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Semi-Oceanfront home with direct access to the beach!

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A multi-level wooden structure with balconies and a covered outdoor area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A coastal residential area with multiple houses, some elevated on stilts, and a clear view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Outer Banks Beaches
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Avon Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf's Up
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Semi-Oceanfront home with direct access to the beach!

Welcome to The Misty Mermaid where we invite you and your family to enjoy this spectacular vacation home. The home is a semi-oceanfront 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom that sleeps eight. You will enjoy beautiful sunrises over the Atlantic and Sunsets over the Pamlico Sound. The house is located only 100 feet from the beach access with no busy streets to cross. From the third story balcony you have views of Hatteras Lighthouse.
At The Misty Mermaid you are only a short drive to dining, groceries, and adventures. There are many restaurants close to the property, all of which have excellent food. If you decide to stay at home for a meal, then the grocery store is only a half mile away. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you would need to cook your favorite meal. There is breakfast bar that seats four, and a dining table that will accommodate eight. There is also a charcoal park-style grill located at the bottom of the stairs outside if you like to grill. As for adventures, you can enjoy surf fishing, fishing in the sound, kite surfing, or taking a drive on the four-wheel drive beach just a half mile away.

What to love:
Spacious open floor plan.
Beautiful Views of the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound.
100 feet to beach access.
Close to shopping, dining, and adventures.
Balconies on the second and third floor.
Screened-in porch on second floor.

Amenities:
Fully equipped kitchen
Dishwasher
Washer and Dryer
3 queen beds and 2 twin beds
4 full bathrooms (2 on first floor, 1 on second and 1 on third floor)
Free Wi-Fi
4 Smart TVs
Outdoor shower
Charcoal park-style grill
Covered parking for 2 vehicles

Booking Requirements:
Seven nights minimum – Saturday-Saturday

Check-in is at 6:00 p.m.
Check-out is by 10:00 a.m.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3128206
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

Avon

Located in Avon, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Surf's Up and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkeling, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Avon Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Surf's Up - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 46 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tico Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Semi-Oceanfront home with direct access to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Semi-Oceanfront home with direct access to the beach!?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Semi-Oceanfront home with direct access to the beach! on Nov 1, 2026 start from $276, 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 Semi-Oceanfront home with direct access to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Semi-Oceanfront home with direct access to the beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Semi-Oceanfront home with direct access to the beach! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Avon Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Pamlico Sound and Surf's Up are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kyle E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beutiful location had a woderful time short walk to beach and close access to bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Great stay!

We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay! The house was comfortable and had all the extras you would like in a vacation rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Misty Mermaid

Great location and nice house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Great stay at the Misty Mermaid!

We had a wonderful stay at the Misty Mermaid- it was beautiful and clean…lots of space and all we needed. Short walk to the beach and great views from the multiple balconies. We would definitely stay again! Also great communication with owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall the location was very nice And the home clean The property could use a bit of refreshing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shema V.

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

Enjoyed

Great area and house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Cool house, Great location

We had a great time! Very close to the beach. Short drives to everything else you'd want/need. The kids loved the set up of the house. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

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

Great location!

Loved the location and proximity to the beach. Nice area without crowded beaches. Good selection of restaurants. We will definitely be back and consider renting The Misty Mermaid again. The owner was pleasant and easy to deal with plus very responsive. We enjoyed the house too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

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

Girls beach trip

The house was very nice and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen. Thoroughly enjoyed the deck in the evenings and screened in porch in the mornings. Location was convenient to groceries and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

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

Relaxing time at the beach

The property was well located near the Food Lion grocery and many restaurants. The beach location in front of the house was never crowded. We always felt we had space on the beach to ourselves. We enjoyed our relaxing vacation at this beach house and would return again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

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

Great Family Retreat

This home was perfect for our family. Great views, peaceful setting. The beach wasn’t crowded and the access is in the front yard! You can see Hatteras Lighthouse from the top deck, bonus we brought our binoculars & enjoyed zooming in. Highly recommend for a family! I enjoyed the exercise from the stairs because all the local food was irresistible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great and just as described in the listing. Very clean. We had a slight issue with check in (not the owners' fault) and they responded immediately to our request for help. Short walk down a path and over a dune to the beach. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marc R.

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

Top Notch Property/Everything you need

This property was everything we needed. Quick beach access and not a far walk at all. There were plenty of local restaurants around with great food! We will definitely be back here over and over! The owners were super responsive and even checked in while we were there to make sure we did not need anything! Great Home…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Our 2024 Stay

We enjoyed easy access to the beach (there is a little dune to climb). There was a wonderful breeze off the ocean that allowed us to enjoy the screen porch for meals and reading. Shaded parking was wonderful! A few minute drive south offers a great spot to relax on the bay (sandbars, no waves & great sunsets). A little further south we found Tavern On 12 (great food, portions & prices). We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

we had a wonderful stay

On our way down, the owner contacted us to tell us that the previous guest had broken the stove. They asked if it was ok to come replace it and they compensated us with lunch for interrupting our visit, which was not necessary, but grateful for the awesome pizza! They are extremely friendly and it was a great location. The kids loved all of the different rooms and especially the loft and balconies. If ever in the Outer Banks again, we will definitely reach out to them.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 26, 2024
Thank you, Melissa! We appreciate your flexibility and love that you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to having you as guests again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carey J.

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

Super cute, comfortable beach get away

We had a wonderful time in this house. Super cute house. Comfortable for our family vacation. The kitchen has absolutely everything you need and then some. The rooms were perfectly decorated and comfy. The beach is such a short walk across the yard and over the dunes. We found Avon to have everything you need but not all the crowds (which we love ). Went down to see the Hattreas lighthouse and Buxton bookstore. A must to check out ! Sunshine Seafood market was a great choice as well. We picked up steamed shrimp and enjoyed it on the great screened in porch at the house The owners were super easy to deal with and receptive to any of our questions Misty Mermaid was a nice get away for us and we look forward to seeing it again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Avon getaway

Fantastic location. Short walk to dune for beach access which was directly across from the property and shared between two additional homes. This meant that even on a busy July 4th week we felt like we had the beach to ourselves. Avon is a small village with beautiful beaches and warm emerald tinged water. We could see the fish swimming in front of us, a stingray, and a pack of dolphins. We used Hatteras Seafood Boil company for a shrimp and crab feast which was a highlight of the trip. The house itself is lovely. Master bedroom in the loft only has a tub, but this was disclosed in the property description and there are three additional bathrooms with showers and an outside shower as well. Extremely clean house and courteous, profesional and responsive property owners. Highly recommended for adventure seeking families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ciera B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners were very responsive during our stay! We enjoyed being able to see both the sunrise and sunset from the top deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Trudy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house is very nice. The location is very convenient for just about anything you would need, like groceries beach supplies like tents,bikes etc. .The part that kind ruined my beach vacation was the beach access. We walk across the driveway onto loose smoking hot sand just to get to the top of the last sand dune just to realize we have to slide down to the beach. That still wasn't the worst of it yet, the only way back to the house was to crawl up the smoking hot sand. We would only go one time each day. I am way too old and out of shape to be able to do that.This has nothing to do with the house or the host. It just is what it is because of nature. But I would have liked to known this before I booked. The two kids age 10 and 13 didn't have as much trouble as the adults did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Amy K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Laughable stay

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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