Historic Oceanside Tybee Cottage with Private Pool by Tybee Cottages

4.7

Outstanding(19 Reviews)

Cottage in Tybee Island, GA

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this cottage rental

Indulge in joyous family moments and cherished memories at "As Time Goes By," a delightful haven boasting wide porches, airy rooms, a spacious heated saltwater pool, and easy access to the beach! This historic gem was named for its original 1920 Tybee Strand Cottage status, preserving its timeless charm while offering modern comforts for an unforgettable stay.

Step inside and immerse yourself in the rich history and character of this home, with hardwood floors, beadboard walls, and tall 14' ceilings adorned with transom windows, welcoming in the island's refreshing breeze. The claw foot bathtub and the wide curving porch on three sides exude a sense of nostalgia, inviting you to relax and unwind in style.

Designed by acclaimed preservationist Jane Coslick, "As Time Goes By" reflects her artistic touch in every detail, from the inviting porch bed perfect for napping, to the cleverly designed built-in bunk room featuring individual reading lights for each bunk. The beautifully curated furnishings exude comfort and beachy charm, showcasing soothing white tones paired with pops of beachy turquoise, pink, orange, and citron through original artwork, vintage furniture finds, and cool lighting from beloved makers such as Stray Dogs Designs and Ro Sham Beaux.

Upon entering, you'll find four steps leading to the main level, where an updated kitchen with island seating for four, a light-filled dining room with space for up to twelve, a laundry area, and a welcoming living room with a large TV. The primary bedroom is also located on this floor, fitted with a king bed and beautiful ensuite full bath. Down the hall, guests will find a guest bedroom with two queen beds and another renovated full bathroom.

Upstairs, a third bedroom with a queen bed features an adjoining reading nook, while the bunk room boasts four twin beds and a shared full bath. The upstairs den beckons with a TV and game table, offering a peek of an ocean view to savor.

The large wraparound porch welcomes you to read, visit, or dine al fresco, complete with a ping pong table for added fun. The large heated saltwater pool becomes the heart of your outdoor experiences, surrounded by a spacious deck with a dining table and an outdoor shower.

Located just one house away from the beach, you can easily access the sandy shores via a private walkway with steps, or opt for the public 13th Street walkover, just a short stroll or drive away.

"As Time Goes By" was featured by House of Turquoise and showcased on the Tybee Island Tour of Homes in 2019, epitomizing the ideal blend of historic allure and modern comforts for an enchanting Tybee Island retreat.

Sleeping Configuration:
Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: Two Queen Beds
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 Bunk Beds (4 Twin Beds)

*This home has parking for a maximum of 3 vehicles*

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Tybee Island, GA

Nearby attractions

Forsyth Park

24.8 mi

Savannah Historic District

25.4 mi

River Street Savannah Georgia

24.8 mi

Harbour Town Lighthouse

16.1 mi

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Historic Oceanside Tybee Cottage with Private Pool by Tybee Cottages

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4.7

Outstanding(19 Reviews)

Cottage in Tybee Island, GA

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Tybee Island, GA

Nearby attractions

Forsyth Park

24.8 mi

Savannah Historic District

25.4 mi

River Street Savannah Georgia

24.8 mi

Harbour Town Lighthouse

16.1 mi

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(19 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Every detail has been perfectly executed! This cottage is such a special place to make memories. Perfect for a family get together or friends getaway, the home has perfect gathering spaces, a fabulous pool and comfy beds. The homes was super clean and we appreciated that Tybee Cottages had everything so organized. IF you ever want to leave the house, it’s a short walk to the beach and a few blocks from restaurants, ice cream and shopping. 10 out of 10!! We can’t wait to come back:)

5.0

Jul 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a beautiful, old home! The character of the home has been maintained while the kitchen and baths have been updated to reflect how we live today. There was plenty of room for our party of 9 to spread out while the gathering spaces were large enough for us to all be together comfortably. Having our own private pool was great for our two youngest family members - ages 2 and 7. AND - the gorgeous wrap-around porch was AMAZING! We really appreciated the ping pong table, toys and games which were provided to entertain the kids after days at the beach. We only had one maintenance issue during our week and someone was sent out to fix it within an hour. We will definitely stay at this property again!

