Green's Light is No More

I am getting ready to deactivate the AirBNB listing for the Lighthouse.  I wanted to preserve the pictures, description and reviews to look back on.

While we had it in the rental market from February through November 2016, we had numerous bookings.  At first, we used ERA to manage the property because the previous owners had used them.  We had 11 ERA bookings totaling 65 nights between 2/26/2016 & 6/4/2016.  We paid ERA a 25% commission on the rentals.

In June, we started managing the property ourselves using AirBNB as our booking engine.  From 6/4/2016 to 11/28/2016, we had 25 AirBNB bookings for a total of 101 nights.  The AirBNB Fee was only 3.6%.

We only had one friend who was a paying guest.  We gave him a 20% friend discount.

We had 16 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 Stars!

From AirBNB:





Amelia/Fernandina Beach Lighthouse Off the Market


Bj
6 guests
2 bedrooms
2 beds
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2 baths
$305 per night
Thank you to all who rented the Lighthouse on AirBNB last year! We have taken it off of the rental market and have decided to live there ourselves. Stay tuned - we will have our condo at Sand Dollar Villas up for rent later this year!
This unique rustic 2 BR 2 BA house on the beach looks like a lighthouse. Watch the sunrise in air conditioned comfort from the bedroom or enjoy the 360 degree view from the top level Crow's Nest. Step off of the back deck right onto the beach!



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The space

You'll really enjoy relaxing in this unique space right on the beach. You can watch the sunrise from your bedroom, have coffee on the back deck, spend the day on the beach or ride your bicycle to town. You can cook in the fully equipped kitchen or eat at one of over 100 restaurants on the island.
Guest access

You have access to the entire home during your stay.
Interaction with guests

I am available via phone or email to help with anything you need.
Other things to note

City of Fernandina Beach Required Resort Rental Dwelling Permit #3189

Amenities

Basic
Air conditioning
Cable TV
Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
TV
Washer In the building, free or for a fee
Wifi Continuous access in the listing
Facilities
Free parking on premises
Dining
Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
Bed and bath
Hair dryer
Safety features
Fire extinguisher

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Common spaces
1 single bed, 1 sofa bed

House Rules
No smoking
Check-in is anytime after 4PM
Check out by 11AM

Cancellations
Strict policy – Free cancellation within 48 hours
Cancel within 48 hours of booking and 14 days before check-in to get a full refund.

Hosted by Bj

Fernandina Beach, Florida, United StatesJoined in November 2015
Bj User Profile
17 Reviews
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We are retired airline employees who love to travel! Favorite destinations (so far) are Venice, Prague, Budapest and Buenos Aires. Our style of traveling doesn't involve a lot of preplanning. We love our flight benefits and find stand-by travel very exciting. Sometimes we just go to the airport and see which flight we can get on. We love being AirBNB hosts and want our guests to have an enjoyable time in our home. We enjoy socializing with friends A LOT! Our motto is, "Its not where you go, but who you go with that counts." We have a dog and a cat that we are CRAZY about! The dog is crazy about us and the cat tolerates us in her home. :)
Languages: English

The neighborhood

Bj’s home is located in Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States.
Fernandina Beach is on Amelia Island, a 30 minute drive from Jacksonville International Airport. The beach is the main attraction but the town is also charming with lots of shops and restaurants. There are boats available for charter and tours. Here's a link to the visitors guide: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ameliaisland/vg2016/
Getting around
There is off street parking for 2 cars. There are several taxis on the island and a couple of Uber drivers.

Charming lighthouse Right on the Beach!
Master Bedroom - watch the sunrise from  your bed!

Guest Bedroom - watch the sunrise from your bed!

The observatory on the top floor offers 360 degree view, 2 comfy recliners and a single bed.

Sit on the deck and look at the ocean or step out onto the beach!

Fully equipped eat-in Kitchen. Washer/Dryer just off of the kitchen.

Master Bath with large Jacuzzi tub.

Guest Bath with walk-in shower.

Beautiful wood spiral staircase leads to the top floor observatory.

Observatory with 360 degree view!

Observatory with 360 degree view!

Observatory with 360 degree view has 2 comfy recliners and a single bed.

Open floor plan with view of the beach from the kitchen/den.

Fully equipped kitchen.

Master Bedroom.

Master Bedroom with view of the beach.

Master Bath with Jacuzzi tub.

Guest Bedroom

Back Deck

Back Deck with outdoor shower.

View of the house from the beach.

Looks like a lighthouse!

16 Reviews

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Eric User Profile
Eric
June 2016
Great stay!

