New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.
Prepare to be charmed by this inviting dog- and family-friendly cottage, just a few minutes' walk from the beach, shopping, dining, and other attractions. Mini-golf, Fort Macon State Park, golf courses, and the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores are all an easy drive away.
At home, start the day with coffee on your cozy front patio, then step inside to make some breakfast in the full kitchen. Throughout the home, you'll find coastal decor and lots of space to spread out, including a fully enclosed sunroom, a living room, and a family room with a TV and comfy leather furnishings. After a day on the sand, relax at home in the central AC while you pop in a DVD or watch some free cable. Use the WiFi to upload the day's pics to social media, then host a family cookout on the gas grill. Drift off to sleep in either well-appointed bedroom - another dreamy beach day awaits tomorrow.
All reservations are offered to purchase travel insurance for an additional 7.75% of your rent and taxes. Please refer to the rental agreement you will be signing to accept or decline this coverage as your refund in the time of cancellation will be dependent on your acceptance in most situations. All guests must sign and return a rental agreement before reservations are confirmed. Payment for travel insurance, if accepted, will be processed upon receipt of this signed agreement.
Standard cancellation policy is: CANCELLATION POLICY and SUBSTITUTIONS - Any changes, including changing dates, switching of properties, or complete cancellations will invoke the cancellation policy. Agent recommends all Renters purchase travel insurance offered at time of booking to protect them in the event of an unexpected event affecting their vacation. Agent cannot offer future credits or immediate refunds for unexpected cancellations due to emergencies regardless of the situation, including but not limited to weather events and acts of God, unexpected illnesses, injury or death, changing of plans, or job loss. Please do not ask. All cancellations are subject to a fifty dollar ($50.00) cancellation fee. Cancellations must be submitted to Agent in writing (email is acceptable). In the event of cancellation, no refund of monies paid will be made unless the Property is re-rented for the same price and time period of this original vacation rental agreement. If the Property is re-rented for a lesser price or time period, the original Tenant will receive a refund for the difference between the originally agreed upon rental amount and the rebooked rental amount as Owner is entitled to receive the full amount of the original rental agreement. Agent will make every effort to re-rent the Property at the full amount. Tenant acknowledges that Agent has full discretion on negotiating rental rates in an effort to get the Property re-rented and make the Owner whole, while also attempting to get the Tenant the highest refund possible.
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Property # 4909495vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Atlantic Beach
Located in Atlantic Beach, this cottage is by the sea. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Coral Bay Shopping Center and Morehead Plaza Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big Rock Stadium or Cougar Stadium.
Circle Regional Beach Access - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Coral Bay Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Anchorage Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Havelock Station - 28 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Lowes Foods - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 4 min drive
Mug Shot Lounge - 3 min drive
Circle K - 14 min walk
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Mermaid Cove: Minutes to beach pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Mermaid Cove: Minutes to beach?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mermaid Cove: Minutes to beach on 30 Aug 2026 start from £228, 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 at Mermaid Cove: Minutes to beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mermaid Cove: Minutes to beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mermaid Cove: Minutes to beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mermaid Cove: Minutes to beach located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal Coast Beaches, Circle Regional Beach Access and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail. Coral Bay Shopping Center and Anchorage Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house was perfect for our family of 4 for a quick getaway.
Patricia Ulm U.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Heather H.
4 Aug 2025
Family vacation
We loved how cozy the house was. Short walking distance to the beach was so nice. Very close to shopping centers and restaurants too. We all had a wonderful time!
Heather H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Randy E.
22 Jun 2024
Nice place to stay
Property was very clean. Good location with easy walk to the beach.
Cozy house, good location. Plenty of room for 2 adults and 2 teens and a furry companion. Around a 3 minute walk to the beach, 1 minute walk to a good seafood restaurant. Family definitely enjoyed the stay, would recommend.
Very close to the beach and eateries. Cozy inside.
Lois W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H.
4 Aug 2024
Great place!
This was exactly as described! Everything in the house was nice. Convenient location and easy walk to the beach, shopping and food. Very centrally located so quick drive to anywhere we wanted to go!
Nancy H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
26 Apr 2024
Sweet & Cozy Beachy Cottage
My husband & I really enjoyed this cottage… it was clean & we had everything we needed. Easy walk to the beach. The neighborhood was quaint & we would love to return with the kids this summer!
Loved the location of the cute, quaint cottage, as it was close to the beach and other things in AB. It had plenty of space for just the two of us, with lots of windows to let the sun in.
Check in was easy and the management staff were very responsive.
Patti O.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Nancy R.
4 Dec 2023
A true, homey cottage!
I loved having no stairs, being in a neighborhood where we could easily walk to the beach. It’s very close to everything.
Nancy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy B.
12 Nov 2023
Fun cottage for small group.
Cottage was perfect for 2 with plenty of room. Small closed in part of the yard was wonderful for sitting outside and made it easy for the dogs to get off leash
Wendy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy B.
18 Oct 2024
Perfect cozy vacation cottage.
This is the perfect spot for a relaxing fall beach trip. Quiet neighborhood only 3 blocks away from the ocean and nice clean cottage. The small outdoor fenced area was nice to sit out in and my dogs loved it. This is the second time we've stayed here and the new furniture layout only made it better. I'd recommend this to any couple or smallish family .
Great location, tv's in both bedrooms and one in family room. Easy walk to beach, even my 70 year old wife with back issues was able to walk to beach. Real good time
This was a wonderfully renovated and well equipped spot. Plenty of room for the two of us and our dog. Room for more if needed. We very much enjoyed our stay, would book this location again. The walk to the beach was fast and easy!!!!
Julie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Brooke T.
14 Apr 2024
Cute Cottage
We loved the location! Walking distance to beach, shops and food. The neighborhood was quiet as well. I wish they hadn't advertised having a grill though b/c we weren't able to use it due to how nasty it was. Overall a cute and comfortable place for 6 people!
Brooke T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Brooke. We are so glad that you had a wonderful time at our beautiful home. We appreciate you letting us know there is room for improvement, and we will pass your comments regarding the grill on to our local operations manager for consideration. We hope to have another chance to impress you in the future.
Previously owned 2 houses closer to ocean a few streets away. Love this area. This house was absolutely amazing. EVERYTHING you needed, not one single spot of unused space. Extremely clean. Great price. Wonderful location.
Martin H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Trenton J.
1 Aug 2025
Great location
The biggest plus to this place was the location, not to far from beach, shops, etc, house was clean, but had crickets inside and out, could hear them all night long also, main bed was kinda hard, furniture could be updated. There was no toaster either. Lawn care company had blowed grass all over our car also, Otherwise was a nice house to stay for a couple days and would book again if the price is good.
Trenton J.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Trenton! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the convenient location close to the beach and shops, and that the house was clean for your stay.
We also want to acknowledge your concerns about the crickets inside and outside the home, the firmness of the main bed, the furniture needing updates, and the lawn care company blowing grass onto your car. We sincerely apologize for any discomfort or inconvenience these issues caused. Please know that we have forwarded your comments to our local team, and they will be addressing these concerns to improve the experience for future guests.
Regarding the toaster, this home does not provide one, and we apologize if that was an inconvenience during your stay.
We appreciate your honest feedback and would love to welcome you back for another stay. We hope to offer you an even better experience next time, especially if the price is right!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mary N.
28 Oct 2024
Vintage vibes
The house was very clean and smelled clean; couldn't tell it was pet friendly based on smell. It's an older home that's been updated and upgraded in areas. It has vintage features without being creepy. Close walk to beach in a nice neighborhood. Also, quiet considering how close it is to the main road.