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Flip Flop Cottage - Mermaid Cottages Vacation Rentals
Tybee Island, GA
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Vacation Rental Description
1950's classic ground level beach cottage completely restored and decorated by Jane Coslick. Bright and cheerful, fun and funky- the ideal Tybee cottage. Beach is an easy 4 block walk , less then a 5 minute bike ride. Complimentary High speed and WiFi iinternet service. Pet Friendly home and mulitple pets are welcome. Mimosa Cottage and Maddie's on Jones are all next to Flip Flop making this a great group for famlies and friends to vacation together.. Sundae Cafe, The Sugar Shack are 2 blocks from the cottage. Memorial Park is just 2 blocks down the street- making this a very central location. Please note there is not a beach cart at this cottage, but you can rent any and all beach gear from www.timsbeachgear.com
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* Holiday Season ( Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's ) $160 nightly plus tax, etci |
Policy: No Smoking, Dogs Allowed
Minimum Stay: 1 nights
Policy: No Smoking, Dogs Allowed
Minimum Stay: 1 nights
Details:
Property Type: House
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 3
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 |
| Ice Maker |
Oven |
Stove |
| Grill |
Screened Porch |
Lighthouse |
| Kitchen Spices and other treats |
Iron |
Pets Welcome! |
| Books for all |
High Speed Internet and WiFi |
Basic Coffee Service |
| Hair Dryer |
Off Street Parking |
Outdoor shower w/ Hot and Cold |
| Fenced in yard |
20 minutes to Historic Savnnah |
Family Games |
| Private Patio |
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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 Flip Flop Cottage
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stay at Flip-Flop Cottage |
Reviewed by: Juliette from Cleveland, Georgia
Reviewed on: 08/11/2009 for their stay in 07/2009
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We enjoyed our stay, thought the cottage was spacious and the beds comfortable.
The oven seems to be very old and the heat on the bottom oven did not regulate and we had difficulty cooking some pizza in it. In fact we set off the smoke alarm due to the uneven (too high) temperature. The top oven's light showing that it was on did not work (or maybe it's so old it did not have that feature) and so the last night we were there we left the oven on all night. I am very aware of fire hazards and feel that this oven is a fire hazard!
We enjoyed the outdoor shower and walking to the beach, but if had a choice again would have chosen a cottage on a quieter street. The traffic on Jones ave was quite fast and heavy. I think we would have enjoyed a cottage on the bike trail road that we often walked our dogs on.
Also because the cottage had a sign with Mermaid Cottages and a phone number in front of it, we had someone (thinking it was a office to stop and make rental arrangements) knock on our door and "inquire within". I don't think that sign should be there! |
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Family fun |
Reviewed by: Beach Bums from Orrville, Ohio
Reviewed on: 08/10/2009 for their stay in 07/2009
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| We stayed at Flip Flop cottage and enjoyed ourselves very much. It was only a short walk to the beach and grocery stores and other stores and restaurants were close by. The cottage worked well for us as we had 5 adults. The only thing we had a problem with was the floors were very dirty. We mopped them our first night there. We also would recommend having some throw rugs as you come in the door to try to keep some of the sand off of the floors. It was nice having Savannah so close to visit. The area was beautiful. We would consider coming to Tybee Island again but either in the spring or fall when it's cooler. |
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Perfect but for the infestation |
Reviewed by: Tom from Atlanta, GA
Reviewed on: 07/30/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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We found Flip-Flop Cottage to be perfect for our needs (2 adult couples, 2
young children) in terms of its spaciousness, facility, and amenities. The
decor is bright and pleasant, and it's location especially is great -- 3 blocks
from the 2nd street beach, 2 blocks from the park and library, a 1-mile
drive (or walk) from 16th street and the pier. The kitchen and amenities
were accommodating (wifi in particular a wonderful amenity); and there is
even a population of toads that populates the back yard.
Yet the presence of so many toads (my son and I caught 5 in one evening)
indicates the one problem that we encountered at Flip-Flop, namely, the
large number of bugs. Pests exterior to the house, in particular mosquitos,
should be expected, I guess, given Flip-Flop's low-water location and lush
vegetation in the backyard. The sheer number of bugs outside deterred us
from using the outside shower, located in the back of the backyard
attached to a rubbishy shed, away from the main house More off-putting,
however, was the number of cockroaches that we encountered inside the
cottage: in the kitchen; in the dining area; in the living room area; in the
bathrooms (none in the bedrooms that we saw). After our first evening
there, we reported this, and an exterminator was dispatched that very day.
