DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!! - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf
7 min walk
Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
2 min drive
Wright Brothers National Memorial
4 min drive
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
26 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Microwave

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!!

Spend time at the cutest beach box in the Outer Banks!

If you’re looking for a PARTIAL stay, please contact me directly. I will be happy to try and work something out for you! If you were looking for a monthly rental in the off-season, please reach out for discounted monthly rates.

Located at Mike Post 7, this oceanside beach box cottage named ‘The Mermaid Shanty’ is located just 2 blocks from the best lifeguarded beach on the central Outer Banks of North Carolina. The first thing that will catch your eye is the inviting screened in front porch, just waiting for you to sit and watch the sun come up & sip coffee or enjoy an afternoon cocktail! Sunbathe on the back deck in the afternoon or grill food by the fire pit at night. This home is a perfect getaway for families with children, couples, or a guys/girls week! Quiet street, 2 blocks to beach access, 2 blocks to Goombay’s Raw Bar and Grill, Publix, Food Lion, Lowes, & department stores located within walking distance.

The interior was professionally remodeled & decorated with beach inspired furnishings. There are 3 bedrooms & 2 1/2 bathrooms. One bedroom with a king bed, another with a queen bed, & a bunk room with two sets of bunk beds, sleeps-4 (perfect for children or adults). There is a locked storage underneath the house where there is a full bath with an enclosed shower, toilet and sink (perfect for rinsing off after a day at the beach) & washer & dryer.

Also Included:

Keyless Entry

Towels & Linens at no extra charge

Beach Cruisers (3 Adult Cruisers), Kids Bikes, Boogie Boards, Skim Boards, Beach Chairs & Towels, Umbrella & Beach Wagon

Welcome Package:

Paper Towels (1), Toilet Paper (2), Trash Bags (2), Dish/Hand Soap & Sponge

We are a pet friendly home, there is a $125 + tax non-refundable pet fee (per pet)

Cleaning Fee $150 + tax

Refundable Deposit $150

Pets are not allowed in bedrooms or on beds/furniture.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tonia Reed

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Blender
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Toilet paper

Entertainment

Smart TV
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 total pets
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking inside, under home, or on decks.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the sea
Near outlet shopping

Things to do

Cycling on site
Bodyboard on site

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: $125 PER PET non-refundable fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!! Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach chairs, air conditioning

Hello, we did enjoy our stay. Just would like to mention that we followed the air conditioning instructions but the room with the bunk beds didn't get cool enough. We were able to find 4 usable beach chairs but there were several that need replacing because they were broken {torn} & rusty.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Season B.

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Getaway at the Mermaid Shanty

Our stay at the Mermaid Shanty was truly fantastic. Tonia, the host, has thoughtfully equipped the beach house with everything needed for a relaxing getaway. As this was our first visit to OBX, we had a lot of questions, but the house provided a sense of comfort and ease. With four kids and our parents in tow, there was plenty of space for everyone to feel at home. The front porch quickly became our favorite spot, and the backyard was a great size. The downstairs room, complete with a shower and extra toilet, was incredibly convenient. We absolutely loved the charming decorations, and everything was spotless and fresh when we arrived. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody O.

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Had the best time at this cute place! Had everything you need! Loved having the bikes and beach wagon. Was also really nice not to have bring sheets and towels!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget W.

1 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Bridget

Great location. Very comfortable home. It had so many convenient beach supplies and bikes. The front porch was awesome to relax and read!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Outer Banks Oasis

Property was perfect! Super cozy and convenient! Short walk to beach. Cottage had everything we needed for a relaxing beach getaway. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

20 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property

Loved the location, the huge front porch, and our 4 kids thought they were in heaven in the room with 4 bunk beds! The house was very cute and you could tell the owner wanted it to be comfy and very inviting. There were so many things at the house it was extremely helpful and easy to feel at home. The kids tried out all of the games, read the books, and we utilized the awesome beach wagon, beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas. We had everything we needed and more. Tonia was so nice and quick to respond to any questions. She had a list of ideas for us on where to go and places to eat. It was just the best vacation and we hope to do this again next year. Thank you Tonia!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

1 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place!

Everyone enjoyed their stay!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janna T.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for my little family!

My husband, 12 month old, and I loved our long weekend here. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t exactly beach weather for us so we loved being able to hangout on the large screened in patio. This location couldn’t be more perfect! Our favorite restaurant was Bonzer Shack.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Was very comfortable

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARLY N.

28 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

The house is Absolutley perfect. It has everything you need, location is great, and it is clean and cute.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

28 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little place to stay

This house was so cute and clean. We would definitely stay again. The host was so quick to respond to questions and so accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach getaway !

Close to beach access on a quiet street & close to attractions. Neat tidy home with great beds and everything you need for a nice beach trip.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

30 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach themed house

property was beautifully decorated with light and airy colors and accents. House was upper floor only and stairs to all entrances. Bedrooms were nice and comfortable. We enjoyed cooking some meals in well equipped kitchen.front enclosed porch was very breezy and our dog enjoyed playing there. . We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Long Weekend

We really enjoyed our stay at Mermaid Shanty! We came down on a stormy day and asked about early check in. We were able to turn a miserable beach day into a relaxing afternoon on the comfortable screened in porch. We’ve been having trouble finding rentals we like, but we will be back to Mermaid Shanty!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carson C.

21 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Vacation

We had a great long weekend vacation! The owners were in touch prior to our trip and very welcoming. She provided more info and suggestions than any other rental we’ve stayed in. The beach wagon provided was a small but wonderful touch- we can’t imagine not using one in the future. The hosts were extremely accommodating and provided everything we needed. The few questions we had leading up to our trip were responded to within a few minutes. We will definitely be returning.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely place and good location

Great communication with the owner, and the place is exactly as described. Great location in OBX. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

The Mermaid Shanty was a great retreat for us before the school year started and a bonus that we could bring the dog on vacation with us too. The house was very clean and had everything we needed including a few things we forgot to pack (sound machine for thw kids) The location was great- a short walk to the beach, restaurants, grocery and moni golf. Communication with the owner was great. Looking forward to returning in 2024.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery D.

31 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for the family

The house was great and came with everything we needed. Location is central to everything so you can easily explore entire outer banks. Shower under the main floor was super convenient for sandy kids. Wagon came in handy and beach was beautiful. screened in porch with string lights made for relaxing memorable evenings!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney V.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice family place

Great for the family. Short walk to the beach and good suggestions from the owners. Pea island was great!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Comfy and convenient

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Screened porch

The screened porch was definitely the highlight. We sat out there every night. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine c.

21 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cottage

A cottage like feel, adorably decorated a block from the beach. Wonderful screened porch with a nice breeze. Was a perfect get away for the four of us.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

19 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Off Season Stay

Good location to get to get anywhere on the island. Beach is very close and the house is fully stocked on beachy things to take for the day. We were there in the off season and therefore some things were closed but it wasn't crowded at all.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break at the Mermaid Shanty

This property was the perfect choice for our family spring break. We were a few block walk to the beach and less than a half mile from the Wright Brothers Memorial. The house itself provided so many amenities that we haven't always seen with other rentals, ex. beach towels, umbrella, beach wagon, etc. It definitely felt like Tonia opened her home to us!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

24 Sept 2022

Nice Appointed Beach Rental

Nice beach rental. Home is very well appointed. Nice location, convenient to everything you would need. We look forward to future stays at the Mermaid Shanty.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022