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Comfy for 2 - SLEEP NUMBER BED - Rockers - Short Walk to Beach - FREE PARKING

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A covered porch with white chairs and a view of trees and a house in the background.
A two-story building with large windows, surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a sofa with a colorful fish pattern, a television, and a bookshelf.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a blue countertop.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a double sink, and two red bar stools.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Tybee Island Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mid 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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfy for 2 - SLEEP NUMBER BED - Rockers - Short Walk to Beach - FREE PARKING

UPSTAIRS / The tastefully-decorated newly-renovated, Tybee Time apartment has a complete kitchen with stainless appliances combined with the attractive living area that features a full sized sleeper sofa for a plus one. This bed is not suitable for anyone over 6'. Two barrel-shaped, comfortable red sitting chairs are made for relaxing, reading or watching television, which has DVD capabilities. The bedroom accommodates a queen size Sleep Number bed with adjustable firmness mattress. A spacious closet with shelves, suitcase stand and coat racks provide plenty of space for clothing and personal items. The screened porch has two comfortable red rocking chairs that are just right for a relaxing finish to your day in the sun. An energy efficient, ultra quiet Mitsubishi heat pump AC/heat unit offers plenty of heat during cold months and plenty of cold air conditioning in the summer. Ceiling fans inside and on the porch gently move the air as well.

This apartment is just right for a couple or a couple with a small child or two adults and a close friend who doesn't mind sleeping on the sleeper sofa. The downstairs apartment may also be rented to allow for plenty of room for family and friends.

On the south facing wall is an incredibly beautiful ocean life mural designed and painted by world renowned artist Mary Jane Volkmann who was assisted by owner Cathy J. Sakas. On the front of the cottage the sassy Octopus watches over her Lair.

Our nightly rates vary with the seasons and include a two-night minimum, plus hotel/motel taxes & fees (see rates). Discounted weekly and monthly rentals are also available.

Enjoy Tybee’s sand, waves, and sun from your own comfortable, adorable, affordable, beach-chic yet tastefully decorated cottage apartment that has all the amenities! You'll just love it!

IF THIS APARTMENT IS ALREADY RESERVED FOR THE DATES YOU WANT, PLEASE RESERVE THE DOWNSTAIRS APARTMENT LISTED AS PROPERTY # 3910476.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are always welcome at the Octopus Lair

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Events

No events allowed

STRICTLY PROHIBITED

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoke OUTSIDE only please

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 474746vb
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
Note from host: STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tybee Island

Located on a river, this apartment is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tybee Island Beach and Coligny Beach. Tybee Arts Center and Tybee Island Marine Science Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mid Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • North Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfy for 2 - SLEEP NUMBER BED - Rockers - Short Walk to Beach - FREE PARKING pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfy for 2 - SLEEP NUMBER BED - Rockers - Short Walk to Beach - FREE PARKING?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfy for 2 - SLEEP NUMBER BED - Rockers - Short Walk to Beach - FREE PARKING on 5 January 2027 start from NZ$419, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Comfy for 2 - SLEEP NUMBER BED - Rockers - Short Walk to Beach - FREE PARKING?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfy for 2 - SLEEP NUMBER BED - Rockers - Short Walk to Beach - FREE PARKING?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfy for 2 - SLEEP NUMBER BED - Rockers - Short Walk to Beach - FREE PARKING?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Comfy for 2 - SLEEP NUMBER BED - Rockers - Short Walk to Beach - FREE PARKING located?

Located in South Beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach and Mid Beach. Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and South Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 290 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Thank You, Darren, We are delighted you all enjoyed your stay on beautiful Tybee Island and that you found my Cottage of the Octopus Lair to your liking! Please come back and stay longer.😎 Wishing You All a Fabulous Completion to Your Summer and to 2026! 🥂Cheers!🥂 ✨Cathy✨ Cathy J Sakas, Owner Cottage of the Octopus Lair
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay at The Lair.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean and a great location. Great for one traveler. Enjoyed the porch and the comfy bed!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Thank You, Colleen! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay on beautiful Tybee Island in my cozy, comfy, beach-chic Cottage of the Octopus Lair! Please come back and stay longer! Best wishes, Cathy Cathy J Sakas, Owner Cottage of the Octopus Lair
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was really cute and clean. Very close to stores and beach. Comfy bed. The host gave detailed information and was very friendly. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, clean and comfortable and good location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Thank You, Karen, It was a pleasure to have you all as guests. Please come back and stay longer. 😎 You are welcome any time! Warm regards, Cathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was actually much nicer than the pictures originally made us believe- so clean, such a fun and comfy space, and really well designed. Wonderfully close to the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location. Very responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank You, Kristine! You are welcome back any time! Cheers Cathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for exploring Tybee and Savannah. Host was easy to reach and prompt with replies. Apartment had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay in cozy apartment and the rocking chairs on the porch were really nice touch. Cathy was great with communicating with us. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
Thank You, Crystal, I'm so glad you all had a great time on Tybee and in my Lair! You all are welcome back anytime! Cheers! Cathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for 2 people. Since it's the 2nd floor the AC unit had a really hard time keeping the space cool during our stay in July. There are ceiling fans in the main living areas (bedroom and kitchen/living area). Also, don't bring Keurig coffee pods. Bring coffee grounds, or your own Keurig too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2026
Thank You, Jennifer, I'm delighted you all enjoyed your stay in the beach-chic upstairs apartment of my comfy, cozy Cottage of the Octopus Lair on beautiful Tybee Island! Please come back and stay longer! Wishing You a Lovely Completion to Your Summer! Cathy Cathy J Sakas, Owner Cottage of the Octopus Lair I
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, cute place and clean.Great weather and nice neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thank You for Choosing My Lair, Jacob! I'm delighted you all had a great time on Tybee and in my Lair. Please come back and stay longer.😎 Wishing You a Fantastic Completion to 2025! Cheers! Cathy Cathy J Sakas, Owner Cottage of the Octopus Lair
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and very quaint.walking distance to a lot of places every one was very nice friendly. I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2025
Thank You, Pam! I appreciated you all choosing my Lair for your Terrific Tybee Time! Please come back and stay longer! :) Wishing You All a Fabulous Completion to Your Year! Cathy Cathy J. Sakas, Owner Cottage of the Octopus Lair Tybee Island, Georgia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cathy was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions I had. Had a wonderful overall experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2026
Thank You, Matt, I'm so glad you all had a Terrific Tybee Time and that you enjoyed my Cottage of the Octopus Lair. Please come back and stay longer. Wishing You All a Fabulous Spring! Cathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome! Came up from Florida for our 4th Tybee Pirate Fest! This special place is always makes great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Thank You, Anne & Tom! It's always a pleasure having you all stay in my Lair! I expect to see you again next year for Pirate's Fest! Wishing You All a Grand Completion to 2025 and an Even Better 2026!' Cheers! Cathy Cathy J Sakas, Owner Cottage of the Octopus Lair
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute place in great location

