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Welcome to the Salty Mermaid

Living area with leather recliners and reclining sofa with USB ports

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 161700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Gym
Pool
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Myrtle Beach, SC

Surfside Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Ocean Lakes Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Myrtle Beach State Park
‪6 min drive‬
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Salty Mermaid

Come enjoy the Salty Mermaid! Ocean Lakes Family Campground 7 Bedroom 3 bath stilted beach house one minute walk from the beach.
4 King Beds
2 Queen Beds
1 twin over Full Bunk
3 Full Baths with Tub/Shower Combo
Outdoor Shower
WIFI is free of charge
New Washer/Dryer Main level
Granite Countertops throughout
This house has been remodeled and updated with new paint and decor.
Fully equipped Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances
Under-house TV sitting area along with a gas grill.
Must be 25 to rent the property
Ocean lakes parking fee of $12/day is not included.
$250 CLEANING FEE INCLUDED IN BOOKING
$250 LINENS FEE REQUIRED
$59 REFUNDABLE INSURANCE DEPOSIT REQUIRED

NOTE: We appreciate your reviews for 2023; listened to your feedback
and have changed both cleaning services and maintenance services going forward from September 2023 for a better and more enjoyable experience for our renters.

Property manager

Kevin Wetherington

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

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

About the area

Surfside Beach

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. The Market Common and Broadway at the Beach are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Ripley's Aquarium and Old Time Pottery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Myrtle Beach, SC

What's nearby

Surfside Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Ocean Lakes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pirateland Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
Myrtle Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
The Market Common - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪River City Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪The Quarterdeck Oceanfront Beach Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
‪Meyer's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
‪Dagwood's Deli & Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪New China - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to the Salty Mermaid have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Welcome to the Salty Mermaid pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Salty Mermaid?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Salty Mermaid?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Salty Mermaid located?

This family-friendly Surfside Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Lakes Beach and Magnolia Lake. Old Time Pottery and Fun Warehouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

10 Jul 2025

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

Always enjoy our stay at The Salty Mermaid. Gets better every year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal B.

26 May 2025

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Great location for gathering a large group.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

21 Apr 2025

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

Great house

We enjoyed our stay. Good area for kids. .

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lewanna P.

22 Jun 2025

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

Disliked: Communication

Family vacation

The house is really nice. Large kitchen stocked well for a large group. However the refrigerator doesn’t work well and it leaks. It will freeze items in the back. The parking is also a problem. We had 3 mini vans and you can’t pull into the parking spaces. Very hard to park. The house is newly renovated and is very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky M.

16 Mar 2025

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

Bringing dad to car show

Our stay was great. Everything clean and convenient. We will stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia C.

23 Dec 2024

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

Great trip

Loved the size of the house. It fit all our needs.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ericka W.

16 Apr 2025

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Its was ok

Great property location. We couldn't use the outside furniture its was dirty and we couldn't get the tv to work. All the bathrooms were dirty we had to clean them. We had problems with all the tv's in the house. I did contact the property owner and he did respond. The beds are very uncomfortable lumpy. This is a beautiful property and the house is beautiful. Its needs a very good deep cleaning and new furniture.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

26 Jun 2024

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

Great Stay!

We had all of our kids and grandkids from across the states. Excellent property, lots of room. Really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brandi T.

13 Jul 2025

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

CANCEL YOUR STAY IF YOU CAN

Do not stay at The Salty Mermaid. If you’re reading this and still within your cancellation window, CANCEL immediately. This place was an absolute disaster from start to finish, and it’s shocking that it’s even listed as a vacation rental.When we arrived, we were greeted by a broken front glass door and an outdoor light with exposed wiring-a major safety issue. The inside of the house was filthy, with visible dirt, dust, and grime on surfaces and in corners. There was mold in multiple areas, and worse, we saw cockroaches crawling through the kitchen and bathroom. It was unsanitary and disgusting.We contacted the host right away to report the condition of the home, but they were completely unhelpful and dismissive. No refund. There was no true apology. He made a minor effort to fix a couple things, but took no accountability whatsoever. It was clear they had no intention of maintaining this property or caring about guests’ experiences.The listing photos were incredibly misleading — they do not reflect the current condition of the property. What we walked into was not just disappointing; it was downright unacceptable.This was the worst rental experience we’ve ever had. I’m writing this to save someone else from wasting their money, risking their health, or ruining their trip. There are plenty of great places to stay in Myrtle Beach — this is not one of them. We left early from the vacation we worked so hard to be on-we couldn’t handle it anymore. CANCEL IF YOU CAN!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaclyn w.

