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Oceanfront, Outer Banks, Rodanthe, Pet-Friendly

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Mermaid's Dream
Exterior
Top deck
Top deck
Top deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Rodanthe, NC
  • Rodanthe Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Rodanthe Pier
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Salvo Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs bedroom with 2 king beds

2 King Beds

Downstairs king bedroom

1 King Bed

Downstairs master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs master bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Oceanfront, Outer Banks, Rodanthe, Pet-Friendly

Mermaid's Dream is just steps away from the sandy beach. One of our favorite things is sitting on the deck watching the dolphins (yes, we see them just about every day) and, of course, the wonderful sunrises and sunsets.

Bed linens will be furnished. Mermaid's Dream encompasses a reversed house plan which is very common to many homes along the Outer Banks. This simply means that the living area, ie, kitchen, dining, and living room are located on the highest level.

Our second floor level of Mermaid's Dream includes a very large living area (great for entertaining) with flat-screen TV and DVD player. A large sectional couch and two chairs face the two 8' sliders for a magnificent view of the ocean. The dining area, open to the living area and kitchen, has seating for eight plus 3 seats at the island. The modern kitchen has all the cooking needs should one decide never to venture out to any of the great restaurants in the area. A coffee station with a Keurig coffee maker and a traditional drip coffee maker is right off the kitchen for your convenience. There is a king bedroom upstairs with a connecting bath and shower that has its own slider to the outside oceanfront deck. A flat-screen TV and DVD are also in this bedroom.

Three of our bedrooms are downstairs, the master has a king bed with a large bathroom with a separate shower and jacuzzi tub. The slider leads to a covered deck that is virtually on top of the ocean. This bedroom has a flat-screen TV and DVD. Another bedroom downstairs, very spacious with a king bed, has a large window and a slider to a covered deck overlooking the ocean. This bed and breakfast style bedroom has a flat-screen TV and DVD. The third bedroom has two king beds. This bedroom has two windows; one with a view of the ocean, the other a view of the sound in the distance. This bedroom also has a flat-screen TV and DVD. This bedroom and the second bedroom share a full bathroom. Also, downstairs is a nice welcoming foyer and a full washer and dryer. Outdoor shower with hot and cold water. While staying in Mermaid's Dream, exploring is a must. Hatteras Island is simply the most beautiful place on earth - where the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound are separated by a thin, fragile slice of land. Hatteras Lighthouse, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, small villages of Avon, Buxton, Waves, Frisco, and Salvo are all within a short drive. Traveling the length of the Hatteras Island on the lovely Outer Banks of North Carolina is a coastal bike trail that’s as dreamy as it sounds. Running along the seashore, views of the bay and ocean greet you at every turn. You’ll want to take the whole family along to explore this famous island that offers stunning views every way you look!

In Rodanthe, explore the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Museum, Civil War Battle of Chicamacomico Races, and try to identify each of the over 400 species of birds. Or simply lay back and enjoy reading and watching the surf.

Pack and play are provided.

FREE Wireless Internet access for this property

The HVAC will shut off if doors or windows are left open to keep the compressors from freezing up resulting in damage to the ac systems.

A great source of information can be found at:

https://www.outerbanks.com/beach-guidelines.html?

There are cameras on site that are for security purposes when house is not occupied and are turned off during rental times.

Dogs are permitted upon approval for $100 per dog. No cats allowed at this time.

Please provide correct number of guests so housekeeping can adequately prepare towels/ linens.

Property manager

Matt and Melissa Storey
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 (limit 2 total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Rodanthe

Located in Rodanthe, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traveling with kids? Consider Rodanthe Pier and Ocean Air Sports.
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Rodanthe, NC

What's nearby

  • Rodanthe Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Salvo Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 19 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dough Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Village Conery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans Obx - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront, Outer Banks, Rodanthe, Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Oceanfront, Outer Banks, Rodanthe, Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront, Outer Banks, Rodanthe, Pet-Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront, Outer Banks, Rodanthe, Pet-Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rodanthe vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, Salvo Beach, and beach. Rodanthe Pier is just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will be back again!
We had the most wonderful time at Mermaid’s Dream!! We couldn’t get over how beautiful every view from the house is. It was very clean and spacious. Traveling with a toddler can be tricky, but we were provided with a travel crib and high chair. Plus the house was very kid friendly (not a lot of sharp edges or things our son would hurt himself on.) Our dog loved laying on the deck and watching the birds. We stayed up playing games that were provided after we put our son down. The house had everything we needed and more! (Even had to use a couple band aides from the first aide kit that was available!) We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mermaids Dream
We had the most wonderful time. The house was nice and clean, location was absolutely amazing. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balloonfish B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Tradition
What a relaxing get away to this beautiful OCEAN FRONT home! The house was clean and spacious with INCREDIBLE VIEWS (saw tons of sea birds, dolphins and actually spotted a whale)!!! The kitchen was well equipped and the oversized kitchen table was perfect for gathering for meals, playing games, doing puzzles, etc. The ability to have our fur baby with us was icing on the cake! Raleigh, NC
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

