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The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly

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Exterior
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Property grounds
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Glazin' Go-Nuts
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly

Private Great location. Charming 2 bedroom, 3 blocks from Ocean in Kill Devil Hills. Plenty of parking. Walking distance to food, shopping and movies. Dead end road and pet friendly. Well stocked kitchen. Huge wooded back yard. large hot/cold enclosed outdoor shower. Queen beds in both bedrooms with bunk beds also. Wifi provided, Smart TV. Central A/C. Gas grill and picnic table. Bike trails to Wright Brothers Monument, fishing pier, cinema, shopping and food so close by. It's perfect for your boats or outdoor gear. Located close to public boat ramp in quiet family friendly neighborhood, removed from the traffic yet right in the middle of town. WiFi provided. Perfect for yoga retreat with private wooded backyard covered with live oak trees. Paddleboard classes or rental available. Pet Friendly.
Homeowners have lived on the Outer Banks since 1975. We invite you to come and explore the Outer Banks like never before and we encourage you to go off the beaten path.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
All used towels please place in the shower stall.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
there is a $50 dollar extra fee for each pets

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
Onsite 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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is near theme parks and near a water park. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪1903 Bar And Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly?

As of Apr 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly on Apr 20, 2026 start from $218, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly located?

Situated in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Outer Banks Beaches. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Avalon Fishing Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

taylor g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cozy, clean, and well-stocked with the essentials! Rose was also easy to communicate with and had great recommendations for the area. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewa H.

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

Wonderful cottage!

We loved it and Rose was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Quick getaway

Great stay! Host was very easy to work with. Check in was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

OBX

Great time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

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

Beach getaway

We stayed for three nights. The house was exactly what we were looking for. Check in couldn't have been easier, and communication with the host was great. We had a great time, the house had everything we needed and was very conveniently located. Will definitely book this place again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

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

Great Stay

Great time - lovely home. Glad we booked this trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of five spent the week and absolutely loved it! Rose is a gracious hostess. From fresh eggs and cucumbers brought for our family to enjoy, to making sure we knew great places to eat, and beaches and activities to enjoy, she made sure our vacation was great. All our boys said the house was the best part of our stay, due to the variety of games she has available. We know where to stay if we are back in OBX!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time here! The house is comfortable and cozy. It is lovingly decorated and cared for. The kitchen is well stocked. The bunk room was perfect for our four kids, and they enjoyed the well stocked game cabinet. We loved all the hanging chairs in the space underneath. The location is convenient to the beach and shopping centers, along with the biking/walking path along the bay side. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rose was an absolute sweetheart! Her cottage was so adorable and def fit the beach vibes. The fresh eggs she left us were amazing! Pet friendly and our pupper loved running around the outdoor space. The one level with bedrooms was amazing for our little ones. We will def be back to the cottage . It’s in such a great area close by to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Wonderful Stay at a Cozy Cottage!

We had a fantastic stay at this charming two-bedroom cottage! It was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The location was perfect — just a short walk to the beach, local shops, and a fun splash pad that the kids loved.Rose, the host, was absolutely wonderful — friendly, responsive, and incredibly accommodating. She made sure we had everything we needed and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.We’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful spot near all the attractions!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda C.

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

Private & Wonderful

Wonderful cottage at the end of a private street. Dog friendly and centrally located to everything. Enjoyed our vacation here. Very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer E.

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

first visit

Helpful host and lovely area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina O.

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

Great place

House was clean and in a good location. Rose was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hollie D.

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

Great place

It was perfect for our family and very close to everything. We had a wonderful time. Rose was very nice and helpful. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

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

Just Enough

This house is perfect for a couple’s get away. Conveniently located & close to everything.The house was clean, the kitchen was well equipped, and the deck is the perfect place to relax! We went to the beach, rode bikes, & cooked delicious meals in the kitchen. Don’t skip a duck donut!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The "Mermaid's Purse" was a quaint and quiet stay. It was lovingly decorated and has easy access to all the areas' attractions. Rose is a gracious, generous and greagarious host who knows anything anybody would want to know about the Outer Banks. To give and example of her attentiveness: when we first got there we found a small hornets' nest under the stairs. I texted Rose and went food shopping. The nest was gone before we got back!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunnie F.

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

Wonderful Beach Cottage

Second stay at Rose’s beach cottage and we got to meet Rose, she’s absolutely wonderful and a great host. Great location, private backyard, always very clean, and super close to the beach. Lovely place to stay with the furbabies, We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Cozy cottage

This little cottage was perfect for our family of four plus our fur baby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

Cozy and near everthing

This place was great! We were tucked at the end of the street with only 1 neighbor. But so close to the beach and the grocery store and Duck Donuts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Getaway

The mermaids purse was a cute little cottage perfect for a couple to get away from all the things! Met my expectations and served us well for the week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan b.

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

Great beach getaway

We come to OBX routinely to see family. This time we decided to bring the dogs with us for some beach fun. Location was convenient. Rose was an absolute wonderful host. Had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

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

Great place!

Rose was quick to respond to any questions or requests that we had. She and her husband came by during our stay and were both very nice people. This house was very clean and the beds/pillows were super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

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

Mermaid Cottage

Perfect place for us, had all we needed and more; nautical deco that i wantrd to copy. Quiet neighborhood. Rose was a great host and gave us great recommendations for everything we asked. She's a long time local so she's in the know. Comfortable bed. If we return to OBX this is our go to place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rose Hudgins

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We have lived on the Outer Banks since 1975. The ocean called Wayne here to surf from Hampton Va. many years ago and we couldn't live anywhere else now. We raised two beautiful girls here, one still in high school off to college soon. I attended ECU , Special Ed. teacher. Wayne is a professional house painter.



Why they chose this property

We bought this home four years ago. I have remodeled it so my Mother and family would always have a place to stay close by. It's so secluded yet so close to everything we need. A little slice of heaven in the middle of town! We can show you how we really live life to the fullest here on our little sandbar we call home.

What makes this property unique

Privacy is the key word here. Tucked away in the middle of town. A little piece of paradise.

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