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Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head!

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Living area
Dining
Back of house views does show parking on both sides of the house: parks 4 cars.
Enjoy an oceanfront sunset Low Country Boil outside on the large picnic table!
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10162.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

North-east bedroom

1 Queen Bed

North-west

1 Queen Bed

Primary Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

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Outdoor shower

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head!

The Mermaid's Grotto at Nags Head
Stunning Oceanfront Sunrise views await you at this oceanfront private home in an ideal location in Nags Head, NC. Just remodeled, this home sleeps 10 & features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 outdoor shower. The primary bedroom is up with a private balcony to enjoy spectacular sunrise views and features a king size bed & coffee bar and private bath. The 2 story Great Room features a wall of windows, a 77" OLEG TV & gas fireplace. Ideal location with quick access to everything you need, less than 1 mile Fishheads fishing pier & restaurant. Close to the Bodie Island Lighthouse and lots of shopping, restaurants, mini golf, The Wrights Brother's Monument & Jockey's Ridge State Park. Have an electric vehicle? There are supercharging stations within 15-20 minutes of the house. The outdoor grill is charcoal on lower level & a small electric grill on back deck. Please let me know if you are celebrating a special occasion. The best photographers, in my opinion, on the island are Beth & Wes Sneider. Ask me for their contact information. For babies: There is a rocking chair in the upper-bedroom as well as both chairs in the Great Room are swivel & Rockers. I do have an infant swing stored in the bunk room closet.
Towels & Linens are NOT provided so you need to bring your own or rent them. You can inquire on all kinds of rentals from surfboards to bikes to linens from a local vendor: 252-261-6999 website is: www.rentbeachequipment.com OR Bikes & other beach equipment go to :vakrentals.com
Fishing charters:
The Oregon Inlet Marina: oregon-inlet.com
Want to see more photos & videos? Check out my Facebook page for The Mermaid's Grotto: https://www.facebook.com/MermaidsGrottoatNagsHeadNC.

Property manager

Nadine Wynn
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet fee $500 or higher if damage occurs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO COOKING with or use of ANY strong smelling substances that may require professional cleaning or remediation. Max security deposit forfeiture!
NO tampons or personal wipes down toilet nor grease or food down sink, this home is on a septic field. A clogged system will make everyone unhappy!
If you break it...please replace it. Security deposit will be retained for damages or excessive cleaning required.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Nags Head

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head! located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head holiday home is steps from Outer Banks Beaches and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Jennette's Pier and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

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

Beautiful home in a great location!

The Mermaids Grotto was a beautiful home perfect for our family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD D.

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

Better than we expected

Extremely clean and well equipped. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Mermaids grotto

Interior design was spectacular! Ocean view was more of a sand dune.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

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

Mermaid’s Grotto

The Mermaid’s Grotto is in a perfect location. Very easy access to the beach and lots of space to spread out on the beach. The decor of the house is fabulous and the communication with the owner was easy and quick. We would definitely recommend this beach house to family and friends and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

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

Great family fun on the beach

The house design, layout, and care in details and proximity to beach were all great! We especially loved the children books, watering color paint books, and the sea shell poster under the kitchen table to match our sea shells to. We were also big fans of the Captain Stumpy the Pirate Cat books and ended up buying our own from the Manteo bookstore. Overall a big hit with our daughter. Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Beach family getaway

This property is stunning. We especially loved the spacious living area, large kitchen island, master suite on the upper floor with private balcony & coffee bar, and outdoor shower. In addition, communication with the owner was superb. We continued to notice so many thoughtful details throughout our stay which made us feel exceptionally welcomed and informed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great trip.

Wonderful property right on the beach. Recently remodeled and very well decorated. It was everything we needed and wanted!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie G.

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

Family vacation

This is a lovely home! Beautiful views, beautiful decor, comfortable beds, great location the list goes on! Definitely recommend 💗
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Family Get Away

Family get away with our 2 childern, our Daughter inlaw, my wife's mother, and 4 grandkids. The trip for my wife and I was about time with the grandkids. Plan accomplished. This home is right on the beach, we had plenty of space for all of us. The owner was great with information and following up on questions. I would recommend this owner and home. Great place and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Lovely Home with Great Amenities

The home was beautiful and very conveniently located. Communication with the property manager was easy and prompt. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette P.

