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A Mermaid's Dream!! Your home away from home!

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Beautiful view off the top deck!!
Queen sofa sleeper and loveseat.
A living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, North Topsail Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaview Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Mermaid's Dream!! Your home away from home!

Right-side, 2nd Row duplex with fabulous views from all 4 decks.Beach access about 300 ft away. 1646 Square feet, 3 bedrooms plus a sun room that can be used as a bedroom, and 3 full bathrooms.

Sleeps up to 11.

The house has a reverse floor plan. The top floor has tons of windows with great views from the front and rear decks. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area that seats at least 10, a living room, a sun room and a full bath with a shower on this level as well.

The living area has a 50" 4K UHD Smart Roku TV with Cable, DVD and WII system with games. There are also plenty of board games, card games, puzzles and books available for your entertainment as well. Wireless Internet access is also provided.

Downstairs the Master Suite has a King size bed, a private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower, private deck, and 32" Samsung smart TV with cable. The 2nd bedroom has a Twin over Full Bunk Bed and deck with ocean and sound views. The 3rd bedroom has a Queen bed and deck with ocean and sound views. A full bathroom and laundry room with washer/dryer are also on this floor.

Other perks include Dual-Zone AC, ceiling fans throughout, an outside enclosed shower with hot and cold water, a wheeled beach cart, and an outside locking storage area with sand toys, beach games, umbrellas and chairs for guest's use. There's also a card table and folding chairs for extra seating.

Beds; King, Queen, Twin over Full bunk, Queen Sofa Sleeper in living room, twin daybed with twin roll out trundle in the sun room.

FLEXIBLE BOOKING AVAILABLE!
MINIMUM 4 NIGHTS OFF- AND MID-SEASON
WEEKLY(7 NIGHTS) PEAK SEASON

PEAK season for 2026 will run from Saturday May 23rd to Saturday August 15th with check-in and check-out on Saturdays.


LINENS
You can bring your own linens or linens can be provided at an additional cost.
Linens for all the beds and bathrooms would be an additional $159 per week. Please inquire about pricing for less than whole house linens.
Blankets, bedspreads and pillows are provided.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1661432vb
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located in North Topsail Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. North Shore Golf Course and Sneads Ferry Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Travelling with kids? Consider Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. With kayaking, snorkelling and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • North Topsail Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seaview Pier - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Surf City Beach - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sea Haven Beach - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 41 min drive - 58.6 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪River View Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Red Pepper - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Spiaggia Ristobar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cancun Mexican - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Mermaid's Dream!! Your home away from home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Mermaid's Dream!! Your home away from home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Mermaid's Dream!! Your home away from home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Mermaid's Dream!! Your home away from home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Mermaid's Dream!! Your home away from home! located?

This family-friendly North Topsail Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of North Topsail Beach and Seaview Pier. Surf City Beach is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our week at Mermaid’s Dream. The house had everything we needed for the week. I loved how everything was labeled to make finding things easier. The view from all of the decks was spectacular. The walk to the beach was very short. The beach was perfect and not very crowded. The owner was very responsive to any questions we had. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2026
We're happy you enjoyed your stay and were able to find everything you needed. I would agree that the view of the ocean and the ICW are beautiful. We look forward to your return visit. Thank you for kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyanna M.

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

Great location and close to beach

We had a great time and we had everything we needed to cook and go to the beach! We will definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
We are so glad you had a great time. We try to have everything we think guests need while on vacation. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

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

Amazing experience

We had a wonderful experience. The house was great, location, cleanliness, communication, all great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
We're glad you had a wonderful experience! We hope you stay again next time you visit NTB. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good visit to nc coast

Everything was fine
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Prime Location

This property was clean and very spacious! It had everything we needed for our stay at the beach. Prime location as it was right across from the beach and close driving distance to shopping and restaurants. Mark was very attentive and helpful throughout our entire stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your great review. I try to stay in touch with guests with little reminders about things they may not think about while away from home. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit and hope you'll return next time at NTB!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam N.

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

Great stay

We had a great view from the multiple balconys the property has to offer. It was very spacious and clean. Beach access is right across the street. If you want to eat in, there is a full kitchen with all cooking materials need, just need to stop at store for the food. The owner has great communication lets you know everything you need to know and is very responsive! Will for sure book again ,Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Fantastic!