However, either the roaches were extraordinarily resilient, or the
exterminator did lackluster work. Encountering more roaches discouraged
us from calling again because we figured what was the point.As we used
the kitchen for multiple meals each day, we became, more or less, inured to
their presence.
This is not a good thing while on vacation.
To sum up: stay at Flip-Flop Cottage but make sure that Mermaid Cottages
thoroughly fumigates/exterminates in advance. And that the pesticides are
working. |
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Another great Mermaid Cottage! |
Reviewed by: The Orchards from Charlotte, NC
Reviewed on: 07/16/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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| My family and I thoroughly enjoyed Flip Flop Cottage! Last year, we had stayed at the Key Lime Parrot which I absolutely adored and I was worried that the Flip Flop would not measure up. However, I was wonderfully surprised! I loved the screened porch which is the perfect place to read a book. The decor was cheerful and everything you might need was there. I was a little concerned when I saw the ovens as they looked very old, but they worked like a charm and we had no problems! After our first trip to Tybee last year, we liked it so much that it has now become an annual vacation for us. And, we will continue to use Mermaid Cottages as the cottages are wonderful and the customer service is great! |
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Great place to stay |
Reviewed by: ella92494 from Western New York
Reviewed on: 07/15/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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My family and I stayed at Flip Flop for a week and we
loved it. It's so bright and brilliantly decorated.
The air conditioning broke on our last full day
there, but to the credit of customer service, they
did all that they could to get it fixed as quickly as
possible. It was fixed by that evening. My mother
found a cockroach in her room, but from what I hear,
they're residents of Tybee so what are you going to
do? I can't say a bad thing about Flip Flop cottage
or Tybee Island....except that I had to leave. Can't
wait to come back!!!!! |
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Flip flop o9 |
Reviewed by: Grandma Kat from Michigan
Reviewed on: 07/14/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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The cottage was so cute and the bedrooms were spaced out nicely so if you wanted privacy you could enjoy that. The kitchen was well stocked w/all the cooking utensils (loved the dishes)Dining room was very nice for the 8 of us. Plenty of room. Couldn't find the light switch for the outside shower, unless the bulb was burned out. The outside shower was great! With 4 kids it was a big plus. It was pretty hot for us Michiaganders down there so the A/C was really wonderful.
We all found the local drivers to be quite unforgiving when it came to giving pedestrians the right of way. That bothered me, espeically trying to cross over to the beach. We rented bikes for the week and it was fun riding in the early AM when the rest of the gang were still sleeping. Cooler too. I found a nice coffee shop and visited that on my morning ride. The beach was nice in the AM also for shell hunting. The kids had a great time playing in the waves.
I am an avid gardener @ home and thought the landscaping could have been more appealing @ the cottage and the back yard needed to be raked..espeically by the shower. All in all I would sure give the cottage and the management a 99%. |
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Beach s annual gathering |
Reviewed by: chris from sewanee, tn
Reviewed on: 06/06/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| This charming cottage near the ocean was a great place for the annual gathering of the "Beach s". We walked the beach, played games, ate lunch at Sundae's (as well as Lady and Sons in Savannah). I loved the cottage decor, outdoor shower and well equipped kitchen. I am a regular at Mermaid Cottages! |
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The Perfect Whole Family Cottage |
Reviewed by: Double Bar R from Windsor, Missouri
Reviewed on: 06/06/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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Myself, 4 kids and 2 dogs greatly enjoyed our stay in the adorable, quirky Flip Flop cottage during our recent vacation on Tybee. This is our second year to rent from Mermaid and all the wonderful folks there and we couldn't be happier again this year. The only sad thing was having to leave.
The fenced back yard is a godsend for our dogs, Yeager (GSD) and Bounce(WFT). They enjoyed their stay so much better with the chance to run around outside. We also appreciated the grill as we had friends from Georgia for a day and being able to BBQ steaks on it was great!
Everything was in tip top shape, not a thing to complain about and while we stayed in a nice but different Mermaid house last year, we will be requesting Flip Flop for our next vacation trip. Close enough to both the North and East beaches for walking, but we rented bikes from Tim's Beach Gear (who is also WONDERFUL to deal with) and the cottage is right next to the bike trails.
Only dissapointment was when the kids read the visitor books and called "not fair" that Dianne is not bringing Lemon Squares around anymore, LOL.
Talked my brothers family into renting from Mermaid this year, after our wonderful experience with them last year, and they agree that is it just SOOOOOO much better than a hotel room. They loved their house and being able to let the kids come and go from our "homes" to play around on Tybee together makes the vacation that much more special.
