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DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!!

Family-friendly holiday home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches

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Interior
Living area
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full bath downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Full bath upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath in Master Bedroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!!

Spend time at the cutest beach box in the Outer Banks!

If you were looking for a monthly rental in the off-season, please reach out for discounted monthly rates.

Located at Mile Post 7, this oceanside beach box cottage named ‘The Mermaid Shanty’ is located just 2 blocks from the best lifeguarded beach on the central Outer Banks of North Carolina. The first thing that will catch your eye is the inviting screened in front porch, just waiting for you to sit and watch the sun come up & sip coffee or enjoy an afternoon cocktail! Sunbathe on the back deck in the afternoon or grill food by the fire pit at night. This home is a perfect getaway for families with children, couples, or a guys/girls week! Quiet street, 2 blocks to beach access, 2 blocks to Goombay’s Raw Bar and Grill, Publix, Food Lion, Lowes, & department stores located within walking distance.

The interior was professionally remodeled & decorated with beach inspired furnishings. There are 3 bedrooms & 2 1/2 bathrooms. One bedroom with a king bed, another with a queen bed, & a bunk room with two sets of bunk beds, sleeps-4 (perfect for children or adults). There is a locked storage underneath the house where there is a full bath with an enclosed shower, toilet and sink (perfect for rinsing off after a day at the beach) & washer & dryer.

Also Included:

Keyless Entry

Towels & Linens at no extra charge

Beach Cruisers (3 Adult Cruisers), Kids Bikes, Boogie Boards, Skim Boards, Beach Chairs & Towels, Umbrella & Beach Wagon

Welcome Package:

Paper Towels (1), Toilet Paper (2), Trash Bags (2), Dish/Hand Soap & Sponge

We are a pet friendly home, there is a $125 + tax non-refundable pet fee

Cleaning Fee $175 + tax

Refundable Deposit $150

Pets are not allowed in bedrooms or on beds/furniture.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$125 PER PET non-refundable fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside, under home, or on decks.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Glazin' Go-Nuts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Travelling with kids? Consider Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf, or check out an event or a game at Full Throttle Speedway.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Outer Banks Brewing Station - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪3 Tequilas - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!! located?

This family-friendly Kill Devil Hills holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Wright Brothers National Memorial are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bianca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The was great. Great location to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well kept, beautiful cottage. Very clean and so nicely decorated. Had everything we needed and was close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this cute house! Comfortable beds, loved relaxing on the screened in porch. We enjoyed using the beach wagon since its a couple of blocks from the beach. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for a small group and Tonia was very responsive with any questions we had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway spot!

Nice house very close to the beach. Great outdoor spaces!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay for family

The Mermaid Shanty was exactly what we needed for a short family weekend. Being able to walk to the beach was a huge plus, and the house is well stocked with all the basics we needed for a comfortable stay. Hanging out in the evening by the firepit was a treat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place!

Everyone enjoyed their stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach getaway !

Close to beach access on a quiet street & close to attractions. Neat tidy home with great beds and everything you need for a nice beach trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a family getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid Shanty. Great communication from the owner. This house has everything needed for a week at the beach. Beds were super comfy! And we really appreciated having a washer and dryer available.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family place

Great for the family. Short walk to the beach and good suggestions from the owners. Pea island was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little place to stay

This house was so cute and clean. We would definitely stay again. The host was so quick to respond to questions and so accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARLY N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

The house is Absolutley perfect. It has everything you need, location is great, and it is clean and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

We truly enjoyed our stay. This little house is so cute. It was equipped with every thing you would need for your vacation. We will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outer Banks Oasis

Property was perfect! Super cozy and convenient! Short walk to beach. Cottage had everything we needed for a relaxing beach getaway. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place and good location

Great communication with the owner, and the place is exactly as described. Great location in OBX. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN CHUONG L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay

Overall had a blast at the mermaid shanty. Clean, organized and the kids loved it. Very kid friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cottage

A cottage like feel, adorably decorated a block from the beach. Wonderful screened porch with a nice breeze. Was a perfect get away for the four of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Had the best time at this cute place! Had everything you need! Loved having the bikes and beach wagon. Was also really nice not to have bring sheets and towels!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Was very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bridget

Great location. Very comfortable home. It had so many convenient beach supplies and bikes. The front porch was awesome to relax and read!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off Season Stay

Good location to get to get anywhere on the island. Beach is very close and the house is fully stocked on beachy things to take for the day. We were there in the off season and therefore some things were closed but it wasn't crowded at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage!

A great little cottage near the beach and all the local attractions. Everything needed for a vacation by the beach was provided! The owners were very helpful and responsive. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable week by the ocean. Truly a great find.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for my little family!

My husband, 12 month old, and I loved our long weekend here. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t exactly beach weather for us so we loved being able to hangout on the large screened in patio. This location couldn’t be more perfect! Our favorite restaurant was Bonzer Shack.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfy and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Perfect beach home for our holiday gathering!

What a great house for our work family to celebrate the holidays in! Matt and Shyla were fantastic hosts, they even decorated for us! We had everything we needed and more. Thanks for sharing the Mermaid Shanty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2016

About the host

Hosted by Tonia Reed

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We are a family of 5 that love to travel! Our oldest two are in college in AR. My husband, Robbie, our youngest & I live in the DC area. We fell in love with OBX on our first trip there. We are both from small towns, so we loved the small town feel! We have been dreaming of this house for years & are excited to be sharing it with you!

Why they chose this property

The cottage is within walking distance of the beach, Goombay’s Raw Bar & Grill and Publix. You can also take a leisurely bike ride to feel the breeze & explore the town!

What makes this property unique

Roku on TV with Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and HBO Max subscription INCLUDED!!

Languages:

English

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