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Living area
Beach
Beach
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6112.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Mid Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Retreat: Beachfront Cottage w/Private Beach Access | Tybee Cottages

Set directly along the shoreline of Tybee Island, Paradise Palms offers private beach access and a central island location within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops, and local nightlife. Built in the 1920s, this beachfront home is among the island’s earliest residences and has remained in the same family for generations, reflecting a sense of coastal history paired with relaxed, lived-in comfort.

The main level brings together the living areas, kitchen, and bathrooms beneath vaulted ceilings and original hardwood floors. Natural light fills the space throughout the day, creating an atmosphere that feels open, welcoming, and easygoing while honoring the home’s historic character.

The living room is furnished with wicker seating and a comfortable sofa, providing a natural place to gather after time on the beach. Adjacent to the living area, the dining space seats ten for shared meals and extended conversations. A small office nook supports light remote work, while a separate card table offers space for games and casual activities.

The kitchen is fully equipped for everyday cooking and entertaining, with ample room to prepare meals at a relaxed pace.

Sleeping arrangements are designed for flexibility and comfort. The primary bedroom features a king bed and shares a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a second bedroom furnished with two twin beds. A third bedroom also offers two twin beds and includes a private half bath.

French doors open to a screened-in porch overlooking the lawn and surrounding palm trees. This quiet outdoor space offers a comfortable setting to enjoy coastal breezes and evening skies, with a sense of calm that feels connected to the island’s natural rhythm.

Paradise Palms brings together beachfront living, historic roots, and a walkable Tybee Island setting—well-suited for stays centered on the beach, shared time, and the unhurried pace of island life.

Sleeping Configuration:
Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: Two Twin Beds
Bedroom 3: Two Twin Beds

*Pool Access
*This home has parking for a maximum of 2 vehicles*

What makes this home feel like a quiet retreat?
The home sits along the shoreline with private beach access and includes a screened-in porch overlooking the lawn and palm trees, an outdoor spot designed for slower mornings and relaxed evenings.

Is it still walkable to island spots?
Yes. The home is centrally located on Tybee Island, within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops, and local nightlife.

Where can we unwind together indoors?
The living room features wicker seating and a comfortable sofa, and the main level has an open layout with vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light.

Is there a place for games or low-key activities?
Yes. There is a separate card table for games and casual activities.

Is there a spot for remote work?
A small office nook is available for light remote work.

What’s the dining setup?
The dining area seats ten for shared meals.

How many bathrooms are there?
There is a Jack-and-Jill bathroom shared between the primary and second bedrooms, plus a private half bath in the third bedroom.

What outdoor space is available?
French doors open to a screened-in porch overlooking the lawn and palm trees.

What’s the kitchen like for staying in?
The kitchen is fully equipped for everyday cooking and entertaining, with ample room to prepare meals at your own pace.

What historic details should guests expect?
Built in the 1920s, the home includes original hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings, reflecting its early Tybee Island roots.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Tybee Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Mid Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • North Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • South Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sting Ray's Seafood Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Retreat: Beachfront Cottage w/Private Beach Access | Tybee Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing Retreat: Beachfront Cottage w/Private Beach Access | Tybee Cottages?

As of 25 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing Retreat: Beachfront Cottage w/Private Beach Access | Tybee Cottages on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$262, 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 Relaxing Retreat: Beachfront Cottage w/Private Beach Access | Tybee Cottages?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Retreat: Beachfront Cottage w/Private Beach Access | Tybee Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Retreat: Beachfront Cottage w/Private Beach Access | Tybee Cottages?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Retreat: Beachfront Cottage w/Private Beach Access | Tybee Cottages located?

Located in South Beach, this holiday home 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

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the proximity to the beach and the history of the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful old beach house! So clean and nicely decorated. We had a great time at the beach and in the house. So much room! The porch is enormous.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful and cozy!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great location and very comfortable

We came for a few days at the beach and absolutely enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay with its own beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Tybee

We enjoyed the property
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marquita T.

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

Tybee Trip

Very convenient to the beach. Everything we needed in this house. We works definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time on Tybee Island (except for the 60 parking ticket we received because we weren't paying attention :) )Bernie's Oyster House and the Crab Shack were two great places to eat.If you are looking for an awesome experience on the water, contact Georgia Coast Charters. Bennett was a wonderful guide who not only found us a lot of fish, he dropped us off on a sandbar to hunt for seashells, and was very knowledgeable about the 4000 year history of the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley J.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay! The house was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house. The beach as not visible due to overgrowth of foliage. Also, the garage was full of mud from I’m guessing rain flooding. Otherwise no complaints. The house was just as listed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jasmine P.

