Cabana Builder in Amelia Island, FL

Amelia Island cabanas with a roof, a bar and a fan, placed where you actually spend the afternoon.

Some families want a cabana with a bar counter, others want towel storage and lounge chairs. We design cabanas for Amelia Island homes around how you'll use them, and we work alongside the pool builder of your choice.

AY Luxury Designs LLC · Certified Building Contractor CBC1268168 · Amany Youssef: Registered Building Contractor RB29003947 · Registered Electrical Contractor ER13016631 · Registered Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor RU11066663

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Ways to Use a Cabana on Amelia Island

Poolside or in the yard. Placed for shade, view and privacy.
Roof matched to the house. So the cabana looks like it was always there.
A bar counter. A place to set drinks and snacks out of the sun.
The deck around it. Pavers or stone that tie the cabana into the patio. We don't build pools.

Shade makes a real difference: the EPA reports that shaded surfaces can be 20 to 45°F cooler than the peak temperatures of unshaded materials.

Before We Draw Your Amelia Island Cabana

Marsh views on the west side of Amelia Island and ocean breezes on the east side call for different kinds of shade and screening. The City of Fernandina Beach covers the north end of Amelia Island, while much of the south end, including Amelia Island Plantation and Summer Beach, is unincorporated Nassau County. On the island, roofed structures are designed for coastal wind and placed around protected trees.

Matching the cabana roof to the house is what keeps it from looking like a kit. Before we draw a cabana on Amelia Island, we check the path from the back door, where the power comes from and room for chairs and a bar.

The EPA's UV Index guidance recommends seeking shade during late morning through mid-afternoon whenever the UV Index is moderate or higher.

Approvals and Permits on Amelia Island

Gated and resort communities on the island, such as Amelia Island Plantation and Summer Beach, run their own architectural review, often with careful rules on materials, colors and tree removal. Boards often ask about the cabana's height, its distance from the property lines and how the roof matches the house. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Nassau County's Building Department permits most of the south end of the island, and the City of Fernandina Beach permits the north end. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

Why AY Luxury Designs

You design it with the founder. Amany Youssef designs every project with you in person and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We manage every step, from design to final inspection. We handle the AutoCAD design, the HOA paperwork, the engineering, the permits and the build. We handle electrical work with our licensed electrical partner, and gas and plumbing with our licensed trade partners.
Built for Florida. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.

Our Design-Build Process

Design session with Amany. Your project starts at our Jacksonville design studio, where you sit down with founder Amany Youssef and watch your cabana take shape live on screen in AutoCAD.
Free AutoCAD design and a custom quote. You get to-scale 3D renderings and a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation, so you know exactly what you're getting.
In-home design visit. Amany comes to your home for an in-person walkthrough, so we look at the project together where you're most comfortable, finalize the details and choose your colors and finishes.
Engineering, HOA and permits handled. We get the necessary engineered documents for every permitted structure, prepare your HOA/ARB package and pull the Nassau County or City of Fernandina Beach permits.
Build. We can start most projects within two to four weeks. Our crews follow a build process we've refined over many projects, and you get daily updates.
The AY Advantage. You hold back the final 5% for seven days after completion, so we can take care of any touch-ups before you sign off.

Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Recent Projects Near Amelia Island

Close by, in the Fernandina Beach area, our recent work includes a detached A-frame cedar gazebo with a custom wood-burning fireplace, an outdoor kitchen and seating walls in Amelia Walk.

See more on our Cabana Builder in Jacksonville page and our Amelia Island page.

Areas We Serve on Amelia Island

We proudly serve homeowners all across Amelia Island (32034), from Amelia Island Plantation, Summer Beach and Amelia Park, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in Amelia Island, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout Nassau County and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville and Atlantic Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum budget for a cabana on Amelia Island?Yes. Every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. Beyond that, the cost depends on the size and roof style; finishes; what goes inside (bar, fan, lighting, storage); electrical and any plumbing; and engineering and permits, and your fully itemized custom quote comes within 24 hours of your consultation.

Can a cabana match my house?Yes. We match the roofing, trim and colors so the cabana looks like part of the home.

Can a cabana be open on all sides?Yes. Many are open, and some have a back wall or panels for privacy and storage.

Do oceanfront Amelia Island homes need a state permit?Some do. Structures seaward of Florida's Coastal Construction Control Line can need a permit from the state on top of the local building permit. We check your lot before we design.

Will my Amelia Island HOA review a cabana?Plan on it. On Amelia Island, community review boards in places like Amelia Island Plantation and Summer Beach look closely at materials, colors and trees, so the design starts from their guidelines. We put the package together and handle the submittal with you. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Does a cabana on Amelia Island need a permit?Usually. The City of Fernandina Beach inside city limits and Nassau County elsewhere on the island issues the permit, depending on your address. We prepare the package, pull the permit and schedule the inspections. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

Ready to Design Your Amelia Island Cabana?

Book your in-person design session with Amany and see your project in AutoCAD before anything is built.

Call (904) 629-8803 or book a consultation.Design studio: 8917 Western Way, Suite 7, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm