Cozy Cottages & Happy Homes

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August 2022

10 Best Landing Spots For Santa Claus

The 10 Best Landing Spots For Santa Claus

The 10 best landing spots for Santa Claus just happen to be on Tybee Island and all are cottages from Mermaid Cottages. Ordinarily, with snow on the ground where you are, Santa must land his sleigh on the ridges of steep roofs around the world. Not so on our little barrier island. Tybee Island has a long stretch of flat, sandy beaches just perfect for that soft touch landing Rudolph and the other reindeer dream about. No matter which cottage you choose for your Christmas vacation, the ocean is not far away, which also pleases the reindeer team so they can cool off their hooves in the surf. Which cottage is best for you? You decide and when you make your reservations, let us know if you’d like your cottage decorated for the holidays.  Our Mermaids and our cottage owners love to decorate, so just imagine how magical it will be to open the door to your own holiday-themed decor.

Mermaid Schools

Mermaid Schools

Mermaid schools are in session. No, we’re not talking about pods of Mermaids in the ocean (they’re everywhere, though…). We’re talking about the schools, teachers, and classrooms Mermaid Cottages has adopted for this school year. Head Mermaid Diane got schooled recently when she learned over 96% of teachers provide school supplies with their own money so their students aren’t left out. In fact, most teachers spend over $750 of their own money each school year. With these facts in hand, Diane rallied our team to adopt some local schools with teachers, classrooms, and students who need help. Teachers are working harder than ever to help students catch up and excel. We’re doing our part to help. These teachers are teaching us how to be better helpers, too.

selfie with a sea turtle

Take A Selfie With A Sea Turtle

Take a selfie with a sea turtle? Well, it is sea turtle nesting season on Tybee Island and most of the action takes place in the dark of night. These nesting mommies are on a mission, so they may not welcome the intrusion or any flash of light. The solution? Plan to stay at our Blue Skies for your next Tybee vacation. A very colorful sea turtle also lives there in the front and she never minds posing for photos with our guests!

Blue Skies is a beautiful, newly updated and decorated beach townhome full of art by local artists; the only thing missing is you.

blue skies

This is a “beach side” of Butler Avenue home with a fully fenced yard. Pack your wags. All pets welcome.

tybee lighthouse photo naomi black

Full Moon Tours

Full Moon Tours from the Tybee Island Lighthouse will be available through August 11, 2022. View the sun from the top of the lighthouse as it dips below the horizon, then walk to the other side of the catwalk to watch as the full moon majestically emerges over the Atlantic Ocean! This unique opportunity lasts about ninety minutes and includes a walk to the top of the lighthouse, a tour of the head keeper’s house, and admission to the full site the next day. Tickets are $35 and nonrefundable. Children must be 13 years or older to participate. Reservations are required as spots on this small tour fill up quickly. Call 912-786-5801.