Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included!

Carolina Beach, North Carolina
$289 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

**Due to our security locks, we do not have the option for early check in OR late check outs**

Make sure to download the VRBO APP on your phone! You Will Need it for Access information!

The Property address and your Access Code will be provided from VRBO (3) days before check in as well as visible and available in the VRBO APP and the Welcome / Hospitality Guide.

Relax at the Barefoot Mermaid, a 3BR 2BA cottage retreat half a mile from the beach and only one mile from Carolina Beach’s best dining, recreation, and entertainment. Restaurants for every taste. An old-fashioned Boardwalk with a Ferris wheel and amusement rides. Fireworks on the beach every Thursday. Free live music on Fridays. Lake Park, with a Saturday Farmers’ Market and free outdoor movies on Sundays. All within one mile of this beach hideaway. The Island Greenway, a 1.2-mile biking/walking path is a block from the house. Another block over is Mike Chappell Park, with tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, a skate park, and playground. A short drive away, visit the NC Aquarium, Ft. Fisher, Carolina Beach State Park, and the Kure Beach Pier for fishing and sightseeing.

**Bring your own Beach towels**

Back at the house, settle into the cozy vintage-inspired living room.
Free WiFi keeps you connected, and the Smart TV lets you log into your favorite streaming services.
In the mood for tunes
Connect your device to the stereo speakers with sub-woofer. Central A/C plus 5 ceiling fans will keep you cool.

Prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen, with full-size stove, oven, and refrigerator (w/ice-maker and filtered water), dishwasher, microwave, 2 coffee makers (drip and pod), convection toaster oven, crock pot, blender, dishware, cookware, and utensils. Serve in the light-filled dining area or at the kitchen counter. Out back, there’s a picnic table with umbrella, and a covered porch with rockers that are the perfect place to sit and listen for the ocean in the quiet of the evening.

You have three bedrooms to choose from: Queen (w/shower bath), Queen (w/Smart TV), and Twin with easy-to-use trundle (sleeps 2).
The second bathroom has a tub/shower.
There is also a full-size washer/dryer.

The Barefoot Mermaid is your beach retreat—tucked out of the way, yet just minutes from the best Carolina Beach has to offer.
Cottage-style one-story living—no stilts, just three steps up to the entrance. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, the cottage provides off-street parking for two or three vehicles, depending on size.

Bring your own beach towels, chairs, boogie boards, paddle-boards, surfboards, kayaks, bikes, etc., and get ready to make some memories!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 969 Sq Ft (90 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jonathan H.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    Amazing! We highly recommend this lovely house and would stay again in a heartbeat. Excellent property management team who care deeply about the experience.

  • Tara Joy L.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Clean property, nice location

  • Michael P.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    We had a good experience.

  • Miss A.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    This proprty is very dirty. The front door is almost impossible to lock. The beds are soooo uncomfortable. They make you clean dishes that were dirty when you took them out. No coffee or soap, shampoo, conditioner provided. Toilet runs constantly and sprays at you when you flush it.

  • Gabrielle G.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    The perfect place that my boyfriend & I & 3 of our friends stayed at! This was our second year in Carolina Beach, we love it! The place was super clean, super spacious, huge bedrooms, large backyard & we all LOVED the back patio! Super easy access to all the amazing restaurants near by (5 min or less drive to most of them) Definitely would recommend/ stay here again!

  • Emily J.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    This is the perfect quintessential beach cottage. It’s beautifully decorated for the laid back beach vibes. Our family has children from middle school to pre-k ranges, and everyone was happy. It’s a quick 10-15 minute walk to the beach, and with the younger ones, bringing a wagon is helpful. The location is close enough to the boardwalk and shops to enjoy in the evening, but it’s far enough away to not be bothered on the busy July 4th holiday with noise. Everything was completely and thoughtfully communicated by the owner, and my family could not be happier with our stay. Thank you so much!

  • Kimberly B.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    This beach cottage is in a quiet neighborhood. It has everything you need for your stay. The beds are very comfortable, nice porches and a big backyard. It is a short, easy walk to the beach. It was just 2 adult friends but I plan to bring my husband and 4 kids to stay here, it’s a perfect little spot!

  • AmberLynn P.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    We traveled from Iowa for end of school year celebrations and time with family. The house was the perfect size for the two of us sisters and a great location for the family to meet up before adventures to the beach and other places around town. The back porch was excellent for reading in the mornings, bird watching, and the yard was a beautiful place to hang out when the family brought over corn hole and pizza. The only drawback is the very small driveway. But great communication from owners!

  • daniel m.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    The home was perfect, and matched the photos. Location was great. We would definitely stay here again. Well worth it.

  • James B.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Everything stated about this was exactly true! It was close, quiet and loved the screened in porch for late night chats. The home was clean and everything worked as designed. The communication with agent, excellent! No recommendations for improvement. We were on the move so not a lot of time actually spent there. Was able to store our E bikes in the front screened porch area. I would definitely rent this property again!! Close to eating and drinking places along with a neat bike/walking trail very near.Quiet at night as well!

  • Daphne L.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    We had the perfect stay at this beautiful little house. Beautifully decorated. Very quiet. We had everything we needed. Plenty of space but also cozy. Easily walkable to the beach and restaurants and bars. Will definitely be back!

  • Rachel M. H.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    Perfect location for our family vacation. Property was clean and exactly as advertised. Had all the amenities we needed and was just a 10 min walk from the ocean. Back porch was ideal for morning coffee!

  • Autumn T.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    My husband and I stayed here for a birthday trip with some family and it was excellent. Not too far from the beach to walk and in a great neighborhood! Will definitely be coming back!

  • Gabe L.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    Not in the middle of the business, but easy in and easy out location close to everything you do at CB!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$289+
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