Mermaid Tales: Inlet Breeze Cottage

     The weather is still frightfull in a lot of places around the country, but we've had a great taste of Spring here on tybee Island! If you're looking for a warm weather escape, welcome to Inlet Breeze Cottage in the heart of downtown Tybee! This sweet cottage is only two blocks from the island's beautiful beaches, and is only one block from the wonderful shops, restaurants, and Pier and Pavilion of Downtown.

     Inlet Breeze Cottage is a completely restored Old Tybee Boarding House, and was even featured in the January 2009 Coastal Living Magazine Guest Book article. With three and a half bedrooms, and two baths, there's plenty of room for larger groups of family and friends. You will enjoy the extra large rooms, and the beautiful screened porch. The huge fenced-in yard is perfect for enjoying lazy afternoons. And, since your cottage is Fido Friendly, your pooch will enjoy it all, too! There's a fully equipped kitchen. complimentary high speed internet with Wifi, and even a kareoke machine! What more could you ask for in a beach retreat?
     Don't wait another minute! Shake off the chill of winter and plan a trip to Inlet Breeze Cottage today!

Mermaids Make A Difference:You Gotta Have A Fancy Hat!

It's Springtime on Tybee and that means it'll soon be time for the Tybee Trolley to take a trip as part of Tybee's Irish Celebration Parade.  Riding on the trolley will be some very special revelers-residents from the Oceanside and Savannah Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation center!

If you're an honored guest you've got to have a special Irish hat, so the Mermaids from Mermaid Cottages, their guests and friends recently gathered to help the Oceanside and Savannah Beach residents create some fabulous chapeaus for their ride in the parade.  Blarney!

Mermaids Make A Difference in many ways and they'll tell you if you want to be in a parade you gotta have a fancy hat!

If you want to join the Mermaid Cottages team and make a difference while you're on Tybee be sure to follow us at http://www.mermaidcottages.blogspot.com and on Twitter @mermaidcottages!

Ya'll comin'?

1001 Ways To Get Tybee-ized: Dr. Joe's Beach Ecology

Want to learn more about our beautiful island paradise and get Tybee-ized, too?

Join Dr. Joe's Tybee Beach Ecology Trips this weekend, Saturday and Sunday!

Contact Dr. Joe Richardson

912-596-5362

joe@ceasurf.com

Of course, you can discover and observe Mermaids any day of the week!



COTTAGE CHEESE.The Oops Club

I called my auto insurance company yesterday to check some details.  "Oh, hi!  I see you've been a member of our insurance team since 2000", chirped the cheery voice on the other end of the phone.

I needed a new yard rake so I whipped out my well worn home supply card only to hear the clerk inform me, "You've gotten all the good out of this card.  Let me help you order a new one.  You've been with us since 1990, so you deserve another."

Later, the phone rang and against my better judgement I answered it instead of letting it go to voicemail. "Hey, haven't seen you at the gym lately.  Your membership is paid, but we don't ever see you!"

Memberships.  Keeping tabs.  A record of my behavior, good and bad.  It's all out there.

It started me thinking.  What had been my longest membership?  It didn't take long for one affiliation to stand out.  The Oops Club!  Oops, I was talking with my hands and spilled my soda.  Oops, I was talking instead of looking where I was going and stepped in something yucky.  Oops, I climbed on top of my dad's tractor, unscrewed the gas cap, laid on top of the gas tank and sniffed it until I fell off.  Oops, still groggy I somehow decided the tractor needed to be personalized, so I took a nail and scratched my dad's name in the paint.  Oops, indeed.  The Oops Club.  Lifetime member.

I guess my Oops track record explains my fascination with how well some folks can keep things looking so nice!  How do you make a home look so clean and nice and well kept despite kids, pets, slovenly spouses and house guests?  And, what about the sun, sand, hilarity and the it's not mine, so what do I care vacation rental contingent?

