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Features
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PETS
1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only -
BEACH
Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach -
DINING
Dining Table -
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
4 Bedrooms -
GENERAL
Unit Size: 1753 Sq Ft (163 Sq M) -
KITCHEN
Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities 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
Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture -
BATHROOMS
2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper -
LANGS SPOKEN
English French -
THINGS TO DO
Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby -
ENTERTAINMENT
Books Games Smart TV -
LIVING SPACES
Dining Room Fireplace -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Air Conditioning Heating -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Stair Gate Travel Crib -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Ocean On The Waterfront -
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES
Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service -
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
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Carl T.
Submitted Apr 6, 2026
Stayed Apr 1, 2026Wonderful location and home! Very friendly and communicative owner throughout our stay. Would absolutely recommend a visit to this awesome oceanfront home!
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Elizabeth H.
Submitted Mar 31, 2026
Stayed Mar 27, 2026Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The host was exceptional—so helpful, responsive, and made everything feel easy from start to finish. The home itself is beautifully updated and truly felt like a home away from home.We especially loved the gorgeous sunrises and the perfect ocean view from the upper balcony—such a peaceful way to start each day. It was very family-friendly, and our girls had the best time playing games and just being together. As a mom, I really cherished sipping my coffee while taking in that amazing view.We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would love to come back!
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Kathy and Pieter E.
Submitted Sep 22, 2025
Stayed Sep 8, 2025This is definitely a top tier Nags Head rental. It is really well maintained, clean, bright and pleasant inside. Super family room and spacious kitchen area with high quality appliances, great dishes, cookware, etc. Gigantic TV in family area. You can sit out on the deck and listen to the ocean waves. From the MBDR on the top floor has its own deck that looks over the dunes to see the beach and ocean. We did not want to walk over the dunes to the beach so we walked 1 house over to the public walkway. We could fit 4 cars in the driveway. One of the nicest rentals we have had in the OBX. Excellent communications from Nadine
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Valerie N.
Submitted Aug 29, 2025
Stayed Aug 9, 2025We loved our stay at Mermaid's Grotto! The house was perfect for our family of 5. Everything was so beautifully decorated and so well stocked. It was close to shops and restaurants and many things to do, but also away from it all in the beauty of the south of Nags Head. Really the best of both worlds.Nadine was an amazing host. She was great to work with and very easy to communicate with. All the thoughtful details of the rental were noticed and appreciated. The only negative thing I have to say is I wish there was a larger entryway into the house to get sand off and leave items before transitioning into the living room and house. It was tight and made it tricky to enter from the beach sandy.But overall it was an amazing experience! We would go again.
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Matt D.
Submitted Aug 5, 2025
Stayed Jul 26, 2025Fantastic property. The house was well maintained and beautifully decorated. The location is perfect- right on the beach dunes, just steps from the beach. Nadine is a fabulous host, extremely responsive. I would highly recommend the property.
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Kevin G.
Submitted Jul 31, 2025
Stayed Jul 19, 2025What an amazing home! The location, decor, cleanliness, fully stocked kitchen, ocean/beach front, and quiet location make this a 5 Star destination. Just a short drive to Fish Heads restaurant and another 5 or so minutes to all shopping, restaurants, and entertainment Nags Head has to offer. The sunrises are something not to be missed from the primary suites balcony. Just a great way to start the day. You may find bigger, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a home that checks as many boxes as the Mermaids Grotto.
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Eric M.
Submitted Jul 19, 2025
Stayed Jul 12, 2025Very nice place, great location, and responsive host!
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Joshua B.
Submitted Jun 30, 2025
Stayed Jun 14, 2025Nadine's property is in the perfect location...right by the beach and in a bit quieter part of the Outer Banks. Exactly what our family of 6 was hoping for. We'd definitely stay here again!Some things not in other reviews / photos that might be helpful:- The kitchen is VERY well stocked with pots, pans, utensils. The stove / oven is gas. The electric grill on the patio works better than you'd think!- If you want a beach fire, get a permit. Easy to find online and available after 5:30pm if little wind.- Reserve your linens (sheets, towels, etc.) in advance!- No restaurants or other things within reasonable walking distance - just the beach! Plenty of good restaurants and grocery stores within a 15min easy drive. - Nadine is VERY responsive. Don't hesitate to message her.- There is a beach access point about 30 yards from the house. Don't run over the dunes, no matter how tempting :) - The house has plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, etc. We didn't do it, but you may want to look at also renting (or buying a cheap) larger sun shade. - Sunrises from the top balcony were the best!
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Jeanee L.
Submitted May 23, 2025
Stayed May 16, 2025We visited this home for a four day golf and fishing trip! It was wonderfully decorated, clean, and the perfect set-up with the private upper bedroom within the upper loft area and the three other bedrooms (all good sizes) included one with bunk beds together for a larger group. The owner was very accommodating and a great communicator. Nags Head Golf Links was close by and a beautiful course with insanely amazing views of the water! I would suggest to any families or adults on an excursion that they rent this exquisite home, we also look forward to coming back...soon!
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Mandana N.
Submitted Apr 20, 2025
Stayed Apr 17, 2025We loved our stay at this beautiful place. In front of the beach with an amazing view. Perfect for families.
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MICHAEL B.
Submitted Sep 25, 2024
Stayed Sep 9, 2024The house design, layout, and care in details and proximity to beach were all great! We especially loved the children books, watering color paint books, and the sea shell poster under the kitchen table to match our sea shells to. We were also big fans of the Captain Stumpy the Pirate Cat books and ended up buying our own from the Manteo bookstore. Overall a big hit with our daughter. Thank you for a lovely stay
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Lindsey K.
Submitted Sep 5, 2024
Stayed Aug 28, 2024The Mermaids Grotto was a beautiful home perfect for our family vacation!
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Jennifer H.
Submitted Aug 10, 2024
Stayed Aug 3, 2024Interior design was spectacular! Ocean view was more of a sand dune.
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RICHARD D.
Submitted Jul 31, 2024
Stayed Jul 20, 2024Extremely clean and well equipped. Great location
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Brandy W.
Submitted Jul 23, 2024
Stayed Jul 13, 2024The Mermaid’s Grotto is in a perfect location. Very easy access to the beach and lots of space to spread out on the beach. The decor of the house is fabulous and the communication with the owner was easy and quick. We would definitely recommend this beach house to family and friends and hope to return.