March 2011

Tybee Beach Ecology For Beach Bums!

Ever been strolling around Tybee with your dog, see something interesting and say, “What the heck is that?”

Now, you can find out and discover lots more with Dr. Joe’s Tybee Beach Ecology Trips!

Dr. Joe has scheduled new trips for families and small groups this week and they’re loads of fun:

Tuesday, March 22, 4:30-6:30 pm
Thursday, March 24, 5-7 pm
Saturday, March 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 27, 9-11 a.m.
Contact Dr. Joe to reserve your spot at joe@ceasurf.com or 912 596 5362
It’s a great way to get TYBEE-IZED!

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Mermaid Tales: Doyle’s on the Beach!

Welcome to #2 18th Lane on Tybee Island! This quiet location is home to one of our newest cottage offerings, Doyle’s on the Beach! If you long for ocean views and salty sea breezes, Doyle’s is definitely the perfect choice for you!

Welcome to Doyle's!

Your cottage is just steps away from the island’s beautiful beach, so you are never more than a few paces from endless beach combing, sun bathing, or nature watching. Doyle’s is right next door to another new Mermaid Cottage family member, Crabby Jo’s, so large groups can stay close, yet enjoy their own space!

The cottage if full of wonderful, quirky art from local and regional artists and, of course, has a fully equipped kitchen to suit all your needs. Brew a pot of Mermaid Morning Bliss coffee (in every cottage!) and enjoy Tybee’s beautiful sunrises over the waves each morning. It just doesn’t get better than that!

come relax and unwind...

Doyle’s might be in a quiet locale, but you are still just a short walk, bike ride, or drive from everything Tybee Island has to offer. Your cottage is just a five minute trip from the amazing Tybee Island Lighthouse Station and Museum, or just ten minutes to the historic national treasure that is Fort Pulaski. There are also loads of things to do right downtown, like a visit to the Marine Science Center to learn more about the island and it’s ecology. For a more personalized approach, you can even schedule an ecology walking trip with Tybee Beach Ecology Tours!

Don’t wait another minute to plan your escape…summer is almost here and we are booking up fast! head on over to our website now and explore our cottages and availability. The beach is waiting for you!

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Mary Kay Andrews and the K-9 Caper

Ya’ll know we love our Mary Kay Andrews and the roars of laughter and adventure she brings to our Mermaid family!

Recently, she shared with us a fan letter she received from Canada.  Of course we were excited, too, because we get to meet her wonderful fans who come to Tybee just to stay in her beautiful Breeze Inn beach home.

When she showed us the email she was beaming about the wonderful sentiments of the writer, Christine Pharand.  Mary Kay Andrews was beaming and proud.  We were intrigued!

We say this with love.  Christine is a Border and Customs Officer with the Canada Border Services Agency.  And she’s a K-9 Officer.  The only thing we love more than our Mary Kay Andrews is a good, old fashioned scandal!  Having both in one was even better!

Had our Mary Kay Andrews somehow crossed the border into Canada while on one of her junking forays?  We’ve all been in danger before when Mary Kay has seen something interesting at an estate sale or junk pile and we happened to walk in between her and a treasured discovery.  Had she maybe run a covert operation across international lines just to pull something from  a trash pile?  Had the Canadian Border Patrol posted a capture order for our truant Mary Kay?

Well, as it turns out Christine really is a fan!  In addition to her search and rescue work that takes her and her K-9 team around the world, Christine also comes to Savannah to work with rescue training!  Christine and her rescue dogs, Boomer and Ranger, were in Savannah this weekend and made the trek over to Tybee to meet Mary Kay during her book signing and reading at Seaside Sisters’ Grand Re-Opening!

Take a look at these magnificent search and rescue dogs and the great fun everyone had meeting them with Christine.

Well, it was just another adventurous day in the life of our favorite low country author, Mary Kay Andrews!

Don’t worry Mary Kay.  If you do ever get picked up because of your wander lust you can count on us to show up during visiting hours.  What?  You don’t really think we’d pool our monies to bail you out, do you?

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Cottage Cheese:TAKE ONE MORE LOOK

Open…Open…Open…

Open your photo files.  Open your phone pictures.  Open your wallet.  Open your photo albums.  Open  them one more time.

Count the smiles and wonderful memories you see.

When you count your blessings remember to say thanks to and for the brave men and women serving in our military and their families living in your community. 

We have a 100% voluntary military made up of less than 1% of our population.  They live in every town and city and state in our country and around the world.  You and I have many photos and memories to cherish and we should honor, celebrate, help, support and recognize the contributions of those who serve. 

Here are some of the smiles and great times we’ve celebrated at Mermaid Cottages and on Tybee Island.

Go to serve.gov and find out how you can help make a difference for our military soldiers and their families.  Don’t sit back thinking you don’t know what to do.  ASK.  VOLUNTEER.  Give our military families something to smile about!

It’s about doing our part.  It’s about honoring and showing respect for those who serve.  It about hugging and loving your friends and family because you can.  It’s about service.

It’s COTTAGE CHEESE!

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TEACH WITH TREATS

A stay at Mermaid Cottages is just as much a treat for your pets as it is for you!  Tybee is a wonderful place to walk and wander and discover and enjoy…especially with your pet!

One of the best ways to teach your dog proper etquette is to always carry treats to reinforce good behavior.  In addition to “Atta Boy” or “Good Girl” a tasty treat helps your dog pick up good habits.

May we suggest our all natural Beach Bum Biscuits?  Each Mermaid Cottage that is pet friendly is stocked with a supply of Beach Bum Biscuits as well as a complimentary pet tag while you’re here.

We’re sure your furiend will enjoy our tasty treats so much you’ll want to pick up a bag to take home.  Today’s a fantastic time to do that because they’re available at SeaSide Sisters on Tybee!  They’re having their Grand Re-Opening all day today, so be sure to go by and pick up all things Mermaid, including Beach Bum Biscuits!

Your dog will thank you and you’ll be glad you did!

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