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Thirst N' Howl | Private Pool, Rooftop Deck, Walk to Beach!

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Thirst-N-Howl is a lively Tybee vacation rental in the Back River area where the Atlantic Ocean and Tybee River meet. Enjoy a private pool under live oaks, access to beaches, restaurants, and activities like kayaking or paddleboarding. With multiple living spaces on 4 floors including screened-in porches, rooftop deck with panoramic views of the island sunsets.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103430 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Thirst N' Howl | Private Pool, Rooftop Deck, Walk to Beach!

Welcome to Thirst N-Howl, a lively and spacious 4-bedroom, 4-bath Tybee Island vacation home perfectly situated in the popular Back River area where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Tybee River. This home offers the best of both worlds—just steps from two stunning beaches: a block toward the ocean for waves and fun, and a block the other way to the quieter, protected river beach.

Relax and unwind around your private heated pool, shaded by majestic live oaks and palms, with plenty of lounge chairs for soaking up the sun. Multiple outdoor showers and ample parking accommodate large groups easily.

On the second floor, you’ll find a living room, kitchen, dining room, one guest bedroom with both king-size and twin-size beds, and a full bath. A screened porch spans the length of the home—perfect for after-dinner card games or quiet moments.

The third floor boasts a second living room with a massive comfy couch and large TV, ideal for family gatherings. Here are two bedrooms: one guest room with a king bed and an en suite bath, and the primary suite featuring a king bed with a spacious bathroom including dual sinks, a walk-in tiled shower, and a spa tub. The third floor also includes a sleeping porch with triple bunk beds and additional beds—great for kids.

Located just a block from both the lively Atlantic Ocean beach and the serene Tybee River beach, you’re also a short walk to popular spots like A.J.’s Dockside for sunset margaritas or Alley 3 for kayaking and paddleboarding.

Book your stay at Thirst N-Howl today and experience the best of Tybee Island with luxury, space, and stunning views all in one incredible home!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,430 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

3288

About the neighborhood

Located in Tybee Island, this vacation home is in the city center and next to a golf course. Tybee Post Theater and Battery Garland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Screven and Battery Brumby. Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion 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 hiking and cycling.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Back River Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 33 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sting Ray's Seafood - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Thirst N' Howl | Private Pool, Rooftop Deck, Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thirst N' Howl | Private Pool, Rooftop Deck, Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thirst N' Howl | Private Pool, Rooftop Deck, Walk to Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thirst N' Howl | Private Pool, Rooftop Deck, Walk to Beach! located?

Located in the heart of Tybee Island, this golf vacation home is steps from Tybee Island Beach and Back River Beach. South Beach and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Thirst N' Howl | Private Pool, Rooftop Deck, Walk to Beach! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aleixa M.

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

Amazing house!

We had a wonderful experience with this house. It’s a beautiful property and we loved the roof deck and the pool. We ended up spending most of our time at the house because it was so great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful home for our group of 9! We loved the location, the pool, and all the amenities in the home. We did bring 2 32” TVs due to the bedrooms not having TVs which I had checked on. We also brought our Keurig, and you may want to bring a nice frying pan if you plan to cook. But the house was great with very comfy beds and amazing ceiling fans. The temperature in the house was great! The front porch, pool and roof top porch were awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Fun Beach Weekend

The house was amazing! There was plenty of room for everyone to have there own space. The rooftop nest had amazing views. Having the pool was a must when the beach got too hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Tybee Beach Chatham House

The lead in to the home is “ New private heated pool”. The pool heater was broken and had been broken for a while. BUT.. Candy at Tybee Vacation Rentals moved us the next morning to another property with a heated pool. She saved the week for all the kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

A short walk to the beach from a wonderful venue.

Had two master bedrooms with two large lounging areas. Porch was very enjoyable with plenty of seats and a table. Very large dining table seating eight with extra seating at two bars. Best of all, very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Great bachelorette

Such a great beach house!! The location is within walking distance to beach and so many restaurants close by. Tybee Turtle Transit was a great way to get a large group around the island! There was a broken window when we arrived which was addressed quickly. Overall a wonderful house, wonderful location and awesome amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

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

Amazing Accomodations in a Beautiful Location!

