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Doodlebug Cottage - Mermaid Cottages Vacation Rentals
Tybee Island, GA
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Vacation Rental Description
Fresh, Cheerful, newly updated ground level cottage sits on Horse Pen Creek with glorious daily celebrations of the sunset over the marsh. Pet Friendly, Complimentary High Speed and WiFi Internet Service, screened porch across the entire front of home. Original Local and Regional Art throughout the home. Complimentary parking for 3 cars. 1 block to AJ's Dockside Restaurant, 6 blocks to 12th Street beach ( walk is all along the marsh to Butler Ave) Great location for bike riding ! . Oysters clacking in the marsh will lull you to sleep each night.
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Policy: No Smoking, Cats & Dogs Allowed, Dogs Allowed
Minimum Stay: 1 nights
Policy: No Smoking, Cats & Dogs Allowed, Dogs Allowed
Minimum Stay: 1 nights
Details:
Property Type: House
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 - 2 bath(s)
Suitability: Pet Friendly |
Features for this Property
| Central Air |
Linens |
Washer & Dryer |
| Ironing Board |
Television |
Cable Television |
| CD Player |
Cookware |
Microwave |
| Full Kitchen |
Utensils |
Coffee Maker |
| Dishwasher |
Refrigerator |
Toaster |
| Oven |
Stove |
Grill |
| Screened Porch |
Wildlife Viewing |
Lighthouse |
| Exceptional Sunsets |
Exceptional Views |
Fenced in yard |
| On the Tidal Creek/ Marsh |
Pets Welcome! |
Books for all |
| Garden Seating |
Rocking Chairs to enjoy |
Hair Dryer |
| Off Street Parking |
Patio |
Iron |
| Bird Watching |
Kitchen Spices and other treats |
20 minutes to Historic Savnnah |
| Family Games |
High Speed Internet and WiFi |
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Rental Pricing Information
( all rates subject to change) |
Rental Availability
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From $160 per night to $160 per night
Rates usually change based on season and availability.
Please inquire for exact rental rates for this property. |
Rental availability is not provided for this unit.
Contact the manager to inquire for specific dates. |
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Guest Reviews of Doodlebug Cottage
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Doodlebug |
Reviewed by: MSCAMUS from Watkinsville, GA
Reviewed on: 10/16/2009 for their stay in 09/2009
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| This was an awesome home in a great location. It was walking distance to restaurants, the beach, the pier. It was clean and comfortable and we immediately felt right at home. I recommend it wholeheartedly! |
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Ahhhhh....... |
Reviewed by: Ben and Robin from Blowing Rock, NC
Reviewed on: 10/06/2009 for their stay in 09/2009
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We loved everything about our visit to DoodleBug Cottage and Tybee Island, it was a true escape from the real world.
We loved the cottage location, screened porch and the sunset views were incredible.
We loved having the grill and visited the seafood store for lots of wonderful seafood!
Ann from Mermaid Cottages, even brought over a map detailing the location of the other cottage locations so we could view other locations for our return visits. We felt like we were visiting with an old friend!
We will definitely be back, are already looking forward to next year!
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Perfect place to relax! |
Reviewed by: Leigh from Savannah, GA
Reviewed on: 08/17/2009 for their stay in 08/2009
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The weather was quite nice for August. Typical afternoon clouds and showers were the perfect excuse to rest on the porch and read. Early morning walks, mid morning beach sitting on the back river and afternoon naps/reading were the perfect end to summer.
The home is great for 2 couples, chairs on the bluff make afternoon sunsets better than perfect, bikes provided to transport you all over the island make sight seeing fun. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is stocked with everything you need. The back yard is a nice place with chairs and a new gas grill. The Tybee Market, just a few blocks away, has some of the best beef (great filets and hamburger meat)I have ever tasted. Local shrimp too.
