Experience historic charm at Whitecaps, a 1897 home in the Fort Screven area of Tybee. Enjoy the unique beauty and history with its crisp white walls, high ceilings, and pine floors leading to the light-filled living room with plush seating. The property also features an elegant formal dining room, renovated kitchen with beautiful beadboard cabinets and stainless steel appliances as well as a large fenced semi-private courtyard perfect for gatherings.
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Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10225 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Whitecaps | Rich with History, Great Location!
Located on the North end of Tybee, Whitecaps is a breathtaking historic home that offers your family a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Dating back to 1897 this home will charm you with its unique beauty and abundance of history. Whitecaps is one side of a large duplex home located in the historic Fort Screven area of Tybee, in a quiet residential setting across from Jaycee Park and only 200 yards from the beach access which is a short walk just across the quiet road.
Upon entering you are greeted with crisp white walls, high ceilings, and beautiful pine floors that will lead you through the home. The foyer opens into the light-filled and spacious living room with plush seating. The light pours into this room from the 2 large doors that open up onto the furnished porch. The living room features the original fireplace (decorative only) and mantel with built-in bookshelves on either side. The room is accompanied with a large flat-screen TV. While you relax on the plush sofa, be sure to check out the elegant pressed tin ceilings and rich architectural details throughout the home.
The living room opens into a striking formal dining room with accents of exposed brick and natural elements. The polished glass dining table will seat up to 8. The dining room flows into the renovated kitchen with beautiful beadboard cabinets and stainless steel appliances. A small breakfast table awaits for you to enjoy a morning cup of coffee.
Just off of the kitchen is a bedroom with a double bed and an attached bathroom. This room is perfect for the early riser. From the kitchen hallway, you will find a staircase leading downstairs to the renovated red, white and blue bunkroom. The bunkroom is furnished with a double-on-bottom twin-on-top bunk bed, flat-screen TV and plenty of seating. Off of the bunkroom, you will find a bathroom and a separate laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer.
When you venture up the double staircase from either the foyer or the back hallway, you will find 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The first bedroom you come to is the Primary Suite, furnished with a king bed, large flat-screen TV, and abundant storage space. Attached is a large spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower. The second bedroom is light-filled with 2 large windows and furnished with a queen bed and a day bed. The 3rd room has 2 beautiful brass twin beds and a window seat. In the hall, you will find an additional bathroom with a clawfoot tub, and pedestal sink adorned with retro black and white tiles.
Guests will enjoy the added amenity of the large fenced semi-private courtyard with an outdoor dining area and outdoor seating for 4. The fire pit in the courtyard is decorative only but is a great space to gather in the evenings.
This home is ideal for friends and family reunions or to accommodate the perfect girls’ trip. Additional amenities at the property include WIFI access and many special touches throughout. This home is not pet-friendly. There is parking for 2 vehicles.
Need more space for your upcoming vacation? Then consider also renting Officers Row, a 5 bedroom neighboring home that sleeps up to 10 or Flip Flop Lagoon, a 4 bedroom home that sleeps up to 10. When combined with Whitecaps, that would be a total of 14 bedrooms, sleeping up to 30 guests.
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 not pet friendly
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 #STR2021-00736
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
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 centre
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
Snorkelling 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)
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 not allowed
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
On-site 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 that 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
About the area
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in North Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. Harbour Town Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tybee Island Beach and Coligny Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stan Smith Tennis Academy or Van Der Meer Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Tybee Island travel guide
Is Whitecaps | Rich with History, Great Location! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Whitecaps | Rich with History, Great Location!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Whitecaps | Rich with History, Great Location!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Whitecaps | Rich with History, Great Location!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Whitecaps | Rich with History, Great Location! located?
Located in North Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Jaycee Park and Tybee Island Beach. Tybee Arts Center and Fort Screven are also within 5 minutes.
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Whitecaps | Rich with History, Great Location! Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Was a wonderful stay in the most beautiful home we have ever stayed in.
We hope to stay at this location again soon.
Brandon S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sherry S.
2 Jun 2019
May 2019 Stay
Everything was perfect! Great location, very clean, rental company superb! One of the nicest beach houses I have ever rented for my family!
Sherry S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Claire C.
11 Jun 2019
June 2019 Stay
We had an awesome time on our Girls Birthday Getaway! This house was perfect! And the views were so calming and relaxing from the front porch! Just what we ladies needed 😁
Tybee Island & Whitecaps was a great vacation. One of my bucket list items and it turned out great. It rained some nearly every day, but that did not prevent us from getting a LOT of beach time. Visited Savannah’s some also and that was a plus. The house was in great shape. Clean, comfortable and well appointed! Family had a blast! A perfect getaway before the start of school.
Only issue is the opening picture. It looks like it is open with a great view. The from yard has huge trees that blocks most of the view towards the beach. However, loved the dolphins!