Mermaid Cottages, Tybee and Georgia Folks in general is what keeps us coming back to Tybee for our vacation each year. Thank you all! (We miss Tybee already) |
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Little rough, but comfortable |
Reviewed by: jcrawford1324 from Raleigh, NC
Reviewed on: 05/13/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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This was our first time staying in Tybee Island so we had no idea about choosing the location of our rental. We were very pleased with where this was located. It was in walking distance to the beach, shopping and the YMCA with it's big playground. We came with our three kids so that was a huge plus!
That being said, we were a bit disappointed with the cleaniness of the house. Within 5 minutes of our baby crawling around, she was covered in dirt. It's possible that the cleaning crew just didn't come (bathtub was dirty, coffee pot hadn't been cleaned out) but I got the impression that the house has always been this way.
Once we cleaned the house, we were pretty comfortable there. They had everything we needed in the kitchen for some serious cooking, a great side porch for our morning coffee and we all slept nice and cozy in the beds. Not to mention, we got to bring our dog Sam and that meant so much to us! |
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Great Place to Stay! |
Reviewed by: beachbride4409 from Auburn,GA
Reviewed on: 05/12/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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| We had a blast at Flip Flop and the house was ADORABLE! Thanks for a great stay! |
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Fun Place! |
Reviewed by: sara from savannah
Reviewed on: 05/12/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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| We had a girls bachlorette party weekend planned for Tybee and the Mermaid Cottage was PERFECT! So cute, clean, had everything we needed to cook, sleep, and play! And the price couldn't be beat! Highly recommended! |
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NICE |
Reviewed by: Elizabeth from Athens, Ga.
Reviewed on: 05/12/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| The house was nice, however the floors were very dirty. We could not walk bare foot on the floors because our feet would be black. And there were some problems with roaches. Should maybe think of having someone exterminate. I was afraid of taking one home in my bags, as were the other guests. Other than these two issues I think the house was GREAT! And in a wonderful location. We also LOVED how it was decorated. Very cute! |
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Family Vacation |
Reviewed by: pgabb from Savannah, Ga
Reviewed on: 04/09/2009 for their stay in 03/2009
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This cottage was the perfect size for my family and I to stay in while vacationing. It was very comfortable and cozy, so much so that my 4 year old grandson didn't want to go home when it was departure day.
We particularly enjoyed the fact that we could sit out on the enclosed porch or in the back yard and listen to the water hit the shores of Tybee Beach, or just walk to the beach and be there in no time at all.
Tons of shopping and restaurants nearby made it easy for everyone to investigate the area. The majority of the family intend to rent a cottage again for vacation! We loved it! |
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February in the south |
Reviewed by: jlucas3 from Watertown, NY
Reviewed on: 03/05/2009 for their stay in 02/2009
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| We truly enjoyed our stay in Flip-Flop. We stayed for the entire month of February, so we had ample time to find any flaws. We had none with the cottage. The Mermaid management and staff were very helpful and accommodating. The cottage is spacious, well appointed and comfortably furnished. The fenced yard was wonderful for our pet. The only downfalls were the unusually cool February weather, the unfriendly island parking, and NO DOGS on the beach rules. |
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Great Holiday getaway |
Reviewed by: Michigan visitors from Grand Haven, MI
Reviewed on: 01/11/2009 for their stay in 11/2008
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| We had a wonderful week - Thanksgiving week with the family. Eight of us came down from Michigan to spend the holiday with our daughter who lives in Savannah. The accomodations were wonderful and was spacious enough for the whole family. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay. Place was clean and very comfortable. |
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We Loved Flip Flop! |
Reviewed by: Lindsay from Florida
Reviewed on: 12/04/2008 for their stay in 10/2008
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We were looking for a pet-friendly place half way between North Carolina & Florida for a family weekend. Tybee fit the bill,as did Flip Flop Cottage.
Diane was so helpful and the cottage was all we expected & more.
We loved it, the dogs loved it... We'll be back! |
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Fun place to stay |
Reviewed by: Kate and James from Raleigh, NC
Reviewed on: 12/03/2008 for their stay in 09/2008
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Flip Flop is a cute little place with plenty of places to sleep. It is an
easy walk to the beach, Chu's connivence store, the XYZ liquor
store, and a few great places to eat. It is located in a much less crowded part of the island which is nice in the summer. Tybee
Island is one of the most laid back beaches I've been too, even
when it is crowed (and i use the term loosely).
