My Beach House

Original 1910’s beach cottage

THE authentic Tybee experience

Mid-island beach house with private pool and hot tub

My Beach House

My Beach House sits underneath an enormous old Tybee live oak tree. Palm trees surround you. You will truly experience old Tybee. Many items and furniture are original to the house or acquired from Old Tybee Beach Houses before their demise. Extensive library gathered for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!

  • MID-ISLAND LOCATION! ** All GROUND LEVEL, NO STEPS!
  • PRIVATE Heated swimming pool, hot tub, and infrared sauna! Outdoor shower with a small separate bench and changing room inside.
  • Original 1910 Tybee beach house. All ground level. Easy walk (1 blk) to beach w/ RoleezCart, chairs, beachgear for your use
  • Green Egg grill! Pool doors open right into your kitchen and cocktail bar
  • Beds: 1 bedroom with 1 king and 1 queen, 1 sofa bed
  • Large, breezy, screened front porch with foosball table
  • Pets okay!

Free parking on-site for 2 vehicles. EV charger! Ask about our golf cart rental. Subject to availability.

RATE depends on dates. Ask for last minute and off peak rates. Late arrival guaranteed.

City of Tybee license 01115 since 2001.

Guest Access

You will have complete access to all of the ground level areas. There is an upstairs but it will never be occupied when guests are occupying the downstairs. Upstairs is just for family and they are not allowed to visit if I have vacation rental guests.

Other things to note

Please know that this is a wonderful old beach house. That is it's charm and why we all love this rare gem.

Also, while my goal is to have you arrive to a sparkling clean pool and pool deck I will make every effort to make your pool and pool deck clear of leaves and sticks. Many times there are pop up storms that are quite strong and cause the wonderful oak and palms trees around you to lose some of their leaves into the pool. While I do have a professional weekly (and more if required) pool company service your pool there may be times debris falling into the pool is just unavoidable. Mother nature does not always love us. Please know that I will make every effort to get the yard care service and pool cleaner there as soon as possible. I do try to keep it clean at all times but you just never know when there will be a coastal pop up storm. I hope you understand and I completely understand if you choose not to stay at My Beach House because I can not guarantee your pool and deck will be adorably clean when you arrive. I do strive for that to happen though. 1 Full bath inside, 2nd bath=toilette and sink in pool shed and a private outdoor shower w/hot water.

My Beach House

Details:

  • BEDROOM: 1 king, 1 queen, 1 sofa bed (Sleeps 5)
  • 2 BATHS:  One full bath inside, 2nd bath = toilet and sink in pool shed and a wonderful private outdoor shower w/ hot and cold water.
  • LINENS: Nice linens and towels and start-up soaps and tissue provided.
  • OUTDOORS: Private heated pool, hot tub, and Green Egg grill in fenced yard. Screened lounging porch with a swing, sofa, and chairs.
  • BEACH GEAR:  Pull beach cart provided.  Bring your favorite beach chair. There may be more beach gear at the cottage.
  • DECOR:  Vintage beach.
  • LOCATION:  Mid-island, close to the beach, pier, shops, restaurants and pubs.
  • PETS:  Pets allowed.
  • PARKING:  Off Street parking at your house for 2 cars. EV car charger.
  • BEACH:  Close-by
  • AC/HEAT:  Mitsubishi wall unit.
  • Smoking not allowed anywhere on the property.
  • 7 night minimum rental.

*14% tax on all mandatory fees.

Location on Tybee Island

Love, love, love the outdoor shower!

April 11, 2024

A beautiful, unique gem walking distance to a beautiful beach! We loved staying at this home. We walked to the beach every single day! It’s less populated than the stretch of beach adjacent to the pier. There’s a grocery store 7 minutes (walk) away, and restaurants are about a 12-15 minute walk away. My kids swam in the heated pool every afternoon/evening after the beach and it was such a nice luxury!! Love love the outdoor shower (we fought over it) and the poolside bathroom with sauna! Lauren texted proactively about weather and a water outage (didn’t impact our stay, but was very thoughtful). Our beds were comfy and our showers were hot!

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Everything you imagine in a beach house

April 2, 2024

The cottage was everything you imagine about a coastal beach house. The eclectic charm, the amenities, and the location were a dream. We started our mornings on the screened in porch, walked to restaurants along the beach, and ended our evenings by the pool. The cottage had everything we needed for the most perfect family vacation.

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10/10 will be staying again

January 17, 2024

This place was perfect. A great space, and Lauren was incredibly helpful and prompt with responses for any questions we had. 10/10 will be staying again.

