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This original Tybee Cottage that has been lovingly restored is directly oceanfront!

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Balcony overlooking the ocean
Outside view of the house
Living room
Living room
Covered porch

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8161.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

This original Tybee Cottage that has been lovingly restored is directly oceanfront!

Escape to 1 2nd Terrace – Your Vintage Tybee Island Retreat
(This home will be available in 2024 but will not begin accepting reservations until January 10th, 2024.)
Embark on a distinctive vacation experience at 1-2nd Terrace, a lovingly maintained and updated original Tybee Cottage. This one-of-a-kind retreat is a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom beachfront haven on Tybee Island, Georgia. This Tybee home is more than just a regular beach home, offering an unforgettable setting that captures the essence of vintage charm. Nestled in the mid-island of Tybee, the home is within walking distance of popular restaurants and shops.

Cozy vacation cottage with modern conveniences.
The story of 1 2nd Terrace begins as you step inside this two-story beauty. On the lower floor, you'll find the main living area, ample seating, and sliding doors leading to a covered porch – the perfect spot for shaded relaxation. The butcher block kitchen counters speak to the home's past, but the fully appointed kitchen has been appropriately updated with modern conveniences. Past the kitchen is a convenient half bathroom and laundry room. Dining seating is offered at the kitchen counter and dining table.
Additionally, on the lower level of the home is a primary bedroom with a queen bed and an attached full bathroom with a walk-in shower.

A vintage Tybee Island experience.
Ascend to the upper floor, where three bedrooms await your relaxation. The top floor of the home has painted pine floors, reminding you of the commitment to maintain the cottage's historic roots. A spacious primary bedroom has a king bed, reading nook/workspace, attached full bathroom, and private balcony with panoramic ocean and beach views. A bedroom with two twin beds and a bedroom with a queen bed share the third full bathroom at 1 – 2nd Terrace. Each of the bedrooms has been furnished with vintage touches and modern amenities.

Unparalleled Views and Relaxation
The top-floor balcony is the perfect spot to sunbathe, enjoy a quiet night under the star-filled sky, and watch twinkling lights from the ships anchored offshore. Right off the coast is the international shipping channel called "Tybee Roads," where the ships come from the Atlantic Ocean before heading down the Savannah River to port with cargo from all over the world. The unobstructed views from the top floor balcony allow you a spot like no other on Tybee Island to experience the relaxation of a sunrise over the Atlantic ocean.
The living room and all bedrooms have televisions with streaming options with either a Fire stick, Tubi or Live TV that can stream some channels through the app. There is not cable at this home only use of streaming services.

There is parking for three vehicles only.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 in Tybee Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Tybee Island Marine Science Center and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • North Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mid Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • South Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Huc-a-Poos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This original Tybee Cottage that has been lovingly restored is directly oceanfront! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This original Tybee Cottage that has been lovingly restored is directly oceanfront!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This original Tybee Cottage that has been lovingly restored is directly oceanfront!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This original Tybee Cottage that has been lovingly restored is directly oceanfront! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Tybee Island Memorial Park and Tybee Post Theater are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Great Location

The house was awesome and had a great layout. Fun to just be so close to the beach with the whole family.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Tybee

The property was just lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

trai m.

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

Great stay

Beautiful private beach house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose Ann L.

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

Great location

Clean, well kept home on the beach. Lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Marie B.

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

Excellent

We had a wonderful time! So many things within walking distance and the teens had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

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

Great for family vacation

This property was perfect for our family beach vacation. The location can't be beat. The home was comfortable and we'll stocked for cooking in and days on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gene W.

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

Special cottage

Our family enjoyed this cozy cottage. Charming decor, lovely views, and convenient to beach. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

2nd trip

This is the second year in row that we have stayed in this home. It was once again fantastic. The location on Tybee is great and it’s wonderful to be right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Loved it

My two kids ( 21 and 19 ) loved the stay. The location and charm of the house was perfect. Would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Janice A.

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

Sister vaca

Right on beach.. would have liked some shades in the windows on beach side for privacy. It’s an older cottage but plenty of room with 4 bedrooms for the 4 of us. It was very clean ..The outside doors need some maintenance..but.. all in all it was exactly what we wanted. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry E.

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

Sisters trip to Savannah/Tybee

6 sisters and one friend really enjoyed this cute and cozy cottage. Great access to the beach and nice views from the upper deck. Everything we needed and clean and well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Wonderful property! A perfect stay.

