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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms2960 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Mid Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tybee Island

Located in South Beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Tybee Island Beach and Mid Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Mid Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tybee Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Beach - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • South Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Pet-Friendly Beach Oasis Steps to Oceanfront + Restaurants by Tybee Cottages

Nestled on beautiful Tybee Island, Wish Upon a Starfish Cottage is a lovingly updated 1940s gem that blends historic charm with modern comfort. This spacious beach retreat features five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, making it ideal for family vacations, group getaways, and reunions by the sea. Located on picturesque 2nd Avenue along Tybee’s beloved bike path, the home offers a relaxed island setting just a short stroll from the beach, shops, and local dining - offering the perfect home base for enjoying everything Tybee Island has to offer.

Why You'll Love Wish Upon a Starfish Cottage:

- Perfectly Situated for Beach Life: Located on picturesque 2nd Avenue, Tybee Island's beloved bike path, this charming cottage invites you to explore the island on two wheels. Bring your own bike or rent one nearby for a scenic ride. Just 2.5 blocks from beach access, you’re only a short stroll away from sandy shores and ocean breezes.

- A Blend of Old and New: Step inside to discover a stunning mix of classic Tybee Island charm paired with thoughtful modern updates. Bright beachy décor, soft color palettes, and cozy furnishings create a space that feels both stylish and inviting.

- Space for Everyone: The cottage offers two distinct living areas—perfect for multi-family groups or those seeking a little extra privacy. Whether you’re gathering for meals or relaxing after a day at the beach, there’s room for everyone to feel at home.

- Relaxing Indoor & Outdoor Spaces: Relax on the newly rebuilt second-story front porch, complete with a porch swing for morning coffee or evening chats. Inside, the open-plan living and dining area features comfortable seating, a 60-inch smart TV, and a dining table for six. The well-equipped kitchen includes all the essentials, from a full-size oven and dishwasher to entertaining-ready cookware.

The five bedrooms at Wish Upon a Starfish Cottage are thoughtfully arranged across two levels, providing both space and privacy. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms: the primary bedroom with a king bed and smart TV, a second bedroom with a queen bed and smart TV, and a third bedroom featuring twin bunk beds. Downstairs, the ground level offers a private retreat with two additional bedrooms—one with a king bed and the other with two queen beds, both equipped with smart TVs. This level also includes a shared bathroom and a cozy living area with a sleeper sofa, perfect for extra guests or relaxation.

The backyard is fenced for your furry friends, it offers space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're planning a family BBQ or simply unwinding after a day at the beach, the property ensures you’ll feel the island’s laid-back charm at every turn! Enjoy the newly rebuilt second-story front porch, complete with a porch swing, a favorite spot for morning coffee or evening wind-downs.

Sleeping Configuration:
Upper Unit:
Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: Two Queen Beds
Bedroom 3: Bunk Bed (1 Twin over 1 Full)
Living Room Upstairs: Sleeper Sofa
Lower Unit:
Bedroom 4: King Bed
Bedroom 5: Two Queen Beds
Living Room Downstairs: Sleeper Sofa

What is parking like for this home?
Guests will have dedicated, off-street parking for up-to 5 vehicles.

We can welcome your dog companions at this pet-friendly home, but we ask that you find other arrangements for cats, birds, and other furry friends. There is a $130 pet fee (non-refundable) with a 35 lb. maximum weight limit per dog and a limit of 2 dogs per reservation. Some homes may allow larger dogs; please inquire for more information.

*Wish Upon a Starfish Cottage is a spacious split-unit home offered as one exclusive property. When you book, your group enjoys full, private access to both units - ideal for multi-family vacations, friends traveling together, couples, or extended stays. While the units are not connected internally (guests step outside to move between them), this unique layout offers the perfect balance of togetherness and privacy, giving everyone room to relax while still sharing the same prime location.

STR-0872, STR-1157
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,960 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

1008-268805

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in South Beach within a 10-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach, Mid Beach, and Tybee Island Memorial Park. You'll also find North Beach and South Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Pet-Friendly Beach Oasis Steps to Oceanfront + Restaurants by Tybee Cottages?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Pet-Friendly Beach Oasis Steps to Oceanfront + Restaurants by Tybee Cottages?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a smart TV and a kitchen in each house and a kitchen in some.

