Vacation Rental Reviews

• Just a Dream.

  Stayed 4 days in April, 2012

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  Shannon L from Marietta, GA recommends this vacation rental

  From the moment I walked up the stairs and into the cottage- I could not stop smiling. I love cottages. I have books and magazines in abundance. I don't just look though the books once - but study with passion! Old Love was just what I have read, studied, clipped pictures and bunny tagged pages about! A true cottage. One that in all it's tiny glory- is bigger than the grandest of mansions. Each square foot filled with character. Everything in its place. My husband laughed at me daily as I moved his things out of sight- not to clutter my view of the cottage ... And made the bed daily- just so I wouldn't disturb her beauty! Waking up in Old Love is so magical the way the sun bounces around the white walls. You feel refreshed just opening your eyes to the new day! Thank you to the owners for sharing this beautiful place!
  
  The island is so full of history. There is more than just the sun and beach to see. Taking in all of Tybee allows you to be apart of history. Riding bikes is a must! The sun and the breeze and the beautiful scenery- bring peace to such a busy life!
  
  The Mermaids picked this spot for I guess it's true- mermaids are magical!
  
  
  
  

  • Manager Responded on 5/2/2012

    We are absolutely THRILLED that you found Old Love as magical as we do! It is a favorite and I think you summed up why! A true cottage full of character and beauty! Tybee and it's history and beauty (and wonderful Mermaid Cottages) is truly a very special place. We hope you will plan a return visit very soon; we look forward to hearing from you! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Wondeful Stay at Old Love

  Stayed 2 days in April, 2012

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  Michael D from Denver, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Great place, perfect setting to get away. Very accomodating management. Wished we had more time and we will return.

  • Manager Responded on 5/7/2012

    We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed Old Love cottage! And, we are delighted that you are planning a return visit! We will look forward to hearing from you! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Sweet Escape

  Stayed 2 days in April, 2012

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  a guest from Myrtle Beach, SC recommends this vacation rental

  The cottage was clean & cozy. The best part would have to be the quaint sleeping quarters out back, which was actually a separate building all together. The beach was less than 100 steps away and the weather, nearly perfect!

  • Manager Responded on 5/1/2012

    Old Love is a favorite; we are so glad to hear you enjoyed it too! It is a unique little cottage in a perfect location so close to the beach! Please come back and visit us soon; we will look forward to hearing from you! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Daughter's first trip to the beach!

  Stayed 4 days in April, 2012

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  a guest from Bellbrook, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Loved our easy,quick access to the beach and our quiet dead end street. I was nervous it would be loud and busy so close to a main road through the island, but we felt very secluded. And we could hear the tide at night. Very quaint cottage, great trip for our family! General condiditon, especially for the age of the cottage, was great! There are just a couple things that could maybe use a little attention, but nothing worth complaining about. Met our needs perfectly! Wish we could have stayed longer. We loved Tybee and Savannah. Sunrise on Easter Sunday was an incredible experience! So glad we brought our bikes, fun to ride around with everything being so accessible from our location. Thanks for the effective and easy rental process, we really enjoyed working with your company.

  • Manager Responded on 4/20/2012

    Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your stay! Old Love is a favorite and everyone loves the easy access to the beach! And, you are so right; that Easter Sunrise Service on the Tybee Pier and Pavilion is quite an experience! We hope you will be back to visit us soon...call us! We will look forward to hearing from you! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• I'm in love with "Old Love"

  Stayed 4 days in March, 2012

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  Sheri-Lynne L from Forest, Virginia recommends this vacation rental

  We had a fabulous time and enjoyed everyminute of it! Thanks

  • Manager Responded on 3/20/2012

    That is so GREAT! We love hearing how much guests love Old Love! We will be waiting on your call for your return visit! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Beach Trip

  Stayed 2 days in March, 2012

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  Nancy H from BONNEAU, SC recommends this vacation rental

  It was a lovely trip...Island is HOME to me (1965 to 1984) and we try to visit at least once a year if not twice. I choose Mermaid Cottages every year for the service and the nice poperties that they provide. Hope to buy back on the Island in the near future. Nancy Bishop Hughes

  • Manager Responded on 3/13/2012

    We are so glad you had a great trip and are very happy that you choose Mermaid Cottages for your annual visits! We know Tybee is special to you and we are glad we can provide great vintage cottages to remind you of your previous life here! We will look forward to seeing you again soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Spring Break 2012

  Stayed 5 days in March, 2012

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  a guest from Atlanta, GA recommends this vacation rental

  This was our second rental with Mermaid and they did not disappoint. We're already planning our summer trip to Tybee and will be using Mermaid again. Thanks, Jeff and Scott

  • Manager Responded on 3/23/2012

    So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Old Love cottage. We are delighted that you are planning a return trip this summer! We look forward to seeing you soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Fell in Love with Tybee at old Love!!!

  Stayed 2 days in November, 2011

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  a guest from Belmont, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent. Will be back. Top notch in every way!

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• Great Tybee Trip!