We (5 adults-Mom & kids with partners) had a fantastic time at this wonderful property. The house is great - comfortable, beautiful & perfectly situated. Steps to the beach and an easy bike ride anywhere on the island. We had bikes, chairs & beach cart delivered by Tim’s Rentals at the start of our trip and used them every day.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ferrell C.

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

Great Stay!

We really enjoyed our stay here. Just what I wanted and the property delivered. USE the Great Big parking Lot that you have all to yourself on the RIGHT SIDE of the house. The left is for the locale residence.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Amazing Beach Vacation

The house was exactly as described. Very clean, loved all the windows and the views! Kitchen was great. Loved the Porch swing and the sitting area on the upper deck. Right on the beach. Definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lula G.

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

Tybee Island

This property was more than we even expected! It was clean and comfortable with all the amenities needed. The house is nicely furnished. Just steps to the beach. The online pictures don’t do it justice! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Classic Charm!

The house is everything that was stated and more. If you want a classic beach home charm from days gone you will be in love! It was perfect 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Cozy and Charming Beach Getaway!

This property is so cute and cozy and was perfect for our girls' getaway weekend. The only thing I would disagree with on the listing is the number of people that this place sleeps. It says 10, but I think since these are small full beds plus an air mattress, it is more comfortably 8, which is what we had. Keep this in mind before booking. The kitchen is well stocked and clean, the views are great, and the place is very homey!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Perfect Ocean Front Cottage

The house was wonderful, the perfect place for our family vacation. **NOTE - the listing does say that the beds are Full / Double - not Queen :) but that did not sink in while making the reservation, and it was a bit of a surprise when we arrived. The house was outfitted with plenty of towels, all of the kitchen dishes and equipment that one could use for a crowd, and there was plenty of parking. Overall a very nice stay - right on the beach!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

Charming

Spent a girls getaway at this adorable cottage. It’s surrounded by other buildings but when you are sitting on the porch or balcony looking at the wonderful view, you don’t even notice. Each bedroom had its own bathroom, making it a perfect set up for us. Would definitely rent it again. The sisal rugs are pretty but a little hard on the feet. Keep your flip flops handy. The kitchen is well furnished and you can open up the French doors in the living room and really enjoy the ocean breeze. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Dunes blocked view

The cottage itself was very nice. It was clean, beds were comfortable, plumbing worked well, good amount of parking, nice appliances. I was however very disappointed with the dunes blocking the ocean view from the bottom deck. The listing says there are no dunes between you and the beach. Not true. I even asked before I booked and was told it’s a clear view of the beach from the bottom deck. My dad is unable to climb stairs. Him and my mom spent a week staring at sand and grass. It ruined our vacation. I complained and was told the dunes weren’t there in February when I booked. Seriously?! A group of university students studying the dunes told us they planted grass in them over a year ago. Plus, boardwalks are built over them. People don’t build boardwalks over nothing. I was given a 10% discount. Still unacceptable, I wanted a different location with a beach view. I never would have booked here if the listing description was accurate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

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

Tybee Get Away

We loved this charming property! We stayed over Thanksgiving and the kitchen was stocked with all that we needed. Adorable old cottage that is well appointed and roomy. Gorgeous views waking up every morning seeing the dunes and the sunrise over the ocean! It is a short trip into Savannah and not far to venture to Hilton Head. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt W.

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

Great Trip

Located ON the beach--just a great place for a family get together.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

mark a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach Vacation with Rustic Charm

House is cute and charming. The dishwasher was an issue. Dishes in the cabinet were dirty when we arrived. Dishwasher was not working properly during. Had to be 10-15 years old. Mentioned to management company along with the water pressure at the master shower and they sent someone out within an hour of the call. Fixed the shower valve but could not repair the dishwasher. The maintenance man was very courteous. Ended up using paper plates and plastic cups to save on handwashing. Refrigerator was cold. But had rust stains on the face freezer door. Would recommend to homeowner new appliances and kitchen utensils for future renters.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

3 day get away

Cute antique Tybee cottage. Right on the beach. The cottage is unique. Beds are doubles so not good for bigger couples but comfortable. Cleanliness was superb. Plenty of cookware, appliances are dated but work just fine. I don't have anything negative to say. Would definately stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Tucker, GA

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

Adorable House-Great Location

If you love the beach and love old homes, this is the spot for you. This adorable house sits directly on the beach with beautiful ocean views from the upper deck. It is decorated with lovely antiques and artwork. We were able to see the entire island and eat at the highest-rated restaurants without moving our car for the week. We would definitely recommend this home for couples and families wanting to visit Tybee.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

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