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Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!

Cottage with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Tybee Island Beach

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Escape to Pura Vida Cottage, a bright and beachy retreat on Tybee Island. Enjoy the screened porch, outdoor deck under a 200-year-old Live Oak tree, or unwind with an outdoor shower after a day at the nearby 12th Street beach. With complimentary WiFi and sample of Mermaid Morning Bliss coffee, this pet-friendly cottage offers comfort and convenience for families or small groups.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €735
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!

#01187K
1211 2nd Ave., Tybee Island, GA, 31328

NO BEACH TOWELS OR BEACH GEAR PROVIDED

CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT

Pura Vida Cottage is all new with a complete renovation and refresh of decor in summer 2025! Our Owners have completely renovated and you will love the bright, clean and beachy vibe! New luxury plank vinyl flooring in kitchen, living room and bedrooms and new porcelain tile in bathrooms.
Ground level cottage ideal for families with children or seniors who don't like stairs!
Pet-friendly with fenced-in yard - multiple pets welcome! Large screened porch as well as outdoor deck under a 200 year old Live Oak tree! Outdoor shower for washing off the beach!
New Amazon Fire 50" 4K Smart TV in living room.
Beautiful bright cottage kitchen with new open shelving, beautiful tile backsplash, new quartz countertop as well as cabinet and lighting updates. Owners also installed a water filtration system! They are living the true Pura Vida (pure life) with a water purification system! Reduces a wide variety of organic and inorganic contaminants that may effect the quality of your water supply.
Enjoy your complimentary sample of Mermaid Morning Bliss coffee; a special perk for all Mermaid Cottages guests!
2 cozy bedrooms and 2 bathrooms make this a perfect cottage for a small family or group ~one bedroom has a queen bed and the other has 2 twin beds.
3 short blocks from the 12th Street beach, short walk to shops and restaurants. 2nd Avenue is the main bike street on Tybee and perfect for family bike rides.
We are proud to offer an educators discount! Let us know at time of booking if you are a teacher. We also offer discounts for military (active & retired), AAA and AARP members.
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 #STR2025-0744

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Charming Sea Largo Pet Friendly Great Deck Short Blocks Beach
Charming Sea Largo Pet Friendly Great Deck Short Blocks Beach
1181-28984

About the area

Located near the beach, this cottage is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tybee Island Beach and Coligny Beach. Tybee Island Marine Science Center and Island Miniature Golf and Games are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. Visit our Tybee Island travel guide
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach
    Tybee Island Beach
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • TybeeIsland_MidBeach_553248621532654878_02
    Mid Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • TybeeIsland_TybeeIslandFishingPierandPavilion_6262629_02
    Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ocean pier jetty at spectacular sunset. People walking on beach. Peaceful scene, calming waves, pastel cloudy sky, coast. Soft light
    South Beach
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • G66TPW Rock jetty on North Beach of Tybee Island, Georgia.
    North Beach
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station
    31 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    97 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Crab Shack
    7 min drive
  • Fannies On The Beach
    12 min walk
  • Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Wet Willie's
    9 min walk
  • Sugar Shack
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! on 1 Mar 2026 start from €734.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! located?

Located in South Beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Tybee Island Beach, Mid Beach and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion. South Beach and Back River Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 439 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Great spot

First time on the island, the house is exactly as described. It’s a cozy cottage two bedrooms, nice living room room nice screened in front porch and a fenced in yard for your dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Labor Day Weekend

Cutest cottage on 2nd . Walking distance to all activities at the pier. Dogs loved the property too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Relaxation at its finest!

Clean!! Relaxing!! Well Stocked!! Wonderful porch!! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Great vacation 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: Pura Vida is a great home base for experiencing Tybee and Savannah. It is so welcoming. The location is excellent. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch and our dog loved the yard.
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10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Pura Vida exceeded our expectations

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: Wonderful experience. Our cottage was spotless, comfortable and lovely. High recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Pura Vida is Pura Joy

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: My husband and I had yet another great experience renting a Mermaid Cottage. It is always so easy dealing with Tammy and the other Mermaids. This was our first stay in Pura Vida and we could not have been happier. Close enough to walk to the beach, and on a quiet street which allows for enjoyment on the comfortable screened in porch. We enjoyed the lovely decor and our dogs enjoyed the fenced in yard. I would never hesitate to recommend this cottage to future visitors.
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10/10 Excellent

Return Renter

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: I have always been pleased with our stay at Pura Vida Cottage. It is a great location walking to the beach and the store.
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

A vacation favorite for many years

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 been coming to Tybee every fall for the past 14 years. This cottage feels like our second home. The mermaids make sure everything is beautiful for our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Great Rental

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 the Pura Vida cottage, with its screened in porch, and great location near the beach. The description was accurate, and the place was clean and well maintained. It's also easy walking distance to downtown and to the river.
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

You'll LOVE it

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: Park your car, rent a bike and experience Tybee. One of our fave cottages of the last 10 years of Tybee renting. Nothing like coffee on the porch watching the early morning world start their day along the bike path.
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10/10 Excellent

cindy k.

Cutest Cottage on the Island

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: What a wonderful way to bring in the New Year by staying at Pura Vida Cottage. This cottage is amazing and will definitely exceed your expectations. It’s clean, stocked with everything you need and within a short walking distance to the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Great little vacation 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 sweet house was perfect for our small family (including the dog)! It was clean and well stocked and a great location! Easy to walk to beach as well as restaurants and coffee! Unfortunately we had some very loud parties next door, so the night time was super relaxing but the morning on the porch was great! But that happens and it was no fault of mermaid Cottages! My only suggestion is to put things like shampoo and conditioner and soap in the shower. Maybe the containers that attach to the wall so none walks off with it ☺️ otherwise, excellent!
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10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

Pura Vida a real gem!

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’ve had another great stay at Pura Vida! Centrally located to everything on Tybee Island, this exceptional property has exceeded our expectations. Very clean and tastefully appointed, we truly enjoy all Pura Vida has to offer. We also truly appreciate the Mermaid Team and all the support they provide in assuring our stay is satisfactory. We plan to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Lillian A.

Wonderful time here !

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 clean and beautiful. We loved sitting under the giant oak tree on the deck. We also enjoyed sitting on the front porch watching the cyclists go by. Walking distance to the beach, and entertainment. Fenced in yard for our dog . I can’t say enough great things about this place . We were able to create the most memorable times here . Absolutely lovely in every way .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

Perfect location

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: When we opened the door to Pura Vida we were so impressed with "our house"! It was so clean, several new appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher) and just the overall feeling that this house has been well cared for between our visits from 2023 to 2024.The location in mid-island is perfect for us, just a two block walk to 12th or 13th street piers, a block away from the IGA and a nice stroll to all the happenings on the Strand. Tami is a top notch management rep, always available by phone with help or advice to all things Tybee. The snow flies today and it is cold in Ohio...can't wait to get back to Pura Vida!
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10/10 Excellent

James Z.

Fantastic little cottage which is like a 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: This year (2024) was our second time staying at Pura Vida. The first time we stayed was in 2022. Both times we had an exceptional experience with both the cottage itself - very clean, great appliances, comfy bed, beautiful screened in front porch - and Mermaid Cottages staff. Communication was excellent from the moment we reserved the unit, during our stay to make sure everything was to our satisfaction, and even after we checked out. We are looking forward to renting Pura Vida again next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Maxine V.

This place is everything!!!!

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: My family already misses this place and we’re still on the road back home haha! The mermaids were fantastic & sooo helpful before and during our stay. The house was perfect, immaculate & spacious! We loved sitting on the patio and playing board games! Tybee is the cutest/kindest place we’ve ever been and this house was just the cherry on top!
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10/10 Excellent

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: Pura Vida Cottage I always rent every year. It is very clean and pet friendly. The location is walking distance from stores, restaurants, and the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Tylar Z.

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

Great vacation

We had an amazing time on our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Wonderful house and great customer support

We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Lovely place to stay!

Pura Vida is a great Cottage to stay in! Very cozy, clean, great location, and the property manager stayed in very close contact! We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Very nice

We really enjoyed staying at this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Tybee time

Great property and a wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chip P.

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

Beach 2023

Great property to stay at and very close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P., Ellijay, Ga

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

Have to come again

Had a great time. So good in fact we book another trip next year. We have stayed at several places and this has been the that stands out.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021