tybee beach condo

Friday, May 16, 2008

Welcome to Tybee!

Welcome to Tybee Island... Tybee means "salt" to Native Americans, but the name of this low-key seaside resort now brings to mind words such as "sun", "surf" and "fun". Located 18 miles east of Savannah, this small barrier island boasts a wide, 3-mile long beach that's backed by sea oat-covered sand dunes and is perfect for sunbathing, people-watching and frolicking in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The island's south-end pier and pavilion is a splendid venue for strolling above the ocean and listening to the music of the live bands.

Although vacationers are lured to Tybee mainly because of what it provides in the way of recreation and relaxation, those with a love of history won't be disappointed. Tybee offers: Fort Screven, The Tybee Island Lighthouse (dated 1773), an intriguing museum, and Fort Pulaski which is just west of the island on Hwy 80.

While Tybee is a resort complete with a full range of restaurants, modern hotels, motels, luxurious condominiums, and quaint inns and cottages, it's also a residential area stocked with its share of colorful characters. It's an atmosphere considerably more laid-back than that of glitzier, larger beach towns to the north and south.

Savannah Beach and Racquet Club

Unit A134 - Building A is the original phase of development at SB&RC. All units are 1 bedroom 1 bath and the same in size. Our goal was to maximize the use of this relatively small space. At aboout 550 square feet, it was a challenge but gave us an opportunity to be creative.

Some of the nice touches geared towards relaxing are the whirlpool tub, Cable internet access and WiFi and the IJoy Massage chair in the living room. You can surf the waves at the beach, surf the tub with the jets screaming or surf the net on the massage chair with the broadband screaming.

The view of the ocean from the balcony is marginal. It is not a direct view of the beach and water. It can be seen from the balcony, just not an unubstructed view. The fact that my unit is as nice as it comes makes up for the lack of view! If you want to have a great view of the ocean but spend your inside time staring at the year 1982, then my place is not for you. If your looking for luxurious accomodations inside and the same pool and beach access as everyone else in the building, you will be completely satisfied.

Living Room

Living room has a full size leather LazyBoy sleeper sofa. All furnishing were purchased new in 05/08 which include the sofa, coffee table, end tables, and entire bedroom suite. The kitchen table was our original table from our house which just seems to be the perfect size. With its extendable ends it easily accomodates 4 and can accomodate 6 for dining. Nice decor throughout.

I need to update this picture, there is now an IJoy massage chair next to the couch!! Also, the patio has been tiled the same as the rest of the unit. Picture coming soon....