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Mermaid Cottages would like to introduce you to one of our newest family members: 143 Lewis Ave Tybee Island GA, home of Horsepen Creek Cottage and Dock! Horsepen Creek Cottage is located on family friendly Lewis Avenue, just a quick bike ride to Tybee Island’s beautiful beaches.

This circa 1949 home is ideal for families, girls’ weekends, or even just a getaway for two.  Since the cottage is ground level, it’s also the perfect choice for anyone looking to avoid stairs or a lot of climbing. Horsepen Creek Cottage is even pet friendly, so the entire family can enjoy an escape to paradise!

You’ll enjoy a private dock with direct access to the water because your cottage sits right on Horsepen Creek. Fish or crab right from your dock, or launch your kayak for a relaxing trip down creek. It’s up to you! Take in the beautiful sights of the marsh, or enjoy your bright cottage for the day. With a fully equipped kitchen, complimentary high speed internet, and WiFi, you won’t want for a thing during your stay!

The back yard is fully fenced, so your pooch will be able to enjoy a good run in the sun. We are pet friendly for up to 2 dogs less than 25 pounds each, so don’t leave them behind! The back yard also has seating so you can enjoy the spectacular Tybee sunsets over the marsh, do a little bird watching, and even spot dolphins as they come into the marsh looking for their next meal. Horsepen Creek Cottage and Dock has it all!

Don’t wait another minute; we have dates available for your visit right now! Book your stay online or give us a call at 912. 313.0784 today. We can’t wait to make your mermaid dreams come true!

Mermaid Cottages welcomes you to 908 2nd Avenue, Tybee Island GA! Castaway Cottage is a classic 1950′s ground level cottage just waiting to make your Tybee Island dreams come true. This cottage is a great choice for any family or group vacation. Its inviting spaces, including three bedrooms and two full baths, offers the perfect place for you to relax and forget the world for a while.

Castaway Cottage is pet-friendly, so don’t leave your best friend behind! The picket-fenced front yard and private patios on both sides of the cottage provide the perfect place to enjoy the salty sea air with your family and friends. Simply enjoy the great outdoors with a book, or make a day out of it by having a cookout on the grill! It’s up to you. Your cottage is an easy two blocks from Tybee Island’s beautiful beach; there’s even an outdoor shower (hot and cold water!) to wash the salt and sand away after those long days of beach combing.

Castaway Cottage has everything you could ask for is a beach cottage. You’ll enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, complimentary high speed internet and WiFi, cable television, and more! This extremely bright and cheerful cottage is just missing one thing…YOU! Why not book a visit today and discover the magic of slowing down.

Welcome to Screened Inn Cottage on Tybee Island, GA!

Mermaid Cottages welcomes you to 13 Cedarwood Avenue, home to the serene Screened Inn Cottage! Located directly behind historic Officer’s Row, this quiet part of Tybee Island is close to the Lighthouse and our beautiful North Beach. Screened Inn is the perfect place to experience a slower pace, so come see what Tybee is all about!

Your cottage is ground level and has a large fenced-in yard for all the privacy you could want. The tall ceilings and extra large windows allow tons of natural light to pour in, making this cottage a little slice of heaven. Screened Inn was totally re-decorated by the amazingly talented Layla and Kevin Palmer, of The Lettered Cottage. She even wrote about their time at Screened Inn, so make sure you check that out! Full of art from local artists, vintage finds, comfy furniture and (best of all) the extra large screened porch with rocking chairs, every nook and cranny just oozes a laid back style that beckons you to relax and unwind.

This cottage now offers 2 full baths and an additional water closet as well as three inviting bedrooms. Screened Inn Cottage is perfect for any group retreat, from family trips to girlfriend getaways! This home is truly a southern charmer! You’ll enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, and outdoor charcoal grill, complimentary high speed internet and WiFi, cable television…nothing is missing from Screened Inn Cottage. Well, nothing except you! Plan a visit to Tybee Island and Screened Inn Cottage today. You’ll be glad you did!

