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The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️

Portsmouth vacation home with private pool

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Interior
Terrace/patio
Hair dryer

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Portsmouth, VA
  • Place, Rivers Casino Portsmouth
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, LeMans Karting
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

On waterfront.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Rivers Casino Portsmouth and 6 miles (10 km) of Chesapeake Square Mall with a stay here. Portsmouth City Park and Cinemark Chesapeake Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth - 2 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • LeMans Karting - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Old Dominion University - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 23 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 30 min drive - 28.7 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 11 min drive
  • Ft Norfolk-Medical Center Station - 11 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Frozen Custard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skrimp Shack - ‬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 Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️

This guest house is on the property of a beautiful home on Chrystal Lake. The views are stunning from the floor to ceiling windows. This guest house features a kitchenette with microwave fridge and coffee maker. Sitting area, table and full size bed. The bath features an amazing rain head shower in custom ocean feel corner. The property features a dock for fishing, beautiful patio to enjoy the lake views. Bring your kayak and explore! There is a private pool on the premises that is only used by the owners. Please do not disturb them or their guests. The lake is for your enjoyment. The dock is shared and the fire pit area and seating is for you only. Property management is by offsite manager not owners on site. Owners are friendly and social but do not manage guest requests. We are 10 minutes from downtown Norfolk and all of its attractions. We are about 20 minutes to Norfolk Naval Base and about 25 minutes to Virginia Beach. The area is full of amazing sites and attractions including the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Museums and some of the best restaurants. A car is necessary to get around the area. Automatic gate is controlled by a remote in the room and will be left open only when check in time is scheduled and at check out.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1 square foot

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

611865

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.7 mi (22-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Rivers Casino Portsmouth (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ to downtown Portsmouth?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Portsmouth.

The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very welcoming. We loved the view and the bed was so comfortable. I need to know where the pillows came from . There could be a little more lighting outside to get to the car but other than that it was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this his quaint cottage on the lake. very relaxing. There is a full size bed. Would have preferred a queen size. Close to casino and things to do in Norfolk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute room. View of lake is lovely. A tad awkward with the house full of renters being so close. Also highway noise a bummer. Bed wasn't very comfortable. Nice play for the nightly cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Purposeful E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allasyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristal M., Conover, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Trip

The property was very clean and had a great view. However parking was a disaster and the people staying in the house did not respect our parking space. We ended up being late to a meeting because they had us blocked in and we could not get anyone out to move the car.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend

This location is great for a couple that wants to get away for a quiet weekend. The views of the lake were awesome! We didn’t get to use the fire pit because it was raining. Contact with the host was outstanding. All responses were within 5 minutes of us reaching out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Mermaid’s Lair

What an incredible lil gem of a stay. This place is perfect for 1-2 person short stay. The views are incredible and the place was clean and welcoming - the bed was so comfortable! It is a small space but the design is just perfect. Quiet, safe area and I will definitely be back. Only suggestion would be to add a hair dryer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Some shortcomings

The interior of the property was clean. However, there were several shortcomings. The tables were small and unstable. The bathroom was very small with no place to place toiletries or hang clothing/towels. We had only two bath towels for four days stay. The small table and chairs on the porch were broken and unsafe. The sidewalk/steps were poorly lit. In fact, while retrieving an item from the car after dark, I fell. I had a skinned knuckle and a twisted ankle. I could have been hurt much worse.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini trip

Nice waterfront spot, bed was comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Mermaid’s Lair

Great cozy place for two. Beautiful view of Crystal Lake and very convenient to Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. We highly recommend Sojourn to book your next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

On lakeside

Loved it. Highest rating absolutely. Will book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023