We really enjoyed place - thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very cute and comfortable unit. Great communication with owner. Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Thank You, Sandra! I'm so glad you all enjoyed your stay in my Lair on beautiful Tybee Island! Please come back and stay longer! I hope to see you all again soon! Best regards, Cathy Cathy J. Sakas, Owner Cottage of the Octopus Lair
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location close to the beach.Essentials are available and functioning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tybee sisters trip

We had a wonderful stay. Property was well equipped and had everything we needed. It was easy to get to and from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank You, Kim! I'm so glad you all found my Cottage of the Octopus Lair to be convenient and comfortable for your Terrific Tybee Time! Please come back and stay longer! Best, Cathy Cathy J Sakas, Owner Cottage of the Octopus Lair
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

"First time at Tybee.. great time!

Nice place.. great host very satisfied
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tybee getaway

Cathy’s lair was very clean and comfortable to hang out at when we were not out and about. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

so lovely!

everything was perfect and couldn’t ask for a better location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location Building down the street is busy and noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good little stay

A great location and good communication with host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2023
Thank You, Charity! Please come back to my Lair any time!!! Cheers! Cathy

About the host

Hosted by Cathy J. Sakas

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Cathy J. Sakas is a well-known regional coastal naturalist specializing in tropical and sub-tropical marine and terrestrial habitats. In other words, she loves the nature of the southeast coast and thinks the barrier islands of Georgia are the most beautiful in the world! After landing in Savannah in 1970 to attend Armstrong State University, Cathy eventually ended up on Tybee in the early 90's and rented the downstairs of the house that she would later name Cottage of the Octopus Lair. Cathy's landlady had told her that she would never sell the house, but after a year of seeing how much Cathy enjoyed and cared for the cottage, the landlady wanted her to have it. As soon as Cathy purchased the Lair she surprised her former landlady with a dozen red roses in appreciation. A few years before purchasing the Lair on a trip to Africa, Cathy met world-class award-winning artist Mary Jane Volkmann and they stayed close friends from then on even though a half a world apart. In 2005 Mary Jane moved her family from Namibia back to the US to Gainesville, Florida and very soon thereafter came to visit Cathy on Tybee. Mary Jane took one look at the Lair's south facing wall and the wheels began to turn. Over the Fourth of July week of 2005 Cathy and Mary Jane spent seven days from sun up to sun down working from scaffolding to draw and paint the coquettish fish, sassy octopus, impish seahorse and magnificent pink jelly creating the landmark ocean life mural that adorns the south-facing wall. A local television station documented the progress each evening on their news broadcast. Cathy and Mary Jane are planning to make more art at the Lair, so stay tuned for that event!

Why they chose this property

When I first rented the Lair I immediately saw the potential it had. I just loved the coziness of it and the layout. As soon I bought it I made renovations and added my own personal touches using the beauty of nature. I enjoy the outdoors so much that the screened front porch literally became my office. I wrote the scripts for my two natural history series, Coastal Naturalist, for Georgia Public Television on that porch in the rocking chairs and have written several more papers and programs there too. For years Little Green Herons raised their chicks in a nest in the top of one of the palms and I watched their progress each day until they fledged. How wonderful to see them venture out on the long fronds and then finally take their first unsteady flights!

What makes this property unique

Living on Tybee has been such a great joy. I like to run and walk and since the beach is only a few minutes from my doorstep, I take advantage of it. There is nothing like taking a walk in the morning to see the sun rise like a bright orange ball out of the ocean. I appreciate all that nature has to offer and seeing the stars reflected in the ocean's surface and the moon rise out of the ocean are pretty spectacular events too. Of course the pelicans flying just above the waves is a phenomenal sight to see and watching ghost crabs scurry into their burrows in the dunes is always intriguing. I love eating at the restaurants on Tybee because most have open-air seating, so I can continue enjoying nature while I dine in comfort.

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