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Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best!

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Welcome to The Tale of a Mermaid
Living area
Private kitchen
Remodeled kitchen
Dining
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9.9Outstanding
(268 Ratings)
Charming beach cottage with lovely decor and convenient beach access. Clean, cozy, and well-equipped. Perfect for a relaxing vacation. Highly recommended!
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9.9 / 10
Outstanding(268 Ratings)

Cottage in Nags Head, NC

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

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!

Amenities at Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best!

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Nags Head, NC

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Nearby attractions

Bodie Island Lighthouse
11.3 mi
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
30 mi
Jennette's Pier
4.8 mi
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
5.5 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10
Outstanding(268 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Charming beach cottage with lovely decor and convenient beach access. Clean, cozy, and well-equipped. Perfect for a relaxing vacation. Highly recommended!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Excellent cottage that is as good as advertised. Great location, very clean, and had everything we needed. We hope to stay again soon.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
The cottage is in a wonderful location to enjoy the area and the host is very responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Location, location, location-the best! amenities more than sufficient, cleanliness outstanding, charming character, easy beach access. Definitely will be staying there again soon!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Beautiful courage and great location. Our second year staying here and we love it.
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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Circa 1953 beach cottage...this is 'old school' beach at it's best!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.