어밀리아 아일랜드 윌리엄스 하우스

The Amelia Island Williams House is a beautiful bed and breakfast. Spacious landscaped grounds are enclosed in a black wrought iron fence. The aroma of the many flowers and plantings are a delight. Veronica, the owner, told us the fascinating history of the house, and how it had been lovingly restored. With a background in architecture, she has continued this process. The original woodwork and flooring are incredible. With the antique furnishings, the house is like a step back in time. We stayed in the Hearthstone House (1880's) which is next door to the main house. Our room was warm and charming, with the most comfortable bed. The furnishings were beautiful and antique, as in the entire Williams House. The room opened out onto a porch with comfortable chairs. Veronica could have been a master chef. Her breakfasts are creative, healthy and delicious. She graciously shared one of her recipes with me! She keeps a large vegetable and herb garden on the property which provides some of the ingredients for her breakfast creations. The Williams House is located to conveniently visiting all areas of the island. We totally enjoyed our stay. It was a delight!

Quirky, sometimes charming large B&B, but sadly flawed. Heat broke the first night in the wee hours and it was freezing in the room. My wife got sick. Also, a cleaning crew was loudly talking and even singing directly outside the room at the crack of dawn. The owner/proprietor was apologetic the next day but slightly dismissive. She moved us to another room in an adjacent building that was considered a slight upgrade because it was a little bigger, but it lacked the charm of the main house. Big hassle and no other compensation for the discomfort and inconvenience. The WiFi in the new room was terrible and kept cutting out. When I complained, I was told there was nothing to be done. (She did reboot the modem to no avail.) The included breakfast is nicely presented but the food was odd. I’d be happy with bacon & eggs. Instead it was a pseudo gourmet experience. Very fussy and mediocre. Also, be warned …. There is a saloon/bar across the street that can get LOUD. (They close at 9pm). When I arrived (Sunday) there was an ear-splitting live rock band playing outside the bar for about three hours. Certainly not the quiet romantic getaway I was looking for. To her credit, communication with the owner (texts, calls) was excellent, and the location is great. Some people evidently like this place. I didn’t. Our four-night stay was disappointing, especially for the price.