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Mermaid Sighting: Mermaid Cat!

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     Mostly, you see mermaids pictured as beautiful maidens with lithe, curvy figures and flowing hair. But, every once in a while, you see something else. I just adore this Mermaid Cat…or Mercat, whatever floats your boat. It’s whimsical, cute, and totally unexpected, and I love that!

     This unique mermaid is by Sandi of Sandi’s Shellscapes on Etsy. The artist is even located near Daytona Beach, FL like our sighting from last week! She has a wonderful shop full of lovelies, so make sure you pay her a visit and get your sea shell fix.
     Don’t forget, mermaids are everywhere! If you spot one, we’d love to see it. You can send your sighting and a little info about your mermaid to diane@mermaidcottages.com. Your mermaid might be the next one featured right here! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Mermaid Tales: Canty’s Cottage

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     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!

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COTTAGE CHEESE:Super Bowl, A Moving Experience

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I say this with love.

I feel we’re very close.

The Super Bowl can be a moving experience.

Fun.  Food.  Family.  Friends.

Did I say FOOD?  At my home that means hot, spicy, gorgeous, involved, provocative, rich, emotional food.

I like to quote Paula Deen, “I’m your cook…not your cardiologist”!  If you ain’t ‘sposed to eat it don’t stuff it in your mouth.  You stick to the celery sticks filled with cream cheese or peanut butter and the rest of us will suffer through chili, hot wings, ribs, steamed oysters, jalapenos wrapped in bacon, clams and sausage, melon and tomatoes and feta salad.

Thus brings me to the top of the “Real Important Details” list for a Super Bowl party…W.O.S.

WIDE OPEN SPACES!

You gather a bunch of folks with little or no will power, provide them with unlimited gastronomic experiences and confine them to a limited space and it’ll be a lot like chasing a bobcat up a tree.  In just a rooster hair someone will be hollering, “Shoot up here amongst us!  One of us needs some relief”!

WIDE OPEN SPACES!  That’s the key to a successful Super Bowl party.  Mermaid Cottages on Tybee Island has got you covered.  Just open up any of the cottages, let the crowds spill out into the outdoor rooms and onto the vast yards and the life you save just may be your own or more importantly MINE!

The Super Bowl.  It’s a truly moving experience!

 It’s about the laws of physics!  It’s about understanding lots of spicy foods breeds a little too much familiarity!  It’s the Super Bowl!  It’s COTTAGE CHEESE!

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GRACE: Beach Bum Biscuit Eater Of The Day

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Meet Grace, our Beach Bum Biscuits Eater of the Day!

Grace says:

Dear Diane and the Mermaids,

Just want to send you some proof of our lovely time at Doodlebug Cottage and a tail-wagging THANK YOU for the delicious biscuits you left in the cottage for me.  My parents really appreciate the name tags you provided.  They put one on my collar and one on my harness the whole time we were there.  My parents always worry about my safety and they said  that is very thoughtful of you to have the tags available.  You must love dogs!  I wasn’t allowed to get on the furniture at my home so I did the same at Doodlebug.  I have my own bed and I sleep on the floor, anyway.  My mom said that you were so very nice not to charge me extra, so I made sure to leave the cottage as nice and clean as when we first checked in.  I really enjoy Tybee Island.  I love the daily walks where I can smell so many interesting trees, shrubs, posts, grassy areas, fences…

Thank you for letting me come to your house.  I heard my parents talking and they both said they wanted to return to your house again soon!  I can’t wait!

Grace
(I am a Great Pyrenees.  My parents rescued me from a kill shelter 3 years ago.  I am a very good girl and a wonderful service dog!)

We can’t wait for Grace and her parents to come visit again!  Tybee Island is just the right place for such a pretty girl!

If you’ve been rescued by a pet from a shelter or pure breed rescue be sure to let us know!  Your furiend could be our next Beach Bum Biscuit Eater of the Day!

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Mermaids in Our Midst: Happiness at Doodlebug Cottage

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     Of course, summer is Tybee’s busy season, but we here at Mermaid Cottages love seeing our winter guests! Lan sent us this wonderful email after her recent trip to Tybee:

“Dear Diane,

Just want to let you know that we feel right at home here in Doodlebug Cottage and we love the peace and quiet of winter on Tybee.  I had contacted quite a few rental companies with properties along the coast of Georgia, and you were the friendliest and easiest to work with, you made it so easy for us to come to Tybee and we are grateful for that. Our dog Grace wants to send her “heartfelt thank you” as well, she loves Doodlebug cottage!  

Thanks to you and Mermaid Cottages Management,Lan, Ken & Grace”

      We always love hearing from happy guests. Thank you so much for letting us know how your visit went Lan, and thanks for bringing Grace to enjoy Tybee as well! We hope to see you again real soon!

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