We enjoyed our stay here immensely. We found ourselves mostly exploring the many levels and enjoying time spent around the property. A couple day and night trips out to the beach were easy. Would be great to have a beach wagon at the property to make it easier to haul. My only suggestion. Otherwise property is as advertised and perfectly accomodated our big group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronit S.

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

Beautiful house!

We stayed at Thirst’nHowl with our 5 adult kids and really enjoyed our week here. The house is nicely decorated, spacious, comfortable, very well stocked with kitchen supplies, books, games, and linens, towels, etc. There are lots of great rooms and spaces to hang out, a great pool, but our favorite was the roof deck for watching the sun set. The pictures on VRBO didn’t do it justice- the views are spectacular! Also very close to a gorgeous beach and easy drive to lovely Savannah. Thank you for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Get Together

We loved it! The house is wonderful. We hosted dinners, swimming, drinks on the rooftop, and all slept very well in the accommodations. The kitchen could use some oven mitts but has all the ammenities you could possibly need to entertain. We enjoyed chilling on the couches on multiple levels. We enjoyed eating on the outdoor covered porch. All of it's great. It does only two bathrooms for the master bedroom and two bedrooms on second floor, but it doesn't matter as there is so much space for everyone. Thank you so much! Simple walk to everything! Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

megan h.

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

Great house and location!

The house was perfect for our group - two primary bedrooms for two couples, a guest room for a teen, and what we called the “hall of beds” for 3 younger kids. It was nice that that room had curtain separation for privacy, but I didn’t love that the primary bedroom connected to that had glass doors going to both the living space and the hall of beds. It limited which couple felt comfortable enough to stay in that room since the curtain was movable on the kid side. Other than that we LOVED the porch, the rooftop, and the pool space. The location was amazing and made for such an easy walk to the beach but also to nearby restaurants. We would definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

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

Great location and neighborhood

Many pro’s to the location including walking distance to beach and shopping. The swimming pool and rooftop deck were fun for all. Con’s: No room darkening rooms, literally had my 7 month old granddaughter in the master closet for darkness. If you’re not an early riser don’t plan on sleeping in. All beds were soft except one which I took 👍 I notified the leasing office about termites I found so hopefully they addressed that as I got quite a few bites from them. I would still recommend this house as all of us enjoyed the many levels of the home and opinions offered.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria H.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly M.

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

Wonderful house, ideal location!

We loved our time at Thirst n Howl! The house was perfect for our party of 9 (adults and kids). We especially loved the heated pool. The location was ideal with views from the rooftop of the ocean and river and was such a short walk to the beach. We would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia L.

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

Great Location, Easy Access, Happy Vibes/Colors

Loved staying here for my 10-person bachelorette! The property management staff were extremely helpful in the coordination of getting there and getting our lock code.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Fantastic roof top

Really enjoyed this stay. Great pool area, front porch, and roof top. 2 living areas that were comfy. I would not try to sleep 14 adults here as 5 of the beds are somewhat rickety bunks but the very comfy couch made up for those who weren’t comfortable on a triple bunk bed. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Amazing house

This property is one of the few with its own private pool. The deck on top provided some awesome night time views although not really a direct view of the bay or the ocean, but there are some areas where you can see both from up there. Fully stocked kitchen. Huge master and master bath. Bring laundry detergent so you can wash your towels. We really can’t say anything bad about it. It’s a beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Weston, Ohio

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

Thirst N Howl

We had amazing time! Definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Beautiful house, great location, super clean

We had a great time with our family at this house. It’s located within walking distance to restaurants and a stone’s throw to the beach. The house has plenty of space for the entire family plus guests. Our 3 families each had their own space but also a lot of community areas to hang out. Property is well taken care of and very clean. I was surprised at how comfortable the beds were and slept better there than at home. When we return to tybee, this will be our place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

