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A covered outdoor area with a view of a lake, a door with a sign, and a ceiling fan. - The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ (Portsmouth)
A bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, and a mirror with a decorative frame. - The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ (Portsmouth)
A room with a large window, a round rug, and two white armchairs. - The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ (Portsmouth)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a view of a pool through the sliding glass door. - The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ (Portsmouth)
A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a round table, and a white armchair. - The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ (Portsmouth)
The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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!

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About the area

Located in Portsmouth, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Waterside District and Greenbrier Mall. Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center and United States Lightship Portsmouth are also worth visiting. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
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Portsmouth, VA

What's nearby

  • A building with a clock tower, surrounded by pink flowers and greenery.
    Chesapeake Square Mall
    5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • A waterfront cityscape at sunset with a river, buildings, and a bridge.
    Portsmouth City Park
    6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • LeMans Karting
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth
    3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Cinemark Chesapeake Square
    6 min drive - 6.1 km

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
  • Crossings Café
    4 min drive
  • Skrimp Shack
    5 min drive
  • Admiral's Steak & Seafood
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from LeMans Karting and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Rivers Casino Portsmouth. Camelot Park and Chesapeake Square Mall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Mermaid’s Lair

What an incredible lil gem of a stay. This place is perfect for 1-2 person short stay. The views are incredible and the place was clean and welcoming - the bed was so comfortable! It is a small space but the design is just perfect. Quiet, safe area and I will definitely be back. Only suggestion would be to add a hair dryer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend

This location is great for a couple that wants to get away for a quiet weekend. The views of the lake were awesome! We didn’t get to use the fire pit because it was raining. Contact with the host was outstanding. All responses were within 5 minutes of us reaching out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Some shortcomings

The interior of the property was clean. However, there were several shortcomings. The tables were small and unstable. The bathroom was very small with no place to place toiletries or hang clothing/towels. We had only two bath towels for four days stay. The small table and chairs on the porch were broken and unsafe. The sidewalk/steps were poorly lit. In fact, while retrieving an item from the car after dark, I fell. I had a skinned knuckle and a twisted ankle. I could have been hurt much worse.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and peaceful stay. The natural light from all the windows was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mini trip

Nice waterfront spot, bed was comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming. We loved the view and the bed was so comfortable. I need to know where the pillows came from . There could be a little more lighting outside to get to the car but other than that it was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Mermaid’s Lair

Great cozy place for two. Beautiful view of Crystal Lake and very convenient to Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. We highly recommend Sojourn to book your next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved this his quaint cottage on the lake. very relaxing. There is a full size bed. Would have preferred a queen size. Close to casino and things to do in Norfolk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On lakeside

Loved it. Highest rating absolutely. Will book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Very cute room. View of lake is lovely. A tad awkward with the house full of renters being so close. Also highway noise a bummer. Bed wasn't very comfortable. Nice play for the nightly cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend Trip

The property was very clean and had a great view. However parking was a disaster and the people staying in the house did not respect our parking space. We ended up being late to a meeting because they had us blocked in and we could not get anyone out to move the car.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a cozy place for the two of us. Quiet and peaceful. Loved the pool and sitting by the lake. Romantic. No TV and no distractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025