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Host

8.8

Excellent

7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16158 sq m

Popular amenities

Gym

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Myrtle Beach, SC

Ocean Lakes Beach1 min walk
Myrtle Beach State Park6 min drive
Surfside Beach9 min drive
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Come enjoy the Salty Mermaid! Ocean Lakes Family Campground 7 Bedroom 3 bath stilted beach house one minute walk from the beach.
4 King Beds
2 Queen Beds
1 twin over Full Bunk
3 Full Baths with Tub/Shower Combo
Outdoor Shower
WIFI is free of charge
New Washer/Dryer Main level
Granite Countertops throughout
This house has been remodeled and updated with new paint and decor.
Fully equipped Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances
Under-house TV sitting area along with a gas grill.
Must be 25 to rent the property
Ocean lakes parking fee of $12/day is not included.
$250 CLEANING FEE INCLUDED IN BOOKING
$250 LINENS FEE REQUIRED
$59 REFUNDABLE INSURANCE DEPOSIT REQUIRED

NOTE: We appreciate your reviews for 2023; listened to your feedback
and have changed both cleaning services and maintenance services going forward from September 2023 for a better and more enjoyable experience for our renters.

Property manager

Kevin Wetherington

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets 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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Surfside Beach

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. The Market Common and Broadway at the Beach are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Ripley's Aquarium and Myrtle Waves. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

View more Holiday homes in Surfside Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC

What's nearby

Ocean Lakes Beach - 1 min walk
Myrtle Beach State Park - 6 min drive
Surfside Beach - 9 min drive
Pirateland Beach - 14 min drive
Garden City Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
‪Meyer's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
‪Omega Pancake House - ‬4 min drive
‪The Quarterdeck Oceanfront Beach Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
‪Dagwood's Deli & Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to the Salty Mermaid have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Welcome to the Salty Mermaid pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Salty Mermaid?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Salty Mermaid?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Salty Mermaid located?

This family-friendly Surfside Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Lakes Beach and Magnolia Lake. Lakewood Beach and Hudson's Surfside Flea market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA N.

30 June 2024

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

Nall clan

We had 16 people in one house for a week. We had no problems with the housing and it was close enough you could walk to beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

26 June 2024

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

Great Stay!

We had all of our kids and grandkids from across the states. Excellent property, lots of room. Really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steph m.

7 Apr 2024

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

Spring Break

This was a nice location and large enough for multiple parts of our family to meet and get together.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

31 Mar 2024

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

Spring trip

Brought our HS baseball team to stay for three nights. All was good.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adria R.

27 Nov 2023

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

Giving Thanks

We celebrated my mom beating breast cancer over Thanksgiving. The house was terrific, clean and everything we needed to prepare meals. Thanks, Kevin, for everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

29 Oct 2023

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay. The house had more than enough room to accommodate our group (4 adults, 2 babies, 3 toddlers, 2 kids, and 3 teenagers). Everything was as described and pictured. Love the fact the the pots and pans were large to accommodate large groups that was a nice surprise! Over all 10/10 would stay again! The host was very accommodating to letting us check in really early and very responsive to messages. We had 0 issues that have been previously mentioned in other reviews.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

23 Oct 2023

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

Family trip

The house was big enough for a family trip

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

15 Oct 2023

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

Gilliam’s

Had a wonderful time! The only issue was parking. We had our truck in overflow and it got a bad scratch. Busy weekend to celebrate Halloween. We parked three cars at house. We had golf carts to get around. Our Host was wonderful!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jamie K.

10 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fun at OL in October

Loved the location and the amount of bedrooms at the property. The cleanliness was not up to par- found underwear and glasses in one bedroom and a pair of pants in another as well as the floor having dust bunnies and causing your feet to be black as soon as you walked on it. Would be MUCH better if the property was clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Greenwood

16 Sept 2023

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

Great vacation

We loved this house! It is updated and the perfect size for a big family. The beds were comfortable and the house was very clean. Owner was responsive as well. House is within walking distance to the beach. We will definitely rent this house again. Very pleased with this stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey L.

