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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 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 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

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
Onsite 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 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

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 neighborhood

Map
Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mid Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 31 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wet Willie's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sting Ray's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

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 Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! on Dec 9, 2025 start from $495.0, excluding 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?

Onsite 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!?

Check-out 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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Charming Pura Vida Cottage! Pet Friendly! Great deck! Few blocks to Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 438 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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.

10/10 Excellent

erinn b.

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

Beachy perfection

My family and I loved staying at the cottage. It smelled delicious and was super clean. Everything about it encouraged us to relax. The location was perfect and we were able to easily explore the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Sally Z.

Sweet peace

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: Pure Vida was the perfect spot to get away. This home has everything a person could want; 2 full bathrooms, an outdoor shower, and a large screened in porch. My guests enjoyed the peaceful setting and easy access to the beach as much as I did.This is the fourth year that I have stayed in a Mermaid Cottage, but not my last. Once again, Mermaid Tammy and company took care of every detail before and during my trip, making it feel like home! The consistency in superior customer service sets Mermaid Cottages apart from other rental property businesses.
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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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

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

Great Tybee Trip

Pura Vida was just as advertised and was perfect for our family of four. The location was convenient to the beach, the grocery store and shops and restaurants. We had a great time and only wish we could have stayed another week. The staff at Mermaid Cottages were outstanding.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

marian b.

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

Sweet little stay

This house is just perfect for a couple or two. The front porch is just lovely and everything about the management is excellent. They are very communicative and responsive. We just loved our stay and will be back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S., Longmont, CO (USA)

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

Terrific home!

An absolute terrific home and location! House even better tha the pictures. Host Tammy was wonderful. A very pleasant 10 days on the island. Highly recommend
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Minneapolis

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

Fabulous

We loved the cottage! Def our fav! The screened porch was so perfect for mornings and dinner in the evening! We will be back definitely!!!!❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mckenzie P.

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

Great getaway

Adorable home on a quiet street right next to the main bike path and a close walk to the grocery. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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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

Krista C.

Paradise Found

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: Tybee us fabulous
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10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

Paradise Found

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: Tybee us fabulous

10/10 Excellent

Winston H.

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

Everything about our stay was outstanding.

The property is in a fantastic location. Close to walk to beach, grocery store, shops and restaurants but maintained just enough distance for privacy, peace and quiet. The property was clean, neat and check in was easy. The property manager was always available and a joy to work with. We also have a small dog and the fenced yard was perfect for her. We loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
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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.

Our favorite family vacation 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: Mermaid Cottages always deliver a wonderful vacation stay. Clean, comfy and conveniently located near shops and restaurants