Does Pet-Friendly Beach Oasis Steps to Oceanfront + Restaurants by Tybee Cottages have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Pet-Friendly Beach Oasis Steps to Oceanfront + Restaurants by Tybee Cottages have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH), which is about 17.8 mi away. Another top airport is Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), which is around 23.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Pet-Friendly Beach Oasis Steps to Oceanfront + Restaurants by Tybee Cottages?

Yes, every house at Pet-Friendly Beach Oasis Steps to Oceanfront + Restaurants by Tybee Cottages comes with a patio.

Pet-Friendly Beach Oasis Steps to Oceanfront + Restaurants by Tybee Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy walk to the beach, shopping, and dining. One of the most well appointed kitchens we have experienced at a vacation rental. More than enough space for our group of 11
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience with good communication and very close to the beach!! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Starfish cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was clean. Ample towels and linens which is rare. We had a little hiccup and the staff responded within minutes and took great care of us. The home is 2 blocks from the beach thus a fantastic location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Family Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the experience was great. Adequate room for large family. Side bedroom with bunk bed needs additional air conditioner in the window. This room stayed excessively hot during entire stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean property, and plenty of room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tybee Island

Wonderful location and great house
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on island, close to beach and restaurants. Property managers were responsive to questions asked.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Perfect blend of old Tybee charm and fun new updates!

Super short walk to the beach and located right on the bike path ~ nice for exploring!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
ok. Have to go outside to get to upper level.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

This house was perfect for our group! The beds were so comfy and the space was so nice. Everything was tastefully decorated. It had all the amenities. The location was great if you wanted to walk to the beach and it wasn’t a bad drive into downtown Savannah. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wish Upon a Starfish

The property was perfect for our three family units. The lichen in upstairs unit had everything we needed. Maintenance had to come once and they were very responsive. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Tybee Property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were a group of 8: 3 senior citizens, 3 40 somethings, one 20 year old and one teen. Plus a little dog! The space worked well for us with 3 adults in the downstairs unit and the rest of us upstairs. As mentioned in another review, the two units are totally separate, with separate entrances and kitchens in both areas. We used the upstairs for our cooking, eating & big group gatherings. Very cute beach decor, well supplied kitchen, about 3 short blocks to beach, easy parking at the house, some stairs, lovely outdoor spaces with a gas grill.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Great house with good value

We got the house thinking it was all one large house. However, this was actually two separate units that you have to go outside to go to the other. Then one of the full bathrooms was outside completely which we didn’t really understand I guess. The home was well cleaned and is a reasonable distance to the beach (about a 5-7 minute walk). The bottom floor was very cool but some get the top floor was very hot and the ceiling fan in the living room only does the slow mode and some rooms didn’t have a fan at all. The grill was not working well when we were there but only found out after buying a ton of food to grill out (which some had to go to waste because we didn’t have the right kitchenware to cook on the stove). After sending a message, we got a very odd response and no one reached out or came by to fix it during our 4 days there. Overall, the experience was good and we would recommend it and just encourage you to know it is not one big house but two units in total with one bathroom on the outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Gathering

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented the entire cottage in order to have my three Grandogs with us which was a must for us. The accommidations were perfect. Not only would I recommend it to Famiy members and our friends I would recmmend it to all prespective renters.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family and Friends

This was an excellent property for all ages, I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Wish Upon a Starfish Stay

This was a great experience shared by all 13 of us, from booking to after check out. Staff was most friendly & helpful. The beach house we chose exceeded our expectations. We would definitely be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!!!

Wish Upon A Starfish was perfect in every way for our family celebration!!! Perfect location, perfect little cottage and layout, the front porch was delightful!!! We will be back for another family celebration!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

October 2017 Stay

We had a wonderful girls trip weekend for Pirate Fest! Check in and check out process was a fission and friendly thank you so much see you next year !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for us!!

The property was exceptionally clean and well-equipped with everything we needed! We had a wonderful time and a very nice stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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