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Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!

Cottage near Tybee Island Beach in Tybee Island

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mid Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tybee Island

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this South Beach cottage, you'll find Tybee Island Beach and Mid Beach. Also, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion is within half a mile (1 km) and South Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mid Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Treylor Park Beach Party - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!

#01187K
1211 2nd Ave., Tybee Island, GA, 31328

NO BEACH TOWELS OR BEACH GEAR PROVIDED

CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT

Pura Vida Cottage is all new with a complete renovation and refresh of decor in summer 2025! Our Owners have completely renovated and you will love the bright, clean and beachy vibe! New luxury plank vinyl flooring in kitchen, living room and bedrooms and new porcelain tile in bathrooms.
Ground level cottage ideal for families with children or seniors who don't like stairs!
Pet-friendly with fenced-in yard - multiple pets welcome! Large screened porch as well as outdoor deck under a 200 year old Live Oak tree! Outdoor shower for washing off the beach!
New Amazon Fire 50" 4K Smart TV in living room.
Beautiful bright cottage kitchen with new open shelving, beautiful tile backsplash, new quartz countertop as well as cabinet and lighting updates. Owners also installed a water filtration system! They are living the true Pura Vida (pure life) with a water purification system! Reduces a wide variety of organic and inorganic contaminants that may effect the quality of your water supply.
Enjoy your complimentary sample of Mermaid Morning Bliss coffee; a special perk for all Mermaid Cottages guests!
2 cozy bedrooms and 2 bathrooms make this a perfect cottage for a small family or group ~one bedroom has a queen bed and the other has 2 twin beds.
3 short blocks from the 12th Street beach, short walk to shops and restaurants. 2nd Avenue is the main bike street on Tybee and perfect for family bike rides.
We are proud to offer an educators discount! Let us know at time of booking if you are a teacher. We also offer discounts for military (active & retired), AAA and AARP members.
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 #STR2025-0744

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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
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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: 1,000 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

Charming Sea Largo Pet Friendly Great Deck Short Blocks Beach
Charming Sea Largo Pet Friendly Great Deck Short Blocks Beach
1181-28984

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! to the airport?

This cottage is 54 mi (97-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!?

As of Mar 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! on Mar 24, 2026 start from $732, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! to the beach?

This cottage is a short 6-minute walk from Tybee Island Beach and 10-minute walk from Mid Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! to downtown Tybee Island?

This cottage is 0.3 mi away from Tybee Island.

Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 439 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

First time on the island, the house is exactly as described. It’s a cozy cottage two bedrooms, nice living room room nice screened in front porch and a fenced in yard for your dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Weekend

Cutest cottage on 2nd . Walking distance to all activities at the pier. Dogs loved the property too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation at its finest!

Clean!! Relaxing!! Well Stocked!! Wonderful porch!! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer D., Westbrook

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable little house

Amazing!! Two weeks before my family’s weeeknd away, I received a personal phone call from Tammy making sure I was all sent for my upcoming rental. I had never had such a great experience. Will continue to rent with them.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house and great customer support

We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tylar Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

We had an amazing time on our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chip P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach 2023

Great property to stay at and very close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

We loved the cottage! Def our fav! The screened porch was so perfect for mornings and dinner in the evening! We will be back definitely!!!!❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tybee time

Great property and a wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mckenzie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Adorable home on a quiet street right next to the main bike path and a close walk to the grocery. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Place

Pura Vida delighted us from the time we set foot in the house. It was clean, bright and perfect for 2 adults and a small (well behaved) pup. The kitchen is well equipped. The place is an easy walk to the beach and to restaurants and the screened in porch is a perfect place to welcome the day with coffee in the morning and close out the day with a glass of wine in the evening. Can't wait to go back..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

Dispite Ian coming in we had a wonderful stay in this adorable cottage! Everything was perfect! Diane and Tammy were on top of everything even checking in on us with the bad weather coming. We would definitely come back here! No complaints!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Time on Second Avenue in Tybee

