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Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse

Cottage with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Tybee Island Beach

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Welcome to our Enlisted Mens Mess Hall! - Step up into military history!
Enlisted Men's Mess Hall
Enlisted Men's Mess Hall
Floor plan
Part of Tybee's National Historic homes, you'll be greeted by a reminder that you're about to step back into Tybee's history.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, Georgia
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Light Station and Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse

#01187O
13A Cedarwood Ave., Tybee Island, GA, 31328

CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
NO BEACH TOWELS OR BEACH GEAR PROVIDED

This historic Ft. Screven structure has been completely restored and renovated.
Layla Palmer of The Lettered Cottage fame has completely redecorated this amazing home and is a recipient of the Tybee Island Historic Society Preservation Award!!! Originally built as one of three Mess Halls for the fort, this home has had a long and colorful history including time as a boarding house. This duplex with Screened Inn on the other side with its own private entrance, Enlisted Men's Mess Hall features tall ceilings with ceiling fans, extra large windows in every room, hardwood floors and wrap around screened porch.

Enjoy your complimentary sample of Mermaid Morning Bliss coffee; a special perk for all Mermaid Cottages guests!
Fenced-in yard with large palms and live oaks. Two blocks from the North Beach, 5 minutes from the Tybee Light House Station and the North Beach Grill restaurant. The Jaycee Park (ball fields, walking path, playground) is located directly behind the home.
Ground level, easy to access, pet-friendly.
Complimentary off-street parking for 2 cars. Parking is parallel to the white picket fence on the grass or you can pull into the right side of the picket fence.
Complimentary WiFi.
Minimum Age Requirement: Must be 25 years of age to rent this property.

ALL PET FRIENDLY HOMES REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL PET FEE. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR PETS!
PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM NIGHT STAY REQUIREMENTS WILL APPLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING HOLIDAYS, SPRING BREAK AND OUR SUMMER SEASON.

5% Discount for Military, Educators, AAA and AARP
Longer minimum stay (up to 7 nights) may be required during certain times of the year including Holidays and our Summer Season.
Ask us about Special Off-Season rates!

STVR License #STR2025-0748

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed
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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 near the beach, this cottage is in North Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tybee Island Beach and Coligny Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stan Smith Tennis Academy or Van Der Meer Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tybee Island, Georgia

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fort Screven - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tybee Island Light Station and Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tybee Island Marine Science Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 30 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sting Ray's Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse located?

Located in North Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Jaycee Park and Tybee Island Beach. Fort Screven and Battery Garland are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 447 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and customer service!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Crawford, Georgia

A Lovely Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 stayed at this lovely duplex for four nights, and really enjoyed the house! It was surprisingly spacious and very comfortable, with our favorite part being the covered porch! We have often stayed at different Mermaid Cottages during our Tybee Island stays and have always had a wonderful experience with our stays as well as their customer services! We can’t wait to visit again!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Crawford, Georgia

A Lovely Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 stayed at this lovely duplex for four nights, and really enjoyed the house! It was surprisingly spacious and very comfortable, with our favorite part being the covered porch! We have often stayed at different Mermaid Cottages during our Tybee Island stays and have always had a wonderful experience with our stays as well as their customer services! We can’t wait to visit again!

10/10 Excellent

Anthony O.

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

Quiet and comfortable

This quirky and charming home was the perfect beach getaway for us. A short walk to the beach, lighthouse and science center was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Our most beautiful beloved place to stay

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 always rent either the Screened Inn or the Mens Mess Hall each year for a few days. Mermaid Cottages make the perfect places to have a beautiful, clean, perfectly decorated and enjoyable place for our vacations. The beach is only a a skip away and it's a loving neighborhood. Yes, loving because we do love it! And the management gives us everything we could possibly want or need! Gracious people always!
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10/10 Excellent

Spring vacation

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: great experience
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10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Great little cottage!

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: Rental was clean, had everything we needed. Staff interaction spot on!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Irmo, SC

Tybee Time

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 have stayed at this property many times, and have never been disappointed. The Mermaid Cottages Staff are exceptional.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect getaway rental. This is a quiet, tucked away spot that’s so close to the beach, restaurants and cool things to do and see. 20 minutes from Savannah we spent several days going to many different museums and restaurants. The hop on & off trolley is worth it in Savannah. We rented bikes on the island because everything is so close. There are so many good places to eat, especially sweets. Definitely stop by Tybean coffee, it’s so charming and they have a great selection of coffee. We have an electric car and there is a fast charger right around the corner. Super convenient. This inn has private access to the beach which is so nice and is pretty hidden. We brought our 2 small dogs and they loved the fenced in yard and the screened in porch. The house itself has everything one would need. Their beds are very comfortable and there are plenty of them without feeling crowded. The hosts were absolutely fantastic. They check in on us and communicate without being intrusive. At the end we left something behind and Tammy reached out immediately to arrange for us to get back our items. Truly wonderful hosts and a wonderful place to stay and visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Great property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - great location, clean, and such a cute house :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Relaxing stay!

We had a great time! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Location location!

Loved this property for the location and great customer service!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose K.

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

Tybee Perfection

Spotlessly clean, comfortable and full of old Tybee charm. Quiet location near the lighthouse and easy stroll to the beach. Loved this well-appointed and homey spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tristan B.

Perfect Home Away From 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 stayed at the Enlisted Men's Mess Hall on Tybee Island in August. What a perfect slice of history! From the host/property manager checking in a few weeks before our stay to the day of our arrival and even to double check after a few days that all was well, the communication was exactly what was needed and appreciated. The screened in porch is perfect for sipping morning tea or afternoon drinks. The house was so well kept, decorated and comfortable. The three of us had plenty of room to relax. The cleanliness was exceptional. Parking was right outside the front door. Everything in the house was in perfect working order. And the beach is right there, with a quick walk through the officers row. The beach location was great and not heavily crowded, we had the beach mostly to ourselves the whole week. Oh and a surprise was the local VFW had Bingo Friday nights, literally two minutes walk from the house. Couldn't have asked for a better location and home to stay in for a much needed vacation. Thank you Mermaid Cottages we will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Close and convenient

The property was close to everything in a convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Perfect Spot for a Tybee Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Enlisted Men's Mess Hall! The location was very convenient to the beach and to other things on Tybee Island as well. The cottage was cute and well appointed and the property owners were available as needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Gorgeous cottage

We absolutely loved our stay at the Mess Hall Cottage. The kitchen was well equipped, the porch was a lovely place to spend our non-beach time and the beach was just a short walk away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

TRACY P.

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

Absolutely lovely!

We had a wonderful time at Tybee! The listing was exactly as described. Mermaid cottages checked in with us to ensure we had all we needed. Would absolutely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

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

Vitamin Sea is awesome!

My family was in town for a wedding and stayed at Vitamin Sea. This house is awesome with great space for a large family. We very much enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this house and working with Mermaid Cottages!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

February 2024 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: Very enjoyable .

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Cute house, excellent communication!!

Perfect for the 4 of us. Pups enjoy the fenced in yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Always wonderful

We have stayed at Screened Inn numerous times, and we can't imagine staying anywhere else when we visit Tybee. We also feel that the mermaids are hands down the best property management group that we've ever encountered. We'll be back as soon as possible!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Staying at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall

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: Great experience! Lovely place and a walk to the beach and around town are really well located.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Tybee 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: Perfect location, great customer service!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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