Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
59 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
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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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 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 near 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 North Beach. Tybee Arts Center 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 hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 97 min drive
Restaurants
The Crab Shack - 6 min drive
Fannies On The Beach - 20 min walk
Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - 16 min walk
Spanky's Beachside - 19 min walk
Sting Ray's Seafood Restaurant - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool?
As of 23 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool on 20 May 2026 start from AU$766, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool?
On-site parking is available at the 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?
Located in South 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
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found our place clean and pet-friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
The property is pet friendly and the outdoor space was the attraction with the screened-in porch, heated pool and firepit . The indoor areas are a bit worn..but it served our needs just fine. We had a super relaxing vacation and our English bulldog ,T-Bone, had a blast as well. Thank you for a nice vacation spot..I will keep it on my list for future visits.
Bonnie L S.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the pet-friendly amenities and outdoor space. We apologize for any wear and tear in the indoor areas and will address that promptly. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you and T-Bone back for another relaxing vacation in the future.
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.
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!
Amanda L.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2022
Thank you for choosing Tybee Vacation Rentals! We are so happy to hear you loved your experience. Please let us know when you are ready to come back! It will be our pleasure to welcome you back for a little more Tybee Time.
This property has been beautifully decorated but it hasn’t been cleaned well or maintained well for a very long time. We had plenty or room and the neighborhood/location is great. The ice maker does not work. The skillet in the drawer still had food in it. The master bedspread was filthy. The pool water was green and cloudy and had to be cleaned and treated before we could let our grandchildren swim. We bought a broom and soft scrub to clean the porch and had to fix the vacuum prior to vacuuming as well. The management company did get the pool service company out on a Sunday and they offered to send out someone to clean which we did turn down. We left the property much cleaner than when we arrived!
Jennifer C.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
22 Apr 2019
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.
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.
Chris J.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you for choosing Tybee Vacation Rentals! We are so happy to hear you loved your experience. Please let us know when you are ready to come back! It will be our pleasure to welcome you back for a little more Tybee Time.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lisa G.
27 Nov 2021
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.
Lisa G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2021
We are sorry to hear that the home did not accommodate your family as anticipated. Originally built in 1940, this home is 1,600 square feet and like many other older homes, it's on the smaller side. One of the unique features of the home is the antique doors with original hardware. We hope that we have another opportunity to welcome you back to Tybee Island.
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
Ken L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Amanda T.
14 June 2020
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
Amanda T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2020
Thank you for your feedback! We are very sorry you had some difficulties during your stay. We work very hard to ensure a great experience for our guests. We are available seven days a week to address any issues which arise. You will be pleased to know the maintenance items have been completed, and the home is ready to welcome the next visitors.
This home was great, very family friendly! Location was great Loved the pool, so relaxing!
Wonderful experience! Our first house vacation rental!
Howard L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Camille W.
27 May 2020
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 😊
Camille W.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2020
Hi Camille, thank you for choosing Guiding Light Cottage for your stay on Tybee. We are thrilled you had everything you needed. Please let us know when you are ready to return for some more Tybee Time!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David B.
12 May 2020
May 2020 Stay
Great house and service.
David B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Khadijah R.
30 May 2019
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.
Khadijah R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Megan B.
12 Apr 2019
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.
Megan B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patrice T.
12 Apr 2019
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.
Patrice T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sally A.
12 Apr 2019
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!
Sally A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kelley R.
12 Apr 2019
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
Kelley R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christine D.
12 Apr 2019
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!
Christine D.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Todd J.
12 Apr 2019
November 2018 Stay
We had a wonderful weekend. Loved the house. Loved Tybee Island. Will definitely be back!
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