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Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach!

Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Tybee Island Beach

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Welcome to Whelk Come Inn, your vintage-era Tybee cottage retreat. Step into a cozy front sun-room with a sleeper sofa and flat-screen TV or unwind in the charming backyard patio with twinkle lights. This sweet home is just steps from South end main beach, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6856 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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!

Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Tybee Island Beach
Laundry facilities and gas grills are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers a fenced private garden and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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
On-site 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 that 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
1958

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. Tybee Post Theater and Battery Garland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Screven and Battery Brumby. Tybee Island Marine Science Center and Island Miniature Golf and Games are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Back River Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mid Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wet Willie's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sting Ray's Seafood Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach! located?

Located in South Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach, Back River Beach and South Beach. Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Mid Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Whelk Come Inn | Charming Cottage, Near Beach! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Laura P., United States

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Beach fun!

Yay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L., Fort CAMPBELL, KY

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

kate d.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

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