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

Family-friendly vacation home in Kill Devil Hills

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV
The Mermaid Shanty, a cozy oceanside beach box cottage in the Outer Banks, is perfect for families and couples alike. Sip coffee on the inviting screened-in front porch or grill by the fire pit at night. This charming getaway offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, keyless entry, and an array of beach equipment including cruisers and boogie boards.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking inside, under home, or on decks.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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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 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $125 PER PET non-refundable fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Destination Fun - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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!!?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Kill Devil Hills vacation 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 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

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

Screened porch

The screened porch was definitely the highlight. We sat out there every night. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Warm and Cozy

Despite the weather (cold, rainy and windy!) we had a wonderful stay. Great location, easy to get everywhere we wanted (bonus to the OBX in the off season is no traffic!). Home is beautifully decorated, everyone slept well in the cozy beds and our beach-loving dog enjoyed the short walk to the beach. Shyla checked in with us and was available with any questions/concerns well before our stay. We hope to return when the weather is more cooperative. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Family getaway

The Mermaid Shanty was a great retreat for us before the school year started and a bonus that we could bring the dog on vacation with us too. The house was very clean and had everything we needed including a few things we forgot to pack (sound machine for thw kids) The location was great- a short walk to the beach, restaurants, grocery and moni golf. Communication with the owner was great. Looking forward to returning in 2024.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carson C.

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

Great Weekend Vacation

We had a great long weekend vacation! The owners were in touch prior to our trip and very welcoming. She provided more info and suggestions than any other rental we’ve stayed in. The beach wagon provided was a small but wonderful touch- we can’t imagine not using one in the future. The hosts were extremely accommodating and provided everything we needed. The few questions we had leading up to our trip were responded to within a few minutes. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

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

Beach chairs, air conditioning

Hello, we did enjoy our stay. Just would like to mention that we followed the air conditioning instructions but the room with the bunk beds didn't get cool enough. We were able to find 4 usable beach chairs but there were several that need replacing because they were broken {torn} & rusty.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Season B.

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

Perfect Family Getaway at the Mermaid Shanty

Our stay at the Mermaid Shanty was truly fantastic. Tonia, the host, has thoughtfully equipped the beach house with everything needed for a relaxing getaway. As this was our first visit to OBX, we had a lot of questions, but the house provided a sense of comfort and ease. With four kids and our parents in tow, there was plenty of space for everyone to feel at home. The front porch quickly became our favorite spot, and the backyard was a great size. The downstairs room, complete with a shower and extra toilet, was incredibly convenient. We absolutely loved the charming decorations, and everything was spotless and fresh when we arrived. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

Amy R.

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

Wonderful Property

Loved the location, the huge front porch, and our 4 kids thought they were in heaven in the room with 4 bunk beds! The house was very cute and you could tell the owner wanted it to be comfy and very inviting. There were so many things at the house it was extremely helpful and easy to feel at home. The kids tried out all of the games, read the books, and we utilized the awesome beach wagon, beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas. We had everything we needed and more. Tonia was so nice and quick to respond to any questions. She had a list of ideas for us on where to go and places to eat. It was just the best vacation and we hope to do this again next year. Thank you Tonia!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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

Elizabeth A.

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

Great

Was very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Beach themed house

property was beautifully decorated with light and airy colors and accents. House was upper floor only and stairs to all entrances. Bedrooms were nice and comfortable. We enjoyed cooking some meals in well equipped kitchen.front enclosed porch was very breezy and our dog enjoyed playing there. . We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Great Long Weekend

We really enjoyed our stay at Mermaid Shanty! We came down on a stormy day and asked about early check in. We were able to turn a miserable beach day into a relaxing afternoon on the comfortable screened in porch. We’ve been having trouble finding rentals we like, but we will be back to Mermaid Shanty!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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

Jeffery D.

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

Great spot for the family

The house was great and came with everything we needed. Location is central to everything so you can easily explore entire outer banks. Shower under the main floor was super convenient for sandy kids. Wagon came in handy and beach was beautiful. screened in porch with string lights made for relaxing memorable evenings!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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