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Charming, dog-friendly cottage with screened porch & fire pit - walk to beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books
Interior
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9148 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming, dog-friendly cottage with screened porch & fire pit - walk to beach

Drift Inn

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Affectionately named Drift Inn, this 1958 Back River cottage boasts incredible coastal charm! A vintage sign and a white picket fence invite you inside, where you’ll find a fully remodeled interior. Highlights of this four-bedroom retreat include a screened porch, a fire pit, and mid-century modern touches. Back River fishing pier and serene “secret beach” are just steps from your front door. Launch a kayak at Alley 3 boat ramp, just minutes away.

The open living room is outfitted with three armchairs and a comfy sofa. Watch a movie on the 42-inch flat-screen TV, equipped with a DVD player. When you get hungry, whip up tasty meals in the well-equipped kitchen, detailed with a full suite of stainless steel appliances. When it's time to eat, gather at the dining table for eight. At bedtime, you'll find quiet privacy in the main bedroom, featuring a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a bistro table for two, and an en suite bathroom. A variety of sleeping arrangements in the remaining three bedrooms offer something for every group size.

Spend leisurely afternoons on your screened porch, complete with a patio set for five, two bistro tables, and a hammock. An outdoor shower comes in handy for rinsing off after fun-filled beach days. When evening falls, sizzle kebabs on the gas grill in the front yard and lounge in the four Adirondack chairs and roast marshmallows around the fire pit.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available using your own account.
A twin rollaway bed is located in the master bedroom closet.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Georgia

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,590 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

54117

About the neighborhood

Map
Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Back River Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Huc-a-Poos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, dog-friendly cottage with screened porch & fire pit - walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, dog-friendly cottage with screened porch & fire pit - walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, dog-friendly cottage with screened porch & fire pit - walk to beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, dog-friendly cottage with screened porch & fire pit - walk to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach, South Beach, and Back River Beach. Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Mid Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Charming, dog-friendly cottage with screened porch & fire pit - walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Lovely Stay
Really enjoyed this home. Great location, clean, and easy to access.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Mary B.

Family vacation
The beds was soft. It was a nice place the washing machine was broken
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10/10 Excellent

Zoe Hurley S.

Perfect for a family trip
The house was perfect for our family beach trip. Plenty of space and the location can’t be beat. I was hesitant because we originally wanted to stay ON the beach, but this house was in the absolute perfect spot. Walking distance to multiple beach spots (1-5 minutes from each spot) and the downtown area was about a 5 minute walk. We LOVED staying here! The furniture and front fence area could use some repairs, but that didn’t bother us because of all the other positives.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Christine W.

Open Floor plan, great for a big family.
This house was in a great location just steps away from the beach and pier. The house was decorated very nice and the Floorplan was open and inviting.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Benjamin T.

Close to the beach and pier. Some stuff didn’t work.
It was a fine place for having close access to most of Tybee’s attractions within an easy walking distance. The front door lock did not work for us so we had to find an alternate way into the house and we weren’t able to get help from the customer service to ever resolve the issue while we stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house
Very clean and well stocked with anything you would need
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina A., Blythewood

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house was just perfect for 7 adults. Kitchen was large and so were the bedrooms. We were steps away from a dock to an inlet w beach. Minutes away from restaurants and shopping. Took about 30 min to get to Savannah and had great weather. Will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drif inn 2023
Ideal for a group of six with 4 active teenagers very happy and plan on coming back to this house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Grace C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bad stay
Furniture was very uncomfortable, needed help with tv called 12/29,some one was supposed to contact me, I am still waiting, as much as I paid for rental I thought we would have some decent toilet paper besides one ply, the wash basin in one bathroom was loose and shaking, I would not recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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4/10 Poor

Amy F.

Drift Inn
The proximity of the house to stores, places to eat, and beach is great. The bedrooms were nice in size and accommodates 7 plus one dog well. The screened in porch was very nice as well. The yard was unkept preventing us from Using the fire pit or grill. The gardens were so overgrown they were covering the Adirondack chairs and the majority of the paver patio. We t made the space much smaller and unable to use. Make sure you bring the trash bags and toilet paper. We were left with two dishwasher tabs so don’t do a lot of cooking! The home served its purpose for the week but I would not rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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4/10 Poor

Debra K.

Great location; needs TLC
This home is conveniently located to the beaches, restaurants and bars. It is a great size home with a perfect layout. What is lacking is some up keep and TLC. It needs major pruning so you can actually use the firepit, front yard, walkways and outdoor shower. Though we requested this be done, they only mowed the grass. Blinds crashed onto me when i tried to open them. Sink was clogged, but they did attend to that. All the upholstery needs a deep cleaning, all lightbulbs / lighting needs checked and replaced with proper bulbs, screen porch furniture needs repainted and cleaned. Everything was very clean, but just needs some attention to detail. No blow dryer in he home, but did come with 2 bikes that we used and enjoyed. I will look for another home in the future when staying on Tybee.
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10/10 Excellent

Johanne L.

Quiet island escape
Comfortable island escape for a family of four (with loads of room to spare). The house is located on the quiet Back River area of the island. Roads have limited traffic & were safe for biking/walking. Easy bike ride up to the South Beach Pier area. Loved the sunporch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

Great Location
Place was clean tidy and everything we needed for a great vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Drift Inn
The interior was clean and spacious. The exterior and the screened porch were very dirty and messy. Location was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Jennifer B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unhappy at Drift Inn
The spacious inside floor plan was very nice and unexpected. The closed in side porch was also a nice touch. Kitchen was spacious however drawback was no cabinet space available for personal storage use. Much of the items stored were outdated and clearly used as a “old stuff storage” for owners. The dining table was very nice. Issues were outside area not cleaned and very congestive. Not conducive to outdoor enjoyment at all! The fire pit was broken with a hole in it as well as a leg missing. However this ended up a non issue as we had no place safe to utilize a fire pit altogether. Bushes too grown up, outdoor shower completely unavailable, back yard completely unkept and uninviting. No outdoor area cleared for socializing!! There were also issues with bathroom sink not installed properly and unstable. Bathroom towel rod coming out of concrete wall.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kristie N.

Great beach house
Clean, spacious house! Lots of comfortable couches, chairs & large kitchen table. Great residential area on the back river, away from the hotels & the ‘busy’ side of Tybee. But still a close walk to restaurants, bars & the main pier. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tybee Tyme
My two adult sons and their girlfriends and me had a great time in Tybee. Great laid back vibe, and this week was quieter at the end of the summer. We got in our sightseeing, nature hikes, time on the beach as well as several trips into Savannah which is so close. Folks in town were very friendly and we would love to come back (albeit a little cooler temperatures time).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nadine B.

Very Nice clean and close to the beach and town.
I appreciate a clean place, especially the bathrooms. I love being able to walk to the beach and also in to town. I love how peaceful the area was.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Varonica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
It was a pleasant stay. House was perfect size for everyone to be comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

will b.

Great location
Close to fisherman’s pier, kayak launch, stores, the inlet and the main beach. Great place. This is the second time we’ve stayed in this location. Great for the whole family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a girls’ weekend
We stayed at this house for a girls’ weekend in Tybee. It was within walking distance to the beach and was spacious and clean. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Great House on Tybee Island!
We were here for a full month and loved our visit. Great house that fit our needs perfectly. Close to the inlet and the ocean.