9 Aug 2023

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

Nice home

Over all this home is nice. The streets are very tight to pass and to park for larger vehicles. The campground is wonderful. Kevin was very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi D.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

July vacation

House had enough bedrooms for the 11 of us. Close to beach- short walk. Would have liked a table and chairs on deck or underneath the house for playing cards and games. Kevin was quick to answer me and resolve any issues.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Haley E.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall Decent Stay

The pictures of the property are very accurate, small bedrooms and living room area. Nice kitchen. The house needs a deep cleaning and some maintenance. Our feet stayed black the entire trip due to the floors, the mattress pads had dirt or something on them, and we saw several cockroaches on the property during our stay. The maintenance problems included the following: the upstairs left bathroom vent leaks, the light switch in the upstairs right bathroom was very difficult to turn on, the front glass door slams (has no catch to it), the top deck has several loose boards, and the bottom deck railing was very loose. The steps seem dry rotted, one broke off during our stay (which we let the owner know about). The outdoor seating area was very nice, included a TV. Overall, our stay was nice. Very quick walk to the ocean, and Ocean Lakes is a nice family friendly campground. The young children had a good time at the campgrounds little water park. Owner did allow us to check in early due to the house being cleaned already, and responded to all emails in a timely manner.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

26 July 2023

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

Had a great time

Plenty of space for our family. Comfortable. Would stay again .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

KIM W.

22 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Resort stay

House was ok. Really needed a better cleaning . Owner took several days to respond

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sara H.

25 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unsatisfied

The house is spacious & had plenty of room. Close proximity to the beach. Decorated nicely, but desperately needs a deep cleaning & some maintenance. I made the owner aware of following concerns. He replied quickly that he’d reach out to his cleaning company, but I did not hear anything else from him. Maintenance concerns: The railing gives & is dangerous. I do not allow my kids on deck by themselves. It’s unfortunate to be on vacation & not enjoy the outdoor space. Vent in upstairs bathroom is dripping, hopefully just condensation (maybe air unit coils need maintenanced/cleaned) Glass door slams shut, does not catch to close more slowly. Handle slips off glass door easily. Upstairs shower on right wouldn’t drain so we couldn’t use that shower. Some of us showered in outdoor cause it’s tough only having 2 usable showers. Trundle bed does not pull out, so house sleeps 15. Cleanliness issues: Floors are filthy, after being here for 30-45min, the bottom of kids feet are black. Underneath the Trundle is full of sand & mattress appears stained/dirty. Mattress pads on beds had lose debris, crumbs or something on them. Bedside tables needed to be wiped down. (From what I gather you must manage the property from afar, & you’re paying for a cleaning service & charging guests for assumed services & the company is not providing that service) There was no broom or mop in the house, so we bought our own. There was however a vacuum & leaf blower.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H., Johnson City,, TN

13 June 2023

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

Great getaway!

Super clean and just as pictured. Perfect layout for multiple families vacationing together. Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHELBY A.

6 June 2023

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

Nice place

Love Ocean Lakes Family Campground

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert B.

6 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Do Not Recommend

The home has cockroaches! On Day 2, I texted the owner info. with pictures of the roaches and did not receive a response; therefore he must have already known. The pictures displayed of the house reflects nice decks; however they are very small and the banisters were not secured tightly. I was scared to let me small children on the decks. I will never rent from this owner again!!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris N.

10 May 2023

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

The Salty Mermaid

Great place for family. Was exactly as described. Comfortable home. Central to everything -super close to the beach. Perfect for all ages. Will definitely rent again

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca T., United States

19 Apr 2023

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

Very enjoyable vacation

Was nice and quite, relaxing place to stay inside the park. With a nice short walk to the ocean for morning sunrises and beach fun. Just what we were looking for.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Y.

26 Mar 2023

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

Enjoyed weekend get away.

Stayed the weekend for a dance competition. House was clean and in great shape. Enjoyed the stay. Very very tight parking under the house but made it work. King beds were very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

20 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

This property was exactly as listed. Great communication with property manager. Sent me online checking information that went without a hitch, even got to check in early. Got my parking passes online which streamlined the process. The only compliant I had at all was two bedrooms had dirty bedcovers and comforters but we had brought our own anyway do we just did not use. And the baseboards could have used a good wipe down. Otherwise this property was awesome!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tammy J.

28 Nov 2022

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving Trip

Wonderful thanksgiving family trip; 14 of us and this was the perfect accommodations! Living and dining areas were big enough and we were walking distance from the beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022