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Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool

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Private Pool (Optionally Heated)
Front Exterior
Upstairs Living Room
Firepit
Upstairs Living Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10151.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Mid Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Tybee Island Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • North Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Extra Bedding

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool

Guiding Light Cottage is a nicely renovated 4 bedroom beach cottage and a popular choice for family vacations to Tybee Island. Relax outdoors with a backyard patio with a large heated pool. The fully fenced backyard includes a patio with seating area, outdoor bed, a fire pit, gas grill, charcoal grill, and an outside shower with both hot and cold water.

Located just a short stroll from the beach and from Memorial Park which has a playground, tennis, basketball, volleyball, Library, gym, and YMCA. The ground level of the home has a sitting room, kitchen and dining area, half bath, and the primary suite. The second level has 3 bedrooms, a family room, and a full guest bath.

The kitchen features all stainless appliances and a dining table. Additional dining space is located on the screened porch directly off the kitchen. Accessed from the porch is a laundry room with a washer and dryer. The primary suite is furnished with a King size bed, 32in flat-screen TV with Bluray player, Bose CD player/radio, and a full bath with a large walk-in shower (no tub).

The family room on the second level has a 50in flat-screen TV and a full-size sleeper sofa. (The fireplace is decorative only). Off the family room is a King guest bedroom, and Queen guest bedroom, and a guest bedroom furnished with a double bed and a day bed. There is a full bath located on this floor with a beautiful claw foot tub/shower.

This home contains many extras including WIFI, Bose iPod dock, books, and more! Off-Street Parking for 3 regular-sized vehicles.

Heated Pool Option: Guests may choose the option of adding pool heat to their reservation for an additional $25.00 per day for the length of reservation. Not available in January and February. Pool that measures 12ft x 23ft.

Need more space for your upcoming vacation? Then consider also renting a neighboring home. Casa Azul is a 4 bedroom neighboring home that sleeps up to 10. When combined with Guiding Light, that would be a total of 8 bedrooms, and enough space for up to 21guests.

ABOUT US: Tybee Vacation Rentals offers guests the benefit of booking with a professional vacation rental company with over 20 years of experience. Our local team has knowledge of the area and our properties. We are available 7 days a week and offer 24-hour emergency support.

PAYMENTS: Book with Confidence. Free Cancellation within 72 hours of booking for stays more than 15 days before arrival. TVR offers a variety of payment plans depending on your arrival date, click on the Book Now button to review your payment schedule.

HOUSEKEEPING: Cleanliness has always been a top priority. The TVR housekeeping staff is trained to use the best hygiene practices focusing on sanitization, disinfection, and proven cleaning protocols at all times for the safety of our guests and employees.

MINIMUM NIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Minimum night requirements vary by property, dates of stay, and usually become more lenient for last-minute bookings.

PETS: This home is pet-friendly for up to two (2) adult dogs with approval and additional pet fees. Cats are not allowed in any TVR property. Please Note: Tybee City ordinance does not allow dogs on any Tybee Island beaches

EXTENDED STAY RENTALS (26+ NIGHTS): All stays require a refundable security deposit to be paid, the amount is included in your online quote. A monthly electrical allowance is assigned according to the bedroom size of the property and has been chosen as this amount should not be exceeded with reasonable usage at the property. Please review your rental agreement for a full list of terms and policies.

City of Tybee Island Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Permit #STR2021-00551

Property manager

Tybee Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Mid Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tybee Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • South Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Huc-a-Poos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mid Beach and Tybee Island Beach. North Beach and Tybee Island Memorial Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Lovely Home

Just returned from a weeks stay on Tybee Island at the Guiding Light house. Had a lovely time. House was clean and very charming. Pool area was adorable and private. Really nice place to stay and short walk to beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

The outside area is magical. The house has tons of charm and character.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mitzi C., Clarkesville GA

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wasted time and money

I rented the house for heated pool and got charged extra for it but never got it!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Laid back and tranquil

Beautiful property and fantastic place to visit . Was able to enjoy vacation and beach without the large crowds of other destinations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

terry b.

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

great house for family

beach charm with lovely pool for fun after the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Great house for us and our dog

Great house. Super comfortable. Back yard is great and fenced so we could enjoy it along with screened in patio and not worry about our dog off leash roaming out back. Beach is super close too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Lisa G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading, check the square footage and has no working interior door latches

First there were 7 adults and 2 kids, and 3 small dogs. With that said, ALL of the interior doors had no working handle. One of the master bedrooms had a glass door…? I thought I was going to have to bust the door down to the kids room at one point because the door was stuck in the door frame…My bad for not reading the square footage of the place, because it is a lot smaller than the pictures portrayed it to be. The kitchen was super small. The shower in the down stairs master bath would not drain and dear lord please replace the mattress in the down stair master bedroom! That bed was not only hard as a rock but also had a HUGE lump going down the center of the bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Wonderful stay in Tybee

Such a charming and comfortable house. It was perfect for our family of 10. Plenty of nooks for privacy and gathering space outside for all of us. We spent a lot of time outside by the pool at the fire pit and cabana. Short walk to the beach and convenient for trips to downtown Savannah. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

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

Guiding Light. Lit up our vacation

Made wonderful memories and a plus with the pool heater. Who knew we would have a cold spell in June 😱. Also enjoyed making s’mores with the fire pit Hope to rent again. Very updated with the old Tybee feel I had experienced as a child. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
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8/10 Good

Amanda T.

