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Ebbtide | Historic Home of Author Mary Kay Andrews

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TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Dining
Exterior
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ebbtide | Historic Home of Author Mary Kay Andrews

Ebbtide is a unique 7 bedroom, 5 bathrooms historic raised beach cottage circa 1932. From the design to all the details and cottage style touches throughout, guests will feel right at home during their vacation. Ebbtide was lovingly preserved and restored by its owners and offers many original features such as the board and batten wood paneling and wood ceilings to the beautiful hardwood floors. Located just the second house back from the beach on Tybee’s mid-island, you can easily enjoy time at the beach with your family just steps from your front door.

The main living areas of the home, along with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, are located on the top floor. The kitchen was beautifully renovated with stainless appliances and granite counters but still offers plenty of character. Located off the kitchen are the large open floor plan living and dining area with seating for 8. The living area has ample comfortable seating, which makes for a great space for spending time with the family, along with a beautiful brick decorative fireplace with an electric firebox and a flat-screen TV. There is also an enormous enclosed and glassed-in sun porch located on the main living level, which offers additional space with a Sleeper Sofa. The porch offers two additional sitting areas, a dining table for 6, and another TV.

Upper Bedrooms:
Bedroom #1 – King bed with attached bathroom with clawfoot tub
Bedroom #2 – King bed with TV
Bedroom #3 – 2 Twin beds
Bedroom #4 – King bed
Bedroom #5 – Queen bed

Ground Level Bedrooms:
Bedroom #6 – 2 Twin beds
Bedroom #7 - Queen Bed

Located on the ground level of the home is access to bedrooms 6 and 7, along with 2 full bathrooms. This ground level also has a laundry room with two sets of washers and dryers. Guests will also enjoy the covered patio area, which includes a picnic table, grill area with gas grill, garden view, as well as gliders and swings - another great spot to relax and enjoy the breezes. Parking is available for 4 vehicles. This home is pet-friendly for well-behaved and trained adult dogs, with an additional fee. Wireless Internet/WIFI is provided for guest use.

Owner Note:
This beautiful beach home is owned by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews, and she is pleased to offer an autographed novel for each stay!

Fans of Mary Kay Andrews will love the vintage furnishings and antique touches that are a favorite part of the MKA Collection of renovated Tybee Island beach cottages, including Breeze Inn, a four-bedroom home that sleeps up to 10. When combined with Breeze Inn, there is a total of 11 bedrooms enough space for up to 26 guests, and two private pools.

City of Tybee Island Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Permit #STR2021-00543

Property manager

Tybee Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mid Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 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 - 32 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ebbtide | Historic Home of Author Mary Kay Andrews pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ebbtide | Historic Home of Author Mary Kay Andrews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ebbtide | Historic Home of Author Mary Kay Andrews?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ebbtide | Historic Home of Author Mary Kay Andrews located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Mid Beach and Tybee Island Memorial Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Ebbtide | Historic Home of Author Mary Kay Andrews Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Enjoyed

Property is lovely and we like Tybee a great deal
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle B., Roanoke VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fantastic place for a large group

The house was just the right mix of old and new, clearly an original beach cottage with renovations. Best equipped kitchen I’ve had in a beach house. Being right off the beach was one of the best parts—if it rained we came in and went back out when the storm was over. This was particularly helpful for the family with younger kids. One thing not explained in the listing unless you scour the floor plan—the layout of bedrooms on the main floor included one bedroom that could only be accessed by walking through another (or a shared bath). So that might determine who stays in which room. Also, the downstairs bedrooms (nice little apartment) can only be accessed from the main level by walking down steps and through the garage, which has an outside vibe because garage doors are just wood slats. The two bedrooms down there are small but nice with a shared “foyer” and bath with its own small fridge (and it’s own thermostat). Laundry room (another through-the-garage accessed room) has two sets of machines and another full fridge. There was a large gas grill, a smaller charcoal grill, plus a giant pot for seafood boil and an outdoor propane cooker, all of which we used. Like I said, very well equipped! Also nicely furnished/decorated, and my favorite spot was the glassed-in porch. So sunny and enough chairs for the whole group. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

