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Historic Tybee Cottage, 100 Steps to the Dunes, Private Beach Access

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An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a small settlement with houses, and a large body of water.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a toaster, and hanging copper pots.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a coffee table. There is a window with blinds, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A sunroom with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.
A coastal street lined with white buildings, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated near the sea, this vacation home accommodates 10 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 separate living room, games, and outdoor areas featuring a patio, balcony, and deck. Enjoy nearby activities like motorboating and windsurfing, as well as attractions such as Tybee Island Beach and Back River Beach.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the 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
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Back River Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪62 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
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Tybee Cottage, 100 Steps to the Dunes, Private Beach Access

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 from the beach are amazing.

Note: between June 5th to August 7th, 2027, we only accept seven-night reservations, arriving and leaving on Saturdays.

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 twin 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. There are several Smart TVs with popular apps to stream movies.

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 folding door. 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 with a washer and dryer. 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. So you won't have the challenges dealing with a management company.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
(2) pack and plays, high chair.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 460288vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tybee Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tybee Island Beach and Coligny Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Tybee Arts Center and Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 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 - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sundae Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Tybee Cottage, 100 Steps to the Dunes, Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Historic Tybee Cottage, 100 Steps to the Dunes, Private Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Tybee Cottage, 100 Steps to the Dunes, Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Tybee Cottage, 100 Steps to the Dunes, Private Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Tybee Cottage, 100 Steps to the Dunes, Private Beach Access located?

This family-friendly Tybee Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Back River Beach and Tybee Island Beach. South Beach and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Mike Polak

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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.

Thirteen 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 28 and 24.

I have a health tech start-up and I teach political science at Georgia Tech. My wife is a middle school religion 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, you can 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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