Welcome to Pink Flamingo Cottage!

Looking for a great cottage for a great value to enjoy on your Tybee Island vacation? Look no further than Pink Flamingo Cottage! This charming cottage has everything you could ask for in a Tybee Island escape.

Pink Flamingo Cottage is only two and a half blocks from the island’s beautiful 10^th Street beach, so bring your bicycles, or strap on those walking shoes! With
two full bathrooms and an outdoor private shower with hot and cold water, you’ll be all set to wash away the salt after a long day of beach combing. Relax in the sun room with day bed and read, enjoy some TV, or unwind on the screened porch. There’s even a private back yard with table and chairs, so get to planning that summer cookout now!

Your cottage is ground level, making it ideal for older folks who don’t want to deal with stairs, or families with young children.  You will be a short jaunt to everything Tybee has to offer, like our not-to-be-missed restaurants! Is staying in more your style? Well, no worries there! Your home has a fully equipped kitchen just waiting to put your culinary skills to good use! And, like all our cottages, stay as connected as you’d like with complimentary high speed internet and WiFi, or sign off and enjoy a slower pace. It’s up to you!

This gorgeous cottage is full of local and regional artists and just oozes that casual, quirky vibe unique to Tybee Island. Pink Flamingo even received the Tybee Island Preservation award in 2006 for outstanding work and stewardship of our island’s historic heritage. It’s the second Tybee Island cottage this very talented home owner has restored, and we are so proud Pink Flamingo calls Mermaid Cottages home!

So what are you waiting for? Tybee is only missing one thing…YOU! Give the mermaids a call at 912.313.0784 or book you trip online now. We can’t wait to show you why Tybee Island is your perfect paradise.

Welcome to 103 9th Street on Tybee Island, home of Beach Boys Bungalow Cottage! The Beach Boys have come to Tybee and landed at this fabulous 1940′s Bungalow! This brand new offering from Mermaid Cottages is just waiting to make your Tybee escape everything you’ve been dreaming about! With four bedrooms and three full baths, there’s plenty of space for any sort of group. Spend time together in the wonderful family gathering space, or retreat and enjoy a little quiet time. It’s up to you, because Beach Boys Bungalow has it all!

Your cottage has everything you could ask for during your stay on Tybee Island. There’s the fully equipped kitchen, for those guests that love dining in. Stay as connected as you’d like with the complimentary high speed internet and WiFi, or wile away the hours with a good book or your favorite television show. There’s a fenced in yard that’s all your own with a gas grill, for you masters of the barbecue! And, for the days you simply have to hit the beach, Beach Boys Bungalow is just one block from Tybee’s beautiful 9th Street beach – there’s even a beach cart to enjoy!

A beautiful shot of the Pier and Pavilion sent to us by Sheilah Peake!

Beach Boys Bungalow is an easy walk or bike ride to nearly everything on the island. You won’t want to miss hitting the unique shops and restaurants of Downtown. Enjoy strolling and shopping, then hit the beach or enjoy a stroll on our beautiful pier and pavilion. The Tybee Island Lighthouse is mere minutes away, as is the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. There’s something for everyone to enjoy here on Tybee!

So, what are you waiting for? Click here and check out more information and book your stay at Beach Boys Bungalow Cottage. The only thing missing from this home is you!

Welcome to Breeze Inn! This circa 1943 cottage is the quintessential beach cottage, not to mention the personal family home of Savannah’s own, author Mary Kay Andrews! She furnished and named this special cottage with a nod to the fictional Breeze Inn Motel in her New York Times best seller Savannah Breeze. Come on in, step back in time, and enjoy this 1940s inspired Tybee Beach Cottage!

Breeze Inn Cottage is located on 2nd Avenue, a quiet street on Tybee’s bike trail. During your stay, you are centrally located to everything Tybee has to offer! The cottage is an easy 2 block stroll to the 9th Street beach walk over. You are also an easy walk to the grocery store and restaurants…The Dolphin Reef, Stingrays, and the famous Breakfast Club just to name a few! There’s off street parking for three cars, but bring your bicycles to get around like a true local!