My family and I had an amazing time on Tybee Island and in this lovely cottage. The decor with the beach theme was perfect for the area. I was nervous about noise with how close the homes are to one another but the neighborhood has quiet hours and my husband and I got a relaxing sleep each night on the very comfortable queen bed (best mattress besides my own that I have slept in when renting). The central air worked perfectly. The cable TV had plenty of programming options and the WIFI was strong. The screened in front porch was my favorite spot. I enjoyed drinking tea in there in the morning while watching bikers and walkers stroll by. The walk to the beach was a couple short blocks away. The beaches were amazingly clean and the sand was as smooth as silk. Tybee has a small town feel set in the tropics. While there are shops and restaurants, it didn’t feel like a tourist area. The cottage is also a very short walk to the local IGA which is well stocked. This cottage is on the bike path which allows you to traverse a lot of the island. You are also very close (20 minutes or so) to beautiful, historic Savannah. My husband and I never considered a beach town as a retirement place. However, there is something different about this place. If you want to be active, you can bike, swim, surf, kayak, walk, etc. The property manager was incredibly responsive. Our trip was amazing and we plan to go back next year if all goes as planned.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Tybee Trip

Pura Vida was just as advertised and was perfect for our family of four. The location was convenient to the beach, the grocery store and shops and restaurants. We had a great time and only wish we could have stayed another week. The staff at Mermaid Cottages were outstanding.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

marian b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet little stay

This house is just perfect for a couple or two. The front porch is just lovely and everything about the management is excellent. They are very communicative and responsive. We just loved our stay and will be back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect!

Wonderful cozy cottage. Excellent location! Walked a short distance to see the sunrise each morning. Rented bikes and explored the island. Super clean and comfy beds. Highly recommend for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at the beach!

Our family of four (+ dog) had a great stay at Pura Vida. The size was perfect for us, it was very clean, and the kitchen was well stocked with all of the cookware we needed. The location can't be beat—just a short walk to the beach and restaurants, while still being in a quiet neighborhood. And Tammy from Mermaid Cottages took great care of us. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

Had a fabulous time!! Neighborhood was great. Felt very safe. Riding bikes and light house a must.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This is a cute house with an awesome screened porch in a great location! The house was spotless and had everything we could want or need. The porch is relaxing regardless of the weather and the picket fence is perfect. The beach, sound, grocery store, shops and restaurants are all walking distance. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S., Longmont, CO (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific home!

An absolute terrific home and location! House even better tha the pictures. Host Tammy was wonderful. A very pleasant 10 days on the island. Highly recommend
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pura Vida exceeded our expectations!

We truly enjoyed our stay at this cozy beach cottage. Very clean, this cottage is in a great location to enjoy all that Tybee Island has to offer. The Mermaid staff was very helpful and accommodating. It was a great month! We will be back!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay!

Pura Vida is a great Cottage to stay in! Very cozy, clean, great location, and the property manager stayed in very close contact! We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard P., Ellijay, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Have to come again

Had a great time. So good in fact we book another trip next year. We have stayed at several places and this has been the that stands out.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Great little place

Everything was great however it was a tad dirty upon arrival. It appeared there was dog hair around the house. Luckily none of us had allergies to dogs! Besides that it was a lovely property and the check in and check out was easy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away from Home

We loved our stay at Sea Largo- it truly felt like home away from home. The house was just lovely - warmly decorated and just the right size for our little family. The outdoor space was just as great and I spent many an afternoon relaxing on the screened in porch. The house is just a short distance from the beach and is located on a cheerful street that is also along the main bike route. Family friendly area and a short walk to shops and restaurants. You do want to bring some extras such as extra paper towels, toilet paper, soap, etc because additional supplies of those are not available. However, that did not take away from our experience and the awesome memories we made. The ladies of Mermaid Cottages were very responsive, kind, and great to work with. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021