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The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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 manager

Rose Hudgins

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Water skiing 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 sq ft (84 sq m)

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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
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
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About the neighborhood

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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 4 min drive
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 8 min drive
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly located?

Situated in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf, and Glazin' Go-Nuts. Avalon Fishing Pier and Hemingway Gallery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Mermaids Purse Cottage ~ Privacy ~ Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

K K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter S., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great time - lovely home. Glad we booked this trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer E., NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
first visit
Helpful host and lovely area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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 .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Dale M., Fulton, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niekon n.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT Home Away From Home!
This adorable little cottage was perfect for our family! It was nicely updated, clean and very well stocked with linens. With five of us we never ran out of towels. We have three boys, 17, 16 and 9. We had plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy their time while we were there. It's a very short walk to the beach with a shortcut path in the front yard. If you choose to drive to the beach, there are beach access parking areas just down the street. Grocery store, gas station, retail stores and most importantly DUCK DOUGHNUTS are right next door. I cooked several meals during our stay and the kitchen is well stocked. There is also a gas grill and we used that. If there is anything you find you need that isn't there, Wayne and Rose will do their best to accommodate you. We handlined for crabs one afternoon. Wayne gave us directions to the best spot to catch crabs and while we were out he brought over his propane tank, cooker stand and steamer pot for us to use. Dinner was delicious that night! My older boys loved the outdoor shower and I loved less sand to clean up. There are lots of puzzles, board games and yard games for the kids to entertain themselves with on rainy afternoons. The Wifi is teenager approved as well. The listing says no TV, but they do have one with streaming services on it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
This little cottage was perfect for our family of four plus our fur baby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home base
The Mermaids purse was a comfortable home base for us to stay on our trip to the outer banks. The beds were comfortable and The house was well equipped with what we needed to make meals for the family. We are used to sitting at a table together, our three boys were able to sit at the counter bar to eat. A couple of kitchen chairs would have been helpful for my husband and I to sit at the small table. The location felt private and was close to the beach and other sights we were interested in visiting. There was noise from the main road and car wash early in the mornings. Rose was welcoming and gave us lots of helpful insider information for parking and things to do. She provided toys and boogie boards for the kids to use at the beach. She also left a basket of snacks and goodies for us to enjoy. Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Mermaids Purse.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
House was clean and in a good location. Rose was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E., Liberty, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Rose was quick to respond to any questions or requests that we had. She and her husband came by during our stay and were both very nice people. This house was very clean and the beds/pillows were super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This place was perfect for our family and dogs! We loved that it was at the end of the road against trees for taking the dogs out. The house was comfortable and setup nicely! We found everything we needed in the house. We loved how it was close to everything and the neighborhood was quiet. Rose is a sweetheart and welcomed us with cookies and fresh eggs from her chickens! We will definitely try to book here again in the future 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid's Purse Cottage
A wonderful property. Clean and charming. Communication with the owner was excellent as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnie L., Pembroke

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great
Home was nice, great location. Bed slept nice, which is important to me. Host was very nice, she answered all our questions before we got there. Home was nicely stocked with all the necessities. Hopefully we can go back same time next year ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022