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Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head!

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A wooden deck with white chairs overlooking a beach.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a large window with blinds.
A beach with sand dunes and a view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinets, and a striped sign above.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Nags Head

At this holiday home you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and barbecues. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this South Nags Head holiday home include Jennette's Pier and Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 6 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 14 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Chef - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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. Pet friendly under 50 lbs. 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 27

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pet fee $500 or higher if damage occurs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head!?

Yep, Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head! is a short 9-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and parasailing. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Does Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

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

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head!?

No, Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Luxury Oceanfront home in South Nags Head! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was excellent and Nadine is an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and home! Very friendly and communicative owner throughout our stay. Would absolutely recommend a visit to this awesome oceanfront home!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, great location, and responsive host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The host was exceptional—so helpful, responsive, and made everything feel easy from start to finish. The home itself is beautifully updated and truly felt like a home away from home.We especially loved the gorgeous sunrises and the perfect ocean view from the upper balcony—such a peaceful way to start each day. It was very family-friendly, and our girls had the best time playing games and just being together. As a mom, I really cherished sipping my coffee while taking in that amazing view.We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would love to come back!
Sunrise on the upper balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property. The house was well maintained and beautifully decorated. The location is perfect- right on the beach dunes, just steps from the beach. Nadine is a fabulous host, extremely responsive. I would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 đź’—
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing home! The location, decor, cleanliness, fully stocked kitchen, ocean/beach front, and quiet location make this a 5 Star destination. Just a short drive to Fish Heads restaurant and another 5 or so minutes to all shopping, restaurants, and entertainment Nags Head has to offer. The sunrises are something not to be missed from the primary suites balcony. Just a great way to start the day. You may find bigger, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a home that checks as many boxes as the Mermaids Grotto.
View from the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanee L.

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

Perfect Place to Relax and Enjoy the Ocean

We visited this home for a four day golf and fishing trip! It was wonderfully decorated, clean, and the perfect set-up with the private upper bedroom within the upper loft area and the three other bedrooms (all good sizes) included one with bunk beds together for a larger group. The owner was very accommodating and a great communicator. Nags Head Golf Links was close by and a beautiful course with insanely amazing views of the water! I would suggest to any families or adults on an excursion that they rent this exquisite home, we also look forward to coming back...soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy and Pieter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is definitely a top tier Nags Head rental. It is really well maintained, clean, bright and pleasant inside. Super family room and spacious kitchen area with high quality appliances, great dishes, cookware, etc. Gigantic TV in family area. You can sit out on the deck and listen to the ocean waves. From the MBDR on the top floor has its own deck that looks over the dunes to see the beach and ocean. We did not want to walk over the dunes to the beach so we walked 1 house over to the public walkway. We could fit 4 cars in the driveway. One of the nicest rentals we have had in the OBX. Excellent communications from Nadine
View from MBDR deck
Beach in front of the house
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Mermaid's Grotto! The house was perfect for our family of 5. Everything was so beautifully decorated and so well stocked. It was close to shops and restaurants and many things to do, but also away from it all in the beauty of the south of Nags Head. Really the best of both worlds.Nadine was an amazing host. She was great to work with and very easy to communicate with. All the thoughtful details of the rental were noticed and appreciated. The only negative thing I have to say is I wish there was a larger entryway into the house to get sand off and leave items before transitioning into the living room and house. It was tight and made it tricky to enter from the beach sandy.But overall it was an amazing experience! We would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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