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Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location!

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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New Smyrna Beach, FL
  • New Smyrna Beach
    1 min walk
  • Flagler Avenue Park
    13 min walk
  • 27th Avenue Park
    3 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    27 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location!

Come and enjoy your own piece of New Smyrna Beach history at “The Tatum House”, a recently renovated 1940’s Florida historical beach cottage conveniently located at 1001 Hill Street, NSB. Originally built by the Tatum family in 1940, The Tatum House is recognized by almost all of New Smyrna Beach natives as one of the first and now oldest remaining beach homes. This home radiates the charm and flair of old Florida family beach days. Envision yourself sitting on the back porch in our classic white Adirondack chairs, a beach breeze keeping you cool, the sound of the ocean waves rolling in the background, with the sea shells collected from your morning walk sitting at your feet. These are the kind of days that can be enjoyed by guests of The Tatum House.

With four bedrooms and three full baths, this home easily accommodates a family or a couples’ getaway. The large sectional in the living room invites you to curl up for a nap or gather as a group for movie night. There is plenty of eating space with the large kitchen bar and cozy dining table.

When renovating the home, it was important to us that we maintain the historical integrity and old Florida charm, while throwing in a gentle touch of modern conveniences and upgrades. Many of the home’s features remain from the original construction, including red pine wood floors throughout, bedroom doors and hardware. The newly tiled kitchen and bathrooms were selected to stay consistent with the patterns of the period. Each room has been named after a landmark. Be sure to spend some time in the stairwell enjoying historical pictures of the home and new Smyrna from back in the day!

In addition to the 55” TV in the living room, each bedroom hosts a 43 inch mounted TV to allow for private wind down time in your room. All bedrooms have an ocean view.

The storage shed on the property houses an assortment of beach chairs, bikes, floats, etc. for your use during your stay. And when you aren’t just hanging out at Tatum house, you will find you are very conveniently located in New Smyrna, just off of 1st Avenue for easy exploring around town. You are within half a mile of famous Flagler Avenue, which boasts plenty of restaurants, shopping, bars, art shows, etc. You’re three blocks from the conveniences of the grocery store (Publix), more shopping and eating, the famous Red Dog Surf Shop for beach clothing and surf gear and The Little Theatre for a night out of local talent. Walk out the back door, straight onto the beach and you are within a quarter mile of great beachfront eating and cocktails at Toni and Joe’s (to the north) and Sea Vista Tiki Bar (to the South). A little further down gets you to Breakers (north) and Chases (south). When you book, we will hook you up with the complete lowdown on the places to hit in NSB during your stay!!! There is never a dull moment in this quaint community that promotes enjoyment for all ages! New Smyrna Beach is a generational vacation spot……grandchildren that visited with their grandparents continue to vacation in New Smyrna to recapture those glorious days of fun in the sun with family and friends.

We are so excited for you to come enjoy our little piece of heaven in New Smyrna Beach!!....Return for another visit and take advantage of the 10% discount we extend to returning guests. New Smyrna is addictive!

First Floor:
• Living Room – Large Section Sofa. TV
• Kitchen – Appliances (refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher). Large bar for serving and eating (5 barstools).
• Dining Room – Cozy antique table that seats 4 just off from kitchen and living room. Great spot for conversation, playing games or to put a puzzle together.
• Hall Bathroom – A full bathroom easily accessed by general home visitors and across the hallway from Bedroom #1. Tub/Shower combo.
• “The Minorca” - Bedroom #1 – Queen Bed. TV. Direct ocean front view. Roll up the shades and lay in bed looking at the beach and listening to the ocean waves. Dresser and closet for clothing storage during stay.
• “The Coronado” - Bedroom #2 – Queen Bed. TV. Private sitting area (loveseat, chair, coffee table). Dresser and closet for clothing storage during stay. Private full bathroom.
• Bathroom #2 – Private bath accessed from within Bedroom #2. Walk in shower. Also houses the washer/dryer unit.
2nd Floor (accessed via staircase):
• “The Flagler” - Bedroom #3 – Southside of home. Full bed. TV. Closet hosts hanging and drawer storage for clothing during stay.
• “The Turnbull” - Bedroom #4 – North side of home. Queen bed. TV. Closet hosts hanging and drawer storage for clothing during stay.
• Bathroom #3 – Situated between Bedroom #3 and Bedroom #4. Walk in shower and large vanity.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: All Guests must be 25 years of age or older or otherwise accompanied and supervised by an adult who is 25 year of age or older. To complete a booking a copy of the responsible Guest's drivers' license shall be submitted along with the rental agreement.

