We are planning a girls vacation late March and are leaning toward a rental home near 500 - 800 N Ocean Ave. Would this be a good choice for middle aged women needing some R&R and also some shopping, restaurants, etc.? How cool are the evening temps on the ocean? ... more

... a five day/four night vacation and want to rent a house on the beach. Originally we were looking for the last week in February - but are worried about weather. Is March a better time to vacation in Florida? We want to avoid school vacation weeks - as we are all ... more

... cold, blustery and wet. March is a better bet, but also iffy. The later the better your odds. As for school vacations, you'll find there is little (if any) of the Daytona/Ft. Lauderdale atmosphere on AI. You'll be fine, even if its the height of Spring Break ... more

... to experience the fun of the festival, and then stay for a relaxing quiet week following the festival. Just an idea.. One tip: You may want to have a few hotels in mind while you research. Some house rentals may require a full week or even a non-refundable deposit ... more

... on the beach or the rental we get ... ... Doesn't have to be ultra-fancy. AIP seemed nice, but all of the units I saw had the feel of being very far from the water. Is there a good website that reviews rentals or someplace that is really reliable? THANKS ... more

If looking for a rental, try vrbo.com or one of the other vacation rental by owner ... ... of the other threads about rentals and that might give you some of the feedback you are looking for. If you have any specific locations, will be happy to provide you my perspective ... more

... future ?)... http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/33298.html Here is another one that looked good to me..... http://www.vrbo.com/44869 Not as expensive, and does not have a pool, but is right on the beach..... We usually go to AI in November and it is always comfortably ... more

... make it a great family vacation. . Great kiddy pool, and lots of fun things for the kids to do. May is definitely warm, and the ocean breeze generally takes care of the bugs. You can rent condo style properties at Amelia Island Plantation, but it is not nearly as nice ... more

... option is for a condo rental. Good path is to look at Vacation Rentals by Owner. I think your request for a kiddie pool is going to be limited to Amelia Island Plantation. The motels/hotels just off the beach tend to have small sized swimming pools since their main ... more