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Welcome to the Salty Mermaid

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The Salty Mermaid
We are Salty, We love the Sea
Outdoor TV sitting area with Gas Grill
Steps to the Beach
Living and Kitchen area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Ocean Lakes Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Myrtle Beach State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Surfside Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Salty Mermaid

Come enjoy the Salty Mermaid! Ocean Lakes Family Campground 7 Bedroom 3 bath stilted beach house one minute walk from the beach.
4 King Beds
2 Queen Beds
1 twin over Full Bunk
3 Full Baths with Tub/Shower Combo
Outdoor Shower
WIFI is free of charge
New Washer/Dryer Main level
Granite Countertops throughout
This house has been remodeled and updated with new paint and decor.
Fully equipped Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances
Under-house TV sitting area along with a gas grill.
Must be 25 to rent the property
Ocean lakes parking fee of $12/day is not included.
$250 CLEANING FEE INCLUDED IN BOOKING
$250 LINENS FEE REQUIRED
$59 REFUNDABLE INSURANCE DEPOSIT REQUIRED

NOTE: We appreciate your reviews for 2023; listened to your feedback
and have changed both cleaning services and maintenance services going forward from September 2023 for a better and more enjoyable experience for our renters.

Property manager

Kevin Wetherington

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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

Surfside Beach

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. The Market Common and Broadway at the Beach are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Ripley's Aquarium and Old Time Pottery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Myrtle Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Lakes Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Myrtle Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • The Market Common - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Surfside Beach - 9 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pirateland Beach - 14 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River City Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Quarterdeck Oceanfront Beach Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Meyer's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dagwood's Deli & Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪New China 120 Item Buffet - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to the Salty Mermaid have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Welcome to the Salty Mermaid pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Salty Mermaid?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Salty Mermaid?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Salty Mermaid located?

This family-friendly Surfside Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Lakes Beach and Magnolia Lake. Old Time Pottery and Fun Warehouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ericka W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Its was ok

Great property location. We couldn't use the outside furniture its was dirty and we couldn't get the tv to work. All the bathrooms were dirty we had to clean them. We had problems with all the tv's in the house. I did contact the property owner and he did respond. The beds are very uncomfortable lumpy. This is a beautiful property and the house is beautiful. Its needs a very good deep cleaning and new furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky M.

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

Bringing dad to car show

Our stay was great. Everything clean and convenient. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia C.

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

Great trip

Loved the size of the house. It fit all our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Cute House

Great Location and owner was very responsive! Kitchen was stock with pots and pans!! My only complaint is the parking! Very tight squeeze for 4 vehicles but when booking it said we had 5 spaces!! So close to the beach and beds were comfortable !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Annual family vacation

Unfortunately we were hit with the tropical storm Debby but our family motto is "We'll make it work." The location is perfect for walking to the beach and the neighbors are friendly. Because of the rain, we played games downstairs with them in the carport. Parking is tight so we parked one of our cars in the overflow lot. We had an issue with the toilet downstairs, but my son (pipefitter) gave it a temporary fix to get us through the week. I notified Kevin who replied immediately and offered to send someone to fix it. Because of the storm, I let him know that my son took care of it. The one disappointment was the cleanliness. Maybe it's my OCD. The coffeemaker had grounds with mold so we cleaned it out but bought a new one to use and just bring home. We washed all of the cookware before using and used paper plates and plastic utensils. We swept, mopped and vacuumed the floors, and washed the bathmats because they were dirty. I should mention that this is our first time using VRBO to rent a beach house at Ocean Lakes. All of our previous stays were through the property. Overall, I absolutely recommend this house for the location and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 4th Trip

The house was super adorable and for being in the middle of the travel season was holding up! Unfortunately the vacuum had no suction so the same was hard to keep down. All issues we had were fixed in a timely manner. Nice short walk to the beach and where it is at its tucked into the back corner which made it a little more quiet which was nice for a busy week! I enjoyed our time and would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcy S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great house but....

The house itself and location were great. However, the house was dirty, trash under the bed, molded mattress cover, broken toilet seat. The beds had been slept in. We spent the first day cleaning and washing sheets. I requested a refund of our cleaning and linen fee and to be paid back for the toilet seat we bought. I have yet to receive anything. Owner has not been helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA N.

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

Nall clan

We had 16 people in one house for a week. We had no problems with the housing and it was close enough you could walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Great Stay!

