[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # ICW Waterfront Beach Cottage - Sleeps 9! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91760000/91752600/91752586/32cf6d84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91760000/91752600/91752586/ca0e89a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91760000/91752600/91752586/ab2a0ee0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91760000/91752600/91752586/aa68fa19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91760000/91752600/91752586/f0b6fa57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located near Topsail Beach, The Sunkissed Mermaid offers a serene escape with 4 bedrooms and ample outdoor space. Unwind on the large deck, roast marshmallows at the fire pit or simply enjoy dolphins swimming in the Intracoastal Waterway from your private dock. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Hot tub - 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. ### ICW Waterfront Beach Cottage - Sleeps 9! Welcome to The Sunkissed Mermaid! This waterfront home welcomes you with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and plenty of outdoor space! Located within minutes of Topsail Beach, The Sunkissed Mermaid grants you a private retreat from the beach crowd without sacrificing being on the water with your own dock. Spend the evening watching dolphins swim the Intracoastal Waterway while sitting in our screened in porch, on our large deck, or sitting around the fire pit roasting s'mores! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the sea - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105589900/105589857/22b1ab38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New! 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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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.51052%2C-77.39938&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kPjOkEauXp4CFx2TUWI7dJTrKAA=) Sneads Ferry, NC #### What's nearby - North Shore Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.2 km - North Topsail Beach - 15 min drive - 14.8 km - Seaview Pier - 17 min drive - 17.4 km - Ashe Island - 20 min drive - 18.7 km - Sea Haven Beach - 20 min drive - 20.7 km #### Getting around - Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Splash By The Sea - ‬14 min drive - ‪Arrr Pirate Bar - ‬19 min drive - ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive - ‪Napoli Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cancun Mexican - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ICW Waterfront Beach Cottage - Sleeps 9! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at ICW Waterfront Beach Cottage - Sleeps 9!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at ICW Waterfront Beach Cottage - Sleeps 9!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is ICW Waterfront Beach Cottage - Sleeps 9! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Onslow County Public Library - Sneads Ferry Branch, Thurston Art Gallery, and North Shore Golf Course. Sneads Ferry Marina and Bayshore Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ICW Waterfront Beach Cottage - Sleeps 9! Reviews 9.6 ### 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 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Foster L. Oct 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Kid friendly, nice neighborhood, very nice house. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Foster L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah P. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent host! Very nice and peaceful place on the sound. Saw dolphins swimming by. Close to everything. Host was excellent and helpful and we would definitely recommend staying here!! ##### Deborah P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie B. Jun 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Views are beautiful! Annual trip with Mom, sister’s & granddaughters! Ocean front was too expensive but this ICW home was great. The views are beautiful and watching the boats come by was very nice. Comfy home with great deck & seating as well as screened porch when the sun is too much! Drive to beach was close enough! Would definitely stay again! If you’ve got a boat or kayak, this place is perfect! ##### Debbie B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mr Great stay ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Cmon-Inn-Hotel-Suites.h1510580.Hotel-Information) > > [Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels-Six-Flags-Lodge-Indoor-Waterpark.h1385446.Hotel-Information) > > [Darien Lake Lodge on the Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Corfu-Hotels-Darien-Lake-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h13279584.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Kings-Land-By-Hilton-Grand-Vacations.h2303745.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah’s Laughlin - A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Laughlin-Hotels-Harrahs-Laughlin-Hotel-Casino.h43310.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Cherokee-Hotels-Harrahs-Cherokee-Casino-Resort.h13319510.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information) > > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Southern-Pines-Hotels-Pine-Needles-Lodge-Golf-Club.h2222358.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tipsy Pelican- The Best Place To Relax! 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