17th Street Inn

"In a word: no. Yes, the location is perfect, the AC worked well, and the décor is cute, but those are the only positives. The first bad sign was making the reservation. There's very little info--not even terms & conditions--available as you're completing the reservation. They make you pay 100% up front, then send you a follow-up email saying no refunds or credits under any circumstances and recommend you purchase travel insurance that costs as much as 2 or 3 nights at their "inn." LOL. More fool me for going through with purchasing our stay despite the lack of transparency on the reservation site. I'm feeling very fortunate our plans didn't need to change! When we arrived, we couldn't get into our room. We had been emailed a lockbox code but no idea which lockbox the code belonged to. We called the inn number, but no one picked up. They finally got back to us nearly half an hour later. The woman I spoke to was very sweet, but said she was in Atlanta?? Atlanta is nearly five hours away from Tybee. No matter how nice she was, the delay in response plus her literal absence made it very clear we were all on our own should we encounter another problem at the property. (Need more towels? Fresh set of sheets? TOO BAD.) They provide exactly one physical key with no other method to access your room. So if you're staying with a partner, the only way to come & go independently is to keep the key in the lockbox outside and have to futz with it each time you enter & exit. (The door itself did have an electronic number pad lock, which would have been great, but apparently it's not in use. Is it because it would be too much work to change the code between each reservation? Who knows!) The bed was not comfy. It felt firm at first, but became lumpy and mishapen after you had laid down for a little while. No idea why these other reviews say the beds are comfy unless some of the other rooms have different mattresses. Cheap, uncomfortable furniture everywhere. Very "got this on sale from Wayfair" vibes. There was a full kitchen, but not a full set of cookware and utensils. They don't provide pantry staples like cooking oil, which is fine! But the kitchen was otherwise too barebones to be functional even if you did bring all of your own ingredients. So yeah, skip this place unless you like to play it risky."

"I'm so happy with my stay at the 17th Street Inn! It is close to everything but tucked away so it's still peaceful. It's a quick walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops. I had great communication with our host. She was so sweet, very accommodating, and quick to respond. I loved my second story patio and the beautiful courtyard with outdoor showers to use after coming home from the beach. The kitchen was a great size for me and my husband and I really loved the bed. It was king sized and sooo comfy. Added to the blackout curtains I had the best night sleep I have had in awhile. I will definitely be booking again in the future!"

"Real cozy and quiet only a block from the water, ocean view from the front balcony, nice breeze up there too. It's a cute place with all the old house charm. Very nicely kept up. And renters were quick to communicate over any concerns. Also nicely lit common area outside to gather at night. You won't be disappointed with your stay. Better breeze and views if you can grab an upstairs room on the street side."

"I booked this Inn for a baby moon with my husband. This place is so much cuter in person! The location is just a short walk to the beach and the individual passcodes for each room add a sense of security and privacy. The hosts are very sweet and accommodating! I would recommend staying here to anyone visiting the island!"

"Overall, this was a charming and convenient place to stay on Tybee and I will certainly look to stay here when I come back. I booked my stay through AirBnB and stayed for a couple nights right before Christmas, when an unusually cold snap blew through. There were a couple of very minor issues that Jan was already working on fixing when I arrived. The 1-bedroom apartment I stayed in was very nicely appointed, with a very well-equipped kitchen, spacious and well-maintained bathroom, and a wonderful front porch that I didn't get to use due to the very cold conditions. Entry is easy but secure and access to the shops and beach is extremely convenient, just about a block away for both things. I really appreciated the great communication I got from the hosting team. I hope to come back soon!"