Historic raised Tybee cottage, very cool, comfortable and oh so Tybee!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

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Parking available
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Air conditioning
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Tybee Island, GA

Mid Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Tybee Island Beach
‪6 min walk‬
North Beach
‪17 min walk‬
Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Situated on a quiet residential street just a short walk to the beach, restaurants and shopping, with all the feel of a lay-back beach house. There is a screened porch along the front and a great deck complete with palm trees in back. Many of the original details are still there, bead board walls, pine floors, even a claw foot tub. The kitchen is updated and very easy to work in. There are two bedrooms, one with a king and a twin and one with a queen. The fenced in backyard makes it an easy house for children or pets. There is off street parking and lots of room for bicycles and beach toys

With the ocean only a short walk away, its a great home to bring your beach toys, kayaks, fishing gear or just relax with a good book. Tybee Island offers many options for great beach fun.

The Lighthouse is a must along with the Ft. Screvens Museum and the Tybee Marine Science Center. The Tybee post Theatre is a good option for an evening of movies or live performances. The library and YMCA as well as the picnic park and playground are just a short walk away. You can go for a beach walk, check out the dolphins or sea turtles, go fishing off the big Atlantic pier or move around the corner to the back river pier. Kayaks, bicycles, golf carts and surf boards are all available for rent or bring your own. Enjoy Yoga on the beach or maybe set up and paint the wonderful scenes.

This is a great small home for an intimate get away for 2 or a friends and family vacation for up to 5. Come enjoy our Palm Trees and Island Breeze Cottage on Tybee!!

Property manager

Bonnie Scoville

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tybee Island

Located in Tybee Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Tybee Island Marine Science Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

Mid Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Tybee Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
North Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
South Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Crab Shack - ‬7 min drive
‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬15 min walk
‪Huc-a-Poos - ‬4 min drive
‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic raised Tybee cottage, very cool, comfortable and oh so Tybee! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Historic raised Tybee cottage, very cool, comfortable and oh so Tybee!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic raised Tybee cottage, very cool, comfortable and oh so Tybee!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic raised Tybee cottage, very cool, comfortable and oh so Tybee! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mid Beach and Tybee Island Beach. Tybee Island Memorial Park and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE O.

6 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

19 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint

A very interesting and quaint vrbo. All necessities were available as well as plenty of cook wear. Interesting decor.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

24 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

The place was so awesome, and the owner was so nice and accommodating. While I was there the winter storm moved in, and she offered to let me stay another night at no charge so I would not have to travel with all the ice and snow on the roads!!!! Amazing!!! Highly Recommended!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

4 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Raised Tybee Cottage

My wife, two cats, and I stayed at Bonnie's place on Tybee Island over Thanksgiving week and can't say enough positive things about her home. Spacious, comfortable, and a fully stocked kitchen were the three things that made our trip most enjoyable. Bonnie is a great host...easy to communicate with and ready to offer local dining suggestions or historic info for those so inclined. Note: For those with mobility issues, the staircase to the house and access to the tub/shower could be an issue, but otherwise this home has everything you could want for an extended stay! We'll definitely rent again! Thanks Bonnie for renting to us!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy F.

14 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pirates Fest

Awesome house. Loved everything about it! Great location, very close to the venue and StingRays is still my favorite restaurant!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey R.

2 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home and very kind host. We had a great time.

Our third time staying in Tybee and our first staying at Bonnie's "Historic raised Tybee cottage". This was our favorite home to stay in on Tybee yet. Plenty of room for all 4 of us humans and 2 dogs to spread out. The screened in porch was perfect for relaxing and the back deck provided all the space for the pups to play. We hope to come back and stay again next season!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

15 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Bungalow Style

Love Bonnie's place (repeat renter). Location is mid beach, so it's an easy bike ride to either end.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

T H.

3 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vintage Tybee Cottage

Vintage cottage near the beach, walkable to grocery store, restaurants. Great for a couple or small family, fully stocked and comfortable for a beach vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert D.

26 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tybee Beach

We enjoyed our time in the cottage very eclectic decor Could have been a little cleaner given a$250 cleaning fee

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sara M.

21 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cool spot, great location

We loved our stay here and the old-timey charm of the property (that kitchen!). Our kids loved all the games at the house. The location was incredible, tucked away yet accessible to everything (including the island's only grocery store!). The only downside is we had to cut out trip a few days short due to a coming hurricane. But we are already trying to figure out how to come back. Bonnie was a gracious and easy to work with host.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Delia W.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Location but the Beds were so Uncomfortable

The cottage was cute and in a really great location. The listing says 2 bathrooms, but beware - you have to read the fine print to discover 1 of the bathrooms is outside the house, downstairs. That was a deal breaker for the teens in our party - going out at night, in the rain, down into a damp basement shower and toilet was not going to happen. So we really only had 1 indoor bathroon that could be used. And it was tough sleeping because the mattresses were so very uncomfortable. Honestly, the worst I think I've encountered in a rental. And wrapped in a noisy cover so we woke each other up when we tried to get comfortable. If they replaced the mattress, it would be a great spot for a couple or a family without teens that can work with a single bathroom. The living room furniture was really comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The host was delightful to talk with and provided really good description for check in.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre P.