Cheryl User Profile
Cheryl
July 2016
Bottle of wine and crackers on the table was very nice

Anna User Profile
Anna
July 2016
This is a wonderful place to stay! Amazing view! Awesome little house with cute crows nest. Right on the beach and pet friendly. We couldn't believe how close we were to everything. BJ made us feel so welcome and answered all our questions super quickly and gave great suggestions on things to do and places to eat. If you are looking for a place to stay then look no further!

Mackenzie User Profile
Mackenzie
July 2016
My friends and I had a great time! The lighthouse was in a perfect location.

Stephanie User Profile
Stephanie
July 2016
Loved this unique beach home with the most amazing views from every room!! My son thought it was so cool that he was able to see dolphins from the loft window! The hostess was friendly and accommodating--great recommendations on restaurants and things to do, thanks!

Maxime User Profile
Maxime
August 2016
Une maison atypique magnifique, un lieu unique, une plage sauvage, tous les ingrédients réunis pour passer un séjour inoubliable. Je recommande particulièrement cette maison et cette destination. A notre arrivée, notre hôte nous avait également mis sur la table une très bonne bouteille de vin blanc !

Margaret User Profile
Margaret
August 2016
Loved our stay at Greens Light!! The views of the ocean from every window are amazing!! Being directly on the beach was exactly what we were looking for . We will definitely return. Thanks BJ!!

Joe User Profile
Joe
August 2016
If you don't read anything else in this review, if BJ's Lighthouse is available, do yourself a favor and book it! My wife and I began our honeymoon here and couldn't have asked for a better home to stay in, nor a better location/town to experience. After a flight into Jacksonville and an easy drive to Amelia Island, we were welcomed by a bottle of wine and snacks. BJ's recommendations were a tremendous way to start exploring the many treasures Amelia Island has to offer. Furthermore, the lighthouse is the most unique property we saw on the island. Make sure to take advantage of the Crow's Nest every once in a while. Wake up to see the sunrise, then get some coffee and breakfast at Amelia Island Coffee, take the boat tour past Cumberland Island, lay on what is basically your private beach for a few hours, explore the many fun restaurants off of Centre St downtown, and finish off your day on the back porch listening to the midnight waves. Thank you BJ for an amazing time at Green's Light! We hope to come back on one of our milestone anniversaries. Joe & Jenna

Michelle User Profile
Michelle
August 2016
We could not have asked for a better location for our trip, as shown, the lighthouse is right on the beach and the beach is so peaceful without too much activity. BJ & Tony were excellent hosts, always replying to my questions immediately before and during our stay. The house is a neat concept house, but could use a few updates, we hope to return in years to come to see what BJ & Tony do with the place! Overall, we felt safe, comfortable, relaxed and couldn't have asked for a better location for watching the sunrise or the moonrise! This place is a treasure for sure!

Chance User Profile
Chance
August 2016
What an amazing experience! This was a birthday vacation for me and I couldn't have had a better time. We not only fell in love with the house itself; we fell in love with the whole island. Our first trip to Amelia Island will most definitely not be our last. Our dog had the most amazing time with basically the whole beach to ourselves for the extent of our trip. All of the restaurant recommendations were spot on, right down to the pizza joint! Thank you again so much for letting us enjoy your amazing place on Amelia Island!

Robert User Profile
Robert
September 2016
This is really a spectacular property, right on the beach...and what a beach it is!! It extends to the horizon on both sides, and while we were there, most of the time we had the beach to ourselves with the occasional dog walker or jogger. The residence is immaculate and the views are sublime. Please keep this place a secret!

Emily User Profile
Emily
September 2016
The home was very cozy and welcoming! The host's were very accommodating and responsive and left a bottle of wine as a housewarming gift.

Igor User Profile
Igor
October 2016
they left for us a bottle of wine. ocean really close and when you woke up you see and hear it. but house need some management attention like clean AC, cheap paint, shower on second floor, remove grass from way to ocean windows didn't stop when opening

Lisa User Profile
Lisa
November 2016
The Lighthouse is in a beautiful location with beautiful views of the ocean/sunrises. The atmosphere was refreshing, however, the amenities needed refreshing also.

Judy
November 2016
This beach house was truly amazing. It far exceeded our expectations. Being literally on the beach with all the comforts of home made our vacation so relaxing. The sun and moon rises were awe inspiring and breathtaking. Our Boston Terrier, Lucy had an absolute blast !! What a pleasure it was being able to bring her along. The rental process was such a breeze.








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