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Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location!

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Outdoor dining
Welcome to The Tatum House!
Outdoor dining
Come sit and swing awhile on the front porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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New Smyrna Beach, FL
  • New Smyrna Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Flagler Avenue Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Canal Street Historic District
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - The Minorca Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - The Coronado Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - The Flagler Room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 - The Turnbull Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location!

Come and enjoy your own piece of New Smyrna Beach history at “The Tatum House Cottage”, a recently renovated 1940’s Florida historical beach cottage conveniently located at 1001 Hill Street, NSB. Originally built by the Tatum family in 1940, The Tatum House is recognized by almost all of New Smyrna Beach natives as one of the first and now oldest remaining beach homes. This home radiates the charm and flair of old Florida family beach days. Envision yourself sitting on the back porch in our classic white Adirondack chairs, a beach breeze keeping you cool, the sound of the ocean waves rolling in the background, with the sea shells collected from your morning walk sitting at your feet. These are the kind of days that can be enjoyed by guests of The Tatum House.

With four bedrooms and three full baths, this home easily accommodates a family or a couples’ getaway. The large sectional in the living room invites you to curl up for a nap or gather as a group for movie night. There is plenty of eating space with the large kitchen bar and cozy dining table.

When renovating the home, it was important to us that we maintain the historical integrity and old Florida charm, while throwing in a gentle touch of modern conveniences and upgrades. Many of the home’s features remain from the original construction, including red pine wood floors throughout, bedroom doors and hardware. The newly tiled kitchen and bathrooms were selected to stay consistent with the patterns of the period. Each room has been named after a landmark. Be sure to spend some time in the stairwell enjoying historical pictures of the home and new Smyrna from back in the day!

In addition to the 75” TV in the living room, each bedroom hosts a 43 inch mounted TV to allow for private wind down time in your room. All bedrooms have an ocean view.

The storage shed on the property houses an assortment of beach chairs, bikes, floats, etc. for your use during your stay. And when you aren’t just hanging out at Tatum house, you will find you are very conveniently located in New Smyrna, just off of 1st Avenue for easy exploring around town. You are within half a mile of famous Flagler Avenue, which boasts plenty of restaurants, shopping, bars, art shows, etc. You’re three blocks from the conveniences of the grocery store (Publix), more shopping and eating, the famous Red Dog Surf Shop for beach clothing and surf gear and The Little Theatre for a night out of local talent. Walk out the back door, straight onto the beach and you are within a quarter mile of great beachfront eating and cocktails at Toni and Joe’s (to the north) and Sea Vista Tiki Bar (to the South). A little further down gets you to Breakers (north) and Chases (south). When you book, we will hook you up with the complete lowdown on the places to hit in NSB during your stay!!! There is never a dull moment in this quaint community that promotes enjoyment for all ages! New Smyrna Beach is a generational vacation spot……grandchildren that visited with their grandparents continue to vacation in New Smyrna to recapture those glorious days of fun in the sun with family and friends.

We are so excited for you to come enjoy our little piece of heaven in New Smyrna Beach!!....Return for another visit and take advantage of the 10% discount we extend to returning guests. New Smyrna is addictive!

First Floor:
• Living Room – Large Section Sofa. TV
• Kitchen – Appliances (refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher). Large bar for serving and eating (5 barstools).
• Dining Room – Cozy antique table that seats 4 just off from kitchen and living room. Great spot for conversation, playing games or to put a puzzle together.
• Hall Bathroom – A full bathroom easily accessed by general home visitors and across the hallway from Bedroom #1. Tub/Shower combo.
• “The Minorca” - Bedroom #1 – Queen Bed. TV. Direct ocean front view. Roll up the shades and lay in bed looking at the beach and listening to the ocean waves. Dresser and closet for clothing storage during stay.
• “The Coronado” - Bedroom #2 – Queen Bed. TV. Private sitting area (loveseat, chair, coffee table). Dresser and closet for clothing storage during stay. Private full bathroom.
• Bathroom #2 – Private bath accessed from within Bedroom #2. Walk in shower. Also houses the washer/dryer unit.
2nd Floor (accessed via staircase):
• “The Flagler” - Bedroom #3 – Southside of home. Full bed. TV. Closet hosts hanging and drawer storage for clothing during stay.
• “The Turnbull” - Bedroom #4 – North side of home. Queen bed. TV. Closet hosts hanging and drawer storage for clothing during stay.
• Bathroom #3 – Situated between Bedroom #3 and Bedroom #4. Walk in shower and large vanity.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: All Guests must be 25 years of age or older or otherwise accompanied and supervised by an adult who is 25 year of age or older. To complete a booking a copy of the responsible Guest's drivers' license shall be submitted along with the rental agreement.

***SECURITY DEPOSIT****: PLEASE NOTE that we require the refundable security deposit to be paid in full prior to the stay. VRBO DOES NOT automatically collect this fee as a part of your charges at the time of booking. You will receive an additional payment request from us thru the VRBO portal that is identified as an "Administrative Fee". The security deposit will be refunded in accordance with the rental agreement upon departure.

CRAIGSLIST NOTICE: THIS PROPERTY IS NOT ADVERTISED ON CRAIGSLIST. ANY POSTINGS OF THIS PROPERTY ON CRAIGSLIST ARE FRAUDULENT!!!!!

FOR LARGER GROUPS - See our adjacent property, The Tatum House (Main House). This cottage is one of two direct oceanfront homes in our portfolio, located side by side on Hill Street in NSB. Visit the listing for The Tatum House (Main House) at www.vrbo.com/4221665. Located at 991 Hill Street, NSB this home is a new build and just completed in October 2024. It boasts 6 bedrooms/6.5 baths, three story with elevator. All bedrooms hold King beds and have in suite full bathrooms. Together the two homes provide for a total of 10 bedrooms 9.5 baths and have sleeping accommodations for 20 guests.

