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  1. nathandarby67

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    We are trying to find a condo or house to rent for the Amelia Island Concours weekend, and I am coming up empty on VRBO, Homeaway, etc. I know I know, should have booked sooner....I was just now able to make sure I could be away that weekend. Anyhow, if anyone happens to know of anything that might be available on the island, please let me know. Thanks!
     
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    Try looking in St Augustine as it is a lovely 55 minute drive away from Amelia with many more lodging and dining options
     
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    Indeed, that is Plan B exactly! I'd really like to stay on the island, it's just so much more convenient. I wouldn't mind doing the drive just for show day, but to drive back and forth 3 days in a row gets a bit tiring.
     
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    Anyone ever visit St. Simons Island, GA? I found a few rental houses there that seem nice for a good price. I like the low country/southern coastal vibe in general, but have never been to St. Simons. It looks like its about a 60 mile mostly interstate drive to Amelia Island.
     
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  6. GuyIncognito

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    is the whole family coming down? if so, and you need a condo/house, check Atlantic/Neptune/JAX beaches. maybe even Ponte Vedra.

    if it's just you, or a group of car guys, who don't need beach access or a lot of space, the JAX airport is very close to Amelia Island, lots of cheap hotels there (Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, etc etc)
     
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    Hilton old town has very nice rooms available. water front terrace and others
     
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    Yes, will be me and my wife plus the 4 year old. Grandma graciously agreed to keep the 1 year old. My brother and possibly his GF will be coming as well, so I was trying to find a 2-3 bedroom condo or house.

    Realistically how long is the drive from Jax beach area? From looking at Google maps it appears you can't just go straight up A1A without using a ferry. Is that still the best route or better to swing around through Jacksonville?
     
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    you could do either, A1A (which is a nice drive) and the ferry or hwy 10 to 295 to 95 (hwy 10, aka Atlantic Blvd, is a major thoroughfare through suburban Jax so it could be tough on Thurs/Fri...but it does run right past Brumos Porsche ;)). I've never timed either but I'd budget an hour or so either way. here's the ferry info: COJ.net - Schedules/Fares

    Ponte Vedra or St Augustine I'd budget more like 1.5-2 hrs each way...
     
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    If it's the Mayport Ferry it beats the "beltway" by a long shot. Much more interesting, IMO
     
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    yep, Mayport ferry.
     
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    Not going to make it anyone need my reservations pm me.
     
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