It's magic.  Mermaid Magic.  A couple of  really impressive secrets I've observed during my trips to Mermaid Cottages and Tybee Island...slip covers and quality upholstery fabrics keep even the highest traffic areas looking clean and beautiful.  That and a team of the best house managers on the beat!  No matter what Oops happens the Mermaid Cottages team has a remedy for it.

No Oops here.  Just Oohs and Ahs!

Mermaids in Our Midst: Back River Bungalow Guests

     We never get tired of hearing from our guests! Each of you become part of the Mermaid family when you visit, and we cherish every one of you! Here are two recent emails from happy Mermaids about their stay at Back River Bungalow Cottage:

"I had such a wonderful time staying at the property as well as touring Tybee Island. The people there treated us like we belong at the house. We had the opportunity to use some of the recipes from Paula Deen's cook book. It was very very good!"
· By Amazing from Memphis, TN 

"We enjoyed the quiet setting, lounging on the back and front porches with the breezes. Great place to enjoy your morning coffee or a late night drink. We walked to restaurants and in the neighborhood. Great times were had by all."
· By L. Horseman from Louisville, KY

Thank you both so much for taking the time to share. Don't be strangers...We hope to see you again real soon!

Live Like a Local: Mermaids Make a Difference!

     Here at Mermaid Cottages, we love our island community! We've started to organize efforts to give back to our lovely island, and we'd like to invite you to join us as Mermaids Make a Difference! Many of you helped kick off this effort February 13th at our mini beach sweep, and we would love for you to join us again...and bring a friend!
     This Friday, February 25th, join your fellow Mermaids and Mermen at Tybee's Oceanside Nursing Home from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. We will be making St. Patrick's Day hats for the residents of Oceanside to wear as they ride the trolley in the Tybee Island St. Patrick's Day Parade March 12th! This will be a fun event and will help to bring a little fun and smiles to Tybee's nursing home residents.

     Oceanside Nursing Home is located at 77 Van Horne Street, and all you have to bring is yourself, a warm heart, and a smile! For more information, and to RSVP, please call 912-313-0784 or email sunkisti@aol.com. We hope to see you there!

Mermaid Sighting: Pittsburgh, PA

     It never ceases to amaze me where mermaids turn up! Fellow Mermaid, Melissa, spotted this mermaid while in Pittsburgh, PA...before the snow of course!

"I spotted this lovely lady in Pittsburgh. We were really trying to get home to Erie, but got totally lost in downtown after a wrong turn! It was a wonderful surprise to see a mermaid...almost like it was destiny!"

     Thanks for sending in your mermaid Melissa! If you have your own mermaid sighting, we'd love to see it! Please send your sightings to diane@mermaidcottages.com and we may share it right here on our blog.

 Happy searching!

Mermaid Tales: Back River Bungalow

     Welcome to 1317 7th Avenue, and Back River Bungalow Cottage! This treasure of a cottage is in a wonderful location...an easy six blocks right down 14th Street to the beach and four blocks to Alley 3 at the Back River Fishing Pier, the main boat and Kayak launch area. Your cottage is also just one block from AJ's Dockside Restaurant!
     You're in the quiet Back River District of the island, yet close to everything Tybee has to offer. There are some very nice benfits, too! Captain Michael's Coffee is included in the cottage, and yours to take home! AND...guaranteed reservations at Paula Deen's Lady and Sons Restaurant as well as Uncle Bubba's Restaurant. No waiting in line!! This is a wonderful bonus for all you Paula Deen fans!
     This family beach house is owned by people that have sea salt flowing through their veins. While staying at Back River Bungalow, you will be captivated by their charming family home. Stroll under the stars; relax and unwind.

     This cottage has recently been revamped, with spice and new life given to pieces of furniture from the family's past. It is a charming, spacious home ideal for spending quality time with family and creating lasting memories. It's even pet friendly, so don't leave your furry children behind! Back River Bungalow's charm and character was inspired by color and art, and welcomes you to have a relaxing fun stay. Cooks will enjoy the fully equipped kitchen. You can even pick pears from the tree for yummy homemade cobbler or preserves if the season if right!
     What are you waiting for? Leave your cares at the door and worry no more upon entering your dream cottage at the Back River Bungalow. Plan a trip soon and discover the magic of slowing down.

