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Large, Classic Beachfront House with Wrap-Around Porch by Tybee Cottages

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A covered outdoor seating area with white wicker furniture and blue cushions, overlooking a natural landscape.
A covered outdoor area with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and a sandy beach with vegetation.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A wooden dining room with a large painting of surfers, a cabinet with glass doors, and a map on the table.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with books, a window with curtains, and a wall art piece.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tybee Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Back River Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Tybee Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tybee Island Beach and Coligny Beach. Tybee Arts Center and Tybee Island Marine Science Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Map
Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Back River Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mid Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 33 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large, Classic Beachfront House with Wrap-Around Porch by Tybee Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large, Classic Beachfront House with Wrap-Around Porch by Tybee Cottages?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large, Classic Beachfront House with Wrap-Around Porch by Tybee Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, Classic Beachfront House with Wrap-Around Porch by Tybee Cottages?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large, Classic Beachfront House with Wrap-Around Porch by Tybee Cottages located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Beach holiday home is just steps away from Back River Beach and Tybee Island Beach. South Beach and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Casual Family Spot

Our family enjoyed our stay at Swan Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The porch was amazing! Great location right on the back river beach and super close to the south end when we wanted some waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was just perfect. Short walk to the beach and very nice quiet street. Close to everything! The house is simply beautiful and well cared for. Would stay here again! Love Tybee!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the short walk to the beach and quiet street made for a perfect stay, and that the house’s beauty and upkeep met your expectations. Happy you found it close to everything — we’d love to host you again! — Tybee Cottages
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very outdated but cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Back River Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our traditional Tybee Cottage stay. The wrap around porch and the view of the dunes were just wonderful.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful location

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of this property is really nice. It’s fantastic. It’s right by the ocean by the beach. The description is not quite as the pictures it’s rather dated but if you like that kind of vibe it’s OK. I feel like it could’ve been a little cleaner of the coverings for the furniture were kind of musty and moldy. There was a lot of dust and there are a lot of bugs, and the dryer didn’t work. We did call about that, but no one ever came out to fix it. overall because of the view and the location, I would still even stay here again and recommended to my friends.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the incredible location and ocean views, and that the home’s setting helped make your stay memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and are happy to know you would consider staying with us again. We also appreciate you sharing the areas where your experience could have been improved. These are not the standards we strive to provide, and we understand how frustrating it must have been to report the dryer concern and not have it resolved during your stay. Your feedback has been shared with our housekeeping and maintenance teams so these items can be reviewed and addressed. We truly value your comments, as they help us continue improving the guest experience. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for your understanding. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better visit in the future. The Tybee Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time at Tybee!!

The “view” is the best way to describe this home. It’s has an amazing one of the the Tybee back river. It’s a truly authentic Tybee cottage, run well by the management folks, and made for a memorable experience. Many thanks! Will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Tim so happy you took full advantage of that awesome view and enjoyed it! Let us know when you are ready to come back and happy to make that happen! Thanks much, Denise & the TC team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great View!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely large covered porch with great view of back river and Atlantic!Spacious comfortable vintage beach home with lots of Old Tybee charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
HI Terri, So happy to hear you had a great time!! Tha porch is wonderful with those amazing views! Come see us again soon, Denise and the TC Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Swan cottage

Great location. Clean. Well equipped kitchen which we used. Great vintage home of the 1930s which fortunately hasn't been gutted. Appreciated the history. Spectacular wrap around porch which we loved. Short walk to beach, inlet or ocean. Very comfortable bedrooms and beds. Loved the decor and all the books and art. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best “Home” on Tybee Island!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Swan Cottage is our absolute favorite vacation home we have ever stayed. It wraps you in so much comfortable warmth and so welcoming. Every night we would gather on the huge porch or walk out to the beach to watch the most incredible sunsets each night. The porch was also where we would have family dinner at the large dining table. We have been vacationing on Tybee Island for the past 12 years. The past two years we were fortunate to stay here. This home is by far our favorite and hope to continue revisiting each year. It is the one time of year that we get to see our other 3 couples that get together for our annual Tybee vacation. All are from different states so it is perfect to have found a place that brings us together and to make lasting memories. This home will always bring a smile to my face and we already are excited for next summer. Thank you so much for opening up your beautiful beach home to us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great besides have to go outside to go upstairs to rooms but besides that great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Back river gem.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Old Tybee at its best. Great location and would rent again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location, fantastic house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second year in this home and we absolutely love it, and will return next year. The location of the home and the secludedness that it provides really adds to the charm of this property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming Island Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of four loved this absolutely charming and homey island getaway. The home which was on the Southern end of the Island where the river met the ocean was the perfect location. The river side was calmer with no waves which made for easy floating and kayaking. The ocean side was only a few hundred yards away where we could play in the surf and my daughter tried surfboarding. The home had a huge screened in porch with room for everyone to spread out. The view was magnificent and it was a very short walk to the beach. The home was very comfy with four bedrooms and three baths. The kitchen was a little small but well equipped with everything we needed. The decorations and ambience were very vintage and unique and I felt like I was in a special place. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful vacation home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: just wanted to pass along what a great time we had at Swan Cottage July 22-29.After spending a dozen years up the street at 1903 Chatham, we have found a new "home" at Swan Cottage.We will be re-booking for next year once the July schedule comes out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love Swan Cottage!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second year we have stayed at Swan Cottage. We love the large upstairs porch. We spent most of our at home time there. The sunsets are beautiful and we could watch them from the porch. Swan Cottage is located right on the river and the ocean is right around the bend. The location of this property is so convenient to the shopping area. We walked there everyday to shop, get sushi or get ice cream on the pier. We felt very safe walking the streets and the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay on Chatham

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an outstanding experience at 1807 Chatham. This was our 3rd time staying here and its all about the location being right on the back river dunes with views of the river meeting the Atlantic. The historic house is truly wonderful as if walking back in time with a large second story screen porch. While a bit dated it has all the modern day comforts and any deficiencies are made up by the view and location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place on the Back River

Really enjoyed the property. Great porch and closeness to the back river beach area. Great for smaller kids as you get less wave action. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Loved it!!!!