This is a terrific property, and Mark is a tremendous host. The home is wonderful and in great shape. The views from the decks are awesome. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2021
We appreciate you vacationing at the house. There are some great views to take in while relaxing on the decks. We look forward to your next trip. Thank you for your kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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

A Mermaid’s Dream

We had an amazing vacation in North Topsail. A Mermaid’s Dream was an incredible beach house. It was extremely well kept and organized. The owner of the home was so great to work with and communicated with us throughout the booking process, weeks before our vacation began, and during our stay. He let us know everything we needed to know about the home and was extremely accommodating to our family. We will be staying here again. Great beach access, family friendly, and very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah ANne Y.

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

Labor Day

Communication with owner was above and beyond. House is beautiful and right across the street from the beach! Highly recommended this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Thank you for your kind words. I try to stay in touch with our guests. I'm here to help any way I can. We hope you'll stay again next time you're at NTB. Thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

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

Perfect

The photos of this place do not do it justice. It’s perfect and comfortable for a large family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind words! We hope you will return next time you vacation at NTB!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia H.

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

Loved this place!

Everything about this home was wonderful! The location was incredible. The home was clean and cozy. I loved how everything was labeled for our convenience! The owner was a delight and eager to assist with any questions! I highly recommend and will stay here when we return! 💕💕💕
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed the house and location. We look forward to your stay. Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb N.

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

NTB 9-2019

Very nice house with everything we needed! Perfect proximity to the beach! Mark was very quick to respond and easy to deal with! Thanks!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
It was my pleasure to assist you. I hope next time you come to NTB you will stay at A Mermaid's Dream again. Thanks for your visit!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davina B.

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

A Mermaid's Dream

The house was more than I expected, it is comfortable and homey. The views from all the decks are fabulous. We didn't want to leave. We had everything we needed there and the owner was great and so helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your vacation to NTB!! We hope you will visit the beautiful NC coast again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily V.

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

Ocean and sound views

We really enjoyed being able to see the ocean and the sound side from the balconies. We were able to see some beautiful sunsets. Quick walk to the beach thanks to the cart provided in the storage room. Comfortable space and accommodating for everyone. Would visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2020
So happy you enjoyed the views and the accommodations suited your needs. Im also glad you were able to use some of the extras we try to provide. We'd love for you stay again next time you're at NTB! Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

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

GREAT Stay

One of the best places we have stayed while visiting North Topsail! The house has everything you could possibly want or need! Also, very clean and absolutely love the decor. Having a grill to use was awesome and it was so clean! Mark is great, very helpful and always answers in a timely manner. Access to the beach was so easy. Will definitely rent again! Thank you for an amazing stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2024
We are so happy you were pleased with the house and had everything you needed. You were the first to use the new grill. I appreciate your kind words. We look forward to your next vacation at NTB. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Wedding week

We came for a destination wedding-our son married his bride right in the beach. We hosted the wedding dinner after the ceremony and house was equipped with all the dishes, flatware and glasses we needed. All was the perfect setting, comfortable rooms and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Hopefully you all had good weather for the wedding. We're so glad you had everything you needed for your dinner. We hope you'll stay again on your next trip to NTB. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cyndy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark was beyond great to work with and quick to respond to questions. The home was clean, sheets and towels that were delivered per request were perfect, home stocked with necessities, location was easy to get to, beach access is right there, it is a bonus that we could see the sound from one side and the ocean from the other side, and watching the sunset from the deck over the sound each evening was spectacular. We did not want to leave and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
I am happy to have helped you with your questions. I try to get back with guests as quickly as possible. I'm glad you had everything you needed to make you vacation more enjoyable and carefree. The sunsets are beautiful off the deck overlooking the sound. We look forward to your next stay with us. Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james g.

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

We wanted for nothing!

Clean, comfortable and excellently equipped. We felt instantly at home here. The closet is stocked with beach chairs, umbrellas and even toys for the beach! Mark was a pleasure to deal with and we were sad to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
We're so glad you felt at home and had what you needed to make your vacation enjoyable. I appreciate the compliment. Please stay again next time you're at NTB. Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cristy b.