Make Mine In Plastic, Please!

It's beginning to look a lot like SPRING which means PARTY TIME on TYBEE!

Long described as a "Drinking Island With A Fishing Problem",  the wonderful people and businesses of Tybee Island love a little sun, wonderful food, fantastic music, loads of laughter and a drink or three.

Soon, we'll be hosting the world for our Irish Heritage Celebration, Mardi Gras, Beach Bum Weekend and just plain old everyday living!

Of course, it doesn't hurt that our best party favor is ":The To-Go Cup"!

You're all invited and you must partake, but always remember to toast it in a plastic cup.  We don't allow cans or glass containers of any type, but toasting the sunset or enjoying a midnight stroll on the beach with your favorite libation in a plastic cup makes it all the sweeter.

It's how we get Tybee-ized and now, you can too!

TRASH TO TREASURES:SPRING SALE DAY!

TRASH TO TREASURES SPRING SALE DAY

Saturday, February 19, 2011

8 AM-3PM

River's End Campground and RV Park

It's another fantastic, sunny day on Tybee Island and a great day to get Tybee-ized!

Come enjoy the fun, the sun and find those wonderful treasures you've been looking for!

For more information call

912 786 5518



COTTAGE CHEESE:Punish Not My Evil Children

LIFE LESSON:  If one lives long enough he learns that the stresses of life are relevant and that his parenting skills will be challenged.  Challenged by his children and in the absence of actual children by his dogs.  And so it is.

You might have noticed the sun has been shining and the temperatures much warmer, lately.  This is a welcome change after having spent the weeks since Christmas in cold, bitter and biting sleet, snow, ice and gray skies along with three holy terrors that have been giving the Axis of Evil a run for the title.

My children.  My dogs. 

You see, as one of those who knew better than to procreate I went out and got pets.  How much trouble could they be?  It's not like I'm raising three teens.  Or am I?

I turned off the central air, opened the windows and the door onto our deck.  I could almost hear the Fifth Dimension singing "Let The Sunshine In."  I became buried in my work, encouraged by the fresh air.  Little did I know that same fresh air would also become doggy crack! 

 Moxie, by dainty, girly, white Westie decided there was buried treasure in the back yard (meaning there was a mole or some type of critter under the grass that she needed to meet) and she proceeded to dig a hole deep enough I could only see the tip of her tale wagging in the air as dirt, grass and mud was flying all around her.  Jett, my mischievious Black Scottie, made the decision to take all of his toys and scatter them throughout the yard.  And, when his toy box was empty he graduated to my closet and managed to do the same with all my shoes!  Barney, my senior Dachshund, who normally just naps most of the day, figured out the stuffed animals that Jett had strategically placed in all the dirt and mud Moxie dug up needed doggy CPR.  Inside the house.  Which consists of him making a hole in them and masterfully pulling the stuffing out.  All of the stuffing.  It was sunny outside, but it looked like my entire den was covered in snow!

I was now sharing my home with Satan's Spawn, The Demon Seed and Cujo.  Again.

LIFE LESSON #2:  When the house gets too small and the walls start closing in head to Tybee!

Now, I'm sure you've had some experiences similar to mine.  You make the decision to spend the money on a little getaway.  You make the reservation.  You get there and find it's so small you can hardly cuss a cat without getting fur in your mouth.  Not so at Mermaid Cottages.

And, when I determine that I need as much of a time out as my dogs I go for one of the bigger cottages.  That way we can each find our own quiet space, stay out of each others' way.  We can lounge in the living room/den, while away the hours on a porch, read a book outside in the beautiful fenced in yard or take a nap in any of the many rooms available to us.  Everybody gets their own space.

That's the great thing about Inlet Breeze Cottage.  Lots of space!

Well, that and the fact that right out the front door and across the road is Burton's By The Beach!

  http://burtonsbythebeach.com/

Never let anyone tell you you won't find incredible food choices on Tybee Island!  I love to stroll up to the window at Burton's, order up one of my favorites like their famous Fish Tacos or their fantastic paella.  And, in the warmer months be sure to get the pistachio ice cream for dessert!