***SECURITY DEPOSIT****: PLEASE NOTE that we require the refundable security deposit to be paid in full prior to the stay. VRBO DOES NOT automatically collect this fee as a part of your charges at the time of booking. You will receive an additional payment request from us thru the VRBO portal that is identified as an "Administrative Fee". The security deposit will be refunded in accordance with the rental agreement upon departure.

CRAIGSLIST NOTICE: THIS PROPERTY IS NOT ADVERTISED ON CRAIGSLIST. ANY POSTINGS OF THIS PROPERTY ON CRAIGSLIST ARE FRAUDULENT!!!!!

Visit our other New Smyrna Beach vacation property, The Ocean House (5 bedroom, 4 bath home) at www.vrbo.com/3015234
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from New Smyrna Beach. A water park is available. A kitchen and a washer/dryer are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 3 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Steps from New Smyrna Beach and 9 minutes by foot from Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Marla Nance

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Charming Direct Oceanfront 1940's Beach Cottage in the Perfect Location! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keri J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Beachfront Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Tatum House! The property manager was very accessible and I loved all of the extras! (bikes, beach chairs, towels, etc). The house itself was roomy enough for our group of eight. We all enjoyed the back porch/patio area, esp. the rocking chairs. 10/10 would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family babymoon
We wanted a place that was right on the beach to celebrate our daughter and husband with the rest of our family before their baby boy is born. The Tatum house looked so special and exceeded our expectations! The location is ideal in every way, the outdoor dining areas and grill made every bite taste even better, the abundance of beach chairs, tents, toys and towels made beach time so convenient, and the charming home, and fluffy beds made relaxing ever so easy. We enjoyed 3 days here, and we all can't wait to go again. The next time, we'll bring baby Bennett with us too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back next year!!!!
Loved this charming home and plan on returning next year!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach getaway!
Beautiful home right on the beach, everything you need, very clean, nicely decorated. So comfortable! Marla is a perfect host. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan d.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Beach Weekend
Our host provides everything needed for a family to relax and enjoy time at the beach. This property is truly a 5 star. Accurately described. Check in and check out are smooth. Easy private beach access. The outdoor area around the back of the house facing the beach is spacious allowing all of us to be outside for dinner and drinks. The grill was clean with plenty of propane for cooking. Inside 7 adults were comfortable for lounging and sleeping. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Historic Beauty on the Beach
Our family of 6 loves The Tatum House and we plan of coming back. Our hosts were super responsive and thought of everything, including being welcomed with a delicious lemon cake upon arriving. We spent four amazing nights and our adult kids and family had no problem settling comfortably in. The beds were comfy with high end bedding, a wonderful cozy open living/ kitchen area that had a five star view. The porches had excellent hang out areas. Easy direct access to beach with a stunning up close view! The back porch has a wonderful covered area in case it rains with rocking chairs. I have to mention how well the AC works. We rent beach homes and condos often and this one really works and no temperature requirements! Also, I totally appreciated such a lovely historic decorated so beautifully.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rebecca U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding getaway
We absolutely loved The Tatum House. This home is exquisitely furnished with everything needed for time away. Watching the sun rise from the back porch daily was a true gift! The home caters to adults and children alike. This is so well appointed that all we needed were our clothes. We definitely will return for a longer visit. The style and comfort of this home was a breath of fresh air!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Family
Zero complaints about this perfect home in a perfect location. Great for families and a true gem. Cannot wait to bring the kids back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mercy
What an amazing place. The location, house and views were just beautiful. The extra touches for a quick stay were well appreciated! See ya soon!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Winter Getaway
Great house for a winter getaway with family. Cozy cottage right on the beach was close to town, restaurants and grocery store. Beautifully furnished with many thoughtful touches. Really hated to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
chillly chill in NSB
Wonderful place, very clean and accommodating for six adults. It was a chilly week so we couldn’t take full advantage of the beach and all the patio furniture, but the place and location couldn’t be better!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Almost don’t want to review too good because want to keep it a secret. Perfect doesn’t even cover it. The view, the beds, the location, the beach all amazing. Everything worked perfect. Electronics and WiFi spot on. Nice towels. We will return. The. To top it off a welcome lemon Bundt cake was waiting on us when we checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

