Vacation Rental Reviews

• Amazing staff helped find PERFECT property

  Stayed 3 days in April, 2013

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  Brandi T from Raleigh, NC recommends this vacation rental

  I cannot say enough about the staff (Jan) that helped me find this house. She worked so hard to find something that would work for 4 girls trying to get ready for a wedding. The porch was perfect for lounging and eating breakfast every morning. The house was stocked with everything you need... down to the cotton balls! Will always call the mermaids when i travel!

  • Manager Responded on 5/7/2013

    Thanks so much for your review! We are delighted to hear our "mermaids' (especially Jan!) were able to help you find the perfect place to prepare for the wedding! And, we are thrilled to hear that you plan to call us for future stays! We look forward to having you back with us again soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Love this place

  Stayed 3 days in April, 2013

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  a guest from Matthews, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Great home, second year in a row at this house. Good value, great spot on the island.

  • Manager Responded on 4/9/2013

    Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear you loved Back River Bungalow so much, you returned for a second year in a row! We invite you back and hope to see you again real soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Great family house

  Stayed 5 days in April, 2013

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  Robert H from Newnan, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The back river bungalow was a great place to stay. loved the quiet back screened porch. that was the favorite hanging spot. The place was well furnished, and of course the staff at Mermaids is always the best ever. Love staying at Mermaid homes!

  • Manager Responded on 4/9/2013

    Thank you for your review and recommendation! We always love hearing from our returning guests and are delighted that you had such a great stay at Back River Bungalow. We hope you will plan a return visit very soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Back River Dream

  Stayed 3 days in March, 2013

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  Bryan S from Atlanta, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Great rental. Great island. Best staff we have ever worked with!

  • Manager Responded on 3/20/2013

    Thank you so much for your review and recommendation! Our goal at Mermaid Cottages is world-class customer service; we thank you for taking the time to let us know what kind of experience you had with us! We are delighted that you enjoyed Back River Bungalow and Tybee Island and look forward to having you back with us again very soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Courtney's Wedding & Lila's First Trip to the Beach

  Stayed 8 days in October, 2012

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  Angela M from Carmel, IN recommends this vacation rental

  This was our second stay at the Back River Bungalow and it was just as wonderful as the first time. The property is well maintained. The amenties are great and it has a relaxing and welcoming beach cottage feel our family really enjoys. We are looking forward to our next stay with the mermaids on Tybee Island.

  • Manager Responded on 11/14/2012

    We are so happy to hear you had another wonderful stay at Back River Bungalow! We love hearing from our returning guests and we, too, look forward to your next stay with us! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Absolutely Lovely

  Stayed 5 days in August, 2012

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  Roy M from Knoxville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed at the Backwater Bungalow and just fell in love with our cottage as well as all things Tybee. We were in good hands with the Mermaids and intend on returning over and over again. We booked just two days before arriving and you made it so easy. Thank you so much!

  • Manager Responded on 8/13/2012

    We are so happy to hear you had an absolutely lovely stay and fell in love with Back River Bungalow! We are thrilled to hear you plan on returning over and over; that is great news! We look forward to hearing from you to plan your next visit! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Pre-College Weekend

  Stayed 2 days in July, 2012

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  Elisa H from ROSWELL, GA recommends this vacation rental

  I took my girls to Tybee for a short weekend before they both went back to college. We had a great time- the house was lovely, the beaches beautiful and we love the short drive to Savannah. It was out=r first time on Tybee Island, but I'm sure we'll be calling Mermaid Cottages again!

  • Manager Responded on 8/14/2012

    Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that you and your girls had a great pre-college weekend at Back River Bungalow! And, so happy to hear that you are already planning to call us again for future stays! We look forward to hearing from you! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Family Time

  Stayed 5 days in July, 2012

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  Brenda H from Perry, OK recommends this vacation rental

  We had so much fun, rode bikes,played games,walkes to AJ's rented Kayak's. Loved the talks on the porch early am and in evenings. The house was great the kids could play and ride bikes and play in the water. The shower outside help w/the sand, we loved the swing just sitting and talking. The art work we loved. The kids loved the jetted bathtub. Thank you for letting us stay here, we are in love w/Tybee and we will be back next year. WE LOVED IT!!!!!!
  

  • Manager Responded on 7/30/2012

    We are so happy to her how much you and your family enjoyed your stay at Back River Bungalow! Sounds like it was the perfect place for your family vacation! And, we are thrilled to hear that you are already planning to return next year! We look forward to hearing from you to book your next visit! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Great First Time in Tybee!

  Stayed 4 days in July, 2012

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  Jennifer B from Lexington, KY recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time in Tybee and our cottage was adorable and absolutely perfect! We loved how close it was to everything and how Mermaid Cottages checked in several times to make sure everything was going well. We loved our dinner at Lady & Sons and we are definitely planning to return and book with Mermaid Cottages! Thank you for a wonderful vacation!