We arrived Sunday 4 pm and It took until Monday night to get the air conditioning fixed and working /cooling so we could sleep in 3 of the bedrooms 😠 Also there were repairs being made on the roof to the chimney area so banging on the roof for 2 days!!! These were major problems and we have been working to get some monitory credit for our these major issues. We paid a substantial sum to rent this house. If we had not had these problems we would have given a better review. We are still waiting for all the credit we were promised.
Had a wonderful stay in historic home. Would have loved to have seen pics of the house in earlier times. Was very happy to find a house we could book for 4 nights v. requiring 7 nights during summer month.
As always, Tybee was beautiful, even in the rain. The property was beautifully appointed. It allowed for plenty of room to spread out and relax. While it rained almost non-stop during our entire stay, our location made it bearable - with beautiful views and lots of in house entertainment options we were able to escape to the seclusion of Tybee Island and still enjoy it even with rarely being able to get outdoors. We would certainly consider this location in the future.
everything was amazing, minus the shower in the main bedroom. Never got warm. Was relayed to managers, and they said it would be fixed for the next tenant as we were only there for 2 nights and had things to do, and the other showers worked fine we managed without having it repaired while we enjoyed our stay. Other than that, be ready to get your steps in. Many stairs, beautiful stairs:-)
This gorgeous home on Officer's Row was even better than we expected. We loved the old house charm & character and spent many hours on the rocking chairs on the gracious front porch. I can't think of a better spot on the island to stay and we walked absolutely everywhere. We were there for Thanksgiving, so I brought lots of kitchen supplies from home, but it was completely unnecessary. This house has the best stocked kitchen I've ever seen in a rental...high quality pots & pans as well as pretty dishes in the most charming kitchen. We can't wait to come back. Lastly, the rental agency couldn't have been more wonderful to work with, so friendly, easy check-in/check-out procedures and even sent restaurant recommendations when I requested them. It is a holiday to remember for sure!
Loved this old house and the stay was outstanding. I would stay here again but I would bring my own big non-stick pan with me. I also would bring ear plugs if you are staying in the room with the twin beds. The neighbor right next door has their sprinklers turn on at an early hour and could not go back to sleep once awake and heard them. This was the only room that heard them though so put the early risers in that room. :)
We loved being close to beach, but water and ice maker did not work the whole week.
That meant many trips to buy bottled water and ice. Trash filled up in outside recycle bin and no one came to replace. Room sizes looked way bigger in pics than they are. Not the cleanest of ocean rentals.
Patti S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Henry Y.
22 Apr 2019
Amazing weekdend
Rented the home for a family birthday. We had a party ranging from 2 years old to 70 and everyone loved the home. The location was great with a nearby park and access to the beach only a short walk away. I would definitely recommend exploring this home.
Henry Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey N.
12 Apr 2019
August 2016 Stay
Fantastic house that felt just like being at home. It surpassed our expectations and Tybee vacation rentals provided very helpful service with great communications.
Geoffrey N.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony T.
12 Apr 2019
October 2016 Stay
Whitecaps provided the perfect ambience and location for our family to congregate. Our party consisted of 6 adults and 4 little ones. The home is breathtakingly beautiful without being fussy. Lots of natural light and very clean. We loved eating dinner outside on the wooden table next to the fire pit. Having a well-stocked kitchen made meal prep easy. Also appreciated all the extra dishes, glasses and kid-friendly dishware. Having 3 living levels, including 4 bathrooms, allows for plenty of privacy. Being able to walk directly across a quiet road to access the beach is very convenient, especially with little ones. Outdoor shower was a definite plus. The only improvements I can think of would be an option of larger tables inside/outside that would seat 10. Also, it would have been nice to be able to use the fire pit. We hope to come back and reserve this property again--amazing. Also, easy walk with the grandkids after dinner to the Sugar Shack for ice cream :).
Anthony T.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Liliana B.
12 Apr 2019
May 2017 Stay
We went to the beach. And Savannah. It was fun.
Liliana B.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Iris M.
12 Apr 2019
July 2017 Stay at Whitecaps
Whitecaps' historic features are interesting, and the decorating has some charm, The kitchen is well outfitted and has nice appliances. And the bath with the the claw-foot tub was enjoyed by a few of our clan.
That said, the inconveniences of a treacherous stairway to a musty basement/laundry/bedroom, inadequate and VERY inconvenient parking, a faulty shower door in master suite (leading to very slippery floors), doorknobs that tend to be lose and cranky, uneven floors throughout the house, a fire pit featured in the script/photos advertising the property but unavailable to guests, inadequate WiFi that is available basically only in living room and dining room areas ... these are the things our family will take home in our memory banks. Of the many properties we've enjoyed on Tybee, this one is certainly our least favorite and came at a hefty price for those inconveniences.
Iris M.
Iris M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alan T.
18 Jul 2017
Great Property!
The house was everything we expected and more! Walking distance to the beach, nice view of the ocean, and quiet!!
Can't wait to stay there again!