Can't wait to go back - Fall would be nice. |
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the BEST Tybee Experience! |
Reviewed by: Lynne Young from Washington, PA
Reviewed on: 08/15/2009 for their stay in 07/2009
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| My husband and I are Tybee Island vets.We lived there 20 years ago for two glorious years, but moved back home (to Pittsburgh, PA) because we missed our families. What a mistake! We have never stopped thinking about Tybee, and have vacationed there practically every summer since we left. We have stayed at many different condos/cottages over the years and Doodlebug is by far the very BEST! The view of the marsh from the huge screened-in front porch is exceptional - from morning coffee to late night cocktails. The fenced in backyard was perfect for our two dogs - we just let them right out the back door. The king-sized bed in the master bedroom was AWESOME! It's like my husband had his own zip code while we were sleeping - it was like having my own bed! The cottage is beautifully furnished and has all of the amenities one could ever need or want. A mere block to A.J.'s Dockside and the back river pier. Easy biking to 16th Street and all of the action, yet laid back and private. I can't say enough about Doodlebug and Mermaid Cottages. Superb accomodations by true Tybee-ites who really "get" the whole Tybee experience and want all who visit there to "get" it, too! We will definitely recommend Doodlebug to friends and family and be back next summer for sure! |
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Doodlebug is a Delight! |
Reviewed by: sisterfish from greenville, south carolina
Reviewed on: 08/10/2009 for their stay in 07/2009
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I was fortunate to stay two separate times at Doodlebug this summer. Once
with my kids, and another time with my best friend (we had visitors come and
go - we called it Mom Camp!)
The best view on Tybee hands down! The bluff for sunsets or lazy reading or
listening to the clacking oysters! The porch was our living area for all times of
day and night! Beautiful backyard with a grill - use the adirondacks to hang
with the grillmaster for sure. We biked EVERYWHERE, and I mean EVERYWHERE!
I look forward to returning to Doodlebug Cottage! |
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Relaxafabulous!!! |
Reviewed by: Maryland Paramedic from St Michaels,Md
Reviewed on: 07/31/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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Ok so it's not a recognized word but relaxafabulous describes the "Tybee
Attitude"....and I made it up so it's as unique as Tybee and Doodlebug!!!
I was able to introduce Tybee to my sister and a friend Lise both from South
Jersey.The quiet location with beautiful sunsets couldn't be beat.Being so close
to Savannah added to the trip since my son was graduating from SCAD and he
gave us a guided tour of Savannah and all it has to offer!!
The jewel of the Georgia coast is going to be an annual trip for me!!Next
time I'll stay for 2 weeks!!!
Thanks for all you did for me,Mermaid!!!
Dan Woolston
St Michaels,Md
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Our Home away from Home!!!! |
Reviewed by: RiggsFamily from Ft Riley Kansas
Reviewed on: 07/15/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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My family is stationed at Ft Riley ks and my husband is deploying for his second tour to Iraq. While surfing the internet I came accross this quaint little cottage that just seemed to speak to me? I lost my mom in March and somehow I think she was planning this tripLOL.
From the minuite I spoke to Diane I felt like this was going to be awesome. They kept in constant contact with us. Upon arrival on the island we were speachless and for two teenage girls that says it all. Fortunatly for us we got a flat right before getting to the cottage? If we hadn't we would not have gotten the wounderfull pleasure of having Ms Cindy come to our rescue. She made sure that we knew where places were to help and even gave us a quick tour. She showed where the scooters were that we could rent and where the local hot spots for Mylie Cyrus were of course the girls went nuts!!!
As soon as she pulled into the driveway my heart just sang it was the most adorable place I have ever seen!! Once inside we felt like we had just got home? The house is just beyond perfect. The screened porch is wounderfull and when you walk into this living area that just screams WOW!
The bedrooms are great each has its own bathroom one even has a huge tub. The girls even loved the little tv/vcr in thier room.
The washer and dryer was great.The backyard was beautifull and the grill master loved the grill and couldn't wait to cook fresh seafood!! When the girls found the internet hookup wow they were trully shocked.
I think that my husband and I enjoyed being able to sit out on the marsh late at night and listen to the oysters. It was so peacefull and early morning coffee was just spectacular!! Breakfast on the porch WOW is all we can say.