  • Manager Responded on 7/27/2012

    Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at Back River Bungalow! We are thrilled that you are already planning to return! We look forward to hearing from you to book your next visit! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Family connection

  Stayed 4 days in July, 2012

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  Lisa T from Aiken, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Love the home and its beach "feel". Great experience with "mermaids". Tybee is our "family beach" with lots of memories from my childhood. See you next year!

  • Manager Responded on 7/18/2012

    We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Back River Bungalow! We look forward to seeing you next year! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Vacation Heaven

  Stayed 6 days in July, 2012

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  Victor M from Columbus, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Gret stay. Beach was closer than we thought. A great fire work display for the 4th of July. 2nd year I rented from Mermaid Cottages and will do it again next year. We were told that there would be Paula Dean spices available, but there were none.

  • Manager Responded on 7/10/2012

    Thank you for your review! We love hearing from our repeat guests and are thrilled that you plan to visit with us again next year. We apologize for the confusion regarding Paula Deen products; Captain Michael coffee is available at Back River Bungalow; Paula's products are available at her property, Y'all Come Inn. We look forward to hearing from you to plan your next stay! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Fun at the Back River Bungalow!

  Stayed 4 days in June, 2012

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  Kim G from Lakeland, Florida recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed our second visit to Tybee Island staying at this wonderful property. The house was clean and was equipped/decorated perfectly to reflect the relaxed atmosphere on the island. The ladies that run Mermaid Cottages are absolutely charming and very helpful. We will be back and would love to stay here again!

  • Manager Responded on 7/2/2012

    Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Back River Bungalow! We always strive to provide world-class customer service and are glad you want to return to stay with us; we look forward to hearing from you to book your next stay! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Awesome place

  Stayed 5 days in June, 2012

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  Melissa D from Tifton, GA recommends this vacation rental

  My Aunt was able to use due to an emergency with my father. She stated it was beautiful, clean, and very relaxing. We look forward to reserving soon for us.

  • Manager Responded on 6/4/2012

    So happy to hear your aunt enjoyed her stay at Back River Bungalow! And, we are delighted that you are planning to come soon! Call us; we look forward to helping you plan your stay! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Great location

  Stayed 5 days in April, 2012

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  a guest from Savannah, GA recommends this vacation rental

  This is such a nice property - beautiful and spacious and in the perfect location if you like to be secluded. Not easy to get to the beach from the house, but it's worth the sunsets on the back river. The only thing I wish the house had was a fenced yard for a dog. Otherwise, perfect!

  • Manager Responded on 5/1/2012

    We are so glad your stay was perfect at Back River Bungalow! We hope you will plan a return visit real soon! If you need a cottage with a fenced yard, let us know when you call to book your next stay; we do have some great pet-friendly cottages with fenced yards! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Thank You

  Stayed 3 days in April, 2012

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  a guest from Matthews, NC recommends this vacation rental

  This was an awesome experience for me and my family. Everyone that helped us with the rental was very friendly, loved the follow up call after we checked in. Couldn't have been a better house, location, size, cleanliness, etc. This was our first trip to Tybee and will now be a family tradition. Would like to stay on the beach as an option. If you have any homes that are of the caliber to where we stayed I would be interested in viewing.

  • Manager Responded on 4/10/2012

    Thank you for your wonderful comments! We are so glad you want to make Tybee a recurring family trip; a new tradition! We will contact you about your question on other cottages and we look forward to seeing you again soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island

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• Back River Bungalow

  Stayed 3 days in February, 2012

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  Kristen G from Columbia, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Cute house, and very professional staff! Had an amazing stay!

  • Manager Responded on 2/12/2012

    Hi Kristin! So happy to hear that you had such a good time on Tybee and at the Back River Bungalow! Hope to see you return again very soon! Susan - Mermaid Cottages

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• Great stay in a cozy, bright cottage!

  Stayed 2 days in November, 2011

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  Michelle B from Thomson, Georgia recommends this vacation rental

  We loved Back River Bungalow. The decor was bright and inviting. Great kitchen area and perfect porches. Wish our stay had been longer. We had plenty of space. The bedrooms were great. Only improvement would be if the second bath had a shower instead of just tub. We would recommend this cottage to anyone going to Tybee. It is beautiful and has lots of character. It is several blocks from the beach but the walk was relaxing.

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• Back River Bungalow

  Stayed 35 days in October, 2011

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  Jeanne C from Savannah, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We needed a place to live during the 5 week renovation on our home. Mermaid Cottages to the rescue! The staff were superb in recommending some places on Tybee that met our needs. And Back River Bungalow and Mermaid Cottages exceeded those expectations! Loved being Tybee girl for my 5 weeks and it won't be the last time we stay at a Mermaid Cottage. Whether it's a vacation or a staycation..Mermaid Cottages is the place for you!

  • Manager Responded on 10/18/2011

    We loved having you with us and your family four legged furry friends! When you get ready for your next Tybeefix we are here to help.

