See all properties
Entire home

5516- Mermaid's Den, Spacious pet friendly home on the Nags Head oceanfront; private pool!

Photo gallery for 5516- Mermaid's Den, Spacious pet friendly home on the Nags Head oceanfront; private pool!

Exterior
Property grounds
Beach
Beach
Beach

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 163486 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View in a map
Nags Head, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

2-Twin beds

2 Twin Beds

King bedroom

1 King Bed

King master bedroom

1 King Bed

King master bedroom

1 King Bed

King master bedroom

1 King Bed

Pyramid bunk with trundle

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Pyramid bunk with Trundle

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Connecting full bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half bathroom

Toilet

Half bathroom

Toilet

Master bathroom in King room

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom in King room

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom in King room

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

5516- Mermaid's Den, Spacious pet friendly home on the Nags Head oceanfront; private pool!

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!​​​​​​​ 5 bedrooms updated. Level 2 and Level 3 bedrooms all have new painted accent wall, new furniture, and new bedding. Located on the oceanfront in Nags Head lies Mermaid's Den! This spacious, oceanfront Nags Head rental truly has it all for you and your family to enjoy endless beach days and more. With 8 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, there's plenty of space for the whole family to gather. Mermaid's Den is also a pet-friendly Outer Banks rental so the family dog can join in on all the fun as well. This Nags Head oceanfront rental is also conveniently located near great local shopping, dining, and grocery stores making everything you could ever need just a short drive away. Even better? Mermaid's Den offers you easy, direct beach access; making beach days endless and convenient.

At this Nags Head rental, you can splash around in your own private pool complete with plenty of poolside seating. Need a break from the sun? Head inside to the rec room on the ground level that features a flat-screen TV, sectional couch, pool table, and wet bar. This is the ultimate space to relax and have some fun with your crew. Upstairs, hang out in the living area complete with an 85" mounted flat screen TV, cozy seating, and absolutely stunning ocean views. When it's time to prepare meals, the kitchen has everything you need including stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space. The breakfast bar seats 6 and the dining room table seats an additional 10 so everyone can enjoy meals and dinner together. When it's time to relax and wind down, each bedroom is cozy and features smart TVs for your streaming convenience.

Pets Welcome - fee applies. Pool available seasonally.

BEDDING:
4 Kings, 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 2 Pyramid Bunks, 2 Twins

LEVEL 1:
Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk and Trundle, Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk and Trundle, Bedroom with (2) Twins, Full Bath, Half Bath, Rec Room with Pool Table, TV, Stereo, Wet Bar with Full Size Refrigerator, Enclosed Outside Shower, Charcoal Grill, Private Pool.

LEVEL 2:
King Master Bedroom, King Master Bedroom Including Covered Deck Access with Hot Tub, King Bedroom Shares Connecting Full Bath with Queen Bedroom.

LEVEL 3:
Living Area, Dining Area, Kitchen, Half Bath, King Master Bedroom with Sun Deck, Furnished Sun Deck.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Rear Exterior of Ocean Paradise South
Ocean Paradise South | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly | Nags Head
Ocean Side Court
  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (18 reviews)
Ocean Paradise South | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly | Nags Head

House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
default

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nags Head Golf Links and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Full Throttle Speedway and Destination Fun are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
View more Vacation Homes in Nags HeadOpens in a new window
Map
Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Outer Banks Mall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Outer Banks Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grits Grill - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5516- Mermaid's Den, Spacious pet friendly home on the Nags Head oceanfront; private pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 5516- Mermaid's Den, Spacious pet friendly home on the Nags Head oceanfront; private pool!?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5516- Mermaid's Den, Spacious pet friendly home on the Nags Head oceanfront; private pool! on Aug 15, 2026 start from $4,499, 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 5516- Mermaid's Den, Spacious pet friendly home on the Nags Head oceanfront; private pool!?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5516- Mermaid's Den, Spacious pet friendly home on the Nags Head oceanfront; private pool!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5516- Mermaid's Den, Spacious pet friendly home on the Nags Head oceanfront; private pool! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nags Head vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Mall and Outer Banks Beaches. Nags Head Golf Links and Outer Banks Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

William A W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with this rental property. There were a few maintenance issues that we reported and were quickly resolved. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Fun!

Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

F. Robert R.

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

Good layout for large family stay

Pluses: Great location with wide views of the beach/ocean from the main/family room. Ginormous TV. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. Minuses: Not a fan of the fake wood floors, but I get why you do it in a rental. The bottom floor/bedrooms were a bit musty/damp smelling.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Krista D.

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

Average

Place met our needs but fell below expectations especially for the price. Several maintenance issues that had to be addressed during our stay which interrupted our plans and was a bit of an inconvenience. I was also charged an extra, separate charge after being told that the price of the place I had already paid was the TOTAL cost. That was unexpected and VERY disappointing. Other than those issues, everything was fine. I recommend someone put some TLC into this place before next season.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

First family OBX stay

Overall, the house is beautiful. From the time that we booked in January there were many beautiful updates throughout the home that made it quite comfortable. It is large and spacious which affords everyone in your party their privacy. Property description states there is a charcoal grill - this should be updated as it is actually propane. We did waste money purchasing charcoal to bring down and then spent an additional fee to swap out the empty propane tank. Plumbing was an issue in one of the restrooms. The toilet was leaking and the office was contacted but nobody ever came to take a look at it. Not an issue since it was still able to be used but sure was glad it wasn’t my water bill. Please take note that if you have anyone in your party with difficulty walking that access to the beach is not easy. You have to either climb the sand dune from the pool which is rather steep or use the public access stairs next to the home. We had a party member who was two months post ankle reconstruction and some senior citizens who struggled greatly getting to the beach. The decks are in desperate need of maintenance. There are many rusty nails sticking out of boards around the pool which is extremely dangerous - especially with younger children. We ended up covering them with sand buckets but for the rental cost nobody should have to worry about such things. Two of the chairs on the decks were badly broken - completely unable to be used - yet remained for someone to potentially get hurt. Luckily, my kids were old enough to know they were broken and not to touch them but younger kids might just climb them out of excitement and get hurt. The blue bench chairs were also rotting slowly and you could hear boards cracking when sitting down so those ended up being rendered useless as well. There is a cracked window on the lower level and a badly damaged ceramic tile near the pool table. We had called after check in to report the issues so as to avoid being charged for them. With outdoor maintenance I have no doubt this will be a premiere vacation home in upcoming years - it just isn’t quite there yet. We would still book again if the price was right but with the price increase I am seeing for 2023 I will likely look elsewhere before committing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean M.

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

Great location and plenty of room

The property has plenty of room to spread out, we used the main floor for children, 2nd & 3rd floors for adults. 2 large living rooms and tv’s in every bed room. A Ref on the ground floor and wet bar, so everyone could grab stuff for the beach. Decks and outside seating is in need of repairs, but the inside was great with lots of updates. Enjoy the views from the kitchen, watch the waves and dolphins in the am.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kelly K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Furniture uncomfortable

The resort reality company was very helpful and a good partner. However the home had very uncomfortable furniture there was no where comfortable to sit. The mattresses were very uncomfortable we had to purchase air mattresses and put on the beds for the 2 nights that we decided to stay. The Wi-Fi did not work therefore we could not stream any praught any elecktronicks or television. Basically it was totally disconnected which was not possible for our vacation. It was a working vacation and not being able to connect and then having uncomfortable furnishings forced us to leave after 3 nights.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful get a way

Home very spacious; disappointing the beach access was covered in sand, but the beachfront was beautiful; some minor repairs also needed, the kitchen stools were all missing bolts so not safe to use, one of the bedroom screens kept fall off track and the grill was too dirty and no propane provided. But otherwise the house was comfortable and amenities good. Thank you for sharing your home our family enjoyed the getaway
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Resort Realty

Host profile image
Resort Realty - Nobody Knows the Outer Banks Bette

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback