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Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head

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Rear Exterior of Mermaid's Lair
Front Exterior of Mermaid's Lair
Hot Tub
Top-Level Great Room with Deck Access
Top-Level Great Room with Deck Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Nags Head, NC
    Outer Banks Fishing Pier
    3 min drive
    Jennette's Pier
    6 min drive
    Outlets Nags Head
    7 min drive
    Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    17 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Mid-Level Bedroom with Duo Bunk

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Mid-Level King Bedroom with Private Bathroom

1 King Bed

Mid-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mid-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mid-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Top-Level King Bedroom with Private Bathroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Mid-Level Private Bathroom in King Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid-Level Shared Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid-Level Shared Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top-Level Private Bathroom in King Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head

Mermaid's Lair is a great value for families that love the beach! Private pool has lots of room for the kids to play around the pool while adults soak up the sun. Best features are the view, decks and that great dune top deck. . .it's huge! Imagine sitting there with your morning coffee watching the sun rise. . .or relaxing with a drink watching the kids surf! What? You are going inside? The LCD TV in the Great Room is perfect for movies and all bedrooms have LCD TVs too for private quiet moments for you, or so the kids can play their games while you catch up on your reading. There is more than enough room for all to eat meals together and the top level has plenty of space for the whole crowd to mingle and enjoy just being together. The screened porch is calling you for board games or cards. . .this property is the one to bond, get plenty of fresh ocean air and enjoy all the beach has to offer.

Mermaid's Lair is a fisherman's paradise! Just a couple minutes from Oregon Inlet, or drive a few more to get to Pirate's Cove Marina. While you are at the property you are closer to the wide-open spaces of the National Seashore BUT just minutes from restaurants, shopping, groceries, historic sites and more.

Top-Level: Great Room with TV, DVD, Ocean View, Deck Access, Kitchen with Bar seats 2, Dining Table seats 12, Game Table seats 4, Access to Screened Porch, Half Bathroom, King Master Bedroom with TV, Whirlpool Tub, and Deck Access.

Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with TV and Deck Access; Queen Bedroom with TV and Deck Access, shares Jack and Jill Bathroom Queen Bedroom with TV and Deck Access; Bedroom with Duo Bunk has TV, shares Jack and Jill Bathroom with Queen Bedroom with TV; Hall Laundry with Washer/Dryer.

Ground-Level: Covered parking and Entrance.

Extras: Private Pool (32 x 11), Hot Tub, Wireless Internet Access, Gas Fireplace, Screened Porch, Gas Grill, Basketball Goal, Dune Top Deck, No Smoking, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Parking: 5 Cars, Milepost 19.5.

Additional amenity details:
Private Pools are open from May 3, 2024 until October 13, 2024 and May 2, 2025 until October 12, 2025. Pool heat is not an option for this property. Hot tubs are available year-round. Gas fireplaces are shut down from May 15 until September 15.

All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.

Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental is equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.

Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.

The use of the property is restricted to use by You and Your family, unless it is agreed upon, in writing, to occupancy by a non-family group. A “family” means parents, grandparents, children, and extended family members vacationing at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.

Property manager

Outer Banks Blue Realty Services
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nags Head

