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Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch.

Cottage near Tybee Island Beach in Tybee Island

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪7 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 10-minute walk of this South Beach cottage, you'll find Tybee Island Beach and South Beach. Back River Beach and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Back River Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mid Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wet Willie's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sting Ray's Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 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.

Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch.

#01187T2
1608 Chatham Ave, Tybee Island, GA, 31328

NO BEACH TOWELS OR BEACH GEAR PROVIDEDCONTACTLESS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT

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This gorgeous raised Tybee cottage is situated near the Back River, the public dock and just down the block from Alley 3 kayak launch.
This cottage boasts a ground level area with beautiful flowering foliage and an outdoor shower with a really cute changing area. There are rinsing areas for gear and places to hang/dry gear. The perfect cottage (location and amenities) for kayak enthusiasts!
Moving upstairs, there is a wonderful screened porch for awesome beach naps! How much better can it get at a beach house??!! What's better than a nap with a salty ocean breeze! Also, there's additional unscreened porch area with lots of comfy outdoor seating.
Come inside and you are on the main floor. There are 3 bedrooms on this level; master bedroom with king bed and attached bathroom, 2nd bedroom with queen bed and 3rd bedroom with double bed. Also a 2nd bathroom located in the hall on this level. On the top floor, you will find the beautiful living/dining/kitchen area of the cottage. House is configured this way to take advantage of the awesome views from the top floor!
Enjoy your complimentary sample of Mermaid Morning Bliss coffee; a special perk for all Mermaid Cottages guests!
Comfortable casual furnishings, flatscreen TV as well as a fully equipped kitchen and dining area with seating for 8. There is a 4th bedroom on the top floor with queen bed. Also a full bath on this floor. All bedrooms have flatscreen TVs.
Complimentary off-street parking for 3 cars.
Minimum Age Requirement: Must be 25 years of age to rent this property.
PLEASE NOTE: LONGER MINIMUM STAY (UP TO 7 NIGHTS) MAY BE REQUIRED DURING CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR INCLUDING HOLIDAYS AND OUR SUMMER SEASON.
PARTY POOPER ALERT:
*NO PARTIES OR EVENTS AT THIS PROPERTY*
PLEASE NOTE: EVENTS (WEDDINGS, PARTIES, ETC.) ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY OF OUR HOMES. HOME OCCUPANCY IS STATED AND YOU CANNOT HAVE GUESTS OVER THIS OCCUPANCY LIMIT.


5% Discount for Military, Educators, AAA and AARP
Ask us about Special Off-Season rates!
STVR License #STR2025-0733

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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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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: 2,200 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

1181-130257

Frequently asked questions

How close is Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch. to the airport?

This cottage is 54.5 mi (101-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch. to the beach?

This cottage is a short 2-minute walk from Tybee Island Beach and 7-minute walk from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch. to downtown Tybee Island?

This cottage is 0.6 mi away from Tybee Island.

Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, had everything we needed, communication was outstanding, proximity to all that we were interested in. Overall great stay and will reserve it again in the future. I
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Norcross, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect, easy walk to the river which is where we spent most of our time. The house was beautiful and very clean. Lots of deck and porch space to hang out in.Communication was really great; we felt very welcomed and appreciated.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Retha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

The house was clean, perfect size for us. This is a quiet peaceful place to vacation. Easy check in and they call to make sure everything was good. We had a great time and hope to get to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandee Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

We enjoyed our stay at Vitamin Sea. House was beautiful, clean and perfect for a getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaTrece T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location was absolutely perfect. Property was clean overall. It would be awesome if motion lights are added outside. This spot is excellent for an extended stay or a short getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vitamin Sea for the WIN

The house is gorgeous and spacious. Great location, close to beach, restaurants and shops. Only suggestions would be to update the beds, provide more towels (washcloths and hand towels) in bathrooms and perhaps a bigger water heater. If more than one shower being used at once, water is lukewarm. We loved the outside decks with seating and the open concept on third floor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tybee Saint Patrick's day

We had 3 couples, plenty of space for everyone. Close to downtown. Beds were very comfy. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Management

Received a phone call from the manager telling us her worker drove by and told her we “had a bunch of people at the house”. Really? House sleeps 8 and we had 7. Strike 1. Then we discover that for a house that sleeps 8 (4 bedrooms) there is only 2 parking spaces. So one of our cars has to park on the grass. The manager told us we might get a ticket. Strike 2. They need to provide parking tags for the cars is this is an issue. She said they couldn’t afford them because they were 300 a year. Seriously?! A small price to pay for making sure your guests don’t get a ticket. I will never use Mermaid Cottages again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

This house is a hidden gem.... Would recommend to anyone ... The pictures do not do it justice and the location is great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shea M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and lots of great porches

Great house and great location. We loved the porches!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Beautiful spacious home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness

great time

fantastic location and great fun even with the storms
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eunji R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

The house had plenty of space for 7 adults. It was beautiful and located conveniently near the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ebony C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eb

Everything was great. Lovely home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

tyler k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great place to stay, property management were amazing. walking distance to plenty of places to eat and drink! 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vitamin Sea Tybee Island Visit

Overall, our family really enjoyed the visit at Vitamin Sea. The house has enough space for all of us. A few items that we mentioned to the management company was the dishwasher wasn’t working snd we found mouse droppings in the kitchen, which we had to clean up
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

We had such a wonderful time at this property! It was clean, spacious, bright, and everything we hoped for. It is in a safe walkable area that is a super short walk to the beach. We had such a wonderful experience with the property manager and the cleaning crew. They were great at communicating promptly, accommodating our needs, and being flexible with us. I could not recommend this property enough if you are coming to the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had a fantastic time at this house! It is beautiful and clean. Plenty of space for our group of 7. The property manager was so easy to communicate with and extremely accommodating when I made a special request to adjust the check-in time. Would absolutely stay here again when in Tybee Island!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

Family stay

Mermaid is a pleasure to deal with for property. Great customer service! Property is just like picture and description!!!! Property is in great location and was spacious for our family and everyone was comfortable. Property was well equipped with everything you need for a stay. Family had a great time! We had an issue with ice maker (didnt work) and the mermaids brought us ice within an hour:) Only recommendation would be to update a bit (sheets , towels )and move furniture on deck out of the line of rain. If it rains and it it did on us can’t use deck (which is amazing wrapping around house) as it gets soaked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We were close to everything-the bay, the beach, shopping restaurants. Loved being able to walk everywhere. The house itself was big enough for our party of seven. The neighborhood was quiet and we sat out on the porches more than inside!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely & Welcoming Home

We had a wonderful time. Home was very comfortable and just what we wanted. Close beach access and friendly area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Tammy was very attentive and reached out to us to make sure everything regarding our stay was wonderful! Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Had an awesome stay. Loved sitting out on the porch. Very peaceful listening to the sound of the ocean. Would recommend this place to everyone!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K., Stone Mountain, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Vitamin Sea - just what the Dr ordered

We chose Vitamin Sea because of the location on the island and the 4 bedrooms. We were in town for our son’s wedding and this was the perfect house for needs. The house was very clean. Loved the views from the kitchen/ family room. The property manager was in contact with us after we arrived and also arranged for an extra day when one of our guests woke up sick on the morning of our original departure. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was Beautiful!

Great family get together!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021