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Ground Level, Fenced Yard, Dogs Welcome Easy Walk to Back River Beaches

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Welcome to Cantaloupe Cottage!
Exterior
Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy morning coffee or cocktails in the evening.
Floor plan
Covered Parking - Covered parking for 2 cars

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ground Level, Fenced Yard, Dogs Welcome Easy Walk to Back River Beaches

CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT

We love this mid century home from the 1950's formerly known as Canty's Cottage. Vintage, yet freshly painted and redecorated.
Cantaloupe Cottage is a classic Mid Century Modern island home built in the 1950’s and completely restored with Central AC and all modern updates, this ground level, pet-friendly home features a large fully fenced back and side yards with views of the Back River! Which means the Back River beach and fishing pier is just a minute away! AND only 1.5 blocks to Alley 3- the local Kayak launch area.
With 3 bedrooms and 1.25 bathrooms (one full bathroom with a tub/shower combo and one shower-only room), plus a Florida room and an amazing kitchen, this home is a little charmer!

Enjoy your complimentary sample of Mermaid Morning Bliss coffee; a special perk for all Mermaid Cottages guests!

The backyard Tybee Tiki-Hut is the ultimate finishing touch! Blend your margaritas (or smoothies ~ we won't judge!) and enjoy a little island style right here!
Complimentary off-street parking for 3 cars.
Minimum Age Requirement: You 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!
NO BEACH TOWELS OR BEACH GEAR PROVIDED
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

Ask us about Special Off-Season rates!
STVR License #STR2025-0746

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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 on a river, this cottage is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. Tybee Post Theater and Battery Garland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Island Miniature Golf and Games and Angela Beasley's Puppet People 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mid Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 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

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wet Willie's - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ground Level, Fenced Yard, Dogs Welcome Easy Walk to Back River Beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ground Level, Fenced Yard, Dogs Welcome Easy Walk to Back River Beaches?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Ground Level, Fenced Yard, Dogs Welcome Easy Walk to Back River Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ground Level, Fenced Yard, Dogs Welcome Easy Walk to Back River Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ground Level, Fenced Yard, Dogs Welcome Easy Walk to Back River Beaches located?

Located in South Beach, this cottage is within a 15-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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 413 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Bronx, NY

Relaxing 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: It was nice and cozy, walking distance from the beach and an awesome sunset seen from the house. I wish I could have stayed longer but unfortunately work calls. Plenty of things to do in the area. Tybee market is close by for your food and snacks while there, and great breakfast spots near by. Would love to stay again in the near future, and I would definitely recommend it as a nice getaway

10/10 Excellent

Calyn C.

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

Trip to Tybee

We had a great time, the neighborhood was quiet and walking distance to restaurants and the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

Cantaloupe cottage stay

We came for the Ogeechee seafood festival. We have stayed at the Canty Cottage before, we love the area and the house is great for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa p.

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

Great house and location

We loved our first visit to Tybee Island. The house was perfectly situated and had all of the amenities needed for our stay. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blanca C.

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

Tybee in July

Enjoyed your place. It was a pleasant stay. First time in Tybee. July very hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

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

It was a nice place to stay

It was not to far off from the beach. I enjoyed the south end and the food. Overall great experience :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

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

Relaxing and Restful

Relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel G.

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

Perfect size great location

Loved that it was located in a not high traffic area but still close to places you want to go . Perfect for my doggies . Kayak boat ramp right around the corner
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Great Faith 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: Very very nice stay!

10/10 Excellent

Cecil A D.

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

Dennison family

Overall we really liked the house, location was great, close to everything. We'd recommend to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

a great 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: as always, my stay in mermaid cottags is alway great!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Anniversary get away

It was nice n quiet. It's anything to complain about was couldn't get tv in 1st bedroom to right to work n wish there was an outlet in bathroom but that's minor. We really enjoyed our get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela H.

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

Sandpiper stay

House was two blocks from the beach and four blocks from shops, and clean (except for the coffee pot). Manager was responsive and friendly, as always. A little trouble getting into the home as the screen door was latched from the inside. The area was quiet and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

corey r.

Classic dog friendly cottage- great location!