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

Pretty place, clean and close to beach

Loved the covered screened porch with lots of seating for eating there at the home. Nice kitchen, rooms were great for big family and right to beach. Only thing I’d say to clean up the vegetation on the boardwalk to beach, it was overgrown and had to walk thru trees that could have been cut back. Was a pleasant and clean place to stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Charming Cottage

The cottage was clean, well stocked, great location!! We had a wonderful time during our stay. Our only suggestion would be that an addition of a hot tub would make this a perfect restful getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

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

Lots of character and space

Really enjoyed our stay. Located near restaurants and grocery store. A bit of a difficult walk to the beach if you are carrying beach gear and a cooler, especially when walkway runs out. Once on the beach we loved it. Not too crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Perfect home for quiet time away with beach access.

Home was beautiful! We enjoyed the private beach access but were not able to use a wagon due to the hills and narrow path to the beach. Home was roomy and cozy. There isnt a tv in the living room so bring plenty of games for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike T.

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

Beach house

House was clean. Furnishings were a bit dated but attractive. Neighborhood was quiet. Restaurants were within walking distance. Kitchen sink leaked onto floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Tybee Beach Cottage

Our biggest issue is that you cannot see the beach from the house and it is a very long walk out to it. The boardwalk in places is very overgrown with foliage. When it ends there is yet another sand dune to climb over.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Charles L.

Hot Hot Hot

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice house, clean, It is a long walk to beach, It is a .65 mile walk to the stores and restaurants on South End, I requested checkin procedures on Friday before my stay, got a message from them they would send them before checkin, did not send them on Saturday, Had to call them at 4:15
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

Paradise Palms on Tybee Island

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The Tybee Cottage has lots of character in my opinion. I loved the location. I thought the place had character and charm. My husband was not as pleased. He thought that the place needed a coat of paint and was extremely concerned about the yard and the walk to the beach was overgrown. We saw several snakes!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Denise T.

Girls trip

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach access is not for older people, the walkway should go all the way to the beach. Ocean views is not possible everything is over grown. As far as house there is hot water in only one bathroom. Loved the porch.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eric K.

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

Needs some serious TLC

This property is in dire need of some Tender Loving Care. It was built in the 1930’s and I think it was last updated in the mid 70’s. Everything from the paint on the walls to the furniture needs a complete overhaul. It’s obvious the owner is trying to squeeze the most profit out of the property without reinvesting to keep the home suitable for renting. I wouldn’t know where to begin listing deficiencies because they are everywhere you look.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wouldn’t stay here again

We enjoyed the size of the home, the bedrooms, living room, and screened in porch were very generous. However the outside of the home and grounds were not kept up well, the grass is overgrown and paint is peeling. The kitchen was functional but old. We enjoyed the charm of the old home but feel it could be better kept. The private walkway leading to the beach is a long and difficult walk…. Also random people would use the private walkway, making it not private at all! You have to be very physically fit to make this walk to the beach!! Be aware! The neighbors dogs barked a lot and the washer started to leak on day 2 of our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

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

Charm abounds

If you love charm and appreciate history, this cottage is for you. We did not want to leave. It’s one of the original cottages on the island and still appears to be in the family of the original owners. You can feel how extravagant it must have been to get away there in early 1900s. There are more bathrooms and showers than they advertise. The ground level has his and hers changing rooms with decent showers and a 1940s toilet closet in the hall. (3 showers, 3 toilets total) There are multiple other “apartments” under the main living quarters you rent. It is unclear if they are occupied. My only concern would be a window that is propped open for washer drainage via a pipe and a loose a/c window unit in the same space. The description also says that it is farther from the beach than it really is. The dunes are a little tough to navigate but a public access point is a block away that I’d suggest for older individuals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Jamon O.

Paradise Palms - Renters Beware!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very poor rental experience. Arrived to find used contact lenses and trash on the master bedroom floor despite hefty cleaning fees. Many safety and maintenance issues that had been ignored for some time (exposed light fixtures, rotted outdoor stairs, cracked glass on furniture, electrical hazards, crumbling masonry, unsecured doors, etc.) Boardwalk to the beach was almost unusable due to overgrown trees and bushes. In my opinion, this listing is very deceptive and should not be offered to renters until significant improvements are made.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mary Ellen D.

A Very Cute Cottage - but......

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This cottage is quaint and well decorated. The screened in porch is amazing. The cottage offers direct access to the beach on a boardwalk! It's a bit of a walk - but we loved it! There were four of us and plenty of room HOWEVER, one of the 2.5 bathrooms is in the basement storage area. We opted for using the one shower on the main level and adjacent to the bedrooms. We made it work - but it was not what we expected based on the description. The kitchen is spacious and has PLENTY of plates and mugs - but no sheet pans, pizza cutter, colander or toaster. This made it a challenge to cook even basic things like pasta and pizza. It would have been nice to have a TV in the living area (the two TVs are in bedrooms) Overall we enjoyed the stay (especially that porch and access to the beach!) but would recommend with hesitation.

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