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

Riverside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Vitamin Sea. Across the street from Alley 3 for kayaking and Fisherman's Walk for fishing ~ and lots of sand in between! ****Click on the Media Tab for this property to view a great interactive floor plan and photo file!****
Welcome to Vitamin Sea Cottage! ****Click on the Media Tab for this property to view a great interactive floor plan and photo file!****
Wonderful front yard with tons of flowering jasmine. Under the house is storage for your kayaks and outdoor shower. First floor has bedrooms and bathroom, and top floor has the kitchen/living room.
Welcome to our home! Parking here in the driveway for one car. There is another driveway on the other side and you can park a third car on the grass parallel to the fence.
You can follow the sun on the second story porch! Seating east, south and west to spend the whole day porch living.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
  • Place, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
  • Place, North Beach
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Tybee Island

Located on a river, this cottage is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. Island Miniature Golf and Games and Savannah Bend Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Angela Beasley's Puppet People and Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Office are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Back River Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (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
  • ‪Treylor Park Beach Party - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Easy walk to the beaches, pier, shops & restaurants. Large screened porch. located?

Located in South Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach, South Beach and Back River Beach. Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Mid Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Brandee Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Retha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stuart C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tybee Cottage

Perfect location for the beach as well as bars and restaurants. Porches are great to sit outside in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Beautiful spacious home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eunji R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great location!

We had a group of 5 adult friends wanting a relaxing weekend on the beach while being close enough to get into the city...and we got it! The home is great, very clean, all the amenities you could want, and great communication from the property manager. Will definitely keep this on the list for the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Wonderful Home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is just lovely, roomy, clean, well equipped! Amazing location close to everything. Mermaid Cottages management is also fantastic, quick to respond and checked in several times to make sure we were happy.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K., Stone Mountain, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Timeka E.

Meka' s Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Conveniently located near beach shore and pier. It was a great experience. Vitamin Sea was an absolutely beautiful cottage with beautiful views. The mermaids Tammy and Diane were wonderful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

C K.

Beautiful location/Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Vitamin Sea. The location was excellent! The cottage was beautiful and the house was kid friendly for our little ones. The beach was just a short walk away and we spent hours there. Beautiful views from both levels of the house. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Roomy Clean and spacious!

My family of 8 had a great stay at Vitamin Sea! ( 3 couples, an 18 year old and a 10 year old.) We did need the pull out sofa for our crew. The place has great views, was clean and lived up to description provided. We would definitely stay at Vitamin Sea again. Minor critiques would be: The bath towels provided were not enough for us even with the washing machine and the full and 2 queen mattresses could use an upgrade. We also wished there would have been more comfy seating in the common den/living room area for all 8 of us to hang out at one time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

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

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

LaTrece T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Beautiful Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time. The house was beautiful and accommodated our entire party. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a rental.

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Elise B.

Vitamin Sea is perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We couldn’t love Vitamin Sea and the Mermaids more. Our family (2 grandparents, 2 parents, and 3 kids) have all the space we need to enjoy the most perfect location on Tybee!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Perfect rental on Tybee!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at Tybee! This was the perfect place for us to stay with our toddler and in laws! We would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Genna J.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been coming to Tybee and staying at this house for several years now. You can’t beat the location. The house is perfect size for 8 adults. However, they do need to replace mattresses in a few of the bedrooms,and living room furniture. They are quite worn out, and the living room furniture only seats about 5 adults.

10/10 Excellent

Shea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and lots of great porches

Great house and great location. We loved the porches!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary W.

Another Wonderful Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We adore the Vitamin Sea. Very comfortable house, great location and the porches are terrific.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey A.

A little Vitamin Sea

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our group of two small families really enjoyed our stay at Vitamin Sea! It was well-appointed, comfortable, and a short walk to the beach.

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