Entire home

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

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

Pool
A narrow kitchen with white cabinets, an orange refrigerator, and a wooden floor.
A covered outdoor seating area with a patterned sofa, a wooden table, and a ceiling fan.
Pool
A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue chair, a TV on a black stand, and a fireplace with a fish decoration.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Tybee Island Beach
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet

Explore the area

View in a map
Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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

Welcome to Eisenhower's Retreat, a beautifully restored historic beach cottage that captures the timeless charm of Old Tybee Island while offering the comforts of a modern coastal getaway. Located just steps from the beach in the heart of Tybee Island, this remarkable home blends rich history, classic architectural details, and spacious accommodations to create an unforgettable setting for family vacations, group getaways, and relaxing beach escapes.

Recognized as a National Historic House and originally built in the late 1800s, Eisenhower's Retreat is one of Tybee Island's treasured historic homes. Thoughtfully restored to preserve its original character, the cottage showcases vintage pine floors, antique-inspired furnishings, and historic architectural details throughout. Guests can enjoy the nostalgia of a classic Tybee beach cottage while still benefiting from modern amenities designed for today's travelers.

Designed to comfortably accommodate larger families and groups, Eisenhower's Retreat features four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a half bathroom, multiple gathering spaces, and ample outdoor space.

A spacious screened porch welcomes guests upon arrival and provides the perfect setting for morning coffee, afternoon conversations, or relaxing evenings after a day at the beach. Inside, the living room serves as the heart of the home, offering comfortable seating, an electric fireplace, and plenty of space for gathering with family and friends. The adjacent dining area creates an inviting setting for shared meals and game nights, while the fully equipped kitchen provides everything needed to prepare beach snacks, family dinners, and holiday feasts.

All four bedrooms are located on the upper level of the home. The primary suite features a King bed with ensuite bathroom complete with a classic clawfoot soaking tub and oversized walk-in shower. Two additional guest bedrooms each offer a Queen bed, while the fourth bedroom features two Full beds, making it an ideal space for children, teens, or additional family members. A second full hallway bathroom, shared by the guest bedrooms, includes its own clawfoot shower/tub combination, preserving the home's historic charm while providing modern convenience.

For additional flexibility, a bonus sleeping area is located on the lower level of the home and is accessed separately by exiting the main house and entering through a private exterior entrance. This unique retreat features a Queen bed, two Twin beds, a television, window-unit air conditioning, and convenient access to a half bathroom located beneath the home, making it ideal for older children, teens, or guests seeking additional privacy.

One of Eisenhower's Retreat's greatest advantages is its exceptional location. Situated just a short stroll from the beach, guests can spend their days collecting shells, swimming, soaking up the sun, or watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. Combining historic character, modern comforts, spacious accommodations, and an unbeatable location near the beach, this cherished island cottage creates the perfect setting for memories that will last for generations.

Sleeping Configuration:
Bedroom 1 (Top-Level Primary Suite): King Bed
Bedroom 2 (Top Level): Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 (Top Level): Two Full Beds
Bedroom 4 (Lower Level): Queen Bed + Two Twin Beds

What is parking like for this home?
Guests will have access to parking for up to three standard vehicles in the designated parking area directly at the home.

Short Term Registration #00932 - Oceanfront Cottage Rentals MGR

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1822982vb
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Tybee Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Tybee Arts Center and Tybee Island Marine Science Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Map
Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mid Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Back River Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wind Rose Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Eisenhower's Retreat is a restored original Tybee beach cottage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eisenhower's Retreat is a restored original Tybee beach cottage.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eisenhower's Retreat is a restored original Tybee beach cottage.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in South Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Tybee Island Beach. South Beach and Mid Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the highlight of our trip! We stayed for a bachelorette with nine girls and had plenty of space. Having the pool really made our trip. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Tybee!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jackson h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual family vacation

Loved the character of this historic house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Eisenhower's Retreat is a true Tybee Cottage full of history and character. It is a National Historic Home with the US Department of Interior. So many memories have happened in this home and we are happy you could add some of your own! Hope you come back and see us soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice beach spot

Good location, clean and old Tybee character
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2023
We are so happy you appreciate the character of an original Tybee! It is such a fun house with so many great pieces of history around it. Its also so close to the beach and an easy walk to the Pier, shops and restaurants! Hope you come back again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We were surprised with a pool!! It was awesome. The house is 2 houses from the beach. The enclosed porch is great! Needs a new fridge.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the new addition of the pool to the property! This is a brand-new amenity for the season, and we are glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for letting us know about the fridge, we will look into the matter for you for the issues to be resolved for your next stay with us on the island!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2021
Thank you for the awesome feedback! Please be sure to visit us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chesney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2021
Thank you for such a great review! We are thrilled to hear that the home met and exceeded your expectations! We look forward to you all vacationing with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023
Hi Darlene! We love that you appreciate the character of a true historic cottage! Eisenhower's Retreat has so much history down to the floors and bunker room. We are so happy you enjoyed the house and awesome porch space. We hope the twins had a memorable birthday on Tybee! Come back again soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2022
Hi Betty! Thank you for leaving a review for our Eisenhower's Retreat. The sunporch is a personal favorite also! I will get with our maintenance and housekeeping department to work on the issues you brought up. Thank you for your input and letting us know. We hope you can come back again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2021
Glad to hear you and your friends had such a great time! We hope you all will vacation with us again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mohan P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay was okay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize that you did not feel your stay was not a 5-star experience. If you would, please reach out to discuss how we can improve for future guests! Thank you - The Team at Oceanfront Cottage Rentals

About the host

Hosted by Oceanfront Cottage Rentals

Host profile image

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback