Title: Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool Vacation home with private pool, a short walk to Tybee Island Beach ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21693100/21693037/a0d6a729.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21693100/21693037/2795f307.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21693100/21693037/8bfad5b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21693100/21693037/35cf041e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21693100/21693037/4958bf2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Guiding Light Cottage is a nicely renovated beach retreat with an inviting backyard patio and large heated pool. Just a short stroll from the beach, this cozy home features all stainless appliances in the kitchen, comfortable seating areas on both levels, and access to off-street parking for 3 vehicles. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101625 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 EXTENDED STAY RENTALS (26+ NIGHTS): All stays require a refundable security deposit to be paid, the amount is included in your online quote. A monthly electrical allowance is assigned according to the bedroom size of the property and has been chosen as this amount should not be exceeded with reasonable usage at the property. Please review your rental agreement for a full list of terms and policies. City of Tybee Island Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Permit #STR2021-00551 ## 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 - Washer/dryer ### 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 - Next to a golf course ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21700200/21700140/8f6fab44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Butler Beach Cottage | Pet-Friendly, Quiet Neighborhood South Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=21700140&PinnedHotelID=21700140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33567300/33567203/24639f5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-Friendly w/ Private Pool, Double Screened-In Porches & Spacious Comfort! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 1608 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.00248%2C-80.84757&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0mgyjS60HcRIGnH-K_OJZO-hNgc=) Tybee Island, GA #### What's nearby - Mid Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Tybee Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km - North Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - South Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km #### Getting around - Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive - Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 81 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬20 min walk - ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬16 min walk - ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬19 min walk - ‪Sugar Shack - ‬17 min walk - ‪Wet Willie's - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Guiding Light Cottage | Heated Saltwater Pool located? > Located in South Beach, this golf vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Mid Beach and Tybee Island Beach. Tybee Island Memorial Park and North Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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