We have two good sized dogs and were comfortable in the house
with them. The cottage also has a decent sized fully fenced in back
yard! The front yard is fenced but a smaller/more explorative creature could find its his way out. The beach is a quick walk as i
said but additionally, the marsh areas are nice and very walkable
also. Tybee is a great beach but it is not dog friendly. Being able to
walk them around on non-busy roads and letting them explore the
marsh is wonderful. There is a Tybee dog park too!
I would defiantly recommend this for anyone looking for a low-key
RELAXING vacation spot. Flip Flop is great for families and couples
alike. Its not the lap of luxury but its cute, clean, and wonderfully
tybee!
PS...The rental people are very nice and easy to work with! That
always helps in my opinion.
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Disappointment near the beach |
Reviewed by: Hiles family from Augusta, GA
Reviewed on: 10/30/2008 for their stay in 10/2008
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Flip flop cottage was at first look exactly what we expected. The place was clean and supplying us with some charcoal and lighter fluid was a nice treat (though a book of matches or a lighter would have helped). It was very convenient for the beach and almost everything promised was fulfilled. What ruined our stay in this property was that we found roaches living in the kitchen. In an older home I might expect this, but since we paid a $100 cleaning I do not believe this is appropriate. The property was used only a few days before we arrived so it is
not that it was vacant and un-noticed. Other minor issues were a surprise encounter with a rat in the shed (we had no reason to enter the shed but we were searching for matches) and the fact that two of the three bedrooms were separated by windows leaving little privacy between them. Overall, I do not believe I would return to this property, but I would not necessarily tell someone to avoid it. |
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Manager Response: November 04, 2008 |
| Thank you for your comments- we do spray monthly for bugs and will make sure our Pest control people do extra spraying inside next visit. We'll also take care of the visitor to the shed... Thank you for letting us know! |
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Just Wonderful |
Reviewed by: Watrice from Atlanta, GA
Reviewed on: 10/28/2008 for their stay in 10/2008
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We stayed at Flip Flop Cottage this is
the first time that we stayed in a vacation rental home instead of a hotel and it was perfect. It was A short walk to the beach also the house came with everything but food and clothes. |
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Great beach home! |
Reviewed by: Jenn G. from Baltimore, MD
Reviewed on: 09/20/2008 for their stay in 08/2008
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| We found Tybee Island to be a nice relaxing place for vacation. Everything was laid back and worry free. The home had sufficient room for our group of five. The beds were comfy. The house was even closer to the beach than I had anticipated which made it convenient to come back to the house for breaks for lunch, etc. I would recommend this rental for any family. |
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GREAT FOR DOGS AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!! |
Reviewed by: Sherry Jones
Reviewed on: 08/10/2008 for their stay in 07/2008
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I stay at many cabins (mountains) and cottages (beaches) and I have never stayed at a better one!!! It had everything: Comfort, cleanliness, convenience and funky decor!!!
Great fenced in yard for the dogs..Jetta and Phoebe had a ball! I usually pack Everthing for road trips, but here I barely had to unpack anything! Kitchen well-equipped, had CD player for my music, clothesline for wet suits and towels, hooked up hose for cooling off and playing with the dogs , outdoor shower so as not to drag beach into house with you... even charcoal, ready to grill those steaks!!!
But most importantly was the courtesy, friendliness and helpfulness of the staff--from my very first contact with Diane to every single person I talked to from the organization--outstanding!!!
I shall definitely return in my travels to Tybee Beach and Flip Flop cottage. |
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Best little cottage |
Reviewed by: Sharon and Samantha
Reviewed on: 07/28/2008 for their stay in 07/2008
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| My mom and I stayed there for a week and enjoyed it very much. The house was very clean and decorated very cute. Every thing was provided for us to use at the cottage. Even the dogs enjoyed the cottage and the yard. It was nice to have the yard fenced in so they could run around and play. We will definitly be stayig there next year. Everyone on Tybee Island was nice and very friendly and enjoyed being there. |
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Great Place |
Reviewed by: Susan
Reviewed on: 07/16/2008 for their stay in 05/2008
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| My family and I had a wonderful stay on Tybee Island at The Flip Flop Cottage. It was one of the best vacation rentals we have ever stayed in. It made a difference that we could bring our pets. It was decorated very well. It was just a bright and happy place to stay. It was quiet and peaceful. We will be back next summer for sure. |
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Girl Scout Retreat |
Reviewed by: Girl Scout Troop 2726
Reviewed on: 07/01/2008 for their stay in 06/2008
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My troop rented the house for our trip to Savannah to see the Girl Scout Birthplace. This was an ideal house. The girls had one side of the house and the adults had the other.
