8/10 Good
1963Tmatty
27 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Cottage
1963Tmatty
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Entire home
Historic Cottage, 100 Steps to Dunes, Walk to Restaurants/Shops. Quiet Street.
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tybee Island, GA
- Tybee Island Beach3 min walk
- South Beach6 min walk
- Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion9 min walk
- Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)84 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
2nd Upstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Queen Bedroom - Family Suite
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Downstairs Bathroom
Toilet
Enclosed Outside Shower
Shower only
Family Suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic Cottage, 100 Steps to Dunes, Walk to Restaurants/Shops. Quiet Street.
Due to a guest's change in plans, dates now available in March and April! Typically those days are booked months in advance.
One of the best locations on Tybee. Private beach access. The south beach is a great place to avoid the crowds. An easy walk to shops, restaurants and the pier. Our renovated 1930 Tybee cottage is one of the few private cottages available to rent on the south end. From our extra lot, it is one hundred steps to the dunes. It is a two-story home with separate living areas on each level. The home is on a private lane with absolutely no traffic. Small children love playing in the tidal pools on the beaches on this end of the island. Sunsets over Little Tybee are amazing.
Unique for Tybee, the home comes with an extra lot to give kids more room to play. The extra lot also offers plenty of parking for a group getaway to the beach. House layout perfect for families with a family suite, play rooms and plenty of games. The location allows you to park your car and never drive again. Short walk to restaurants or just to get a snow cone.
The home is large enough for several families. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms with queen beds. The 'sun room' is a great place to gather as a group and includes a piano. It also has a queen sofa bed. In addition, there is a dining room off the kitchen, as well as a kitchen eating area with enough room to seat 10 for dinner. A perfect place for everyone to share their day over a great meal.
Downstairs there is a separate bedroom suite with a private bathroom, queen bed and two twin beds. The suite opens up to the back deck. The queen bed is separated from the twin beds with a privacy curtain. Downstairs also includes a play room, a queen size sofa bed with an extra memory foam topping for comfort, foosball game, extra 1/2 bath and laundry room. In addition, there is an outside private shower.
We love to entertain, so there are two decks outside. A large gas grill is also provided. The house also has high-speed internet, wifi and cable.
I am the owner and manage the property. You also won't have the hassle of dealing with a large management company.
One of the best locations on Tybee. Private beach access. The south beach is a great place to avoid the crowds. An easy walk to shops, restaurants and the pier. Our renovated 1930 Tybee cottage is one of the few private cottages available to rent on the south end. From our extra lot, it is one hundred steps to the dunes. It is a two-story home with separate living areas on each level. The home is on a private lane with absolutely no traffic. Small children love playing in the tidal pools on the beaches on this end of the island. Sunsets over Little Tybee are amazing.
Unique for Tybee, the home comes with an extra lot to give kids more room to play. The extra lot also offers plenty of parking for a group getaway to the beach. House layout perfect for families with a family suite, play rooms and plenty of games. The location allows you to park your car and never drive again. Short walk to restaurants or just to get a snow cone.
The home is large enough for several families. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms with queen beds. The 'sun room' is a great place to gather as a group and includes a piano. It also has a queen sofa bed. In addition, there is a dining room off the kitchen, as well as a kitchen eating area with enough room to seat 10 for dinner. A perfect place for everyone to share their day over a great meal.
Downstairs there is a separate bedroom suite with a private bathroom, queen bed and two twin beds. The suite opens up to the back deck. The queen bed is separated from the twin beds with a privacy curtain. Downstairs also includes a play room, a queen size sofa bed with an extra memory foam topping for comfort, foosball game, extra 1/2 bath and laundry room. In addition, there is an outside private shower.
We love to entertain, so there are two decks outside. A large gas grill is also provided. The house also has high-speed internet, wifi and cable.
I am the owner and manage the property. You also won't have the hassle of dealing with a large management company.
Property manager
Mike Polak
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
(2) pack and plays, high chair.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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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. Travelling with kids? Consider Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Tybee Island, GA
What's nearby
- Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Back River Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- South Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- North Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Crab Shack - 9 min drive
- Fannies On The Beach - 6 min walk
- Huc-a-Poos - 6 min drive
- North Beach Bar and Grill - 6 min drive
- Spanky's Beachside - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
jessica D.