john h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Great property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
Highly recommend Tatum House. Beautiful home. Adorable decor. Lots of little extra touches Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 2 family vacation house!
We live about an hour from the beach and had friends coming from out of state to visit, so we booked the Tatum house because of its direct beach front location. The layout of the home was perfect for us to have two families both with two kids, one family upstairs and one downstairs, there was plenty of living space for 8 people to stay comfortably. Whether you are or are not familiar with the area the house is in the perfect location and convenient to restaurants, the grocery store and the main strip of Flagler ave. The house is beautifully maintained with a giant outdoor patio that overlooks the ocean and has tons of seating. The hosts are kind and quick to communicate any questions. We enjoyed a week at the beach and plan on renting this property again in the future :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margarita G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
We enjoyed a beautiful view, just steps from the beach in the quaint and cozy Tatum House. A very relaxing stay. We walked the beach every morning, and were able to walk to the downtown and enjoy visiting some shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S., Bethany, OK, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
You can't get any closer to the beach than this charming cottage. Very nicely appointed home - updated spaces with comfortable furnishings and plenty of storage. Plenty of beach towels and toys/chairs. The house will sleep up to eight - we had six in our group, and it was a good number for the spaces available in the home. There is a small breakfast table and room for six to eat at the kitchen island, but the only seating for more than that to eat together is outside. It could benefit from extra sets of bowls and cooking items such as measuring cups/spoons, casserole dishes, and plastic containers for left-overs, but there were plenty of plates and glasses. I would definitely stay here again if I had another group of six.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
It’s literally steps from the beach. It’s the perfect location and such a cute house. We had the best time and were sad to leave! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The old style charm of the home was perfect. It sits right on the beach with plenty of beach chairs available for use. Also has bikes which was nice for my teenagers to ride to nearby shops and Flagler Ave. The home has everything you need , even plenty of beach towels ! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber S., Gordon, NE

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and charming beach stay
My husband and I have have stayed in our timeshare condo at NSB for over 20 years. This year our group wanted to stay together in a house on the beach. The Tatum House was the perfect house for our vacation! A quintessential 1940s beach cottage with private direct beach access and EVERY amenity needed! From bicycles to beach chairs to back porch rockers. This place has it all and is located in the perfect spot! We had 6 adults and everyone got their own bedroom (4 bedrooms with comfy beds and bedding), two bathrooms downstairs and one upstairs! The kitchen was well stocked and the living room was so cozy. The owners have paid attention to every detail closely and it shows! Well done Tatum House!! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
We had a wonderful weekend away at the house, everything was spotless and inviting. The location is just perfect, and we loved watching the sunrise from the porch every morning. We hope to go back one day soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect birthday getaway
This house was an absolute delight! We booked it to celebrate my wife’s 75th birthday together with kids and young adult grandkids. The layout of the house provided space for both privacy and communal activities. The owner provided everything that was promised for a fabulous stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan d.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Smyrna Beach
Awesome Beach Weekend! The Tatum House is perfect for a family getaway. Plenty of room to do things together in the kitchen and family area and plenty of room for sleep and privacy with the 4 bedrooms. From the moment we entered the beach cottage, we felt relaxed and comfortable. Everything is very well taken care of and spotless! The kitchen is very well stocked with enough cookware to make meal prep and dinners a breeze. We were especially happy with the enormous area for parking area in the back of the house since we traveled in separate vehicles. Outdoor area looks directly at the ocean with easy beach access. Watched the sunrise every morning right from the rocking chairs. So very wonderful!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Woody M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey P., Sacramento, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Guest Getaway
The Tatum House stay was fantastic! From the location to the amenities, we loved staying at the house. All the reviews are spot on. Communication with the host was easy and responsive. Everything we needed for our stay was readily available. The neighborhood is so close to everything (restaurants, grocery stores, etc.) and the proximity to the beach is amazing. Five adults and one teen were very comfortable. The hosts provide plenty of USB outlets, towels, toiletries, and a hospitable welcome package. Such a terrific experience, we would not hesitate to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023