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Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head

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A two-story building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a wooden deck.
A pink two-story house with a balcony on the second floor, a covered front porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of houses in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a ceiling fan, and large windows.
A spacious living area with a large sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Mid-Level Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Mid-Level King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Mid-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mid-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mid-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Top-Level King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Mid-Level Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid-Level Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid-Level King Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top-Level King Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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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. Travelling with kids? Consider Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Nags Head Beach - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 16 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Chef - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid's Lair | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Nags Head Beach and Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Whalebone Junction and Jennette's Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We do girls trip every October and this house was absolutely perfect with the number of rooms, beach view and access, cleanliness, all the kitchen supplies. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review of "Mermaid's Lair." We are glad the girls trip went well and you all had a great time. Only one thing to do now - come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd year staying at the property. We have no complaints and will continue to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review of "Mermaid's Lair." We are so glad you found us through VRBO and that you keep coming back! We will be here ready for your next stay whenever you are.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have asked for better location. Short walk to beach. The view amazing. Accommodations for six adults one child, outstanding plenty of room for our group. Only flaws tiny motel bar soaps and mold in the grout in upstairs master bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review of "Mermaid's Lair." We are glad you found us through VRBO and had a great stay. Great pictures too. We regret the cleaning miss on the grout on the shower and have taken care of that matter. Please come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was conveniently located to everything. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2026
Thank you for your nice comments and your 5-Star review of "Mermaid's Lair." Please come back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and we enjoyed the close proximity to the beach. We also enjoyed the hot tub in February!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your 4-Star review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please let us know what we can do next time to earn that 5th star on your review. Please come back again to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visited this beautiful home in March. It was amazingly comfortable. The direct beach access was so easy for us. This home delivered the quiet getaway we were looking for in the off season.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your comments and your 5-Star review. It was our pleasure to have you stay with us at "Mermaid's Lair." So glad you had a relaxing stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at OBX

It was a great vacation to OBX and the house was exactly what we wanted, needed and viewed online.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2023
Joslyn, So great to read these comments, and we hope to serve you again soon at Outer Banks Blue!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, easy access to beach, very clean and spacious. Keycode did not work on arrival but host immediately fixed it over telephone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2026
Thank you Nikki. It is indeed a wonderful view from "Mermaid's Lair." We are so happy you enjoyed it. It was our pleasure to have you and we hope you will come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Ocean view from the living room. Hot tub in April was nice. House is dated but, as other reviews note, you see that in the listing. It was a great spot for our family spring break trip. Had an issue with the hot tub and management company sent someone next day and it was quickly fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2026
Thank you Gary for this 5-Star review of "Mermaid's Lair." We are glad you enjoyed your stay and you are right about the view! Please come back again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was fantastic. House is pretty dated, but the listing shows that. Overall we had a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so glad to hear you had a good experience overall and that you found the location to be "fantastic." We appreciate your honesty about the home's character. We always aim to represent our properties accurately in the listing, so we're happy to know you found it to be a true reflection of the home. We hope you made some wonderful memories and that you'll consider staying with us again on your next trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Prefect Beach Stay

We had the beach as our backyard and it couldn’t have been any better. We loved our stay at the Mermaid’s Lair and hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2025
Thank you Emily!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Plenty of bedrooms, everything was clean. Small bag of amenities on arrival. Key code didn’t work but a quick call to the office and they were able to fix it
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your comments and we apologize the code did not work on arrival. Glad we were able to get you in quickly so you could enjoy your stay. Please come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful, big, roomy, clean, each bedroom has access to a deck, the house sits on the beach so easy access! The kitchen is terrifically stocked with anything you may need.Great sunset views on the very top deck. All of us (a girls weekend) would come back to this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your 5-Star review. We are glad you enjoyed "Mermaid's Lair" and all it has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you and the girls back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring Break Stay 2025

The home is very nice, clean, and organized. Love the private access to the beach. We were not able to enjoy the pool (due to the season), but the hot tub was very nice and relaxing. We would definitely stay in this home again. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2025
Royal, Thank you for your comments. It sounds like you had a great time. Please let us know what we can do next time to earn 5-Stars. Please come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Fantastic place right on beach. My only minor complaint is that you have to purchase a lot of things you’d normally think would be included - dishwasher soap, garbage bags, toilet paper, etc. But we loved the location and the house was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2023
Brian, Thanks for your kind comment and we apologize for the misunderstanding on the arrival amenities. Outer Banks Blue is the only company on the Outer Banks that provides Beds made, and towels in place upon arrival with toilet paper on each bathroom roll, kitchen towels, dish rag, and dish detergent. We do not replenish the original supplies however and apologize that you thought we would have these items supplied throuhout your stay. Please come back and stay with us soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved Mermaids Lair

The house was perfect for our family of 13, very comfortable and great location. the pool and hot tub were great, everything worked well. No problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2022
Hi Kathy, thanks for the review! We're so glad to hear that the property was perfect for your family and that you were able to take advantage of some of the wonderful amenities. Thank you for choosing Blue, we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great winter getaway