5.0

Jul 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our three-generation family of 9 thoroughly enjoyed staying at As Time Goes By. It is a classic Tybee beach home that has been updated to provide guests comfortable surroundings. The home was spacious, welcoming and very clean. The pool was a hit with everyone. As other reviews have mentioned, the access to the beach is not easy, but that gives you a very secluded feeling as well. We preferred to walk to 13th St with two carts of necessities for small children and the rest of us. We all agreed we would love to stay here again!

5.0

Jun 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I can't say enough good things about this home. This property was absolutely the best spot for our family vacation. We had 6 adults and a toddler and had ample space for everyone to gather together and have privacy when they wanted it. The decor was quirky, charming, and comfortable, with a great beach flair. The porch was perfect for early morning coffee and playtime. The pool was lovely for a break from the beach - or for a dip after you walked back. The kitchen was spacious, with enough workspace for multiple cooks to prepare food at the same time and pantry storage for food for a week for our whole crew. So many cute serving pieces and dishware too.We were sad to leave!PS We had difficulty getting into the lockbox for the key when we first arrived at the house and someone was there to help us in minutes. Great response and service!

5.0

Jun 2024

We stayed for 4 nights. 3 generations all had an amazing time. Wonderful old house with beautiful character, tastefully furnished and very comfortable. Close proximity to the beach and a lovely pool to swim in

5.0

May 2024

Loved the cottage & pool. Super close to beach & pier.

5.0

Apr 2024

House was so pretty and well appointed! Loved the beach feeling and the quiet neighborhood. Outside area with pool and fire pit was great.a little disappointed in the lack of nice restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.

1.0

Apr 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We specifically booked this experience because of the advertised heated pool, as we were visiting the area in March. It was a bit pricey, but we thought it would be worth it for the heated pool. When the pool was NOT heated, we were very poorly compensated for this lacking amenity.Privacy was also a concern. If you’re looking for bedroom doors that completely shut, this is not the place for you! Doors (including primary bedroom) have rudimentary hook and eye latches, but don’t actually close all the way.Pretty disheartening experience overall. Wish we would have been fairly compensated for the falsely advertised amenities.

5.0

Mar 2024

Wonderful house in a great location.

5.0

Nov 2023

4.0

Oct 2023

This is a beautiful, clean historic home with charm that just screams “beach house!” Great location. Beautiful pool with plenty of places to relax outdoors, either poolside or on one of the screened porches. The house is bigger than it looks in the pictures - which was a pleasant, unexpected surprise. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Lots of space for everyone in the common areas. Would have given this 5 stars except for the lack of response from the management company when we called to ask about heating the pool. Called and was told someone would call back and they never did. Fortunately, we figured it out ourselves and all was good. Would definitely recommend this home and it will be our first choice when returning to Tybee.

5.0

Sep 2023

We booked this cottage for our family’s annual beach getaway, and weren’t disappointed. The location is great, off a tiny gravel side street and close to restaurants and shops and of course the beach. The house is spacious, comfortable and well-decorated. Note that this is an OLD HOUSE. When we arrived there was a deep musty smell that concerned us, but we were able to air it out quickly with air fresheners and candles. The doors don’t all close flush (as other guests have noted) and there’s some general wear and tear , mainly on the screened-in porch. None of this bothered us — except the musty smell, which was only temporary— but if you’re looking for a super modern place rather than quaint charm then this probably isn’t the best property for you. It’s also in a very natural area , so if you don’t like bugs you might also want to think twice- esp if you’re visiting in the heart of summer like we did. The pool was amazing, especially since we visited during the hottest month and sometimes it was too hot for even the beach. The house is walkable to a small strip of shops restaurants and ice cream stands , as well as a beautiful fishing pier. It’s accessible to all the Tybee beaches , so if you’re in the mood for quiet, busy, or bustling beaches you’re not too far from any of those options.

