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Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool

Vacation home near Tybee Island Beach in Tybee Island

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A beach with waves and a ship in the distance during sunset.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table with placemats, and a star-shaped pendant light.
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.
A pool area with a gazebo, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A sunroom with a round table and four chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101625 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mid Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tybee Island

South Beach stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this South Beach vacation home, you'll find Tybee Island Beach and Mid Beach. Also, Tybee Island Memorial Park is within half a mile (1 km) and North Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mid Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tybee Island Memorial Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sundae Cafe - ‬16 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.

Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool

Guiding Light Cottage is a nicely renovated 4 bedroom beach cottage and a popular choice for family vacations to Tybee Island. Relax outdoors with a backyard patio with a large heated pool. The fully fenced backyard includes a patio with seating area, outdoor bed, a fire pit, gas grill, charcoal grill, and an outside shower with both hot and cold water.

Located just a short stroll from the beach and from Memorial Park which has a playground, tennis, basketball, volleyball, Library, gym, and YMCA. The ground level of the home has a sitting room, kitchen and dining area, half bath, and the primary suite. The second level has 3 bedrooms, a family room, and a full guest bath.

The kitchen features all stainless appliances and a dining table. Additional dining space is located on the screened porch directly off the kitchen. Accessed from the porch is a laundry room with a washer and dryer. The primary suite is furnished with a King size bed, 32in flat-screen TV with Bluray player, Bose CD player/radio, and a full bath with a large walk-in shower (no tub).

The family room on the second level has a 50in flat-screen TV and a full-size sleeper sofa. (The fireplace is decorative only). Off the family room is a King guest bedroom, and Queen guest bedroom, and a guest bedroom furnished with a double bed and a day bed. There is a full bath located on this floor with a beautiful claw foot tub/shower.

This home contains many extras including WIFI, Bose iPod dock, books, and more! Off-Street Parking for 3 regular-sized vehicles.

Heated Pool Option: Guests may choose the option of adding pool heat to their reservation for an additional $25.00 per day for the length of reservation. Not available in January and February. Pool that measures 12ft x 23ft.

Need more space for your upcoming vacation? Then consider also renting a neighboring home. Casa Azul is a 4 bedroom neighboring home that sleeps up to 10. When combined with Guiding Light, that would be a total of 8 bedrooms, and enough space for up to 21guests.

ABOUT US: Tybee Vacation Rentals offers guests the benefit of booking with a professional vacation rental company with over 20 years of experience. Our local team has knowledge of the area and our properties. We are available 7 days a week and offer 24-hour emergency support.

PAYMENTS: Book with Confidence. Free Cancellation within 72 hours of booking for stays more than 15 days before arrival. TVR offers a variety of payment plans depending on your arrival date, click on the Book Now button to review your payment schedule.

HOUSEKEEPING: Cleanliness has always been a top priority. The TVR housekeeping staff is trained to use the best hygiene practices focusing on sanitization, disinfection, and proven cleaning protocols at all times for the safety of our guests and employees.

MINIMUM NIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Minimum night requirements vary by property, dates of stay, and usually become more lenient for last-minute bookings.

PETS: This home is pet-friendly for up to two (2) adult dogs with approval and additional pet fees. Cats are not allowed in any TVR property. Please Note: Tybee City ordinance does not allow dogs on any Tybee Island beaches

City of Tybee Island Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Permit #STR2021-00551

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Furnished patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,625 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool to the airport?

This vacation home is 53.7 mi (97-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Tybee Island Beach and 7-minute walk from Mid Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool to downtown Tybee Island?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Tybee Island.

Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and pet-friendly. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie L S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is pet friendly and the outdoor space was the attraction with the screened-in porch, heated pool and firepit . The indoor areas are a bit worn..but it served our needs just fine. We had a super relaxing vacation and our English bulldog ,T-Bone, had a blast as well. Thank you for a nice vacation spot..I will keep it on my list for future visits.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Lovely Home

Just returned from a weeks stay on Tybee Island at the Guiding Light house. Had a lovely time. House was clean and very charming. Pool area was adorable and private. Really nice place to stay and short walk to beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

The outside area is magical. The house has tons of charm and character.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Wonderful stay in Tybee

Such a charming and comfortable house. It was perfect for our family of 10. Plenty of nooks for privacy and gathering space outside for all of us. We spent a lot of time outside by the pool at the fire pit and cabana. Short walk to the beach and convenient for trips to downtown Savannah. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Gliding light

Cute home but smelled like wet paint going up the stairs which ended up giving me a migraine the two days we were there. The Pool was suppose to be heated but when we arrived it was cool and the next day was the same day. The outside bed had the wrong sheets so had to use a flat sheet. Cute home but wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This property has been beautifully decorated but it hasn’t been cleaned well or maintained well for a very long time. We had plenty or room and the neighborhood/location is great. The ice maker does not work. The skillet in the drawer still had food in it. The master bedspread was filthy. The pool water was green and cloudy and had to be cleaned and treated before we could let our grandchildren swim. We bought a broom and soft scrub to clean the porch and had to fix the vacuum prior to vacuuming as well. The management company did get the pool service company out on a Sunday and they offered to send out someone to clean which we did turn down. We left the property much cleaner than when we arrived!
Pan in the bottom oven drawer
Had to go buy broom to clean porch and kitchen floors. Also fixed vacuum and cleaned rugs.
Actual pool. Pool cleaners came and treated pool but we couldn’t use it for 2 days.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mitzi C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wasted time and money

I rented the house for heated pool and got charged extra for it but never got it!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Laid back and tranquil

Beautiful property and fantastic place to visit . Was able to enjoy vacation and beach without the large crowds of other destinations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry b.

