Notes from the host
Once Upon a Tide Cottage Near Tybee Island Beach
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"Once Upon a Tide"... Welcome to our enchanting cottage! Conveniently located on the North End of Tybee and just 2 blocks to the Public Beach Entrance off Bay St. & Byers St! Enjoy a gorgeous Marsh View from the back yard & large Sunroom w/Pool Table! Walk to restaurants, nightlife & shopping! Super close to kayaking, boat rentals, dolphin tours, swimming & parks! Only 20 min to Downtown Savannah and 40 min to Savannah/Hilton head Intl. Airport!
You’ll love this home because of the huge kitchen, ample relaxing space for all of your friends & family, the location, the views, the high ceilings, plus FREE parking! Perfect for couples, solo adventurers, wedding parties, families (with or without kids!), and big groups. Hosting a bachelorette? Ask for more details on how we can prepare the perfect party. Let us help your make your Tybee Vacation a Fairytale Experience! (Please note only registered guests are allowed on the property at all times, Max Guest count is 14 regardless of age).
The Space: The master bedroom features a King size bed, en-suite full bathroom & TV. The other three bedrooms have two queens each, TVs, and share a full bath located in the hallway. There is also a laundry room with an extra sink, Washer & Dryer!
Live like a local and prepare your meals in our fully equipped kitchen! This home is perfect for relaxing whether you're here for vacation or part of a wedding party- The Tybee Wedding Chapel is right next door! An abundance of seating is available throughout the home which makes this the ultimate place for a get-together. 4 Seats at the bar in the kitchen, 4 seater dining set, Seating for 9 plus a 4 chair dining table in the Sunroom, and seating for 6 in the Living Room! There is also a patio dining table & Grill on the front porch, a porch swing in the back yard and a fire pit with chairs around to enjoy on a cool Tybee evening!
In the sunroom you'll find a new slate Pool Table! ***Please note: any damages, broken items, and/or missing items will be billed back to the guest. We reserve the right to charge guests in full for any damages to the table or accompanying equipment. Please do not stand, sit or lay on top of the Pool table. Please refrain from using the pool table for eating & drinking.
**The hot tub is serviced every Tuesday**
We have Wi-Fi for streaming TV. We feature ROKU TVs throughout the home so feel free to use your personal app accounts to stream content (Hulu, Disney +, Netflix, etc.)
**SOMETHING TO NOTE REGARDLESS OF THE HOME YOU CHOOSE TO BOOK ON TYBEE: Internet/cable services can be spotty on the island, especially during storms. If internet/cable services are interrupted during your stay we will make every effort to have them reconnected, however we are at the mercy of the cable company and their scheduling department. No refunds or discounts will be applied for interrupted cable and internet services. Incase of an outage we do have a DVD player and a library of over 100 DVDs available to watch!
Guest access: The whole home is open for our guests to enjoy! There is an amazing view from the Sunroom overlooking the Marsh. Our yard does connect to another property and our neighbors have requested that we let all guests know in advance to please not walk in their yard or out to the marsh (it isn't my property).
House Rules:
NO SMOKING on property, inside or outside.
We're thrilled to welcome your furry friends! There's a $100 pet fee per pet, and we ask that you bring a lint roller to help keep the furniture fur free. You MUST seek approval before booking because approval is dependent on the age, breed, and weight of the dog and not all animals will be approved. We're a dog-friendly space; unfortunately, we can't accommodate cats at the moment. Thank you for your understanding. IMPORTANT: Failure to have your dog approved prior to acceptance of your booking can result in an immediate termination of your booking and eviction with NO refund upon arrival or discovery of a pet.
Early Check-ins: Early check-ins must be arranged in advance (prior to day of arrival). Early check-ins can only be allowed if the home is ready in advance. Early check-ins will not be possible if another guest is checking out the morning of your arrival. There is an early check-in fee of $150.00 to arrive prior to 3:00pm.
Late Check Out: Due to the time it takes our cleaners to prepare the home for the next guest, late check outs are not possible. If you would like to extend your stay please reach out to us ASAP!
Housekeeping: During your stay you have the option to pay for housekeeping to do an extra light cleaning & to have fresh linens on the beds and new towels. For stays longer than 8 days, a mandatory second cleaning shall take place on the 8th day & a second cleaning fee shall be added. If you would like an extra cleaning, please let us know!
Please keep all doors and windows shut throughout your stay to keep our AC/Heat working efficiently. Although we do have regular pest-control, bugs are hard to keep out of beach homes and may come in through open door and windows. Please do not stand, sit or lay on top of the Pool table. Please refrain from using the pool table for eating & drinking. Guests will be responsible for any damages resulting from negligence and misuse.
No house parties or events- only registered guests may enter the home or be on property at all times.
Interaction with Guests: Typically I have minimal interaction with my guests- I want you to enjoy the space the same way I would want to enjoy my vacation! I have put together a Guidebook on here of local restaurants, shopping, bars, beach access, etc. If you are looking for specific recommendations, just ask- we are happy to help!
Other things to note: Before booking please look up local events/parades, road work, possible future storms, weather and tides. Traffic can be backed up due to major events or an accident on the island, or changes in weather like rain lead to a lot of people leaving the beach all at once, so it's a good idea to plan ahead and know what's going on! If you decide to go into Savannah for the day, plan ahead for your return at night. It is fully recommended to do this research in advance and to monitor weather radar for your stay. Tybee is a super fun place and our Island loves to have a good time. We often have fireworks for major holidays which are well attended. During a Full Moon, especially on a Super Moon, a high tide or even a King Tide can happen which is when the tides are even higher than normal. While very rare, it is possible, water can also cross over the main road US Hwy 80 coming onto and leaving the Island so please plan ahead for that. The city and county may close roads temporarily as it isn't safe to drive through water so you may need to plan accordingly to arrive early or later to the Island.
We are happy to provide you with starter rolls of toilet paper and paper towels. You will need to purchase additional toilet paper and paper towels if required during your stay (this is the biggest difference between a rental home and a hotel). :-)
I do recommend picking up some local "No Gnatz" bug spray which works wonders with mosquitoes and sand gnats. You can find it at most convenient stores and beach gear shops on the island. We are located near the water and depending on the time of year, mosquitoes and tiny biting files called sand gnats or "noseeums" tend to be out!
If you require a special sized pot or pan for a specialty dish, please plan to bring it or purchase upon arrival! There is a Walmart and larger grocery stores on Wilmington Island which you can visit on your way to Tybee, about 10-15 min away. There are lots of items in the kitchen for you to enjoy and you should find pretty much everything that you need to have a great stay! The coffee pot takes flat bottom filters (please bring your own coffee and filters).
*For stays less than seven days your towels will not be replaced. Stays over 7 days require a second cleaning mid stay*
If you use the hot tub and it needs excessive cleaning after you will be charged $350 cleaning fee.
Failure to comply with these rules may result in immediate termination of this Agreement, removal from the property or event, and forfeiture of all payments made.