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

Lovely Home Amazing Views

We had another wonderful family vacation on Tybee. This was one of our favorite homes on Tybee! Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Robert D., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

First Family Vacation with Children, Spouses and Grandchildren

This was a great property for what we wanted. The pool and the location were the most important parts of this property being outstanding. The lower level was the entrance to the property with a touch pad to unlock. The back door to the pool had an alarm that we were able to set to tell us if any of the younger children went out the door. The washer and dryer were also downstairs a big plus. The Garage had a refrigerator Freezer that was very important. The house had umbrellas and toys for the beach which was only 2 short blocks away. A full bath down stairs. The main level has the kitchen, dining room, full bath and bedroom with a daybed and Queen Bed. There is a hide-a-bed in the LR that we didn't use. Great porch attached to the living room and kitchen with overhead fans and comfortable seating and table. Kitchen is well stocked for most needs. 2nd floor is another living room area that worked great since the Adults and children used the that TV for games. This level has the master suite with a king bed and attached full size bathroom. Very nice. There is another bedroom with an attached full bathroom. There is an area of 2 very nice bunk beds for the kids that are accessible from the master bedroom or the 2nd floor living room area. This also has a full size bed that has a curtain dividing the the bunk area from the bed. Sadly this is a draw back due to the privacy factor for a young couple that used that room or area. This was the reason for a 3 star rating of Accuracy of online listing. The 2nd floor living area has a great conversational area and was very welcoming. The 3rd level takes you to the 360 degree deck. There is a small room with a futon type couch, bar and small frig. We didn't use the room at all but loved the deck and the furniture that was on the deck. During the day a bit warm but at night the breeze made it very nice. The listing had a grill listed. With our group of 15 we could not easily go out, so a grill was another important factor. We tried to start the grill and it only had one burner working. I called the property manager and was able to get another grill sent over very quickly. It was brand new and worked well. The tank they gave me was empty but we were able to switch it out with the non working grill and then exchange the empty one for a new one. Property Mgr said they would reimburse me. The location makes a golf cart not necessary to rent. Great Property for a large group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Great stay!

Really loved our time in this house, it was a lot of fun and the location was perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kellye L.

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

Highly Recommend

I loved everything about this house! We had a large group of ladies to celebrate some birthdays and it was amazing. Kitchen is large and great for everyone to hang out, as well as the 2 large living rooms. Especially loved the pool, screened in porch and roof deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

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

Awesome house

The property was very clean. It slept 13 comfortably with room to spare. The only rule I wish was different was the cleaning out of food products and supplies. It would have been nice to have a few more kitchen basics or at least leave our left overs that didnt spoil for others. This may have been an option but was scared to leave things behind and get fined. Overall, an excellent proximity to the beach ( around 3 minute walk) and great customer service. Our AC wasn't cooling appropriately and a quick phone call set it back correctly within minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

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

Beautiful family beach escape!

Our families needed a beach escape to a beautiful location, and that is what we got at the Thirst n Howl! The open layout of the house, including the unbelievable roof deck and the pool deck, made having 5 families under one roof actually quite tolerable and pleasant! We had a blast and have memories for years to come. The beds were comfy, the linens were fluffy, kitchen stocked with all your cooking needs, and the pre-arranged groceries from IGA worked like a charm. We walked into a house full of food as if it were home. The large kitchen table was awesome for the kids, and the roof deck was perfect for sunsets and stargazing. Proximity to beach and main strip were perfect. We’d absolutely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D., The Rock, Ga

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

PERFECTION

This is our 2nd time staying at this home. It is clean, spacious, beautiful, and true perfection. We always rent bikes or golf carts to scoot around the island. The location of this home is perfect as well. Our favorite part is the pool and the rooftop deck. My daughters had a "photo session" at sunset on the top! Pics turned out gorgeous. CANNOT WAIT to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019