Saltmarsh Hospitality Group has been created to offer a collection of Amelia Island’s grandest historic properties and estates, faithfully restored and transformed into exquisite venues for special events. We believe in creating memorable experiences. Our first-class team is committed to making your event extraordinary with unrivaled service and professional expertise. Whether a formal wedding, lively social reception, private dinner, or classic Lowcountry oyster roast, your unforgettable occasion begins in Amelia Island’s most distinctive historical and oceanfront settings.

Let Saltmarsh Hospitality Group inspire your perfect day!

- Exquisite historic settings and oceanfront views Warm, professional service
- Southern hospitality
- Fresh, local flavors

Our Collection of Unique Venues:

The Florida House Inn is located in the historic district in downtown Amelia Island, Florida. The inn is the oldest continuously operated hotel in the state of Florida. We offer 17 guest rooms including a bridal suite, inside dining and a brick paved courtyard that can hold up to 200 guests, a full catering kitchen and staff, full liquor license with an inside and outside bar, private parking lot for wedding guests and in house coordination and flower services. The courtyard is very unique and charming with a 350 year old live oak tree and a one of a kind mermaid fountain, a trend seen throughout the inn.

The Ocean Club of Amelia is the perfect combination of southern charm and beachside elegance. Offering 3,900 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor oceanfront private venue space. This unique slice of paradise offers dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean and breathtaking coastal designs throughout the venue. Not only do you get a picturesque event space complete with jaw-dropping views, but our packages also include full-service catering and bar services. Truly, the perfect setting for you and your guests to create amazing memories... Wedding Events, Social Receptions, Private Dinners, Corporate Events, Cooking & Cocktail Classes, etc.!

The Lesesne House (pronounced Le Sane) is a Classical Revival style residence located in the heart of downtown Centre Street. Built in 1860 by Dr. John F. Lesesne circa, Lesesne is one of the oldest homes in Fernandina Beach. Constructed of hand-hewn lumber fastened with wooden pegs, Lesesne is one of the major points of interest in the Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. A seamless blend of 18th-century charm and modern sophistication. Having served exclusively as a private residence for 165 years, The Lesesne House, also referred to as the “Crown Jewel of Centre Street”, will be available for private events beginning in the Fall 2021. The structure has been meticulously restored and furnished. Formal dining rooms and parlors showcase a collection of museum-caliber artwork and antiques, while a two-century-old Live Oak tree is the centerpiece of sunlit courtyards, manicured lawns and an elegant carriage house.

The Beech Street Grill - The Grande Dame of Beech Street and the home of Captain William Bell. Built in 1889 as a wedding gift for his bride, the Eastlake landmark is noteworthy for its bay windows and two-story verandahs ornamented with Chippendale style balustrades. The home is constructed of heart pine and has a coined-seam metal roof. The marble mantels and fireplace facades were imported from Italy, and finishing touches came from as far away as England and Belgium. Each space was meticulously designed to create a modern twist on a historic backdrop, while bringing together the best of the old and new through atmosphere and design.

The Down Under was used in 1923 land for harvesting sap from pine trees for the turpentine industry and oyster houses operated for years in the late 1930's. A fish camp which sold bait to local anglers, was built on the site of our existing boat dock in the late 1950's. In the early 1980's an old fish camp on the property was remodeled as a restaurant and in 1982 the Down Under was opened. It has grown from 44 seats to now over 200, but still maintaining that very special southern nautical atmosphere. Our unique location offers an ambiance of marina wildlife that includes a variety of birds and other fascinating creatures including Alligators, Manatees, Sea Otters, Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Tarpon and many, many more. So sit back and enjoy a little piece of Fernandina's history, you never know who or what you may see floating down the river!

The Secret Garden on Ash (310 Ash Street) was believed to have been built in 1859 by John Martin Waas, a German immigrant, who worked in Fernandina Beach as a pharmacist. The two-story residence was constructed using cedar, plank siding, which has never been painted and has remained in it’s natural state. Unfortunately, there is little known about the history of the home, however multiple ghost and haunting stories remain…Over the last several years, a highly skilled craftsman and designer lived on-site where they undertook significant restoration projects. The home and grounds are filled with antiques and unique architectural elements including original tin ceiling tiles from the oldest bar in the state. The resulting style is vintage rustic farmhouse.