5.0

Aug 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This cottage was perfect for our family little getaway! So cute and loved the decor! Very well spaced out and plenty (a little extra) room for our family of 4. Super clean and felt like home.The pool was great, and there were so many things provided (ie. towels, toys, wagons, chairs). It was perfect.The walk to the beach was less then a 5 minute walk and super easy.In the past, we have always stayed closer to the river side of Tybee, but loved this location. The cottage was tucked away off the main road, but yet so convenient.Thank you so much for having us and we would LOVE to stay again!

5.0

Aug 2023

Very nice, spacious house that was perfect for our family. The house is nicely decorated, clean, and has everything you need. Our kids loved the pool area, especially the night swims with the lights. House is conveniently located to everything on the island and the walk to beach was pretty short (even with no direct beach access on the street). Hosts were very responsive and easy to work with throughout. Our family had a great stay at the house. Also, we got a golf cart a few days to try some different beach areas on Tybee. The island is very golf cart friendly and carts (at least from Golf Cart Pros) get free parking everywhere on the island, which is nice. Would definitely recommend spending some time in Savannah too (which is a pretty short drive from the house, less than 30 mins).

5.0

Aug 2023

Property was perfect for family gathering, plenty of room, the dining room table is great for meals, home is beautifully decorated and pool area provides fun for all. We use VRBO a lot so believe me when I say best mattresses, exceptionally comfortable! Will stay here again!

5.0

Jul 2023

My extended family of 8 just wrapped up a fantastic week at As Time Goes By. We absolutely loved the house. this house is both serene and whimsical, both with old charm and new, modern conveniences, and was in a great location close to everything, yet felt far from it all. The decor is so very pretty, each room was very comfortable with ample seating/bedding and again comfortable for a group, and kitchen was stocked. Everything was extremely clean and well organized. The wrap around porch/decking is fantastic. There are too many spaces to cozy up in this house to gather as a group or find some alone time. The pool is fantastic and we enjoyed it every single day and you just cannot beat being able to walk so easily to the beach and back and then cool off in the wonderful pool. I envy the family that owns this amazing home! I cannot think of a more perfect beach house. It's everything you'd hope for and more.

5.0

Jun 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had an amazing experience here. This historical house has terrific hangout areas, plenty of space in the bedrooms, and updated with modern necessities. Having a private pool is a huge perk.A couple of things to be aware of, but not deal breakers:-The Walk to the beach is through the yard of the property adjacent on the beach side. Most of the walk is in the dunes which can present a challenge for with a cart, small children, or elderly. Walking around on 13th street is an easy alternative.-Not all bedroom doors close flush or lock as this is an old house. Did not hinder us but good to know.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Tybee Island?

The average price for a rental in Tybee Island is R 5,271 per night. This rental is R 8,065 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Oceanside Tybee Cottage with Private Pool by Tybee Cottages. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Historic Oceanside Tybee Cottage with Private Pool by Tybee Cottages. Enjoy the water!

Is Historic Oceanside Tybee Cottage with Private Pool by Tybee Cottages pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Historic Oceanside Tybee Cottage with Private Pool by Tybee Cottages?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Historic Oceanside Tybee Cottage with Private Pool by Tybee Cottages

Cottage in Tybee Island, GA

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Tybee Island, GA

Nearby attractions

Historic Oceanside Tybee Cottage with Private Pool by Tybee Cottages

Cottage in Tybee Island, GA

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Tybee Island, GA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Tybee Island?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Historic Oceanside Tybee Cottage with Private Pool by Tybee Cottages pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Historic Oceanside Tybee Cottage with Private Pool by Tybee Cottages?

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