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Lauren was wonderful.

March 5, 2023
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Wonderful

February 23, 2023

Lauren was wonderful. The view from the deck was lovely. We enjoyed walking the beach and spending time in the lovely home. Lauren anticipated our every need the home was exceptional well stocked. We travel a lot and usually find an array of old used and useless pots and pans. We loved the quality cookware. Thank you.

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Didn’t want to leave

February 5, 2023

Spend 6 nights on Tybee and I didn’t want to leave. A beautiful location, so peaceful. Just what you want for a vacation. Will be back for sure. Thank you Lauren!

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Absolutely loved staying and being hosted by you

May 25, 2022

The view was amazing and everything was great!

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A gem!

May 21, 2022

Watching the sunrise on the patio made the whole stay worth it. Once you factor in the location, size, and comfortability you’d be glad you decided to stay with Lauren. She is a gem!

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The only bad part is leaving.

May 2, 2022

We enjoyed it so much. We had such a great time here. The only bad part is leaving. Thank you.

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Best Airbnb I have experienced so far

September 29, 2021

Lauren’s on the beach is the best Airbnb I have experienced so far. This host had everything you needed to start your island trip. She was very responsive and infinitive. She had info about the whole area. Beach, restaurants, bars, excursions. The condo was extremely clean and had a great beach theme. I would recommend to everyone to stay here. Dolphins in the morning, unbelievable sun rise while having coffee on the deck. Lauren is the perfect example of what a Airbnb host should be. I will be returning and looking for any property hosted by Lauren.

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Everything my soul needed

March 17, 2021

I stayed here for just about a month and it was everything my soul needed. I read a bunch of the previous reviews before booking and to prep what I needed to pack. I brought my own soap – although she did have nice hand washing soap out – and any other things that were important to me. I didn’t pick this place for the trash bags or the location of the silverware. I picked it because of how the energy felt to my soul. This place was EXACTLY what I needed for my month in Tybee. It is RIGHT on the beach and so cozy. The location is quiet and gentle and felt very safe even taking my dog for a walk at 10pm. The master bed was very comfortable and the bedroom felt relaxing and restful. The window overlooking the ocean by the bed is wonderful and the room…

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Host is extremely accommodating and courteous

March 5, 2020

I’ll point out the obvious, Lauren is extremely accommodating and courteous. She genuinely cares about your stay and wants to make sure you enjoy it. The interior space is adorable and cute, full of flamingos and vintage appearing pieces. The townhome it self is older, so expect the charm and character that comes with older homes (especially those built around the beach). The beach is of course amazing, it’s clean and quiet, and viewing it first thing in the morning during sun rise is just amazing.

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What a wonderful place – truly such a pleasure to stay at Ocean Villa!

November 29, 2019

Relaxing retreat – a wonderful step back in time on Tybee! Over the past several years, we have stayed at over 10 properties on Tybee and this one is, by far, our favorite. From the moment my son and I entered, we were charmed by the whole happy kitsch ambience – welcoming, but not too over the top. The decor, and over all feel of this house, is truly like a trip back to the 1940s, BUT with all of the modern conveniences of today. The linens on the bed felt decadent, with the fluffy mattress toppers and vintage covers. Television (never turned it on!) games and books, too! The kitchen is no frills, but has everything you could possibly need. The retro feel even extends to the patterned, blue linoleum floor – perfect! The house was immaculate and well equipped with everything that could make our stay comfortable. This…

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This place is a hidden gem

November 20, 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was a perfect anniversary get away for us and our dog. I couldn’t help but notice the amazing, cute bedspreads and perfectly clean. Definitely would come back here with more friends and family the next time.Thank you for the amazing place. Had an amazing and unforgettable time.

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The only bad part is leaving.

November 1, 2019

We enjoyed it so much. We had such a great time here. The only bad part is leaving. Thank you.

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Anonymous @ 12/18/2014 09:32

December 18, 2014

Our whole family gathered together the weekend before Thanksgiving 2014 to celebrate the SCAD graduation of our daughter/ family reunion/ Thanksgiving. The beach house was a comfortable, historic home a block away from the beach. The upstairs/ downstairs living gave ample privacy to all our family and the enclosed upper porch/deck was the gathering spot for our graduation celebration. The weather was rainy, but not our family spirit and energy. I did hear that Island kerioke was a big plus!

