Mermaid Tales

     Welcome to Canty’s Cottage! This sweet little cottage is perfect for your next beach retreat, whether you are planning a trip for a group of friends, or a family vacation. Located on 6th Avenue near Venetian Drive, your cottage is in the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Tybee Island! Enjoy views of the majestic Back River area  as you sip cool beverages and lounge in your personal Tiki hut. Then, grab a bicycle (there are two included!) and hit the road for a short ride to the beautiful beaches and the fun, quirky shops and restaurants of Downtown. It’s simply a must when on Tybee to have breakfast at least once at the famous Breakfast Club, so don’t miss it! Also not to be missed are the wonderful gift shops and art galleries in the area…The Atlantic Beacon Gallery and Gallery by the Sea just to name a few!
     If you prefer to stick close to home, Canty’s Cottage is outfitted with everything you’ll need to enjoy your stay! Art lovers will love all of the local and regional pieces found throughout the home, and budding chefs will find all they need in the kitchen. Its fully stocked with utensils and spices as well as our very own Mermaid Morning Bliss Coffee for you to enjoy each morning!

     Since the cottage is dog friendly, you don’t have to leave your best friend behind! We also leave a little treat waiting for your fur babies…our Beach Bum Biscuits! You can even pick up a package of biscuits (and coffee) of your very own to take home over at Seaside Sisters Coastal Cottage Gift Shop. For rainy days, there’s cable television, books, highspeed internet, and Wifi! Either way, you’re going to fall in love with Canty’s Cottage and Tybee Island.

Merdogs, Max and Danny, are immortalized in this original painting enjoying cool drinks at Canty’s Cottage!

     Spring will be here before you know it, and the weather is wonderful right now! If you need a break from the winter weather, or just want to start planning your summer vacation now, why wait? We hope to see you soon!

Welcome to Doodlebug Cottage at 1210 Venetian Drive, Tybee Island! This home is a ground level cottage and has been newly updated, not to mention filled with wonderful local and regional art. Doodlebug sits directly across from Horse Pen Creek, with beautiful views in every direction. The entire front of the cottage is spanned my a wonderful, cozy screened porch just perfect for whiling the hours away. Relax with a cup of freshly brewed Mermaid Morning Blisscoffee and enjoy Mother Nature’s nightly show as the sun sets over your amazing marsh views.

Doodlebug Cottage is well suited for family or friend groups, and there’s enough off street parking for three cars. Your cottage is equipped with everything you need to enjoy cooking at home, staying connected, or just enjoying a little time together. There’s a fully equipped kitchen, complimentary high speed Wifi, books galore, and games to enjoy. And what vacation is complete without your four legged best friends? Don’t leave them behind…Doodlebug Cottage welcomes cats and dogs! The fully fenced back yard is even the perfect spot for them to burn off some of their energy. Tybee has beautiful sunny days, so make sure to pack your walking shoes and bicycles. Doodlebug Cottage is in a great spot for nature strolls or bike riding. You might even catch a glimpse of dolphins feeding and playing, or magestic herons soaring over the marsh. Tybee’s beautiful beaches are only 6 blocks away, and you are only one block from AJ’s Dockside Restaurant. It’s some of the best seafood on the island!

Well, what in the world are you waiting for…no more excuses! Why not plan a visit to Tybee Island and Doddlebug cottage right away?

     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”.

    
     Welcome to Blue Heron Cottage at 704 15th Street here on Tybee Island! This sweet beach treasure is a completely restored 1940’s cottage, perfect for your next Tybee retreat. If high ceilings, claw-foot tubs, hardwood floors, and large sunny windows are a few of your favorite things, then Blue Heron Cottage is right up your alley! This two bedroom, two bath home is perfect for groups of up to six guests and is also pet friendly, so don’t leave them behind! You and your pet will enjoy the large screened porch and completely fenced yard. The corner lot is roomy and has plenty of space for relaxing or playing.

     Speaking of playing, you are close to everything during your stay at Blue Heron. Alley 3, the island’s main kayak launch site, is an easy two blocks away, as is the always yummy cuisine of AJ’s Dockside Restaurant. Tybee’s beautiful beaches are a mere five blocks, and don’t forget to visit the famous Breakfast Club while you are exploring downtown!

     Don’t wait another minute, make your plans today. Nothing starts a New Year off better than a little Tybee Time!

Welcome to 1106 Lovell Avenue and Nowhere To Go Cottage. Don’t let the name fool you…there’s plenty to do and see during your visit! This home is a classic beach retreat, just perfect for families, a girls weekend, or even a girl scout adventure. Nowhere To Go sits on a large lot, so there’s plenty of outdoor living to do. Bring your pets too! The yard isn’t fenced, but it is still Fido friendly.

Grill out, enjoy a book on the back deck, or the shade of the mature palms; anything goes! You may feel wonderfully secluded, but you aren’t far from Butler Avenue and everything the island has to offer! Take an easy one and a half block stroll to the beach, ride your bike to the local IGA Market for supplies, or visit some of Tybee’s favorite restaurants…you are close to it all!
Need to feel the bliss of having nothing specific to do, and nowhere particular to go? Plan a visit now; island time is all the time on Tybee! See you soon!