Happy Little Cottages By The Sea

Cottage Charm, Coastal Calm

October 2020

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6 Mermaid Cottages Really Light Up At Christmas

These six Mermaid Cottages really light up at Christmas and we’re in the holiday mood to leave the lights on for you.  The Mermaids love to make you feel at home in our homes and you can even have your Mermaid Cottage decorated for the holidays.  When you make your reservation, please note on the reservation or with one of our very festive Mermaid Vacation Planners how you’d like your cottage to be decorated and we’ll take care of the rest. Won’t it be so welcoming to open your cottage door to Christmas in Tybee Island?  Please choose your cottage from our available collection because we all need a little Christmas right now!

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4

Old Love Cottage circa 1935Smell the ocean and enjoy the sea breezes in this vintage beach cottage. It’s exactly 99 1/2 steps to the beach via your own private beach path just outside the cottage picket fence. This cottage is ideal for honeymooners or even a solo traveler with lots of holiday spirit. These other cozy cottages light up beautifully at Christmas, too: Madelyn’s On The Marsh circa 1954, A Little Salty.    

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Sleeps: 6 Pets: Cats, Dogs

Fish Camp Cottage circa 1950Christmas bells are ringing for the cottage charm of this garden and screened porch. This is an amazing bright, cheerful cottage. Guests love the partial marsh views from the back deck and porch. Pack you wags as it’s pet-friendly, too! Garden seating and local art add to the coastal charm here. Other cottages similar in size include: AfterDune Delight, Canteloupe Cottage circa 1957, Maddie’s On Jones circa 1954, Stardust Cottage, The Sail Loft, The Shrimp, Two Mermaids. 

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 7 Pets: Dogs

Tybee Daze Cottage circa 1945An easy walk to the beach. A large yard. Pet-friendly. These are a few of our favorite things we love about this 1940’s vintage cottage. Located on a quiet street, Tybee Daze is only five blocks to the beach. It’s full of original art by the owner and it’s located close to the Back River Beach, the fishing pier and the Alley 3 Kayak area.

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8

Sunset InletSanta Claus will love this private, tidal creek dock and the breathtaking sunset views. This is a quiet, relaxing and peaceful home on Horsepen Creek. It’s a ground level cottage that’s ideal for older visitors and families. It’s just one block from A-J’s Dockside Restaurant and only six blocks to the beach! You may also consider these similar vintage cottages: Back River Bungalow, Beach Haven circa 1914, Key Lime Parrot circa 1936, Mimosa Cottage circa 1964, Vitamin Sea Cottage.

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 10 Pets: Cats, Dogs

My Tybee Queen circa 1968Looking for lots of room with an easy walk to the beach? This spacious cottage sleeps 10. It’s pet-friendly and comes with lots of fun amenities. This is a perfect cottage for your family or large group with who’d enjoy a hot tub, large TVs, an outdoor patio and shower and Granny’s Gameroom!

Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 13 Pets: Cats, Dogs

Whispering Palms circa 1925Enjoy this Christmas by your own private pool, lovely gardens and screened porches. This beautiful vintage southern beach home boasts a magical southern yard. It’s pet-friendly as well.

Just imagine the magic when up on the rooftop you hear click, click, click. These six Mermaid Cottages really light up at Christmas and we have even more vintage cottages to tell you about.  Start your Christmas Wish List right on our website or with one of our Mermaid Vacation Planners. Happy Holidays to you!

 

 

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Arrivederci, Corona

Arrivederci, Corona. Soon, we’ll very happily say goodbye to 2020 and we’ll welcome 2021 to Tybee Island with open arms, albeit still six feet apart. We’re hoping the virus gets gone, too, but even if it lingers around, we’re looking for brighter days ahead.  That’s right. So long, farewell. Auf Wiedersehen, adieu. Come on down for a brand new year and our happy little houses by the sea.

Arrivederci, Corona. Tybee Island’s the place to be in 2021!

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4 Pets: Cats, Dogs
A Little Salty
A Little Salty is an adorable, pet-friendly cottage that’s brimming with beach charm. The wraparound screened porch comes with seating. This is a great location that’s close to the Back River Beaches, Alley 3 and AJ’s Dockside restaurant.

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
AfterDune Delight
Come enjoy AfterDune Delight. Make your winter reservation to enjoy some off-season relaxation or book your spring/summer stay for a fun-filled, sun-filled vacay!

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Beach Haven circa 1914
Since this cottage is located on the beach side of Butler Avenue it means you’ll be just steps from the beach, Beach Haven Cottage is perfect for your next charming, historic and family friendly beach getaway!

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4 Pets: Dogs
Just Beachy Cottage circa 1967
This ground level beach cottage is located on Tybrisa Street. This means you’ll have an easy walk to the beach, and to Downtown Tybee’s shops and restaurants. It’s also close to the Back River Fishing Pier, the Alley 3 Paddleboard and the Kayak Launch. There’s also a fenced-in yard that’s very dog friendly and a ground level, large screened porch to enjoy, as well!

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4 Pets: Cats, Dogs
Madelyn's on the Marsh circa 1954
This dog and cat friendly cottage also comes with complimentary WIFI, a brand standard at Mermaid Cottages. This is a very affordable and value priced family cottage. It’s located on the marsh where you’ll enjoy amazing sunrises and bird watching.

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.5 Sleeps: 5
The Shrimp circa 1962
This bright and cheerful beach cottage is ground level with a screened porch. Guests enjoy a three block stroll to the beach through Memorial Park which includes Tybee’s favorite children’s playground.

