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On the beach
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Oak Island, NC
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Oak Island

On the beach.With a stay at this Long Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Caswell Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and 57th Place West Access Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 21 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬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.

4BR/3BA,Oceanfront,Beach Cottage, Dog Friendly-Sleeps14

1 MERMAID'S TALE - 4 Bedroom 3 Bath House, Sleeps 14 STANDARD FEATURES: - Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) provided per the capacity of the house - Fully equipped kitchen - Free WIFI - Washer/Dryer - Non-smoking NOTABLE & UNIQUE FEATURES: - As of 2018 fully renovated throughout and kitchen upgraded - Additional in-law suite on lower level with 4 bedroom, 3rd bathroom and small kitchenette - Oceanfront - Beds: 2 K, 1 Q, 2 BB T/F, 1 Q SS - Granite countertops - Hardwood floors - Stainless steel appliances - Private master suite - TVs in all bedrooms - Charcoal grill - Outside shower - Covered parking - Dog Friendly (1 dog up to 30 Pounds) This bright and cozy beach cottage with it's spectacular ocean view right on your door step will have you lost in a happier place and time. Recently renovated throughout the entire home and an additional in-law suite added on the lower level, you will find this cheery home to be your new happy place! Enjoy a leisurely dinner in the dining area while you gaze at the magnificent sunset over the ocean. Relax on the oceanside deck as you watch the pelican's fly in formation along the dunes, listening to the waves crashing along the beach. Plus, there is no better way to fall asleep at night than by the gentle roll of those same waves as they come onto shore. Come to 1 Mermaid's Tale and make your own memorable tale year after year! Due to Hurricane Isiasis, a dune re-nourishment is underway. To see the closest beach access, go to: https://www.oakislandnc.com/residents-visitors/beach-information/beach-accesses You will be able to access the beach from the oceanside of your home.

Property manager

Kimberly Mitchell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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4BR/3BA,Oceanfront,Beach Cottage, Dog Friendly-Sleeps14 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Debbie M.

Family beach vacation

The house is on the beach. That was good. It sleeps 14 but there are only 6 chairs. There is mold growing throughout the upstairs and downstairs walls. The AC in the downstairs was set on 61 and when we asked for help to assist it no one resolvedrespresponded
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

Enjoyed our family get-away. It had been years since we were all able to be together. The house was nicely furnished. We had plenty of room for everyone. We did move the dining room table closer to the window so that everyone could have a great view at meal time! The loveseat blocked the most beautiful view of the ocean. Our only concern during our stay was the low water pressure! It seemed more like a sprinkle than a shower. All in all it was a terrific week! Great place for families. Those steep steps are not friends of the knees!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klasina F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

The owner was amazing and even stopped by to make sure everything was OK and the location couldn't be any better walk out your door and your on the beach, will definitely be booking this house again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lydia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Great property, beautiful area, clean, only down fall was having no access to the downstairs thru the house. Overall would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time loved the house!

We had a great time loved the house but it was missing baking pans, it is said for a family of 15 but we were kinda crowded. We will be back next year but probably in a bigger house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok

Ahhhhhhh. Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jamie p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful

Wonderful beach front home, great for family getaway. Plenty of space and clean. Will stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location of the cottage is wonderful! Beautiful ocean views and the beach is right out your door. However, the house was not clean at all. There were dead roaches in the bathroom, hair left in the shower, and the floors were filthy. On our last day there I went to get a donut for breakfast and found a cockroach crawling all over them in the box. I would recommend a new cleaning service and fumigating for bugs. Also the deck off of the living room has boards that are not nailed down and many nails on the other boards are sticking up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

DANA F.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Quaint little cottage on the beach. The best thing is location. The worst thing was it was dirty. We found 2 wrapped Little Debbie Cakes IN THE BED, the mattress cover was soiled and had hair on it, the rug under the table was VERY dirty, the chair in the living room was extremely dingy, the cabinets in the kitchen had crumbs in them, and the loveseat in the living room had springs that were shot. As for the rental management company they left our linens in a laundry bag outside. You have to make your own bed which didn't make sense because the bedspreads were not even cleaned (I called and asked). The closet door that housed the vacuum and broom was off the hinges when I tried to open it. We had to take our own paper towels, trash bags and toilet paper which I didn't see anywhere in the listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had a blast. Very close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B., Apex, North Carolina

Great views and location

Loved the house, breath taking views of the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Tamara S.

Great view and easy access to the beach!

The house was nicely remodeled. Had a nice kitchen with updated appliances. It does lack small appliances like a toaster or blender. It has very limited kitchen utensils for cooking and doesn't have many dishes to accommodate a group of more than 6. Fortunately we only had 5. We did enjoy the view of the ocean from the kitchen, dining room and family room. There were only 3 plastic chairs on the deck. The week we were there it was windy and rainy and the chairs blew all over the deck. It was nice having the outside shower to wash off a bit before coming into the house from the beach. The family room was very comfortable to hang out in. We enjoyed our stay. We would have liked more stuff in the kitchen, since we try to cook more, rather than go out to eat so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018