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• Relaxing weekend at the beach!

  Stayed 3 days in September, 2011

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  a guest from Alpharetta, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We very much enjoyed our stay and our visit to the island. The management company was very personal and I appreciated the calls. It would have been nice if each bathroom had a shower. We all used one. After coming off the beach you do not want to sit in
  a bathtub! Since we had dogs it would have been nice to have had a small fenced yard. The house was adorable and well stocked. I enjoyed using the porches and the internet usage since we still had to work. It was nice walking to AJ's for dinner. We willdefinitely
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• loved it

  Stayed 2 days in August, 2011

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  Mary B from Greensboro, GA recommends this vacation rental

  the house was beautiful in a location that was near everything. the staff was great and called us to update us on the hurricane irene status a few days before our arrival. loved it and will return

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• Perfect!

  Stayed 4 days in August, 2011

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  Angela M from Serena, IL recommends this vacation rental

  This was the perfect place for our vacation. The property was extremely clean and well appointed. LOVED having the laundry right there and the privacy of a home. We didn't do any cooking, but we certainly could have as the kitchen was well appointed. My
  group ranged from 68 years old to 6 years old and we were all very comfortable in the home.

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• College Girls Weekend

  Stayed 3 days in July, 2011

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  Cindy L from Atmore, AL recommends this vacation rental

  Our group of friends who finished college together gather each year to visit. This is the year we all turn 40 so we wanted a special trip. Back River Bungalow was great! David was so helpful in assisting in arranging a special surprise from NorthBeach Bar & Grill. Everything was wonderful and we enjoyed our stay so much!

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 7 days in June, 2011

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  a guest from Connersville, IN recommends this vacation rental

  There really needs to be a shower in the Jack and Jill bathroom. 4 bedrooms requires two showers, not a hot tub. The neighbors right accross the driveway stayed up every night having parties until appro. 2:30 or 3:00 AM. I consider calling the Police several times. This would keep me from staying there in the future.

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• Top Notch Cottage

  Stayed 5 days in June, 2011

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  a guest from Raleigh, NC recommends this vacation rental

  The location was very convenient to restaurant and the beach. The property manager and concierge were very available and helpful. Overall our cousin family reunion was enjoyable and relaxing because of Mermaid Cottages. Thank you for making our vacation memorable and comfortable!

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• great location on tybee island

  Stayed 5 days in June, 2011

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  a guest from Liberty Township, OH recommends this vacation rental

  We were so happy with our decision to stay in the Back River Bungalow. The only complaint I have was the lack of supplies. There was very little toilet paper, and no extra garbage bags. We would like to have taken out the trash a little sooner, but there weren't any replacement bags for the indoor cans. The house was spotless. The location was great - very quiet, and only a ten-minute walk to the beach.

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• Lucy's first trip to the beach.

  Stayed 2 days in May, 2011

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  Angela M from Carmel, IN recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed Tybee Island and the Back River Bungalow is a great property with tons of charm. My wife and children loved the art and decor and the amenities were exceptional. The cottage created a happy home base for our stay on the island. The entire Mermaid staff were pleasant and courteous and they all really went out of their way to ensure a carefree vacation. The guaranteed reservations for Lady and Sons and Uncle Bubba's are a special added bonus.

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• Our time was too short

  Stayed 3 days in April, 2011

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  Nancy B from Alton, IL recommends this vacation rental

  We had a good time - unfortunately, we were in Georgia for a family wedding and didn't have a lot of time to spend on Tybee. We're really glad we chose to rent the "Back Water Bungalow". We're all in agreement that we want to go back and we'll definitely stay in a vacation rental on Tybee.

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• Great time on Tybee

  Stayed 5 days in April, 2011

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  Jodi M from Byron CENTER, MI recommends this vacation rental

  Overall we had a wonderful time on Tybee Island. It was a very relaxing trip filled with beautiful sunny days, southern hospitality and lots of great local seafood. The location was nice and peaceful yet a very doable walk to the beach even with kids; the decorations/amenities of the Back River Bungalow were very charming. As to the cleanliness, while the interior was clean and well kept, we spent a few hours one afternoon cleaning the outdoor furniture and porches so that it would be usable. Other than that, our stay was great. Thank you

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  Stayed 40 days in March, 2011

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  a guest from Victoriaville, Quebec recommends this vacation rental

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• Fun! Fun! Fun!

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2010

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  Susan Z from Grand Forks, ND recommends this vacation rental

  My mom, two sisters, and I took a girls' holiday on Tybee Island. Back River Bungalow was so very nice. We loved to stay there. We loved being on both Tybee and visiting Savannah. We ate at both Paula Deen restaurants and really enjoyed them. The Mermaids were so great - accommodating, helpful, and fun every time we had any contact with any of them. They went out of their way to give us directions to places we wanted to see. We have let friends and family know what an amazing setting you provide for a fun, fun, fun vacation. We want to come back...

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