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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3450 sq ft
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Outdoor barbecue
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Tybee Island, GA
Tybee Island Beach
Place, Tybee Island Beach
6 min walk
Mid Beach
Place, Mid Beach
7 min walk
Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
Place, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
9 min walk
Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
60 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Comfy, Cozy Beach Apartment for Two with Adjustable King Bed!!!
DOWNSTAIRS / The tastefully-decorated newly-renovated, beach-chic apartment has a complete kitchen with stainless appliances. A small round dinette table with four chairs rounds out the kitchen area. It is combined with the attractive living area that features a fold down couch that can sleep one adult or two small children, making it a good fit for a small family. Two barrel chairs are made for relaxing, reading or watching the flat screen television, which has DVD capability.
The bedroom accommodates an adjustable mattress King bed. The large sliding mirrored-door closet provides plenty of space for clothing and personal items and holds a suitcase stand and ironing board.
The front screened porch has two comfortable metal chairs with a small table that are just right for a relaxing finish to your day in the sun.
Out back, just off the bedroom door, is a nice concrete patio with a turquoise metal table and two matching chairs.
Inside a Mitsubishi overhead heat pump unit provides plenty of heat during cold months and plenty of cold air conditioning in the summer. To help move air around on those particularly hot days, a floor fan is provided for your convenience.
This apartment is just right for a couple. However, it can accommodate one teenager or perhaps two small children or one other average-sized adult on the fold down sofa. With only 450' floor space it can be close quarters for anymore than two, but close friends and family sometimes don't mind sharing space.
The upstairs apartment may also be rented to allow for plenty of room for family and friends.
On the south facing wall is a beautiful ocean life mural designed and painted by world renowned artist Mary Jane Volkmann who was assisted by owner Cathy J. Sakas. On the front of the cottage under the eave just under the roof, the sassy Octopus watches over her Lair.
Our IN SEASON rates range from $90 on weeknights to $120 on weekends with a two-night minimum, plus hotel/motel taxes & fees (see rates). Discounted weekly and monthly rentals are also available.
Enjoy Tybee’s sand, waves and sun from your own comfortable, adorable, affordable, beach-chic yet tastefully-decorated cottage apartment that has all the amenities! You'll just love it!
IF THIS APARTMENT IS ALREADY RESERVED FOR THE DATES YOU WANT, PLEASE RESERVE THE UPSTAIRS APARTMENT LISTED AS PROPERTY # 474746.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoke OUTSIDE only
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Note from host: Will be asked to leave without refund
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Tybee Island
Located on a river, 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
South Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
North Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 97 min drive
Restaurants
The Crab Shack - 7 min drive
Fannies On The Beach - 13 min walk
Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - 9 min walk
Spanky's Beachside - 12 min walk
Sting Ray's Seafood Restaurant - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Comfy, Cozy Beach Apartment for Two with Adjustable King Bed!!! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Comfy, Cozy Beach Apartment for Two with Adjustable King Bed!!!?
As of 22 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfy, Cozy Beach Apartment for Two with Adjustable King Bed!!! on 1 Jun, 2026 start from S$184, 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 Comfy, Cozy Beach Apartment for Two with Adjustable King Bed!!!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Comfy, Cozy Beach Apartment for Two with Adjustable King Bed!!!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Comfy, Cozy Beach Apartment for Two with Adjustable King Bed!!!?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Comfy, Cozy Beach Apartment for Two with Adjustable King Bed!!! located?
Located in South Beach, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Mid Beach and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cathy was fabulous and friendly while booking! The octopus lair was adorable, had everything we needed and the location was perfect to park the car and be able to walk to everything! Perfect experience, couldn’t have asked for anything better!
The home was lovely. It was clean and exactly how advertised on VRBO. Cathy, our host, was very accommodating and easily reached when needed. I would highly recommend her home/apt to anyone going to Tybee wanting easy access to the beach and walking distance to shops and restaurants.
We had everyone we needed. Plenty of blankets, towels, and even a box fan.
Robin L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2026
Thank You, Robin!
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at my Lair! Please come back and stay longer!
Happy New Year's Cheers!
