Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
59 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Pet-friendly Beach House Steps to Oceanfront by Tybee Cottages
Welcome to Wish Upon a Big Starfish, A lovingly updated 1940s gem, this upstairs portion of the home is rented separately from the downstairs. This home blends historic charm with modern amenities to create the perfect beach retreat. With three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and space for everyone, it's tailor-made for family vacations, reunions, and group getaways.
Why You'll Love Wish Upon a Big Starfish:
- 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 spacious 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 three bedrooms at Wish Upon a Big Starfish are thoughtfully arranged across one level, providing both space and privacy. 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 a bunk bed, with a full on the bottom and a twin uptop.
From its flexible layout to its unbeatable location, Wish Upon a Big Starfish is the perfect homebase for your island adventures. Whether you’re lounging on the porch, exploring the local scene, or spending a day at the beach, you’ll feel right at home in this coastal oasis!
The shared 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!
Looking for more space? Book Wish Upon a Starfish that includes the downstairs apartment!
Sleeping configuration: Bedroom 1: King Bed Bedroom 2: Two Queen Beds Bedroom 3: Bunk Bed - 1 Full, 1 Twin
What is parking like for this home? Guests will have dedicated, off-street parking for up-to 2 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.
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About the area
Tybee Island
Located near the beach, this apartment is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Tybee Arts Center and Tybee Island Marine Science Center are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
South Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
The Crab Shack - 6 min drive
Fannies On The Beach - 18 min walk
Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - 15 min walk
Spanky's Beachside - 17 min walk
Treylor Park Beach Party - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Pet-friendly Beach House Steps to Oceanfront by Tybee Cottages pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pet-friendly Beach House Steps to Oceanfront by Tybee Cottages?
As of 26 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-friendly Beach House Steps to Oceanfront by Tybee Cottages on 22 Sept, 2026 start from S$570, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Pet-friendly Beach House Steps to Oceanfront by Tybee Cottages?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Pet-friendly Beach House Steps to Oceanfront by Tybee Cottages located?
Located in South Beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Mid Beach and Tybee Island Beach. North Beach and Tybee Island Memorial Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was such a cute place to stay if you want an authentic beach cottage. It was very clean and had everything we needed in the kitchen and for the bedrooms. Only a couple blocks from the beach and a short drive (25mins) to Savannah. We would definitely stay here again!
Shannon L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Thank you for choosing Tybee Vacation Rentals! We are so happy to hear you loved your experience. Please let us know when you are ready to come back! It will be our pleasure to welcome you back for a little more Tybee Time.
We are repeat renters and we absolutely love this property. I highly recommend renting both the upstairs and downstairs for your large group needs. It’s on a quiet street, close to beach access and along a bike path. It’s big enough to accommodate large groups while still giving everyone privacy. We made even more memories this year and are already looking to book it again next year.
We so enjoyed our stay at Wish Upon a Starfish. It had plenty of room and added features to make it very comfortable. The location is perfect and the host is just a txt msg away. We hope to come back.
Very beautiful cottage. Clean. Great location and quiet neighborhood. Family friendly.
Madeline M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2022
Thank you for choosing Tybee Vacation Rentals! We are so happy to hear you loved your experience at Wish Upon a Starfish. Please let us know when you are ready to come back! It will be our pleasure to welcome you back for a little more Tybee Time.
The wish upon a star theme was very thoughtful and set the stage for an overall wonderful experience. Minutes from the beach, nice back yard and kewl interior with lots of wood. Beautiful! Thank you for the accomodations.
This apartment is as cozy as it looks on the website. Kitchen is fully stocked and we easily made most of our meals here. I wish the listing mentioned that dogs are not allowed at the beach on Tybee at all, but I fully take responsibility for not checking on that myself. Wonderful stay!
We had a great experience. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were very nice, the fire pit was wonderful on a cool evening. We have people with special diets so needed to cook our meals. The kitchen was stocked with all we needed to cook and bake, including a blender and crockpot! All this with a short walk to the beach.
Heather K.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2022
Thanks for choosing Tybee Vacation Rentals for your stay on Tybee! We are so glad you enjoyed Wish Upon a Starfish! This is such a wonderful place to stay! It is wonderful that our kitchen was able to satisfy your needs for special diets! When you are ready to come back to Tybee, let us know!