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Anonymous @ 07/21/2014 08:13

July 21, 2014

Have stayed in multiple properties from My Beach House but this was my first time at the original property that started it all! Clean, cozy, the outdoor shower was the best part. Had all amenties for the beach, ping pong, etc. Loved the location and the easy access to the sand. The screened in porch is easily the best feature—we utlized this to enojoy the sun and weather but block some of the heat and bugs. Had a wonderful stay and will absolutely return.

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Anonymous @ 07/21/2014 04:28

July 21, 2014

My Island Cottage was an amazing vacation spot. We had a full house and it was more than enough room and space for us to cook, relax, sleep and play. It was a short walk to the sound and AJ’s restaurant and bar. I stayed in the REC room and it was comfortable and an amazing way to sleep 8 people in one spot. I would like to go back every year and experience relaxing days and fun nights in Tybee. Couldn’t have picked a better spot to stay for a long celebration weekend! Thanks so much Lauren, you made it easy and perfect.

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Anonymous @ 07/20/2014 04:06

July 20, 2014

The cottage is so charming and comfortable for a group, Lauren thinks of everything! The beds are incredible, the kitchen is well appointed and the ping pong table porch was the site of an epic battle. Short walk to the beach where dolphins swam and frolicked a few feet away…we can’t wait to come back! Thank you for everything!

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Anonymous @ 07/11/2014 08:51

July 11, 2014

The best features of this home was the proximity to the beach and the beachy decor inside. It was an adorable place and we enjoyed staying over the 4th of July holiday tremendously. Lauren was wonderful and responsive to our needs, even on a holiday morning. Thanks so much.

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Anonymous @ 06/02/2014 11:43

June 2, 2014

My Sandy Pails was perfect! We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back.

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Anonymous @ 04/09/2014 03:56

April 9, 2014

Enjoyed our stay at My Island cottage immensely! I’d definitely bring my large family back for another stay on beautiful Tybee Island, and that’s saying a lot since we come from one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida. the cottage was well equipped and those dreamy beds were so very comfy. Top is all off with how easy Lauren is to work with and it’s an A+ vacation experience!

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Anonymous @ 12/05/2013 02:54

December 5, 2013

Right on the beach, clean, cozy, everything worked, Lauren is good to deal with…..she cares about her properties and her guest….December in Tybee is great. Easy in and easy out. She has everything you need sitting in the condo that you will need from fabric softer to plenty of toilet paper. Wifi is good, Tv reception good. You can leave the windows open and hear the beach for 24 hours a day. The shelling is best on this end of the beach. Beach Shabby Shek is great decor. She even has two pair binoculars .

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Anonymous @ 12/05/2013 02:54

December 5, 2013

Right on the beach, clean, cozy, everything worked, Lauren is good to deal with…..she cares about her properties and her guest….December in Tybee is great. Easy in and easy out. She has everything you need sitting in the condo that you will need from fabric softer to plenty of toilet paper. Wifi is good, Tv reception good. You can leave the windows open and hear the beach for 24 hours a day. The shelling is best on this end of the beach. Beach Shabby Shek is great decor. She even has two pair binoculars .

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Anonymous @ 10/14/2013 07:45

October 14, 2013

Our family instantly fell in love with your home. It fit us all perfectly! We made new memories and relived old ones! Many Thanks for EVERYTHING!

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Anonymous @ 09/24/2013 05:17

September 24, 2013

Love Twin Arbors A very quite area great with a 2 year old. Close to the beach and loved it. We will be back !:)

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Anonymous @ 08/16/2013 12:04

August 16, 2013

This place worked well for a varied family reunion of five couples, including two night-owls and a couple with a small 2 year old. A short walk to the beach, good linens and outdoor patio–even in the heat of August this place was a true find! Lauren was great to communicate with and gave us good advice while on Tybee!

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Anonymous @ 08/14/2013 12:43

August 14, 2013

Review #5886331 “What a blessing. We loved it!” SHAMROCK LODGE THANKS for the Shamrock! You were able to accommodate our last minute travel arrangements. The house was very well-equiped and has just about everything we needed. Some of our favorite things: biking around the island The Lighthouse Alley 3 sunsets Dolphin watching Kiteboard watching and the Marine Science Center (the staff there was excellent! Answered all of our questions Gelatos Icecream was great We enjoyed grilling and chilling on the back deck. What a blessing. We loved it.

