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Living area
Dining
Back of house views does show parking on both sides of the house: parks 4 cars.
Enjoy an oceanfront sunset Low Country Boil outside on the large picnic table!
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101753 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

North-east bedroom

1 Queen Bed

North-west

1 Queen Bed

Primary Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

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Outdoor shower

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head!

The Mermaid's Grotto at Nags Head
Stunning Oceanfront Sunrise views await you at this oceanfront private home in an ideal location in Nags Head, NC. Pet friendly under 50 lbs. Just remodeled, this home sleeps 10 & features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 outdoor shower. The primary bedroom is up with a private balcony to enjoy spectacular sunrise views and features a king size bed & coffee bar and private bath. The 2 story Great Room features a wall of windows, a 77" OLEG TV & gas fireplace. Ideal location with quick access to everything you need, less than 1 mile Fishheads fishing pier & restaurant. Close to the Bodie Island Lighthouse and lots of shopping, restaurants, mini golf, The Wrights Brother's Monument & Jockey's Ridge State Park. Have an electric vehicle? There are supercharging stations within 15-20 minutes of the house. The outdoor grill is charcoal on lower level & a small electric grill on back deck. Please let me know if you are celebrating a special occasion. The best photographers, in my opinion, on the island are Beth & Wes Sneider. Ask me for their contact information. For babies: There is a rocking chair in the upper-bedroom as well as both chairs in the Great Room are swivel & Rockers. I do have an infant swing stored in the bunk room closet.
Towels & Linens are NOT provided so you need to bring your own or rent them. You can inquire on all kinds of rentals from surfboards to bikes to linens from a local vendor: 252-261-6999 website is: www.rentbeachequipment.com OR Bikes & other beach equipment go to :vakrentals.com
Fishing charters:
The Oregon Inlet Marina: oregon-inlet.com
Want to see more photos & videos? Check out my Facebook page for The Mermaid's Grotto: https://www.facebook.com/MermaidsGrottoatNagsHeadNC.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet fee $500 or higher if damage occurs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO COOKING with or use of ANY strong smelling substances that may require professional cleaning or remediation. Max security deposit forfeiture!
NO tampons or personal wipes down toilet nor grease or food down sink, this home is on a septic field. A clogged system will make everyone unhappy!
If you break it...please replace it. Security deposit will be retained for damages or excessive cleaning required.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Nags Head

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 6 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head! located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and Nags Head Golf Links are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, great location, and responsive host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property. The house was well maintained and beautifully decorated. The location is perfect- right on the beach dunes, just steps from the beach. Nadine is a fabulous host, extremely responsive. I would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandana N.

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

Perfect place to relax.

We loved our stay at this beautiful place. In front of the beach with an amazing view. Perfect for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

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

Beautiful home in a great location!

The Mermaids Grotto was a beautiful home perfect for our family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing home! The location, decor, cleanliness, fully stocked kitchen, ocean/beach front, and quiet location make this a 5 Star destination. Just a short drive to Fish Heads restaurant and another 5 or so minutes to all shopping, restaurants, and entertainment Nags Head has to offer. The sunrises are something not to be missed from the primary suites balcony. Just a great way to start the day. You may find bigger, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a home that checks as many boxes as the Mermaids Grotto.
View from the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy and Pieter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is definitely a top tier Nags Head rental. It is really well maintained, clean, bright and pleasant inside. Super family room and spacious kitchen area with high quality appliances, great dishes, cookware, etc. Gigantic TV in family area. You can sit out on the deck and listen to the ocean waves. From the MBDR on the top floor has its own deck that looks over the dunes to see the beach and ocean. We did not want to walk over the dunes to the beach so we walked 1 house over to the public walkway. We could fit 4 cars in the driveway. One of the nicest rentals we have had in the OBX. Excellent communications from Nadine
View from MBDR deck
Beach in front of the house
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD D.

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

Better than we expected

Extremely clean and well equipped. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanee L.

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

Perfect Place to Relax and Enjoy the Ocean

We visited this home for a four day golf and fishing trip! It was wonderfully decorated, clean, and the perfect set-up with the private upper bedroom within the upper loft area and the three other bedrooms (all good sizes) included one with bunk beds together for a larger group. The owner was very accommodating and a great communicator. Nags Head Golf Links was close by and a beautiful course with insanely amazing views of the water! I would suggest to any families or adults on an excursion that they rent this exquisite home, we also look forward to coming back...soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great trip.

Wonderful property right on the beach. Recently remodeled and very well decorated. It was everything we needed and wanted!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie G.

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

Family vacation

This is a lovely home! Beautiful views, beautiful decor, comfortable beds, great location the list goes on! Definitely recommend 💗
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Beautiful Sunrise

We will definitely be back many times....Sunrise & Sunsets were amazing ...we loved the place !
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

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

Mermaid’s Grotto

The Mermaid’s Grotto is in a perfect location. Very easy access to the beach and lots of space to spread out on the beach. The decor of the house is fabulous and the communication with the owner was easy and quick. We would definitely recommend this beach house to family and friends and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Mermaids grotto

Interior design was spectacular! Ocean view was more of a sand dune.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Lovely Home with Great Amenities

The home was beautiful and very conveniently located. Communication with the property manager was easy and prompt. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Mermaid's Grotto! The house was perfect for our family of 5. Everything was so beautifully decorated and so well stocked. It was close to shops and restaurants and many things to do, but also away from it all in the beauty of the south of Nags Head. Really the best of both worlds.Nadine was an amazing host. She was great to work with and very easy to communicate with. All the thoughtful details of the rental were noticed and appreciated. The only negative thing I have to say is I wish there was a larger entryway into the house to get sand off and leave items before transitioning into the living room and house. It was tight and made it tricky to enter from the beach sandy.But overall it was an amazing experience! We would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Beach family getaway

This property is stunning. We especially loved the spacious living area, large kitchen island, master suite on the upper floor with private balcony & coffee bar, and outdoor shower. In addition, communication with the owner was superb. We continued to notice so many thoughtful details throughout our stay which made us feel exceptionally welcomed and informed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette P.