June 8th through 14th

We enjoyed our time here but we do feel like we paid to much for all the issues we had. their was trash left here when we checked in and it smelled horrible. Kept getting stuck in the bedroom upstairs and the doorknob kept falling off. The floor was filthy along with 90% of the dishes. The tub upstairs drained very, very slowly. The faucet came completely off in the kitchen and water was going everywhere. We got it fixed for now but may want someone to fix that. The refrigerator makes a god awful noise. Not sure if its tearing up or what's going on but its loud all the time. I'm not one to complain and not trying to Just wanted to make you aware of these issues. Overall we loved the house. Very cute with a home like feeling to it but it needs a lot of work done. Thank you for having us. The Thomas family
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard L.

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

This home was great, very family friendly! Location was great Loved the pool, so relaxing!

Wonderful experience! Our first house vacation rental!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Camille W.

May 2020 Stay

Lovely home , so quaint and many spaces to sit and chat/have coffee . With my family it was so wonderful . Pool great , do bring off because of mosquitoes. All the necessities there and wonderful touches . Will be back for sure 😊
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10/10 Excellent

David B.

May 2020 Stay

Great house and service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Khadijah R., Griffin Ga

May 2019 Stay

My small group of family and friends really enjoyed this very comfortable house. We had plenty of room and spent most of pur days in the pool which was an added plus being that the temperature was a hot 97° - 103°. It was memorial day wknd and the beaches were crowded so we grabbed some frozen drinks from 'Wet Willie's' and came on bck to relax, grill, eat and relax in the pool. I felt totally comfortable in this neighborhood. I enjoyed taking my scooter out on the bike trail. People on bikes and joggers waving and friendly made me feel happy. In close proximity to bars, grills, restaurants and a grocery store is near. The mosquitos had a good time on this Atlanta Ga Peach so bring some off. I would definitely come back again to this rental.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Gliding light

Cute home but smelled like wet paint going up the stairs which ended up giving me a migraine the two days we were there. The Pool was suppose to be heated but when we arrived it was cool and the next day was the same day. The outside bed had the wrong sheets so had to use a flat sheet. Cute home but wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Bill & Lucille G.

September 2017 Stay

We loved spending time on Tybee Island to celebrate our anniversary. TVR staff was very easy to work with. The house is on a quiet street & very comfortable with plenty of amenities and close to the beach. We are sad to be leaving but look forward to returning.
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10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

December 2017 Stay

Everything about our experience was amazing. The house was beautiful, cozy, and clean. We had 4 children and 3 adults and fit very comfortably. The rental company was so easy to work with, sending emails and text messages to make the check in and check out process very smooth. They were also kind enough to leave sample sizes of toiletries and things to make the stay very comfortable until we could go to the store to stock up on necessary items. The only thing I would change is that we paid for pool heat and it was definitely too cold to enjoy! The pool heat worked fine, but we were lucky enough to come on the edge of the coldest weather Georgia has had in a very long time! Overall, I would highly recommend the house and Tybee Island Vacation rentals.
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10/10 Excellent

Patrice T.

August 2016 Stay

We enjoyed our visit to Tybee Island and staying in the Guiding Light Cottage. The Cottage had many amenities we did not expect, including all the pots and pans, bowls, dishes, and some pool toys we could use. The Cottage was very roomy and comfortable for the 9 of us. We particularly liked the fenced in backyard for the kids and pet. We felt very secure in this location.
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8/10 Good

Todd J.

November 2018 Stay

We had a wonderful weekend. Loved the house. Loved Tybee Island. Will definitely be back! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley R., Martinsville, Indiana

July 2016 Stay

Our family loved the house. We spent a lot of time at the pool and around the kitchen table. We road around the island as a family The location was great! Tybee staff was easy to work with
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10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

May 2018 Stay

Wow! We had such a great family vacation. Three generations of adults and our dog stayed at this house, and we all loved it. The house is beautiful, clean, very dog friendly, comfortable, convenient, and with plenty of amenities. The rental company was very easy to work with, and they made checking in and out a breeze. Great job Tybee Vacation Rentals, and thank you. We had an amazing vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

March 2019 Stay

Beautiful home we had a great time. The beds are very comfortable. The kids really enjoyed the pool. We stayed in March it’s definitely worth the money to have it heated. I was surprised how warm the pool water was. We all had a blast would stay again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gabi O.

The house is very nice renovated and decorated. The kids really enjoyed the pool.

House is very nice and I love the way it's decorated. It had everything we needed including a great pool. I just wish the house would get a deep clean one time then it would be perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

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