My husband and I stayed at Lagoon Villas during this year’s Amelia Island car auction weekend. The villa was a perfect escape from the crowds at the Ritz.
The location of the villa is within the Omni Plantation property which is a gated property, so safety was not a concern at all. It is within walking distance to the Omni hotel, which was great, as we walked to dinner one night and drinks at the bar both nights. The other night, we ate at another restaurant on the property which was just ok. We had originally planned to eat in historic Fernandina Beach, but after driving to town during the day, we realized it was just way too far to have dinner and a few cocktails, so we changed our reservation to a restaurant within the property. There are very few restaurant options near the Omni Plantation, so cooking in might be a better idea that going out. There is a great grocery store a quick car ride away.
The villa itself was great for our weekend. It was eclectically decorated with a lot of color and vintage pieces. The kitchen was clean and well-stocked. The living area was cozy and comfortable, and since we were too far from any nightlife, we found ourselves staying in and watching movies each night. The master bedroom was large and the bed was comfortable. The master had its own bathroom which was clean but quite small. We did not use the second bedroom, but it had 2 queen (or full) sized beds and was connected to a second full bathroom with a tub. The weekend was chilly, so we did not walk to the beach or spend any time outside on the back patio. Parking for one car was right outside the front door.
We did not have any reason to reach out to Destination Amelia, but the whole process was smooth and response time was almost immediate. Overall, I would recommend this villa as long as you have a car and understand that restaurants and nightlife are not within walking distance.