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A Tybee Island State-of-Mind

Sometimes, it is difficult to get away. Life doesn’t always allow you to get away long enough to make it out to Tybee Island. But you know something? There’s nothing stopping you from enjoying a little Tybee Time right where you are!  That’s certainly what our friend Sandy did recently!

Tybee Time

Sandy and her friends Jan and Carol are all veteran travelers, being a Meeting Planner, Travel Agent, and Airlines Account Executive. They’ve been all over, but Tybee Island stole their hearts when the trio enjoyed a trip together this past May.

Sandy, Jan, and Carol are the best of friends and get together once a month for what they like to call SSD…that’s Soup, Salad, and Dessert. Well, SSD was at Jan’s home recently and boy, were Sandy and Carol surprised — Jan had brought a little bit of Tybee Island to Pittsburgh! Sandy shared a little about the party with us:

“To our surprise she had the dining room table spread with Tybee theme including Mary Kay Andrews new book!  The coffee table was filled with seashells under candles and a “beachy” feel with white and sea blue décor.  We took our shoes off and pretended we were back at Tybee Beach!”

Sandy, Jan, and Carol know they can enjoy Tybee Time anytime!

How much fun is that? It just proves what we have always believed — Tybee isn’t just a place, it’s a state-of-mind! Thanks for sharing Sandy! We sure hope your Tybee party tides you over until y’all get the chance to visit with us again!

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Back River Bungalow Bliss

It has been a busy, bustling 2011 summer season here at Mermaid Cottages! We love being full up with happy beach bums, and hearing from those satisfied guests is just the cherry on top for us. Andrea, a recent guest all the way from Walnut Creek, California, had this to share about her stay at Back River Bungalow:

Back River Bungalow on Tybee Island, Georgia

“My children and grandchildren join my husband and I for a week of unplugging. The house had great space for six adults and two kids plus a baby. We had slow starts to the days, enjoyed the walk to the beach–the only exercise we got! We enjoyed the screened in porch in the evening. 

We used Tim’s Beach Gear that Mermaid recommended and had great stuff for the baby items plus our “beach camp.” The waves were perfect for the 5 and 10 year olds. The outdoor shower was the best part of the day–cool water, get the sticky off and keep the sand out of the house.

We brought our own food and had all that we needed in the kitchen. The washer/drying in the kitchen made keeping up with the laundry a breeze. Grocery store and restaurants were within walking distance as well.

The only problem we had was an air filter that needed to be replaced and a Mermaid was on it the next day.

One of the most restful vacations I have had in a long time.”

Step in and unplug...

Thank you so much for sharing Andrea! We couldn’t be happier that your time here with the Mermaids was all you wanted it to be. Don’t be a stranger, y’all come back soon!

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Mermaids in Our Midst: Patti Digh

 

The fabulous Patti Digh!

We recently had the pleasure of having one of our favorite regular guests come for a visit to Mermaid Cottages! Patti Digh is not only a dear friend, she is an amazing author, life coach, and keynote speaker! Patti is the author of the fabulous Life is a Verb: 37 Way to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally. She has also penned five other hugely inspirational books as well as her award winning blog, 37Days.com. When Patti isn’t writing, she travels the world to speak about leadership, diversity, and mindful living. But, beneath all of that is what is most important. She is simply Patti- loving wife and mother of two daughters, a dog, and two cats. She and her family make their home in Asheville, NC, but boy, we sure do love when we get to see them here on Tybee!

Patti recently appeared on Voice America’s Conversations with Yourself radio program to chat about her wonderful book, Four Word Self Help. If you missed the show, don’t fret, you can still check it out! Click here and listen…or you can even download the episode to keep! Ain’t the internet grand?

Patti's fabulous new book!

We want to send out a big congratulations to Patti for her appearance on the show and for the success Four Word Self Help is having! We sure love seeing your smiling face here on Tybee, Patti! It was great to see you…take care and come back soon!

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Mermaids in Our Midst: Poetry!

It’s not very often we receive poetry in our email…and it is even less often that we receive poetry about Mermaid Cottages! Jamie Harris, one of our fabulous fans from Chattanooga, Tennessee, sent us this fabulous poem she wrote herself. We loved it so much, of course we had to share it here with all of you!

Here I sit in my office dreary…

Dreaming of Tybee, so light and cheerie

The sounds of the Island, the crash of the waves

Glad of the vacation, my company gave…

 

This Vacation, will not put me in debt

I rented from mermaids! The best I bet!

So swift and prompt, were their replies

I count down the calendar as days go by!

 

For soon in the car, all our stuff will be packed

Beach Bum Biscuits, our doggies will snack.

Over the hills, and through small towns

Our GPS system, will keep us bound.

 

The Sun will rise, on the eastern coast

Tybee Island! Will a new day boast!

Bring to us, laughter and fun!

Mermaid Cottages, will be your number one!

 

You can have your resorts, your casino’s, your cruise

For me it’s Tybee, you’ve got nothing to lose!

Remember your camera, and your sunscreen too…

Look out Mermaids, were coming for you!!!

Jamie's nephew, Thomas, and Jamie enjoying a day on Tybee Island!

Isn’t that wonderful?! Jamie, thank you so much for sharing your talent with us, and for being such a big fan! We can’t wait to see you on Tybee soon!

 

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Mermaids in Our Midst: Tucked Inn at Tybee Happiness

When you come to Tybee Island, we want you to have a wonderful time! Everyone at Mermaid Cottages wants to make each and every guest’s stay the vacation they have always dreamed of, and we always try to go that extra mile to make you smile. We love sharing our beautiful island, and when we receive messages from recent happy guests, our hearts just swell with pride! This message from Mark in Oklahoma, who recently stayed in Tucked Inn at Tybee Cottage,  really made our day!

Tucked Inn at Tybee Cottage

“Our vacation to Tybee Island began with an unexpected disappointment with the property we had rented for 2 weeks from [another rental company]. We did our best to make it work out, but to no avail, just too many shortcomings to overcome. Then I contacted Diane Kaufman at Mermaid Cottages, and she rescued us. She helped us find a property that surpassed our expectations, and made our stay on the wonderful Tybee Island all it could be. She cared about us, and bent over backwards to ensure our satisfaction. When going to Tybee Island, look no further than Mermaid Cottages and Diane Kaufman.”

· By Mark from Chandler, OK on for a stay in June 2011

Thank you so much for sharing Mark! We are really glad you called and allowed us to help you make your Tybee Island stay everything it could be. Your kind remarks made us smile from ear to ear! Don’t be a stranger; we hope you return to Tybee soon!

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