Title: DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!! Family-friendly vacation home in Kill Devil Hills ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71060000/71057200/71057124/ff0c04e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71060000/71057200/71057124/0b5c748d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71060000/71057200/71057124/f8641ee7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71060000/71057200/71057124/w1282h1277x1y0-453acd0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71060000/71057200/71057124/c1ec7386.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106020000/106016500/106016472/0f9a44e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun Bums-OCEAN VIEW! 2 minute walk to Beach! 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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=36.02863,-75.6651&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_v%7CzEziylM%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40QBSBQBSBQBSBQDQDQDQBQDQDQFQDOFSDOFOFQFOFQFOFOHOHOFMHQHMHMHOHMHMJMHMJMHMLKHMJKJKLKJKJIJMLIJILKLIJGLILILGLILGLGNGLGLELGNELENELCNELCNENCLCNANCNALCNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBNDLBNDNBLDNDLDLFLFNDLFLFLFLHLFLHLHLHJFLJLHJHJLLHJJJJJJJJJLJJJLHLJLHLHLHLJNHNHJFPHLFNHNFNFNFPHNDPFNFNDRFNDPDPDPDPBPDPDPBPBRBPBRBPBR%40PBP%40R%40R%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAPARARAPARARCPAPCRCPCRCPCPCREPEPCPEPEPEPEPGNEPGPGNEPINGNGPGLIPGLINGPIJINKNILILILKLILKLKJKLKJKJKJKJMHKJKJMHMHKHMHMHMHMFMHMDMHMFODMFMFMDODMDOBODMBODMBO%40OBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMAOCOEMCOEMCOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMIMEMIMGMIMIKGMKMIKIMKKKKIKKMKKKKKIMMKIMKMIMKMIMIMIOIMIMIQGOIMIQGMGQGOGOGQGOEQGQEOGQEQEQCQEQEQEQCSCQCQCSCQCSAQAQCSASAQASAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Oltzb1NVvaPJuHK7WV9JWAbj-zU=) Kill Devil Hills, NC #### What's nearby - 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 - Destination Fun - 4 min drive - 3.7 km - Nags Head Woods Preserve - 7 min drive - 5.3 km #### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## DESIGNER Beach Cottage - Only 2 Blocks to the Lifeguarded Beach!! 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 109 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sidney G. Jun 11, 2025 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! ##### Sidney G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brianna S. May 5, 2025 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! ##### Brianna S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom R. Oct 7, 2023 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. ##### Tom R. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan E. Nov 28, 2023 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. ##### Megan E. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CARLY N. Feb 28, 2024 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. ##### CARLY N. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget W. Aug 1, 2024 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!! ##### Bridget W. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janna T. May 31, 2024 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. ##### Janna T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare M. Apr 24, 2023 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! ##### Clare M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. Feb 20, 2021 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! ##### Michelle B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa R. Sep 4, 2023 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. ##### Lisa R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carson C. Sep 21, 2023 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. ##### Carson C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanna M. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway spot! Nice house very close to the beach. Great outdoor spaces! ##### Deanna M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. Apr 1, 2025 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. ##### Karen S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara K. Sep 21, 2024 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. ##### Barbara K. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Season B. Aug 28, 2024 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! ##### Season B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melody O. Aug 21, 2024 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!! ##### Melody O. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy W. Jul 21, 2024 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! ##### Tammy W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy R. Jul 20, 2024 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!! ##### Amy R. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim D. Jun 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute place! Everyone enjoyed their stay! ##### Kim D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth A. Apr 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Was very comfortable ##### Elizabeth A. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra B. Sep 30, 2023 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. ##### Debra B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle N. Sep 25, 2023 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! ##### Michelle N. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason D. Sep 14, 2023 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! ##### Jason D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffery D. Aug 31, 2023 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! ##### Jeffery D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney V. Aug 28, 2023 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! ##### Courtney V. 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