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Breeze Inn

Jun 7, 2011 By Layla

Before we announce the winners of the Summer Rental giveaway, we thought we’d share some photos we took while we were staying at Mary Kay’s personal vacation rental, The Breeze Inn. It’s located on Tybee Island, just off the coast of Georgia, near Savannah.

Our visit took place in the Spring of 2010, and it was an absolutely magical place to call home for a few days.

Through the front door, we were greeted by lots of sweet, striped seating and a big ol’ wall full of books…

(There’s a few of Mary Kay’s colorful creations down there on the bottom shelf!)

To the right, we saw lots of eye candy too…a lovely living room, and a darling dining room in the distance…

Here’s another shot of the living room…

And a closer shot of the dining room…

Attached to the dining room, we found the kitchen…

Pistachio-painted planked walls, a vintage sink and exposed duct work really made the room feel fun…

At the end of the kitchen, we stepped through a door that led out to a screened-in porch…

And back inside a door located to the right of the S-E-A letters, we found a sweet old dresser sitting below a fabulously chippy old sea-themed sign…

Just past that, tucked in the middle of the first floor, we discovered a happy little bathroom…

You can’t really see the whole thing in the photo above, but it had the coolest/easy-to-get-into shower!

Once we finished routin’ around downstairs, we headed upstairs. The first room we went into was the master bedroom…

A pink-painted door led out to a small balcony and steps, for easy access to the driveway below…

We really enjoyed waking up in here while we were there!

And we realllllly enjoyed blogging from here while we were there…

(More of Mary Kay’s colorful covers hang on the wall above the desk!)

Here’s the view looking back the other way from the desk area…

The master bathroom is off to the left and it. Is. Darling!

Back out in the hallway, there’s another bedroom, complete with matching twin beds…

…and sooooper cute pillows…

To the left of that room, there’s another little bathroom…

And to the left of that, another pretty bedroom…

(My Mom painted the wood floors on the second floor of the house I grew up in too! Mine were light blue!)

Pretty cool pad, eh? We really enjoyed our time there last year, and look forward to going back again real soon!

And now, the winners of the Mary Kay Andrews Summer Rental book giveaway are…..

Ronnie Gunn Tucker of Biddy Brain and Nita Stacy of Mod Vintage Life! Congrats ladies! I’ll be in touch soon to get your mailing addresses from you!

PS- For more information about The Breeze Inn, visit Mermaid Cottages!

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Friends, Giveaways, Mary Kay Andrews, Tybee Island Tagged With: Mary Kay Andrews, Mermaid Cottages, Summer Rental, The Breeze Inn, Tybee Island

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  1. La Chapstick Fanatique

    Jun 7, 2011 at 8:41 am

    Congrats to the winners!

    Also, I watched HGTV’d last night. Wow!

    http://lachapstickfanatique.blogspot.com

  2. Tanya @ Sunday Baker

    Jun 7, 2011 at 8:42 am

    Wow, it is so beautiful! Magazine-perfect. What a splendid place to stay. Thanks for sharing it 🙂

  3. teri

    Jun 7, 2011 at 8:43 am

    Ok so many people that I know has been going there lately this is going to be on my bucket list of must places to visit….

    Teri

  4. refresh restyle

    Jun 7, 2011 at 8:44 am

    Congrats to the winners and this is one amazing vacation spot, I would never want to leave!

  5. kelly

    Jun 7, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Thanks for sharing the great photos! Wonderful eye candy. Just for future reference, do you remember how long it took you to walk to the beach from the Breenze Inn?
    Boohoo I didn’t win the book, but congrats to the folks who did. Guess I will just have to go out and buy my own copy of the book now…..
    happy summer!
    kelly

    • Layla

      Jun 7, 2011 at 9:15 am

      Hmmm…probably about five minutes? But by bike it would be closer to two or three! 😀

  6. Diana @ Our Vintage Home Love

    Jun 7, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Beautiful cottage! I am loving all those wonderful cheery bed linens! The entire place just screams relaxation and comfort! LOVE it all! Bet you had a great time there!

  7. Trish @TheOldPostRoad

    Jun 7, 2011 at 8:51 am

    Love the old tin sand pails on the shelf in the bathroom!!!
    -Trish

  8. Alison

    Jun 7, 2011 at 8:51 am

    what a fun and lovely space to relax in…if i had a beach house i would want it to look a lot like this one…thanks for sharing the fun!

  9. The Monogrammed Mrs.

    Jun 7, 2011 at 8:55 am

    They would seriously have to call in law enforcement to make me leave that place! It’s heavenly!!