It's about giving yourself a time out when you need it.  It's about using your children or your dogs as an excuse when you feel you need one.  It's as much about staying in an incredible beach cottage close to good eats as anything.

It's COTTAGE CHEESE!



Mermaids in Our Midst: Tales from A Mermaid's Tale

     We here at Mermaid Cottages just love hearing about your Mermaid Cottage experience! Here is another guest tale that made us smile from ear to ear!

"Just what we needed!  We spent Labor Day weekend at A Mermaid's Tale. Our party consisted of 8 people, ranging from age 5 to 93. This house accomodated all of us and our needs perfectly. The location is great - just a few blocks away from the boardwalk, which leads to a really nice part of the beach. There wasn't anything we lacked for. Checking in and out couldn't have been easier. More than anything, we loved Tybee and the memories we made there are priceless. Thanks Mermaid Cottages."
By Britni from Philip, SD for a 9/1/2010 stay

     Thank you for sharing Britni! We are so glad you chose Mermaid Cottages...welcome to the Mermaid family. We can't wait for you to visit again!

Live Like a Local: Beach Ecology Trips

     It might be February, but that's no excuse not to be on the beach! Especially since our weather is getting warmer by the week here on Tybee. There are so many things to do on the beach, no matter what time of year, and one such activity is planning a beach walk with Tybee Beach Ecology Trips! Explore our island's beautiful beaches, and learn something new, with local marine biologist, Dr. Joe Richardson. Dr. Richardson tries to plan trips around the low tides so you can experience the full range of Tybee's coastal habitats.

     On a walk, you'll see and explore tide pools, pull seine net, observe animals and see their adaptations, beach comb, and much more! A Beach Ecology Trip is perfect for groups of all sizes and ages, from families, to school groups, and even adult tour groups. These walks are a fun way to interact with the unique environment of the Georgia coast while you discover and learn about coastal life along the beaches of our state, as well as those of Florida and South Carolina.

     To learn more about Dr. Richardson's trips, or to schedule a trip for your group, make sure to visit the Tybee Beach Ecology website. You can also follow them on Facebook, or simply give them a ring at 912-596-5362! Don't wait for summer...anytime is a great time to learn more about our beautiful beach!

Mermaid Sighting: Fripp Island Giggle!

     From time to time, I get to visit another favorite place...Fripp Island, South Carolina. I was there a little while back and, while shopping for fun cottage finds, I spotted these beautiful ladies! What a grouping, huh? I was curious to know...what do you call a grouping of mermaids? A search of the internet didn't really answer the question well, but one suggestion I saw was a "giggle". I like that, so...I suppose this is a rare sighting of a giggle of mermaids!

     We would love to see your mermaid sightings! Have you spotted a merman, a mermaid, or even an entire giggle of them? Please share! Send your sightings to diane@mermiadcottages.com and it could be featured right here on our blog!

Mermaid Tales: A Mermaid's Tale

    
     Welcome to A Mermaid's Tale Cottage! This cottage is located on 2nd Avenue and what we like to call Mermaid Cottages Corner. A Mermaid's Tale Cottage is directly beside Nora's Cottage and across the street from Basking Under the Type Sun and Good Times Cottages...an ideal set up for multiple families or groups vacationing together! This cottage features four bedrooms and three full baths, so there's plenty of space for relaxing. Plus, there's enough off street parking for four cars. Your cottage is even pet friendly, so bring your furry children along for the trip!

     This cottage's mid-island location puts you in a great place close to everything Tybee has to offer. You will be an easy three blocks from Tybee's beautiful beaches, and it's just a few more blocks to downtown and the Tybee Pier and Pavilion! Make sure to hit all the wonderful shopping, then refuel at some of the amazing restaurants. The Dolphin Reef and Sundae Cafe just to name a few!

