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FT SCREVEN BEACH COTTAGE. HISTORIC. NEAR LIGHTHOUSE AND BEACH. HOT TUB. PETS.

 
 
 
Tybee Island cottage rental - Fort Screven Beach Cottage
Fort Screven Beach Cottage
  • Tybee Island cottage rental - Fort Screven Beach Cottage
    Kitchen
    Living Room, kitchen
    Living Room, Atrium doors
    Surfer bedroom
    Surfer bedroom
  • Tybee Island cottage rental - Detail: Sail Fan
    Detail: Surfer BR
    Master bedroom
    Master bath, tiled 2-head shower
    Bath # 2
    Twin bedroom
  • Tybee Island cottage rental - Futon bedroom
    Bath # 3
    Bath # 3
    Laundry room
    Cabana bedroom
    Cabana bedroom and hot tub
  • Tybee Island cottage rental - Flagstone patio and gazebo
    Upper deck
    Upper deck
    Lighthouse as seen from upper deck
 
Tybee Island cottage rental - Fort Screven Beach Cottage

Fort Screven Beach Cottage

Kitchen

Kitchen

Living Room, kitchen

Living Room, kitchen

Living Room, Atrium doors

Living Room, Atrium doors

Surfer bedroom

Surfer bedroom

Surfer bedroom

Surfer bedroom

Detail: Sail Fan

Detail: Sail Fan

Detail: Surfer BR

Detail: Surfer BR

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Master bath, tiled 2-head shower

Master bath, tiled 2-head shower

Bath # 2

Bath # 2

Twin bedroom

Twin bedroom

Futon bedroom

Futon bedroom

Bath # 3

Bath # 3

Bath # 3

Bath # 3

Laundry room

Laundry room

Cabana bedroom

Cabana bedroom

Cabana bedroom and hot tub

Cabana bedroom and hot tub

Flagstone patio and gazebo

Flagstone patio and gazebo

Upper deck

Upper deck

Upper deck

Upper deck

Lighthouse as seen from upper deck

Lighthouse as seen from upper deck

Per night (USD) $215
Per week $1,390
  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps12
  • 3 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Tybee Island vacation cottage rental
4 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus cabana bedroom beside hot tub, sleeps 12

Ft Screven Beach Cottage is next door to Lighthouse Cottage (listing number 225700). Both are in the shadow of the Tybee Island Lighthouse, which is just 1.5 blocks away. The beach also is just 1.5 blocks away. In the heart of the former Fort Screven, this cottage was built in 1920 by the US Army to house non-commissioned officers. Just a block away is Battery Garland and the Fort Screven museum. This is the islands quiet, secluded north end preferred by celebrities. The army built the houses facing each other with a sidewalk between --- no street, just a sidewalk. The streets run behind the houses. The front of Ft Screven Cottage faces a sidewalk; the back is on a traffic-free street. Some of the interior walls are the original 5-inch wide tongue and groove planks laid horizontally. With 4 bedrooms and a large sectional sofa in the living room, this home can sleep up to 10 people inside the house --- plus 2 more outside in the cabana bedroom, which is beside the hot tub.

Tybee Island's North Beach: Great dolphin viewing --- virtually guaranteed on the north end of the island. Dolphin boat tours are always available, but sitting on the north beach is just as effective. We once watched a band of dolphins frolicking with a delighted kayaker. Tybee's beaches are equipped with porch swings that seem to be about 100 yards apart. From the north beach swings you can watch the sun set over Savannah and the mouth of the Savannah river --- incredible sunsets. Savannah, being 15 miles away, is too far away to actually see but you can see the fireworks on July 4th and New Year's Eve. Shrimp boats with their nets spread like wings are always in view.

The Two Lighthouses: Two lighthouses less than 3 miles apart but so radically different in character. As you approach Tybee Island, you see the impressive Tybee Light in the distance. Tall, dark, and handsome with a white cumberbund. He was honored a couple of years ago when he got his own US postage stamp. ( In lighthouse circles that is akin to an Oscar.) But then as you cross the Lazaretto bridge onto Tybee Island, you look down to the left and blink. Is that a lighthouse in the water? Indeed it is. That's plucky little Cockspur Lighthouse. Weathered, plain white masonry. Not flashy at all, except ... At every high tide Cockspur stands in the ocean well off-shore. Only at low tide does the stony spur appear that supports the little lighthouse. A firm foundation after all.

