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Eisenhower's Retreat is a restored original Tybee beach cottage.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Tybee Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • North Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Tybee Island

When you stay at this vacation home in Tybee Island, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mid Beach.

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mid Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • North Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Huc-a-Poos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Eisenhower's Retreat is a restored original Tybee beach cottage.

"Eisenhower's Retreat" is a restored original Tybee beach cottage. This preferred beach home is documented as a National Historic House with the US Department of the Interior. Staying at this updated beach cottage is a unique experience that you will never forget.

The home is conveniently located a few steps away from the beach and on the island's south end. You will be walking distance away from the famous Tybee pier, shops, and many local restaurants.

The 2000 square feet historic beach cottage features antique décor coupled with the modern conveniences desired in a vacation home. Eisenhower's Retreat is perfect for large families, groups, or couples looking for an authentic vacation experience. Every room features historical architectural features that will remind you of the nostalgia of a beach town of years gone by.

Once you arrive, a large 'Tybee-style' decorated screened-in porch welcomes you. A blanket of vintage pine floors coupled with upscale furnishings is through the home. The large living room features comfortable sofas, a large HD smart tv, and an electric fireplace. Within the large living room is a dining table perfect for a game of cards, board games, or enjoying a meal. Directly connecting to the living room is the kitchen furnished with appliances to compliment the vintage cottage beach vibe.

Eisenhower's Retreat has four bedrooms upstairs with a bonus bedroom on the lower level of the home, with 10ft high ceilings and ceiling fans in each room. Bedroom #1 is the main bedroom with a King bed, an attached full bathroom with a clawfoot tub, and an oversized showerhead. Bedrooms #2 and #3 have Queen beds. Bedroom #4 has two double beds. The 2nd full-size bathroom with a clawfoot tub and an oversized showerhead is off the hallway.
There is a bonus bedroom located downstairs in the basement (must be accessed by walking out of the home, through the front door, down the porch steps, and down the concrete steps to the side of the house) with a Queen bed and two Twin beds. There is a half bathroom on the same level that is off the open-air hallway that goes under the home. Additionally, the bonus bedroom has a TV and a window unit A/C.

The lower level at Eisenhower's Retreat embraces more of the home's fascinating 123+-year-old history. This area is an excellent place to experience, complete with gathering space! To access the lower level of the house, you must go outside – this area does not have direct access from the main level of the home.

Laundry room with Washer and Dryer
3 Parking spots

Short Term Registration #00932 - Oceanfront Cottage Rentals MGR
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Oceanfront Cottage Rentals

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Restored Original Historic Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach!
Eisenhower's Retreat is a Restored Original Tybee Beach Cottage
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Eisenhower's Retreat is a restored original Tybee beach cottage. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice beach spot
Good location, clean and old Tybee character
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!
We were at Tybee Island celebrating our adult twins birthday. We had 8 adults and 2 toddlers and there was plenty of room for all. As a matter of fact, there was a room downstairs we did not use, and could have slept 4 more comfortably. We spent most of our time on the fantastic porch! We were close to the beach, grocery store and restaurants. The home is a historical home built in the 1800’s - the floors are not level and the rooms are not perfectly square- reminded me of my grandparents home. We loved the uniqueness and charm of this home- including the “hidden door” to get to the downstairs room. We did spend one day in Savannah which was a quick drive. The house was hard to find when driving in- you can not depend on gps.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jackson h., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family vacation
Loved the character of this historic house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty W., Collinsville, OK 74021

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip to Tybee
We loved this historical Tybee Island house...especially the sun porch and the large dining/living area. Was a short walk to beach. Would be nice if they added pot holders to the kitchen. And the Dining Roon chairs are in rough shape...spokes kept coming out. We were told there would be laundry soap but didn't find any. Also the WiFi never did work for us the whole week. When the A/C went out and a man came to work on it he left liquid on the floor under the attic door...we thought was water and tried to wipe up so it wouldn't mark the hardwood floors. It was some dark colored liquid, not sure what but we tried to wipe up as best as we could. All in all though I would recommend this place and would book again for my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a Friend-Reunion
Great spot for a bunch of friends to reconnect. Our group is now spread all over the country but we managed to come together and this house perfectly fit all of us! The beach was just a short walk away and the double refrigerators gave us plenty of room to stay stocked for snacks and meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is beautiful
We were sad to leave. The pictures do not do this house justice. I’d like to know it’s history. It’s walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The porch was a huge bonus! We’d love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chesney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!
We were a little afraid of renting anything during a pandemic, but the level of cleanliness in this house was 10 stars...not 5. It was immaculately cleaned! Its a very short walk to the beach, and very close to shops and food. We couldn't recommend this house more highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020