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Pet-friendly Beach House Steps to Oceanfront by Tybee Cottages

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Welcome to Wish Upon a Big Starfish!
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Tybee Island, Georgia
  • Mid Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Tybee Island Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • North Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪94 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.

Property manager

Tybee Cottages
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 in Tybee Island, this apartment is near the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tybee Island, Georgia

What's nearby

  • Mid Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tybee Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Huc-a-Poos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬18 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.

Where is Pet-friendly Beach House Steps to Oceanfront by Tybee Cottages located?

Situated by the sea, 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra V.

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

Lovely apartment

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Great beach getaway

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable Beach Bungalow

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger K.

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

Great accommodations.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Madeline M.

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

Thank you

Very beautiful cottage. Clean. Great location and quiet neighborhood. Family friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Great location and kitchen

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Attention to detail

Easy check in. Home was beautiful. had everything we needed. Was decorated beautifully. comfortable. loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

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

Close to beach

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

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

Weekend Stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

sabrina w.

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

It was the perfect porch for sitting out.

The property kept us informed of everything up to arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Great stay

It was so easy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

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

Perfect!

Short walk to the beach in a quiet neighborhood. This cottage had everything you need for a fun family vacation. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE M H.

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

Pleasantly surprised

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Great for family

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Dana A.

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

Cute last minute find!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tybee Fun!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Very nice plenty of room for 9 people the only thing we wished we knew the backyard was shared

Only one complaint we didn’t know the backyard was shared wish that was clear when booking but it actually turned out great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great space

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Ryan B.

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

Quaint Family Property

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina H.

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

beautiful and pleasant

I enjoyed my stay!! I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Beautiful

Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just what the doctor ordered....

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blair R.

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

A Great Getaway!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Susanna C.

July 2020 Stay

What a gem! We loved the comfort and convenience of this charming house. We walked to the beach every day (beach is beautiful and quiet), cooked and grilled and sat on the porch and rode bikes around the neighborhood. Kids had a blast sharing bunk beds and we all loved the quiet and beauty of the neighborhood. Day trips to Savannah and the nearby fort were lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

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