Title: Mermaid & Mare, Downtown Retreat. Hot Tub, Firepit, fenced yard & Pet Friendly! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113581997&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mermaid & Mare, Downtown Retreat. Hot Tub, Firepit, fenced yard & Pet Friendly! Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Mermaid & Mare, Downtown Retreat. Hot Tub, Firepit, fenced yard & Pet Friendly! ![Terrace/patio - Mermaid & Mare, Downtown Retreat. Hot Tub, Firepit, fenced yard & Pet Friendly! (Chincoteague)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113590000/113582000/113581997/279f7caf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mermaid & Mare, Downtown Retreat. Hot Tub, Firepit, fenced yard & Pet Friendly! 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(Chincoteague)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113590000/113582000/113581997/5b97583c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A water park, a firepit, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Mermaid & Mare, Downtown Retreat. Hot Tub, Firepit, fenced yard & Pet Friendly!. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathrooms1800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mermaid & Mare, Downtown Retreat. Hot Tub, Firepit, fenced yard & Pet Friendly! Escape to Mermaid & Mare, a deluxe downtown island retreat designed for relaxation and adventure. This charming getaway features two spacious bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. • The first-floor bedroom boasts a king-size bed, a walk-in shower, and direct access to the deck with hot tub. • The upstairs bedroom offers a Jacuzzi tub for ultimate relaxation and leads to a balcony with lounging furniture and stunning bay views. With four rooms and four beds total (1 King, 3 Queens), there’s plenty of space for family and friends. The well-appointed kitchen and dining area open to a screened porch with comfortable seating and a dining set, perfect for enjoying meals in the fresh island air. Outdoors, you’ll find: • A spacious deck with multiple seating areas. • A hot tub for unwinding under the stars. • A fire pit for cozy nights on the Chesapeake. • Cornhole for family-friendly fun. • A large fenced backyard that’s pet-friendly—so bring Fido and Fluffy along! Inside, smart TVs in the living room and bedrooms allow you to stream your favorite shows and movies. Located in the heart of downtown, Mermaid & Mare is just a short walk to restaurants, bars, and shops and a quick drive or bike ride to explore the rest of the island. With whimsical decor that’s perfect for selfies, family photos, and unforgettable memories, Mermaid & Mare is your ideal island escape. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119874700/119874637/c5f400b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Three Pines - Newly Renovated 3 BR, 2 Bath home w/sc porch & linens provided Deep Hole - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=119874637&PinnedHotelID=119874637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46240000/46231400/46231333/09cc9e39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity Now - 20 minutes to Chincoteague! 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Please send details. ### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.939995,-75.364655&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%60rfF%60t%7EjM%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40SBS%40S%40SBQBSBS%40QBSDQBSDQBSDQDQDQDSDQFQDOFQDQFQFOFQHOFQFOHOHOFOHMHOHMHOJOHMJKHMJMJMJMJKJMJKJKJILMJILKLIJILILILIJILGNGLILELGNELGLENGLCNELENELCNCNCLCNCNANCN%3FLANANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40P%3FLBN%40NBLBNBNBLBNDNDLDLBNFLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLHJHLHLHLHJHLJJHLLJHLJJJHLJJLLHLJLHLJJHNJLHNHLHNHLHNFNHPFLFPHNFPFNFPDPFPFPDNDPDRFPBPDPDRBPBRDPBRBP%40RBRBP%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARAR%3FRARARARCRARCPCRAPCRCREPCRCPEREPCPGPEPEPEPGPGPEPGPGNGPINGNGNINGPILININILINKLILKLILKLILMLKJILKJMJKHMJKJMJKHMHMHMHKHMHMDMHOFMFMFMDOFMDOFMBMDODODMBOBOBMBO%40OBMBQ%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAO%3FOCOCOAMCOCOCMCOEMEOEMCOGMEMGOEMGMGMGOIMEKIMIMIMIKIMIMKKKMKKIKKKKKMKKKMKMKMIMKMIKKOIOIMIOIOGMIQIMGQGOIOGQGOGQEQGQEOGSEQEQEQEQEQCSEQCSEQCSASCQCSCQASASCSASAS%3FSAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RHrGnSWfXeYOGjYiZrQdX5jcsXI=) Chincoteague, VA #### What's nearby - Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Chincoteague Channel \- 1 min drive \- 1.1 km - Captain Timothy Hill House \- 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Maui Jack's Waterpark \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Salisbury University \- 59 min drive \- 90.8 km #### Getting around - Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 68 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Island Creamery - ‬18 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ropewalk - ‬19 min walk - ‪Steamers - ‬17 min walk - ‪Teaguers - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mermaid & Mare, Downtown Retreat. Hot Tub, Firepit, fenced yard & Pet Friendly! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Mermaid & Mare, Downtown Retreat. Hot Tub, Firepit, fenced yard & Pet Friendly! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Mermaid & Mare, Downtown Retreat. Hot Tub, Firepit, fenced yard & Pet Friendly! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie H. Jul 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Vacation Rental The place is lovely, just as described in the listing. The host was very responsive and we had a wonderful time in Chincoteague. ##### Stephanie H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn D. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute place! Loved the facilities and the fanciful mermaid vibes! ##### Shawn D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeani D. Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property, close to everything. Quiet and relaxing. Love the mermaid and mare vibe ##### Jeani D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda A. Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved it. The whole process was seamless. Loved our host! ##### Brenda A. 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