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Beach nearby
Exterior
TV
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81590 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Tybee Island, GA
  • North Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tybee Island Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Mid Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tybee Island

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this well-placed vacation home, you'll find Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Tybee Island Memorial Park and Tybee Post Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tybee Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tybee Island Light Station and Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mid Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 30 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Huc-a-Poos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬4 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.

The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat

The Idler offers guests an excellent retreat for a family beach vacation or weekend get-a-way on Tybee Island. Located on a large corner lot only two blocks to the nearest beach access, this home is an excellent option for families or couples who desire to take a break and stay idle and relax on Tybee time.

From the entryway on the ground level, a wide staircase greets you and takes you to the main level just up the stairs. This home's open floor plan living area is bright and inviting with lots of windows, comfortable furnishings including a sleeper sofa and a large Smart TV. There is a dining area with a table that seats 4. Just off the living area is a large screened-in porch that is an extension of the living space, complete with a dining table for six and conversational seating. The fully equipped kitchen is open to the dining area with a center island ready to take on your favorite vacation meals.

Both bedrooms have a Queen size bed. There is a large flat-screen TV in one of the bedrooms. The two guest bedrooms share a full bathroom on this level. Downstairs is a full-size washer and dryer, and a second full bathroom with a walk-in shower. Outdoors there is a gas grill, basketball goal, and a fire pit to enjoy.

This cozy Tybee mid-island home is just a short two-block walk to the beach and a short stroll to Tybee's Memorial Park, which offers tennis, basketball, sand volleyball courts, and an island-themed playground. The Idler is on Second Avenue, Tybee Island's dedicated bike path, so be sure to bring your bicycles or plan on renting them while visiting. Touring on two wheels is the best way to see all of Tybee!

Includes complimentary WIFI for guest use. Parking for up to 4 vehicles.

ABOUT US: Tybee Vacation Rentals offers guests the benefit of booking with a professional vacation rental company with over 20 years of experience. Our local team has knowledge of the area and our properties. We are available 7 days a week and offer 24-hour emergency support.

PAYMENTS: Book with Confidence. Free Cancellation within 72 hours of booking for stays more than 15 days before arrival. TVR offers a variety of payment plans depending on your arrival date, click on the Book Now button to review your payment schedule.

HOUSEKEEPING: Cleanliness has always been a top priority. The TVR housekeeping staff is trained to use the best hygiene practices focusing on sanitization, disinfection, and proven cleaning protocols at all times for the safety of our guests and employees.

MINIMUM NIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Minimum night requirements vary by property, dates of stay, and usually become more lenient for last-minute bookings.

PETS: This home is pet-friendly for up to two (2) adult dogs with approval and additional pet fees. Cats are not allowed in any TVR property. Please Note: Tybee City ordinance does not allow dogs on any Tybee Island beaches

EXTENDED STAY RENTALS (26+ NIGHTS): All stays require a refundable security deposit to be paid, the amount is included in your online quote. A monthly electrical allowance is assigned according to the bedroom size of the property and has been chosen as this amount should not be exceeded with reasonable usage at the property. Please review your rental agreement for a full list of terms and policies.

City of Tybee Island Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Permit #STR2021-00664

Property manager

Tybee Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,590 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
1967

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 51.8 mi (81-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Tybee Island Beach and 4-minute walk from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat to downtown Tybee Island?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Tybee Island.

The Idler | Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Family Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

RANDY S.

Mmm

Pictures not accurate
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at the Idler

We had a great stay at the Idler with our family and my daughter’s dog! The house itself was plenty of room for 4 adults and could have easily accommodated more. The bedrooms were all comfortable with ample closet space. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything you need to make meals. Living room had plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. Really loved the enclosed porch with a dining table, comfy chairs and couch along with a ceiling fan! The house is in a nice neighborhood that was great for walking our pup. We were also in walking distance to Salt Island Restaurant and some other bars and Sugar Shack for ice cream. Lastly we were a 3 minute walk to the 2nd street beach entrance to the mid beach area. Even on Saturday and Sunday that section of the beach wasn’t crowded. The distance to the beach made it perfect for those that wanted to head back from beach early or to grab lunch and then head back to beach. Our only criticism would be that the WiFi isn’t strong, as seems the case on the island, so if you plan to do remote work you will want to have a hotspot. If we come back to Tybee we will be back at the Idler!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location & home!!