The only complaint we had was the beds were so comfy you wanted to stay in them!!!We rented scooters and the beach was spectacular! Everything about your island is amazing and this will be our family getaway forever! Thank you for the memories you created for us!! |
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A relaxing time in a cozy cottage |
Reviewed by: Dave from Kennebunkport, Maine
Reviewed on: 06/19/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| Dealing with Mermaind Cottages Vacation Rentals seemed effortless. Web site was very helpful and accurate in description of the cottage. Correspondence with Diane for reservation via email was timely and informative. Doodlebug cottage had all the amenities, and then some, for an enjoyable no-hassle stay. It was very comfortable and cozy and the large, screened-in porch was great for morning breakfast and evening sunsets. The quiet residential location offered fantastic views of the marsh and proximity to beaches and restaurants. We will definitely book Doodlebug Cottage on our next visit to Tybee Island. |
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Relaxing, comfortable place |
Reviewed by: Jean from Washington, DC
Reviewed on: 05/22/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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| We had a fabulous stay at the Doodlebug in April with two other couples that we have known for many, many years. Since we all live over 350 miles from each other, we don't get to see each other often. It was great. The Doodlebug was everything it was advertised to be with a well supplied kitchen, a wonderful front porch over-looking the marsh on a quiet street. The bird-watching and the sunsets were awesome! We loved the local art in the cottage and outside the yard was filled with beautiful azaleas in full blossom. Cooking was fun with 3 great cooks but we also enjoyed AJ's and Sting Ray's which was just a walk away. Riding bikes, walking the beach, visiting Tybee Lighthouse, Fort Pulaski and a 3-hour kayak trip with Sea Kayak Georgia were the highlights of the trip. We would definately go back again. Tybee is a wonderful place and Mermaid Cottages was great to deal with in every way!! Thanks so much |
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Comfy and complete |
Reviewed by: NC folks from Mars Hill, North Carolina
Reviewed on: 05/21/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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We found your home so comfortable and filled with whatever we
needed. It was a relaxing and healthy stay. Thank you for being
available and for supplying a safe place to bring our beloved furry
friends too! Slept like a baby and loved the island and the food! |
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Amazing Girls' Getaway! |
Reviewed by: Sweet Georgia from Suwanee, GA
Reviewed on: 05/12/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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| We stayed at Doodlebug Cottage for a girls' getaway weekend, and we couldn't have asked for a better stay! The cottage is adorable, and we had everything we could have wanted. The view across the marsh was delightful to wake up to, drinking coffee on the screened porch, to watching the sun set over the reeds and water. We are definitely coming back to Tybee and Mermaid Cottages! Thank you so much for your hospitality and advice on where to stay. |
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Beautuful sunsets |
Reviewed by: Sharon from Savannah, GA
Reviewed on: 04/03/2009 for their stay in 03/2009
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Doodlebug Cottage has one of the best locations on Tybee. It sits on
a lot across from the marsh on a quiet street- so relaxing and so
beautiful. The reason we chose Doodlebug was for the sunsets which
did not disappoint us. Doodlebug claims to sleep 6 which would be
difficult since both of the bathrooms are only accessible through the
bedrooms. And the pull out sofa bed would discourage anyone
wanting a comfortable night's sleep. With that being said, it is the
perfect spot for two couples.
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Catch-up Cottage - Great for girlfriend reunionn |
Reviewed by: sheila b from Slocomb, Alabama
Reviewed on: 04/01/2009 for their stay in 03/2009
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| Two of my best girlfriends and I rented the Doodle Bug cottage for a three night stay. The cottage definitely lived up to our expectations. It was very neat and clean and in a great location. The only thing we had to bring was food. Everything else was furnished. I highly recommend this cottage and also booking through Mermaid Cottages. Diane Kaufman made sure everything went smoothly. My friends and I plan to return in the future with our families. |
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island serenity |
Reviewed by: happy tybee vacationers from winnetka Illinois
Reviewed on: 03/31/2009 for their stay in 03/2009
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I have visited Tybee Island several times. We saw Doodlebug Cottage and were enticed by the sunset discriptions and the marsh views while being so close to the beach and pier. The cottage is more than charming and has all one
needs to settle in. I have been going to St.
Simons for 50 years, but it has become a very
upscale golfclub island. Tybee is a place like the vacations I took as a young girl. I cannot recommend it more highly for those looking to slow down and travel back in time. Bring everybody from grandma to the babies. You will surely love it. |
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Great home |
Reviewed by: a Michigander from Michigan
Reviewed on: 01/15/2009 for their stay in 11/2008
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| This cottage is great and Mermaid Cottages and Diane are the greatest!!!! A wonderful experience!! |
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SO peaceful |
Reviewed by: Ozzie & Harriet, Billy& Amos from Albuquerque NM
Reviewed on: 01/05/2009 for their stay in 01/2009
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The Doddlebug is the 2nd Mermaid Cottage we have rented in the past couple months...Diane was a great help and very accomodating. Both cottages were a dream, clean, well furnished, very special places to be, I fell in love with the Doddlebug and the marsh side of the Island. Incredible sunsets, very serene.
