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

Nags Head, North Carolina
$357 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

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!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 600 Sq Ft (56 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Or Patio Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    Hair Dryer Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Bill C.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    Excellent cottage that is as good as advertised. Great location, very clean, and had everything we needed. We hope to stay again soon.

  • Kristi R.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    The cottage is in a wonderful location to enjoy the area and the host is very responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  • Chris T.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Location, location, location-the best! amenities more than sufficient, cleanliness outstanding, charming character, easy beach access. Definitely will be staying there again soon!

  • Glenn T.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    Beautiful courage and great location. Our second year staying here and we love it.

  • Kurt H.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    Great Vibe! Happy House!

  • Susan W.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    We loved our stay in this adorable, comfortable, and very clean cottage. It was everything we had hoped for, and then some. We appreciated the very short walk to the beach. Every communication with the host was exceptional. We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a lovely place to stay while at Outer Banks.

  • Jean R.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    The cottage was very comfortable and cozy! We enjoyed the porch every morning and evening. The outdoor shower was amazing! The sunrises were beautiful each morning! We loved are stay in this adorable cottage!

  • MICHAEL O.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    The home was very clean, and close to the beach. We enjoyed the central location to grocery stores and to decent restaurants. It was a short walk to Jockey’s Ridge State Park, a popular place to take pictures on the sand dunes. Cindy did a nice job decorating the house and it was very comfortable for my wife and I. If we return to the Nags Head we would be interested in staying here again.

  • Gabriel H.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    We loved our stay. Spent lots of time on the beach and meeting the surrounding outer banks enjoyers. Lovely cottage with great AC.

  • Tiffany P.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    Another great trip to the mermaids tale. Loved all of it…house, location, decor, cleanliness, and Cindy.Thanks again!

  • Tom M.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Everything about this property was perfect. Location, layout, communication. We loved the porch and the outdoor shower. We also loved the beds, and I know a few reviewers didn’t. But we thought they were great. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Chrissy K.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Very cute and clean its also close to the beach!

  • Andrew S.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    We love this place as our annual get-away!

  • sharon f.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Had fun

  • Glenn T.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    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.

  • Tracy K.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    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.

  • Gregory Y.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    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

  • Brittany M.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    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.

  • Tiffany P.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    This house was very thing we needed! Loved everything about it. Great location, decor, and simple amenities. We will stay there again

  • Kerianne P.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    We absolutely loved our stay. The house was perfect. We will definitely be back.

  • Greg W.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    My wife and I absolutely loved this cottage!

  • Jill P.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 27, 2024

    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.

  • Cathleen B.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    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.

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