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Anonymous @ 07/12/2013 12:18

July 12, 2013

Of again, another fabulous vacation. This is partly due to Lauren and the way she makes sure your stay is the best it can be. We honestly felt like we were at home. The location of this house is perfect. We were there for the 4th of July and that was awesome. And, again this year, our dogs had a blast in the back yard. We had several great meals while we were there – Stingrays, Sundae Cafe (phenomenal and highly recommend this place), and, of course, we ate at North Beach Bar and Grill several times. Although we had to, we certainly didn’t want to leave Tybee. Thanks for everything you do Lauren! We truly had a remarkable trip and can’t wait to come back. Janet & Ernie Hudson

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Anonymous @ 07/11/2013 10:47

July 11, 2013

Once again, a great vacation at Twin Arbors, side B. This is mainly because of Lauren. She makes her places feel like home. We were there for the 4th of July and that was awesome!! The location of this house is perfect. We had an unbelievable dinner at Sundae Cafe. Also had great meals at Stingrays and, of course, ate at North Beach Bar and Grill several times. We didn’t want to leave and can’t wait until we can return. And, as last time, our dogs had a blast playing in the back yard. Thanks for everything Lauren. Once again, the perfect vacation!!

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Love, love, love the outdoor shower!

April 11, 2024

A beautiful, unique gem walking distance to a beautiful beach! We loved staying at this home. We walked to the beach every single day! It’s less populated than the stretch of beach adjacent to the pier. There’s a grocery store 7 minutes (walk) away, and restaurants are about a 12-15 minute walk away. My kids swam in the heated pool every afternoon/evening after the beach and it was such a nice luxury!! Love love the outdoor shower (we fought over it) and the poolside bathroom with sauna! Lauren texted proactively about weather and a water outage (didn’t impact our stay, but was very thoughtful). Our beds were comfy and our showers were hot!

View guestbook entry

Everything you imagine in a beach house

April 2, 2024

The cottage was everything you imagine about a coastal beach house. The eclectic charm, the amenities, and the location were a dream. We started our mornings on the screened in porch, walked to restaurants along the beach, and ended our evenings by the pool. The cottage had everything we needed for the most perfect family vacation.

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10/10 will be staying again

January 17, 2024

This place was perfect. A great space, and Lauren was incredibly helpful and prompt with responses for any questions we had. 10/10 will be staying again.

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Lauren was wonderful.

March 5, 2023
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Wonderful

February 23, 2023

Lauren was wonderful. The view from the deck was lovely. We enjoyed walking the beach and spending time in the lovely home. Lauren anticipated our every need the home was exceptional well stocked. We travel a lot and usually find an array of old used and useless pots and pans. We loved the quality cookware. Thank you.

View guestbook entry

Didn’t want to leave

February 5, 2023

Spend 6 nights on Tybee and I didn’t want to leave. A beautiful location, so peaceful. Just what you want for a vacation. Will be back for sure. Thank you Lauren!

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Absolutely loved staying and being hosted by you

May 25, 2022

The view was amazing and everything was great!

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A gem!

May 21, 2022

Watching the sunrise on the patio made the whole stay worth it. Once you factor in the location, size, and comfortability you’d be glad you decided to stay with Lauren. She is a gem!

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The only bad part is leaving.

May 2, 2022

We enjoyed it so much. We had such a great time here. The only bad part is leaving. Thank you.

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Best Airbnb I have experienced so far

September 29, 2021

Lauren’s on the beach is the best Airbnb I have experienced so far. This host had everything you needed to start your island trip. She was very responsive and infinitive. She had info about the whole area. Beach, restaurants, bars, excursions. The condo was extremely clean and had a great beach theme. I would recommend to everyone to stay here. Dolphins in the morning, unbelievable sun rise while having coffee on the deck. Lauren is the perfect example of what a Airbnb host should be. I will be returning and looking for any property hosted by Lauren.

View guestbook entry

Everything my soul needed

March 17, 2021

I stayed here for just about a month and it was everything my soul needed. I read a bunch of the previous reviews before booking and to prep what I needed to pack. I brought my own soap – although she did have nice hand washing soap out – and any other things that were important to me. I didn’t pick this place for the trash bags or the location of the silverware. I picked it because of how the energy felt to my soul. This place was EXACTLY what I needed for my month in Tybee. It is RIGHT on the beach and so cozy. The location is quiet and gentle and felt very safe even taking my dog for a walk at 10pm. The master bed was very comfortable and the bedroom felt relaxing and restful. The window overlooking the ocean by the bed is wonderful and the room…

View guestbook entry

Host is extremely accommodating and courteous

March 5, 2020

I’ll point out the obvious, Lauren is extremely accommodating and courteous. She genuinely cares about your stay and wants to make sure you enjoy it. The interior space is adorable and cute, full of flamingos and vintage appearing pieces. The townhome it self is older, so expect the charm and character that comes with older homes (especially those built around the beach). The beach is of course amazing, it’s clean and quiet, and viewing it first thing in the morning during sun rise is just amazing.

