Romantic 1930s Vintage Beach Cottage Steps to Beach by Tybee Cottages
About this house rental
Welcome to this charming and quaint cottage, nestled on a quiet road within easy walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and shops. The moment you arrive, the bright and beachy colors, along with the delightful tin roof, beadboard wall, and white picket fence, create a picturesque setting for an amazing beach stay. Step inside the main cottage, where a warm and welcoming living room/dining and kitchen area beckon you in. The first sleeping space features a delightful twin daybed, adorned with colorful pillows and throws, creating a cozy and inviting spot for relaxation. The second sleeping space offers a queen bed, nestled in a private three-walled romantic nook right around the bar area. The intricate design of this cottage is both clever and creative, with everything thoughtfully placed and functional. The decor exudes a peaceful and calming atmosphere, embracing the light and colors of the sea. The adorable eat-in kitchen and overstuffed chairs in the living room, complemented by a screen TV, add to the comfort and enjoyment of your stay. The full bathroom is located through the kitchen towards the back of the house and conveniently features a second door leading to the outside, facing the guest house. This delightful cottage also features a charming guest house at the back, offering a comfortable king bed, TV, and AC for a cozy retreat. Please note that the doorway into the guest house has a step over and down threshold. The full bathroom is located in the main cottage, just a few steps away, and for added convenience, the washer and dryer are situated on the back porch. Experience the true essence of a beach getaway in this enchanting cottage, where every detail has been lovingly curated to create a serene and delightful retreat. Sleeping Configuration: Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Bedroom 2: Twin Daybed Guest House: King Bed *Pool Access *This home has parking for a maximum of 2 vehicles*
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(55 Reviews)
5.0
I remembered seeing this cottage in a magazine years ago. Simply adorable! Great location & just steps to the beach. I highly recommend.
5.0
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:
Old Love Cottage was more than we could have ever imagined. Loved everything about our stay, and are planning on staying again. The cottage was perfect, beautiful, clean, quiet, and mere steps from the beach. Old Love cottage will not disappoint!
4.0
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:
Nice stay. Mattress was uncomfortable. Otherwise great stay. Location location!!
5.0
This property is adorable & looks just as it does on the website. Already looking at dates for next year’s visit!
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The a/c in backyard bedroom did not work well enough to sleep in. We reported it twice. The porch to the bedroom is in bad need of repair. Railing very loose and nails sticking up on was great except for that. It made sleeping arrangements difficult with ac issue.
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
“Old Love” is a quaint cottage right on the beach. It truly is 99 steps (or 90 seconds!) because my children and I clocked it. The home has personality and is clean overall. I think it’s probably best for a couple due to its size. I stayed with my children and while there was enough bed space, it was snug.
3.0
When we arrived at the cottage, we loved the location, found it quaint and nicely decorated. Unfortunately, the wifi was not working. We called the property management company and a concierge came out the next day and confirmed the router wasn’t getting power. He sat up a Hot Spot, and planned to return the following day with another box. The hot spot did not provide great service and this was a working vacation for us, so my husband missed several meetings. The new box failed, too. We were told the hot spot would have to do till we vacated. Then, the AC went out. The management company was quick to offer a transfer to a “nicer home.” It was very hot, but we only had two nights left, so we did move. This was a huge inconvenience, and this beach bungalow was two steps up, the new home was 2 flights of stairs in extreme heat. It was miserable and took 1/2 a day dealing with this, 1/2 a day dealing with AC. Basically, a whole day of our 3 day/4 night vacation. The property manager said we would also get a discount, but so far, we have heard nothing from the owner. This cottage was one home from the beach, the “nicer home” was 2 blocks past Butler (three blocks from the beach).
4.0
We loved the location of this adorable cottage. It was nice to follow the path and get right to the beautiful beach and ocean! We rented bikes for a few days which was awesome for getting around.
A few things I would like to address are as follows:
I wish that nice beach chairs were included with the price of the rental. The chairs there, I’m quite sure have just been passed on from one guest to the next. I was able to pull out 4 but only two were usable. We purchased another chair and we left it there for the next person. The ones there are quite rusty and the leg broke off after one time at the beach. My daughter was also stung by a hornet as there was a small nest right where the chairs were kept. I just feel it’s a small price to pay to supply chairs for far away travelers.
The little added guest house is such a nice retreat but the AC does not keep that room cool. Because of the poor AC out there, it would be GREAT to have a bigger fan out there other than a small table top fan that in no way provided any relief. A pedestal fan that oscillates would be a much better way to go.
The outside shower was absolutely awesome and we used it daily!!
We did enjoy our stay here and would stay again for the location alone. Just a few minor details as I mentioned would make ones stay a much better experience!
5.0
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:
Lovely little cabin, amazing beach access! We are already planning to return to the island next year
4.0
We loved the location of this adorable cottage. It was nice to follow the path and get right to the beautiful beach and ocean! We rented bikes for a few days which was awesome for getting around.
