Vacation Rentals by Owner

Better than expected

Guest: Neil F. (Acworth, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 05/04/12 Review Submitted: 05/07/12

This property was better than expected although the view of the channel from the "deck(small balconey)" was limited(we still enjoyed relaxing there.) The only complaint was the full-size bed as opposed to a queen-size we were somehow expecting(we have a king-size at home.)The bathroom and fully-equipped kitchen were much nicer than expected.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Quiet & cozy beach retreat...

Guest: tud912 (Franklin, GA)
Date of Stay: 03/08/12 Review Submitted: 03/14/12

We rented this condo to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday - it was a much needed get-a-way and just perfect for the two of us! The description and photos are very accurate - no surprises. The property is very safe - a gated community - and appeared to be well-maintained. The condo was very clean and decorated so cute - with a beach and lighthouse theme. The balcony was an added plus with an adequate view of the ocean - at an angle, but still an ocean view! - it was fine for us. There were two pools and a kiddie pool - we did not swim as it was too cool for us, but there were other guests taking advantage of the pools and it seems like a good facility for young families, couples or singles. The owner was SO helpful and nice - he even emailed me several times with suggestions for restaurants and activities to help celebrate my husband's birthday! We took a lot of his advice and really had a great trip! The condo is not far from Savannah, either - about twenty minutes or so - we spent the majority of a day there on River Street, the Forsyth Park fountain and Bonaventure Cemetery. We came back to Tybee each evening to eat dinner - the condo is very close to everything on Tybee - you can walk or ride a bike to most attractions. The condo is really close to The Crab Shack - we enjoyed dinner there one night - the food was awesome and young kids would love the atmosphere (live baby gators to feed, and lots of neat decor). We also ate at StingRay's one night - DeLicious! And one morning, we ate at The Breakfast Club on Tybee - HUGE portions of great food (I had the Blackhawk burrito, my husband had Helen's Solidarity) - believe me, we left very FULL - so, we took a walk down the side streets and browsed the shops, ending up at the Tybee Pier Pavilion. In my experience, a lot of piers charge you to walk out on them nowadays, but Tybee Pier does not - it's a beautiful walk on the pier and we got some great photos. There is also a Marine Science Center near the pier - we didn't go in, but it looked like something interesting for kids. Back at the condo every night, the comfortable bed was a welcome relief! The condo was stocked with everything you would need - except your own groceries and toiletries (though soap and toilet paper and paper towels/napkins were provided)! This was by far one of the easiest condo rentals I have ever done - the owner made everything simple and smooth! I would definitely recommend this property!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Small, Clean & Comfortable ~

Guest: Ray (Atlanta, Georgia )
Date of Stay: 05/20/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

I went to Tybee Island to check out the 'Beach Bum Parade' this year and stayed at this property for 3 nights . The condo is small but clean and comfortable. With just the 2 of us, it was adequate, but can accommodate 2 more adults and 2 kids easily, The kitchen was fully equipped , and the owner had thoughtfully included items like coffee , a hairdryer and a full basket of quality soaps for the guests to utilize. I especially like the free WiFi and the great pool that this location had to offer. The beach was just steps away from the pool, The balcony was stocked with a few complimentary beach chairs and provided a great sunset view in the evening . Got to check out some of the eateries there.. Especially like Sting Rays ~ reasonably priced patio dining with live music. Food was very good there. The Breakfast Club serves great breakfast . Checked out the local Doc's Bar. It was 'interesting' , full of colorful people. Fannie's on the Beach had great food, and live music. Normally, I would stay in Savannah and visit Tybee. But this time, I decided to just stay in Tybee and enjoy everything that Tybee Island had to offer. It was a good 'Tybee Experience' and I was not disappointed.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Don't even think about it!

Guest: linda (christiana, tn)
Date of Stay: 10/03/10 Review Submitted: 10/13/10

The condo clearly had not been rented for some time. i can see why! it was dirty, smelly, and very small. the bedspreads were all nasty (I would not sit on them). the bunk beds and futon were uncomfortable with very thin padding. the kitchen drawers had old food pieces in them. the silverware sitting out in a basket was all dusty. the stove was dirty with visible food on it. the beach on this end is not as nice as the pier end (no walking on the beach at high tide). my family and i dreaded coming back to the condo after doing activities outside (sightseeing, walking to the nice side of the beach,etc). there is nothing luxurious about this condo. it needs to be updated and have a different cleaning company. i normally am very tolerant of certain things but, this was a bad experience. very overpriced. look elsewhere. i called the owners cell phone and left a voice mail but he told me earlier in the week that he would be in the North Carolina mountains at the time of my check in and would have no cell phone service . i never heard back from him and we stayed in the condo for 5 nights. i have had no contact with him since i made the reservation. so no help there. Mike's dolphin cruise was very fun and informative, i would suggest it highly. we ate at uncle bubba;s and the crab shack. we decided the best place for seafood on the island was at mcdonalds to get a filet-o-fish. it's a terrible thing to save up for a vacation and then end up with a place like this.