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Tybee Island cottage rental - Fort Screven Beach Cottage

Fort Screven Beach Cottage

Kitchen

Kitchen

Living Room, kitchen

Living Room, kitchen

Living Room, Atrium doors

Living Room, Atrium doors

Surfer bedroom

Surfer bedroom

Surfer bedroom

Surfer bedroom

Detail: Sail Fan

Detail: Sail Fan

Detail: Surfer BR

Detail: Surfer BR

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Master bath, tiled 2-head shower

Master bath, tiled 2-head shower

Bath # 2

Bath # 2

Twin bedroom

Twin bedroom

Futon bedroom

Futon bedroom

Bath # 3

Bath # 3

Bath # 3

Bath # 3

Laundry room

Laundry room

Cabana bedroom

Cabana bedroom

Cabana bedroom and hot tub

Cabana bedroom and hot tub

Flagstone patio and gazebo

Flagstone patio and gazebo

Upper deck

Upper deck

Upper deck

Upper deck

Lighthouse as seen from upper deck

Lighthouse as seen from upper deck

Nearest Airport : Savannah at 25 Miles
Nearest Train : Amtrak at 20 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Hwy 80 at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Beach : Tybee beach at 0.2 Miles
Nearest Barpub : North Beach Grill at 0.2 Miles
Nearest Golf : Wilmington Island at 6 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : North Beach Grill at 0.2 Miles

Just a half-block to the south of Ft Screven Beach Cottage is a large park with a stream, gazebo, and park benches. To get to the beach from the cottage you walk north past 2 cottages (a short block) and the beach is a half-block to the right(east), the lighthouse is a half-block to the left(west), and Fort Screven museum is a half-block straight ahead (north). The museum is where all of Tybee Island's parades begin. Easily the most popular parade is the Beach Bum Parade --- an audience participation parade --- usually held the weekend before Memorial Day weekend. All the floats are equipped with barrels of water so that people on the floats can shoot water at the spectators --- and the spectators shoot water back at the floats (and any other target at hand). For more civilized entertainment there is the Savannah Film Festival in late October and the many art galleries resulting from the growing renown of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), which has branches in Atlanta and Paris. Savannah (just 20 min away) also has live theatre, concerts, and a very popular music festival.

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Tybee Island, Georgia

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
US Dollar
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Peak-Season
May 3 2013 - Sep 1 2013
$215
$215
$1,390
1 Night
 

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 13.0%
Cleaning $120

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollar) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • $99 - $215 per night; $650 -1390 per week

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Tybee Island, Georgia

Property Type:
  • cottage
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Floor Area:
  • 1300 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Beach
  • Near The Ocean
General:
  • Basic Soaps
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alarm System
  • Wireless Internet
  • Parking Off Street
  • Towels Provided
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Paper Towels
  • Hair Dryer
  • Ducted Cooling
  • Linens Provided
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Internet
  • Toilet Paper
  • Washing Machine
  • Living Area
  • Heating
  • Shampoo
  • Parking
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Laundry Soap
Kitchen:
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee Maker
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cooking Utensils
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Ice Maker
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , tiled, double-head shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower
Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 1 double
    Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom 4 - 1 sleep sofa /futon
    Bedroom 5 - 1 sleep sofa /futon
  • Bedroom 5 is a detached Cabana bedroom with a queen-size sofa sleeper.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Television
  • Satellite / Cable
Outside:
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Fully Fenced Property
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Patio
  • 10 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
Pool / Spa:
  • Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Hot Tub
Attractions:
  • library
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • marina
  • churches
  • ruins
  • restaurants
  • museums
  • cinemas
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • eco tourism
  • antiquing
  • walking
  • beachcombing
  • paddle boating
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • wind-surfing
  • surfing
  • paragliding
  • golf
  • cycling
  • sailing
  • surf fishing
  • water skiing
  • deepsea fishing
  • fishing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • jet skiing
  • swimming
  • pier fishing
  • snorkeling

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Tybee Island, Georgia

Ft Screven Beach Cottage. Historic. Near lighthouse and beach. Hot tub. Pets.
average rating of 3.0 based on 3 reviews
business
Ft Screven Beach Cottage. Historic. Near lighthouse and beach. Hot tub. Pets.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p945117
+1 9123448857
Tybee Island Coastal Georgia
Byron, GA
4

