Amelia Island Vacation Rentals
byDestination Amelia
In Ryan and Joanna’s collection, oceanfront condos and penthouses with incredible views put the famed dunes-swept beaches of Amelia Island at your fingertips. Whether overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, picturesque golf courses, or lush marsh and lagoon landscaping, these homes offer the perfect setup for a beach getaway.
Nestled within private gated communities, many of the homes in Ryan and Joanna’s collection provide amenities like direct beach access, oceanside pools, picnic areas, tennis and pickleball courts, and easy access to shopping, dining, and spa services.
Inside the homes themselves, you’ll find light, bright, and airy living spaces, many with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing jaw-dropping views of Amelia Island’s beautiful beaches, marshes, and natural landscaping. Custom-designed gourmet kitchens are accompanied by open living spaces with comfortable upscale furnishings, and spacious bedrooms with luxurious bathrooms, cozy sitting areas, and inviting balconies.
With coastal chic designs, calming color palettes, soft area rugs, plush mattresses, crisp linens, and lots of natural light streaming into thoughtfully designed spaces, each Destination Amelia home seamlessly blends comfort and relaxation for the beach escape you’ve been craving. Come experience firsthand their lovely properties and outstanding customer service. They have built a team that is like a family and each staff member truly cares about the experience of their guests.
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Doyen of Destination Amelia
Ryan & Joanna Deems
Favorite Restaurants
Cafe Karibo, Timoti’s Seafood Shak, T-Rays Burger StationFavorite Fine Dining
Lagniappe, David’s Restaurant & Lounge, España Restaurant & TapasFavorite Fudge & Ice Cream
Fantastic FudgeFavorite Coffee Shops
Amelia Island Coffee, MocamaFavorite Things to Do on Amelia Island
Spend time on the beach, search for shark teeth, enjoy local events and festivals, bike ride around the island, explore the Greenway, and essentially do anything outside!Originally from neighboring Georgia, Ryan and Joanna Deems both grew up vacationing on Amelia Island. When they met in college and learned of their shared love for the island, it became a special and meaningful part of their relationship. Ryan and Joanna visited together frequently, got engaged and married there, and dreamed of one day living in the place that was so close to their hearts.
In 2010, Ryan and Joanna did just that – they took a leap of faith and moved full-time to Amelia Island. Two years later, they launched Destination Amelia with the goal of helping others fall in love with the island that means so much to them. When they started with just a handful of properties, their mission was to set a high standard for service and offer personalized attention to both owners and guests.
Today, Destination Amelia manages around 90 homes, and while they’re not such a small company anymore, in many ways they still operate like one. It’s important to Joanna, Ryan, and their entire team to slow down and stay grounded – to be hands-on and responsive, to treat owners’ homes like they’re their own, and to make each guest feel like they’re the only one. They want each owner and guest to feel like a part of the Destination Amelia family and its future.
While Destination Amelia is constantly improving and staying up to date with new technology, they also make sure to stay true to what got them here – a personal touch and truly caring about knowing each guest. Ryan and Joanna thoughtfully operate with integrity and authenticity at the heart of everything they do. Because at the end of the day, they love when someone falls in love with the island just like they did and returns with their family for generations to come.
Located off the coast of Florida just a stone’s throw from Georgia, Amelia Island is a 13-mile barrier island with something for everyone. With miles of sandy beaches, a quaint downtown with lots of shops and restaurants, multiple golf courses, luxurious spas, and extensive walking and biking trails through the island, there’s plenty to do in this sweet beach paradise.
That’s why Ryan and Joanna Deems, Owners of Destination Amelia, are proud to call Amelia Island home.