  Stayed 3 days in October, 2011

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  a guest from Montgomery, AL recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful experience all around on Tybee!

  • Manager Responded on 11/2/2011

    So glad you had a wonderful time. Come back and see us soon!

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• Going to Tybee...GO MERMAID!

  Stayed 5 days in October, 2011

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  Liz B from Scottsville, KY recommends this vacation rental

  BEST little cottage on Tybee... It is just a dream! And, the folks at Mermaid Cottages are absolutely the nicest people!! They really go out of their way to make sure your stay is fantastic...We have stayed at "old Love" before and probably will never stay anywhere else.

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• Felt Like A Kid

  Stayed 4 days in October, 2011

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  a guest from ATHENS, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Happy & Carefree like a kid -- that was the feeling of my husband & I as we enjoyed every minute at Old Love Cottage ...
  As a grown up --- we were very impressed with the detail to beautiful furnishings & decorating ... top of the line sinks ... cleanliness .. and fluffy towels!
  
  

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• highlight of our birthday road trip

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2011

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  a guest from Lawrenceburg, KY recommends this vacation rental

  My sisters, daughter, & I wanted to celebrate turning 50, 55, & 60 years old with a special road trip, highlighted with time at the beach. Found this cottage & found it to be just as quaint & special as it looked in the pictures. The beach was wonderful, clean, not crowded. And our last morning, the dolphins played in th water, almost like it was just for us. Staff was awesome, so helpful & friendly. Have & will recommend to friends. If we ever plan another trip to the area, this will be our first choice.

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• A fairy tale beach cottage!

  Stayed 4 days in October, 2011

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  Julie E from Greenbrier, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Old love was just what I was looking for. It was a dream come true. The cottage was perfect in every way. Thank you mermaid team!

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• Mother/Daughter Get-a-way

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2011

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  a guest from Tampa, FL recommends this vacation rental

  My mom and I decided to do something different and stay in a cottage instead of a hotel or condo for our annual trip together. Overall, we had a nice experience. We found the staff helpful & informative. The main negative w/ us was not having access to the thermostat. It was locked up. Our last morning, the temp. was in the 40's and we were really cold as we were preparing breakfast and packing.

  • Manager Responded on 10/6/2011

    We are so glad you still enjoyed your experience at Old Love and we thank you for your feedback on the thermostat. Our housekeeping manager has already unlocked the thermostat to give our guest some control with our fluctuating temperatures. Our ultimate goal is that all of our guest enjoy our homes with the greatest comfort and best experience and we strive to make sure you all know our Mermaid Team is available 24/7 during your stay. If you had only called us we could have made the adjustments for you then to assure your continued comfort. We hope to have you back on Tybee soon and let us know if we can assist you with your next visit.

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• Tybee Wedding

  Stayed 3 days in September, 2011

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  a guest from SAINT PETERS, Missouri recommends this vacation rental

  My wife and I married just those 99 1/2 steps away on the beach at Tybee Island. We spent a few nights at the Old Love Cottage and loved it.

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• Cute Cottage

  Stayed 4 days in September, 2011

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  a guest from Woodstock, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great time at Old Love cottage! The house was so cute that I am already planning my retirement that house! :) It was like walking back in time. My only suggestions to the owner would be to get a much larger television set. It rained while we were there and it would have been nice to be able to watch a movie together, but the set was too small and the volume not loud enough. The other suggestion would be to continue the oyster stepping stones to the back Sleeping House, again, it rained and we had to slosh through the water to go back and forth. Overall, our stay was just great!

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• Magical Cottage-We loved "Old Love" cottage! It was light-filled,

  Stayed 4 days in August, 2011

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  Peggy F from Jackson, TN recommends this vacation rental

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• Loved, Loved, Loved it!

  Stayed 6 days in July, 2011

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  a guest from Coral Springs, FL recommends this vacation rental

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• Just Perfect

  Stayed 5 days in June, 2011

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  Catherine N from Blue Bell, PA recommends this vacation rental

  Old Love exceeded my expectations in every way. Nestled on a quiet little beach street, the cottage was perfectly clean and just what I needed for my "mom" retreat. Given the confined kitchen space... everything I needed was available. I especially appreciated the sharp knives... a rarity in beach places! Will definitely stay again.

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• Fabulous Getaway

  Stayed 5 days in June, 2011

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  a guest from Savannah, Georgia recommends this vacation rental

  This was my second visit to Old Love. It was my birthday present to myself. Highly recommended. Actually I think my mermaid tail is getting a little longer on each visit.

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• Seaside Cottage

  Stayed 4 days in June, 2011

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  a guest from savannah, ga recommends this vacation rental

  Staying at the Old Love Cottage was like having a trusted friend wrap thier arms around you after a long trip.

