Title: The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Mermaids Purse Cottage \~ Privacy \~ Pet Friendly Holiday home with kitchen, near Outer Banks Beaches ## Photo gallery for The Mermaids Purse Cottage \~ Privacy \~ Pet Friendly ![Outdoor dining - The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34550000/34549100/34549024/e863e471.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34550000/34549100/34549024/3db289be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34550000/34549100/34549024/3181034d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34550000/34549100/34549024/70c1139d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34550000/34549100/34549024/f6b679c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Discover a charming retreat in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, just three blocks from the ocean. With plenty of parking and a well-stocked kitchen, this cozy 2-bedroom home is perfect for families or outdoor enthusiasts. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Laundry room - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Purse Cottage \~ Privacy \~ Pet Friendly Private Great location. Charming 2 bedroom, 3 blocks from Ocean in Kill Devil Hills. Plenty of parking. Walking distance to food, shopping and movies. Dead end road and pet friendly. Well stocked kitchen. Huge wooded back yard. large hot/cold enclosed outdoor shower. Queen beds in both bedrooms with bunk beds also. Wifi provided, Smart TV. Central A/C. Gas grill and picnic table. Bike trails to Wright Brothers Monument, fishing pier, cinema, shopping and food so close by. It's perfect for your boats or outdoor gear. Located close to public boat ramp in quiet family friendly neighborhood, removed from the traffic yet right in the middle of town. WiFi provided. Perfect for yoga retreat with private wooded backyard covered with live oak trees. Paddleboard classes or rental available. Pet Friendly. Homeowners have lived on the Outer Banks since 1975\. We invite you to come and explore the Outer Banks like never before and we encourage you to go off the beaten path. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66310000/66309800/66309764/w905h638x60y45-d7992864.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oyster Pointe Flip Flop Stop Sound-side Condo Kill Devil Hills - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=66309764&PinnedHotelID=66309764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83490000/83481400/83481391/d08f51ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Harbor Home, Sunset Views, Fireplace, Private dock and Boat Slip Colington Harbour - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 104 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=83481391&PinnedHotelID=83481391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33210000/33209600/33209537/944d69a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Treehouse OBX. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules there is a $50 dollar extra fee for each pets ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 3 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as The Mermaids Purse Cottage \~ New Listing \~ Pet Friendly Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly Kill Devil Hills Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly Kill Devil Hills Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly House ## About the area Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near theme parks. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Kill Devil Hills travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kill-Devil-Hills.dx10754) [View more Holiday homes in Kill Devil Hills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kill-Devil-Hills-Private-Holiday-Homes.d10754-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.03435%2C-75.67473&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3xStA46EgWuTGAINT--nrXpVcKo=) Kill Devil Hills, NC ### What's nearby - ![Morning walk on the beach in the Outer Banks. Caught the sun rising at the Avalon Pier. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10754/cd48b262-68e5-4c5c-be5b-391c277ea443.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Avalon Fishing Pier 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Wright Brothers National Memorial featuring a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066265/3480b2d9-f7dc-4911-a568-cdd6da374537.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wright Brothers National Memorial 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - ![Nags Head Wood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299149/a4f9bdc7-da7f-4aed-b6dd-97f5fa131e7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nags Head Woods Preserve 8 min drive \- 4.1 miles - Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Glazin' Go-Nuts 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) 25 min drive ### Restaurants - The Jolly Roger Restaurant 13 min walk - Captain George's Seafood Restaurant 4 min drive - Outer Banks Brewing Station 4 min drive - Ashley’s Espresso Parlour 3 min drive - Dairy Queen 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly? ### What time is check-out at The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly? ### Where is The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Mermaids Purse Cottage \~ Privacy \~ Pet Friendly Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 124 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maddie W. 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was cozy, clean, and well-stocked with the essentials! Rose was also easy to communicate with and had great recommendations for the area. Really enjoyed our stay! ##### Maddie W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison M. 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick getaway Great stay! Host was very easy to work with. Check in was seamless. ##### Allison M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wanda C. 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private & Wonderful Wonderful cottage at the end of a private street. Dog friendly and centrally located to everything. Enjoyed our vacation here. Very comfortable. ##### Wanda C. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sunnie F. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Beach Cottage Second stay at Rose’s beach cottage and we got to meet Rose, she’s absolutely wonderful and a great host. Great location, private backyard, always very clean, and super close to the beach. Lovely place to stay with the furbabies, We look forward to coming back! ##### Sunnie F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah S. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and near everthing This place was great! We were tucked at the end of the street with only 1 neighbor. But so close to the beach and the grocery store and Duck Donuts! ##### Leah S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry D. 14 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mermaid Cottage Perfect place for us, had all we needed and more; nautical deco that i wantrd to copy. Quiet neighborhood. Rose was a great host and gave us great recommendations for everything we asked. She's a long time local so she's in the know. Comfortable bed. If we return to OBX this is our go to place. ##### Sherry D. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy W. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Great place to stay with our little family! Its so hard to find a vacation home that also allows 2 large dogs so this place was perfect! Just off the main highway, but in a nice secluded area. Had all the amenities you could think, especially in the kitchen. The outdoor area was a perfect hang out spot for everyone! Rose checked in a few times to see if we needed anything and gave us plenty of information about things to do and places to go. Thank you so much, we enjoyed our stay! ##### Mandy W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hunter S. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family fun Our family enjoyed our stay in OBX. The house was clean with plenty of cookie supplies, nice space under the house. Lots of towels provided by Rose which was great as the house does not have a washer and dryer. Rose was very helpful and quick to make a small repair on the outdoor shower. ##### Hunter S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### K K. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! 'The Mermaids Purse Cottage' was exactly what we needed! My 5 and 6 year old nieces were beside themselves with all the mermaid decor. The underside of the house was such a cool addition. Loved the outside shower and game closet. House was very clean. Thanks! ##### K K. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karin P. 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved loved LOVED We stayed with my husband, 2 kids (ages 7 & 10) our dogs and myself. It was such a lovely, quaint house. We enjoyed the outdoor shower and area underneath the house very much! Loved that it was on a dead end and it offered a little more privacy. The house was perfect and everything we needed for our family vacay! Rose was very easy and accommodating! Thank you Rose! ##### Karin P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark G. 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun and Relaxing! Our family had such a special vacation here. Rose was very welcoming and accommodating! There is crosswalks to walk to the beach which worked out really well for us. Grocery close by and teens had freedom to walk to duck donuts and shopping. The place was clean and cozy…great AC for the heat! Loved under the deck and a nice quiet neighborhood. We would love to return here! Thank you Rose! ##### Mark G. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Best Vacation Ever! Wonderful , Wonderful place ! Cozy and charming! We had everything we needed in this beautiful cottage. The hostess was so kind to think through every single detail. It is so well decorated , with great taste. Space is so well organized, kitchen has everything you need and want for cooking. Every thing you need for the vacation at the beach , you get in this place. Very accommodating for two kids ( 2 years old and under) . Rose is a wonderful hostess! We would love to come if we can . ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niekon n. 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mermaid's Purse bday & proposal due to length of stay, most OBX rentals required a week long stay... thankfully we came across this location that didn't. Rose was accommodating and maintained great communication with me in the week leading up to check-in. What initially was just meant to be a weekend spent with friends for my birthday turned into a proposal with my now fiancée. Everything was perfect for this to happen and would not have been possible without the cute cottage. ##### Niekon n. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### taylor g. 5 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome place to stay. ##### taylor g. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ewa H. 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cottage! We loved it and Rose was wonderful! ##### Ewa H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew B. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### OBX Great time ##### Matthew B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle T. 4 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach getaway We stayed for three nights. The house was exactly what we were looking for. Check in couldn't have been easier, and communication with the host was great. We had a great time, the house had everything we needed and was very conveniently located. Will definitely book this place again ##### Danielle T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale M., Fulton, NY 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great place to stay! ##### Dale M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful time here! The house is comfortable and cozy. It is lovingly decorated and cared for. The kitchen is well stocked. The bunk room was perfect for our four kids, and they enjoyed the well stocked game cabinet. We loved all the hanging chairs in the space underneath. The location is convenient to the beach and shopping centers, along with the biking/walking path along the bay side. We can't wait to come back! ##### Laura S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan D. 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family of five spent the week and absolutely loved it! Rose is a gracious hostess. From fresh eggs and cucumbers brought for our family to enjoy, to making sure we knew great places to eat, and beaches and activities to enjoy, she made sure our vacation was great. All our boys said the house was the best part of our stay, due to the variety of games she has available. We know where to stay if we are back in OBX! ##### Susan D. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley B. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Rose was an absolute sweetheart! Her cottage was so adorable and def fit the beach vibes. The fresh eggs she left us were amazing! Pet friendly and our pupper loved running around the outdoor space. The one level with bedrooms was amazing for our little ones. We will def be back to the cottage . It’s in such a great area close by to everything. ##### Ashley B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily P. 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay at a Cozy Cottage! We had a fantastic stay at this charming two-bedroom cottage! It was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The location was perfect — just a short walk to the beach, local shops, and a fun splash pad that the kids loved.Rose, the host, was absolutely wonderful — friendly, responsive, and incredibly accommodating. She made sure we had everything we needed and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.We’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful spot near all the attractions! ##### Emily P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee C. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Great time - lovely home. Glad we booked this trip. ##### Lee C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe M. 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The "Mermaid's Purse" was a quaint and quiet stay. It was lovingly decorated and has easy access to all the areas' attractions. Rose is a gracious, generous and greagarious host who knows anything anybody would want to know about the Outer Banks. To give and example of her attentiveness: when we first got there we found a small hornets' nest under the stairs. I texted Rose and went food shopping. The nest was gone before we got back! ##### Joe M. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee E. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just Enough This house is perfect for a couple’s get away. Conveniently located & close to everything.The house was clean, the kitchen was well equipped, and the deck is the perfect place to relax! We went to the beach, rode bikes, & cooked delicious meals in the kitchen. Don’t skip a duck donut! ##### Renee E. 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