With a stay at this apartment in Tybee Island (South Beach), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Tybee Island Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Tybee Post Theater. .This apartment is 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Savannah State University and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Tybee Island Memorial Park.
Tybee Island Memorial Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Tybee Island Light Station and Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Mid Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Savannah Amtrak Station - 30 min drive
Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 94 min drive
Restaurants
The Crab Shack - 5 min drive
Fannies On The Beach - 4 min drive
Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - 2 min drive
Spanky's Beachside - 4 min drive
Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - 3 min drive
About this property
A Nice Place To Stay!
Starfish is located on the ground floor in the middle of paradise. You are within walking distance to everything you need. It is walk in ready for local beach life living!!! The sand is 400 steps away. It is only a 3 minute walk to the beach. Starfish a clean, comfortable, and affordable way to experience the local beach life. Come check us out for the weekend or stay for the week and really relax.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: This space has a queen and a sofa bed.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Starfish
Vrbo Property
Starfish Happy Place Tybee
Starfish / Happy Place Apartment
Starfish / Happy Place Tybee Island
Starfish / Happy Place Apartment Tybee Island
A Nice Place To Stay! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
This was a great place to stay on the north side of the island! There were several great places to eat nearby and it was just a few minutes to walk to the beach! The communication with Bonnie was excellent and her recommendations were fantastic! We hope it’s available for our next trip to Tybee.
Great location in the north end. Very clean. Beach is just 2 blocks away. Rent bikes or golf carts at the Sugar Shack one block away. We highly recommend the adjacent brewery for good company, food, beer, and entertainment.
Property was located close to everything we needed. We enjoyed our time there. Thank you.
Patricia G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
lisa h.
Apr 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Room was very nice and clean. My only problem was it was listed as being closer to the beach. The listing had it on the beachside of the highway but it was on the other side so we had to cross a 5 lane main road and walk almost 4 blocks to the public beach access.
My wife and I had a great experience. It’s centrally located on the island, so it’s just a short walk to a less crowded part of the beach. It’s also close to numerous bars and restaurants. We cook a lot, so it was great to have cooking utensils and cookware. It was a perfect stay and we look forward to coming back in the future.
Convenient and walkable to restaurants and stores. Loved that it was ground level. There's a lot of hustle and bustle during the day but very quiet at night. Bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Jennifer L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
James
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bonnie is a great host, she checks in on you. Beach access is just a block away. Place is very clean. This was our second year at this property.
James
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Wayne
Jul 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect place to stay. Very convenient to beach and restaurants. The owners are fantastic. Excellent communication. They are very attentive. I will visit again.
We enjoyed our stay here. It was nice to be able to walk to some of the restaurants, stores and beach. The Starfish was very clean and neat. Bonnie the host was so nice and quickly answered any questions that I had. I would highly recommend this.
Great spot. Clise to beach, pizza, icream and brewery. Host Bonnie was great. Kept in contact throughout visit. Gave recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed and made suggestions on where to eat and visit.
Bonnie’s location was clean and just as the description said. I had a little trouble with the app and I was able to get in touch with her quickly to be able to still check in. It’s a perfect little place for 1-2 people and I was able to walk/bike anywhere I wanted to go on the island.
Claire H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
April
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Earlier check in and later check out. Super great communication. The property was equipped with everything one would need for a comfortable stay
April
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kristi
Sep 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the perfect location for our weekend getaway. Clean, cozy and well stocked. The beach was a short walk. Bonnie is AMAZING! She kept us up to date on events going on while we were there. Will return!
My wife and I took a quick weekend getaway here at the Sunshine! Bonnie our host was awesome! Everything was as advertised and the location was close to the beach, restaurants, and stores. This was my wife’s first trip to Tybee and the beach was fantastic! Short 5 min. walk and not crowded at all! The ice cream shop across the street was a great way to cool off after a relaxing day in the water! We enjoyed our time and will definitely look to book again.