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Mess Hall. All Pets. North Beach. Screen porch

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A covered porch with wooden flooring, white walls, and a ceiling fan. There are two rocking chairs with floral upholstery.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a door with a woven basket hanging on it.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a small island. There is a sink, a refrigerator, and various kitchen utensils.
A cozy living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a countertop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tybee Island Beach
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Light Station and Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Marine Science Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪57 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

Mess Hall. All Pets. North Beach. Screen porch

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

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

This historic Fort Screven structure has been fully restored and thoughtfully renovated. Redesigned by Layla Palmer of The Lettered Cottage, a recipient of the Tybee Island Historic Society Preservation Award, this remarkable home blends timeless character with fresh coastal style. Originally built as one of three Mess Halls for the fort, it has lived many lives—including a memorable chapter as a boarding house.
This beautiful home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open living, dining, and kitchen areas, and a large screened in porch. Enlisted Men's Mess Hall also features tall ceilings with ceiling fans, extra large windows in every room, hardwood floors and did we mention wrap around screened porch.
Located in the historic north end of Tybee, where the beach is close by and the streets are very walkable, this is part of a duplex with Screened Inn on the other side with its own private entrance. These 2 duplexes can be rented individually or together.
The outdoors area of this property features a fenced-in yard with beautiful landscaping, including large palms and live oaks.
Two blocks from the North Beach, 5 minutes from the Tybee Light House Station and the North Beach Bar and 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.
Enjoy your complimentary sample of Mermaid Morning Bliss coffee; a special perk for all Mermaid Cottages guests!
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.



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 #STR2025-0748

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 412059vb
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 near the beach, this cottage is in North Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tybee Island Beach and Coligny Beach. Tybee Arts Center and Tybee Island Marine Science Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Screven - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tybee Island Light Station and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tybee Island Marine Science Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 30 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sundae Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mess Hall. All Pets. North Beach. Screen porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mess Hall. All Pets. North Beach. Screen porch?

As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mess Hall. All Pets. North Beach. Screen porch on 16 Aug 2026 start from AU$836, 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 Mess Hall. All Pets. North Beach. Screen porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mess Hall. All Pets. North Beach. Screen porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mess Hall. All Pets. North Beach. Screen porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mess Hall. All Pets. North Beach. Screen porch located?

Located in North Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Jaycee Park and Tybee Island Beach. Tybee Arts Center and Fort Screven are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 456 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to beach, comfy and cozy. Lots of room especially if you have pets. I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice place to stay with large screened porch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautifully maintained. It’s such a cozy place for family and pets.The host is incredibly warm, kind and very helpful with any of my questions. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2026
thank you for staying with us! The Mermaids
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A D.

Lovely time at Mess Hall

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: Loved being on the Northside of the island. A 5 min walk to north beach and the lighthouse. The cottage was clean and quiet. Coffee on the porch, walks around the park. A great place to stay! The Mermaids left a lovely welcome note and helped us with a special family celebration
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage that feels like home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

Our perfect getaway

Rating Details: 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: As is always the case, The Enlisted Mens Mess Hall didn't disappoint. Again. This was our 8th stay at the Mess Hall and The Mermaids made it perfect. We love the porch and rockers and always spend so much time out there solving the world's problems! The walk to the beach is enjoyable through the little "jasmine tunnel". Thank you, Mermaids for providing us with the perfect place for a perfect 5 days on Tybee. :)
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
thank you so much for staying with us again!!! the mermaids
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Ooletwah, TN

Guest stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Very good
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and customer service!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony O.

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

Quiet and comfortable

This quirky and charming home was the perfect beach getaway for us. A short walk to the beach, lighthouse and science center was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Great property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - great location, clean, and such a cute house :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Aww! Thank you kindly! We hope you'll come and see us again soon! ~Jennifer & the Mermaids
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was so cute with amazing history. The hosts could not have been more accommodating. They even turned the porch lights on for us when they learned we would arrive after dark! Highly recommend Mermaid Cottages and this house. We walked everywhere and others staying in the neighborhood were all friendly and respectful. The fenced in yard was perfect for our dogs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Thank you Natalie! We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay an Enlisted Men's Mess Hall. Looking forward to seeing you all again at one of our Mermaid Cottages. love, the Mermaids!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Lovely Historic Cottage

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 stay in the Enlisted Men’s Mess Hall came at a wonderful time to be away from my frozen home in TN. As a retired history teacher I enjoyed staying in a home so rich with history. It was fun to imagine the many soldiers who were fed within its walls when Ft. Screven was an active Army post. The interior of the home has been beautifully refurbished with a gorgeous screened in porch wrapping around the outside. I love to stay on the north end of Tybee. This cottage was an easy walk to the park, the beach, and the Tybee Light. I have already reserved a time to return next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Thank you as always for staying with us! The mermaids
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Relaxing stay!

We had a great time! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you Amanda! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall! Hopefully you are already planning your next visit to Tybee and Mermaid Cottages. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Love, the Mermaids!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose K.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you Stephen! We are so glad you had a 5 star experience! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Enlisted Men's Mess Hall. Love, the Mermaids!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spring vacation

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: great experience
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
THANK YOU for taking the time to write a review, and such a raving one at that! We sure hope to see you next time your travels bring you to Tybee! *The Mermaids
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you Rachel! We are thrilled you loved your stay at Mess Hall! It is a perfect cottage! Please let us know at Mermaid Cottages when we can help you plan your next visit! Love, the Mermaids
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Crawford, Georgia

A Lovely Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: My family and I stayed at this lovely duplex for four nights, and really enjoyed the house! It was surprisingly spacious and very comfortable, with our favorite part being the covered porch! We have often stayed at different Mermaid Cottages during our Tybee Island stays and have always had a wonderful experience with our stays as well as their customer services! We can’t wait to visit again!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2025
thank you for staying with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Crawford, Georgia

A Lovely Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: My family and I stayed at this lovely duplex for four nights, and really enjoyed the house! It was surprisingly spacious and very comfortable, with our favorite part being the covered porch! We have often stayed at different Mermaid Cottages during our Tybee Island stays and have always had a wonderful experience with our stays as well as their customer services! We can’t wait to visit again!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
thank you for staying with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Great little cottage!

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: Rental was clean, had everything we needed. Staff interaction spot on!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TRACY P.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Irmo, SC

Tybee Time

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 stayed at this property many times, and have never been disappointed. The Mermaid Cottages Staff are exceptional.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thank you for staying with us!

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