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A few steps from the Sand, Firepit, and Views from the Covered porches!

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Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10277 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Tybee Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Jaycee Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tybee Island Light Station and Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Tybee Island

With a stay at this vacation home in Tybee Island, you'll be by the ocean, a 2-minute walk from Tybee Island Beach and a 3-minute drive from North Beach. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tybee Roads and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Gallery 80 on Tybee.

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 2 min walk
  • North Beach - 3 min drive
  • Tybee Island Marine Science Center - 4 min drive
  • Mid Beach - 5 min drive
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 28 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Huc-a-Poos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

A few steps from the Sand, Firepit, and Views from the Covered porches!

"Sanctuary by the Sea" is a large free-standing 4-bedroom home with ocean views from the top floor, plenty of porches, and comfortable accommodations for groups of every size. Directly connecting to this home is a stone path leading to a mostly wooden path to the beach.
The top floor of this stunning Tybee vacation home has an updated kitchen that overlooks the living room. The appointed kitchen is perfect for family gatherings, cooking meals, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Conveniently located off the open living/kitchen area is a formal dining room that seats eight and a Library nook with additional dining seating for 4.
The top floor of this Tybee home has a large balcony with ocean views and the Savannah River. Enjoy watching dolphins lead large container ships into the Savannah River as the ships make their way into the famous Savannah riverfront ports. There is one bedroom on the top floor with a queen bed, an attached full bathroom, and private access to the top floor balcony. The attached bathroom may also be accessed from the hallway.
The middle floor of this vacation home has three bedrooms, a large porch with staircase access to the outdoor fire pit and grilling area, a large laundry room, and three additional bathrooms.
A large King Suite is the primary bedroom with a spacious attached full bathroom with jetted tub and walk-in shower. This large suite has plenty of windows with views of the tropical island trees. In this comfortable bedroom retreat, you will feel like you are in your own private luxury treehouse.
A third bedroom has two sets of twin bunk beds and an attached full bathroom. The fourth bedroom has two Queen beds and an attached full bathroom. This bedroom has direct access to the 2nd-floor balcony that overlooks the water and outdoor fire pit.

The outdoor hot and cold showers and dressing areas make the return from the beach a pleasant experience.
This home is a short walk or bike ride from the best of Tybee Island, including restaurants, shopping, and beaches, yet away from the crowds of the main public beaches.
"Sanctuary by the Sea" is a unique Tybee vacation home experience in a private setting. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets in your private backyard with the adjacent salt marshes or a quiet cook-out on your gas grill with friends and family.
Each floor of this large private home may be accessed by the home's elevator or internal staircase.

Parking for 4 Vehicles. Two in the garage and two outside the garage.
Additional fee for pet. $95 per pet

Short Term Registration #00895 - Oceanfront Cottage Rentals MGR on Tybee Island.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Oceanfront Cottage Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2976 sq ft (277 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Vrbo Property
443975

A few steps from the Sand, Firepit, and Views from the Covered porches! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem where dolphins frequent
We loved the calm and quiet of this North Tybee property. The beach was an easy boardwalk walk from the house, and the waves were very mild for our littles. We had every amenity necessary for a great beach trip with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway
Loved our stay at this amazing property. Exactly as shown in the pictures, short walk to the beach, close to everything you could want. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyril G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elisa D., Nashville, TN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Beach Getaway
We really enjoyed our time at the Sanctuary! Pros were location relative to the beach, plenty of bathrooms and space to spread out. Beds were very comfortable for a getaway and everything in the house was clearly labeled. Elevator to load in and out was invaluable - real bonus points for this! Cons: Bugs - I get that it's a southern island but spraying is not good enough, sticky traps or other mitigation should be used. There were large roaches (they said Palmetto bugs but those are roaches) and spiders in the house. This bothered certain guests in our group who are either highly allergic and/or afraid. Just be aware. Also the kitchen in terms of pans and other equipment was a little lacking. We ended up purchasing some cheap things and leaving them as we could barely get by. Also we only had 7 total in our group, house can sleep more but we were cooking on only two burners... it took a long time to prep meals that needed multiple pans. Just be aware as you plan your menus. Overall: We would stay again. The location and beach access can't be beat. At times we felt that we had a private beach for just us! The dolphin watching was so memorable and we were all quite comfortable having our own rooms and bathrooms. Parking and access to the home was easy and it's right on the tip of the island just over from the mainland which made access to Savannah and Tybee restaurants a breeze. Thank you for such a memorable trip! Truly one for the books!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We always love staying on the North End and this was a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Asheville NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymooning with children
We were extremely pleased with the spacious rental home and were glad to be so close to the beach. The porches were great and the house was equipped with great electronics for a lot of various activities for the adult kids. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations!
The pics on the website do not do justice to the beauty and spaciousness of the property! We had a party of 10 and we all had separate areas and still felt comfortable:) The house was equipped with EVERYTHING and more! We loved the double balcony on the second and third floor. I wished there was a balcony from the main suite:( The proximity to the beach was ideal! We loved the semi-privacy and the cleanliness. The town is so quaint and we enjoyed the July 4th fireworks by the pier!!! Our family enjoyed bike rides & dolphin tours. Pizza from Hucapoos was great but the Crab Shack was a huge disappointment as far as taste:( The gators attraction passed the time while we waited. It rained only once while there and unfortunately was unable to visit Fort Puluski:(. But even that was a sight to see from our balcony as the storm went by:) Overall, our family had a marvelous time and would definitely be back! This was by far our favorite beach house rental experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacay Ever
Was fantastic, wicker furniture on second floor balcony a little fragile, time for new. Didnt know it was on river and not ocean but that was okay. Should issue permits to be able to take dogs to the beach. Didnt want to leave, we will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic vacation - we will be back!
We absolutely loved our stay at this property on Tybee. Our 8th year trying different East Coast beaches and this was not only a fabulous beach and adorable town but the house was fully equipped for our family, super comfortable and clean, and easy walk to the beach, pizza, make your own pottery and coffee shop! Now can’t imagine going any where else for future beach weeks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Myra J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Will never stay at this home again.
Neighbor terrible.. Verbally attacked multiple times by neighbor in 4 Sanctuary Place for no reason. She obviously does not like the fact that it is a rental vacation home. Hot water stopped working on Sunday. Freezer was not turned on and we did not know. No ice. Many of the commode handles did not work. You had to pick up lid and try go flush. Tiny black bugs in bathrooms. Slippery tile on outdoor porches and patio. Vent fans(2) did not work. Very hot in bathrooms. Took 24 hours for refrigerator to cool down. 71 year old slipped in bathroom and possible broken shoulder. On way to ER in Alabama now.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st trip to Tybee
we stumbled on to Tybee Island by pure chance while researching a vacation destination. We had never heard of it. Turned out to be just what we all needed. Quiet, peaceful days at the beach, which was only a 3 minute walk. The house was amazing and clean with plenty of room for everyone. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan on going back. I would recommend this house to anyone that loves the beach and dolphins. We saw them everyday, all day, sometimes within 30 feet of us. It was amazing! Great trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020