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Tybee in April

Guest: Traveler123% (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 04/15/10 Review Submitted: 04/21/10

Just got back from Tybee. #61819 was quaint and cozy. Jim was kind, professional, and responsive. I would highly recommend this property. The location is great. The view is wonderful, especially for kids. You can walk out to the beach for easy access, or you can stroll around the North end of the island to catch the larger Atlantic Ocean waves if you want.

Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Small but well equipped on Tybee North Beach

Guest: celticgardener (Decatur, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10 Review Submitted: 04/21/10

Small, comfortably shabby condo was well equipped, like staying with a favorite relative. Steps from the beach, which although not the sugary white sand of the main drag, was perfectly adequate for sandcastles and walks. Bit of an institutional condo building, but nice pool (though really still too cold in April - our five-year-old came out blue, with teeth chattering!) Said five-year-old loved the "secret" bunk beds in the hallway - great use of space. Fabulous location for The Crab Shack, Savannah, dolphin tours, generally exploring. Owner was friendly and helpful. Condo was clean but carpets a bit stale. Good value.

Recommended for:Families with young children, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/04/06 Review Submitted: 04/04/06

What a great getaway! All the extras made it feel like we were staying at a friend's place rather than renting an impersonal vacation condo. I forgot to take my hairdryer but no worries ... you had me covered. There was even salt, pepper & wax paper available. You thought of everything and we really appreciated it! Heidi & Leah Brah PS - Thanks for recommending the Crab Shack ... what a hoot!

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Guest: Jimm & Jason
Date of Stay: 06/29/05 Review Submitted: 06/28/05

Dear Readers, All of the below comments are taken directly from our Guest Book at the condo, word for word. Thank you and we hope to welcome you to our "Home Away from Home" soon!

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Guest: Caroly Rhodes
Date of Stay: 05/08/05 Review Submitted: 05/07/05

Thanks for sharing your beach home with us. We had a wonderful time! Carolyn, Dana & Chris Rhodes

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Guest: Janet, Glenda & Destiny
Date of Stay: 04/11/05 Review Submitted: 04/10/05

Jimm & Jason, Everything was wonderful!!! This place was exactly what we needed. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for everything. We really appreciated you both Thanks again! Janet, Glenda & Destiny

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Guest: Levine & Lovell Family
Date of Stay: 03/25/05 Review Submitted: 03/24/05

Jason & Jimm, We throughly enjoyed your wonderful condo, lots of nice extras we don't often find at other beach rentals. Our boys loved the bunk beds! The Levine/Lovell Family

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Guest: Maggie & Jason
Date of Stay: 10/25/04 Review Submitted: 10/24/04

Dear Jason & Jimm, We had a nice time, didn't do everything we wanted but there is always next time! We enjoyed the condo very much. Thanks a lot! Maggie & Jason

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Guest: Jeffrey & Michael Deremiah
Date of Stay: 08/19/04 Review Submitted: 08/18/04

Jason & Jimm, We were thankful Hurricane Charlie passed us by and let us really enjoy our stay. My son Michael and I really enjoyed Tybee & your condo. Jeffrey B Deremiah

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Guest: Theresa Garafano
Date of Stay: 07/23/04 Review Submitted: 07/22/04

Thank you- your place is great. The drive from Connecticut is definately worth it. Tybee is Beautiful, peaceful and uncrowded. We hope to make it back some day! The Garafanos

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Guest: The Diamonds
Date of Stay: 07/10/04 Review Submitted: 07/09/04

We so enjoyed having our family stay in your condo! Our little ones loved playing on the beach & in the pool. We also enjoyed visiting friends & family in Savannah. Thanks for sharing your home! The Diamonds

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Guest: Ball Family
Date of Stay: 07/04/04 Review Submitted: 07/03/04

Jimm & Jason We loved our stay in your little hideaway! All of the extras made it feel just like home. Thank you so much. Tha Ball Family

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Guest: Seitz Family
Date of Stay: 06/21/04 Review Submitted: 06/20/04