We would highly recommend and would love to return.. |
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Simply Great |
Reviewed by: Nonna Dora from Hueytown AL
Reviewed on: 11/06/2008 for their stay in 10/2008
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This was an annual "girl trip" to attend the Southern Lady Celebration (sponsored by Southern Lady Magazine) which was held in Savannah Oct 10-12. We were so thrilled that the event was in Savannah and made arrangements to srrive several days early to learn about and enjoy the charm of this historic city. A dear friend lives in Savannah and recommended Mermaid Cottages for our stay prior to the event. We rented Doddlebug Cottage and found it to be very charming. We loved Doodlebug, Tybee Island and Savannah. (definitely recommend a tour of historic Savannah) Wish we could have stayed a full week.
Our event will return to Savannah for 2009 and we will be coming in ahead of time to stay at one of the cottages. Maybe even bring the guys this next time (maybe!!). Thanks so much to Diane and all cottage owners for participating with Mermaid Cottages. We did drive by several of the other cottages and love the concept of the true "beach home away from home". |
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Cozy, quaint cottage |
Reviewed by: D & M Roberts from Hendersonville, NC
Reviewed on: 11/05/2008 for their stay in 10/2008
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This is an adorable rental with very nice decor and conveniences.
The screen porch affords an awesome sunset view of the marsh;
the photos advertising "Doodlebug" cottage do not lie.
Diane Kaufman and the staff at Mermaid Cottages go the extra
mile in the initial bookings, quickly responding to
communiques, and providing information about Tybee and
environs.
Despite my husband having a very bad cold, we had a
thoroughly enjoyable stay and are making this our annual
"beach fix" destination.
On the negative side...it rained our last day; even the Mermaid
Cottage staff couldn't remedy this. The porch was a great place
to sit and read. |
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Relax! |
Reviewed by: LH from Atlanta, GA
Reviewed on: 10/15/2008 for their stay in 09/2008
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We spent a week in the Doodle Bug cottage and thoroughly
enjoyed the amenities of this cottage. Especially enjoyable
was the screened in front porch and the fenced back yard. I
loved sitting out on the porch in the late afternoons reading
and napping! The back yard was nice to have for our dog to
play.
The kitchen is well stocked; we cooked every meal at the
cottage and found all of the utensils, pans, etc that we
needed. This cottage has plenty of space as well, including
the charm of an older place.
This cottage is in a quiet area of Tybee Island - across from
the cottage is the back river and marsh and beautiful
sunsets. This is a very nice area in which to ride bikes and to
walk around. The IGA grocery store and AJ's Restaurant are
within walking distance.
We would recommend this rental for anyone who would like a
low key and relaxing getaway. |
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nice quiet get away |
Reviewed by: n luv with tybee from Athens Ga
Reviewed on: 10/09/2008 for their stay in 09/2008
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| We found our rental by a mistake, looking for another place. when we saw it we knew thats where we wanted to stay. It's very quiet and has awesome views of the sun setting. Went we called we were so glad to have Dianne, she helped us out alot. Thank you so much! |
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Put your feet and enjoy the view! |
Reviewed by: The Fries Family from Pasadena, Md - Cape Coral, FL
Reviewed on: 09/25/2008 for their stay in 09/2008
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This cottage was perfect. The best part was the front porch. It is completely screened in and it is the perfect spot to drink your coffee or tea in the early morning and even more perfect to watch the sun set every night over the marsh.
The cottage had everything we needed. A new grill in the back yard, plenty of towels, bikes for getting around the island, free intenet access, etc.etc.
The cottage is located in the center of Tybee Island which made it perfect access to everything on the island.
We highly recommend this cottage! |
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Love Tybee and Doodlebug |
Reviewed by: jan j. from greensboro
Reviewed on: 09/24/2008 for their stay in 09/2008
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| Loved my second stay at Doodlebug. Have been to the island twice before with family. This time with friends, they all loved it too. We are planning to book a return trip in the spring. |
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Truly Relaxing and Peaceful |
Reviewed by: Pamela Rastatter
Reviewed on: 09/04/2008 for their stay in 08/2008
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Loved the porch and view of marsh. Wish we could have sat out on the dock that extends into the creek across the street from the house to fish and enjoy the breeze or to capture the beauty of the scenery in my art-work.
Carpet was a little old , but not a problem. Coffee maker didn't work well. Layout was nice.
Location to AJs and beaches was nice really nice.
The Typbee Information Book was missing some pages that would have been helpful.
Back yard and porch was perfect for our dogs as well.
