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Caretta Cottage | Steps From the Beach!

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Welcome to Caretta Cottage!
Aerial View
Living Room
Screened-In Porch
Patio Ping Pong Table

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10154.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Tybee Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • North Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mid Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Second Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Second Primary Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Tybee Island

Located in Tybee Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Tybee Island Marine Science Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mid Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • South Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Caretta Cottage | Steps From the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

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!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Tybee Island Memorial Park and Mid Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

7.4

Good

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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

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