Isle of Santa Maria
Luxury Amelia Island Accommodations
As beautiful as its name this room, located on the second floor, has a Victorian queen size bedroom suite of burled walnut and is covered with a velvet comforter of deep burgundy. The walls which are draped in a wallpaper matching the burgundy create a deep rich feel to the room. Beautiful gold draperies and accents complete the old world elegance of this room. French doors from the room allow easy access to the porch and sitting area. Spacious bath features a claw foot soaking tub and separate two-person shower.
Tariff: $195 weekday $195 weekend
Midweek rates are valid Sunday thru Thursday
The Spanish launched a brutal advance against the French led by Pedro Menendez de Aviles in what proved to be a struggle not only between two nations for territorial rights, but also for religious beliefs. The Spanish Period had begun, followed by 236 years of Spanish domination. In an effort to further validate their claim they established a mission on Amelia Island called Santa Maria de Sena whose purpose was to convert the Native Americans to the Catholic Faith and to supply crops to support survival. This mission would serve as the inspiration for the island’s second European name.