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 6
Two Mermaids
You’ll love this beautiful condo! It’s in a great location within walking distance to the beach and all that Tybee’s south end and Pier and Pavilion have to offer!

Unless you’re an ice cold beer with a slice of lime, arrivederci Corona!

Today, we’re keeping our distance and all masked up.  Let’s hope 2021 greets us with less restrictions and more fun. Only time will tell and Mermaid Cottages will be eagerly watching for you to arrive. Start planning your winter getaways, snowbird rentals, family fun, girls getaways, couples retreats, mancations, microcations, pet-friendly adventures and solo travels right on our website. Our smiling Vacation Planners are on hand to assist you, as well.  Arrivederci, Corona. Tybee Island is the place to be in 2021!

 

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9 Cottages With Tybee Island’s Coastal Calm

Nine cottages with Tybee Island’s coastal calm are celebrated within the Mermaid Cottages Vacation Rentals collection of charming cottages. They’re historic and vintage, intimate and glorious, pampered and treasured and each has its own soul to be cherished. Fall and winter are wonderful times to just snuggle in and experience these vestiges of simpler times. Which one is best for you? You’ll know it when you see it.

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
afterdune delight

Fully restored cottage; fresh and sparkling, this bright, clean, cozy space is the perfect place to relax and unplug…get away from it all and just hang out or…use it as your home base as you explore and enjoy all the food and fun Tybee has to offer! …

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11 Cottages To Celebrate Tybee For The Holidays

We’ve got the best 11 cottages to celebrate Tybee for the holidays! Come for fall fun, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s for grand adventures with family and friends, that special someone in your life or just right by yourself. We’ve got the perfect little homes with just the right touches of cottage charm and coastal calm for your needs.

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4 Pets: Cats, Dogs
Tybee For The Holidays
A Little Salty is a pet-friendly, adorable cottage brimming with beach charm! The charming wraparound screened porch with seating makes this a great location for entertaining inside and out. It’s also close to the Back River Beaches, Alley 3 launch and AJ’s Dockside restaurant.

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Beach Haven circa 1914
It’s located on the beach side of Butler Avenue and just steps from the beach. Beach Haven Cottage is perfect for your next getaway! Get your reservations in now as this charming historic family beach cottage will fill up fast!

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Sleeps: 8
Tybee For The Holidays
Welcome home for the holidays to this charming ground level cottage. Guests adore its screened porch and private outdoor shower. It sits directly across from Memorial Park playground, tennis courts, and the basketball courts.

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 6 Pets: Cats, Dogs
Maddie's on Jones circa 1940
This is another charming and Cozy pet-friendly and family-friendly cottage! It’s always popular since it’s only four blocks from the beach! Your the decor details throughout the cottage displaying the history of Tybee Island and the Chu family! Guests often remark how they love the outdoor shower and the great outdoor area surrounded by live oaks and palms!

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4 Pets: Cats, Dogs
Tybee For The Holidays
Pack your wags as this amazing cottage is both dog and cat friendly. Stay and work or play with its complimentary WIFI. This is a very affordable and value priced, family cottage. It’s located on the marsh with amazing sunrises and plenty of bird watching.

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 10 Pets: Cats, Dogs
My Tybee Queen circa 1968
Bring the whole family down to this spacious cottage as it sleeps 10. It’s pet-friendly with  lots of fun amenities, too. This is the perfect cottage for your family or a large group that enjoys a hot tub, large TVs, an outdoor patio and shower and Granny’s Game room, to boot.

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Old Love Cottage circa 1935Guest Rating:Guest Rating: 5
Did you know that this vintage beach cottage is exactly 99 1/2 steps to the beach with your own private beach path just outside the cottage’s picket fence. This little slice of paradise is ideal for honeymooners or even just one person. There’s even a garden area, WIFI, and it’s close to restaurants including Sundae Cafe and others!

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4 Pets: Cats, Dogs
Sanford's Place circa 1930
How about an original Tybee cottage from the 1950’s that’s been complete renovated. This pet friendly retreat is only two blocks to downtown Tybee with lots of shopping, restaurants, and the fishing pier. This home is especially ideal for a small family, honeymooners, and couples.

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4 Pets: Cats, Dogs
Sea Largo circa 1962
Guests love that Sea Largo is only three blocks from the beach. This ground level cottage is also pet-friendly with a fenced-in yard. There’s complimentary WiFi and a large screened porch, as well as a wonderful deck beneath the oaks.

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.5 Sleeps: 5
The Shrimp circa 1962
Here’s another bright and cheerful beach cottage that’s ground level with a glorious screened porch. It’s just three blocks to the beach through Memorial Park which includes Tybee’s favorite children’s playground. It’s also next door to Key Lime Parrot which makes it just right for special getaways for for two families who want to stay close to each other, but have separate cottages  to celebrate Tybee for the  holidays.

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 6
Two Mermaids
Enjoy this beautiful condo for your Tybee Island getaways. It’s in a great location within walking distance to the beach and all that Tybee’s south end and the Pier and Pavilion have to offer!tybee for the holidaysOur Mermaids are very much in the holiday mood and ready to share this very special collection of 11 cottages to celebrate Tybee for the holidays! Whether you want to celebrate one or celebrate them all, reserve your Mermaid Cottage is as simple as a few clicks on our website or with one of our wonderful vacation planners! Let’s get started!

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