic, tower lookout

 

Innkeeper Note

Over-sized rooms and suites – some with kitchens and multiple beds – are furnished with a blend of today’s comforts and yesterday’s beauty: king or queen beds, flat panel televisions, movie channels, coffee makers, robes and antiques. Guest baths (all private ensuite) offer showers and Jacuzzi or Victorian soaking tubs as well as earth-friendly amenities. Our cottages are located right behind the main mansion and share common grounds and privileges with main house guests. Two of our extra-large rooms can comfortably accommodate up to five guests.

Visit Our Website

The Fairbanks House

 

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Two nights on weekends, three nights for special events
Children Restrictions:Over 12 only
Cancellation:14 days prior
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

Guest Reviews   |   write a review

At A Glance

100% would stay again
Last reviewed on1/25/2012
add your review
5 of 5 hearts  1 review
  • Excellent
    1
  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Terrible
    0
Beautiful Rooms

The Fairbanks House

5 of 5 hearts
Terry J
1/25/2012

My wife and I have visited the Fairbanks home with Bill and Theresa at least six times, there are so many beautiful rooms we stay in a different one each time

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes (1 votes)
This review is the subjective opinion of an iLoveInns.com user and not of iLoveInns.com or American Historic Inns, Inc.

Publicity and Press Reviews

Country Inns, Veranda, Southern Living, Atlanta Journal, New York Times, Boston Herald, Palm Beach Post, Waters Edge, Orlando Sun Sentinel, Savannah Morning News, Modern Bride, Great Florida Getaways, Amelia Now, Islander, Florida Living, Mother's Day.

Other Ratings: 3 Mobil Stars, iLoveInns Guests

Facebook

Twitter