15 Jun 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

The house has potential but we won't return

I'll start with the positives . This house is great for groups , we had 3 families with 16 people . Each family had their own bathroom. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen being open to the livingroom makes for a great space to gather . The owner offered a 5% military discount which we greatly appreciated. The cons:I read previously about the cleanliness issue but it showed a new company was hired and didnt see any bad reviews at the time of booking earlier this year so thought we would be in the clear. Sadly the issues we had had clearly been noted in the reviews in the last 2 months and have yet to be fixed. I did reach out to the owner the morning after check in , while he didnt try to address any issues or apologize he said he would let the cleaning company know. I chalked our 5% discount up to the cleaning fee that we should have rightfully asked for back. The house was dirty. All the sheets and blankets needed to be washed as they were dirty and sandy. There was beer cans, shot glasses and trash under the beds . There were blunts on the table downstairs in a candle -we are grateful our house full of children didnt find this before we did on night 2. The bedroom remotes didnt have batteries , which we had to purchase and many lights have blown bulbs/broken .It's sad the house has alot of potential. Had I checked the reviews the month before I would have reached out to confirm that the cleaning and maintenance had been fixed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

steph m.

7 Apr 2024

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

Spring Break

This was a nice location and large enough for multiple parts of our family to meet and get together.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHELBY A.

6 Jun 2023

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

Nice place

Love Ocean Lakes Family Campground

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

23 Oct 2023

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

Family trip

The house was big enough for a family trip

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca T., United States

19 Apr 2023

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

Very enjoyable vacation

Was nice and quite, relaxing place to stay inside the park. With a nice short walk to the ocean for morning sunrises and beach fun. Just what we were looking for.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H., Johnson City,, TN

13 Jun 2023

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

Great getaway!

Super clean and just as pictured. Perfect layout for multiple families vacationing together. Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

14 Aug 2024

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

Cute House

Great Location and owner was very responsive! Kitchen was stock with pots and pans!! My only complaint is the parking! Very tight squeeze for 4 vehicles but when booking it said we had 5 spaces!! So close to the beach and beds were comfortable !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

26 Jul 2023

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

Had a great time

Plenty of space for our family. Comfortable. Would stay again .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

31 Mar 2024

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

Spring trip

Brought our HS baseball team to stay for three nights. All was good.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA N.

30 Jun 2024

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

Nall clan

We had 16 people in one house for a week. We had no problems with the housing and it was close enough you could walk to beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

9 Jul 2024

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

July 4th Trip

The house was super adorable and for being in the middle of the travel season was holding up! Unfortunately the vacuum had no suction so the same was hard to keep down. All issues we had were fixed in a timely manner. Nice short walk to the beach and where it is at its tucked into the back corner which made it a little more quiet which was nice for a busy week! I enjoyed our time and would go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris N.

10 May 2023

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

The Salty Mermaid

Great place for family. Was exactly as described. Comfortable home. Central to everything -super close to the beach. Perfect for all ages. Will definitely rent again

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Y.

26 Mar 2023

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

Enjoyed weekend get away.

Stayed the weekend for a dance competition. House was clean and in great shape. Enjoyed the stay. Very very tight parking under the house but made it work. King beds were very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adria R.

27 Nov 2023

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

Giving Thanks

We celebrated my mom beating breast cancer over Thanksgiving. The house was terrific, clean and everything we needed to prepare meals. Thanks, Kevin, for everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey L.

9 Aug 2023

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

Nice home

Over all this home is nice. The streets are very tight to pass and to park for larger vehicles. The campground is wonderful. Kevin was very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

29 Oct 2023

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay. The house had more than enough room to accommodate our group (4 adults, 2 babies, 3 toddlers, 2 kids, and 3 teenagers). Everything was as described and pictured. Love the fact the the pots and pans were large to accommodate large groups that was a nice surprise! Over all 10/10 would stay again! The host was very accommodating to letting us check in really early and very responsive to messages. We had 0 issues that have been previously mentioned in other reviews.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

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Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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About the area

Surfside Beach

What's nearby

Getting around

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Excellent

7.4/10

9.8/10

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9.2/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Susan W.

10/10 Excellent

Krystal B.

Enjoyed our stay!

Krystal B.

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Great house

Brooke B.

8/10 Good

Lewanna P.

Family vacation

Lewanna P.

10/10 Excellent

Ricky M.

Bringing dad to car show

Ricky M.

8/10 Good

Alicia C.

Great trip

Alicia C.

4/10 Poor

Ericka W.

Its was ok

Ericka W.

10/10 Excellent