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Most of our vintage cottages are pet friendly, so pack the pet bed, grab the toys, latch on to the leash and come on down!
Our modest pet fee is $100 for up to 2 pets and that’s lots less than boarding your precious pet!
Don’t leave your best pal behind. We love our pet guests. We’ll even put out fresh Beach Bum Biscuits Treats and provide Pet Guest Tags for your pets safety.
It’s the good, ole summertime on Tybee Island and Mermaid Cottages wants to be sure our pet guests are as comfortable and relaxed as our people guests!
Here are some great warm weather tips to make sure your pet has an enjoyable island holiday:
* Walk your dog(s) in the early morning or late evening when it’s cooler.
* Provide constant access to fresh water.
* Make sure you pet stays inside in the air conditioning during the hottest part of the day.
* If needed, freeze a water bottle and wrap it in a towel or tube sock for your pet to lie on.
* After walks, wipe down your pet’s fur, head, ears and paws with a wet cloth.
* Leave your pet in your cottage, even if they’re used to riding in your car while you run errands.
Remember, it’s easier for humans to cool off than it is for a pet. Watch for signs of heat exhaustion and act quickly if you notice your pet becomes disoriented, has trouble walking, has a dry mouth and/or nose, or has excessive panting or vomiting. Get them to a vet or an emergency pet clinic as quickly as possible. Pet heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be deadly.
We love our pet guests and we want to be sure they come back as often as you do!
Welcome to Mermaid Cottages and beautiful Tybee Island! Life’s too short to be indifferent! Slow down, take a stroll, savor our flavors and be inspired. Allow yourself to create memories that will last a lifetime. Express Yourself!
Every one of our cottages has a soul that’s unique and special. Find the one that speaks to you.
At Mermaid Cottages, pets are among our favorite guests! Pets are a part of our family and many times we want them with us wherever we go. Just remember to be extremely cautious when leaving your pet alone in your car. Even on cooler days cars can heat up to dangerous temperatures. If at all possible, please do not leave your pet alone in your car. Leaving your pet to run a quick errand can have deadly consequences.
If it’s necessary for your pet to travel with you use drive-up windows as much as possible. This works for some banks, restaurants and pharmacies.
Shop in pet welcome stores.
Utilize a travel kennel outside the car, in the shade, if possible. Just be sure you do not leave your pet alone or in an area where the pet can be pestered or disturbed by passers-by. A travel kennel is a great way to ensure your pet can get air circulation, water and protection from the sun.
While on Tybee, please be sure to attach the complimentary guest pet tag provided in every pet friendly Mermaid Cottage.
I remember seeing my first Bellamy. I was visiting Tybee Island and staying in one of my favorite Mermaid Cottages, Dutton-Waller Cottage. I was already very excited to see the all white kitchen I had recently read about in Southern Living and I remember just propping back on the counter opposite the wonderful farm sink and taking it all in. As my eyes tried to absorb the entire kitchen at once my sight path was interrupted by this lush, warm, savory reddish-orange hued painting of shrimp. It was huge and my mouth watered thinking about how that freshly boiled, buttery and salty shrimp would taste and I could just imagine the wet butter sliding down my chin and staining the front of my shirt. Some things are worth the trouble.
The next day I visited Mermaid Manor, the headquarters for Mermaid Cottages, and I saw this huge painting of an oyster shell that perfectly set the aqua and sea foam palette for the room and it felt as if I had just slurped the fresh raw oyster from its shell. Somehow, I could taste the horseradish and cocktail sauce and hot sauce combination I always slather my raw oysters in before I set them atop a saltine and devour a dozen of them in quick, rapid-fire succession. Wow.
Later that week, I visited an art show on the Isle of Hope and I could hardly believe my eyes. There were scores of these same style paintings carefully toted, but proudly displayed by people walking towards parked cars. Color me happy. The mother lode.
And, to top it all off I finally got to meet the person behind the expressive signature I had observed on the paintings. Bellamy. Bellamy Murphy. The Bellamy. The artist. I’m always awed by artists and artisans who create. She is a beautiful person, a beautiful artist and a beautiful talent. I could hardly put words together.
Now, you have a wonderful opportunity to meet Bellamy and attend an art show of her works. The First Friday Art Walk is Friday, June 3 and the Tybee Island Social Club is hosting a public reception from 5 to 7 PM. Come enjoy complimentary wine, meet Bellamy and be fascinated by her art. For those of you that have seen her work (or better yet are lucky enough to own one or more) you know how fabulous this will be.
Do you remember seeing a Bellamy for the first time?
The First Friday Art Walk will be going on at several places in addition to the Bellamy Art Show at SOCIAL. Come out to the North End Shopping district and enjoy wonderful local art, amazing local food, and some pretty awesome shopping.
There will be street parking available, but we really encourage biking or car pooling if possible! Please, don’t miss the very first 1st Friday Art Walk! We hope to see you there- it’s going to be a great fun filled night full of fabulous art!
It’s art that expresses and entertains and educates.
It’s Cottage Cheese.
Don’t worry. I’m still tossing curds and doing it my whey!
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