Thank You Letter to Ft Screven Beach Cottage Owner

4 of 5
Submitted: January 18, 2012 Stayed: January 2012
Just wanted to let you know that we certainly enjoyed ourselves in Ft Screven Beach Cottage, the cottage was perfect accommodations for our family; we had plenty of room. There were plenty of towels and linens and the beds were so comfy! We had everything we needed. From arrival to departure, everything about the cottage was great. It was nice, clean and comfortable. Like a home away from home. “Relaxing, cozy retreat; it was the ultimate beach house!” The cottage beach theme was the best and really allowed you to relax. Easy walk to the beach, as well as just a step away from the beautiful Tybee Island lighthouse, restaurants and Museum. There was enough space to find a quiet moment and plenty of room for everyone. We would certainly love to visit again.
My grandson, Dashawn, Farewell Roast on Friday, January 13, 2012 turned out fabulous. There was plenty room for all 10 of us to be able to sit together and watch “A Walk through Memory Lane” family movies. My grandson was very surprised!
The following day was our eldest daughter, Rose, 38th birthday. Her dream of staying in a beach house being close to the ocean came true for her and she cannot stop stating that it was; “The Best birthday beach trip ever!”

Mr. Ted, it was a pleasure being able to meet you. Thank you for being so helpful to us when a couple of issues arose. We certainly appreciated your quick response. What a great experience! Thank you for helping make our vacation wonderful and for sharing your home with us!

Much Regards,
Mrs. Maria A. Concepcion
Helpful votes: 19/22
business
Ft Screven Beach Cottage. Historic. Near lighthouse and beach. Hot tub. Pets.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p945117
+1 9123448857
Tybee Island Coastal Georgia
1

Not what we expected

1 of 5
Submitted: July 29, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
The cottage looks like the pictures...but up close and personal, not so good. We had a full house and use the Cabana room also. A lot of repairs are needed.

We realized on day 2 we had to deal with cockroaches along with the tropical Palmeto bugs the size of matchbox cars! Dishwasher worked, but the detergent did not release due to broken spring it would not "pop" open. The front door knob had to be replaced while we where there....locked us in and used back door which are literally falling apart. The Cabana sliding doors.....don't. We tried to grease the track in order to open the door. The refridgerator barely kept food cold.
Not stocked real well for 12. Silverware broke daily when we dried them ...the handles broke away from the times, spoon or knife part. Bagged everything due to roaches.
I talked to Ted and he was aware and had been treating the cottage for a few weeks for bugs. Yet never notified us or offered a differant cottage. I unpacked in the back yard piece by piece to make sure we did not bring some home. Good thing....found a few! If I end up with them in my house I know where they came from. Not a good vacation.
Owner's Response: This is a historic home. The back door is a unique, antique French door that is showing some wear, but it is secure. It has a deadbolt in the middle and slide locks that slide into the ceiling and floor. The front door knob was indeed replaced while the guest was there because they said they were having difficulty getting it to lock. The sliding door on the cabana room does slide but not smoothly. It has since been replaced. We would have happily offered the guest another cottage if that had been an option. Unfortunately, all our other properties were booked. Roaches are not a permanent condition. All of our properties have had them at one time or another. This house and all our other houses are treated monthly by a pest control service. Roaches don’t come in from outdoors. They get into the house by way of groceries and luggage. And once they appear, they cannot be eliminated overnight. In the 3 weeks before this guest came in, the pest control service had treated the house 4 times, and they came a 5th time during this guest’s time. Our expectations were that the roaches would be eliminated before these guests arrived. The service has assured us that the roaches will be gone shortly.
Helpful votes: 7/8
business
Ft Screven Beach Cottage. Historic. Near lighthouse and beach. Hot tub. Pets.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p945117
+1 9123448857
Tybee Island Coastal Georgia
4

Everything and more...

4 of 5
Submitted: May 24, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
My family and I wanted to spend time together prior to our oldest sons departure for Army Boot Camp. The Ft. Screven Beach Cottage was spacious, clean and linens and terrys were a plenty. It was just a short walk to the beach and there was even a beachside bar and restaurant within a short walk. Mr. Walker the owner was always readily available for any small details or questions. I recommend that anyone who wishes a down home beach type experience to stay at Ft. Screven Beach Cottage. Thank you for making our important family experience a memorable one.
Helpful votes: 5/8
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