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: Our three night stay at the Cantaloupe Cottage was seamless- excellent management company and easy check in/out. Very happy with the property, the beds, the location. The only thing was the shower/tub drained VERY slowly. Other than this, it was fantastic!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Weekend!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 an awesome time staying in this rental. It is absolutely adorable, has everything you need, and some of the most comfortable beds. Within walking distance of everything that we needed, and just a ten minute stroll to the beach. Also, this cottage was so clean! We loved the vintage charm that this cottage offered and would love to stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

DEBBY L.

October Chick Trip

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 wonderful time at Canty's Cottage and the mermaid were all amazing again. One of us accidently locked the door with the keys inside, and within five minutes of calling, Brandy came and let us back in. This is the second (actually the third) cottage I have rented and all are exceptional with everything you need. A great unwind location!
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10/10 Excellent

Missing Tybee in WI

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 loved our stay at Canty's Cottage. We would definitely stay again. The beds were so comfortable and the furnishings very nice. This was our second stay with Mermaid Cottages this year and we could not be happier with the service and the cottages. The only disappointing thing was there was not an outlet outside that we could find and we had wanted to rent an electric car for a few days, but had no way to charge it. The sunsets on this end of the island definitely made up for it. Stay with the Mermaids, you won't be disappointed! We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Relaxing experience

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the cantaloupe cottage. The house was comfortable, clean, and cute. The only issue we had was with the spotty internet. It was not very reliable. Otherwise we loved it! The house is only a couple of blocks away from the back river beach (our favorite) and 1/2 mile from the beaches at the pier and pavilion. We watched the sunset from the shore at the fisherman’s walk pier each night - amazing! We brought our bicycles and were able to bicycle everywhere! That was the best part - no driving or fighting for parking spaces we had to pay for. Even the lighthouse is within bicycling distance. The house is in a quiet residence neighborhood. We plan to come back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Spacious Vintage Home

As described this house is an updated 1950's beach house with a small, yet fully stocked kitchen, large laundry room, and extra shower to wash the sand off in the back of the building. The paint job, and interior decorations are themed appropriately for the area and gave a retro feel. I loved how much space there was throughout the house with all the seating areas (dining room, TV room, and living room with electric fireplace). The major perks were the fenced yard and accommodations for dogs regardless of size. Other than a slight step up to enter the house the majority of the rental is flat (with one step down to the TV room). The issue we had was the bathroom not being the best suited for older guests. The toilet was low and doorway was narrow, so that a walker had to be turned sideways to enter. Other than the bathroom we had plenty of bedroom spaces, the place was tidy, and close enough to the beach that younger guests could walk. This place is priced right and can accommodate a group with all age groups. We were very pleased with our Thanksgiving get away to Tybee.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Home Away From Home

This house was perfect for us. The fenced in yard was a huge plus as we were traveling with pets. They were able to burn off some energy in the yard. The house was exactly as the pictures showed and how the listing was described. The location was good too. Walking distance to the beaches and main downtown area. We also took advantage of the short drive to Savannah for some tours and food. This house was a great home away from home and we’d recommend it to anyone traveling with kids and pets. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

A world away from ND

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Mermaids were very accommodating. On the spot!
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10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Loved it!

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 rented from Mermaids many times, but this was our first time staying at Cantaloupe Cottage. We absolutely loved it. We have never stayed near the back river before and wanted to try it. We will definitely be back. The house was perfect for us and our 4-legged babies. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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 very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an excellent stay and Tammy at Mermaid Rentals was wonderful! She could not have been more helpful- sharing community activities during our stay, making recommendations and even extending our stay! We would definitely rent from the company again! The house was very quaint and convenient! Thank you for a wonderful vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

Close to the beach!

We really enjoyed our stay at Canteloupe Cottage. The property was very nice on a pleasant, quiet road. We were walking/biking distance from the Chatham Rd beach access point, and several other inlet access points. We had a lot of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

Wonderful 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: The cottage was great - very well equipped and comfortable. It's super cute with a ton of mermaid touches. It's in a quiet part of Tybee without a ton of traffic, but close enough to the action to be convenient. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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