     If sticking close to home base is more your style, your cottage has everything you'll need. Stay connected with the complimentary high speed internet and wifi. Wile away the day on the patio with cold drinks, enjoy cooking in the fully outfitted kitchen (or on the grill outside!), or even have family movie night on the 42 inch flat screen television in the living room!
     This wonderful cottage is just full of Tybee charm...all that's missing is you! Why not plan a visit today and create your very own Mermaid Tale? We hope to see you soon!

BEACH SWEEP!

Come one!  Come All!  Sunday, February 13th from 3-5 p.m. Join us on the south end of the beach for

BEACH SWEEP!

We'll be walking the south beach to clean up trash in preparation for Sea Turtle Nesting Season.

The less trash on the beach the less trash there will be to end up in the water which means less chance the trash can harm our beautiful sea turtles, dolphins and Right Whales as they pass through!



Bring you own trash bags and meet us at our newest Mermaid Cottage on the beach, Doyles on the Beach, at #2 18th Lane..

There's plenty of parking at #2 or #4 18th Lane, but as always, the best way to enjoy Tybee is by walking or riding a bike.

Everyone is welcome!

BEACH SWEEP!

COTTAGE CHEESE: Pillow Talk

"Buddy, you ain't even the weirdest person in this room...nor at this party...let alone on Tybee Island".

I was at a party on Tybee Island and  I had just announced that my goal was to be the quirkiest person on Tybee.  I had a goal.  I was on a mission.  Only to be shot down.

I was Shocked!  Shocked!  Shocked, I tell you!  And crushed!  Did I say I was SHOCKED?

For most of my life my parents did their best to try and give me instructions on how to live my life.  I heard the Desiderata more times than I can remember.

"Son, don't ever let anyone put you down or make you think you're not worthy of success and good things that happen to you.  But, most of all, never think that you're better than anyone else.  You're just as good as anyone else, but never let yourself think you're better than anyone else."

Along with, "You can be anything you want to be.  Dream it, believe it, be it."  That's what was said, but like most parents mine wanted to spare me from the uncertainties of this world by teaching me to always (and I mean ALWAYS) follow the rules.  Don't make waves.  Don't take unnecessary chances.  Don't rock the boat.  Don't color outside the lines.  Be a doctor, lawyer, accountant or something of value that you can always depend on.  Hard work will take you places.

For years I was wound so tight, buttoned all the way up, walked the straight and narrow and stayed well within the lines.

That is...until my first trip to Tybee Island.  I was a late bloomer.  I had seen the movie.  I had read THE BOOK.  Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil.  I had been introduced  to a culture where colorful, kooky, weird, eccentric and quirky people had fun.  I had a revelation.  Life could be fun, laughs could be had and people that didn't worry so much lived longer.

I was a caterpillar about to enter a cocoon with plans to emerge as a fully formed colorful social butterfly.  I was poised to let it all hang out.  I was going to earn a reputation.

Yet, it just wasn't to be.  My hopes had been dashed.  Blown to smithereens by some guy in a corner at a party that had overheard my declaration.  He was full of truth serum (meaning Budweiser).  It was as if the universe had reminded me it was not in the stars for me to color outside the lines.

And I never even got to share my fascination with pillows.  Yep.  I'm a pillow freak.  I like them all.  The kind you sleep on.  The kind you sit on.  The kind you kick back and relax on.  In the bedroom.  In the den.  In the garden.  On the floor.   Pillows, pillows everywhere.  Cords, tassels, buttons, fringe, embroidery.  You name it.  Never met a pillow I didn't like.

Lucky for me I get to indulge myself in the wonderful and colorful  pillows throughout the Mermaid Cottages collection.  I can flit from room to room.  Lie down on a pillow. Sit on a pillow.  Hug a pillow. Repose on a bed of pillows.  Fantasize.  Dream.  Relax. Be whomever I want to be.

Just like Doris Day and Rock Hudson in Pillow Talk. 

Just like pillows everywhere.

Life is better when you add your own flavor.

It's about adding a little cord here.  Dangle a little fringe there.  Pop on a button or two.  Get the big box of 64 color crayons.  And most of all...color outside the lines as often as you can!

