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Tranquility on Back River Beach | Pool Access

Holiday home with a hot tub, steps from Tybee Island Beach

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common Space

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Tranquility on Back River Beach | Pool Access

Welcome to Serenity at the Sea

Look for the cheerful blue house on the Back River Beach to know that you've arrived at Serenity at the Sea! Tucked away on the enviable back-river side of the island, this inviting ground-level unit is a dream among Tybee vacation rentals for anyone who wants to lounge in an Adirondack chair while taking in the ocean breeze. Back River Beach shows off a quieter side of Tybee where guests can enjoy brushstroke sunsets, tame waves, and frequent dolphin sightings! This is also an amazing spot for launching kayaks or boards in the gentle waters off of Tybee.

Capable of accommodating up to four guests, Serenity at the Sea is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit offering direct beach access and a welcoming coastal atmosphere. The unit's spacious layout, beach-inspired colors, and enviable location make it one of the best choices for those looking for vacation rentals on Tybee Island, GA. Located on the ground level of a two-unit home, this private retreat offers access to the lower level.

Relaxed Coastal Living

Serenity at the Sea is a fully modern retreat with a pristine interior and magazine-worthy exterior. Once inside, you'll find an open layout with a full kitchen and an inviting living room. A dining table with seating for four provides the perfect spot for shared meals or morning coffee before heading to the beach. The kitchen boasts sleek stainless steel appliances, allowing you to cook to your heart's desire with your own oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and dishwasher. A vertical washer/dryer is also located nearby.

The living room has been freshly updated with new, comfortable furnishings, creating the perfect spot to relax and enjoy your favorite shows on the wall-mounted smart TV.

Step outside for a breath of fresh air and enjoy the charming patios, featuring Adirondack chairs, a charcoal grill, and a relaxing hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a day at the beach. Surrounded by lush, bushy palms, the space feels like your own private resort. Best of all, the sandy shoreline is just steps away, offering the ultimate coastal escape.

Serenity at the Sea features a main bedroom with a king bed and a full en-suite bathroom tucked behind a sliding barn door. A cozy bunk room is also available to accommodate additional guests. This unit includes all of the modern amenities needed for comfort, such as heating, air conditioning, television, ample outdoor lighting, and private parking for one vehicle.

Your Tybee Island Escape

Serenity at the Sea truly lives up to its name for guests seeking a peaceful Tybee retreat directly on the island's back river. While this slice of Tybee is every bit as beautiful as the more “touristy” spots, it offers a sense of hidden charm that many visitors love. Often called Tybee's “secret beach,” Back River Beach features wide stretches of soft sand and gentle waves. Its proximity to Highway 80 also makes it a convenient choice for travelers planning a day trip to nearby Savannah.

A visit to the Tybee Island Light Station and Museum is a classic choice that helps visitors fall in love with this barrier island near Savannah. Located on Meddin Drive near the Savannah River entrance, Tybee's famed lighthouse has stood tall since 1736. It's both the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia. Visitors can spend a day touring the lighthouse and surrounding grounds to experience a glimpse of a lighthouse keeper's life.

Other top Tybee Island attractions include the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, Fort Pulaski National Monument, the Tybee Post Theatre, and the island's three main beaches—North, Mid, and South. For those hoping to stay active during their Tybee Island vacation, there are countless options for ocean kayaking, biking, and beach hikes. While guests often spot dolphins near Back River Beach, there are also opportunities to join day cruises for an up-close look at Georgia's playful dolphins.

Tybee Island is also a great place to celebrate seasonal and cultural events. While the annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest is the island's biggest draw every October, the rest of the year brings fun celebrations like the Beach Bum Parade, Tybee Turtle Trot, Independence Day fireworks, and the Labor Day Beach Bash.

Occupancy: 4
Living area: Brand-new sofa and chairs, smart TV
Kitchen: Fully equipped with cooking essentials
Dining: Table with seating for 4
Bedroom 1: King bed, en suite full bathroom
Additional sleeping space: Bunk room
Outdoor access: Lower patio with Adirondack chairs, charcoal grill, hot tub, and direct beach access (lower patio access only)
Laundry: In unit
Parking: Off-street for 1 vehicle only
Special amenities: Ping pong table, cornhole, 2 bikes
Additional Information To Note:

Southern Belle Pool

Our guests have access to our beautiful, heated pool that is located on Tybee Island. For our Savannah properties it is a scenic 25-minute drive through Wilmington and Whitemarsh Island, taking you over the Savannah River Delta onto Tybee Island.