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

Fantastic Vacation Spot

This property was perfect. Plenty of room. Mark was so kind and flexible and great to work with. Access to the beach items and the wagon was wonderful! We found some good restaurants. We cooked in. The pier is fun to explore. The turtle sanctuary in Surf City was great. We had everything we needed. The beach was fantastic! I hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
We're so pleased that you enjoyed the property and the sights close by. It was my pleasure to assist you. We hope you'll be able to return in the future as well. Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Beautiful Home, Wonderful Spot

This is a beautiful home located in an area that is not heavily traveled. The beach access is directly across the road. Bonus... baby turtles hatching right there. Three generations, everyone loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
We are glad you all enjoyed the home and proximity to the beach. I was happy to hear you were able to witness turtles hatching and their journey to the ocean. I wish I could've seen it as well. Must have been exciting! Especially for the kids. We hope you'll stay again next time you visit NTB. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Wonderful Stay, awesome house and owner

We needed a getaway to decompress and this was PERFECT. Mark is a wonderful owner and the communication couldn’t have been better. The house is tucked away across from the beach and was nice and quiet. The walk to the beach was very easy. Anyone thinking the walk to the beach is an issue, I can assure you that it is nothing. The best part of this area is that the beach is not crowded and very much worth the short walk. The whole experience was great and we will be back. Thanks again to Mark for a wonderful time. We needed the break and this fit the bill.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2021
We are happy you all had a chance to decompress! That stretch of the beach is alot more enjoyable with the lack of homes and crowds. It was my pleasure speaking with you and thanks for your help!! We hope you will stay again in the future!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

This Place Should Be Named a Mermaids Reality.

We fell in live with this property in summer 2018 and were very excited to return for 2019. With the amenities, proximity to the beach, the spaciousness of the house, you cannot find anything in the comparable price range in the OBX. Mark is one of the best hosts I have encountered. I recommend him and this home a million times over. I cannot thank him enough for his communication and preparedness. We look forward to returning to a Mermaids Dream next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words!! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to helping you the next time you visit beautiful North Topsail!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew T.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway!

A Mermaid’s Dream is hands down the best beach house we’ve ever stayed at! The house is incredibly well stocked with everything you could possibly need from beach towels to extra blankets and pillows to a very nice beach cart and plenty of beach chairs and toys. The layout of the house was great with all the bedrooms on the second floor and the living spaces and kitchen on the top floor with beautiful views of both the ocean and the sound from the balconies. The location is also perfect with a very short walk to the beach which was never over crowded! We even got to see a sea turtle nest hatch during our stay which was amazing! An added bonus is the house is within the Sneads Ferry Foodlion’s delivery radius so we were able to have our groceries delivered to the house the day we arrived to make life easier! We would absolutely recommend staying here if you have the option, you won’t regret it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for kind words. We are glad you had everything you needed on your vacation. We try to make guests as trouble free as possible. I bet seeing the turtles hatch was amazing. Someday I hope to as well. Please stay again next time you visit NTB. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Our Family Vacation 2020

Due to pandemic restrictions we needed to get out of our house and get a change of scenery! We have two 15 year old boys, 13 year old boy and 10 year old girl, they found the wii on the first night and were so excited to rekindle their love for those games together, this was a great activity for several mornings when we had some rain. We played lots of games, cooked in daily- kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed the beach A LOT. We weathered tropical storm Isaias, had two power outages but loads of fun. We learned to find shark’s teeth and made friends on the beach. The walk over was a breeze, the storage had lot of extras including a great umbrella! Owner was wonderful with communication, which was helpful for the 24 hours of the storm. Wonderful experience! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2020
We are glad you and your family enjoyed your stay and weathered the storm safely! Also glad you found plenty to do on those rainy days. The beach and ocean are beautiful at NTB. It can be fun and addictive hunting sharks teeth after you spot that first one. We strive to have what we think most people need on their vacation so they can travel a bit lighter.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

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

Great location, availability of household items, beach items.

Great experience with owner and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
We are happy you were able to make some great memories with your first grandchild. Please stay again next time you visit Thank you!

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