Oceanfront, Outer Banks, Rodanthe, Pet-Friendly

Rodanthe, North Carolina
$721 avg/night
Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Mermaid's Dream is just steps away from the sandy beach. One of our favorite things is sitting on the deck watching the dolphins (yes, we see them just about every day) and, of course, the wonderful sunrises and sunsets.

Bed linens will be furnished. Mermaid's Dream encompasses a reversed house plan which is very common to many homes along the Outer Banks. This simply means that the living area, ie, kitchen, dining, and living room are located on the highest level.

Our second floor level of Mermaid's Dream includes a very large living area (great for entertaining) with flat-screen TV and DVD player. A large sectional couch and two chairs face the two 8' sliders for a magnificent view of the ocean. The dining area, open to the living area and kitchen, has seating for eight plus 3 seats at the island. The modern kitchen has all the cooking needs should one decide never to venture out to any of the great restaurants in the area. A coffee station with a Keurig coffee maker and a traditional drip coffee maker is right off the kitchen for your convenience. There is a king bedroom upstairs with a connecting bath and shower that has its own slider to the outside oceanfront deck. A flat-screen TV and DVD are also in this bedroom.

Three of our bedrooms are downstairs, the master has a king bed with a large bathroom with a separate shower and jacuzzi tub. The slider leads to a covered deck that is virtually on top of the ocean. This bedroom has a flat-screen TV and DVD. Another bedroom downstairs, very spacious with a king bed, has a large window and a slider to a covered deck overlooking the ocean. This bed and breakfast style bedroom has a flat-screen TV and DVD. The third bedroom has two king beds. This bedroom has two windows; one with a view of the ocean, the other a view of the sound in the distance. This bedroom also has a flat-screen TV and DVD. This bedroom and the second bedroom share a full bathroom. Also, downstairs is a nice welcoming foyer and a full washer and dryer. Outdoor shower with hot and cold water. While staying in Mermaid's Dream, exploring is a must. Hatteras Island is simply the most beautiful place on earth - where the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound are separated by a thin, fragile slice of land. Hatteras Lighthouse, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, small villages of Avon, Buxton, Waves, Frisco, and Salvo are all within a short drive. Traveling the length of the Hatteras Island on the lovely Outer Banks of North Carolina is a coastal bike trail that’s as dreamy as it sounds. Running along the seashore, views of the bay and ocean greet you at every turn. You’ll want to take the whole family along to explore this famous island that offers stunning views every way you look!

In Rodanthe, explore the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Museum, Civil War Battle of Chicamacomico Races, and try to identify each of the over 400 species of birds. Or simply lay back and enjoy reading and watching the surf.

Pack and play are provided.

FREE Wireless Internet access for this property

The HVAC will shut off if doors or windows are left open to keep the compressors from freezing up resulting in damage to the ac systems.

A great source of information can be found at:

https://www.outerbanks.com/beach-guidelines.html

There are cameras on site that are for security purposes when house is not occupied and are turned off during rental times.

Dogs are permitted upon approval for $100 per dog. No cats allowed at this time.

Please provide correct number of guests so housekeeping can adequately prepare towels/ linens.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On 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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island 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
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Ocean
  • 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 : 10

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Rosemarie H.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2026

    Stayed Apr 12, 2026

    Great house with a huge open upstairs. One bedroom upstairs in the remainder downstairs, nice bathrooms, and everything we needed for the kitchen. The views are tremendous.

  • Nicole V.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2026

    Stayed Mar 28, 2026

    Absolutely loved Mermaid’s Dream! They had everything we needed for a great week in the outer banks!

  • Dave R.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2026

    Stayed Apr 4, 2026

    Fantastic view, lovely home, definitely pet friendly! We had an amazing visit and Melissa was kind enough to message me as soon as she found out we had left the grandbaby's teddy bear! Highly recommend!

  • Debby P.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2026

    Stayed Mar 15, 2026

    Nice to be able to enjoy the view without stepping outside the house (it was windy and cold). Lots of room and the kitchen was well stocked.

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2026

    Stayed Mar 11, 2026

    Our son is already asking to book again! Next time with a 7 month old…amazing to know that we don’t have to change spots because we have room to grow!

  • Kele C.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2026

    Stayed Feb 26, 2026

    Oceanfront, great home layout, full stocked kitchen!

  • Govind A.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    The beach view was fantastic .