View guestbook entry

What a wonderful place – truly such a pleasure to stay at Ocean Villa!

November 29, 2019

Relaxing retreat – a wonderful step back in time on Tybee! Over the past several years, we have stayed at over 10 properties on Tybee and this one is, by far, our favorite. From the moment my son and I entered, we were charmed by the whole happy kitsch ambience – welcoming, but not too over the top. The decor, and over all feel of this house, is truly like a trip back to the 1940s, BUT with all of the modern conveniences of today. The linens on the bed felt decadent, with the fluffy mattress toppers and vintage covers. Television (never turned it on!) games and books, too! The kitchen is no frills, but has everything you could possibly need. The retro feel even extends to the patterned, blue linoleum floor – perfect! The house was immaculate and well equipped with everything that could make our stay comfortable. This…

View guestbook entry

This place is a hidden gem

November 20, 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was a perfect anniversary get away for us and our dog. I couldn’t help but notice the amazing, cute bedspreads and perfectly clean. Definitely would come back here with more friends and family the next time.Thank you for the amazing place. Had an amazing and unforgettable time.

View guestbook entry

The only bad part is leaving.

November 1, 2019

We enjoyed it so much. We had such a great time here. The only bad part is leaving. Thank you.

View guestbook entry

Love, love, love the outdoor shower!

A beautiful, unique gem walking distance to a beautiful beach! We loved staying at this home. We…

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Everything you imagine in a beach house

The cottage was everything you imagine about a coastal beach house. The eclectic charm, the amenities, and…

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10/10 will be staying again

This place was perfect. A great space, and Lauren was incredibly helpful and prompt with responses for…

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The only bad part is leaving.

We enjoyed it so much. We had such a great time here. The only bad part is…

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Best Airbnb I have experienced so far

Lauren’s on the beach is the best Airbnb I have experienced so far. This host had everything…

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Everything my soul needed

I stayed here for just about a month and it was everything my soul needed. I read…

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Host is extremely accommodating and courteous

I’ll point out the obvious, Lauren is extremely accommodating and courteous. She genuinely cares about your stay…

Read More

Didn’t want to leave

February 5, 2023

Spend 6 nights on Tybee and I didn’t want to leave. A beautiful location, so peaceful. Just what you want for a vacation. Will be back for sure. Thank you Lauren!

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Absolutely loved staying and being hosted by you

May 25, 2022

The view was amazing and everything was great!

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A gem!

May 21, 2022

Watching the sunrise on the patio made the whole stay worth it. Once you factor in the location, size, and comfortability you’d be glad you decided to stay with Lauren. She is a gem!

View guestbook entry

What a wonderful place – truly such a pleasure to stay at Ocean Villa!

November 29, 2019

Relaxing retreat – a wonderful step back in time on Tybee! Over the past several years, we have stayed at over 10 properties on Tybee and this one is, by far, our favorite. From the moment my son and I entered, we were charmed by the whole happy kitsch ambience – welcoming, but not too over the top. The decor, and over all feel of this house, is truly like a trip back to the 1940s, BUT with all of the modern conveniences of today. The linens on the bed felt decadent, with the fluffy mattress toppers and vintage covers. Television (never turned it on!) games and books, too! The kitchen is no frills, but has everything you could possibly need. The retro feel even extends to the patterned, blue linoleum floor – perfect! The house was immaculate and well equipped with everything that could make our stay comfortable. This…

View guestbook entry

This place is a hidden gem

November 20, 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was a perfect anniversary get away for us and our dog. I couldn’t help but notice the amazing, cute bedspreads and perfectly clean. Definitely would come back here with more friends and family the next time.Thank you for the amazing place. Had an amazing and unforgettable time.

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The only bad part is leaving.

November 1, 2019

We enjoyed it so much. We had such a great time here. The only bad part is leaving. Thank you.

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Clean, large and right on the ocean. You couldn’t beat the location.

September 17, 2019

I was pleasantly surprised by this condo. It was clean, large, and right on the ocean. You couldn’t beat the location. The games and puzzles kept my kids occupied during the rainy times. The condo was well provisioned and Lauren even sweetly came over early one morning to drop off plastic wrap & tin foil when I asked where it was. She is a very accommodating host. I recommend renting a golf cart for the day too – very fun. Clean uncrowded beach.

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Accommodations were perfect

November 22, 2018

Great birthday weekend. The accommodations were perfect. The ocean just soothes the soul. Thank you for sharing this place.

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