Breeze Inn Cottage was totally restored and remodeled in 2009. Mary Kay is always adding special vintage touches, so there’s always something new to enjoy.  The entire cottage is decorated with family friendly antique and vintage treasures, all collected from flea markets and antique markets from across the country by Mary Kay herself! The cottage has beautiful reclaimed heart pine floors throughout, as well as hexagon tiled bathroom floors and loads of vintage fixtures. The fabulous pink front screened door is even a treasure, discovered in an antique market in New England!

With three bedrooms and three full baths, the cottage sleeps 8 and is perfect for family trips, girlfriend getaways, and a wonderful choice for book lovers of all ages. Breeze Inn is also pet friendly, so don’t leave your furry kids at home; they want to enjoy a little island magic, too! And, if you’d like to know more about the making of this beach cottage, make sure to check out Mary Kay Andrews’ guest post about just that!

 So, what are you waiting for? Plan a stay at Breeze Inn Cottage soon! Enjoy the feel of a by-gone era and take a chance to discover the magic that is Tybee Island. We hope to see you soon!

Welcome to Mermaid Manor Cottage! This beautiful circa 1935 cottage has been featured in numerous publications; Cottage Style and Flea Market Style just to name a few! Fully renovated and freshly decorated, Mermaid Manor is filled with vintage and flea market finds as well as wonderful local and regional art everywhere you look. There are endless cozy corners that beckon you in to relax and unwind.

This cottage truly has everything you could need during a stay on Tybee Island. Mermaid Manor welcomes 8 guests very comfortably, and the fenced yard offers a private garden oasis if the island sun is just too tempting to remain inside! For those days you simply have to stay in, your home features free WiFi and high speed internet, not to mention cable television in three rooms! This cottage has charm and style in every nook and cranny!

Located in the Back River Historic District, your cottage is close to the Alley 3 Kayak Launch area as well as the Fisherman’s Walk Fishing Pier. Tybee’s beautiful 14th Street beach is an easy 8 minute walk or bike ride away, so you are close to all the nature you could want! Mermaid Manor has a fully equipped kitchen, but if eating out is more your speed, AJ’s Dockside Restaurant is 1 block away. They are a definite must-visit while on our little island! This home is also a short 10 minute stroll from your door to the unique shopping and dining of Downtown Tybee Island. And, after long days of beach combing and exploring, finish up a perfect day by watching the spectacular sunsets over Tybee’s beautiful marshes. It just doesn’t get any better than that!

 Mermaid Manor truly has it all! The only thing missing around here is you! What in the world are you waiting for? We have dates free right now! Give us a call at (912) 313-0784 or book online. Either way you choose, we can’t wait to hear from you so we can help make your Mermaid dreams come true!

Welcome to Barefoot Bliss Cottage on Tybee Island, Georgia!

Welcome to Mermaid Cottages’ newest addition, Barefoot Bliss Cottage! This beautiful home is a classic ground level circa 1950′s Tybee cottage located in the heart of quiet and residential Miller Avenue. When you arrive at Barefoot Bliss, let your cares fall away and embrace the barefoot life! Your cottage is close to everything Tybee Island has to offer, yet remains a cozy oasis to return to after a day of exploring. Barefoot Bliss Cottage is an easy walk to the 12th, 13th, or 14th Street beaches, so bring your beach combing gear! Tybee’s Back River kayak launch area and Fisherman’s Walk Fishing Pier are also a short walk or bike ride. It’s truely the perfect place for nature lovers and adventures alike!

Your home is also a quick 10 minute walk to Downtown Tybee and the unique shops, restaurants, Fishing Pier, and Marine Science Center.  You don’t want to miss browsing the shops and galleries and sampling tasty tidbits at favorite local spots like the famous Breakfast Club and Fannie’s on the Beach!