  10. northern cottage

    Jun 7, 2011 at 8:56 am

    what summery fresh wonderful images – I especially love the kitchen & baths! ahhhh makes me want to go away on vacation NOW!

  11. Liz

    Jun 7, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Soooo lovely. I really ♥ the kitchen. Exposed ducting is fun.

  12. scribbler

    Jun 7, 2011 at 9:10 am

    This is the perfect beach cottage — I wouldn’t change a thing.

  13. Marina @ Yummy Mummy

    Jun 7, 2011 at 9:12 am

    What a darling place to visit! I love the distressed signs (strawberries, beach, etc.)

  14. Gina

    Jun 7, 2011 at 9:14 am

    Those green planks in the kitchen are so fun! And HGTV’d was AWESOME!

  15. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic

    Jun 7, 2011 at 9:14 am

    What a quaint cottage! It is so gorgeously decorated! I love everything about it!

  16. Heather @ DIYduJour

    Jun 7, 2011 at 9:27 am

    I love everything about this home–EVERYTHING! Thank you for sharing!

  17. Susan

    Jun 7, 2011 at 9:43 am

    What a cute, cute place! Feels fresh, fun and fabulous! 🙂 Hoping you are having a great summer Layla and Kevin!

  18. Patti brown

    Jun 7, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Oh I love the Breeze Inn…one of these days I would love to stay there! I also loved reading the book…congrats to the winners, you will love reading M.K.A’s books.

  19. Melanie J

    Jun 7, 2011 at 10:04 am

    What a beautiful place to stay for a few days…..I got swept away just looking at the photos. Making me so excited for my August vacation in SC.

    Congrats to the winners of that awesome book…..when your done maybe you can do a giveaway and it can be “The traveling Book” instead of The Traveling Pants. lol

    MJ
    Lucky 7 Design

  20. Katy Lunsford

    Jun 7, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Wow, that’s my idea of heaven!
    I ordered the book after seeing your blog! I subscribe via email and love it.

  21. Beverly Palmer

    Jun 7, 2011 at 10:24 am

    Love the pistachio plank walls in the kitchen! The whole house has the look and feel that I am aiming for in my house. Cute, cozy, and comfortable!

  22. Rachael

    Jun 7, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Wow!! What a beautiful home to relax in!! I would love to stay there! It looks so cozy and inviting. I was wonering if you knew where they got the ceiling fan thats in the family room area? It is sooooo neat!! I would love to get something like that…

    • Layla

      Jun 7, 2011 at 10:28 am

      Hey Rachael!
      I’ll check with Mary Kay for you!
      🙂

    • mary kay andrews

      Jun 8, 2011 at 4:35 pm

      Hi Rachel–we love that ceiling fan, it really cools the room down. Bought from Masterpiece Lighting in Atlanta, but if you google oscillating ceiling fan, you can probably find it online.

  23. Christina Davis

    Jun 7, 2011 at 10:51 am

    Omgosh, I am sooo bumming!! That place is a dream!! I love love love everything about it!! Totally could move in and stay FOREVER!! I don’t know how I missed this contest. Well the wonderful lucky person that won is gonna totally enjoy that~how could you not!!
    I think it is heaven!!

  24. Ronnie Gunn Tucker

    Jun 7, 2011 at 10:57 am

    Holy Moley! You made my day, sistah! Totally unexpected surprise.
    http://biddybrain.blogspot.com/2011/06/its-been-interesting-lately.html
    Thank you Layla & Kevin!!!!
    XO and XO,
    Ronnie

  25. Bluebirds and Butterflies

    Jun 7, 2011 at 11:03 am

    Love this little cottage!!!!!! That would be a great place to stay for a vacation! Have a wonderful day! xoxo Kim

  26. Emily G.

    Jun 7, 2011 at 11:23 am

    Oh, wow…the Breeze Inn is absolutely fabulous! I think I could live in the master bedroom…love it!

  27. Brooke

    Jun 7, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Congrats to winners! I’m so ready to go to the Breeze Inn and I agree with The Monogrammed Mrs. law-enforcement would have to be contacted to get me to leave too.

    Any chance you know where I can purchase the darling Coast Guard pillow? After working the oil spill last summer I have such a great respect for the Coasties I worked alongside with I’d love to send some of them a pillow.

    Thanks!

    • Marisa

      Jun 8, 2011 at 1:18 pm

      The Land of Nod

  28. Leah

    Jun 7, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    Oh Layla, those pictures are so daydreamy~~~thanks for the mental vacation!!

