Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse

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Welcome to our Enlisted Mens Mess Hall! - Step up into military history!

Part of Tybee's National Historic homes, you'll be greeted by a reminder that you're about to step back into Tybee's history.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Tybee Island, GA

Tybee Island Marine Science Center
‪6 min walk‬
Tybee Island Beach
‪7 min walk‬
North Beach
‪17 min walk‬
Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

#01187O
13A Cedarwood Ave., Tybee Island, GA, 31328

CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
NO BEACH TOWELS OR BEACH GEAR PROVIDED

This historic Ft. Screven structure has been completely restored and renovated.
Layla Palmer of The Lettered Cottage fame has completely redecorated this amazing home and is a recipient of the Tybee Island Historic Society Preservation Award!!! Originally built as one of three Mess Halls for the fort, this home has had a long and colorful history including time as a boarding house. This duplex with Screened Inn on the other side with its own private entrance, Enlisted Men's Mess Hall features tall ceilings with ceiling fans, extra large windows in every room, hardwood floors and wrap around screened porch.

Enjoy your complimentary sample of Mermaid Morning Bliss coffee; a special perk for all Mermaid Cottages guests!
Fenced-in yard with large palms and live oaks. Two blocks from the North Beach, 5 minutes from the Tybee Light House Station and the North Beach Grill restaurant. The Jaycee Park (ball fields, walking path, playground) is located directly behind the home.
Ground level, easy to access, pet-friendly.
Complimentary off-street parking for 2 cars. Parking is parallel to the white picket fence on the grass or you can pull into the right side of the picket fence.
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 #STR2021-00687

Property manager

Mermaid Cottages, Tybee Island, GA

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 in Tybee Island, this cottage is near the beach. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tybee Island Beach and North Beach. Tybee Island Marine Science Center and Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

Tybee Island Light Station and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Tybee Island Marine Science Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Tybee Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
North Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Mid Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Savannah Amtrak Station - 30 min drive
Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Crab Shack - ‬5 min drive
‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬5 min drive
‪Huc-a-Poos - ‬17 min walk
‪North Beach Bar and Grill - ‬5 min walk
‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enlisted Men's Mess Hall c1925. All Pets. North Beach & Lighthouse located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Jaycee Park and Tybee Island Beach. Fort Screven and Battery Garland are just steps away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Irmo, SC

19 April 2025

Tybee Time

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10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

8 January 2025

Wonderful!

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 Enlisted Men's Mess Hall was a cozy space - perfect for the three of us and our dogs. The fenced yard is a wonderful addition. Located near the lighthouse, the beach, the Legion and the Jaycee park it is a wonderful area to walk and bike.The house was clean and beds were comfortable. But the highlight was the incredible service from the Mermaid Cottages staff. They were incredibly helpful and responsive. I would rent through them again for an unforgettable experience in Tybee Island!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

30 May 2019

Great property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - great location, clean, and such a cute house :)

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

20 September 2023

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

Relaxing stay!

We had a great time! Would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

23 August 2022

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

Location location!

Loved this property for the location and great customer service!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose K.

5 July 2023

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

Tybee Perfection

Spotlessly clean, comfortable and full of old Tybee charm. Quiet location near the lighthouse and easy stroll to the beach. Loved this well-appointed and homey spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

27 May 2024

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

Always wonderful

We have stayed at Screened Inn numerous times, and we can't imagine staying anywhere else when we visit Tybee. We also feel that the mermaids are hands down the best property management group that we've ever encountered. We'll be back as soon as possible!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

3 April 2022

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

Close and convenient

The property was close to everything in a convenient location.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

5 March 2024

February 2024 getaway

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

28 July 2019

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

Perfect Spot for a Tybee Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Enlisted Men's Mess Hall! The location was very convenient to the beach and to other things on Tybee Island as well. The cottage was cute and well appointed and the property owners were available as needed. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

24 March 2024

Staying at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

6 May 2024

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

Tybee Island vacation

Stayed here for a few days with my husband, our friends and their dog. The place was perfect for two couples or a couple with a few kids. The fenced in yard was excellent for the dog too! We spent most of our time on the delightful screened in porch watching life go by on the Island. Clean, cute and cleverly decorated. Easy walk to the beach through the secret gate. I would definitely come back and stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

2 June 2022

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

Gorgeous cottage

We absolutely loved our stay at the Mess Hall Cottage. The kitchen was well equipped, the porch was a lovely place to spend our non-beach time and the beach was just a short walk away. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

TRACY P.

20 June 2023

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

Absolutely lovely!

We had a wonderful time at Tybee! The listing was exactly as described. Mermaid cottages checked in with us to ensure we had all we needed. Would absolutely stay again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

10 October 2024

September 24 Stay at Tybee

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 relaxing time at the Enlisted Men's Mess Hall. I'd been wanting to stay there for a while and I was not disappointed. The management staff couldn't have been better. Friendly, helpful and generally added a great element to our trip. We were there a week before Helene came in. Our weather was very nice but we're sorry that the island had to go through a hurricane. We hope that there was not much damage. We're looking forward to another trip to Tybee and Mermaid Cottages.

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10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

18 May 2024

Lovely

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: Our stay was perfect! 2 blocks from the beautiful beach, restaurants,park and attractions. Our rental was clean and comfortable. Also, our dog was welcome in most places we went to. Sad to leave!

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10/10 Excellent

21 December 2023

Enlisted Men's Hall

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

13 April 2023

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

Vitamin Sea is awesome!

My family was in town for a wedding and stayed at Vitamin Sea. This house is awesome with great space for a large family. We very much enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this house and working with Mermaid Cottages!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina V.

4 September 2024

Perfect getaway spot on the island

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: We had the best time staying at the men's mess hall. Our family of four fit perfectly in this cottage, and the walk to the beach was super easy and a fun adventure for our kids. The quiet neighborhood was lovely, and the house was adorable. It wasn't *perfectly* clean, but it was just fine and Mermaid Cottages couldn't have been more friendly, helpful, or professional. We would love to stay here again but will ALWAYS rent with Mermaid Cottages due to their above and beyond customer service. We LOVED this little property!

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

9 July 2022

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

Cute house, excellent communication!!

Perfect for the 4 of us. Pups enjoy the fenced in yard.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

28 September 2022

Tybee Getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

5 October 2022

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

beach getaway

We loved the cottage and the details done toward historic preservation. Mornings and evenings on the screened in porch were so peaceful. The fenced in yard for the dog was great. Convenient access to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

patricia s.

24 February 2024

Pleasant, homey stay

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10/10 Excellent

Kay E.

13 December 2023

Best Tybee Stay Ever!

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 Mess Hall was absolutely perfect! I couldn't have asked for a better rental experience. Please see my review on the website.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

7 August 2019

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

Fabulous! Location!! Location!!! Love Tybee!!!

It was such wonderful stress free stay. This cottage was like a slice of heaven. You could easily walk to a few beaches and we rented a golf cart for true island wheels. We will be back. Thank you Mermaids!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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