I loved the house and especially the porch. It was so relaxing sitting on the porch and looking out over the water. Several nights it stormed and we were able to sit on the porch and listen to the rain and watch the lightning. We spent most our time at the beach or on the porch. The town area and pavilion was within walking distance to shop or get ice cream. The town was very clean and I felt safe walking anywhere. We had best of both worlds - the relaxing river and the ocean waves. Savannah is not far and easy to get to. The Crab Shack was a very short distance to drive to and had great food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best Vacation Cottage and View!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Out of all the vacation homes that we have stayed in on Tybee Island, Swan Cottage is definitely the best!! We vacation to Tybee Island every summer with friends from 3 different states. We always look forward for our “friends” reunion and this spot made it even better. It had plenty of room for all of us and the porch was our favorite part of the home. We ate dinner every night at the huge 8-10 person table on the porch with the most amazing sunsets! In the mornings we all met on the porch to have coffee and look at the beautiful view of the calm backwater. The beds and linens were sooooo comfortable and I actually ordered the sheets that were on our bed! The kitchen was well stocked and had updated appliances(even a mini fridge on the porch). The full bath downstairs on the ground level was great for rinsing off and coming up from the beach. The path to the beach was so convenient too. There were so many memories made and we are already trying to book it for next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Anna, We loved having you as our guests and happy to hear you enjoyed the house and it worked great for you. Please let us know when we can get you set for your next visit. Thanks so much Denise & the TC Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Swan Cottage was perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The wrap around porch was a wonderful place to enjoy sights and sounds of Tybee. Look forward to coming back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The porch! The view! The location!

We spent our annual girls weekend at this amazing Tybee house. The pictures really don’t do it justice. This house is very vintage- but in the best of ways. With the privacy and direct access to the beach you feel like you have stepped back into the 1960s. It feels like you are staying at a beach house that’s been in your family for years- it does not feel like a rental. I thought having the kitchen and living room not connected through an internal staircase would be a problem - but it wasn’t! We made meals in the kitchen and brought them on to the glorious porch. The porch is really everything! I wish we could make this our annual go-to place every year! I definitely want to come back. Also the communication with the rental company was fabulous. I can’t say enough nice things about this magical cottage. It’s actually so refreshing to have a galley kitchen with old school cabinets- we are all so used to the completely renovated beach homes these days- but I’ll take this vintage beauty all day long! This was a perfect reunion spot for a group of life long friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location and porch!

We really liked the location of this house. When you walk over the dunes, there is a sandy beach on the inlet. This is a beautiful place to sit and watch the sunset and that is what we did daily. We also loved the porch. It is a big screened in porch with a beautiful view. It is a great place to have morning coffee. The house is an old history home with lots of charm. We loved exploring the home. The layout of the home is a bit unusual. There are no indoor stairs, you have to go outside to go up to the second floor bedrooms. I love that the rental provides towels and sheets as well as bar soap and a roll of paper towels and toilet paper in each bathroom. The house has some basic low beach chairs, if you want taller or adjustable chairs you may want to bring your own. The location of the house is walkable to the little “downtown area”. But it is quiet and residential. The walk is not far to go to the Oceanside beach. I would love to stay at this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Pam, Thank you for the amazing review that describes this amazing home better than we ever could. So glad you enjoyed all it had to offer and we can't wait for you to come for some more beach days at Swan Cottage, Denise & the TC Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay and enjoyed it

The property was perfect for our family. The large screened in porch was just fantastic for the family either to relax or play games. The access to the water was great calm waters by the property and a short walk so the grandson could ride the waves on the other side. Would highly recommend this property. Jim was on top of the only problem we had and had it fixed in a timely manner. Great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The porch is everything!

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you will find when you arrive at the home. You are staying in a vintage cottage on the beach that has all the characteristics of a home that has been used for over fifty years. The porch upstairs is the place to be to watch the sunset or just watch the wind blow the sea oats on the dunes. Helpful information to know that is not readily available through the listing: The lower level contains the kitchen, living/dining area, a full bath inside off the living room and a full bath accessible only from the upstairs. All four bedrooms are upstairs. The main bedroom has a king size bed and private bathroom. The second bedroom with a king bed is entered through a door from the porch or through a Jack and Jill bath that connects the room to the inside hallway where the other two bedrooms are located. Those bedrooms share either that bathroom or will need to use the other bathroom off the main bedroom or use the two bathrooms downstairs. Cell phone connectivity downstairs is sketchy and calls are best made and received outside on the porches. We enjoyed our stay (the porch!!!!) and would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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