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Caretta Cottage | Steps From the Beach!

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Guests can stroll along the pier's covered walkway, taking in the serene views of the calm waters.
Relax in a shaded patio area with a pool, outdoor seating, and a grill.
Relax in this spacious room with a wicker sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by a hanging plant and large windows offering a view.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator, surrounded by warm wooden paneling.
Relax and socialize in this shaded outdoor space, featuring picnic tables and benches under a pergola, with a pool nearby.

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 121663 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Caretta Cottage | Steps From the Beach!

Welcome to your classic seaside retreat at Caretta Cottage. Constructed in the 1930s, this vacation home is one of the original Tybee Island raised cottages that maintains its historic, coastal charm but with the added perks of updated, modern amenities, including a private plunge pool! Only the 4th home from the quiet mid beach, guests will love being only steps from easy beach access and the ocean. With 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind with friends or family on your next dream getaway!

The main living area is on the second level, where you’ll be greeted by a grand, screened-in porch with ample lounge seating. It’s the ideal spot to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or share a meal at the outdoor dining table with seating for 6. The queen-sized swing bed is a fantastic feature of the porch, allowing guests to slip into vacation mode on Tybee Time easily. Through the front door, the classic feel of the original wood paneling extends across the living area, dining area, and kitchen walls and ceiling. The living room features a couch, extra seating, a wall-mounted smart TV, and a beautiful decorative fireplace. The dining area has seating for 6. The fully equipped kitchen makes preparing vacation meals a breeze with an oven, stovetop, dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave.

Four of the bedrooms are located on the second floor as well. Bedroom 1, just off the main living area, features a king-sized bed, a flat-screen TV, and direct access to the outdoor deck through sliding glass doors. There is an adjoining bathroom with a shower and tub combination. Down the hallway are the remaining 3 bedrooms. Bedroom 2 has a king-sized bed, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and access to the hall bathroom. The hall bathroom features a shower and tub combination. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed. Bedroom 4 can be accessed either through Bedroom 3, or through its own private entrance directly from the screened-in porch. Bedroom 4 has a queen bed and ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Bedroom 5, located on the lower level, is outfitted with a plush queen bed.

Head downstairs to the garage, where there is a ping pong table for hours of fun. There is a full-size washer and dryer, and an additional bathroom with a changing room and shower just off the garage, perfect for a quick change before a day at the beach. Wash off the sand after a day at the beach with an outdoor enclosed shower. Take the fun outdoors for a dip in the pool, backyard barbeque with a relaxing picnic area with a picnic table, lounge chairs, and even an outdoor hammock.

Caretta Cottage has parking for up to 3 vehicles. (Two cars in the driveway, and one in the garage.) The driveway is small, and large trucks or oversized vehicles may not fit. Pay-to-park spaces are available on the street for additional parking.

City of Tybee Island Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Permit #STR2021-01792

Property manager

Tybee Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • 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: 1,663 square feet

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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 not allowed

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

3032

About the area

Map
Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mid Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • South Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Caretta Cottage | Steps From the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Caretta Cottage | Steps From the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caretta Cottage | Steps From the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Caretta Cottage | Steps From the Beach! located?

Situated in Tybee Island, this golf vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach and Tybee Island Memorial Park. North Beach and Mid Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Caretta Cottage | Steps From the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marianne H.

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

Great Tybee cottage

Caretta Cottage was just as described and pictured, an easy, convenient, short walk to the beach. The cottage was clean, the bathrooms were fine, and the beds were comfortable. We did not use the downstairs area; the upstairs was all we needed. The only minuses were the very few spoons and bowls provided, and the absence of any condiments (no salt or pepper). Due to the cold weather we did not use the screened in porch; it is a great entertainment area that we would have enjoyed otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs some updates

The location of this house is great and the inside is cute. But we won’t be staying here again. The kitchen needs some updates. They only provided two kitchen towels and one wash rag. No spices of any kind were provided, only salt and pepper. One of the cabinets just stayed open, we couldn’t get it to close. The fridge had trouble shutting. The pots and pans were non stick and in bad shape. The house was not as clean as I would have liked. The main bedroom’s bathroom sink was clogged and leaking. It was that way when we arrived which makes me think that the cleaning crew did not run the water, or they would have noticed. The bath tubs were dirty and hair was wrapped around the drains. When you walked around on bare feet, the soles of your feet would be dirty. The beds were extremely uncomfortable. It felt like sleeping on a rock and the sheets were very scratchy. Overall, not a place to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kendra R.

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

Great property! Hot water heater needs attention though.

We had a wonderful stay at this home. Super close to the beach, we’ll-stocked kitchen, games, huge porch…everything you’d need. One thing the property management needs to take a look at is the hot water heater however: all hot water smells strongly of sulfur. (We’re aware of what island water typically smells like, BTW, and this was definitely something wrong. It was only the hot water, and so strong we basically gave up on hot showers. )
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022