We had a fabulous vacation at Doodlebug. |
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Manager Response: September 04, 2008 |
| thank you for your feedback. The carpet is going to be replaced this fall, the information book is now current and coffee pot relaced. Don't forget to let us know while you're here to we can help resolove any and all of these things that aren't 100% perfect! |
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Awesome for rejuvenation! |
Reviewed by: Gigi
Reviewed on: 08/14/2008 for their stay in 07/2008
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Doodlebug was the best! Mermaid Cottages definitely knows how to make guests feel right @ home! We had everything we needed right there and, the beauty and peace of little things such as the song of the birds, the friendly neighbors and Tybee in its natural state/magnificence were truly refreshing and breathtaking. We can't wait to go back:)
Thank you Diane and everyone at Mermaid Cottages! |
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Cute Cottage! |
Reviewed by: Maureen
Reviewed on: 08/06/2008 for their stay in 07/2008
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Very nice and comfortable house with a great front porch!
I'm sure watching the sunset from the porch in cooler weather is fantastic!
Aj's Restaurant is within in walking distance on the marsh was great for lunch!
Very quiet and only about 6 blocks from the beach!
There were a lot of pine needles with sap in the back yard, but after the lawn man cleaned it up, you could appreciate the large back yard, too.
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beach and relaxing |
Reviewed by: rodney
Reviewed on: 07/30/2008 for their stay in 07/2008
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We had a great time at Tybee. Mermaid made it so easy by giving us the combination to the lock box so we just drove up and went in. They were also great to deal with. The cottage was clean and really liked the fact there was a washer and dryer to do towels from the beach. We grilled out while there and was plesantly suprised there was a new grill. The beach was close and there was beach gear their that we could use so had no rental cost. The front porch was big with celling fans and looked out to the marsh. Was on the backend of the island so there was no noise very quit.
Would have liked to see something other than carpet in the living room, and two bedrooms. It looked old and dirty anything new would be better (vinyl, tile, new carpet). We would have no problems coming back to stay there or others run by Mermaid Cottages. |
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Sunset marsh |
Reviewed by: Eric Sary
Reviewed on: 07/28/2008 for their stay in 06/2008
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| Wonderful well-kept cottage on the marsh near the beach, great quiet nights in the neighborhood, oysters at night sung us to sleep. Larger than it looks on the outside as well. |
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Great for walking & biking/ Views are awesome! |
Reviewed by: Ruth / Eric & Keesha
Reviewed on: 07/13/2008 for their stay in 06/2008
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| Our vacation in the Doodlebug Cottage on Tybee Island was awesome. We've been to lots of beaches for vacation and this one was the best. Very laid back & relaxing. The cottage provided everything we needed and more. The bikes were so nice to ride around the island,we hardly got back in our car. Our dog "Keesha" loved her morning & evening walks around the neighborhood. The people there are so friendly,felt right at home.The restaurants there were all very good,loved AJ's just up the road. The sunsets were beautiful as was the oceanfront views.All of the waterfront beaches were nice,enjoyed sitting in the swings on the beach. Everything was clean & "Green",good job! Hope to return soon. |
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Wonderful vacation |
Reviewed by: pika
Reviewed on: 06/11/2008 for their stay in 03/2008
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| This is a delightful place to stay. Very spacious, clean, and with a wonderful screened porch and a view of the estuary. Within walking distance to great restaurants, but is on a very quiet street. Doodlebug Cottage surpassed our expectations. Highly recommended. |
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A perfect location on Tybee Island |
Reviewed by: Mamie S.
Reviewed on: 05/21/2008 for their stay in 04/2008
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We loved our stay at Doodlebug cottage. It is cheerfully decorated, has plenty of space and the best part is the big front screened porch.
The location is great. Overlooking the marsh, it feels off the beaten path, but is only a few blocks from the main drag and the beach. We enjoyed bike rides all over the island on the beach bikes that come with the rental. We rode to breakfast in the morning and dinner in the evening. The kitchen is well-stocked with cooking utensils if you are so inclined. This is my second stay at a Mermaid Cottage. I hope to try them all! |
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Prettiest View on the Island! |
Reviewed by: The Poteetes
Reviewed on: 05/20/2008 for their stay in 04/2008
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We loved our stay at Doodlebug Cottage! The weather was perfect
and the charm is always abundant at Tybee. Diane made the process
so simple with Mermaid Cottages and extremely friendly. We will
return every year to Doodlebug Cottage for our Mother's Day
celebration. Keep the weather perfect and the food great! The
Poteetes |
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