Title: Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best! ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925200/26925117/704fab39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925200/26925117/203fdfd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925200/26925117/4f8c236a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925200/26925117/289efaa9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925200/26925117/13748643.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Tale of A Mermaid, a cozy retreat on Beach Road in Nags Head. Steps from the ocean and within walking distance to the fishing pier, restaurants, and shops. Enjoy your stay with modern comforts like HVAC, WiFi, YouTubeTV and relax on either the front porch or screened porch. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best! The Tale of A Mermaid is located on Beach Road in Nags Head across from the Nags Head Fishing Pier with great beach access. Amenities include: HVAC, YOu TubeTV, WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, front porch, screened porch, back deck, outdoor shower w/ hot & cold water, washer & dryer, charcoal grill, picnic table & outside seating. Bathroom has walk-in shower (no bath tub) Please note: Linens are NOT provided. You will need to bring or rent your sheets, pillowcases & towels. \*\*\*You will need to provide your paper products: paper towels & toilet tissue\*\*\* Address: 3404 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959 \*\*\*Sorry, pets are NOT allowed\*\*\* Tale Of A Mermaid is centrally located. Steps from the ocean, walking distance to fishing pier, restaurants & bars, seafood market, souvenier shop, flower shop and more. A short walk to Jockey's Ridge State Park...watching the sunset from atop this amazing sand dune is a must! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Deck ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) ### General - Unit size: 600 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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 required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Circa 1953 Beach Cottage...this is 'old School' Beach It's Best Circa 1953 Beach Cottage...this is 'old School' Beach It's Best ## About the area ![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%7C35.97216%2C-75.63296&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VdQvnOw0wlTvOgC9MNYepyR9TGw=) Nags Head, NC #### What's nearby - Jockey's Ridge State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Nags Head Fishing Pier - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - OBX Laser Tag - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Outer Banks Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles - Jennette's Pier - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Biscuits N’ P\*rn - ‬3 min drive - ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬3 min drive - ‪Poke Box - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best! located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Fishing Pier. Jockey's Ridge State Park and Dowdy Park are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best! Reviews 10 ### 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 252 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chrissy K. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Very cute and clean its also close to the beach! ##### Chrissy K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3rd Time Staying We love this place as our annual get-away! ##### Andrew S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriel H. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yearly MN pals trip We loved our stay. Spent lots of time on the beach and meeting the surrounding outer banks enjoyers. Lovely cottage with great AC. ##### Gabriel H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany P. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Another great trip to the mermaids tale. Loved all of it…house, location, decor, cleanliness, and Cindy.Thanks again! ##### Tiffany P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom M. 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay Everything about this property was perfect. Location, layout, communication. We loved the porch and the outdoor shower. We also loved the beds, and I know a few reviewers didn’t. But we thought they were great. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Tom M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott H. 22 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Very quaint cabin close to beach access. ##### Scott H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg W. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Beach Cottage My wife and I absolutely loved this cottage! ##### Greg W. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 16 Jan 2017 #### Great Cottage! Once again, a great stay. We love the decor and feel! Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan P. 10 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Lovely and homey. Close to beach and shopping. ##### Susan P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie M. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### July Vacation The property was very cute, great location, and would stay again! ##### Katie M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn T. 26 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little cottage This was the perfect little cottage for me and my wife. Had everything we needed and easy access to the beach. The screened in porch was great for morning coffee. ##### Glenn T. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha B. 8 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little cottage, good location to activities and beach. Well kept, clean, comfortable for two people. ##### Martha B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi R., Virginia 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. The location and amenities were just what we were looking for. ##### Kristi R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany P. 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great destination! This house was very thing we needed! Loved everything about it. Great location, decor, and simple amenities. We will stay there again ##### Tiffany P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew T. 22 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Long Weekend Easy to get to beach and nearby restaurants/bars. Showered in the outdoor shower and grilled after the beach every day. Wonderful, relaxing stay. ##### Matthew T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### charles f. 20 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 50th wedding anniversary - memories made at Tale of a Mermaid Just the right size for a couple to spend a few days in the Outer Banks. The property is close to shopping, restaurants, and site seeing venues. ##### charles f. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy K. 21 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend The Mermaids tail cottage was perfect for our girls weekend/Jeep trip. Cottage had a great location across from the beach and had everything we needed. Host was great to communicate with and would definitely recommend. ##### Tracy K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandi G. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always the best! We love this beautiful property. We've stayed here 4 years in a row and plan to come back next year. Highly recommend!! ##### Mandi G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry A. 2 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific property The cottage was absolutely spotless and location was very close to the beach access. Very safe and quiet area with great off street parking. ##### Larry A. Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany M. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience for our honeymoon! We loved this cottage! It was perfect for the two of us and the location was amazing. Right next to the fishing pier and easy access to the beach. The cottage decor was adorable and it was so clean! We also loved the screened in porch. We will definitely be back. ##### Brittany M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. 28 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Favorite place on the Outer Banks This is a great rental that never disappoints. This is our second year in a row and envision more to come! ##### Andrew S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. 12 Jul 2018 #### Great stay! Great location! We will be back! We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay over the 4th of July holiday. Perfect location for fireworks! Such a cute quaint place. Loved the outdoor shower. Cindy was very helpful and accommodating. We will be back!! ##### Michael S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah K. 8 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely old-school beach home! We hade a wonderful stay in this adorable property! It’s literally a 2 minute walk from the beach. The house was clean and comfortable, with enough space for our family of four. Looking forward to another visit next year! ##### Sarah K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chase B. 1 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Time We had a wonderful time staying at this cottage. Although it rained most of our stay, the location of this cottage was ideal. On the rainy days, we were right near a ton a shops. Once the rain cleared up, we were right across from the beach. Perfect location. The cottage was very clean and had a homey feeling. ##### Chase B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill P. 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Mermaid Cottage fun I loved this small cottage. So perfectly decorated with comfy beds. The outside porch was a nice place to relax, too. For older adults, we needed to know about the step up to the bedrooms. Also, directions to using the TV control would have helped. Overall a convenient place to stay in Nags Head. We loved our short walks to the pier. ##### Jill P. 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