This was our first visit to Tybee Island and won’t be our last! From the seamless check in process to the quick walks (within 2 blocks) to the beach, restaurants and ice cream, everything about this house was perfect! The home itself is so cozy and the screened in porch is where we chilled the most, doing puzzles nonstop. The kitchen is fully stocked and the beds are super comfortable. I can’t say enough good things about this home!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Vacation

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Andreea C., Buford, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

If you plan on spending most of your time on the beach, this house is perfect! 3 minute walk to the beach and several restaurants and 3 ice cream shops. I loved that this wasn’t as crowded as the rest of the island. I love Tybee Vacation Rentals! They are polite and tried to be accommodating. I didn’t give this as many stars because the house really showed it’s age. Check in was at 4. They got there at 2 to clean and do maintenance—not enough time to get it all done. I had issues with the dishwasher. I was given a GC and paper plates, utensils, and cups. The dishwasher wasn’t fixed and I ended up washing dishes by hand my last night there. I wouldn’t plan on cooking because the kitchen is bare bones. Plan on eating out and reheating left overs. There is no proper master suite. All the bedrooms share one bathroom. The second bathroom is downstairs. The upstairs bathroom shows it’s age. I will say we loved the outdoor space! We spent lots of time on the time covered porch upstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

The property was beautiful and well maintained, we enjoyed our stay.

There were palmetto roaches everywhere when the rain started.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break Trip

Great place to stay on Tybee. Everything was very nice. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy and great location

Was a great spot and can walk to places. Property was comfy and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

June S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and set up

We really enjoyed this property. The kitchen was well stocked and there were supplies for laundry/dishes. The screened porch was great. They had a nice grill and fire pit, even providing wood. And, it was just a couple blocks from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Tammy J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

The idler property

It was okay but wouldn’t stay at this property again. Showers had mildew bottom of walls. Baseboards were filthy. Behind doors was filthy. Screens torn out on porch. Neighbors dogs barked at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shari G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!!

Very comfortable property within easy walking distance to the public beach, stores, and restaurants. We did have an issue with our stove and called for help. The maintenance man showed up within 15 minutes of my phonecall and it was fixed immediately!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home, terrible neighbors

The home was great. Clean, good location to beach and well cared for. The big issue is the neighbors dogs. They are right next door and bark constantly. Day and night. Don’t plan to sleep or enjoy quiet evenings at this location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Rachael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pet Friendly Honeymoon Getaway

Me and my husband stayed here with our dogs for our honeymoon and had an amazing time! The previous renters had left a ton of trash that started to stink and we called the rental agency and they got someone out to collect the trash. The two houses next door both have dogs and the barking did wake us up two mornings other then that no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Birthday weekend

Tybee Island is a central meeting place for my two married children and my wife and me. The house was exactly as advertised and perfect for our family getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Palm Bay FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Feel at home.

This is a very clean well set up property. The 3 bedrooms were great as our teenage girls each got there own room. Very comfortable porch to rest outside. Short walk to the nearest beach. We could easily ride bikes to any location on the Island. Enjoyed the more North location as it is a quieter less densely populated area than the south end. There are a few great restaurants within 5 minute walk. Nice walk or ride to North Beach and the light house, our favorite area. There were 2 very nice parks a short walk away. You will hear the dogs next door a couple times a day but it was not a problem at all. Definitely recommend for a great stay with family of 4 and our dog we had plenty of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T., Willow Spring

Liked: Cleanliness

We idled at the Idler

Very nice place with everything we needed. There was no Bathroom that was attached to any of the bedrooms and pics did not indicate that there was no door to the washroom in hallway. This cut down on privacy but if it was something we were super concerned about, we would have checked on it prior to booking. The barking dogs next door were pretty bad. This is something the owner of our property has no control over and they did not start barking until about 7 am.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ami C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay

Adorable beach house! Close to the beach and walking distance to shops and food. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Great location for a beach getaway. House was equipped with everything that we needed. The location allows for an easy stroll to the beach. Very comfortable inside with nice large televisions. Our pup enjoyed the doggie door to screened porch. A couple of things that need attention are the landscaping and the downstairs toilet flush valve.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This house was great for our family of five. Our first time to Tybee island and this house was perfect! Walking distance to the beach, comfortable, and clean. The second story deck was great for family dinners. Spacious kitchen and really comfortable beds. Twenty minutes form Savannah...rebooking in next year. A true gem!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020