  29. Janet

    Jun 7, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    Like everyone else, I love it and would love to stay there. Rachel, I have seen a similar fan on lightinguniverse.com. It is called Ming Aire gyro fan. $725.00 and up. Would love to have one also. Congrats to book winners. Thank You Layla and Kevin for sharing your vacation with us!

  30. Kim

    Jun 7, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    And my copy of the NOOK version of Summer Rental is waiting for me to download when I get home. WOO HOO

  31. angela

    Jun 7, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    Forget renting…I’ll just move in for keeps!! It’s so fresh and relaxing.

  32. Fairfield House

    Jun 7, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Layla,

    Mary Kay’s beach bungalow is everything one should be — simple, comfortable and refreshing. I especially like the master bedroom and the bathrooms. So, if Thomas and I end up on Tybee for a week will you and Kevin come out to play with us?

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

  33. Nita {ModVintageLife}

    Jun 7, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Oh…I’m thrilled to have won! I do a monthly book club and have this month’s book all lined up but needed one to showcase in July….perfect! Thanks!

  34. Nita {ModVintageLife}

    Jun 7, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Oh….love the cottage at Tybee. I’ve stayed on Tybee a couple of times and love it there.

  35. Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage

    Jun 7, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Congrats to the winners….I know that you will LOVE the new book…I am just finishing up the Fixer Upper….and can’t wait to get ahold of Summer Rental…..the Breeze Inn looks amazing…..I really want to stay there!!!!!!

  36. carolinaheartstrings

    Jun 7, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    What a perfect place. That is exactly what I would have if I was lucky enough to own one. Perfect in every ounce of decoration and color!

  37. Tammy Loves Dishes

    Jun 7, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    This was a fantastic tour of Mary Kay’s Breeze Inn cottage. It is so adorable and would be a great place to spend some warm weather time.
    Tammy

  38. Wendy

    Jun 7, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Wow, Amazing Layla and Kev. I would have never wanted to return home after staying at this piece of paradise. I would love to know about some of the decor, paint colors, and wood flooring.
    Fab- you- luzzs!

  39. kalanicut

    Jun 7, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    That is one fun house to wander through. Love the old signs & letters, sand dollar bedding, beautiful bathroom, lounging areas. Thank you so much for sharing it!

  40. [email protected]

    Jun 7, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    I love those bedrooms.

  41. Mona Kay at Home

    Jun 7, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    Mary Kay Andrews is my most FAVORITE author! I should have known her home would be beautiful…thanks for sharing the gorgeous pictures!

  42. Ricki Jill Treleaven

    Jun 7, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Congrats to the winners! Nita, you are a lucky duck, and you can add this to your bloggy book club! 😀
    I should be getting my copy any minute now….it is on my summer reading list!

    ~Ricki Jill

  43. sarita

    Jun 7, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    congrats to the winners – and i now know what i can do with the covers from Mary Kay’s books that i have – frame them – and i can see putting them in my dining room!! thank all of you for sharing pics of The Breeze Inn!

  44. Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea

    Jun 7, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    Congratulations to the book winners – lucky ladies! Thank you for this lovely photo tour of The Breeze Inn. There are so many delightful details!! Hope you guys are having a good week.

  45. [email protected]

    Jun 8, 2011 at 7:50 am

    looks lovely!

    kelly

  46. Kerry Rossow

    Jun 8, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    OOOOOH! AAAAAH! Love it!
    I am so loving the schoolhouse light fixtures in the kitchen!

  47. Jen

    Jun 10, 2011 at 8:29 am

    Absolutely lovely cottage. So light and airy….perfectly flows from room to room!! I’m especially drawn to the “vintage” signage…gets me everytime. 🙂

  48. Kim in MD

    Jun 11, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    What a beautiful, cozy cottage! I can only imagine how lovely it was to stay there! 🙂

  49. Laura

    Jun 17, 2011 at 7:01 am

    Add me to the list of those who fell in love with this cottage! I was wondering who makes the fabric that is on the curtains and bedskirt in the master bedroom, or were these ready made curtains? I’d love to see if that would work in our family room. Just loved the impact it has in there, and it caught my eye immediately. Thanks for sharing your vacation with us!

  50. Michelle B.

    Jun 22, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    (1) I love Mary Kay Andrews and her books, I eat them up just like you described on the Summer Rental post! (2) I really enjoyed seeing your pictures of her vacation rental. She was featured in BH&G last summer… and I think it was this house?? (I could be wrong). But I remember the pictures of her home for the magazine and while they look very similar to your photos, I love to see her home decorated “as is” and not gussied up for the magazine. Thanks for this post!! 🙂

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