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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14483.7 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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • North Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mid Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Guest

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Guest

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4 - Guest

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 - Studio Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6 - Guest

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Master

Bathroom 2 - Guest

Bathroom 3 - Guest Bathroom

Bathroom 4 - Guest

Bathroom 5 - Guest

Bathroom 6 - Guest

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Wheel House - Private Pool - Large Historic Home - One Block to Beach

This Tybee Island home was built in 1920 and served as one of 3 trains stations which used to be the only land transportation to and from Savannah.  After automobiles were able to access the island the train utilization dimished and the home became a bed and breakfast.  This home has had many renovations over the years, the latest renovation included a new pool.  You can enjoy the history and charm of this large historic home with you friends and family.  The home is fully furnished and includes HD TVs in the living areas and bedrooms (except the room with bunk beds)  Two of  the bathrooms have jetted tubs and one is even a blue tooth bathroom so you can listen to music in the shower.  The kitchen is fully stocked with all the items you will need to prepare meals for your family and friends.  The bedrooms and bathrooms are also fully stocked with linens and towels.  

The main gathering area consists of casual dining areas, foosball and air hockey games for the kids.

(Rooftop balcony access is closed until further notice.)

All reservations canceled 48 hours or more from the booking date are subject to a $150 cancellation fee. Reservations canceled for any reason within 60 days of the date of arrival will result in forfeiture of the RENTAL DEPOSIT (50% of the original rental rate plus all taxes and fees). Reservations canceled within 15 days of the date of arrival will result in forfeiture of the entire rental amount, including all taxes, fees, and rental deposits.

Sleeps - Up to 14 Adults
(Ages 14 years and under are considered children)
Bedrooms - 6
Bathrooms - 5 1/2
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning – Central
Private Swimming Pool
Outside Beach Shower
Gas Grill
FREE Wi-Fi
Parking for - 4
Square Footage - 5207

We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions should they occur. Prices are subject to change without notice.

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Property manager

Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:30 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Tybee Island is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mid Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • South Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 30 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 82 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 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Wheel House - Private Pool - Large Historic Home - One Block to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Wheel House - Private Pool - Large Historic Home - One Block to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wheel House - Private Pool - Large Historic Home - One Block to Beach?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wheel House - Private Pool - Large Historic Home - One Block to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Wheel House - Private Pool - Large Historic Home - One Block to Beach located?

Situated in Tybee Island, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Tybee Island Memorial Park and Mid Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to stay, but the pool was not heated

The property did not have a functioning pool heater, which I’m 99% sure when I booked it they said it was functioning, and then later changed it. Aside from that it was in a great location and large. Great for a big group right by the beach. A lot of the building was outdated with chipping paint etc but I guess that adds to the historic look. I would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

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

Beautiful Spacious House

This house had more than enough space for our huge family! The pool was just right, and you couldn't beat the location. Catching the sunrise from the rooftop was a nice treat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Family Vacation

It was a great home. A couple small things came up and they were there in less than a hour to take care. Home is great for a large family. We had 12 adults and 4 kids. Highly recommend and would use it again. Debbie
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

ward r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs better upkeep

The house is quirky and cool and the location is great. For the price paid, I expected a better-maintained house. This one had roaches, chipping paint, and a broken toilet. Weeds around the pool and outdoor shower to include poison oak. When we called the rental mgr, they did weed and put in a repair order on the bathroom, the plumber was there on our last day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wheel House weekend

Lots of room. Great location. But property needs repairs and better cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

h g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Dirty beach

Not a safe neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda H.

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

I stated in this house 11 years ago and the house needs a lot of work on itThe house needs repairs

The house needs repairs!! The master shower did not work, the bathroom by the king bed on the first floor door knob needs to be replaced...my grand daughter was stuck in the bathroom. TV in the bedroom and the one near game tables did not work! The house needs to be cleaned. The kitchen needs updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Polly H.

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

Great house overall

This house is a great big quirky house. If you love rambling houses where everyone has space, this is definitely one to look at!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Wheelhouse Review

The house is nice however the kitchen in not well stocked at all. No cleaning supplies, trash bags, etc. While the pool was great to have it was not well cleaned and we had to do it ourselves. There are not enough blankets and the bunk beds are very old. Light bulbs were out and no screens on several doors and windows. This could be such a nice property if it were better maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Historic place

Good trip. Lots of gathering areas. Close proximity to beach. Walking distance to pier. Bathroom locations a little awkward but plenty of them. Comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Eric R.

