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Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach!

Vacation home near Tybee Island Beach in Tybee Island

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6856 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tybee Island

South Beach stay.At this South Beach vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach and Back River Beach. South Beach and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Back River Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mid Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sundae Cafe - ‬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.

Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach!

*Please note: The neighboring home is currently undergoing exterior renovations. While work is being managed professionally, guests may experience occasional construction noise during their stay.

Whelk Come Inn to your south Tybee beach vacation. This vintage-era Tybee cottage welcomes you home with two bedrooms, plus a bonus room for kids, a fenced yard, and a cute outdoor patio with twinkle lights to set the mood for a good time on Tybee. Located just a block and a half from the famous South end main beach and an easy walk to restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, this sweet little home will be a perfect fit for a fun beach getaway with family or friends. Step up into this cozy cottage that has a front sun-room that is bright and inviting and includes a sleeper sofa and a flat-screen TV. The home has been remodeled, but still features original finishes in the bedrooms, with wood-paneled walls and a charming historic feel. The two bedrooms are each furnished with a Queen Size bed, and both have wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. The bathroom connects the bedrooms with a walk-in shower, each with its access door. There is a bonus room furnished with little kid-sized twin bunk beds, perfect for the youngest members of your crew.

To the back of the house are the kitchen and the eating area. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a large serving/breakfast bar, perfect for entertaining while preparing evening meals. The breakfast bar has seating for 4, and the dining table has room to seat 6 comfortably. The back door from the kitchen leads to a lovely patio with a gas grill and an outdoor dining table for 6. The detached utility room includes a full-size washer and a dryer and an additional bathroom with a walk-in shower - perfect for rinsing off after a long day at the beach. Bring your bikes or rent some while you are here; it is the best way to see the island! This home is ideally located between 18th Street beach access and back river beach access at Inlet Avenue, which is a perfect place to stroll the shoreline at sunset, searching for the ideal whelk. There is parking for up to 2 vehicles. Wifi is available. This home is not pet-friendly. 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 not pet friendly. City of Tybee Island Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Permit #STR2021-00735

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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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling 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: 856 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
1958

Frequently asked questions

How close is Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach! to the airport?

This vacation home is 54.5 mi (101-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach! to the beach?

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

Does Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach! to downtown Tybee Island?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Tybee Island.

Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Great little place

Great location and the house was clean. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Tybee Cottage

Loved the quaintness of the place! We will definitely come back! It was so close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

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

Great location and rental

This was a great rental. The location was ideal, as I did not have a car. Was convenient and quiet. The house is a nice beach house, with a good layout as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beth S.

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

Excellent location, comfy stay for 2 -4

Cute historical home. It was comfortable, clean and just the right size for 2 to 4. It is located at a wonderful spot to access the beach, AJ's for a sunset and fresh seafood and the shops and pier.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Such a great home & location!

The only thing wrong with our stay was that it wasn’t longer! The home was in a fantastic area, within walking distance to the beach and the strip! The home was clean, cozy, welcoming and just perfect for our family. We will definitely be reserving another trip at the Whelk Come Inn in Tybee!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tera B.

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

Pleasant

Precious old house with private yard. Perfect for our little family to unwind for a week. We will seek out this property for a future visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjory K.

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

This place has it all!

Perfectly appointed and adorable bungalow. Side yard with patio, grill and separate laundry/bathroom-house added to the space. Wonderful kitchen area. The owners thought of everything to make this place perfect for a week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

3rd time

We love this cottage, it was our third time there. It wasn't as clean this time, and we reported some damage we found.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

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

So relaxed

Football field away from 3 entrances to the beach. No need to pay for street parking for the fun parts. Loved the stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Most favorite vacation home ever!

Everything about this house is super cute- so clean, vintage style, all in family, including teenagers, absolutely loved their stay here. The “shed” holds the washer/dryer and also has a toilet and shower that my husband used. It was so handy having that extra space. Small yard and patio perfect for playing games and eating/grilling outside. Location was perfect for walking to beach and restaurants. Nice, quiet street. Will definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

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

Great surprise! Loved the ‘extras’!