Susan and Taylor arrived Friday while I was still pedalling with BRAG to arrive Saturday. We had a great tiem at the beach, walking along the shore, catching sand crabs and riding scooters, all while using your home as base. It was a great break for all of us! Thaks for sharing your place. Bob Seitz and Family

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Guest: Mechele & Chelsea Wilkerson
Date of Stay: 06/15/04 Review Submitted: 06/14/04

Jimm & Jason What a great place! We have loved every minute here and hate to leave. We have stayed at the Beach & Racquet Club a couple times before in another unit and enjoyed it, but I have to say, Your hospitality is the BEST. Thanks for taking care of every little detail when we arrived. Mechele & Chelsea Wilkerson & Jesse Ayers

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Guest: David & Kim Crunkleton
Date of Stay: 06/10/04 Review Submitted: 06/09/04

Jason & Jimm, Thanks so much for sharing your Tybee hideaway with us! The view is wonderful as are the pools & tennis courts. We loved walking on the beach & shopping at the quaint stores. The "Casual Reader" was the best! The condo is sweet and furnished with all of the "needed" items- so wonderful! We loved it all and we'll be back. David & Kim Crunkleton

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Guest: Herndon Family
Date of Stay: 06/04/04 Review Submitted: 06/03/04

We had a wonderful time on our vacation. We really enjoyed Tybee and Savannah. Also the condo is great, all the extras you provide are so nice! The location is also wonderful- nice and peaceful. I am sure we will be back again! The Herndon Family

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Guest: Joe and Gretchen
Date of Stay: 05/03/04 Review Submitted: 05/02/04

Jimm & Jason, We had a great time on our much needed get-a-way. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We heard of the Savannah Beach & Racquet Club through friends who stayed in another condo and we will certainly pass along the "good word" ourselves. Loved Tybee, the Condo and Savannah. Thanks so much, Joe and Gretchen PS found the iron right where you said it would be in your email! :-)

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Guest: Marie, Wendy and Carolyn
Date of Stay: 02/08/04 Review Submitted: 02/07/04

Thanks for the use of the condo during the marathon weekend. We all had a blast. The rest of the training/run/walk group tank you as well! Marie C Richardson Thank you so much for allowing us to stay on such a wonderful marathon weekend! We all made personal Records! Wendy Pippin Ditto! We had a wonderful time. Thanks so much! Carolyn Robin

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Guest: Jack & Rick
Date of Stay: 12/03/03 Review Submitted: 12/02/03

Jimm & Jason, Had a wonderful stay here at your home away from home! The view is beautiful and the condo is furnished so tastefully. We'll be back! Jack & Rick

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Guest: Meg & Marisol
Date of Stay: 10/15/03 Review Submitted: 10/14/03

What a wonderful place. The condo is very cozy and the view of the beach is great. Weather was cloudy, partly sunny and warm. Great beach walking weather- even late at night. Had a wonderful time on Tybee & in Savannah with my 16 yr old exchange student from Germany. Meg & Marisol

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Guest: Patty & George Hipple
Date of Stay: 10/11/03 Review Submitted: 10/10/03

Sun, sand, shell and Dolphins! Add to that a comfortable place to spend our indoor time. This was indeed a relaxing much needed vacation. Thanks, Patty & George

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Guest: Joe & Pierce
Date of Stay: 09/25/03 Review Submitted: 09/24/03

What a wonderful getaway!! So very seculded.... Nice...Peaceful and Relaxing! Thank you so much for sharing your little slice of Heaven with us!! We so Enjoyed! Joe & Pierce

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Guest: The Guzman Family
Date of Stay: 09/01/03 Review Submitted: 08/31/03

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was a very relaxing stay. Everything provided made it an very easy transition for our two yer old! Thank you, The Guzmans

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Guest: Cronwell Family
Date of Stay: 08/16/03 Review Submitted: 08/15/03

We thouroughly enjoyed our stay here. The finishing touches that you provided made it seem more like home. Thank you, the Cranwell Family

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Guest: Philip & Valentina
Date of Stay: 08/09/03 Review Submitted: 08/08/03

Thanks for all that you have provided in the condo. It makes our stay here very enjoyable

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Guest: Jenni Headley
Date of Stay: 06/25/03 Review Submitted: 06/24/03

We had a wonderful time at your condo, the view is fabulous and the condo is very comfortable. We enjoyed being so close to the beach and having the option of the 2 pools as well. We will definately be returning soon. Jenni

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