  • Spring B.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    The host was excellent. Always very friendly and professional when discussing thing. The house was absolutely gorgeous. My family would love to make this a New Years tradition. The view was amazing. Nice quiet setting to relax ans enjoy ypur stay.

  • bret l.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    Superior!

  • Gregory S.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    We faced some challenges getting to the property due to the recent storms, but everything else was top notch! The owners were great to communicate with, and the waves crashing under the deck was magical. The house was clean and well equipped. Thank you for an over the top experience!!!

  • Nick Cirillo nic....

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Older house but well laid out. Ocean views stunning. The host exceeded all expectations. We loved every minute!!!

  • Louis M.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    GREAT

  • Cheri G.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    9/25 This rental is a very nice place to stay, with a great view. It is so close to the surf that the water ran under the house at high tide. We could not park on driveway due to deep sand, but street parking was available. This is a good rental if you have a dog.

  • gary H.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    We wanted location. I was perfect! Stayed in Rodanthe many times. It is our favorite.Communication with Melissa was outstanding. She went overboard to keep us happy.

  • Angela S.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    The weather was a little rough but the house and location were perfect!! Couldn’t ask for a better location, right in the beach! Had a great time there.

  • Thomas H.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    The property was perfect. No complaints at all with the owners or property. My complaint was being evacuated and VRBO would not refund the money. The owners ended up doing it. Will not book through here again. Will book with the owners.

  • Lisa F.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Great house on the beach! Loved the entire stay. Will definitely book again.

  • Lori B.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    We have stayed at this property several times before, when the previous owners were renting it out. At that time, it was very charming and cozy, always clean, always well stocked, always a lovely stay. Now that the new owners have taken over, it was noticeably shabby, the furniture was dirty, the house was not clean when we got there, the dishes were put back in the cabinets however, they were greasy, forcing us to wash everything we wanted to use. The whole property is rundown. Almost all of the charming little touches that were previously present had been removed, leaving the house kind of sad. The water filter paddle in the refrigerator door was gone when we got there. I let the owners know, and they simply thanked me for letting them know. No mention of having anyone fix it. Overall, it was quite disappointing, and sadly we won’t be staying here again.

  • Judith B.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    It was a nice house and we had a great time

  • Robin F.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    We had a wonderful time at Mermaids Dream! It is right on the ocean and the views are spectacular! The house is roomy and had everything our group of 10 could ask for. The hosts were very quick to respond to my questions and I would not hesitate to stay here again! Just perfect!!

  • phillip h.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    House is very convenient and well appointed. It is a little dated.

  • Sarah B.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    Beautiful home in a lovely part of the OBX. Location on the beach was stunning. We loved it!

  • Claude R.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 25, 2025

    Very nice, well stocked kitchen, and right on the beach. Enjoyed our time there.

  • Jan C.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 18, 2025

    So enjoyed the view and the sound of the ocean. Loved walking the beach!

  • Deb K.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Had an amazing time! View was incredible from deck as well as inside the house (2 sliders allowed views in both directions on days too chilly or rainy to go sit on deck). Close to pier. Short drive to Nags Head when wanted to go to larger stores, but really nice to be in quieter area with less traffic on roads and beach. We will definitely book again if we return to the area.

  • Timothy L.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2025

    Stayed Apr 22, 2025

    Wonderful location. Just what we were looking for. We are in our 70's so the sand in the driveway was difficult to wade through. Could have supplied some garbage bags, toilet paper and soaps. We flew in, so it would have been nice to have those items on site. The upstairs television was not hooked up correctly so it took a little to fix it. Overall we all had a great time, though.

  • Laurie N.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    Perfect location! Despite the cooler temperatures, we still managed to be on the beach every day. Our grandson (5) didn’t want to leave. The house had everything we needed, though I do recommend bringing extra garbage bags, baggies, toilet paper and paper towels. We did make several trips up to Nags Head area for dinners out and other activities. We had a campfire on the beach on one of the less windy days and cooked out on the charcoal grill twice. The house was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the sunrise every single morning (even though we had to wear coats and blankets). Finally saw some dolphins on our last day! We highly recommend larger groups who can split the cost…plenty of space for up to 10 people.

  • Chrissie H.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    It was great! So close to the ocean!