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

Soccer Tourney in Savannah

The house is really cool, so cool I would have loved it if there were a book on the history (supposedly an old train station), and it was perfect for our group of parents and their teenage soccer players. Really only had issues with the fact that it needs some updating (very old), but it worked for us. If it was a family beach vacation, then I would not want to stay here. The biggest real complaint, is that for such a large house that sleeps so many, it is under supplied for kitchen use. Needs more pots and pans primarily, If you fill the bedrooms and try cooking for everybody, you might have some issues. We did spaghetti and meatballs, and ended up using one pan multiple times. All in all, I think the house is super cool. I run a rental home and would love to grab a house llike this, update it, bring back some of its original and tear out some of the 70's-80's to make it a cooler version of itself, but it has all the character you could ever hope for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Great for Bach party!

Gorgeous home, even bigger than it looks in photos! Kitchen is a little outdated (mainly stove burners) and the outdoor grill is very tricky to get on. We had to go to the store and fill up the propane tank, but now hopefully it'll be full for you! (Keep your receipts if you want to be refunded for anything). Pool area is amazing, a short walk to the beach. The upstairs sliding door we could not get to lock but made them aware so hopefully this has been fixed. Outside umbrellas pretty wonky and so is the air hockey table. Only other complaints are only one outside trash bin that had some trash already in it so after 3 days of eating and drinking it filled up quick. They also only provide one roll of paper towels in the kitchen so grab some if you think you'll need them. Otherwise it's an awesome property and we are hoping to visit again. Communication with property managers was easy and they were always very kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

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

3 generations for family gathering

Great location, AC, pool, space. Could use some refreshes /fixes( peeling paint, doors fixed, outside umbrella update) but good cleaning. Need to bring own beach towels & beach equipment. Inside stairs ( small metal spiral) not for young children & older adults. Outside access but not covered. Could use plastic ware for pool & disappointed whirlpool access was locked so no hot tub or jets. Bring your own spices as what’s at house only what other guests leave behind.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

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

Perfect location

We had a great stay at this house with 3 families and kids ages ranging from 1 to 13. Location was perfect - 3 houses from the beach and because it is in mid-beach, it was never crowded. House was clean and everything worked as it was supposed to. We cooked dinner 3 nights and never had an issue. However, if you are expecting a hot tub, there isn't one. What looks like a hot tub is just an extension of the pool. If you want a large house with easy beach access and a great pool, then this is the perfect house. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend for a multi-family stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Ganesh A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wheel house not that great experience

First, Kitchen stove not at all in using conditions, second 16 only can sleep but listing said 19, AC is not in full working condition. Swimming pool jet or any other feature is not working. Next morning we have to call maintenance for water backups in sink, AC and swimming pool issues, addressed only first two. Overall not that great experience in stay but it was ok for 3 nights stay!!!

6/10 Okay

Kristy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not what it was supposed to be....

Although great location and good size, the property was not as listed. We had multiple issues with the property after getting there. The hot tub was not heated and when we asked for the hot tub to be fixed, maintenance came out, drained the tub, and then left. The tub then made a horrible screeching sound for HOURS after. When maintenance came back the second time. They stated that the Spa could not be fixed and that the controls were behind a locked box so they weren’t accessible, they did however then refill it. This was very upsetting due to the house being picked largely in part of the pool and hot tub. The dryer was very loud and cranky making it difficult for nearby rooms to sleep. There we not nearly enough cups. The propane tank in the grill was *almost empty. Just full enough to start cooking and then realize halfway through that there wasn’t enough and we had to run to get more. Further, the upstairs of the house was accessible by outside stairs mainly, which was an issue with the weather being wet and cold. The second option to get upstairs was a narrow, spiral, staircase that was unusable to over half our party due to how narrow it is. Poor experience over all, will not be coming back or recommending to others. For the cost you would expect better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

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

Great Family Vacation

Our family had a wonderful time staying at the Wheel house. The location to the beach was fabulous. Everyone enjoyed hanging out at the pool after the beach. There was plenty of room for the family to have their own space. The property management team responded quickly and courteously to any of our concerns. The family loved it so much they’d like to return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

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

gymnastics meet

We stayed here with a group of six gymnasts and their moms during a gymnastics meet in Savannah. The house was spacious and suited our needs for the weekend. Other than the master, the beds were not extremely comfortable. The bunk beds are so hard you wouldn't want to sleep on them. There was also a rat living in the laundry room. I'm sure pest control has probably taken care of that situation though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Nice place

Great time
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Great house!

Very close to beach and restaurants. Kitchen was nicely stocked, bathrooms were all very nice size, and plenty of room to eat, play games, etc. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Great House!

Pool made the house a 5-Star. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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