Last updated Jul 31, 2026
A small storage unit can create useful extra room during a move, renovation, downsizing project, or seasonal home reorganization. It may also help keep recreational equipment, boxes, and compact furniture out of crowded closets or garages.
Tucked into the northern shores of Duval County, this tight-knit coastal community of around 13,500 residents has it all-easy beach access, tree-lined streets, local dining in Beaches Town Center, and a relaxed pace of life that's hard to find anywhere else in Northeast Florida.
SecureSpace Self Storage Atlantic Beach offers 5x10 and 5x15 units at 1770 Mayport Road. These are the facility's smallest available sizes.
People use smaller units for many reasons beyond a full household move.
A 5x10 or 5x15 may provide space for:
Moving boxes
Seasonal household items
Compact furniture
Bicycles and beach equipment
Camping and fishing gear
Dorm or apartment belongings
Office supplies
Permitted business inventory
Items displaced during a renovation
The right size depends on the dimensions of the belongings and how often they need to be retrieved.
A 5x10 unit provides approximately 50 square feet of floor space.
It may hold a combination of:
A mattress and disassembled bed frame
A small dresser or nightstand
Compact chairs or tables
Bicycles
Surfboards or paddleboards
Moving boxes and storage containers
Seasonal decorations
Small office furniture
Packaged business supplies
Fit varies considerably. A large sofa, oversized mattress, long board, or extensive box collection may use more room than expected.
Measure larger items and account for the space needed to move them through the unit door.
A 5x15 provides approximately 75 square feet of floor space. It has the same general width as a 5x10 but includes five additional feet of depth.
That extra space may be useful when:
A 5x10 would require overly tight stacking
Longer recreational equipment must be stored
Several compact furniture pieces are included
An access path is needed
Boxes will be retrieved throughout the rental
Household and business items need separate areas
A 5x15 is not automatically necessary for every customer. Compare measurements before choosing the larger unit.
A small unit can hold belongings that do not fit comfortably in an apartment, such as seasonal decorations, recreational equipment, or furniture used only occasionally.
It may also help during a transition between leases or while moving into a smaller home.
Some households use a 5x10 or 5x15 to clear closets, spare rooms, or garages.
Before moving items off-site, decide whether they will be used again and whether they are suitable for standard storage.
A small unit may accommodate furniture, boxes, and household items removed from a bedroom, office, or other compact space.
Clean and fully dry belongings before storage, especially when they have been exposed to construction dust, rain, or moisture.
Small units may help during a school break, deployment, PCS move, or temporary housing period.
Month-to-month leases are available, but customers should still review billing dates, notice requirements, fees, coverage terms, and move-out procedures.
A small unit may work for permitted packaged inventory, office supplies, marketing materials, tools, or seasonal displays.
Storage units cannot operate as offices, workshops, storefronts, customer pickup locations, or staffed distribution spaces.
A 5x10 or 5x15 may work for permitted bicycles, surfboards, paddleboards, fishing gear, camping equipment, folding chairs, and other outdoor items.
Before storage:
Remove sand, dirt, and salt residue
Clean equipment according to manufacturer instructions
Allow everything to dry fully
Remove damaged or leaking batteries
Place loose accessories in labeled containers
Avoid stacking heavy boxes against boards or bicycle components
Measure long equipment carefully. A board or kayak that appears to match the unit length may still need additional room for door clearance and positioning.
A narrow unit is easier to use when it has a simple layout.
Place items that will remain stored longest toward the back. Keep frequently retrieved boxes, tools, or seasonal equipment closer to the entrance.
Useful practices include:
Labeling containers on multiple sides
Grouping belongings by room or category
Keeping a written inventory
Placing heavier boxes at the bottom
Avoiding unstable stacks
Protecting fragile items from traffic areas
Storing furniture hardware in labeled bags
Photographing the finished layout
Stable, permitted freestanding shelving may help organize smaller containers. Do not attach shelves, racks, hooks, or cabinets to the unit walls without approval.
A walkway reduces total capacity but can make stored belongings much easier to retrieve.
Leave access space when storing:
Seasonal items
Business inventory
Tools
Outdoor equipment
Boxes needed during a move
Furniture that will be removed at different times
A tighter arrangement may be practical when the entire unit will be emptied at once. Make sure stacks remain stable and heavy items do not rest on fragile furniture or containers.
Clean and dry furniture before move-in.
When practical:
Remove detachable legs and shelves
Keep hardware with the corresponding item
Use clean furniture pads or suitable covers
Protect corners and finished surfaces
Avoid placing tape directly on furniture
Follow manufacturer guidance for mattresses
Keep upholstery away from outdoor tools and equipment
Do not tightly wrap damp furniture in non-breathable plastic.
SecureSpace Atlantic Beach provides standard, non-climate-controlled storage.
Belongings should be clean, fully dry, and suitable for that environment. Items requiring controlled temperature, humidity management, or specialized preservation may need another solution.
Standard storage does not guarantee prevention of heat-related deterioration, moisture exposure, mold, corrosion, pest activity, flooding, storm damage, or other environmental changes.
Follow manufacturer instructions for furniture, electronics, batteries, appliances, and recreational equipment.
Drive-up options are available, but customers should confirm the access configuration of the selected 5x10 or 5x15 unit.
A qualifying drive-up unit may simplify loading by allowing an eligible vehicle to be positioned near the unit door. Maneuvering depends on the unit location, vehicle dimensions, and facility conditions.
Do not assume that every small unit has drive-up access.
Gate access is available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
The facility has an access gate and logged access. These features help manage property entry but do not guarantee the safety or condition of stored belongings.
Customers should bring the moving equipment and assistance they need. The property does not provide carts, dollies, elevators, covered loading areas, loading docks, moving-pod placement, or semi-truck access.
Customers can review current availability and complete available rental steps online.
ACH and credit card payment plans are supported. Completing rental steps online does not guarantee same-day access or immediate gate-code delivery.
Month-to-month leases remain subject to current rates, fees, notice provisions, and move-out terms.
SecureSpace Atlantic Beach also offers 10x10 units.
A 10x10 may be a better option when:
Furniture is too wide for a five-foot-wide layout
Several large pieces must be stored together
Appliances are included
A wider access path is important
The 5x15 would be difficult to organize
More floor space is preferable to additional depth
Measure the inventory and consider how each item will enter the unit before choosing between layouts.
The smallest available size at SecureSpace Atlantic Beach is 5x10.
The facility does not offer 5x5 units.
A 5x10 may hold boxes, compact furniture, recreational equipment, or belongings from one smaller room.
Actual capacity depends on item dimensions and the amount of access space needed.
A 5x15 may be useful when you have longer equipment, several pieces of compact furniture, or need more room for organization than a 5x10 provides.
No. Drive-up options are available, but the selected unit's access type should be verified.
No. SecureSpace Atlantic Beach offers standard, non-climate-controlled storage.
Yes. Month-to-month leases are available, subject to current rental terms.
Gate access is available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
The facility does not offer 24-hour access.
A 5x10 or 5x15 may provide practical space for boxes, compact furniture, seasonal items, outdoor equipment, or permitted business supplies.
Measure the largest belongings, decide whether you need a walkway, and verify the selected unit's access configuration before renting.
Check current availability for small storage units in Atlantic Beach, FL at SecureSpace.
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