Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location!
5.0
Outstanding(186 Reviews)House in New Smyrna Beach, FL
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
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Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
Come and enjoy your own piece of New Smyrna Beach history at “The Tatum House”, 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 55” 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!!!!!
Visit our other New Smyrna Beach vacation property, The Ocean House (5 bedroom, 4 bath home) at www.vrbo.com/3015234
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 55” 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!!!!!
Visit our other New Smyrna Beach vacation property, The Ocean House (5 bedroom, 4 bath home) at www.vrbo.com/3015234
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of New Smyrna Beach, FL
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(186 Reviews)5.0
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!
5.0
Loved this charming home and plan on returning next year!!!
5.0
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!
5.0
Our family of 6 loves The Tatum House and we plan of coming back. Our hosts were super responsive and thought of everything, including being welcomed with a delicious lemon cake upon arriving. We spent four amazing nights and our adult kids and family had no problem settling comfortably in. The beds were comfy with high end bedding, a wonderful cozy open living/ kitchen area that had a five star view. The porches had excellent hang out areas. Easy direct access to beach with a stunning up close view! The back porch has a wonderful covered area in case it rains with rocking chairs. I have to mention how well the AC works. We rent beach homes and condos often and this one really works and no temperature requirements! Also, I totally appreciated such a lovely historic decorated so beautifully.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!!!
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
Almost don’t want to review too good because want to keep it a secret. Perfect doesn’t even cover it. The view, the beds, the location, the beach all amazing. Everything worked perfect. Electronics and WiFi spot on. Nice towels.
We will return. The. To top it off a welcome lemon Bundt cake was waiting on us when we checked in.
5.0
Great property
5.0
Highly recommend Tatum House. Beautiful home. Adorable decor. Lots of little extra touches Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
5.0
We live about an hour from the beach and had friends coming from out of state to visit, so we booked the Tatum house because of its direct beach front location. The layout of the home was perfect for us to have two families both with two kids, one family upstairs and one downstairs, there was plenty of living space for 8 people to stay comfortably. Whether you are or are not familiar with the area the house is in the perfect location and convenient to restaurants, the grocery store and the main strip of Flagler ave. The house is beautifully maintained with a giant outdoor patio that overlooks the ocean and has tons of seating. The hosts are kind and quick to communicate any questions. We enjoyed a week at the beach and plan on renting this property again in the future :)
5.0
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.
5.0
You can't get any closer to the beach than this charming cottage. Very nicely appointed home - updated spaces with comfortable furnishings and plenty of storage. Plenty of beach towels and toys/chairs. The house will sleep up to eight - we had six in our group, and it was a good number for the spaces available in the home. There is a small breakfast table and room for six to eat at the kitchen island, but the only seating for more than that to eat together is outside. It could benefit from extra sets of bowls and cooking items such as measuring cups/spoons, casserole dishes, and plastic containers for left-overs, but there were plenty of plates and glasses. I would definitely stay here again if I had another group of six.
5.0
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!
5.0
The old style charm of the home was perfect. It sits right on the beach with plenty of beach chairs available for use. Also has bikes which was nice for my teenagers to ride to nearby shops and Flagler Ave. The home has everything you need , even plenty of beach towels ! Highly recommend.
5.0
My husband and I have have stayed in our timeshare condo at NSB for over 20 years.
This year our group wanted to stay together in a house on the beach.
The Tatum House was the perfect house for our vacation!
A quintessential 1940s beach cottage with private direct beach access and EVERY amenity needed!
From bicycles to beach chairs to back porch rockers. This place has it all and is located in the perfect spot!
We had 6 adults and everyone got their own bedroom (4 bedrooms with comfy beds and bedding), two bathrooms downstairs and one upstairs!
The kitchen was well stocked and the living room was so cozy.
The owners have paid attention to every detail closely and it shows!
Well done Tatum House!! Thank you!!
5.0
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.
5.0
This house was an absolute delight! We booked it to celebrate my wife’s 75th birthday together with kids and young adult grandkids. The layout of the house provided space for both privacy and communal activities. The owner provided everything that was promised for a fabulous stay.
5.0
Awesome Beach Weekend!
The Tatum House is perfect for a family getaway. Plenty of room to do things together in the kitchen and family area and plenty of room for sleep and privacy with the 4 bedrooms. From the moment we entered the beach cottage, we felt relaxed and comfortable. Everything is very well taken care of and spotless! The kitchen is very well stocked with enough cookware to make meal prep and dinners a breeze. We were especially happy with the enormous area for parking area in the back of the house since we traveled in separate vehicles. Outdoor area looks directly at the ocean with easy beach access.
Watched the sunrise every morning right from the rocking chairs. So very wonderful!!
5.0
Awesome
5.0
The Tatum House stay was fantastic! From the location to the amenities, we loved staying at the house. All the reviews are spot on. Communication with the host was easy and responsive.
Everything we needed for our stay was readily available. The neighborhood is so close to everything (restaurants, grocery stores, etc.) and the proximity to the beach is amazing. Five adults and one teen were very comfortable.
The hosts provide plenty of USB outlets, towels, toiletries, and a hospitable welcome package. Such a terrific experience, we would not hesitate to come back!