It was very easy to get to Savannah and the surrounding area. Each night we cooked or grilled our dinner and went walking on the beach. Seeing the sunset over the ocean was very moving.
We enjoyed having the room to spread out. Some of the girls even enjoyed using the outdoor shower.
My only concern was the condition of the beach equipment and the bikes. We did not use them but if someone was planning on it they will be diappointed.
Overall we enjoyed the house we felt like we were at home. We hated to leave at the end of the week. Troop 2726 Longview, Texas |
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Fun ,cute cottage |
Reviewed by: Bradley
Reviewed on: 06/30/2008 for their stay in 06/2008
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| Flip flop cottage was adorable and very comfortable. It was a nice suprise to be able to walk to the beach. Tybee Island is a great area to visit and when back in this area we will be sure to stay at the Flip Flop cottage. Diane and Kay were also very helpful. |
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Most relaxing place I have ever been |
Reviewed by: Dennis Sheehan
Reviewed on: 06/10/2008 for their stay in 04/2008
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We heard about Tybee from my sister in law and found your cottage online. It was comfortable (especially the porch!), close to everything but far enough from the main drag, and easy to find.
Everything we needed was there and everything worked. (I have rented places where that's not the case)
While we loved the cottage, we also loved Tybee Island and WILL return. We will be renting a mermaid cottage the next time as well and have already recommended it to friends. |
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Very Comfy |
Reviewed by: Diane
Reviewed on: 06/10/2008 for their stay in 04/2008
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| We had a girls weekend - 4 sisters, 3 daughters - and Flip Flop cottage was perfect for a girls getaway. It was so colorful, there was plenty of room, the kitchen was very well supplied, and we all enjoyed our stay immensely. We were 4 blocks from the beach, so we walked back and forth several times a day - and also walked through the neighborhood, enjoying the slower pace of a vacation weekend. Wish we could've been there longer, but it was a great place to stay. |
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Perfect Getaway |
Reviewed by: Jamie and Aaja
Reviewed on: 06/01/2008 for their stay in 05/2008
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It was beautiful and relaxing. We have decided to make it our annual
spot and wouldn't dream of being anywhere else. Minutes away from
the beach, spacious, and comfortable inside. We can't wait to visit
again. Our words truly can't express the greatness of this beautiful
vacation home.
P.s. The owner Diane is the kindest person you would ever want to
come in contact with. She made us feel right at home.
THANK YOU!!!!
Aaja & Jamie |
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Just to relax! |
Reviewed by: Missy
Reviewed on: 05/20/2008 for their stay in 05/2008
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My parents, sister, and I along with my husband and our dog stayed at Flip Flop Cottage May 1- 5 2008. None of us had been to Tybee Island before so we didn't know exactly where to stay. Traveling with a dog makes it complicated and my sister is disabled and finds steps hard to handle. What a great house we ended up with. It is mostly one floor. There is a step down that goes to the washer/dryer and one of the bedrooms. The house if bright and cheery. My dog loved playing in the yard, which is fenced. There is a charcoal grill and a picnic table inthe back yard but we didn't use them.
We walked around the neighborhood alot. We walked to the beach, to the Snack Shack, and around the block looking at the houses.
The floor is tile so the dog slid around a little , nothing major.
The things I would change...there are no curtains in the room off the kitchen, where the daybed is..so we felt a little exposed at night and no one wanted to sleep there. There were 3 other rooms, and 6 other beds to sleep in so no one was left without. Also
the living room furniture was comfy but everyone wanted the rocker. So maybe get another one. I enjoyed being able to sit at the dining table and watch tv while we played cards. Overall a great house. |
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Charming and Comfortable |
Reviewed by: D. Presley
Reviewed on: 05/20/2008 for their stay in 05/2007
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I would definitely rent this home again. It was large, well decorated, and well appointed with virtually everything one could possibly need - truly, all you need to bring is clothes and food. I loved the outside shower, and everything in the house worked. My only complaint- actually it's a caution, the front gate isn't low enough to the ground to keep little critters in or out. So, if you bring a small dog keep it in the backyard which is fenced. Also, if you arrive late at night, bring a flashlight- we had to borrow one to get into the lock-box. But the neighbors were friendly and gracious so it wasn't a problem.
Rent this home and enjoy! |
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