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The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️

Waterfront vacation home with private pool and kitchenette

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Chrystal Lake Guest House, situated on a beautiful property, offers a serene retreat with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the lake's tranquil beauty. Enjoy the kitchenette, sitting area, and comfortable full-size bed in this cozy guest house. Take advantage of the dock for fishing or launch your kayak to explore the lake. Unwind by the fire pit area and seating reserved exclusively for guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️

This guest house is on the property of a beautiful home on Chrystal Lake. The views are stunning from the floor to ceiling windows. This guest house features a kitchenette with microwave fridge and coffee maker. Sitting area, table and full size bed. The bath features an amazing rain head shower in custom ocean feel corner. The property features a dock for fishing, beautiful patio to enjoy the lake views. Bring your kayak and explore! There is a private pool on the premises that is only used by the owners. Please do not disturb them or their guests. The lake is for your enjoyment. The dock is shared and the fire pit area and seating is for you only. Property management is by offsite manager not owners on site. Owners are friendly and social but do not manage guest requests. We are 10 minutes from downtown Norfolk and all of its attractions. We are about 20 minutes to Norfolk Naval Base and about 25 minutes to Virginia Beach. The area is full of amazing sites and attractions including the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Museums and some of the best restaurants. A car is necessary to get around the area. Automatic gate is controlled by a remote in the room and will be left open only when check in time is scheduled and at check out.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

611865

About the neighborhood

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Portsmouth, VA

What's nearby

  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth - 2 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • LeMans Karting - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Old Dominion University - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 23 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 30 min drive - 28.7 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 11 min drive
  • Ft Norfolk-Medical Center Station - 11 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Frozen Custard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skrimp Shack - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Rivers Casino Portsmouth and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chesapeake Square Mall and Portsmouth City Park. Cinemark Chesapeake Square and Western Branch Park Dog Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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