Happy Little Cottages By The Sea

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Mermaid Tales: Sea Largo Cottage

At 1211 2nd Avanue here on Tybee, there sits a hidden gem of a beach cottage just waiting for you! Sea Largo Cottage is perfect for any group, especially families, older folks, or guests with young children. The home is ground level, so it’s a great choice for anyone looking to avoid the stairs of the usual raised cottage style. And, no family trip would be complete with out Fluffy and Fido, so don’t leave them behind…this cottage is pet friendly!

Come ready to relax and recharge. The cozy screened porch is a great spot to unwind and watch island life drift by. You can also enjoy a little peace and quiet on the back yard deck. Soak up the sun in the hammock-made-for-two, or stretch out in one of the vintage beach chairs on the deck and enjoy the shade of the yard’s 200 year old oak tree. you’ll love the quirky style of the cottage and the great local folk art as well. You can even stay connected; the cottage has complimentary Wifi for when you prefer to surf from home!

     Sea Largo is located on Tybee’s main bicycle trail, so make sure you take a ride while you’re here. On bike or on foot, you are only 2 blocks from the beach and the shops and restaurants of downtown. If you’d rather not pack your bulky bikes, visit Tim’s Beach Gear. They have anything you might need for the beach! Don’t forget to try local favorites, like AJ’s Dockside, the famous Breakfast Club, and Stingray’s.
     This cottage has everything you need to enjoy a little Tybee Time. The owners, being educators themselves, know how hard teachers and educators work. We are glad to offer a discount to active or retired educators, so make sure to mention the fact that you teach when you make your reservations! Don’t wait another minute. Plan your trip to Tybee and Sea Largo today…we can’t wait to see you!

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Mermaid Tales: Nora’s Cottage c 1920

703 2nd Avenue

     Welcome to Nora’s Cottage, a circa 1920 Tybee treasure! Nora’s mid-island location makes it the perfect place to be close to everything Tybee has to offer. You’ll enjoy a 3 block stroll to the beach, and the out door shower when you return and need to refresh after all that beach combing. The home has a screen porch in front, perfect for relaxing with a good book, or just watching island life pass by.

    Nora’s Cottage is great for a family retreat, friend escape, or anyone just wanting to slow down and relax. The cottage sleeps six comfortably, but for those groups needing more room, the home is across the street from three of our other cottages: A Mermaid’s Tale, Basking Under the Tybee Sun, and Good Times. The quiet residential neighborhood is perfect for bicycle rides all over the island, so pack your wheels! Don’t want to bother with packing your bulky bike? Visit Tim’s Beach Gear for bicycles and anything else you might need during your stay on the island!
     Don’t leave your furry friends behind at home either…Nora’s is pet friendly! Make sure you bring your best friends along. They are sure to enjoy the fenced in yard and the large deck for sun puddle naps!

     This beautiful cottage has been selected to be on the National Register of Historic Places, but it holds an extra special place in the hearts of John and Ed, grandsons of the cottage’s namesake Grandma Nora. She lived here for many years. John and Ed spent many a summer in the cottage and have taken great pride in restoring the home. We can’t wait to share that love and care with you! Make your plans to visit Tybee and stay at Nora’s Cottage, you’ll be glad you did. This historic Tybee cottage is just waiting for you…see you soon!

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Mermaid Sighting: Cottage Sneak Peek!

     We are super excited around here! There’s a flurry of activity going on, and it’s in preparation for a new cottage! I love a good before and after, so it’s all just too tempting…I had to share some sneak peek “before” pictures!
How exciting is that? I just love watching the transformation, and I can’t wait to see how this diamond is polished to shine. Here are some more pictures to whet your appetite!
So inviting already!
Are you as excited as we are yet? Good, because it’s going to be amazing! Make sure to stay tuned, because there will be more updates to come!

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Mermaid Tales: Marsh Mermaid

     Welcome to Marsh Mermaid! This home is ideal for guests looking for the “Mermaid Cottages Experience,” but not necessarily an older cottage. Marsh Mermaid is a newer duplex that is extremely private and sound proof. Enjoy your Mermaid Morning Bliss coffee or a relaxing dinner on the deck overlooking sweeping views of Tybee’s beautiful salt marshes.

     Marsh Mermaid has three bedrooms, each with it’s own bathroom and marsh views, so it is a perfect fit for any type of group. The home is also pet friendly, so bring your furry children along with you! Fido can even relax and catch a nap in the sunny fenced-in yard while you grill up some fresh Georgia seafood. If dining out is what you prefer, you are mere minutes from Tybee gems like A.J.’s Dockside Restaurant, The Breakfast ClubHuc-a-Poo’s, and The Crab Shack!
     Marsh Mermaid has everything you’ll need for your stay, even complimentary Wifi. Everything is there for a perfect beach getaway…except you! What are you waiting for? Make your reservations for relaxation today!

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Mermaid Tales: Little Fish Cottage

     Welcome to 1307 Lovell Avenue, home of Little Fish Cottage! Little Fish is a newly renovated 1930s Tybee Beach Cottage. this quaint cottage has a tin roof, a large screened-in porch across the front, and is situated on a quiet neighborhood street just 1 and a half blocks from the beach! Little Fish Cottage is the perfect place for couples, friends, families, and your four legged pals! 
     When you stay at Little Fish Cottage, you are a short stroll to the fishing pier and pavilion, the beach and back river, and all the wonderful restaurants, shops, and galleries that “Downtown” Tybee has to offer! Stingrays and Doc’s Bar are definitely local favorites you must visit while on the island! Little Fish is conveniently located in the mid-beach area, putting you only 6 blocks from Memorial Park and it’s picnic areas, tennis and basketball courts, and children’s play areas. You are also close to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, a great place to explore and learn more about Tybee and it’s marine life!
     This cottage even has it’s own website, so make sure to visit and learn more about this Tybee treasure! So, what are you waiting for? Plan a trip to Little Fish Cottage to relax, enjoy and play…that’s what Tybee is all about!

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