It's COTTAGE CHEESE!

It always brightens our day here at Mermaid Cottages to hear from a recent guest who had a fabulous trip. This message definitely made us smile!

"Canty's Cottage was a blast! My husband and two children and I were were visiting my family to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday. We decided to get a place at the beach, and we were so happy to have found Canty's Cottage! The location was quiet and away from the "beaten path". The rooms were very comfortable, and the little details like plenty of beach towels, spices in the pantry, and books to read on the shelf were so homey. The kids were thrilled with their bedroom with the cute night lights and playful motif. We would love to make the Canty's Cottage visit an annual one!
By We Love Canty's Cottage! from Lincoln, VT for a 8/1/2010 stay"

Thank you so much for sharing your Mermaid Cottages experience with us, and we hope to see you again soon!

Live Like a Local: Savannah's 22nd Annual Black Heritage Festival

     Tuesday not only began a new month for us, but also marked the beginning of Black History Month and the kick off of Savannah's 22nd Annual Black Heritage Festival! This event is free, opened to the public, and runs through Sunday, February 13th.
     Every year there are acticities for all ages to enjoy, and all sorts of wonderful exhibits and shows to see. Just check out last year's photo gallery for a taste! The City of Savannah and Savannah State University present this festival and there's a lot to see and do, from visual and performing arts, crafts, cultural education, and music to dancing and historic tours. There will also be a Health and Wellness fair! Visit the official festival website for more information on the calendar of events and make plans to enjoy all the goings-on!

     One highlight not to be missed in the day-long Grand Festival Day celebration. This year it's planned for February 12th in Savannah's Civic Center's Martin Luther King Jr. Arena. It's sure to be fabulous fun! So, if you are craving a little culture, food, and fun, Savannah's Black Heritage Festival is definitely something to check out!

Mermaid Sighting: Mermaid Cat!

     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!

Mermaid Tales: Canty's Cottage

     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!

COTTAGE CHEESE:Super Bowl, A Moving Experience

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!

Mermaids in Our Midst: Happiness at Doodlebug Cottage

     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!

Live Like a Local: The Tybee Critz Run!

     It's hard to believe it is already February! That means it's time for the Tybee Critz Run, a 5K and Half Marathon. This year's race day is Saturday, February 5th! Last year, the Tybee Critz Run raised and presented $40,500 to the Savannah Community Foundation. The funds went to provide scholarships for local students in need. So, The Critz Run is a great reason to get those running shoes on! All the fun actually gets started the day before the race, Friday February 4th, with the Annual St. Michael's Spaghetti Dinner.

All you runners and pasta lovers can make plans to be at St. Michael's Parrish Center, located at 714 Lovell Avenue and 8th Street. The meal includes spaghetti with meat sauce, bread, dessert, and drink, so be there from 5:30 to 7:30pm to get your carbs for the big race on Saturday! Tickets for the meal are available at the door and are $9 for adults and $6 for children.

The winning t-shirt design was made by Michael Spooner,
a recent SCAD graduate! Congrats Michael!

     The 5K run begins at 8am sharp at the Historic Tybee Island Lighthouse and ends on 16th Street facing the pier and beautiful Tybee beaches. For those running the half marathon, the start time is 8:30 and the course begins on 15th Street near the famous Breakfast Club and ends on 16th Street where the 5K wraps up. For more information and logistics, make sure you visit the Tybee Critz Run website. The course maps are available there as well, but here's a little idea for you.

     So, whether you are running or supporting from the sidelines, you'll know where to go! I'm running in the 5K this weekend! Hopefully I'll see you there! Good luck everyone!

Mermaid Sighting: Daytona Beach

This week, we have a mermaid sighting from our good friend Teresa! She spotted this lovely maiden at a flea market in Daytona Beach, Florida. 

Isn't she beautiful?! Thank you for sharing Teresa! We love hearing from you when you see a mermaid. Please send us your sightings at diane@mermaidcottages.com and keep your eyes peeled, your sighting may end up right here on our blog! We can't wait to hear from you!