Guests with Pets

If you would like to bring along your dog(s) during your stay, we do have some pet-friendly properties allowing up to 2 dogs and the total weight cannot exceed 50lbs for a pet fee of $130. This notice is not an indication the home you are currently viewing is pet-friendly.

Long-Term Stays

For our long-term stays, 30 days or more, we require a deposit and our office will reach out to you for details. For 60 days or more long-term stays, we require an additional clean.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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

No 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

About the area

Tybee Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. Fort Screven and Battery Garland are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Island Miniature Golf and Games and Savannah Bend Marina. Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Tybee Island Marine Science Center are also worth visiting.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Back River Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 33 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wet Willie's - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquility on Back River Beach | Pool Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Tranquility on Back River Beach | Pool Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquility on Back River Beach | Pool Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquility on Back River Beach | Pool Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquility on Back River Beach | Pool Access located?

Located in South Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-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).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Serenity at the Sea. Perfect walking distance to beach and places to eat. The apartment was clean. However, the listing was very misleading. From the pictures and description you are lead to believe it is the whole house with a great screened in porch and perfect views. It is not an entire house, it is the bottom level of a house and there are zero views other than dunes. We would still stay here again, just wish the listing didn’t have us believing we were getting the whole house vs the ground floor of a home. Also, the king bed is very uncomfortable and uneven (head of the bed is lower than foot).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The living area was very small. In the pictures it show chairs looking at the fireplace. If you actually set up the chairs that way to enjoy the fireplace you can't use the door to get in and out. You have to move the chairs every time you want to leave. The kitchen was very small because of a massive oversized cabinet. The bed was very uncomfortable. My wife had to sleep in the kids room because of her back hurting so much. The out side sitting area was very loud and uncomfortable due to the house upstairs A/C units. I wish the listing was more clear that you are staying in a renovated basement. The only windows to look out were in the kids room and the master bedroom that looked at a wall and the house next door. The A/C units do not keep the place cool. Luckily we packed our own fan and used a fan that was provided to attempt to keep cool at night. We keep our house at home at 72. The lowest you can go at Serenity at the Sea is 70 and never got that cool. Other than one spider in the bathroom the unit was clean. Location was nice. Easy walk to the pool, restaraunts, and beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs.Coble

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the direct access to the beach right next to the private drive. I can't speak to peak season activity but we only saw a few people use the Inlet beach access point during our stay. The views from the beach were stunning and the beach felt very secluded which was perfect for us. As expected while visiting during the off season, not as many businesses kept regular hours but we were able to find places to eat. We would definitely recommend Pier 16 which is a mere 2 blocks walking distance from the condo. The condo is a tight fit but perfect for 2 adults and small children. The patio was lovely and they even provided a grill for us which we unfortunately didn't get to use. The space was well kept and there were extra amenities you don't normally find in other rentals. The only issue we had was that the washing machine door would stick and had to be pulled pretty hard to get it open, not a big deal at all. We would definitely go back and can't wait to visit Tybee again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Loved our stay

This place is cute and offers a lot of amenities. One thing we didn't realize until we received the check in instructions was that this is a downstairs apartment. Looking at the pictures, we assumed we would be in the upstairs and it never specifically says it's a downstairs or basement apartment in the description. The apartment was very nice and fit our needs well though. The kitchen is small with the table in the middle so having more than one person working in the kitchen at a time is a bit tight. I loved that the beach was a short walk away and the yard out side was small but pretty with palm trees and it has a hedge along the public beach access bordering the property so it makes it pretty private. There was no one else staying on the property while we were there although there is the upstairs apartment and another house attached to the one we stayed in. We loved the use of the two bicycles and used them a lot! We didn't get to use the kayaks that were there, although had we stayed more than 3 days we probably would have. There were several negatives. One being the keypad. The number 1 on the pad had to be punched super hard to make it work and sometimes we had to try the code several times before we were successful. Also the bed is comfy except it has a massive dip in the middle. I would definitely recommend this place to others although more than two people would be a tight fit in this apartment.
Patio with chairs and table off the kitchen
Master bedroom
Kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Southern Belle Vacation Rentals

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Southern Belle Vacation Rentals is a full service property management company dedicated to providing clients with great places to stay and friendly service. We're here to help and give advice on just about anything. Southern Belle Vacation Rentals is owned and operated by Summer and Walt Freeman who have combined their skills and grown Southern Belle into a thriving rental business. Our philosophy is to provide great service, desirable homes, and an overall “can do” attitude to guests and homeowners. To continue having a strong reputation for listening to our customers and exceeding their expectations, again and again. To ease stress by making trips as perfect as possible. Just bring a suitcase, a smile, and let us do the rest!

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