We had all of our kids and grandkids from across the states. Excellent property, lots of room. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steph m.

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

Spring Break

This was a nice location and large enough for multiple parts of our family to meet and get together.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Spring trip

Brought our HS baseball team to stay for three nights. All was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adria R.

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

Giving Thanks

We celebrated my mom beating breast cancer over Thanksgiving. The house was terrific, clean and everything we needed to prepare meals. Thanks, Kevin, for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay. The house had more than enough room to accommodate our group (4 adults, 2 babies, 3 toddlers, 2 kids, and 3 teenagers). Everything was as described and pictured. Love the fact the the pots and pans were large to accommodate large groups that was a nice surprise! Over all 10/10 would stay again! The host was very accommodating to letting us check in really early and very responsive to messages. We had 0 issues that have been previously mentioned in other reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Family trip

The house was big enough for a family trip
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Gilliam’s

Had a wonderful time! The only issue was parking. We had our truck in overflow and it got a bad scratch. Busy weekend to celebrate Halloween. We parked three cars at house. We had golf carts to get around. Our Host was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jamie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fun at OL in October

Loved the location and the amount of bedrooms at the property. The cleanliness was not up to par- found underwear and glasses in one bedroom and a pair of pants in another as well as the floor having dust bunnies and causing your feet to be black as soon as you walked on it. Would be MUCH better if the property was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Greenwood

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

Great vacation

We loved this house! It is updated and the perfect size for a big family. The beds were comfortable and the house was very clean. Owner was responsive as well. House is within walking distance to the beach. We will definitely rent this house again. Very pleased with this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey L.

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

Nice home

Over all this home is nice. The streets are very tight to pass and to park for larger vehicles. The campground is wonderful. Kevin was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

July vacation

House had enough bedrooms for the 11 of us. Close to beach- short walk. Would have liked a table and chairs on deck or underneath the house for playing cards and games. Kevin was quick to answer me and resolve any issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Haley E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall Decent Stay

The pictures of the property are very accurate, small bedrooms and living room area. Nice kitchen. The house needs a deep cleaning and some maintenance. Our feet stayed black the entire trip due to the floors, the mattress pads had dirt or something on them, and we saw several cockroaches on the property during our stay. The maintenance problems included the following: the upstairs left bathroom vent leaks, the light switch in the upstairs right bathroom was very difficult to turn on, the front glass door slams (has no catch to it), the top deck has several loose boards, and the bottom deck railing was very loose. The steps seem dry rotted, one broke off during our stay (which we let the owner know about). The outdoor seating area was very nice, included a TV. Overall, our stay was nice. Very quick walk to the ocean, and Ocean Lakes is a nice family friendly campground. The young children had a good time at the campgrounds little water park. Owner did allow us to check in early due to the house being cleaned already, and responded to all emails in a timely manner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Had a great time

Plenty of space for our family. Comfortable. Would stay again .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

KIM W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Resort stay

House was ok. Really needed a better cleaning . Owner took several days to respond
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sara H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Unsatisfied

The house is spacious & had plenty of room. Close proximity to the beach. Decorated nicely, but desperately needs a deep cleaning & some maintenance. I made the owner aware of following concerns. He replied quickly that he’d reach out to his cleaning company, but I did not hear anything else from him. Maintenance concerns: The railing gives & is dangerous. I do not allow my kids on deck by themselves. It’s unfortunate to be on vacation & not enjoy the outdoor space. Vent in upstairs bathroom is dripping, hopefully just condensation (maybe air unit coils need maintenanced/cleaned) Glass door slams shut, does not catch to close more slowly. Handle slips off glass door easily. Upstairs shower on right wouldn’t drain so we couldn’t use that shower. Some of us showered in outdoor cause it’s tough only having 2 usable showers. Trundle bed does not pull out, so house sleeps 15. Cleanliness issues: Floors are filthy, after being here for 30-45min, the bottom of kids feet are black. Underneath the Trundle is full of sand & mattress appears stained/dirty. Mattress pads on beds had lose debris, crumbs or something on them. Bedside tables needed to be wiped down. (From what I gather you must manage the property from afar, & you’re paying for a cleaning service & charging guests for assumed services & the company is not providing that service) There was no broom or mop in the house, so we bought our own. There was however a vacuum & leaf blower.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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