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

Beautiful home in a great location

We loved our stay at the Mermaid’s Grotto. Spotlessly clean and very well appointed; a lovely comfortable home so well cared for by the owner. Excellent response to our questions, and we even had a beautiful doe visit us on a starlit night. Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

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

Great family fun on the beach

The house design, layout, and care in details and proximity to beach were all great! We especially loved the children books, watering color paint books, and the sea shell poster under the kitchen table to match our sea shells to. We were also big fans of the Captain Stumpy the Pirate Cat books and ended up buying our own from the Manteo bookstore. Overall a big hit with our daughter. Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Amazing week

What a great week with my college aged girls and friends. The property was amazing! Great location. The owner was available and so kind. I’ve been renting in south Nags Head for 20 years and have never loved a property so much! We’ve rented for July 4th
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Family Get Away

Family get away with our 2 childern, our Daughter inlaw, my wife's mother, and 4 grandkids. The trip for my wife and I was about time with the grandkids. Plan accomplished. This home is right on the beach, we had plenty of space for all of us. The owner was great with information and following up on questions. I would recommend this owner and home. Great place and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

The perfect sojourn

It was like a private writing retreat to reenergize and reconnect w old friends. It was exactly what I hoped for. I could stay forever perched on the upper balcony and ask for nothing more.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Memorable week

The Mermaid’s Grotto made for a beautiful summer get-a-way. The house is decorated perfectly for the area and is cozy and clean. My family and I loved the location (away from the bustling tourist activity) but close enough that we weren’t far from anything. The owner was very responsive, helpful, and accommodating. She even made a mid-week coffee machine purchase despite providing a Keurig! We’d definitely visit this rental again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Alexandria, Virginia

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

Pristine and Pretty Oceanfront Gem

Stunning renovation of this oceanfront home is matched by thoughtful details by expert host. Well-stocked kitchen, high end appliances, plush beds, giant tv (if you can tear yourself away from ocean gaze), even clear labels on light switches to make it all convenient. Top floor master has deck oceanfront too.My 17 year old doggie snoozed away while my brother and I escaped the city/Zoomathons. High end rental; responsive host. A+
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Fran B., Freehold

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

Beautiful House

The house was just beautiful!! The upstairs master suite ( where I stayed ) was spacious and the views of the ocean each morning when I woke up was stunning! You could not see the ocean from main floor ( where living room and kitchen were located due to the dunes being so high. This is not something that the home owner has control over , but should be noted in the description . We loved staying here! It should be noted also if you are unfamiliar with the outer banks , that the location of house is a good 10-15 minutes of any stores, rest ., etc. I loved being right on the beach ! Thank you for an amazing week in OBX!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Great location and space!

Nadine's property is in the perfect location...right by the beach and in a bit quieter part of the Outer Banks. Exactly what our family of 6 was hoping for. We'd definitely stay here again!Some things not in other reviews / photos that might be helpful:- The kitchen is VERY well stocked with pots, pans, utensils. The stove / oven is gas. The electric grill on the patio works better than you'd think!- If you want a beach fire, get a permit. Easy to find online and available after 5:30pm if little wind.- Reserve your linens (sheets, towels, etc.) in advance!- No restaurants or other things within reasonable walking distance - just the beach! Plenty of good restaurants and grocery stores within a 15min easy drive. - Nadine is VERY responsive. Don't hesitate to message her.- There is a beach access point about 30 yards from the house. Don't run over the dunes, no matter how tempting :) - The house has plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, etc. We didn't do it, but you may want to look at also renting (or buying a cheap) larger sun shade. - Sunrises from the top balcony were the best!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nadine Wynn

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10 years ago I explored the Outer Banks from top to bottom and fell in love with this area. After being a top Realtor in the Lake Norman, Charlotte area, I'm ready to downshift to a quieter life on the ocean. I've traveled to many of the US beaches, Caribbean & Hawaii and it is my opinion that Nags Head offers the greatest variety of things to do with unsurpassed natural beauty. I purchased this home in November 2021 and have spent the last 8 months doing a total renovation on this home & love it so much my fiancée and I have decided to make it our primary residence. Before I make this my permanent home in the next year or two I've opened it up for other families to enjoy!

Why they chose this property

The stunning sunrise oceanfront views will mesmerize your soul....beware you too might just fall in love with this area! 2022 Nags Head Ranked in the top #1 best coastal town in the USA according to USA Today. This home is so conveniently located close to; Fish Heads bar & restaurant, The Hattaras National Park, The Bodie Island Lighthouse, the famous Oregon Inlet Marina seen on Wicked Tuna, the Pea Island National Wildlife sanctuary, world-class shops, food shopping, restaurants galore, mini golf, go-carts, paragliding at the Jockey State Park, crabbing, the Wright Brother's Monument, Corolla Wild Horses.

What makes this property unique

The sunrise oceanfront views are second to none! This luxury home was renovated in 2022 with soaring ceilings, beautiful Kitchen & bathroom shower tile, LVP flooring, high end mattresses & state of the art TVs in every bedroom. It's location is ideal just 4 miles from the Virginia Dare Bridge which shortens your trip to your OBX vacation. 3.8 miles from the Bodie Island Light house; 12 miles to The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge; 6 miles to The Oregon Inlet. This beach is located at the end of a cul-de-sac which is does not offer public access, so it tends to be less crowded.

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English, French

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