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• Old Love is better than New Love

  Stayed 5 days in May, 2011

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  Storm S from Westerville, OH recommends this vacation rental

  In 2008 by best friend and I stayed for 8 days in Jane Coslick's "99 Steps from the Beach," the house next door. We loved it so much that I knew someday I had to bring my husband of 38 years - also an Old Love - to Tybee. At that time, Jane was selling "Old Love," then named the "Luscious Litte Cottage," and she gave me a tour. It's been sold and redecorated since then & is still just as adorable. My husband and I agree that our stay was WONDERFUL! We have no complaints whatsoever. We found it clean & cozy thanks to responsive heat and cooling (we used both and none, weather depending). We feel so blessed to have had such a romantic, relaxing time. It felt like we were in our own home on the beach! We'll be back!

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• Great time at Old Love

  Stayed 3 days in April, 2011

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  Jeff O from Carmel, IN recommends this vacation rental

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• Simply perfect!

  Stayed 7 days in April, 2011

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  Kimberly K from Gurnee, il recommends this vacation rental

  The cottage was fantastic! We are a family of 4 and had plenty of room to stretch out. Not to mention how adorable it was, love the decor and the location. We were close to the beach for nice walks, our only complaint was the weather. It rained everyday, but because Savannah was so close we got to enjoy the city. We would like to go back and enjoy more of the beach. It was a great cottage & the staff was very helpful.
  If you have never been to Tybee Island, we all recommend it, great restaurants (The Breakfast Club!, A.J.s Dockside), great stores, great beaches, you can relax or drive into Savannah for more great dinning and history lessons! Dolphins, stingrays, manetees, aligators, gorgeous sunsets, oh my!

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• Loved "Old Love"

  Stayed 6 days in March, 2011

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  Angela R from New Albany, Indiana recommends this vacation rental

  We definitely enjoyed our stay at Old Love cottage. It was a great place for our family of four to enjoy our first trip to Tybee Island. We had a great time at the beach, visiting the light house and Ft. Pulaski. The restaurants were great as well as the relaxed, layed back environment.
  
  The only thing about the cottage that should be clearly listed in the description is that the second bedroom is actually in a different building than the cottage. We figured this out before hand but when I booked this cottage I did not realize there were too separate buildings. Since we have small children, one adult and one child had to sleep together. Bummer for mom & dad!
  
  Oh well, over all Old Love was a delight to stay in and we were very please that we found such a great place to spend our spring break.
  
  Thanks, God Bless

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• Old Love cottage was a wonderful conclusion to my sister's and my March Break road trip together. It had been decades since we'd vacationed just us and OLD LOVE was the perfect destination.

  Stayed 2 days in March, 2011

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  Janet H from Midhurst, Ontario recommends this vacation rental

  The location is truly within earshot of the beach along a dune trail at the end of a quiet street. The cottage was like a magic getaway, with the little cottage at the back an added bonus. Beautifully decorated, the cottages have a beachy, cozy, welcoming feel we have held onto long after returning to the cold North. We can't wait to return to the warm hospitality of Mermaid Cottages, both the people(David was wonderfully welcoming and helpful) and the accommodation.

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• Perfect!

  Stayed 4 days in March, 2011

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  Cathy D from Springfield, Ohio recommends this vacation rental

  My daughter and I enjoyed a Mother-Daughter Get-A-Way at Old Love Cottage and it was wonderful. It was a time to rest and talk and just be together. The time we spent by the sea was perfect. The cottage was absolutely adorable and just perfect for our needs. The staff was great and very attentive. There's nothing like good old Southern Hospitality! Thank You Mermaid Cottages!

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• A cozy hide-away

  Stayed 6 days in March, 2011

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  a guest from Boston, MA recommends this vacation rental

  Mermaid Cottages made it easy to see this and several other attractive cottages on Tybee. The place was sweet and comfortable, on a dead-end street genuinely only a five minute walk to a beautiful open beach. As our visit was off-season (early March), we enjoyed a sense of real seclusion. The property includes a second building that feels like a huge (screened in) treehouse for afternoon naps. We would definitely stay at Old Love cottage again.

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• We will be back!

  Stayed 6 days in February, 2011

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  a guest from Philadelphia, PA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved Old Love, it was in a perfect location. The Cottage was spotless and comfortable. The linens smelled so good, if we could bottle it up we would be in heaven. So close to the beach, fine dining and a convenience store. The "Tree House" behind the main cottage as we called it, was so unique and quaint; a room surronded by windows with the ocean breeze coming through at night. The staff was amazing and always available to assist. Old Love is a must stay!

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• Review by James S

  Stayed 4 days in October, 2010

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  James S from Anna, Illinois recommends this vacation rental

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• Mermaid Cottages gets our highest recommendation for Tybee accomodations!!

  Stayed 6 days in October, 2010

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  Emily H from Decatur, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed in Old Love cottage for the week of our wedding in October 2010 and most of our guests stayed in other Mermaid Cottages. All of the cottages got rave reviews from our wedding guests and the Mermaid staff gave us impeccable, personal service all weekend. Jan and Barbara even made a point to introduce themselves to us personally during the weekend and called us to make sure everything was going smoothly with the accomodations. As always, we give Mermaid Cottages our highest recommendation for Tybee accomodations and we will never stay with any other company. Thank you, Mermaids!!

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