McKenzie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed here multiple times through out the years and it’s always nice to come back. Unfortunately we did have to leave early due to the King Tide but the hosts were great with responding.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the Ocean
The house was amazing. The ocean is just a few steps from the house. You can hear the soothing waves 24 hours a day and during high tide they reach just under the house. The views of the ocean and the pier from the porches are unbelievable. This has been our favorite OBX vacation. Thank you for the relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the view
We had a wonderful time. Ate at some great restaurants. Wonderful view. Will return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy at the Beach
The house is beautiful. Very clean and has everything you need for your stay. You can’t get any closer to the water than if you went on a cruise. The week we stayed was right at the end of a big storm system so waves were rough and the tide came up and flooded the road in front of the house. We had a truck so it was not an issue for us. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the house. Would definitely recommend this house if you want to be right the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

shari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Loved the location of the house. It is right on the ocean. Loved this house. Definitely would rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mermaid's dream
It was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week of bliss
Absolutely amazing location. Only feet from the ocean. Tons of room in the house. Would love to come back. It was like having our own private beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
The house was clean and comfortable for our family vacation. Communication was excellent and check-in process was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
We liked this property's proximity to the ocean! We enjoyed watching the surfers and taking walks on the beach. The kitchen is well-stocked with gadgets and appliances, and everyone slept well in the king-sized beds. The inclusion of sheets and towels is a bonus. We rented bikes and were happy to find the bike path out on Rt 12. The property is close enough to stores, etc that we were able to ride our bikes there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful house, right on the beach
We had a very nice trip. The outdoor lighting at night could have been better, but overall we had a very nice stay. All the families enjoyed the house very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ocean views
Booked for anniversary/family vacation. Clean and comfortable property with most anything you would need throughout the house and kitchen. Spent most of our time on the beach. Main level was great for family meals and enjoyed the deck seating and new BBQ grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week Stay at Mermaid's Dream
Overall, the property very much met our needs. It was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. Because of a recent storm, the beach was eroded, but there is plenty of beach just a couple of houses on both sides. The owner was very attentive to an internet issue and had it corrected within 24 hours. It was a very good stay. Definitely would go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great House
The house is spacious and comfortable. The beds were all comfortable as well. We didn't arrive until dark, don't use GPS as it lead to another street. Follow owners directions. The tide was high in April, didn't have much beachfront. The owners were accommodating and informative. Perhaps a binder with detailed info on TV (it took us awhile) and possibly a guest book that folks wrote in to suggest places to visit etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday Get Away
The house was just as advertised. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was amazing watching the dolphins each day from the main living run. Matt & Melissa were very kind & gracious to help us when we thought we had left a sweater behind.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
We had a wonderful stay at this house! It overlooks the ocean and the decks are great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nestled Among Beautiful National Park Seashores
The ride in was breathtakingly beautiful. If you enjoy the soothing sound of the waves, this is your place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Beautiful “Ocean” House
Mermaid’s Dream is nice house on the beach, but the pictures online are outdated. It shows the satellite view as having the house out further than the rest of the houses. It isn’t. There are houses on both sides that are out more. That didn’t matter, other than the pic being misleading. Also, the street they show as ocean drive doesn’t exist on one end anymore because of the sand dunes. Don’t follow GPS to get there, but the instructions that they send you instead. We got there at high tide, so the water was crashing under the house onto the wooden poles. It never got to our cars though. You only have a beach at low tide. There is no driveway, just sand! No way to not walk through sand to get to your car. The inside is accurately shown. Older home, but beautiful views! Incredibly unique beach experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachfront
Beautiful home on the beach, spacious and clean. We had a fantastic time, when we come back to outer banks will book this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Retreat
Our family enjoyed both the decks with all the deck furniture. Kitchen was furnished well. May have been closer to water than we realized. And Google directions were not accurate when we arrived close to the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Location was perfect. Right on the beach, walk to the pier to fish or surf fish right in front of the house. Kitchen was very well stocked for cooking meals for our group of 8. Plenty of hose and wash stations outside to get rid of the sand before coming back inside. Loved coffee on the deck and having our Aussiedoodle with us. Sunrises are spectacular. Melissa was very responsive and provided helpful info about the area. We booked Heather from Island Time massage to come give massages on the lower deck and I can’t recommend it enough. Best massage I’ve ever had. We also booked an inshore fishing charter with Reel ‘Em In (a mile down the road) and had a great time with captain Mark and brought home trout for dinner. If you eat out, Miller’s had amazing fried clams and mahi. Ketch 55 had amazing redfish. The entire trip was laid back and so relaxing. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G., Pennsylvania

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Amazing views with huge wrap around porches right on the water. Felt like a private beach. Top floor of home was spacious and had large windows for a beautiful view. House was so close to the beach, we could be on the beach with our baby monitor while our son napped in the house. Very convenient. Five stars !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

RENEE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation
This was the best place we have stayed so far on the Outer Banks. Great location, beautiful home, peaceful! Melissa was wonderful to communicate with and I appreciate everything she did for us. Thanks for a great week! Love to stay here again next year if the price is right!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt and Melissa Storey

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My wife and I just moved to North Carolina to be closer to Hatteras Island. We want our children to grow up coming to Nirvana whenever possible. We all love to travel and explore the area.

Why they chose this property

Ever since our family vacation at the Outer Banks in December 2015, we have loved this area because of the one of a kind shore line, perfect weather, and fun in the sun.

What makes this property unique

A short walk to Rodanthe Pier with world class fishing. Watersports on Hatteras Island are known all around the world.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests