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Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best!

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Beach nearby
TV
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best!

The Tale of A Mermaid is located on Beach Road in Nags Head across from the Nags Head Fishing Pier with great beach access. Amenities include: HVAC, YOu TubeTV, WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, front porch, screened porch, back deck, outdoor shower w/ hot & cold water, washer & dryer, charcoal grill, picnic table & outside seating. Bathroom has walk-in shower (no bath tub)

Please note: Linens are NOT provided. You will need to bring or rent your sheets, pillowcases & towels.

***You will need to provide your paper products: paper towels & toilet tissue***

Address: 3404 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959

***Sorry, pets are NOT allowed***


Tale Of A Mermaid is centrally located. Steps from the ocean, walking distance to fishing pier, restaurants & bars, seafood market, souvenier shop, flower shop and more. A short walk to Jockey's Ridge State Park...watching the sunset from atop this amazing sand dune is a must!
Our customers tell us they enjoy this cottage's beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer and balcony or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Fishing Pier
Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Nags Head cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Cindy Thornsvard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Circa 1953 Beach Cottage...this is 'old School' Beach It's Best
Circa 1953 Beach Cottage...this is 'old School' Beach It's Best

Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 254 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
This was the perfect little cottage for me and my wife. Had everything we needed and easy access to the beach. The screened in porch was great for morning coffee.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
The Mermaids tail cottage was perfect for our girls weekend/Jeep trip. Cottage had a great location across from the beach and had everything we needed. Host was great to communicate with and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Host was communicative and accommodating. The place was clean, had a great beach feel, and was in a nice central location. We loved the screened in porch for having a cocktails, coffee, hanging out, and even a quick nap in the chair! (Also, no mosquitos!) Located next to an ice cream shop was an added bonus. The place also had a nice back yard for our kid to play and had a turnaround so entering and leaving the property was easy/convenient. We would 100% stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience for our honeymoon!
We loved this cottage! It was perfect for the two of us and the location was amazing. Right next to the fishing pier and easy access to the beach. The cottage decor was adorable and it was so clean! We also loved the screened in porch. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great destination!
This house was very thing we needed! Loved everything about it. Great location, decor, and simple amenities. We will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerianne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best mother daughter trip
We absolutely loved our stay. The house was perfect. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Cottage
My wife and I absolutely loved this cottage!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill P., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid Cottage fun
I loved this small cottage. So perfectly decorated with comfy beds. The outside porch was a nice place to relax, too. For older adults, we needed to know about the step up to the bedrooms. Also, directions to using the TV control would have helped. Overall a convenient place to stay in Nags Head. We loved our short walks to the pier.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary weekend
Our hostess was totally awesome. We arrived a few hous early and she let us check in right away. The house was impeccable. Everything we expected and more. The location was great, right in the middle of fun beach activity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage, good location to activities and beach.
Well kept, clean, comfortable for two people.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. The location and amenities were just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved The Little Mermaid
Perfect getaway for my mom and I! Such a charmer ~ great decor and so clean!! We especially enjoyed the screened in porch for coffee in the am or wine in the evening. We never even used the living room! Our weather was perfect ~ caught a gorgeous sunrise and dinner on the sound at sunset. Beach access was across the street, but we chose to drive a couple of blocks for a zero step entry over the dunes. Thank you, Cindy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynn s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun at the outter banks
Peaceful stay in the cottage you can be as busy as you want or take time to enjoy your surroundings. Very near good places to eat and across from the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Beach House
Cute bungalow house across the street from the ocean. Pier across the street along with Pier House Restaurant. Jockey Ridge within walking distance. Stayed with my sister and we had plenty of room. Full kitchen had everything we needed. Plenty of room for parking. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always the best!
We love this beautiful property. We've stayed here 4 years in a row and plan to come back next year. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet and perfect
This little gem of a cottage was perfect for the two of us. Had my daughter and her husband come, I think we might have felt it cramped. What everyone says about this cottage is true. The photos represent the cute and adorable nature of it. Although you have to cross the beach road to get to the ocean, for the two weeks we stayed there, that was NEVER difficult or dangerous. Cars generally are going slowly and seem to be used to looking out for pedestrians and STOP for them. Also, the Surfin’ Spoon next door is delightful. Just a family crowd. Never noisy or rowdy. Happy people, getting frozen yogurt on the front porch or in the front yard, and then they leave. We brought a sheet to hang on the clothesline for privacy, as someone had suggested, but we took it down. It cut down on the breeze, and we realized we LIKED seeing the Surfin’ Spoon crowd and they didn’t seem to notice us at all. Didn’t hear them after bedtime, either. The cottage lacks nothing. I’m pretty critical and all I missed was a vegetable peeler and a tea kettle. HA!! I would go back if just the two of us go again. I loved taking care of it. Very homey and comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, clean beach cottage with great location
This was our second time staying at the Mermaid's Tail with our two girls, and both times we have had a wonderful time. The cottage is cozy and clean, the owner is great with communication, and the location is great. There are two public beach entrances a short walk away and our girls love being able to walk to Surfin Spoon right next door. We also love the outdoor shower! And there are so many activities nearby. We look forward to coming again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
July Vacation
The property was very cute, great location, and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
We have stayed at this property before, and it did not disappoint. The location is perfect and the cottage is great for a small family. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Long Weekend
Easy to get to beach and nearby restaurants/bars. Showered in the outdoor shower and grilled after the beach every day. Wonderful, relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Mermaid
Cute remodeled beach bungalow! Perfect for our small family of 3. We enjoyed hanging out on the side porch after a day at the beach and walking next door for fro yo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lovely and homey. Close to beach and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific property
The cottage was absolutely spotless and location was very close to the beach access. Very safe and quiet area with great off street parking.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a couples getaway
The cottage was perfect!!! It looked exactly like the pics online, it was very clean, the couch was super comfy & I was impressed with the bathroom!!! The shower felt amazing. And the beds were very comfortable!!! This cottage exceeded my expectations !!! Beach access is literally across the street, and the parking area behind the cottage was nice & roomy. I loved the screened in porch. I would love to stay here again on my next trip!! The property manager was very easy to talk with, she texted with me to make sure everything was ok. The location is exceptional, right next for is a wonderful ice cream shoppe, and you are only one mile from amazing dinner spot, Tortugas Lie!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very quaint cabin close to beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023