Property manager

Marla Nance
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Refundable Security Deposit. Refundable security deposit must be paid in full within 48 hours of the booking. A separate fee will be sent thru VRBO
Drivers License. A copy of the drivers license of the booking party who will be responsible and on site must be provided within 48 hours of booking.
Upon confirmation of your reservation, the Vacation Rental Agreement must be completed, signed, and returned to the property owners within 10 days.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

New Smyrna Beach

Located in New Smyrna Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Canal Street Historic District and Turtle Mound National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include New Smyrna Lanes and Marine Discovery Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Go-Kart City, or check out an event or a game at New Smyrna Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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New Smyrna Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • New Smyrna Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Flagler Avenue Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Canal Street Historic District - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Indian River Lagoon Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Smyrna Dunes Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Daytona Beach Station - 29 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Breakers - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Garlic - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Flagler Tavern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crabby’s - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Toni & Joe's Patio - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location! located?

Nestled on the beach, this New Smyrna Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach and New Smyrna Beach. Detwiler Park and Flagler Avenue Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
This place is perfect. We enjoyed ourselves. Would definitely go back. This is a charming home right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun vacation for the family
Very easy accommodation and relaxing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little beach house!
The views and access to the beach alone make this property a must stay. The inside was clean and beautifully decorated. Large parking area and many conveniences including a pack and play and high chair for baby! We enjoyed watching the sunrise each morning and watching the little turtles come out from the dunes!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!
Beautiful property, cute and clean home. Very good communication from host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceanfront Cottage
Charming, well-kept oceanfront home. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Just fall out the front door to a fabulous beach on the Atlantic. Thanks for the use of the bikes. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piper G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sibling trip
This is our 2nd time to stay at the Tatum House. We LOVE that precious house. So cozy and comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

judith b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place
Being on the beach was such a treat for my family who all live up North. We had long daily walks and several went surfing in the ocean. The house is very close to Flagler where all the shops, restaurants, and bars are located. The cottage is very well equipped in the kitchen and there are many towels for the bathrooms and the beach. The beds are inviting with their comforters and pillows. We loved every aspect of the cottage and had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional!
Had a wonderful stay at this property. Check in was a breeze. The back porch is well appointed with plenty of seating and direct access to the beach. There is a large shed on property with an assortment of beach items - we used the bikes to ride to the French Bakery in the morning. All furnishings were as described. The location, ample parking and views cannot be beat! Owner was responsive and baked a lemon Bundt cake which was waiting for us upon our arrival - nice touch! Overall, excellent property and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back next year!!!!
Loved this charming home and plan on returning next year!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Beachfront Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Tatum House! The property manager was very accessible and I loved all of the extras! (bikes, beach chairs, towels, etc). The house itself was roomy enough for our group of eight. We all enjoyed the back porch/patio area, esp. the rocking chairs. 10/10 would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beach getaway!
Beautiful home right on the beach, everything you need, very clean, nicely decorated. So comfortable! Marla is a perfect host. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Family
Zero complaints about this perfect home in a perfect location. Great for families and a true gem. Cannot wait to bring the kids back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beach getaway!
The Tatum house was perfect for our annual trip for the Daytona 500 weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

john h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Great property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Winter Getaway
Great house for a winter getaway with family. Cozy cottage right on the beach was close to town, restaurants and grocery store. Beautifully furnished with many thoughtful touches. Really hated to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
chillly chill in NSB
Wonderful place, very clean and accommodating for six adults. It was a chilly week so we couldn’t take full advantage of the beach and all the patio furniture, but the place and location couldn’t be better!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mercy
What an amazing place. The location, house and views were just beautiful. The extra touches for a quick stay were well appreciated! See ya soon!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family babymoon
We wanted a place that was right on the beach to celebrate our daughter and husband with the rest of our family before their baby boy is born. The Tatum house looked so special and exceeded our expectations! The location is ideal in every way, the outdoor dining areas and grill made every bite taste even better, the abundance of beach chairs, tents, toys and towels made beach time so convenient, and the charming home, and fluffy beds made relaxing ever so easy. We enjoyed 3 days here, and we all can't wait to go again. The next time, we'll bring baby Bennett with us too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
It’s literally steps from the beach. It’s the perfect location and such a cute house. We had the best time and were sad to leave! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margarita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
We enjoyed a beautiful view, just steps from the beach in the quaint and cozy Tatum House. A very relaxing stay. We walked the beach every morning, and were able to walk to the downtown and enjoy visiting some shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
We've been coming to NSB for a long time and this was our favorite place we've ever stayed. Clean, updated and charming with a perfect location. Hosts were great. Do not hesitate to book.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rebecca U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding getaway
We absolutely loved The Tatum House. This home is exquisitely furnished with everything needed for time away. Watching the sun rise from the back porch daily was a true gift! The home caters to adults and children alike. This is so well appointed that all we needed were our clothes. We definitely will return for a longer visit. The style and comfort of this home was a breath of fresh air!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois L., PENNEY FARMS, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas at the Beach
After a difficult year it was such a blessing to have our family together for the Christmas break and the Tatum House was the perfect place for us. The location was awesome, the kitchen was well stocked, the beds were great and our hosts made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
We had a wonderful weekend away at the house, everything was spotless and inviting. The location is just perfect, and we loved watching the sunrise from the porch every morning. We hope to go back one day soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house
Highly recommend Tatum House. Beautiful home. Adorable decor. Lots of little extra touches Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marla Nance

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