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January 2011

Mermaid Sighting: Martha’s Mermaid

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It’s that time again! Today’s mermaid sighting was sent to us from one of our favorite regular guests, Martha. She spotted this beautiful mermaid while in Wakulla, Florida! I just love that she is a whimsical cross-stitch…and the charms in her hair, and her nautilus perch! Ok, I love it all!
Thank you for sharing your sighting with us Martha, she’s fabulous! 
Have you seen a mermaid? They are everywhere you know…keep your eyes open and camera ready! If you snap a shot of a mermaid (or merman!), please share it with us. We’d love to post your sighting here for everyone to admire! Send you sightings to diane@mermaidcottages.com today!

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Sandy Shells For Your Pet Pals

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Our mermaid, Melissa S., spied this fantastic new pet bed from Nautical Luxuries on Completely Coastal!


A hidden zipper makes washing this durable canvas collection of seashells a snap and the inner filler can be washed, as well!
It’s shown here in slate blue on natural, but it also comes in white on sand.
And remember, your local animal shelters and rescue groups can always use your old pet beds, towels, sheets, newspapers, toys and your donations of puppy, kitten, cat and dog foods.
Shouldn’t your pet match your coastal decor?

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Mermaid Tales: Maddie’s on Jones

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     Welcome to Maddie’s On Jones! This bright and cheerful cottage is just waiting for you, so let the relaxation begin. The three bedrooms are perfect for a group of up to six. If your group needs more space, but still wants to stay close, Maddie’s is right next door to Flip Flop Cottage and Mimosa Cottage. It’s an ideal grouping for several families to vacation together. You’ll enjoy the large live oaks and palms, and the large completely fenced back yard. Maddie’s is pet friendly too, so bring your furry kids along to enjoy the cottage life as well.

cottage photos by Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn

     This home is in the perfect location to enjoy everything Tybee has to offer. Bring your bicycle or walking shoes and enjoy the easy four block stroll to the beach. Enjoy the enclosed outdoor shower, complete with hot and cold water, after your beach combing as well! You can take a leisurly walking tour of the shops and restaurants downtown during your stay, too. Make sure to sample island favorites like Charly’s, The Sundae Cafe, and Mac Elwees…all within a few blocks from your cottage door! If you need even more shopping and dining, Historic Savannah is only a 20 minute drive from your island retreat.

     Why not plan a visit to Maddie’s on Jones today? Relax, unwind, and discover what we local’s mean when we say “Slow down…you’re on Tybee time”.

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Pass The …er…Duh Bee, Please

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Who wants to guess where the word TYBEE comes from?  Tybee is a Euchee Indian word (duh bee) meaning salt- because of our salt marshes!  The Indians used the salt to cure meat and fish.  They also used to use the waterways between the 33 barrier islands as streets, running their canoes through them, stopping and island hopping.



When one island was “used up” they’d travel onto another, so Tybee was inhabited by Indians for many years.  Some of Tybee was a maritime forest filled with animals and exotic birds.  The soil was fertile and grew indigo, vegetables and rice.  Fish were plentiful and included crabs, shrimp, sea bass, and pompano. 

So, the next time you feel you could use some spice in your life…pass the…er…Duh Bee…and hop around our island.  Our Tybee. Our salt marsh.
Mermaid Cottages has the perfect cottage for your Duh Bee adventure!


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COTTAGE CHEESE:Tybee’s Bird Sanctuary and Wildlife Refuge

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Tybee is a rest area for migratory birds and other wildlife.  The majority of the island is covered in sand deposits from the Savannah River.  The more stable portions of the island are densely covered with eastern red cedar, wax myrtle and groundsel.   Saltwater marsh borders parts of the island.  At low tide the shoreline provides a resting place for many species of birds and animals.

Here for your viewing pleasure is a sampling of some of the more exotic birds and beauties and beasts you might see congregating on any given day.

They’re a social, gregarious bunch that plays well together.

Special thanks to the wonderful daredevil photography of The Tybee Breeze and Jim Glass and for anyone who ever said, “You’re never gonna believe what I just saw, so I took a picture to prove it was real!”

WARNING:  Don’t feed the animals.  Don’t poke the bears.  Don’t spit in the wind.  Don’t get too close or try to see what’s beneath the plumage.  You know the drill.

It’s about enjoying the sites!
It’s about appreciating the birds and the animals!
It’s about living the Tybee life!
It’s what all Tybee locals know how to do!
It’s COTTAGE CHEESE!

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