30 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay at this charming beach cottage

Came back at this lovely cottage for a second year in a row. This place had everything my family needed : very short walk from the beach, everything you would require to cook good meals in the kitchen and a great front porch! Twenty five minutes away from beautiful Savannah. This place has everything : fabulous beach close to a wonderful historical city. Bonnie is akso fantastic host that communicates well and promptly.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace W.

6 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation at Tybee

Spent a few nights here and wish I were still there. Planning my next stay already. House is elevated with wonderful front screened in porch. Back deck is also a treat. Decor made me happy. Just colorful and fun. Appreciated all the amenities of some ready to use coffee grounds, laundry detergent, tons of towels and so on. Bonnie was a kind and professional host. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

25 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Break

The location was prefect, quiet at all times and easy to get to the pier and everything else on the golf cart. You could walk but it is a bit longer than we wanted to walk in the heat so we rented a golf cart and it was well worth it. The house was adorable and the host was very nice and even allowed us to check in a couple hours earlier which was a blessing for us. We had plenty of beach towels available for us to use, they even have a couple of dog crates on the back deck in case you need them and they have a puppy pool which is so thoughtful for the fur babies to have a way to play and cool off. The fenced in back yard is pretty small but it’s safe and secure for the dogs to be able to go potty without a leash. If you have a dog that can’t go up and down stairs be prepared to carry them to the yard. The deck and the front porch are the best place to relax and they are secure for the pets to be out with you which is exactly why we chose this house. I could’ve spent the entire stay on the front porch. I loved the charm of the home and it was perfectly “Tybee”. The beds were not the most comfortable but they served the purpose of a clean place to rest. The only thing we didn’t like is the wicker couch but that’s a personal preference for me. The only suggestion that I would have is to clean the cushions because they are dirty looking but that might be stains or wear. Overall the home is clean, thoughtfully supplied and a peaceful place to relax and enjoy Tybee.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Pam m.

13 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Owner is very nice but needs cleaning

We had a wonderful time in the house and the location was great. The couch and chair that is in the picture is not in the house. The house has wicker furniture with dirty cushions. My bed was full of dog hair. I called the wonder and she answered right away. She told where the clean sheets were located. I changed my sheets and it was the same thing again. I finally found two flat sheets that had minimal hair and used those. We loved sitting on the porch in the evenings. The owner is easy to get in contact with but there was just so much hair in the sheets. I realize that it is pet friendly but it was just A LOT to sleep with.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winter la B.

2 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always wonderful

Always a nice stay .

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal A.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love staying here.

We've stayed at this property many times and it's always relaxing. You cannot beat the location. The street is super quiet and a short walk to the beach access and the IGA.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Molly F.

8 March 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retirement Vacation Adventure

Lovely shabby chic cottage, walkable to all.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D., Watkinsville, GA USA

6 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tybee Cottage

This property is a charming, interesting, vintage Tybee cottage which I love. If you’re expecting large, luxurious, and modern, this is probably not the place for you. It was immaculately clean, and in a great and convenient location. The front screened porch and large back deck were perfect places to hang out with the family. And while we didn’t cook during our short stay, the kitchen seemed to be well equipped with everything you would need. Communications with the property manager was great. Checkin and checkout was super easy. I’d definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

15 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint house

The house was very clean and in a great location. Host was easy to work with and we immensely enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

C M D.

2 November 2023

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

water smells like dead animals

no one told us that the water smells like dead animals...it should be listed in the description of the property

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Connie K.

30 October 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fall break vacation

We had a wonderful stay. Beds were very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura b.

29 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene stay

I absolutely love staying here! It's so serene and wonderfully close to everything I enjoy. Bonnie is phenomenal. The porches and trees 🌴 in back porch are so unique. Love it all!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

8 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beach home

This home was beautifully decorated. All the kitchen items you could possibly need. Host was easy to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L., Marietta GA

5 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tybee Hideaway

Love this place! Great location & great beach vibe! We will continue to visit here when we trek down.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie Scoville

For the past 12 years we have owned and operated a seasonal hotel on Lake Ontario. We sold it recently and retired back home to Savannah. We purchased this home on Tybee Island and would like to share it with others in the same way welcomed and shared our hotel. We hope you will enjoy the Tybee Beach experience in our historic Tybee home.

Why they chose this property

If you like comfortable, laid back beach houses, this is certainly a great one. The house was built in 1935 and still retains its old beach charm

What makes this property unique

We are close to the beach, shopping, dining and more but are situated on a quiet residential street

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