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Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse

Cottage near Tybee Island Beach in Tybee Island

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Light Station and Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Marine Science Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tybee Island

Seaside stay .A stay at this North Beach cottage places you steps from Jaycee Park and within a 5-minute walk of Fort Screven. Battery Garland and Battery Brumby are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Battery Garland - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tybee Island Light Station and Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tybee Island Marine Science Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 30 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sting Ray's Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse

#01187O
13A Cedarwood Ave., Tybee Island, GA, 31328

CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
NO BEACH TOWELS OR BEACH GEAR PROVIDED

This historic Ft. Screven structure has been completely restored and renovated.
Layla Palmer of The Lettered Cottage fame has completely redecorated this amazing home and is a recipient of the Tybee Island Historic Society Preservation Award!!! Originally built as one of three Mess Halls for the fort, this home has had a long and colorful history including time as a boarding house. This duplex with Screened Inn on the other side with its own private entrance, Enlisted Men's Mess Hall features tall ceilings with ceiling fans, extra large windows in every room, hardwood floors and wrap around screened porch.

Enjoy your complimentary sample of Mermaid Morning Bliss coffee; a special perk for all Mermaid Cottages guests!
Fenced-in yard with large palms and live oaks. Two blocks from the North Beach, 5 minutes from the Tybee Light House Station and the North Beach Grill restaurant. The Jaycee Park (ball fields, walking path, playground) is located directly behind the home.
Ground level, easy to access, pet-friendly.
Complimentary off-street parking for 2 cars. Parking is parallel to the white picket fence on the grass or you can pull into the right side of the picket fence.
Complimentary WiFi.
Minimum Age Requirement: Must be 25 years of age to rent this property.

ALL PET FRIENDLY HOMES REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL PET FEE. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR PETS!
PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM NIGHT STAY REQUIREMENTS WILL APPLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING HOLIDAYS, SPRING BREAK AND OUR SUMMER SEASON.

5% Discount for Military, Educators, AAA and AARP
Longer minimum stay (up to 7 nights) may be required during certain times of the year including Holidays and our Summer Season.
Ask us about Special Off-Season rates!

STVR License #STR2025-0748

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Enlisted Men's Mess Hall/screened C1925 Lighthouse Pets History
Enlisted Men's Mess Hall/screened C1925 Lighthouse Pets History
Enlisted Men's Mess Hall C1925! Lighthouse Pets History!
1181-30511

Frequently asked questions

How close is Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse to the airport?

This cottage is 52.7 mi (96-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse to the beach?

This cottage is a short 9-minute walk from Tybee Island Beach and 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse to downtown Tybee Island?

This cottage is 1.3 mi away from Tybee Island.

Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 448 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was so cute with amazing history. The hosts could not have been more accommodating. They even turned the porch lights on for us when they learned we would arrive after dark! Highly recommend Mermaid Cottages and this house. We walked everywhere and others staying in the neighborhood were all friendly and respectful. The fenced in yard was perfect for our dogs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a perfect getaway rental. This is a quiet, tucked away spot that’s so close to the beach, restaurants and cool things to do and see. 20 minutes from Savannah we spent several days going to many different museums and restaurants. The hop on & off trolley is worth it in Savannah. We rented bikes on the island because everything is so close. There are so many good places to eat, especially sweets. Definitely stop by Tybean coffee, it’s so charming and they have a great selection of coffee. We have an electric car and there is a fast charger right around the corner. Super convenient. This inn has private access to the beach which is so nice and is pretty hidden. We brought our 2 small dogs and they loved the fenced in yard and the screened in porch. The house itself has everything one would need. Their beds are very comfortable and there are plenty of them without feeling crowded. The hosts were absolutely fantastic. They check in on us and communicate without being intrusive. At the end we left something behind and Tammy reached out immediately to arrange for us to get back our items. Truly wonderful hosts and a wonderful place to stay and visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location and customer service!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and comfortable

This quirky and charming home was the perfect beach getaway for us. A short walk to the beach, lighthouse and science center was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always wonderful

We have stayed at Screened Inn numerous times, and we can't imagine staying anywhere else when we visit Tybee. We also feel that the mermaids are hands down the best property management group that we've ever encountered. We'll be back as soon as possible!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tybee Island vacation

Stayed here for a few days with my husband, our friends and their dog. The place was perfect for two couples or a couple with a few kids. The fenced in yard was excellent for the dog too! We spent most of our time on the delightful screened in porch watching life go by on the Island. Clean, cute and cleverly decorated. Easy walk to the beach through the secret gate. I would definitely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay!