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Jennette's Pier - 6 min drive
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 7 min drive
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 13 min drive
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Jennette's Pier. Whalebone Junction is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Suited our group of women who’ve been friends for nearly 40 years. The location was not too far from grocery and fun shops. Great sidewalks for walking. Bedrooms could use new carpet, and a furniture refresh. There was a problem with ants, but the maintenance crew was very quick to supply ant traps. Unfortunately the wind was too strong to actually enjoy the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach vacation
Love Mermaids Lair! Fully equipped. Private. Overlooks the dunes with unobstructed views of sunrise and ocean waves. Stairs and walking ramps put you right down to the beautiful beach. Perfect property for family fun. The surrounding area is upscale, safe and close to all stores and restaurants yet private.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joslyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at OBX
It was a great vacation to OBX and the house was exactly what we wanted, needed and viewed online.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Fantastic place right on beach. My only minor complaint is that you have to purchase a lot of things you’d normally think would be included - dishwasher soap, garbage bags, toilet paper, etc. But we loved the location and the house was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Mermaids Lair
The house was perfect for our family of 13, very comfortable and great location. the pool and hot tub were great, everything worked well. No problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need, nothing you don't
We went to the beach for the beach, first and foremost, and that's what we got! The house was exactly as described and shown in pics, nothing extra special but everything that you need. I had no disappointments about it at all and would recommend it, even stay at it again myself!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mermaids Lair was amazing!
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was a great size and a great location. The beach was so close and so pretty. We had a wonderful week making memories!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wedding weekend
Our daughter was married in Manteo. We housed the family for the weekend. Cottage was perfect for what we needed. very comfortable and plenty of room for everybody. loved being right on the beach. The only downfall was for the older folks. This cottage has a lot of steps. really great views of sunrise and sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Easter get together
We really enjoyed the Mermaid’s Lair. View of the ocean was great, liked the hot tub and all of the puzzles.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything as we'd hope for
great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Joseph S., Fuquay Varina, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for everything but the incidentals
This is great property, 4.5 starts, except for 1 thing. The realtor/management company cheaps-out on incidentals, things like 1 bath set per person, 1 cheap toilet paper per, really cheap paper towels. For the nearly $1000/n in high season this is just unacceptable. The last thing you want to do after arriving on the beach is be worried about going to the store for clothes detergent to wash the 1 towels and wash cloth you're allocated.... doesn't matter they tell you ahead of time, it simply should not be assumed this is OK. When I'm paying more per night than a 5-star hotel, I expect 5-star hotel considerations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
April Vaca
Loved the property, it was in a great location. House was clean and very roomy. Right on the beach and close to restaurants. The only thing that needs a bit of updating is the coffee machine and the outdoor grill. Otherwise, I'd give it 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
We loved Mermaids Lair !! Beautiful house with lots of amenities!!! Love the location!! Overall great spring break trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 Family Get Away
This house was a great size for our 2 families to get away together. Having 2 master suites is a great feature. The kitchen is well stocked and the large table ensures you can have meals together. It worked well to have a gaming table and a table to eat at. We also really enjoyed the hot tub since it was a little chilly. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Brad N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great winter getaway
The house was everything as advertised. Bedrooms were comfortable, kitchen was very well supplied, beach was easily accessible. We loved the roof deck where we watched sunrises and sunsets with our sons and grandchildren. Outer banks blue was very responsive to a couple of requests. We would definitely stay here again at Mermaids Lair.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merfect Hideaway
Mermaid's Lair was a perfect get away. As advertised. Clean, neat, and well maintained. This is a great location. Closer to the beach than the photos. Kitchen updated and well appointed for a family that likes to cook. all things in working condition with 2 small exceptions - the Master Bedroom fan wobbles and some of the decking boards need replacement. A lovely hideout and would recommend to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit!
We had a great vacation!! The Air conditioner stopped one evening - and the emergency crew went above and beyond to get us window air units within an hour and a half. Very fast response and much appreciated. The next day the house air conditioner was fixed. We would stay there again if we go back to Nags Head in future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jake B., Medina, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location and price
House is on a quiet section of beach but a little dated. Had issues with top floor AC units. It was eventually fixed but took a few days.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Todd G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Wish the hot tub worked.
Nice house, but check hot tub..did not work could not get it fixed while we were there...there were small things that should have been taken care of before our stay..moldy shower curtains, sand covering beach accessway, garbage around property could have been cleaned up...overall house is decent but it was disappointing when these little things are easy to fix for the amount of money to rent property...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Outer Banks Blue Realty Services

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Outer Banks Blue is a family-owned and operated rental management company that maintains 250+ properties from Nags Head to Corolla. Our team of experienced professionals has been providing competent and personalized service to our guests since 2005.

Please note: All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent. Kitchens are fully equipped with dishes, glasses, cookware and utensils, but be advised no spices, coffee, or coffee filters are included with the rental. Additional conveniences, cleaning items, and kitchen goods are not guaranteed.

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