29 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication during hurricane
jessica D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Brenda B.
6 August 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely Location, needs some TLC
Brenda B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Franklin P.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tybee in July
Franklin P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily M.
6 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect short walk to beach
Emily M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary E.
4 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Mary E.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren D.
26 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend reunion
Lauren D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Danielle W.
23 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stargazer
Danielle W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracy M.
10 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and close to beach
Tracy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 December 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at Tybee
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy F.
4 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters getaway
Nancy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christina M.
24 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October Beach Days
Christina M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lori B.
18 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
Lori B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charles L.
17 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!
Charles L.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frances Q.
7 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay at Star Gazer Cottage
Frances Q.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tom J.
28 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
Tom J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
connie b.
10 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great’
connie b.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Delia D.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Star Gazer
Delia D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ella E.
18 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Tybee Island Cottage
Ella E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
MaryEllen R.
17 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
MaryEllen R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
mark a.
15 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house near the beach!
mark a.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richelle A.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Memories
Richelle A.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Philip B.
17 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to beach and restaurants, Tons of space, extra toiletries, beach toys, chairs
Philip B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joseph G.
9 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Stay
Joseph G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bette S.
5 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stargazer was comfortable and roomy.
Bette S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Mike Polak
This was our home for ten years where we raised our two children. We originally moved to Savannah in 2002 and bought the Tybee house a year later as a second home. Yet, we fell in love with Tybee and sold our Savannah home and moved in full-time early in 2005.
Eleven years ago we tearfully moved to Decatur, GA where I took a new job. Decatur is great, but we miss the stars, sunsets and sounds of the surf. We have two great boys who are now 25 and 21.
I have a health tech start-up and I teach political science at Georgia Tech. My wife is a middle school language arts teacher.
Eleven years ago we tearfully moved to Decatur, GA where I took a new job. Decatur is great, but we miss the stars, sunsets and sounds of the surf. We have two great boys who are now 25 and 21.
I have a health tech start-up and I teach political science at Georgia Tech. My wife is a middle school language arts teacher.
Why they chose this property
My wife and I for a number of years would visit Tybee and pull up our beach chairs on the beaches on the Southend to relax and watch the sunset. After the first sunset and cool breezes, we were hooked. When we decided to buy a home on Tybee, I spent months waiting for a home to come available between 18th Terrace and 19th Street.
The Southend is also close enough to the Pier, restaurants and shops to walk, yet far enough where the beach isn't as crowded. Better yet, just walk around the tip to the beaches facing 'Little Tybee' and it will be almost empty.
Also, the main road on Tybee Island ends on the Southend and becomes a narrow two lane road. Therefore, the cars go really slow. Therefore, we didn’t have to worry about my two sons walking down the street or riding their bikes.
Why did we choose this particular house? The location is perfect. Since we are only the 4th house from the ocean you can hear the waves and the surf. It is really nice to have private access to the beach as well. I also like historic houses, so the home still has its original 'bead board' from the 1930s. The extra lot is a big plus. We had plenty of room to park and it gave our two boys enough space to throw a baseball, play football or shoot baskets.
The Southend is also close enough to the Pier, restaurants and shops to walk, yet far enough where the beach isn't as crowded. Better yet, just walk around the tip to the beaches facing 'Little Tybee' and it will be almost empty.
Also, the main road on Tybee Island ends on the Southend and becomes a narrow two lane road. Therefore, the cars go really slow. Therefore, we didn’t have to worry about my two sons walking down the street or riding their bikes.
Why did we choose this particular house? The location is perfect. Since we are only the 4th house from the ocean you can hear the waves and the surf. It is really nice to have private access to the beach as well. I also like historic houses, so the home still has its original 'bead board' from the 1930s. The extra lot is a big plus. We had plenty of room to park and it gave our two boys enough space to throw a baseball, play football or shoot baskets.
What makes this property unique
We love to invite people to our home. For entertaining, we have two decks surrounded by palm trees. We also converted the original porch into a 'sun room'. This room is large and surrounded by windows, so a great spot to share a cocktail with friends. When family visits us, we can put them in a separate suite downstairs. They really like the extra privacy.
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