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

great house for family

beach charm with lovely pool for fun after the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Great house for us and our dog

Great house. Super comfortable. Back yard is great and fenced so we could enjoy it along with screened in patio and not worry about our dog off leash roaming out back. Beach is super close too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading, check the square footage and has no working interior door latches

First there were 7 adults and 2 kids, and 3 small dogs. With that said, ALL of the interior doors had no working handle. One of the master bedrooms had a glass door…? I thought I was going to have to bust the door down to the kids room at one point because the door was stuck in the door frame…My bad for not reading the square footage of the place, because it is a lot smaller than the pictures portrayed it to be. The kitchen was super small. The shower in the down stairs master bath would not drain and dear lord please replace the mattress in the down stair master bedroom! That bed was not only hard as a rock but also had a HUGE lump going down the center of the bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

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

Guiding Light. Lit up our vacation

Made wonderful memories and a plus with the pool heater. Who knew we would have a cold spell in June 😱. Also enjoyed making s’mores with the fire pit Hope to rent again. Very updated with the old Tybee feel I had experienced as a child. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amanda T.

June 8th through 14th

We enjoyed our time here but we do feel like we paid to much for all the issues we had. their was trash left here when we checked in and it smelled horrible. Kept getting stuck in the bedroom upstairs and the doorknob kept falling off. The floor was filthy along with 90% of the dishes. The tub upstairs drained very, very slowly. The faucet came completely off in the kitchen and water was going everywhere. We got it fixed for now but may want someone to fix that. The refrigerator makes a god awful noise. Not sure if its tearing up or what's going on but its loud all the time. I'm not one to complain and not trying to Just wanted to make you aware of these issues. Overall we loved the house. Very cute with a home like feeling to it but it needs a lot of work done. Thank you for having us. The Thomas family
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard L.

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

This home was great, very family friendly! Location was great Loved the pool, so relaxing!

Wonderful experience! Our first house vacation rental!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Camille W.

May 2020 Stay

Lovely home , so quaint and many spaces to sit and chat/have coffee . With my family it was so wonderful . Pool great , do bring off because of mosquitoes. All the necessities there and wonderful touches . Will be back for sure 😊
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David B.

May 2020 Stay

Great house and service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Khadijah R.

May 2019 Stay

My small group of family and friends really enjoyed this very comfortable house. We had plenty of room and spent most of pur days in the pool which was an added plus being that the temperature was a hot 97° - 103°. It was memorial day wknd and the beaches were crowded so we grabbed some frozen drinks from 'Wet Willie's' and came on bck to relax, grill, eat and relax in the pool. I felt totally comfortable in this neighborhood. I enjoyed taking my scooter out on the bike trail. People on bikes and joggers waving and friendly made me feel happy. In close proximity to bars, grills, restaurants and a grocery store is near. The mosquitos had a good time on this Atlanta Ga Peach so bring some off. I would definitely come back again to this rental.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

December 2017 Stay

Everything about our experience was amazing. The house was beautiful, cozy, and clean. We had 4 children and 3 adults and fit very comfortably. The rental company was so easy to work with, sending emails and text messages to make the check in and check out process very smooth. They were also kind enough to leave sample sizes of toiletries and things to make the stay very comfortable until we could go to the store to stock up on necessary items. The only thing I would change is that we paid for pool heat and it was definitely too cold to enjoy! The pool heat worked fine, but we were lucky enough to come on the edge of the coldest weather Georgia has had in a very long time! Overall, I would highly recommend the house and Tybee Island Vacation rentals.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

May 2018 Stay

Wow! We had such a great family vacation. Three generations of adults and our dog stayed at this house, and we all loved it. The house is beautiful, clean, very dog friendly, comfortable, convenient, and with plenty of amenities. The rental company was very easy to work with, and they made checking in and out a breeze. Great job Tybee Vacation Rentals, and thank you. We had an amazing vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patrice T.

August 2016 Stay

We enjoyed our visit to Tybee Island and staying in the Guiding Light Cottage. The Cottage had many amenities we did not expect, including all the pots and pans, bowls, dishes, and some pool toys we could use. The Cottage was very roomy and comfortable for the 9 of us. We particularly liked the fenced in backyard for the kids and pet. We felt very secure in this location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

March 2019 Stay

Beautiful home we had a great time. The beds are very comfortable. The kids really enjoyed the pool. We stayed in March it’s definitely worth the money to have it heated. I was surprised how warm the pool water was. We all had a blast would stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelley R.

July 2016 Stay

Our family loved the house. We spent a lot of time at the pool and around the kitchen table. We road around the island as a family The location was great! Tybee staff was easy to work with
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Lucille G.

September 2017 Stay

We loved spending time on Tybee Island to celebrate our anniversary. TVR staff was very easy to work with. The house is on a quiet street & very comfortable with plenty of amenities and close to the beach. We are sad to be leaving but look forward to returning.