Where you'll be

Description

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, i...
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. The primary bedroom, 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. The second primary bedroom can be accessed either through its own private entrance directly from the screened-in porch or Bedroom 4. The second Primary Bedroom has a queen bed and ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Bedroom 3 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 4 has a queen bed. 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

Where you'll sleep

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Bedroom 1
King
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Bedroom 2
King
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Bedroom 3
Queen
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Bedroom 5
Queen
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Second Primary Bedroom
Queen

Important things to know

Details

Check-In: 4:00 PM

Check-Out: 10:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Pet policy: No Pets Allowed

Deposits
  • 61+ Days Prior to Arrival, 15% is due at the time of Booking.
  • 31-60 Days Prior to Arrival, 50% is due at the time of Booking.
  • Within 30 Days Prior to Arrival, 100% is due at the time of Booking.
Cancellations
  • Arrival window is within 31 days or more, all advanced payments will be refunded less $175 taxed cancellation fee.
  • Arrival window within 15 to 30 days, a partial refund of 50% of rent and a $175 cancellation fee will be retained.
  • Arrival window within 14 days or less, all payments are non-refundable.

Reviews

Reviews and guest comments are collected from verified guests that have filled out a survey regarding their stay or provided a review via a third party booking site.

DH
Dwight H.
Verified Guest Comment

10/29/2023
SR
Susan R.
Verified Guest Comment

Caretta Cottage was a nice place to stay. Great location. Less than 1 block from the beach and a safe place to bike. Grocery store was 4 blocks away. Lots of interior space, but we spent most of our time on the beautiful, huge porch. Wi-fi was spotty. The garage doors are only accessible from the inside. It is Not handicap accessible, though one bathroom has a shower with a small curb, and there’s a walk-in shower in the basement (but that was using steps). My bad knees struggled up the steps, but it was worth it to stay there. We had an overall enjoyable time.

10/06/2023
Susan was a wonderful guest. We hope they come back next year for another memorable vacation!
LS
Leslie S.
Verified Guest Comment

09/10/2023
LN
Lee Ann N.
Verified Guest Comment

Great property. Good location to shopping, not far from the pier and just a short walk to the beach.

08/03/2023
EA
Elizabeth A.
Verified Guest Comment

The location of this house was perfect! The public beach access was half a block away and the beach itself in that location was not super busy so you didn’t have to go far to pick a good spot. The house itself is older and could use some updates but the spacious screened porch was a highlight. One of the showers and the kitchen faucet took some getting used to - they initially sprayed everywhere if you weren’t careful. The AC was nice and cold and there were fans in all the rooms so we were able to stay cool even in the high summer heat and humidity.

07/28/2023
Elizabeth was a fantastic guest. Highly recommend and look forward to welcoming them back to vacation like a local on our little slice of island life, Tybee Island! - Tybee Vacation Rentals