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

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Imagine spending your vacation at Mermaid's Lair, where a private pool and dune top deck offer endless opportunities for fun in the sun. From surfing to beach relaxation, this property has it all - including an LCD TV in the Great Room for movie nights and a screened porch perfect for board games or cards.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Guests of this beach holiday home will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Access to hot tub or Gas grills. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with in-room jetted baths. Televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Mermaid's Lair Oceanfront Private Pool Hot Tub
168562

About the area

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. Visit our Nags Head travel guide
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • An awesome place to take sunrise pictures!
    beach
    4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Jennette\'s Pier which includes general coastal views
    Jennette's Pier
    5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center which includes signage, a bay or harbour and fishing
    Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
    7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse
    Bodie Island Lighthouse
    8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier
    2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • KFC
    6 min drive
  • Miller's Waterfront Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Fish Heads Bar & Grill
    3 min drive
  • Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
    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.

How much is parking at Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Whalebone Junction. Jennette's Pier is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Spacious Home on the Beach

We had a group of 8 adults and we really enjoyed our stay in this very clean and spacious home right on the beach. There is a huge deck along the back of the home, a screened in porch with a picnic table on the side, a small deck on roof where you can see the ocean and the sound, and a deck amongst the dunes perfect for watching a sunrise. The kitchen was well appointed with dishes but there were no seasonings, not even salt and pepper so be prepared if you plan on cooking. There were three single use packets of automatic dishwashing detergent but no detergent for handwashing pots and pans.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was fantastic. House is pretty dated, but the listing shows that. Overall we had a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful, big, roomy, clean, each bedroom has access to a deck, the house sits on the beach so easy access! The kitchen is terrifically stocked with anything you may need.Great sunset views on the very top deck. All of us (a girls weekend) would come back to this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

Emily C.

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

The Prefect Beach Stay

We had the beach as our backyard and it couldn’t have been any better. We loved our stay at the Mermaid’s Lair and hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Royal M.

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

Spring Break Stay 2025

The home is very nice, clean, and organized. Love the private access to the beach. We were not able to enjoy the pool (due to the season), but the hot tub was very nice and relaxing. We would definitely stay in this home again. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024