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Flips Flop c1926! Back River partial water view. Pet-Friendly! TWO Porches!

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Welcome to "Flips" Flop House c1926! Fully restored historic Tybee beach cottage! View of Back River from front porch! Full of vintage charm & details!

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Front porch. View of Back River from here!
Distance view of great screened in side porch!
Floor plan
Welcome to "Flips" Flop circa 1926! Fully restored historic Tybee beach cottage! View of Back River from front porch! Full of vintage charm & details!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Tybee Island Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • North Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Flips Flop c1926! Back River partial water view. Pet-Friendly! TWO Porches!

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Flips Flop House is pet-friendly! A wonderfully-restored historic Tybee beach cottage with authentic antique fixtures and historic designation of Tybee Island Historical Society Preservation Award! A true Tybee gem! Sleeps 10..

LIVING ROOM FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS, BEAUTIFUL CHANDELIER AND COMFORTABLE SEATING (2 SOFAS!). A BRICK (NON-WORKING) FIREPLACE. LARGE FLATSCREEN TV MOUNTED ABOVE FIREPLACE. ROOMS ARE PAINTED A SUNNY YELLOW THROUGHOUT AND ALL BEDROOMS HAVE CEILING FANS AND BRIGHT, BEACHY LINENS AND DÉCOR!
FRENCH DOORS OPEN FROM LIVING AREA INTO DINING ROOM WHICH FEATURES AN OVAL DINING TABLE; SEATING FOR 8. WONDERFUL CHINA CABINET. DINING ROOM LEADS INTO THE KITCHEN WITH OPEN SHELVING AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. *NOTE: HIGH CABINETS IN KITCHEN; STEP STOOL PROVIDED IN LAUNDRY AREA TO ACCESS CABINETS. .KITCHEN IS SMALL AND COZY LEADING INTO A SITTING AREA FEATURING 2 DAYBEDS WITH TRUNDLES (4 TWINS). (NO DOOR SEPARATING THIS ROOM FROM KITCHEN; CURTAIN BETWEEN THE 2 ROOMS). THIS AREA INCLUDES A SMALL FLATSCREEN TV. GREAT AREA FOR KIDS PLAY AND NAPPING!
FIRST BEDROOM - KING-SIZE BED WITH SMALL FLATSCREEN TV, CEILING FAN AND FRENCH DOORS OPENING ONTO THE AWESOME SIDE SCREENED PORCH! HALL BATH FEATURES BLACK/WHITE TILE WITH BLACK/WHITE/GREEN COLOR SCHEME. THIS IS A FULL BATH WITH SHOWER.
SECOND BEDROOM - QUEEN BED. SECOND FULL BATHROOM FEATURES THE SAME BLACK/WHITE/GREEN COLOR SCHEME AS THE FIRST AND INCLUDES A TUB (ONE SHOWER HAS HANDHELD AND NOT OVERHEAD SHOWERHEAD).
THIRD BEDROOM - A QUEEN-SIZE BED WITH FUN, BEACHY DÉCOR AND FLATSCREEN TV.
ALL 3 QUEEN BEDROOMS HAVE FRENCH DOORS OPENING TO THE SCREENED-IN SIDE PORCH. SPACIOUS LAUNDRY ROOM. GAS GRILL AND A WONDERFUL OUTDOOR SHOWER WITH HOT AND COLD WATER (PERFECT FOR SHOWERING OFF BEACH SAND AND SALTWATER BEFORE HEADING INDOORS!) AND A NEWLY-CONSTRUCTED BIKE RACK!
SIDE YARD BESIDE DRIVEWAY (ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF HOUSE FROM THE SIDE SCREENED PORCH AND OUTDOOR SHOWER) FEATURES A GREAT SIDE GARDEN WITH HERON STATUARY; GORGEOUS!
HOUSE FEATURES WONDERFUL FRONT AND SIDE PORCHES WITH AMPLE, COMFY SEATING! THE SIDE PORCH IS SCREENED IN AND THE PERFECT PLACE FOR ENJOYING COCKTAILS IN THE EVENING. PARTIAL VIEW OF BACK RIVER FROM FRONT PORCH!
PARKING FOR 2 VEHICLES IN THE DRIVEWAY.
PERFECT LOCATION: 4 BLOCKS TO ALLEY 3 (THE MAIN BOAT AND KAYAK LAUNCH AREA) THE BACK RIVER FISHING PIER AND 1 BLOCK FROM AJ'S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT!
NOTE: AJ'S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT OVERFLOW PARKING LOT IS LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET IN FRONT OF "FLIPS" FLOP HOUSE. YOU'RE IN THE QUIET BACK RIVER DISTRICT OF THE ISLAND, YET CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!

NO BEACH TOWELS OR BEACH GEAR PROVIDED
CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
COMPLIMENTARY SAMPLE OF MERMAID MORNING BLISS COFFEE; A SPECIAL PERK FOR ALL MERMAID COTTAGES GUESTS!
COMPLIMENTARY WIFI.
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: MUST BE 25 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT THIS PROPERTY.

ALL PET FRIENDLY HOMES REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL PET FEE. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR PETS!

PARTY POOPER ALERT:*NO PARTIES OR EVENTS AT THIS PROPERTY*
EVENTS (WEDDINGS, PARTIES, ETC.) ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY OF OUR HOMES. HOME OCCUPANCY IS STATED AND YOU CANNOT HAVE GUESTS OVER THIS OCCUPANCY LIMIT.


5% Discount for Military, Educators, AAA and AARP
Longer minimum stay (up to 7 nights) may be required during certain times of the year including Holidays and our Summer Season.
Ask us about Special Off-Season rates!

STVR License #STR2025-0730

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

About the area

Tybee Island

Located in Tybee Island, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tybee Island Beach and Tybee National Wildlife Refuge, while Tybee Post Theater and Battery Garland are cultural highlights. Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Tybee Island Marine Science Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mid Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • North Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Sugar Shack - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Flips Flop c1926! Back River partial water view. Pet-Friendly! TWO Porches! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Flips Flop c1926! Back River partial water view. Pet-Friendly! TWO Porches!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Flips Flop c1926! Back River partial water view. Pet-Friendly! TWO Porches!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Flips Flop c1926! Back River partial water view. Pet-Friendly! TWO Porches! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and South Beach. Back River Beach and Mid Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mermaid Cottages, Tybee Island, GA

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