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

Celebrating

Thanks for the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

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

Beach House with so Much CHARACTER

Ladies weekend was so relaxing at Ebbtide. a few steps to the beach, we were able to leisurely walk each day. The decor made you feel as if you went back in time to the cottage style of southern beach homes. The kitchen had plenty of supplies for us to cook in during our stay. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Wonderful location

Great house for many people. Nice neighbors. We will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

REBECCA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Terrible experience

We had a very sudden tragic death in the family. The policy was clear, no refunds - but you did not allow nor agree to any other option. Including delaying the time. It was extremely inconvenient and uncaring. We figured out how to get a part of the family to the house, since it was extremely expensive and you were going to charge us the entire cost. Then the house was not in good order and when we reported it and you said you would contact us the next morning, no contact came. I have never had this bad experience with any house I or rental agency, and I have rented many. The house was clean and nicely decorated and was in a nice neighborhood right by beach access. But the electrical system was in very poor repair. The system constantly flickered on and off - in different areas across the house (this was definitely not general electrical outage in the area). This caused several fuses and switches to flip and we had to search them out. The chairs in the dining room were broken. The toilet handle in the main master bath fell off. The stove top was dirty and we had to clean it. The gas in the stovetop sputtered and seemed a bit dangerous. The track for the bottom drawer in the refrigerator was broken. Do not recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

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

Peaceful Reunion

Love the property, layout and decor. My family gathered in honor of my mother. We had plenty of room to sit and enjoy our time together. Multiple family meals around the table. Beautiful beach access. Friendly residents next door. Short stay, but very worthwhile.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Ray and Anna A., Cheltenham, UK

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

Ebbtide was fantastic!

We stayed for a family trip to celebrate a milestone birthday. Great house and a fabulous location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Christmas 2020

House was great for our family Christmas! 17 of us staying together and the house was perfect. Kitchen was very well appointed for large family cooking! Beds were comfy, plenty of towels and a great neighborhood, 2nd house from the beach. We couldn’t get the overhead lights to work in the closed patio area and the downstairs shower did not drain well, but nothing major. We checked in Christmas Eve , so maintenance wouldn’t be able to come till after we left. But, I am sure they would have sent a maintenance person, had it been a major issue. We had a blast and want to go back during the summer. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S., Greenwood, SC

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

Great for celebrating a family event!

My best birthday ever, with family and friends on the beach in Tybee. Fun for all ages, and a warm home with plenty of room for us all to enjoy. The property management is the best I have seen, with immediate response to any issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

July 2020 Stay

We loved staying at Ebbtide! The house was perfect. We had 16 members of our family together at Tybee. We had plenty of room for everyone and we were so close to the beach! We went back and forth multiple times per day. This was my third visit to Tybee Island. I would definitely rent from TVR again!
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10/10 Excellent

Kaylyn C.

November 2017 Stay

I have to say I am beyond impressed with TVR and the staff. My family and I stayed in a rental home on Tybee Island the week of Thanksgiving. 12 adults. The house was perfect! We had a small problem, well really kind of urgent and on Thanksgiving night at close to 9pm, we noticed the refrigerator temperature was reading 57 degrees. Actually, upon our first night, we noticed the freezer stopped making ice but thought nothing of it. Perhaps 12 people were having too many glasses of water and the ice maker wasn't keeping up? We adjusted and got ice bags. Well, a couple things in the fridge had been noticed to have frozen over. Perhaps it should have been a sign but it became urgent after we noticed the fridge temp was steadily rising and would soon spoil our thanksgiving leftovers and more meals we had planned out for preparation during the week. I called the emergency number and surprisingly on thanksgiving night I actually got a call back within literally minutes! Kerrie was amazing. She provided a suggestion

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Wonderfully Quirky and Perfect for a Gathering

Our families “met in the middle” between Mississippi and North Carolina at your beautiful beach cottage for the Thanksgiving holiday. Everyone adored the house, with its immense charm and labyrinth of uniquely decorated rooms. Quick access to the beach encouraged me not to skip my morning runs, and the well-supplied kitchen made all of our family meals - including the Thanksgiving feast - very manageable. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018