Easy check in. Home was beautiful. had everything we needed. Was decorated beautifully. comfortable. loved it
Debra B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2022
Thank you for choosing Tybee Vacation Rentals for your stay! We are so glad you enjoyed Wish Upon a Starfish! Tybee is a wonderful place to stay and we hope you come back!
Comfortable beach house 3 blocks from the beach. Beautiful kitchen for preparing meals. Grocery store is a few blocks away. Pillows for beds need upgrading, we did have several roaches in bathrooms and bedrooms. I hear these are common in Georgia. We also found ants on coming into one bathroom. Washer and dryer work great. Overall enjoyable stay.
Vicki K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W.
7 Mar, 2025
Fantastic rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
So roomy and comfortable. Four of us and our dog loved this nicely designed upstair unit. The kitchen is large and equipped with everything you need. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and swing! Fenced back yard is perfect for a dog. The only issue was dish washer was not working...we called management company and hopefully that has been resolved. Would definitely rent Wish Upon a Starfish again.
We enjoyed our stay at the Starfish. It is just two blocks from the beach and walking distance to a fantastic taco place. The owners sent all needed information early and communicated all the way through the stay. The house was spacious with enough room for my family of 4. Loved the front porch and the backyard firepit.
The property kept us informed of everything up to arrival.
sabrina w.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dawn K.
17 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Great stay
It was so easy
Dawn K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
Thank you for choosing Tybee Vacation Rentals! We are so happy to hear you loved your experience. Please let us know when you are ready to come back! It will be our pleasure to welcome you back for a little more Tybee Time.
Short walk to the beach in a quiet neighborhood. This cottage had everything you need for a fun family vacation. Highly recommended!
Molly G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Thank you for choosing Tybee Vacation Rentals! We are so happy to hear you loved your experience. Please let us know when you are ready to come back! It will be our pleasure to welcome you back for a little more Tybee Time.
This property was very well furnished and decorated. We weren't sure what to expect with the kitchen but it was larger than expected and extremely well stocked.
CATHERINE M H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2022
Thank you for choosing Tybee Vacation Rentals! We are so happy to hear you loved your experience. Please let us know when you are ready to come back! It will be our pleasure to welcome you back for a little more Tybee Time.
This place was cute, comfy and clean. It was perfect for our family outing with plenty of beds and two bathrooms. The neighborhood is very nice and quiet and we took many walks. Coffee on the porch swing was my favorite!
This was a cute cottage and last minute booking for us and the family. We were thrilled that it offered a fenced in back yard as we were traveling with our dogs. The beach theme was super cute. However it felt a little more dated than the pictures showed. That did not stop us from enjoying the cottage and Tybee Island as a whole.
The response time from the management company was very fast whenever I had questions.
We would stay here again!
Cute house, plenty of room for 4 adults. Location was perfect, on a quiet street with access to groceries, golf carts, beach and places to eat. Comfortable beds. Spent a lot of time on the front and back porches.
Property was as described and a great space for a girls weekend away. 2 block walk to beach and easy access to walking to shops and restaurants. Impressively fully loaded kitchen and beds were very comfortable.
Lots of space and room for everyone, strong internet, amazing porch sitting & swinging! However the place could really use a deep cleaning. The porch was filthy and the kitchen can use a major update 7 deep clean, it smelled like a house built in the 70's. Don't get me wrong we had a blast but probably wouldn't stay again.
3 moms, 4 boys (10,13,13,13), 2 nights and it was the ideal getaway!! The house was perfect - not to mention it’s so damn cute you’ll want to redecorate your own when you get home. Great location - easily walkable for food and ice cream but golf cart rentals made getting to the beach much easier (and, well, they’re just fun)!! Needless to say, we had a fantastic time!
We booked this property for a few days for a quick getaway with friends and it is wonderful! The island is beautiful and has a fantastic vintage feel, and this house fits right in! We loved the character and plenty of room for everyone. Easy walk to the beach and close to shopping and restaurants. We loved it!
Blair R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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Hosted by Tybee Cottages
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