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

Beautiful home in a great location

We loved our stay at the Mermaid’s Grotto. Spotlessly clean and very well appointed; a lovely comfortable home so well cared for by the owner. Excellent response to our questions, and we even had a beautiful doe visit us on a starlit night. Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

The perfect sojourn

It was like a private writing retreat to reenergize and reconnect w old friends. It was exactly what I hoped for. I could stay forever perched on the upper balcony and ask for nothing more.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Amazing week

What a great week with my college aged girls and friends. The property was amazing! Great location. The owner was available and so kind. I’ve been renting in south Nags Head for 20 years and have never loved a property so much! We’ve rented for July 4th
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Memorable week

The Mermaid’s Grotto made for a beautiful summer get-a-way. The house is decorated perfectly for the area and is cozy and clean. My family and I loved the location (away from the bustling tourist activity) but close enough that we weren’t far from anything. The owner was very responsive, helpful, and accommodating. She even made a mid-week coffee machine purchase despite providing a Keurig! We’d definitely visit this rental again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Alexandria, Virginia

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

Pristine and Pretty Oceanfront Gem

Stunning renovation of this oceanfront home is matched by thoughtful details by expert host. Well-stocked kitchen, high end appliances, plush beds, giant tv (if you can tear yourself away from ocean gaze), even clear labels on light switches to make it all convenient. Top floor master has deck oceanfront too.My 17 year old doggie snoozed away while my brother and I escaped the city/Zoomathons. High end rental; responsive host. A+
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Fran B., Freehold

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

Beautiful House

The house was just beautiful!! The upstairs master suite ( where I stayed ) was spacious and the views of the ocean each morning when I woke up was stunning! You could not see the ocean from main floor ( where living room and kitchen were located due to the dunes being so high. This is not something that the home owner has control over , but should be noted in the description . We loved staying here! It should be noted also if you are unfamiliar with the outer banks , that the location of house is a good 10-15 minutes of any stores, rest ., etc. I loved being right on the beach ! Thank you for an amazing week in OBX!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

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

OBX Getaway

This house was fantastic and Nadine, the owner, was a wonderful host who was easy to communicate with when we had questions leading up to the trip! She even left flowers and an anniversary card for my husband and I who were celebrating our 10th anniversary. The pictures of this rental hold up in person. It was a beautiful home and location! I loved Nags Head as a destination as well. You are basically in the middle of the outer banks so day trips up to places like Corolla, Duck, Rodanthe, etc are easy jaunts. The area where the house is located felt peaceful and our beach was great for the family - not overly crowded or busy. Yet, where we were was fast and easy access to shops/shopping. A fantastic trip, a wonderful home, we would absolutely stay here again! A few things I’ll note for people who are considering this home because these are things I would find helpful to know or have pointed out to me: If you are in an electric vehicle (one family member has a Tesla) there are supercharging stations within 15-20 minutes of the house. Reminder this home has 2 full bathrooms (one for the rooms downstairs and one for the main suite upstairs). Wasn’t an issue for our crew but I think important to note if you are bringing multiple guests. Note to either bring your own linens or rent them since this is not included. We did a combination of both. The kitchen was well appointed and has a gas stove. It was easy to use. The grill outside is charcoal only.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandana N.

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

Perfect place to relax.

We loved our stay at this beautiful place. In front of the beach with an amazing view. Perfect for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph Nichols Jr N.

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

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was beautiful, just as it appeared in photos. Nadine was prompt getting back to us when we had a question. There really wasn't anything she didn't think of, laundry room, games, plenty of dishes and pans, comfy furniture & beds, etc. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Beautiful Sunrise

We will definitely be back many times....Sunrise & Sunsets were amazing ...we loved the place !
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nadine Wynn

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7 years ago I explored the Outer Banks from top to bottom and fell in love with this area. After being a top Realtor in the Lake Norman, Charlotte area, I'm ready to downshift to a quieter life on the ocean. I've traveled to many of the US beaches, Caribbean & Hawaii and it is my opinion that Nags Head offers the greatest variety of things to do with unsurpassed natural beauty. I purchased this home in November 2021 and have spent the last 8 months doing a total renovation on this home & love it so much my fiancée and I have decided to make it our primary residence. Before I make this my permanent home in the next year or two I've opened it up for other families to enjoy!

Why they chose this property

The stunning sunrise oceanfront views will mesmerize your soul....beware you too might just fall in love with this area! 2022 Nags Head Ranked in the top #1 best coastal town in the USA according to USA Today. This home is so conveniently located close to; Fish Heads bar & restaurant, The Hattaras National Park, The Bodie Island Lighthouse, the famous Oregon Inlet Marina seen on Wicked Tuna, the Pea Island National Wildlife sanctuary, world-class shops, food shopping, restaurants galore, mini golf, go-carts, paragliding at the Jockey State Park, crabbing, the Wright Brother's Monument, Corolla Wild Horses.

What makes this property unique

The sunrise oceanfront views are second to none! This luxury home was renovated in 2022 with soaring ceilings, beautiful Kitchen & bathroom shower tile, LVP flooring, high end mattresses & state of the art TVs in every bedroom. It's location is ideal just 4 miles from the Virginia Dare Bridge which shortens your trip to your OBX vacation. 3.8 miles from the Bodie Island Light house; 12 miles to The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge; 6 miles to The Oregon Inlet. This beach is located at the end of a cul-de-sac which is does not offer public access, so it tends to be less crowded.

Languages:

English, French

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