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The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront

Beachfront vacation home in Long Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Long Beach vacation home, you'll find Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and 57th Place West Access Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Holden Beach - 34 min drive - 29.4 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 54 min drive - 45.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪oak island deli & pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬5 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.

The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
2 Queens | 1 Twin | 1 Twin-over-queen Bunk Bed | 1 Twin-over-twin Bunk Bed

A true seaside treasure, The Mermaid Cottage offers guests the nostalgia of a classic knotty-pine paneled beach cottage effortlessly combined with shabby-chic touches and modern amenities. With space for up to ten guests and two dogs per stay, the entire family can soak in the sun as you build sandcastles together just steps from your door.

Beautifully updated and decorated throughout, the open concept living area is well lit both day and night thanks to walls of windows and thoughtful lighting choices. Cuddle up on the comfy sectional or lounge in the pair of recliners to watch a movie or stream your favorite shows. The sturdy dining table seats at least six adults comfortably, with bench seating along one side allowing for extra space if needed. Three additional seats are available at the adjacent breakfast bar. The compact kitchen still offers plenty of counterspace and is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare meals, whether you’re laying out the ultimate build your own sandwich bar, setting some chili to simmer in the provided crockpot while you spend the day on the beach or beautifully baking an impressive catch of the day.

Just off the kitchen, the first two bedrooms share hall access to a full bathroom with a pedestal sink and a standard tub/shower combo. The streetside bedroom is furnished with a twin-over-double bunk bed and a twin bed. The stackable washer and dryer are also tucked behind a screen in this room. The middle bedroom provides a queen bed and a twin-over-twin bunk bed, along with a smart TV for personal entertainment. The oceanfront master suite is located off the living room and features a queen bed, wall-mounted smart TV and direct oceanfront deck access. The ensuite bathroom offers a pedestal sink and step-in shower stall.

The oceanfront covered porch offers plenty of seating, with a wrap around built in bench, classic rocking chairs and a comfortable lounge chaise. Dine al fresco at the wooden picnic table as you watch the sunset over the Atlantic. Thanks to the wooden gate at the top of the steps, parents can relax as toddlers or dogs play. There’s also a fenced dog run on the lower level, as well as an additional picnic table and a sand box in the shade under the house. The enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water makes rinsing sand off after a day on the beach a breeze, and the storage area is well stocked with beach chairs and toys for your use, plus a cart to haul everything in.

Take a break from the hustle of the everyday and live life by the drift of the tides – Book your stay at The Mermaid Cottage today.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.8 mi (50-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront to downtown Oak Island?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Oak Island.

The Mermaid Cottage: Charming, Dog-Friendly and Oceanfront Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best location ever

The deck is so close to the beach that sitting on the deck feels like sitting on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Mermaid Cottage was everything we needed and then some. I will definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025