Apartment

Mermaid Cove

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A green door with a decorative glass panel and a doormat with a starfish design. A sign reading "MERMAID COVE" is visible on the wall.
A compact living space with a wooden dining table, a TV mounted on the wall, a kitchen area with white cabinets, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a decorative wall piece.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a shelf with decorative items, a window with curtains, and a small table with a lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms

About this property

Mermaid Cove

We are located one mile from the beach. There are many things to do on the island such as restaurants, shops, ice cream and coffee shops, many miles of beach to walk and explore. The apartment is located on the bottom part of our beach house. Private entrance is included. The indoor bathroom does not include a shower but there is an outside shower that feels wonderful, is enclosed, both hot and cold water.
The cove includes a living room area with a TV, kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot and toaster oven. All utensils, plates, etc. are included.
The bedroom is spacious with a dresser and a double bed and air conditioning. Very private and quiet.
The bathroom includes a sink and toilet, as mentioned the outside shower is great and is the ultimate in the beach experience.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out is 11 am
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3571240vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Oak Island

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Caswell Beach - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Holden Beach - 31 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid Cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Cove?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Cove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Cove located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this apartment building is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Oak Island Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here from Saturday to Saturday and it was fantastic. No problems whatsoever. It was very clean, close to the beach and has a Giant TV. Loved it and we are going to be booking this place every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great stay, great property, and great hosts. Zero issues and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mermaid Cove was great for what we needed! Clean and tidy with a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was great!

The hosts were super nice and accommodating! We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy cheap convenient

Stayed for a night. Comfy beds and convenient location. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick drive to the beach

Our stay was very cozy and the space was great for the two of us. This space is well located near the bridge in order to get to groceries and restaurants but also just a couple minute drive to the beach which makes for easy trips back and forth if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upon arrival I needed to ask a couple of questions about check in and the host answered immediately. Questions answered. The property was clean and inviting, I felt at home right away. The Host was very accommodating. A nice couples getaway, nice quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice, cozy, safe place to stay

Came to visit friends in Oak island and stayed here. Close to everything, felt very safe and comfortable. Really only used it to sleep and shower. The shower is outside but I loved it. Hot and cold water right away, very roomy. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as pictured

Stayed for a 2 day fishing trip with friends. Was 4 minutes from the pier which was perfect. Very clean. Communication with host was awesome. Check in process was simple and easy. Was perfect for 3 fishermen who just wanted a place to stay overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Okish

I mean, it'll do. Nothing majorly wrong or fabulous about the place. Only part I really didn't enjoy was the only shower is outdoors and the bedroom window was blocked. A/C worked fine for the place and plenty of privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mark Wagaman

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We love living at the beach on Oak Island. It is a remarkable area with lots to do, or nothing to do at all without the commotion of places like Myrtle Beach. We do a lot of bike riding, walks with our dog, pickleball playing and just hanging out on the porch enjoying the view.

Why they chose this property

Our area is quite without the traffic near the tourist areas. Everything is very close and it is only a mile to the beach!

What makes this property unique

We love the way the apartment is tucked in under the main house. We have a nice sized front yard that is great for cornhole, etc. The outdoor shower is unique and maybe not for everyone but provides a great shower experience without being closed in a bathroom. The shower is enclosed so there is total privacy.

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