5.0
The home is exactly as described but also better. This was the most comfortable and cozy home we have stayed at in years.
Everything you need for a great week is here. The bedrooms are comfortable and clean. The kitchen is perfect and has what you need. Bathrooms and showers are very nice.
The layout of the home gives everyone space to gather or to do there own thing. Outside space is the same. You can find a place to enjoy some solitude or to come together.
The owners are great communicators and have everything ready to go for you on arrival. Plenty of
Information is provided to help you navigate TV’s, beach rules, and the local area.
This was a perfect rental experience.
5.0
The property was gorgeous. The location and the view was unimaginable. Everything you could possibly need was provided by the property owners which was incredible. You literally just needed to bring your suitcase and your toothbrush and you were set for the week. I cannot say enough good things about this experience.
5.0
The Tatum house was perfect for our annual trip for the Daytona 500 weekend!
5.0
My family - five total - stayed at the Tatum House. First impression is that the owner takes immaculate care of her property. The entire house was super clean. The view of the Atlantic ocean is simply breathtaking. There is really no need to dine out. The kitchen is fully stocked. The only pause my wife and I had is the cars on the beach, but we've never experienced that before, so it just took a few minutes to get used to. I will say, however, that if you have someone that has a hard time walking, is wheel chair bound - or have a baby - this is the house and the beach for you! The hard sand makes it perfect for pushing strollers and or wheel chairs.
5.0
Just read the reviews everyone else posted, as I did, to get a sense of this picture perfect cottage in a picture perfect location hosted by picture perfect hosts.
5.0
Exactly as depicted. Excellent house. Great location. Wonderful host. I will definitely stay here again!!!!!
5.0
Great property, great location and great hosts! Thank you so much we will be back!
5.0
We had a phenomenal week in New Smyrna for my son’s wedding. The Tatum House was perfect in every way. Marla could not be a more gracious host. We took advantage of the toys, bikes, beach chairs and coolers in the incredibly clean shed. This is such a perk! When I’ve rented other beach homes, the bikes, boogie boards and chairs always need to be rented elsewhere. We so enjoyed the patio each morning for drinking coffee while watching the surfers, relaxing/catching some sun in the afternoon and sitting by the fire at night. The beds are super comfortable, the towels plentiful (again, another perk as there are never enough towels), the initial supplies helpful and Marla’s prompt response to any question most appreciated. I could not say enough good things about The Tatum House or Marla. It was absolutely superb. I’ll not hesitate to book again.
5.0
Gorgeous cottage! Beautifully decorated, it is in the perfect beach location. Plenty of outside seating whether you prefer sun or shade. It is just steps from a breathtakingly beautiful beach. The owner is responsive and very kind. The best vacation in years!
5.0
Beautiful house on NSB. The house has everything you can imagine, one of the best rentals we have stayed at. No need to bring much other than clothes. The back porch is amazing to hang out on, including the fire pit. It is located within walking distance to Flagler Avenue, which we took advantage of. It is a very busy area of NSB where cars can drive on the beach. It was probably even busier when we were there for a Holiday weekend. Cars have to be gone by 6:30pm and after that you have the beach to yourself! We really enjoyed our stay!!
5.0
This beach house is exactly what you need in a vacation, close proximity to everything nearby, yet so very private! Clean, modern, & has every amenity you could think of! Only downfall was having to leave!!! I will most definitely come back again!!!
5.0
We returned to the Tatum house and it was just as awesome as we remembered it from our last trip! The pictures are exactly what you see when you walk into the beautiful home. Sunrises and sunsets from the back porch, and steps away from splashing in the ocean. There are plenty of towels inside and beach items in the shed. Marla and Darrell were very attentive to our needs. Thank you for sharing your home!
5.0
It was simply perfect! No words can put into meaning how wonderful this place was. The house is so charming, clean and walks ya back into a simpler time. It created an atmosphere where even the kids put down their phones to just sit and chat in the quaint living room. We didn't want to leave and are already trying to figure out how to come back!
Again, everything was simply perfect!
5.0
You will not be disappointed in this property. The location was wonderful and the cottage is adorable. The house has everything you could possibly need for your stay.
5.0
Cleaning and beautiful places
5.0
Rental was great, owners were very responsive and the house was excellent
5.0
Amazing vacation
This property welcomes you from the time you walk in the door. This property was absolutely the best vacation property we have ever been in. The house is gorgeous, it is also super super clean. The decor is fabulous. All the beds were super comfortable the Linens were amazing. The patio furniture was not only beautiful but very comfortable. There is a double shed on the property that is stocked full of fun toys floats boogie boards buckets and shovels beach chairs canopies and floats. There are also plenty of very well maintained bikes. The kitchen is stocked with everything you would need. I cannot say enough about this property and the special touches that the property manager does did not go unnoticed. From the fluffy white towels in all the bathrooms down to the cotton balls Q-tips and nail files that are provided. We walked into a welcome bag full of goodies and fresh baked goods on the counter. When you open the front door you can see straight through the house to the waves crashing on the beach. This was a Unforgettable vacation
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in New Smyrna Beach?
The average price for a rental in New Smyrna Beach is $341 per night. This rental is $1,475 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location! . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location! . Enjoy the water!
Is Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location! ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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