A few things I would like to address are as follows:
I wish that nice beach chairs were included with the price of the rental. The chairs there, I’m quite sure have just been passed on from one guest to the next. I was able to pull out 4 but only two were usable. We purchased another chair and we left it there for the next person. The ones there are quite rusty and the leg broke off after one time at the beach. My daughter was also stung by a hornet as there was a small nest right where the chairs were kept. I just feel it’s a small price to pay to supply chairs for far away travelers.
The little added guest house is such a nice retreat but the AC does not keep that room cool. Because of the poor AC out there, it would be GREAT to have a bigger fan out there other than a small table top fan that in no way provided any relief. A pedestal fan that oscillates would be a much better way to go.
The outside shower was absolutely awesome and we used it daily!!
We did enjoy our stay here and would stay again for the location alone. Just a few minor details as I mentioned would make ones stay a much better experience!
5.0
This was a very cozy locale only a few steps from the beach. Very clean and tidy. Not a lot of noise. Only issue was AC vents were a little clogged. Husband cleaned one out a little and airflow returned. Would highly recommend to friends and family. Will be back in the future. Thanks for an awesome time!
5.0
Small, very clean and cozy. It is really only 99 steps to the beach. I will go out on a limb and say it is probably the best cottage on Tybee. We will definitely look for this one again when we visit Tybee.
5.0
We’ve stayed nearby this home every summer for 15 years and loved the history and true look of a small town beach house. This year we needed extra room so rented this home for 1 extra couple just 1 home away from the main rental for my family. The separate bedroom behind the main house has windows that open with screens on both sides of the bed allowing for some amazing afternoon naps! Very clean and the owner has made great use of space. Quiet area with easy beach access and just steps away from the Sugar Shack, Chu’s market and a good restaurant.
2.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed in Old Love Cottage 3-4 years ago. We choose it because of its location to the beach. We were disappointed in that it seemed grimy. The price of Old Love had increased significantly. We did not use the additional building whenever we stayed. It needs better window coverings. There was an outrageously loud party in the Mermaid cottage behind us. Probably we will shop around for a place to stay on our next visit.
5.0
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:
It was very good.
5.0
Great stay, Great location, happy vacation. 10/10 would stay again!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
What a nice place for two people to stay, steps to the beach, friendly quiet neighbors, great location. We really enjoyed our stay,the island was easy to walk around no real need to drive unless you were going to the other end island. Denise was right, don't try to leave the island after mid morning on Saturday but we planned for that so it wasn't a problem. Would definitely consider staying there again.
5.0
Loved this little cottage. Was perfect for four 50+ adults.
Only thing I can complain about are the cooking pans. They are very old and passed the point of use.
The non-stick coating Is peeling off so we couldn't cook and egg or anything else. One good knife would be a great add also.
5.0
Was just what I expected from the listing. Great location, cute decor, good experience.
5.0
I took my mom here as a retirement present. The cottage is cute as a button and very cozy. Our first day was very relaxing with warm and sunny weather - being steps from the beach we were able to move back and forth with ease. Even with cooler, windy weather the next couple of days the cottage made a great Basecamp. I'd definitely come back.
5.0
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:
Old LoveCottage was within a short walk to thebeqh, qw described. As q bonus, it was a short wqlk from the cottage to on of our fqvorit restaurants. We toroughly enjyed our vacation, and wish we could come to Tybee more often.
5.0
Close to beach, complaint was neighbor banging early in the morning. Out of your control! Also the bathtub does not drain appropriately.
5.0
Cozy cottage with fun and beachy vibe. Rental was small but had efficient use of space with separate guest room in backyard. Loved the well equipped kitchen and especially the short walk to the lovely beach. Small but private yard with nice high boy seating table for drinks or cards.
5.0
This was the perfect quiet, cozy cottage for our family getaway! It was nestled on a nice little street right off the main highway with a wonderful access to the beach. It was just me, my husband, and our son staying in the cottage and the space was absolutely perfect for us! We rented bicycles from Tim's Bike & Beach and they actually delivered the bikes to our cottage and picked them up when we were finish, which was supper convenient for us. The location of the cottage was right next to the bike route on the island and was perfect for early morning and afternoon rides. I would recommend this cottage for any couples or small groups looking for a peaceful getaway on the island.
5.0
The cottage is adorable and I would definitely stay here again! The weather was perfect and getting to walk on the beach every morning was sublime.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
The cottage was adorable and so close to the beach! Very cozy. We had a wonderful stay! The only reason for 4 stars is the scratched up Teflon pan and there was a lot of dust in the vents that should be cleaned. Otherwise I’d say it was perfect.
5.0
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:
We stayed in Old Love Cottage, and this place is so cozy and adorable. The owners have appointed the space with tons of comfy seating, there's a small but cute and functional kitchen with everything we needed to make breakfast before heading out to the beach every morning, and we even made dinner one night with some locally caught shrimp. The space is painted white inside, and everything was clean and well taken care of. The AC worked great in both the main cabin and the smaller bedroom cabin in the back. I could hear the ocean from the back room-very soothing! There's a convenience store across the street as well as some really great restaurants, and the beach is just over the dunes with a footpath right at the front door! Denise was very helpful and quick to respond to my questions. Looking forward to staying here again.
