Tybee Island Vacation Rentals

Originally from Tennessee, Ray Anaya was a freshman in college when his mother moved to Tybee Island, Georgia. Years later, in 2011, Ray followed suit. Searching for his passion, Ray helped launch a new event space on the island, Tybee Island Wedding Chapel & Grand Ballroom. After helping launch the 5-star wedding venue, Ray quickly learned his passion was business, and almost 16 years later, he still works for the venue’s sister company, Oceanfront Cottage Rentals.

Within Oceanfront Cottage Rentals, Ray has worked in various roles, including Chief Operating Officer and his current role as Marketing & Rates Manager. The small, local team operates like a family. In fact, it kind of is – Ray’s mom is actually the accounts manager.

Locally owned and operated, Oceanfront Cottage Rentals began in 1978, when owner Stacye C. Jarrell purchased her own oceanfront cottage on Tybee Island. Since then, the company has grown organically to manage over seventy beautiful homes on the island. While not the largest company, they may just have the biggest hearts. Oceanfront Cottage Rentals partners with nonprofits like the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Little Pink House of Hope for Breast Cancer Survivors, and Renegade Pet Rescue to give back to their community.

And that’s just one example of how Ray and his team put their hearts into everything they do. With a focus on personal interactions, the team uses a proactive approach, like talking to each and every guest pre-arrival to help anticipate their questions and needs. They make it their goal to work with quality properties with quality owners and to make sure that every guest has the best experience possible on Tybee Island.