Barefoot Bliss has been fully restored; it’s fresh, sparkling, and just waiting for you! The owner is a local photographer and has filled the home with her photos. Local art also fills the walls- we love our local artists here on Tybee! Your backyard is surrounded by fig trees and there’s lots of outdoor seating (for those days that just seem to beg for a cookout) and this cottage is also dog friendly, so don’t leave your best friends behind! There’s even a special package of  our Beach Bum Biscuits waiting for your pooch to enjoy during the stay!

Your cottage has everything you’ll need to relax and enjoy paradise. There are two sitting areas with TVs and plenty of space to spread out as well as two beautiful bedrooms just waiting to sweeten your dreams.  When you aren’t up to eating out, you’ll enjoy a fully equipped kitchen for cooking meals at home. There’s even a grill outside for you masters of the charcoal! Barefoot Bliss Cottage has it all. The only thing missing is you! Plan a visit to Tybee island and begin your blissful barefoot escape today!

Everyone here at Mermaid Cottages is so excited! The Spring 2012 issue of Flea Market Style is hitting the shelves now, and our very own Mermaid Manor Cottage has been featured!

The article, which starts on page 38 of the issue, is called Little Piece of Paradise. We are super excited to be featured, and can’t wait to pick up an issue for ourselves! Even better still, the gorgeous pictures in the article are from one of our favorite people, Kevin Palmer of The Lettered Cottage. I tell you, that Kevin and Layla are just packed with talent…and it certainly shows! Kevin, you did an amazing job with the photography for Little Piece of Paradise. And we sure hope you know it!

Pick up your copy of Flea Market Style Magazine's 2012 Spring Issue today!

If you haven’t heard of Flea Market Style Magazine, then rush out and pick up a copy now! It is chock full of wonderful tips and tricks for your home. It’s a definite must-read for anyone with a heart for vintage or well loved items and décor. You can learn more over at the Flea Market Style blog and even follow them on their official Facebook page! If you want to pick up your very own copy of the latest issue of Flea Market Style, make sure to check out the Where to Buy tab on their blog. Keep your eyes peeled during your next visit to Target, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Walgreens, Wal-mart, Lowes, CVS, and Home Depot for Flea Market Style as well!

We can’t wait to pick up our copy, how about you?

Welcome to Mimosa Cottage!

Welcome to Mimosa Cottage on Tybee Island! This completely restored and decorated 1940′s family beach cottage is just perfect for your next Tybee getaway.  This home sleeps seven comfortably, so it’s great for anyone looking to have plenty of room, but still stay cozy. Mimosa Cottage is also ground level, so it’s perfect for anyone wanting to avoid a lot of stair climbing.

Chip loves visiting Mimosa Cottage!

Your cottage has a comfy, relaxing screened porch to enjoy the salty sea air, and a large patio to soak up Tybee’s beautiful island sunshine. The home has a fenced in yard as well, so it’s safe for your kiddies to play or your pets to enjoy a lap or two around the yard! That’s right, pets are more than welcome at Mimosa Cottage, so don’t leave them behind!

Your beach retreat is just two houses away from Flip Flop Cottage, three away from Maddie’s on Jones, and a few houses away from Key Lime Parrot and The Shrimp Cottages. It’s an ideal set up for two or three families looking to vacation together, but still maintain their own space. It doesn’t get any better than that!

Tybee's beautiful fishing pier.

Mimosa Cottage is close to everything Tybee Island has to offer, so make sure to explore every nook and cranny during your stay. The sights and sounds of beautiful Historic Savannah, Georgia are also only a 20 minute drive from your door. There’s no shortage of sight-seeing around here!

If being a beach bum is more your style, spend your days relaxing on our gorgeous beaches, then come home to everything you could need while on island time. Your cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, free high speed and WiFi internet, a stereo system, and cable television.  There’s even an outdoor shower (hot and cold water!) for refreshing yourself after those hours of beach combing bliss.

Mimosa Cottage is just missing one thing...YOU!

Don’t wait another minute…Mimosa Cottage has dates open right now for your special trip. Book your visit today or give us a call at 912.313.0784. We can’t wait to help make your Mermaid Cottages dreams come true!