Stunning Historic Home - No crowds. Beach Access 120 yds from the front porch

Tybee Island, Georgia
$1050 avg/night
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 6

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

This home was built in 1895 and is listed on the National Historic Register. Property is a half acre and the front porch overlooks 2/3 of it. We are on the north side of Tybee, away from the commercial area , crowds and traffic. For families this is far and away the most desirable part of the island. The beach is 120 yards from the front of the house and Jaycee Park is right behind the house. There is a house on the left and one on the right that are both 56 feet from our house - you will notbe looking out the window at a wall of the house beside you. The park has walking trails, Pickleball Court, Frisbee Golf and a brand new Kidde Park. This is a great house for 2 families or a generational family reunion. This is where our best reviews and repeat renters come from. The home was originally occupied by the base doctor of Fort Screven. When the base was deactivated it was purchased by one of the previous mayors of Savannah, my parents purchased it from his estate in the 60’s.

The full kitchen has granite countertops, high end appliances (including two dishwashers, two sinks, a large refrigerator, a five burner Bosch induction stove, and a stereo system with a Bluetooth hookup). There is seating for 14-16 people at the dining room table. The den/library houses a flat screened TV. A marvelous open porch graces three sides of this home with approximately 2000 square feet of outdoor living area and includes rocking chairs and two picnic tables. The first floor features one bedroom (originally the 'Stryker's Quarters'), which is located just off the kitchen. There is a queen size bed in this bedroom, a separate air conditioner, a full bath with a claw foot tub, and its own entrance. There is additional bathroom with a shower on the first floor. There are three bedrooms and three full baths on the second floor, which also has about 1000 square feet of open porches. Each of the bedrooms on the second floor is abundantly sized, has tall ceilings, and a working transom above the door. The third floor has two bedrooms and one bath: one bedroom has a double and queen beds, the other has a queen, a double, and a twin bed. All bedrooms, as well as the kitchen, living room, and downstairs hallway, have ceiling fans.

This house was originally built as a 3 bedroom house with an additional bedroom on the first floor. The two bedroom on the third floor were added later. The best “fit” for this house is couples on the 2nd floor and older children and young adults in the other bedrooms - the third floor is really not suitable for young children and the 1st floor bedroom is too remote . This grand home is for the exclusive use of its guests. The beach is a five minute walk (120 yards) from the front door through a quiet (no traffic) neighborhood. Since there is no nearby public beach access parking, this one of the least occupied sections of beach on the island.

This was one of the houses considered for the movie “The Big Chill”. We have been told by guest that it has that “vibe “ to it, however local ordinance does not allow parties and events such as weddings and graduation parties (parties/events are limited to the renters).

The Fort Screven and North Beach area offers fascinating military history, beautiful dunes, long beaches, a nice park, and an eclectic community of homes that is fun to observe on foot or bike. The live oaks, natural dune with sea oats and other dune plants and animals, along with a view of Tybee Roads, as well as Daufuskie and Hilton Head islands make for a beautiful natural setting worth visiting and exploring. Also attracting attention are the mammoth container cargo ships, some almost as long as a 75 story building, plowing the waters of Savannah harbor.

The Fort Screven installation gave Tybee a military character for more than 50 years, when 30 percent of Tybee Island's population consisted of military personnel. Today, the former base is a National Historic District. Behind the Officers' Row houses is the former parade ground. Today it is Jaycee Park. Lieutenant Colonel George Catlett Marshall (who was responsible later in his career for the Marshall Plan for the economic reorganization of Europe after World War II) lived next door. During his tenure at Fort Screven, the City of Savannah gave the crepe myrtles to the fort as thanks to Marshall and his community minded command. A small creek winds through the park, adding to its attractiveness, as do the Live Oaks, bald cypress, cedars, bayberries, and wax myrtles.

