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The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly

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A rustic wooden structure with a bench, a hammock, and a table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a bar area, and a refrigerator.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a refrigerator, and various kitchen appliances.
A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees.
A spacious living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. The kitchen is visible in the background with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Kill Devil Hills Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

With a stay at this vacation home in Kill Devil Hills, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nags Head Fishing Pier and Jennette's Pier. .This vacation home is 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kill Devil Hills Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Kill Devil Hills Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jolly Roger Restaurant - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Outer Banks Brewing Station - ‬4 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 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
All used towels please place in the shower stall.
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 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 at 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

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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ New Listing ~ Pet Friendly
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Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly
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Mermaids Purse Cottage New Listing Pet Friendly
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The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property, close to everyday but not on a main road! The host was great, would recommend to anyone! If we ever go back this is where we will stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect size for a small family! Great location. Clean and well equipped. Really enjoyed our stay there. Would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So glad to have stayed here - Rose and Wayne, you are amazing souls, thank you for sharing this home! The perfect central spot. We can’t wait to come back soon. Loved the eggs!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally best host we’ve ever had we felt at home immediately. The property is so unique we loved all the knickknacks!! Definitely would recommend booking if you can there is so much to eat and do near and plenty of recommended spots from Rose that we absolutely loved. We will make this a tradition for sure especially if we get to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a great value! It is walkable from both the beach and the bay. Rose was a wonderful hostess who accommodated us, brought over extra towels, and communicated well. The property has everything you might need with kitchen supplies, beach chairs, boogie boards and the like. Do note, THE PROPERTY DOES NOT HAVE LAUNDRY. You can use the coin laundry in town or plan accordingly. Overall, I would highly recommend. The property is everything you need for a thrifty stay in OBX.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great time - lovely home. Glad we booked this trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage!

We loved it and Rose was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this cottage for a week. 3 Adults, 2 dogs. This property was PERFECT FOR DOGS. End of a quiet street with yard space. The fenced upper deck was a nice surprise. It is very challenging to find a property that will accommodate 2 large dogs and this one definitely fit the bill for a reasonable price. LOCATION WAS AMAZING. We walked to the beach each day (about 3 blocks). Many restaurants and stores nearby. Rose was a very prompt communicator. Check-in was a breeze. Things to be aware of: laundry was listed as an amenity and there is not any on-property laundry (we packed for the ability to do laundry and needed to run to Target and buy a few extra clothes), the home is in need of some minor updates (stained towels, bedding with tears/rips, kitchen cabinet broken, etc...), and I would have loved to have a vacuum available in the house (we found a broom, but that was it).Overall, a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick getaway

Great stay! Host was very easy to work with. Check in was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

OBX

Great time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

House was clean and in a good location. Rose was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

It was perfect for our family and very close to everything. We had a wonderful time. Rose was very nice and helpful. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

first visit

Helpful host and lovely area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

This little cottage was perfect for our family of four plus our fur baby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

The mermaids purse was a cute little cottage perfect for a couple to get away from all the things! Met my expectations and served us well for the week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach getaway

We come to OBX routinely to see family. This time we decided to bring the dogs with us for some beach fun. Location was convenient. Rose was an absolute wonderful host. Had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021