Cathy
Cathy J Sakas, Owner
Cottage of the Octopus Lair
Our host communicated wonderfully. She even gave us tips and information about Tybee Island. Cathy is the BEST! The Octopus Lair was charming, cute and comfy. The kitchen had everything we needed to make dinner a few nights. We had plenty of spare bath and beach towels, blankets and more! We loved this place. All the comforts of home. We will definitely return!
This place was quaint and in a perfect location on the island. We thoroughly enjoyed our time!My only complaint would be that the futon needs upgraded for better comfort and the shower needed some TLC.
I booked this apartment for my proposal trip and it was everything we could have asked for. The property was absolutely gorgeous, the owner was so nice. Location is close to everything. We want to make this our yearly spot.
Fantastic little place with everything you need for a beach property. Nice full kitchen and cozy bedroom and bathroom. Served perfectly as a home base as we explored this neat little island. Short walk to the beach and even shorter walk to the market that had everything that we needed to cook. Would definitely stay here again.
Our best friends were staying in the upstairs apt and celebrating their 50th Wedding anniversary.We decided to surprise them and rent the downstairs apt.We only stayed 2 nights but we all enjoyed seeing each other and the cozy apts and porches.
This is the second time I’ve stayed at the Octopus Lair and I was again very pleased! It’s clean, close to most attractions on the island, and the communication with the property owner is top notch! Will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Corey E.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheila M.
13 Jun, 2018
Loved where we stayed it was really clean and the plenty of space for us
Loved the apartment the people who helped me book it were really great and friendly and we very much enjoyed our stay
Sheila M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the 5 stars!!! We hope that you and your family will return to the Lair soon!
This was our first time staying on Tybee Island and we had a wonderful time! We will be back
Florence M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Cathy J. Sakas
Cathy Sakas is a well-known regional coastal naturalist specializing in tropical and sub-tropical marine and terrestrial habitats. In other words, she loves the nature of the southeast coast and thinks the barrier islands of Georgia are the most beautiful in the world! After landing in Savannah in 1970 to attend Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus, Cathy eventually ended up on Tybee in the early 90's and rented the downstairs of the house that she would later name Cottage of the Octopus Lair. Cathy's landlady had told her that she would never sell the house, but after a year of seeing how much Cathy enjoyed and cared for the cottage, the landlady wanted her to have it. As soon as Cathy purchased the Lair she surprised her former landlady with a dozen red roses in appreciation. A few years before purchasing the Lair on a trip to Africa Cathy met world-class award-winning artist Mary Jane Volkmann and they stayed close friends from then on even though a half a world apart. In 2005 Mary Jane moved her family from Namibia back to the US to Gainesville, Florida and very soon thereafter came to visit Cathy on Tybee. Mary Jane took one look at the Lair's south facing wall and the wheels began to turn. Over the Fourth of July week of 2005 Cathy and Mary Jane spent seven days from sun up to sun down working from scaffolding to draw and paint the coquettish fish, sassy octopus, impish seahorse and magnificent pink jelly creating the landmark ocean life mural that adorns the south-facing wall. A local television station documented the progress each evening on their news broadcast. Cathy and Mary Jane's next mural is the north facing wall so stay tuned for that event!
Why they chose this property
When I first rented the Lair I immediately saw the potential it had. I just loved the coziness of it and the layout. As soon I bought it I made renovations and added my own personal touches using the beauty of nature. I enjoy the outdoors so much that the upstairs screened front porch literally became my office. I wrote the scripts for my two natural history series, Coastal Naturalist, for Georgia Public Television on that porch in the rocking chairs and have written several more papers and programs there too. For years Little Green Herons raised their chicks in a nest in the top of one of the palms and I watched their progress each day until they fledged. How wonderful to see them venture out on the long fronds and then finally take their first unsteady flights!
What makes this property unique
Living on Tybee has been such a great joy. I like to run and walk and since the beach is only a few minutes from my doorstep I take advantage of it. There is nothing like taking a walk in the morning to see the sun rise like a bright orange ball out of that great expanse of ocean. I appreciate all that nature has to offer and seeing the stars reflected in the ocean's surface and the moon rise out of the ocean are pretty spectacular events too. Of course the pelicans flying just above the waves is a phenomenal sight to see and watching ghost crabs scurry into their burrows in the dunes is always intriguing. I love eating at the restaurants on Tybee because most have open-air seating, so I can continue enjoying nature while I dine in comfort.
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