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Tybee Island Light Station Sunset Tours are available MAY 27, 2022 – AUG 19, 2022.

This is a unique opportunity to experience the Lighthouse after hours by joining one of their small private tours. The tour lasts about ninety minutes and includes a climb to the top of the Lighthouse to experience a beautiful Tybee Island sunset.

There’s a limit on how many guests are on each tour and they fill up quickly so if you are interested don’t wait to call, 912-786-5801. Tickets are $25 and nonrefundable. Children must be 13 years or older to participate. This includes a tour of the lighthouse as well as the head keeper’s house and admission to the site the next day.

tybee shrimp boat cindi dunn photography — Cindi Dunn Photography

To book group Tybee Island Light Station Sunset Tours call Desiree Wood at 912-786-5801. The tours are for groups of 10 or more only. Reserve your Mermaid Cottages online or with our Mermaid Vacation Planners with a call/text to 912.658.0714 or by email to visitmermaid@gmail.com. Tybee Island sunsets are waiting!

tybee island lighthouse — Photo by Naomi B.

When you book directly on our Mermaid Cottages website you’ll always get the best available rates, access to our Special Offers, the most up-to-date information on our full collection of happy cottages, and our coastal charm. Create your reservation directly on our website and receive a 5% discount all year round and with no expiration date or blackout dates. To receive your 5% discount, all you have to do is to enter our promotion code of DIRECT! Be sure to check the SPECIALS tab on our website for more specials, too. It’s our pleasure to offer special rates for AAA, AARP, Educators, Federal and State Employees, Girls Getaways, Healthcare and First Responder Heroes, Military and last-minute Mermaid Getaways, too!

Enjoy Tybee’s Back Side

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We know you love Tybee’s great beaches and we want you to enjoy Tybee’s back side, too! No, we’re not posting backside selfies to Instagram, but we do want you to take a look at some of Tybee’s most beautiful settings by the Back River. Our Back River beach runs from around the 18th St. / South Jetty to the Back River Fishing Pier. It’s a quiet and small beach that features one of the most picturesque views of Little Tybee Island across the river.

In addition to fishing, it’s also where you’ll enjoy loading your kayaks for a trek through the Spartina grass and Jack’s Cut on the way to Little Tybee. Little Tybee is a 7,600 acre Natural Heritage Preserve owned by the state of Georgia. The birding is spectacular, as it is undisturbed and only accessible by boat. Contact a local captain/naturalist or a kayaking outfit to set up a visit.

Paddle boards are welcome as is Yoga on the water. Several of our Eco Tour Operators can also launch from here for a day of exploring the unique marine ecology to better understand the importance of Georgia’s barrier islands.

And, if it’s a leisurely stroll or bike ride you’re looking to enjoy, just circle on back along Chatham Avenue and wave at our guests and locals sitting along the way, waiting for another spectacular setting sun.

Many folks call to reserve cottages closest to the main beaches, but once guests stay along the Back River they’re hooked.

Dutton-Waller Cottage circa 1938 is a historic Tybee raised cottage that’s been beautifully restored. Enjoy the very easy walk to AJ’s Dockside Restaurant, the Alley III Kayak Launch and the Back River Fishing Pier.

Flips Flop House is a fully restored and renovated historic Tybee ground level cottage. Guests love its outdoor shower, bike rack and its two awesome porches!

Heron Hideaway has amazing marsh views and the third floor screen porch is pure paradise. Bird watchers delight at the steady stream of shore birds that wander by and our dolphins really put on a show when they know you’re watching.

Mermaid Manor circa 1935 is another historic Tybee raised cottage surrounded by mature palms, live oaks and an organic garden.

Tybee Tides circa 1930 is pet friendly, has a large fenced yard , a screened front porch and a garden. The marsh is right out your front door where the sun quietly slips into the sea with majestic grandeur.

These are just a few of the many wonderful cottages along the Back River and marshes. Now, we’re not saying you won’t ever …

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