Keywords: southern, charming

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4300 Sq Ft (399 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    6 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Outdoor Pickleball Court Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    6 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Thin Carpet In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

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Review Review

  • Angela T.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    It is an older house but perfectly stocked and comfortable for a wonderful extended family vacation.

  • Julie E.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    This house was perfect for our 14-member, 4-generation family. The bedroom and living space allowed us to spread out and get some privacy when needed. We spent hours on the porch in between our visits to the beach.Patricia happened to be there when we arrived, and she was very gracious and welcoming as she showed us around the house. She and John both responded promptly to texts and emails as we planned our trip.The kitchen had every plate, spice, pan, utensil, appliance, etc. that we needed to prepare meals. The two dishwashers were a blessing when it came to cleanup. We also appreciated the outdoor setup to do a shrimp boil. (B&G's had the BEST fresh shrimp.) We ate all of our meals in the dining room, and the table was large enough that we all fit very comfortably.The character and history of this house is impressive. We've stayed in 8 other VRBO homes in other cities, and this is our favorite by far.

  • Kendall S.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Excellent historic home for family trip to Tybee! Check-in and communication were exceptionally easy. The location was perfect for access to the beach and to all Tybee has to offer!

  • Beca D.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Fabulous historic home spotlessly clean and stocked with everything you need. Host goes above and beyond quickly answering any questions and providing recommendations. Beds are super comfy. Lots of bathrooms. Great porches. Neighborhood is quiet with quick access to a sparsely populated beach area. We had a great time and this house made it even more special.I highly recommend.

  • Terry C.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 20, 2025

    We had a wonderful time.

  • Anthony H.

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Great house with lots of room for family. Easy walk to beach, as well as restaurants. Really nice park just a few steps away. Our family of 13 folks had lots of room.

  • Timothy R.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    Family (age ranged 76 to 4) get together. This place met or exceeded all of our expectations. The house was clean, beds were comfortable and the kitchen was amazing. Everything we needed was there.The area the house was in, right across from a park, was quiet without the island traffic, but close enough we could walk to restaurants. The beach was clean and close, we visited it everyday. Would definitely stay at again if in the area.

  • Julie Y.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    John and his family have a fantastic place to stay. Very historical, close to the beach, light house parks so very much to do we just could not get it all in. We may have to get together again and stay longer. We had plenty of room and very nice sleeping arrangements, showers and the tubs were a god send when relaxing. Could not have picked a better place to stay with our group of 12. Loved every minute of our stay. Hope to be back soon.

  • Jeanne B.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    The property was a walk back in history for all of us. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was very accommodating for everyone's needs. This was our first visit to Tybee.Tybee Island

  • William B.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    The Tybee vacation home was very spacious and clean. We especially enjoyed outdoor dining and visiting on the huge wraparound porches. The park and playground was a very short walk and perfect for our two small grandchildren. The walk to the beach was also short and private and the owner provided a beach cart which was very nice. The bedrooms and bathrooms were great band lots of room to relax.

  • Richard H.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Magnificent house for our family gathering of cousins. Tremendous kitchen, dining room and deck. Easy access to the beach. Couldn't have been any for our reunion.

  • Tracy B.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    We decided to visit Tybee Island for our annual family trip (4 seniors, 4 adults, and 3 teenagers). This property was perfect for our group. Plenty of room so that people could have their own space but also a large dining room table and living rooms that we could hang out together. It is also decorated with interesting historical and local touches that I appreciated learning about. The two levels of wrap around porches were fantastic, and many of us sat outside during our down times. It was a short, easy walk to get to the beach from this house, and the beach was never crowded. The kitchen was well equipped for us to prepare most of our meals. The owners were very friendly and responsive and were quick to offer suggestions or answer any questions that we had. The house is located on the northern part of Tybee Island, which is quieter and less touristy/crowded than the southern part. It was also an easy drive to get into Savannah, so we spent several afternoons exploring parts of Savannah as well. One of my nephews said that this was one of his favorite houses all time that we have rented on our trips, and we have been doing these trips for at least 10 years.

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