3.0
Pros:
- Clean
- Good area that is very close to the beach
Cons:
- Mosquitoes outside the property are TERRIBLE. There would be a group of them outside the cottage door pretty much at all times, it was difficult to keep them out of the cottage. Yes there are mosquitoes all over Tybee but the density was much much worse at the cottage. Very discouraging.
- We had a pretty bad ant problem, it seemed like the placemats on the kitchen table had sugary things spilled on them from a previous guest. Was not a huge deal, but called the guest services line about it and never got a response.
Summary:
Honestly a very nice cottage and excellent location, they just had some small problems with bugs that brought down our experience. If they get these problems worked out this is a great place to stay for the price point.
4.0
This Cottage was absolutely adorable! It had everything you needed to cook with including seasonings, plenty of good quality bath towels, board games/puzzles, beach chairs, umbrellas, etc. The location was great as well. The cottage had a short 99 1/2 step trail to the beach. This portion of the beach wasn’t as crowded either. It is a mile from the pier. It did have surrounding neighbors, but we had no issues with loud noises. It is also on a dead end street. You are close enough to walk to grab a pizza, eat seafood, coffee, or icecream. The disappointment as for the stay was mostly the communication from the property. I messaged them on the day we arrived because we couldn’t find the beach chairs and one of the lightbulbs was out and wanted to know if they had extra stored anywhere. They never responded. Our first day on the beach we had no chairs as we waited a response back since we were told the cottage had beach chairs. On our second day, we found the chairs. We also discovered the WIFI password didn’t work. Our phone service was not great here to use our internet to look up things. I didn’t bother messaging again since I still had yet to hear back. We were also told prior to our stay the grill was gas, and it was a charcoal grill. The cabinet that held the games was in such a mess, I organized it myself. Overall, we had a wonderful trip. As far as returning to this particular cottage, I would not. I loved it, but would not wish to risk staying in the event of a major issue and no response from management.
5.0
This was our second time staying at the old love cottage. It's a great location on the north end of the island and only "99 1/2 steps to the beach". Super cute cottage with a nice second building for extra sleeping space. It is comfortable cozy and well had a good, well stocked kitchen. The Sundae Cafe, The Sugar Shack, Salt Island Fish and Beer, Savannah Praline Co, and a convenience store are withing a couple hundred yard. Everything else is a short bike ride away.
The house has great morning sunlight, and excellent central air for those hot afternoons. Quiet, relaxing, and comfortable. Highly recommended.
5.0
I stayed here for a few days recently as a quiet end-of-summer trip. The location was perfect, with immediate access to a great, quiet part of the beach. There are several great restaurants nearby as well. The dedicated parking is convenient, and the place itself is perfect for the Tybee atmosphere. Great property in a great place!
5.0
The property was small but it worked for me and my 2 kids. Plus the beach is a quick walk right outside the door and over the dunes. There is lot of nice places to eat and shop in less than 5 minutes away. Overall I was very happy with this property
5.0
This little cottage was perfect. Clean and adorable. Property management was very responsive to our needs. Loved it
3.0
Upon check-in, grass was overgrown and a wasp nest was at the door leading to the second bedroom. Property management did respond to these issues and they were taken care of the next day. On the second day, we were notified there was a water leak and we spent several hours with people coming and going. We were notified ahead of time when each person came into the property that day. The third day, I was changing in the bathroom, where the window is not fully covered, and saw three men waking around the side of the house. I wish they would have notified us before walking into the gate to check for the water leak. Nice location, quick walk to the beach, property manager is nice and quick to respond. The microwave is up high and difficult to use. The outside swing is unusable because of the tree it sits against. Okay for the right person, but we would not stay again.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Old Love Cottage is absolutely adorable. It is very comfortable, clean and has everything you could ever need for a week's stay. Our one concern was the fact that it was hard to find by GPS. It took us 45 minutes travelling the streets to figure out that the section of the street it is on, is not found on the GPS System. We had to resort to a paper map to find our way. We called the office in a slight panic, got their voicemail, left a message that we were lost. We never, all week, received a call back. That was very disappointing and concerning.
5.0
If I had to find something negative to say, I couldn't. This cottage was perfect. Very cute knick knacks that weren't small child friendly but pick them up and you're good. Cottage is so close to The beach! Much better than a hotel room.
5.0
Place couldn’t have been any cuter! Steps to the beach. Steps to great restaurants. Very cozy for two. Additional bedroom behind cottage. Outdoor shower. Grill. Outside seating.
10.0
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:
We enjoyed our stay at the perfectly situated Old Love Cottage. The location is amazing. The cottage is well maintained with everything needed for our stay. The floorplan is quirky, but charming and that's to be expected in a historic building.
5.0
Great location, perfect floor plan for our group. Loved the room out back! Great communication, nice getaway!
5.0
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:
awesome time. loved the rental house. will certainly go again
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Tybee Island?
The average price for a rental in Tybee Island is $366 per night. This rental is $59 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Romantic 1930s Vintage Beach Cottage Steps to Beach by Tybee Cottages. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Romantic 1930s Vintage Beach Cottage Steps to Beach by Tybee Cottages pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Romantic 1930s Vintage Beach Cottage Steps to Beach by Tybee Cottages?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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