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Mermaids in Our Midst: Jessica from New Mexico

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Nothing makes us happier than hearing from you, our cherished guests. We had the best summer ever, and we can’t wait to see what autumn brings here on Tybee. We were so excited to read this lovely letter from Jessica, who recently visited our Crabby Jo’s Cottage all the way from New Mexico!

“We loved everything about Crabby Jo’s! The bedrooms were a bit small but that wasn’t a problem. There were three adults, one teenager, and two small children in our party (with numerous visitors during the day) and we all fit just fine. The extra showers downstairs were perfect for hosing off before venturing in after a day at the beach. While not “baby proofed” I felt comfortable letting my kids (age 3 and 11 months) wander freely about the home – it was very clean and well-kept. The beach, just steps away, was a dream – We even saw baby turtle tracks! The rest of Tybee Island was wonderful as well – we ate a number of local restaurants, visited numerous shops, hung out at the pier, and even purchased some kitschy art to bring back home to New Mexico (it’s a giant fish made out of scrap metal and an old boogie board!). We drove nearly 27 hours to visit Tybee (with two wee ones in the car) and I’d do it all over again. And I’d definitely stay at Crabby Jo’s again. Thank you for sharing your home with us!”

Thank you so much for sharing Jessica! We are overjoyed to hear that your time on Tybee Island was well spent! Twenty-seven hours is quite a trip, but we hope you can make it back real soon!

Have you stayed with us at Mermaid Cottages? We like nothing more than hearing from our guests. Please, don’t hesitate to let us know how your stay was! You can’t contact us by email at diane@mermaidcottages.com, or even leave your review on our Mermaid Cottages Facebook Page! Hearing from you, our Mermaid Family, just makes our day and we can’t wait to hear from you soon!

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Mermaid Tale: Marsh Mermaid

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Welcome to the Marsh Mermaid, the perfect place to get away from it all! This beautiful condo sits directly on Tybee’s beautiful 6th Street Marsh, so you are in for some gorgeous sunsets. Though the home is a duplex, it is extremely private and sound proof. Marsh Mermaid is a newer home perfect for anyone looking for a Mermaid Cottages Experience without the older home. The home features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, making it the perfect choice for a family vacation, girls’ weekend, or even a cozy honeymoon retreat!

Marsh Mermaid just enjoyed a makeover, so even if you have visited before, you’ll want to come back and rediscover this haven! Brew a cup of our very own Mermaid Morning Bliss Coffee and enjoy the marsh views from your private deck. You must have breakfast at Tybee’s famous Breakfast Club at least once, but if staying in is right up your alley, you’ll enjoy the fully equipped kitchen. There’s even a grill to enjoy a good old fashion bar-b-que if the whim strikes!

Marsh Mermaid resides in a quiet Tybee neighborhood, but you are still close to the beach as well as the Back River area of the island. All of Tybee’s attractions are just minutes from your door, but you’ll also enjoy escaping and cozying up in your private retreat. Stay as connected as you want to be with the complimentary high speed internet and WiFi, or just kick back with a good book. The choice is yours! You’ll enjoy a large front yard, as well as a fenced-in backyard just perfect for your furry travel buddies to enjoy. And of course, your cottage is pet friendly, so please don’t leave them behind!

Don’t wait, Fall is one of the most beautiful season on Tybee Island and there are dates available right now. Plan you trip today and answer the “Why Tybee?” question for yourself! We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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No One Told Tybee Summer Was Over

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by Cottage Cheese

photo by Julie Cioni-Corbin

One of the most endearing qualities about our cozy, seaside cottages and historic homes at Mermaid Cottages is that each house has a soul of its own.  Sometimes the soul of a cottage just reaches out and connects with a guest and a bond is formed that is hard to put into words.

Lucky for us, Kerri,  a recent guest knew just how to share her sentiments about the cottage in which she stayed.  It was so wonderful and beautiful we wanted to share her prose about this Tybee Island jewel.  At first, she was torn as to whether she wanted to share her newfound discovery with everyone, but we managed to persuade her.

Here for your enjoyment and pleasure is Kerri’s poem.

Summer, Extended, 2011 

No one told Tybee that Summer was over,
. . . had been over four days . . .
. . . that the Autumnal Equinox, guided by a New Moon,
had ushered in the reign of its chilled, windblown short-day season.

Perhaps the waxing moon’s tenacious tug on the tides
kept Summer’s deposal at bay.
Beachside, waves curled like muscles and crashed in protest;
while the sea rose, flanking high to engulf the grassy marsh.

Or was it the cicada symphony strung so sweet,
so insistently rousing wave after wave
of audible standing ovation for the passing Season?

Whatever,
Fall paused in the anteroom, lingering over incomparable Summer’s sunsets,
I saw it. …

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It’s a Shore Thing!

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It’s October! This time of year is one of the most beautiful times of year on our little island and there are still plenty of sunny days on the sand to enjoy. Still looking to get away to Tybee Island? You’re in luck! Welcome to A Shore Thing Cottage! This beautiful circa 1940 cottage has dates open right now, just waiting for you!

A Shore Thing Cottage has three spacious bedrooms and two full baths, so groups of up to six are very comfortable here. Your cottage is also ground level, making it perfect for anyone looking to avoid stairs or a lot of climbing. While the days away beach combing, or just stay in and enjoy the DVD collection, books, and television. You can stay as connected as you’d like with the complimentary high speed internet and WiFi as well.

The wonderful Back River location of A Shore Thing Cottage means you are in a lovely, quiet neighborhood but still close to everything Tybee has to offer. Wonderful local restaurants — The Crab Shack and Sting Ray’s, just to name a few- are mere minutes from your door. Is eating in more your style? No problem! Your cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, so cooking at home is a breeze. We’ve even made sure your mornings get off on the right foot by providing our own Mermaid Morning Bliss Coffee for you to enjoy. Brew a cup and start your day the Mermaid way!

Your vacation wouldn’t be complete without your best friend either, right? Well, don’t leave them behind! A Shore Thing Cottage is dog friendly! Lounge in the private backyard and enjoy the ocean breezes and sunny days together. There’s even a stash of Beach Bum Biscuits ready and waiting for your pooch. We know better than anyone, pets are family and you just aren’t complete without them along for the ride!

Don’t wait another minute! Head over to our website and book your trip to A Shore Thing Cottage today. We know you’ll fall in love with Mermaid Cottages and Tybee Island, and we can’t wait to see you soon!

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Mermaid Tale: Tybee Tides Cottage

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Welcome to 1212 Venetian Drive on Tybee Island, home to the beautiful Tybee Tides Cottage! Originally built in the 1930’s as a fish camp, this very basic fish shack has been completely restored. The home is filled with wonderful regional and local art and was even the feature home of the 2007 Tybee Tour of Homes. The location on the Back River side of the island means you are on a cozy, quiet street, but still close to everything our wonderful little island has to offer. Leave the car behind and walk or ride your bike. At Tybee Tides, you are mere minutes from …

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