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Original Cottage, recent upgrades, Beach 100'' ,Pool, 4 Bed, and 2 Ba

Original Cottage, recent upgrades, Beach 100'' ,Pool, 4 Bed, and 2 Ba

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Beach 100 ft. Private pool for relaxing, 3 TVs, Screened porch, back deck
Swimming, Relaxing at the Pool - 12 ft. X 28 ft.- Lighted for evening swimming
Property grounds
View Down the Street to Beach, 150 ft., a easy 2 minute walk
Property grounds

Overview of Original Cottage, recent upgrades, Beach 100'' ,Pool, 4 Bed, and 2 Ba

Reviews
8.0 out of 10 Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Popular LocationCurrituck Golf Club14 min walk
  • Popular LocationCorolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCurrituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center4 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Original Cottage, recent upgrades, Beach 100'' ,Pool, 4 Bed, and 2 Ba

Please check calendar for availability. Reserve now for a fabulous price so close to beach. Authentic Outer Banks Cottage with new wood flooring on the entire main floor, new carpet on the upper floor, new refrigerator, and new couch to help make a great get away. Swim or sun at your private pool, or walk to the beach (100 ft.) in 2 minutes. There is a beach lifeguard on duty during summer season. The area to the North of the cottage is greenspace.
This means you have private, unoccupied beach to the North and not built up with any real estate.
We have beach chairs, umbrella, and rolling cooler. An outdoor shower provides an area to rinse off after a day at the beach. Have a meal or just relax & read on the screen porch. Ample back deck for sunning or a relaxing cup of coffee. Upper deck off master bedroom has an ocean view or a quiet area to get away. 3 TV's with Apple boxes, lots of board games/puzzles, and videos for evening relaxing. Two tennis courts located 2 blocks away.

Mermaid Cottage is in the center of Corolla, close to everything. Located across from the Currituck Club and Harris Teeter. Timbuck II Shopping area (65 shops) is located 10 min. to the North, across from Food Lion Center with more shops. Historic Currituck Lighthouse & Whalehead Club are a short drive further North. That is also the location of the 4 wheel drive area where the Wild Mustangs of NC are located. A beautiful memory to experience on your beach vacation! You can book a tour to visit them.

Come & visit with us. It doesn't get any better than a day at OBX.(Outer Banks)

Again, please check calendar before inquiring. The calendar is kept up to date.
Check in is on Saturdays after 4pm for a weekly rental.
.Unfortunately no pets, at this time.

Keywords: House, Cottage, Outer Banks, Close to Beach

Property manager

Heather Ward, daughter of Dove Barton - owner
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Living/dining area
9.0 out of 10, (43 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Corolla

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Ocean Sands, a neighborhood in Corolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Currituck Golf Club - 14 min walk
  • Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 4 min drive
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 4 min drive
  • Currituck Beach - 8 min drive
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Off The Wall Tap House - 13 min walk
  • Sun Fish Grill - 4 min drive
  • Sundogs Sports Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
  • Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - 9 min drive
  • The Chill Spot - 11 min walk

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 40 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, could be a bit cleaner
This was our second stay, we came back for the proximity to the beach, neighborhood and pool, all of which are excellent for the price. We were disappointed this year with the cleanliness. When we arrived, the floor was sandy, the dishwasher wasn’t emptied, one of the beds had sand in it, and one of the trash bins wasn’t emptied.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage!
The Mermaid Cottage was so much better than we had anticipated re: the poor reviews. The house was perfect for our group of 2 families with 4 under 8yo between us, and it was as clean as any of our other beach stays other than some sunscreen on a patio table. The layout was 2 bdrms & bath in one section of the first floor (along with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area in the other section) and then 2 bedrooms and a bath upstairs. There's also the typical outdoor shower. The decks were in great shape with plenty of chairs and great views including an ocean view from the top floor balcony (though it is off of a bedroom). We don't go to OBX to sit inside, so the small size and well loved decor were welcome touches. When were weren't at the beach, we were in the smallish but clean pool. There were a ton of games, books, and even colored pencils and a coloring book. The location can't be beat for the price. It didn't feel like an effort at all to walk to the beach a few times a day. The beach itself was never crowded and since it's private, we saw many of the same folks all week. Overall one of my best beach stays and will try to book again next time we're in OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The house was very nice. Simple 1 minute walk and you’re on the beach. Pool was nice to relax in
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

JoJo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Close to Beach & Ocean View from Top Balcony
We enjoyed the very close proximity to the beach, the pool, 3 tv’s each with Apple TV devices, outside shower, grill area, like-new washer and dryer, and availability of high-quality beach chairs and 3 coolers. Some things that disappointed us: there was a strong urine odor in the first floor master closet and a similar but lesser smell in the bunk bedroom next to that closet; perhaps from the pack-and-play or bedding that was in that closet? It seemed that some areas in the house could use a deep cleaning, but overall, we enjoyed our stay. We appreciated the phone calls from the owners whenever we texted with questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage by the sea
Cottage was perfect for a family getaway. It isn't anything fancy but certainly just right for family with kids. Owner was quick to respond to all correspondences and also worked with me as I booked unusual days. The VRBO app didn't correct me to do a Saturday to Saturday rental and she worked with what I booked even though it threw off the cleaners and the rental schedule. The cleaners however I would say are subpar. I did find their info on a paper under a side table on the third day. Had I seen it the first day I'd have contacted them. I do know the owner would have made arrangements if Id have complained to her but after a 12 hour drive I didn't want to pack back up and sleep somewhere else because the cleaners did a garbage job. Besides the cleaners sucking it was a really nice time. Kids lived in the pool and the beach was a hop, skip and a jump away. The neighborhood was also mostly quiet and we appreciated that as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Heather Ward, daughter of Dove Barton - owner

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We are a retired military family and have traveled the world. Now we call the VA Peninsula home which allows to be hands on home owners. We would like to share the Outer Banks with everyone.

Why they chose this property

We love the Outer Banks. The development is limited by size and codes making for a uncrowded and relaxing place with pristine beaches. We loved seeing the wild mustangs. They roamed this area when we first came down. Now for their own safety, they have been moved to the 4 wheel drive area which is North of Corolla. You make take tours to go see them.

What makes this property unique

There is nothing like the beach to relax and the Outer Banks has some of the best beaches on the East Coast.
You will see the brown pelcians flying in a row, going North for fishing (we think). They ride the wind draft coming off the dunes. We have counted a group of 32.

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English

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