  • Cannon

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 31, 2025

    The house layout is great. It was clean. The view of the beach from the living room is wide and unobstructed. The main level is very open and spacious with high ceilings. The kitchen table is huge and seats 8. Two of the bedrooms are attached to bathrooms. However the roomiest shower is the tub on the first level. Water pressure was good. The largest bedroom is on the 1st level, east side. Black out curtains worked great. The home is well equipped with cookware and kitchen items. The kids loved the jetted tub. We stayed during our spring break (1st week of April) and there were very few people around. The decks are panoramic. Hose bibs are outside entrances on both levels to clean sandy feet. The beds are big and comfortable. The neighboring house on the north side no longer exist even though it is in the satellite view map. Because the house is right on the beach the storms pushed A LOT of sand into the driveway and over several feet of the entrance steps. Not the house or homeowner fault but be aware. A two wheel drive vehicle could not park there due to the thick sand. I parked on the road. We really liked the house. The location isn’t convenient to shopping so get your main groceries in one trip. The pier is about 500 feet away. It opened 4/5, the day after we left unfortunately (. The homeowners were very responsive and pleasant to communicate with. This is our house of choice for that section of OBX.

  • Jessica L.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 24, 2025

    The property was amazing right on the ocean, clean and easy to check in. We didn’t realize we needed to bring a lot more from home. All the beds didn’t have sheets and no extra ones at the property. There were only 2 towels for 5 people to share for showers. We had to buy more for our week there. There was not enough toilet paper or paper towels we had to buy more. There were no extra garbage bags either. We also had to buy a towel to use in the kitchen.

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    We had the most wonderful time at Mermaid’s Dream!! We couldn’t get over how beautiful every view from the house is. It was very clean and spacious. Traveling with a toddler can be tricky, but we were provided with a travel crib and high chair. Plus the house was very kid friendly (not a lot of sharp edges or things our son would hurt himself on.) Our dog loved laying on the deck and watching the birds. We stayed up playing games that were provided after we put our son down. The house had everything we needed and more! (Even had to use a couple band aides from the first aide kit that was available!) We will be back!

  • James B.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    We had the most wonderful time. The house was nice and clean, location was absolutely amazing. We hope to return!

  • Balloonfish B.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    What a relaxing get away to this beautiful OCEAN FRONT home! The house was clean and spacious with INCREDIBLE VIEWS (saw tons of sea birds, dolphins and actually spotted a whale)!!! The kitchen was well equipped and the oversized kitchen table was perfect for gathering for meals, playing games, doing puzzles, etc. The ability to have our fur baby with us was icing on the cake! Raleigh, NC

  • McKenzie N.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    We’ve stayed here multiple times through out the years and it’s always nice to come back. Unfortunately we did have to leave early due to the King Tide but the hosts were great with responding.

  • Andrew T.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    The house was amazing. The ocean is just a few steps from the house. You can hear the soothing waves 24 hours a day and during high tide they reach just under the house. The views of the ocean and the pier from the porches are unbelievable. This has been our favorite OBX vacation. Thank you for the relaxing getaway.

  • cindy p.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    We had a wonderful time. Ate at some great restaurants. Wonderful view. Will return again.

  • Robert T.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    The house is beautiful. Very clean and has everything you need for your stay. You can’t get any closer to the water than if you went on a cruise. The week we stayed was right at the end of a big storm system so waves were rough and the tide came up and flooded the road in front of the house. We had a truck so it was not an issue for us. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the house. Would definitely recommend this house if you want to be right the water.

  • shari S.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    Loved the location of the house. It is right on the ocean. Loved this house. Definitely would rent it again.

  • Joy C.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    It was absolutely amazing.

  • Jeff Z.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    Absolutely amazing location. Only feet from the ocean. Tons of room in the house. Would love to come back. It was like having our own private beach.

  • Kenneth D.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    The house was clean and comfortable for our family vacation. Communication was excellent and check-in process was very easy.

  • Karla S.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    We liked this property's proximity to the ocean! We enjoyed watching the surfers and taking walks on the beach. The kitchen is well-stocked with gadgets and appliances, and everyone slept well in the king-sized beds. The inclusion of sheets and towels is a bonus. We rented bikes and were happy to find the bike path out on Rt 12. The property is close enough to stores, etc that we were able to ride our bikes there.

  • Carol W.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    We had a very nice trip. The outdoor lighting at night could have been better, but overall we had a very nice stay. All the families enjoyed the house very much!

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