This is an amazingly comfortable house with a fantastic kitchen! This allowed us to easily cook a meal or two & make use of the grill & back patio. We were pleasantly surprised by some of the unexpected extras- beach chairs, body boards, and cooler for a day trip to the beach at Tybee! The location near Forsyth Park was nice for morning & evening walks. Easily walkable to dining, shopping, & church. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julie McBrayer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Good stay bad floor in bathroom.

Floor in bathroom is very weak and cracking around toilet. Needs work now. Looks like it .has been painted over to conceal bad wood. Everything else was very good for the price paid would stay here again if that was tepaired.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laura P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

A little too "rustic" for the price

This home is very old and outdated, was not clean at all upon arrival. Bad smell the whole time. It's dark and closed floor plan with unfinished concrete floors. Mosquitos were flying around in the home the whole trip. We got eaten alive even though we made sure to close the doors quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Katelin M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Quaint But Needs An Update

Check in was easy, even though we were reached out to the day after about our place being ready via text. The layout itself is a bit odd, but it didn’t bother us. The bathroom in the floor is very very weak, and needs replacing immediately. I did reach out to the rental agency. It looks painted over and the paint is already weathering away. Husband spotted a nail popped up in the bathroom as well. We wore shoes when we ventured in that room. The bunkbeds were a hit with our kids. Some of our linens did have some yellow permanent staining but you could tell they had been laundered. Location was awesome, we walked to the beach most of the time but to get around town we rented from the golf cart pros. One of the cabinets glass windows were missing in the kitchen. There’s a keurig, silverware, cups, etc. The home is on a small lot and we could see our neighbors very closely when they mowed. I wish there was a curtain on the front door window for privacy. The neighborhood is quiet during the day. I do think there should be an handrail on the steps for older visitors. We received a nice welcome tote from the rental agency. Overall, this place is very promising and has the basics of what you need. A place to stay (for singles, couples, or small family) for a couple of nights for a great price. It has a lot of potential and I loved the vintage aspects. It just needs a little updating and TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Beach fun!

Yay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn F.

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

Perfect rental for families with small kids

This property was even better than advertised. The kitchen and overall space was perfect for families with small children and the outside shower and laundry facilities were so nice! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

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

Great stay

Stay was great, everything we needed was there. Close to beach, river, and places to eat. Never had to use our truck once.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Vacation

Two day vacation was worth every penny
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation in Tybee

The house is really old but very clean. The beds were comfortable with nice tvs to watch. There is missing curtains and neighbors can see in the house. You cannot turn the ac lower than 70 so running the fans is a must. The sink and shower back up in use so you need to use each quickly. It was nice to have a shower outside and plenty of towels, so everyone could rinse off before entering the house. I loved that we were walking distance to the beach and to town. This is a true beach house. We would rent it again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

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

Location, location, location!

Walking distance to the beach and off street parking! A vintage cottage with tons of charm and very comfortable surroundings. Well stocked kitchen and lovely outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Rustic Beauty!

I absolutely loved this place. I will be honest, it is not going to be for everyone. It is updated, but an old cottage. So if you're used to the Marriott or something like that, it may not be your cup of tea. But the charm is exactly what I loved about it. It reminded me of my grandmother and great-aunt's home with the hardwood floors and old school metal door knobs. It is clean and cozy and the kids loved the bunk beds. The location is awesome. It's 1 1/2 blocks from 3 separate boardwalks. One to the Atlantic, one where the Atlantic meets the inlet and one on the inlet. There are restaurants and shops within walking distance. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bert H.

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

Great spot!

We’ll stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Great house near the beach!

We had a great time at this cozy house. It was easy walking distance to the beach, convenience store, restaurants, and coffee shop, and the house is clean and comfortable and adorable. Look forward to staying again next time we're in Tybee!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kate d.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seb F.

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

Quaint Tybee Beach Cottave

Fantastic stay on tybee. The house is well located close to shops bars restaurants and the beach. We’ll maintained and fully equipped house. Perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

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