Beach side of Butler, Private Lane and Beach Access. Quiet and Cozy.

Tybee Island, Georgia
$753 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Skipjack Cottage, a serene and hidden gem tucked away in the heart of Tybee Island. Located on the beach side of Butler Avenue, this charming retreat sits quietly on a private lane that leads to a path right over the dunes and onto the beach. From there, it is a short stroll to the Tybee Beach Pier and Pavilion.

With wide wraparound porches, cozy gathering spaces, and the charm of old Tybee, Skipjack Cottage invites you to slow down, relax, and enjoy island living at its best.

Skipjack is a genuine slice of old Tybee with modern comforts.

The main living area is on the second floor. Porches wrap around the house on the south and east sides. In addition to the kitchen, dinning and living rooms, there are three bedrooms: one with a king bed, and two with queens. There are two full bathrooms upstairs.

All of the upstairs bedrooms have doors that open onto the porch, and old building technique for cross ventilation prior to air conditioning. But don't worry, central cooling and heating now provide year round comfort!

On the ground floor are two bedrooms, one featuring a full bed, and one that has a twin with a trundle. The downstairs bedrooms share a jack & jill bathroom with a large shower.

*It is important to note that there is no internal staircase to the first floor. All access to the first floor bedrooms and living area is through external staircases and doors. *

The well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals: microwave, oven, gas range, dishwasher, refrigerator with filtered water and ice maker, and your choice of regular drip coffee maker or Keurig. We provide you a starter portion of coffee and fixings for when you arrive as well. If cooking isn't on your agenda, you're just a short stroll from many of Tybee's best restaurants.

The porches and downstairs play space may be the Skipjack's best feature. Upstairs, receiving the morning light from the east, and then rays all day as the sun arcs south, the porches are expansive and inviting with seating for playing games, snacks and cocktails, or just lounging with a book and no particular place to go, this is what you came to Tybee to find.

Under the house there is a ping-pong table, beach equipment and cart, gas grill, laundry room with washer, dryer, and drying rack, and plenty of space to play if you are bringing younger members of the family.

When you are ready, all you have to do is saunter down the gravel lane to the beach. And when you return, you can slip down the jasmine arbor on the side of the house to the outdoor shower to rinse off before you head in for lunch, a nap, a cocktail, whatever! Its your vacation!

*This house is ideal for 8 guests. It can accommodate 10, but the 5th bedroom, one of the two downstairs, is a twin with a twin trundle. Kids will enjoy the space, but it may not be suitable or ideal for all adults.*

We hope you choose to enjoy your time away at our house here on Tybee. Skipjack is waiting for you.

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Parking for two (2) vehicles in the driveway.

No RV's are allowed at Short Term Rentals on Tybee Island.

It is difficult to rent golf carts at this address. It is the beach side of Butler which puts it across Highway 80. Golf carts are not allowed on Highway 80. Therefor most places won't rent to guests. However, you are so close to just about everything you came to Tybee for, you really won't need one.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1700 Sq Ft (158 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Table Tennis Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Natasha S.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    Loved staying here. Lots of places for family to gather inside and out. Would go back.

  • Jay S.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    This was our second stay at skipjack Cottage. We love the five bedrooms that gives each member of our family their own room. Our favorite feature of the house is that it has everything you need for the beach the wagon the chairs some beach toys. We love the outdoor spaces the screened-in porch is great for night in the front porch with the swing is great during the day to watch people and just enjoy the day and read a book. The down stairs outdoor area which is located under the house has a ping pong table and other entertainment items. Our family loves to cook for each other the kitchen gets a little cramped but it has everything you need. We found room to park 4 cars. The only thing we found that don't work is the built-in ice maker and the ice maker in the freezer doesn't keep up.

  • Sally S.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Our stay was delightful. We are a family group of 7 ranging in ages from 14-81. The cottage was spacious and offered plenty of area for privacy as well as large-enough areas for the entire group to gather. The location is quite convenient to mainstream Tybee but also far enough from the intense crowds. The walk to the beach through the dunes was very easy—even for the 81 year-old!

  • L B.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    We’ve stayed here several times now - great spot for a chill week at the beach with our family!

  • Vicki M.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    We were at Tybee for the St. Patrick's Heritage Parade. Great location!! Enjoyed the porch and games for all.Beds were very comfortable. Thanks!! Vicki

  • Laura B.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Wonderful stay at Skipjack cottage. The location was perfect, close to restaurants and steps to beach access. We had a family of 5 and had plenty of room and then some. We will surely book another trip.

  • Leslie M.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    We had a great Thanksgiving at Skipjack cottage. Had rooms for everyone. It was nice to walk the beach and visit the local light house. We also took historical tours in Savanna. Would enjoy coming back.

  • Shprinzy K.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    The house is beautiful with plenty of room for everyone. Its just a short walk to breakfast, or the shops which ever your pleasure. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you Matthew for such an amazing beach house!

  • Linda O.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Only bad thing was we lost power with the hurricane half our group went home. It was very hot and humid.

  • bruce q.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    More than enough room here. easy walk to beach, stores , restaurants.. Nice area to hang out, play , cook under cottage. No complaints here..

  • Deborah O.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    This property was perfect. Will be reserving a week for next summer. Definitely recommend staying here.

  • John W.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    House was great. Owner easy to contact. Great location.

  • Anthony P.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    Beautifully updated and decorated historic house with a short level walk to a private path to the beach. Plenty of space, with comfortable large porches, including one screened-in, and a lower level play space. Tybee Island is a fun place with a laid back vibe, and this house makes the stay magical and charmed.

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$753+
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