The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf
17 min walk
Glazin' Go-Nuts
2 min drive
China King
7 min walk
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
25 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Great location. Charming 2 bedroom, 3 blocks from Ocean in Kill Devil Hills. Plenty of parking. Walking distance to food, shopping and movies. Dead end road and pet friendly. Well stocked kitchen. Huge wooded back yard. large hot/cold enclosed outdoor shower. Queen beds in both bedrooms with bunk beds also. Wifi provided, Smart TV. Central A/C. Gas grill and picnic table. Bike trails to Wright Brothers Monument, fishing pier, cinema, shopping and food so close by. It's perfect for your boats or outdoor gear. Located close to public boat ramp in quiet family friendly neighborhood, removed from the traffic yet right in the middle of town. WiFi provided. Perfect for yoga retreat with private wooded backyard covered with live oak trees. Paddleboard classes or rental available. Pet Friendly.
Homeowners have lived on the Outer Banks since 1975. We invite you to come and explore the Outer Banks like never before and we encourage you to go off the beaten path.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Outer Banks Beaches. Features include a water park. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, dryer and patio
Splash around at the water park
13 minutes on foot from Outer Banks Beaches and a 2-minute drive from Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf

The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Rose Hudgins

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers

Ski

Close to skiing

Internet

Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina

Things to do

Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 3 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ New Listing ~ Pet Friendly

Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly Kill Devil Hills

Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly

Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly Kill Devil Hills

Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly

Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly House

The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Wanda C.

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Private & Wonderful

Wonderful cottage at the end of a private street. Dog friendly and centrally located to everything. Enjoyed our vacation here. Very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and near everthing

This place was great! We were tucked at the end of the street with only 1 neighbor. But so close to the beach and the grocery store and Duck Donuts!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

K K.

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

'The Mermaids Purse Cottage' was exactly what we needed! My 5 and 6 year old nieces were beside themselves with all the mermaid decor. The underside of the house was such a cool addition. Loved the outside shower and game closet. House was very clean. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter S., Richmond, VA

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun

Our family enjoyed our stay in OBX. The house was clean with plenty of cookie supplies, nice space under the house. Lots of towels provided by Rose which was great as the house does not have a washer and dryer. Rose was very helpful and quick to make a small repair on the outdoor shower.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great time - lovely home. Glad we booked this trip.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer E., NJ

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

first visit

Helpful host and lovely area!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

25 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Great place to stay with our little family! Its so hard to find a vacation home that also allows 2 large dogs so this place was perfect! Just off the main highway, but in a nice secluded area. Had all the amenities you could think, especially in the kitchen. The outdoor area was a perfect hang out spot for everyone! Rose checked in a few times to see if we needed anything and gave us plenty of information about things to do and places to go. Thank you so much, we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin P.

20 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved loved LOVED

We stayed with my husband, 2 kids (ages 7 & 10) our dogs and myself. It was such a lovely, quaint house. We enjoyed the outdoor shower and area underneath the house very much! Loved that it was on a dead end and it offered a little more privacy. The house was perfect and everything we needed for our family vacay! Rose was very easy and accommodating! Thank you Rose!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

14 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Mermaid Cottage

Perfect place for us, had all we needed and more; nautical deco that i wantrd to copy. Quiet neighborhood. Rose was a great host and gave us great recommendations for everything we asked. She's a long time local so she's in the know. Comfortable bed. If we return to OBX this is our go to place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun and Relaxing!

Our family had such a special vacation here. Rose was very welcoming and accommodating! There is crosswalks to walk to the beach which worked out really well for us. Grocery close by and teens had freedom to walk to duck donuts and shopping. The place was clean and cozy…great AC for the heat! Loved under the deck and a nice quiet neighborhood. We would love to return here! Thank you Rose!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best Vacation Ever!

Wonderful , Wonderful place ! Cozy and charming! We had everything we needed in this beautiful cottage. The hostess was so kind to think through every single detail. It is so well decorated , with great taste. Space is so well organized, kitchen has everything you need and want for cooking. Every thing you need for the vacation at the beach , you get in this place. Very accommodating for two kids ( 2 years old and under) . Rose is a wonderful hostess! We would love to come if we can .

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunnie F.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach Cottage

Second stay at Rose’s beach cottage and we got to meet Rose, she’s absolutely wonderful and a great host. Great location, private backyard, always very clean, and super close to the beach. Lovely place to stay with the furbabies, We look forward to coming back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale M., Fulton, NY

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niekon n.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Mermaid's Purse bday & proposal

due to length of stay, most OBX rentals required a week long stay... thankfully we came across this location that didn't. Rose was accommodating and maintained great communication with me in the week leading up to check-in. What initially was just meant to be a weekend spent with friends for my birthday turned into a proposal with my now fiancée. Everything was perfect for this to happen and would not have been possible without the cute cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollie D.

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

It was perfect for our family and very close to everything. We had a wonderful time. Rose was very nice and helpful. Definitely would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

12 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT Home Away From Home!

This adorable little cottage was perfect for our family! It was nicely updated, clean and very well stocked with linens. With five of us we never ran out of towels. We have three boys, 17, 16 and 9. We had plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy their time while we were there. It's a very short walk to the beach with a shortcut path in the front yard. If you choose to drive to the beach, there are beach access parking areas just down the street. Grocery store, gas station, retail stores and most importantly DUCK DOUGHNUTS are right next door. I cooked several meals during our stay and the kitchen is well stocked. There is also a gas grill and we used that. If there is anything you find you need that isn't there, Wayne and Rose will do their best to accommodate you. We handlined for crabs one afternoon. Wayne gave us directions to the best spot to catch crabs and while we were out he brought over his propane tank, cooker stand and steamer pot for us to use. Dinner was delicious that night! My older boys loved the outdoor shower and I loved less sand to clean up. There are lots of puzzles, board games and yard games for the kids to entertain themselves with on rainy afternoons. The Wifi is teenager approved as well. The listing says no TV, but they do have one with streaming services on it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

1 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

This little cottage was perfect for our family of four plus our fur baby.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

21 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable home base

The Mermaids purse was a comfortable home base for us to stay on our trip to the outer banks. The beds were comfortable and The house was well equipped with what we needed to make meals for the family. We are used to sitting at a table together, our three boys were able to sit at the counter bar to eat. A couple of kitchen chairs would have been helpful for my husband and I to sit at the small table. The location felt private and was close to the beach and other sights we were interested in visiting. There was noise from the main road and car wash early in the mornings. Rose was welcoming and gave us lots of helpful insider information for parking and things to do. She provided toys and boogie boards for the kids to use at the beach. She also left a basket of snacks and goodies for us to enjoy. Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Mermaids Purse.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

The mermaids purse was a cute little cottage perfect for a couple to get away from all the things! Met my expectations and served us well for the week.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina O.

16 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

House was clean and in a good location. Rose was a great host!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E., Liberty, NC

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Rose was quick to respond to any questions or requests that we had. She and her husband came by during our stay and were both very nice people. This house was very clean and the beds/pillows were super comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

This place was perfect for our family and dogs! We loved that it was at the end of the road against trees for taking the dogs out. The house was comfortable and setup nicely! We found everything we needed in the house. We loved how it was close to everything and the neighborhood was quiet. Rose is a sweetheart and welcomed us with cookies and fresh eggs from her chickens! We will definitely try to book here again in the future 😀

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan K.

31 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Mermaid's Purse Cottage

A wonderful property. Clean and charming. Communication with the owner was excellent as well.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnie L., Pembroke

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

It was great

Home was nice, great location. Bed slept nice, which is important to me. Host was very nice, she answered all our questions before we got there. Home was nicely stocked with all the necessities. Hopefully we can go back same time next year ☺️

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022