We had a great time! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tybee Perfection

Spotlessly clean, comfortable and full of old Tybee charm. Quiet location near the lighthouse and easy stroll to the beach. Loved this well-appointed and homey spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACY P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely lovely!

We had a wonderful time at Tybee! The listing was exactly as described. Mermaid cottages checked in with us to ensure we had all we needed. Would absolutely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vitamin Sea is awesome!

My family was in town for a wedding and stayed at Vitamin Sea. This house is awesome with great space for a large family. We very much enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this house and working with Mermaid Cottages!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

beach getaway

We loved the cottage and the details done toward historic preservation. Mornings and evenings on the screened in porch were so peaceful. The fenced in yard for the dog was great. Convenient access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Angel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute property

Super clean and cute property with tons of character, close to beach. The only negatives being the locks tend to stick making it hard to get in an out at times. Bed was not to our preference. Could feel springs poking and we found it extremely hard. Might just need a mattress topper. Checkin was also late in my opinion at 4 but this was clearly stated and might be common on the island?? Even so, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location!

Loved this property for the location and great customer service!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little Slice Of Tybee Island Heaven!

The best birthday weekend at the cutest little cottage! We loved everything about our stay! The communication was top notch! Location was perfect! The house was so clean I let my 7 mo old granddaughter crawl around everywhere. Beds were comfy, loved the screened in porch! My husband is a builder and loved the aesthetics of this historical home. We had dinner at the Crab Shack (2 mi away and a definite must eat at) the first night and grilled steaks at the cottage the 2nd night. We enjoyed a day at the beach, which was close enough to walk to. Thank you to the sweet host for my birthday bottle of wine! We can’t wait to go back for our next stay! This is definitely one of our favorite vacation rentals! You won’t go wrong picking this cute cottage for your next Tybee Island visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cottage! Perfect location!

We had such a great stay at the Enlisted Men’s Mess Hall. We felt welcome before we even arrived. Tammy was wonderful checking in with us before our arrival and when we first got there. We loved how we could easily walk to the beach, lighthouse ice cream and many restaurants. The space in the cottage was just right for our family of 4 and our 2 dogs loved the fenced in yard and daily walks around the adjacent park. We would love to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house, excellent communication!!

Perfect for the 4 of us. Pups enjoy the fenced in yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous cottage

We absolutely loved our stay at the Mess Hall Cottage. The kitchen was well equipped, the porch was a lovely place to spend our non-beach time and the beach was just a short walk away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close and convenient

The property was close to everything in a convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S., Upstate New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Practically Perfect

This quaint cottage is in the quiet historic district at the north end of Tybee Island, within walking distance of the beach and shops. It's a duplex, but no one was in the other half of the house except for 3 days out of the month we were there. Beds and linens were comfy and soft. The screened porch is a great place to relax or dine. The kitchen is small but workable. Service and communication were top notch. Highly recommended.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved our stay here and we can’t wIt to come back!

We loved our stay here and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendra R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome, adorable place near the beach!

We had a great time at this very cute, historic property. The details were spot on, and everything was as described!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

The property was very nice and we really likes the historic style and tone of the neighborhood. The beach is easily accessible and directions were clear and provided by the property management. We stayed for about 6 days for a family reunion in the area and really liked the property over some that other family rented. Everything was as advertised and the property manager called a few times during the visit to be sure that everything was ok for our stay. I would stay here again if ever in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brianna V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Wonderful!

This property was as beautiful as pictured, and then some! A few things either not listed, or that I may have overlooked: There's a wonderful master bath (I would have brought bath bombs and candles) and there's also beach chairs and a boogie board provided! Tammy was wonderful in accommodating us throughout a few of my mishaps (murphy's law is a thing with me) and we couldn't have asked for a better location! We hope we can come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and clean

We loved staying here for a long weekend. The house was super cute and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021