The house was everything as advertised. Bedrooms were comfortable, kitchen was very well supplied, beach was easily accessible. We loved the roof deck where we watched sunrises and sunsets with our sons and grandchildren. Outer banks blue was very responsive to a couple of requests. We would definitely stay here again at Mermaids Lair.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2021
Thank you for staying with Outer Bank Blue. It warms our heart to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at Mermaid's Lair. We hope to see you again soon (and we want to earn that 5th star since something must of been lacking to remove a star).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach vacation

Love Mermaids Lair! Fully equipped. Private. Overlooks the dunes with unobstructed views of sunrise and ocean waves. Stairs and walking ramps put you right down to the beautiful beach. Perfect property for family fun. The surrounding area is upscale, safe and close to all stores and restaurants yet private.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2023
Susan, Mermaid's Lair loves you right back! Thanks for taking the time to give us your comments about your recent stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Outer Banks and staying with us at Outer Banks Blue!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit!

We had a great vacation!! The Air conditioner stopped one evening - and the emergency crew went above and beyond to get us window air units within an hour and a half. Very fast response and much appreciated. The next day the house air conditioner was fixed. We would stay there again if we go back to Nags Head in future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2020
We are so glad you had a great vacation at Mermaid's Lair. At Outer Banks Blue we strive to provide Blue Ribbon Customer Service to each and every guest. We hope to have you stay with us again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

Suited our group of women who’ve been friends for nearly 40 years. The location was not too far from grocery and fun shops. Great sidewalks for walking. Bedrooms could use new carpet, and a furniture refresh. There was a problem with ants, but the maintenance crew was very quick to supply ant traps. Unfortunately the wind was too strong to actually enjoy the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2023
Karla, We are sorry the weather was crummy during your recent stay. Wind, rain and fog are not a good combo at the beach. Glad to see you made the most of your stay and that you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and stay with us again soon at Outer Banks Blue.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious Home on the Beach

We had a group of 8 adults and we really enjoyed our stay in this very clean and spacious home right on the beach. There is a huge deck along the back of the home, a screened in porch with a picnic table on the side, a small deck on roof where you can see the ocean and the sound, and a deck amongst the dunes perfect for watching a sunrise. The kitchen was well appointed with dishes but there were no seasonings, not even salt and pepper so be prepared if you plan on cooking. There were three single use packets of automatic dishwashing detergent but no detergent for handwashing pots and pans.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2025
Natalie, Thanks for letting future guests know what to expect with this rental. We love this house and are glad you enjoyed it too. We also appreciate you giving us the opportunity to clarify that we provide a starter supply of paper towels, toilet paper and dishwashing detergent, but not an unlimited supply. Thanks for your patronage. Please come back again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great for everything but the incidentals

This is great property, 4.5 starts, except for 1 thing. The realtor/management company cheaps-out on incidentals, things like 1 bath set per person, 1 cheap toilet paper per, really cheap paper towels. For the nearly $1000/n in high season this is just unacceptable. The last thing you want to do after arriving on the beach is be worried about going to the store for clothes detergent to wash the 1 towels and wash cloth you're allocated.... doesn't matter they tell you ahead of time, it simply should not be assumed this is OK. When I'm paying more per night than a 5-star hotel, I expect 5-star hotel considerations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2021
Hi Joseph, I'm sorry you're unhappy with your experience because of what you received, even if it was what was promised. When you booked the property you knew this. It was clear. It's not fair that you got what you paid for and agreed to and then damage the reputation of this property with a negative review because you think you should have gotten more than what was agreed upon. Not only does this property not go for $1,000/night, ever, but it's not a fair comparison to a hotel. You're talking about $1,000/night, but you paid $60.40 per room per night. I've never encountered a 5 star hotel remotely near that price. We only have 3 star hotels, at best, in this area and they're more than triple that price per night per room. I know you said , "in high season," but for 2021 the highest rate this property for the entire year was just under $4000 per week which is roughly $115 per room per night. That's cheaper than the 1 star hotels we have on the Outer Banks. In the context of reviews, Sea Scape is a 5 star vacation rental. What I mean is, it is advertised clearly what is provided, both in description and photos, and it supplies both very well. The owner of this property has done a great job of trying to keep this property looking like it should. It's not advertised, nor priced like it is the newest of the new or the best of the best, but it is wonderful and families love it. I'm sorry you were disappointed with what you received even if it was what was promised. We wish you the best in locating your next 5 star vacation rental.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Everything you need, nothing you don't

We went to the beach for the beach, first and foremost, and that's what we got! The house was exactly as described and shown in pics, nothing extra special but everything that you need. I had no disappointments about it at all and would recommend it, even stay at it again myself!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
Johsua, Thank you for your comments. We appreciate the affirmation on this nice property. Maybe next time we can get 5-Stars!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mermaids Lair was amazing!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was a great size and a great location. The beach was so close and so pretty. We had a wonderful week making memories!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2023
Steffanie, Thanks for your review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

wedding weekend

Our daughter was married in Manteo. We housed the family for the weekend. Cottage was perfect for what we needed. very comfortable and plenty of room for everybody. loved being right on the beach. The only downfall was for the older folks. This cottage has a lot of steps. really great views of sunrise and sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2023
Tammy, Thanks for your review.
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