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Classic Nags Head Style Cottage

Cottage with private pool, steps from Outer Banks Beaches

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Welcome to The Mermaid's Pillow...relax & enjoy!
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Relax & enjoy your vacation.
Dining
Spacious living & dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8140.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
  • Place, OBX Laser Tag
  • Place, Nags Head Fishing Pier
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Classic Nags Head Style Cottage

The Mermaid's Pillow is located on NC Highway 12 in Nags Head at MP 11.25. It is directly across the street from the beach. There are 2 beach accesses nearby & it's a 3–4 minute walk to the beach.

Cottage boasts classic Nags Head style with modern amenities. Color TVs, You Tube TV & Internet. Fully appointed kitchen with electric range, microwave, refrigerator & dishwasher. Washer/dryer. Handicap accessible master bedroom & bath feature large roll-in shower with shower chair and double vanity with roll-under feature for wheelchairs. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with double vanities. Ramps front & back making for easy access. Private in-ground pool in fenced backyard. Cornhole boards are provided.

*PLEASE NOTE: During "peak" season weekly bookings are restricted to Saturday to Saturday ONLY*

***Linens are NOT provided. You will need to bring sheets & towels***

***Paper products are NOT provided. You will need paper towels & toilet tissue***

SORRY - PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED !!!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets are NOT allowed at any time !!!
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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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this cottage is by the sea. Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Full Throttle Speedway and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Kill Devil Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morning View Coffee Company - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Classic Nags Head Style Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Classic Nags Head Style Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Nags Head Style Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Nags Head Style Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Nags Head Style Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Dowdy Park. Nags Head Fishing Pier and Seaside Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 204 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is beautiful and extremely clean. It is directly across the street from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Great house! Very comfortable. Close to beach. Pool is clutch
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is just perfect. This is our third stay and we absolutely love it. Always clean and very well maintained. We highly recommend this cottage for a wonderful vacation
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Beach Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at Cindy’s Nags Head cottage. It was a great location with everything we needed for a family of 5! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Year 5

This is our 5th year staying at The Mermaid’s Pillow. Cindy is always so welcoming, and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley S.

Amazing cottage!!

The cottage was amazing!!! Great location and everything was spotless. The owners were fantastic to work with, and it is clear they take great pride in their beautiful home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and the pool was a wonderful plus. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Another perfect stay!

This was our fourth consecutive year in this home and fifth with Cindy. Perfect week vacation, as always! Already rebooked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Location

We first stayed here because it was within walking distance of our favorite places. We keep coming back for the house now, too. It is perfect and the owner couldn’t be better!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Great beach house

We loved our stay here. Having ramps to the house and the pool made it so easy and convenient. The house is beautifully decorated, the kitchen is very well equipped, and beds were very comfortable. We felt at home here. We will definitely come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Haymarket

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

Beautiful Cottage!

The Mermaid’s Pillow was in a great location, well stocked, beautifully decorated, and CLEAN! Our family truly enjoyed our vacation. The pool and short walk to the beach are always high on our list of must-haves, and this cottage delivered! If we are traveling with a smaller group again in the future, I’d definitely book again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Great Cottage in Nags Head!

We had a wonderful stay at the Mermaids Pillow! The house was very clean, well stocked, and in a great location. A public beach access is right across from the house making an easy stroll to the beach. Comfortable beds, clean pool, great working AC. We had a great time! The host was very responsive and thoughtful! We would definitely recommend! Have fun!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

On my bucket list

Beautiful property. Needed for my handicap Mother. Location great. Enjoyed myself immensly. A great time for family. Grandmother - Daughter and two Grand Daughters. “Girl Time” Will go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

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

Perfect Stay in Nagshead

This property was the perfect house for our family. We had 5 adults, one of which is in a wheelchair, and an infant. The house was spacious, accommodating, and was very inviting. It was across the street from the beach access, and only a couple of blocks from the handicap beach access. We had an amazing time, and made lots of core memories. I highly recommend this for your next Nagshead stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

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

3 Generations at the Beach

Three generations enjoyed our stay at the house! The beautiful kitchen was put to good use and the pool was a fantastic bonus to have during our stay. The accessibility of the house was important to us, and the proximity to the disability access point to the beach was extremely helpful. We also loved the indoor and outdoor spaces designed well for time together as well as time for folks to have quiet time for themselves - chairs for reading on the back and front porches (with the best cup holders for mugs of coffee and tea in the morning!) Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

More than expected

It was difficult finding an ADA property and this was exactly what we needed. My wife is an ALS patient and being FULLY handicap accessible was extremely helpful. Cindy was more than just a gracious hostess; she went above and beyond by making this an enjoyable trip for my wife. I highly recommend this property for anyone that may be caring for a loved one with special needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Wonderful!!

This house is a treasure- it was lovely and bright and clean and had everything we needed for our weeklong family stay! Cindy was so kind and responsive and flexible. The location was perfect- we could walk most places!- and the proximity to the disabled-accessible beach access was ideal. We have a kiddo in a wheelchair, so the house was so convenient for us, but really it would be great for anyone who doesn’t like a lot of stairs and extra comfy shower space. Truly can’t say enough about how perfect this place is- and already can’t wait to go back next year! Thank you, Cindy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geri B.

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

Wife

Wonderful…….suggestions: New Coffee Machine TV system on all 4 were totally now functioning Need different set up or detailed instructions on how to operate AC unit worked great but VERY loud Refrigerator doors sprung do not shut easily
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent G.

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

Mermaid's Pillow-Talk

Place was very clean and well appointed; on-line pictures were accurate, but for some reason, do not do it justice. The master shower (designed to accommodate a wheelchair) was even amazing for those not wheelchair bound. The location was fantastic; one block away from the beach. Outside shower was great to get all sand off to keep from tracking in the house. Full compliment of pots, pans, bowls, and kitchen utensils to prepare any meal. The pool walls could use fresh paint. Although pool water itself was clear and clean, it had a brown tinge to it due to the color of the walls. The numerous pool and porch chairs were very comfortable and could accommodate quite a large party. Great place to stay! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy A B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was not a problem. House was clean, well kept, kitchen with all inclusive pots and pans. Easy to get to beach, it was walkable. Pool in the backyard was amazing with plenty of chairs. Washer n dryer a plus. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence M.

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

Perfect week in OBX

This was our first time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Great Little Cottage Across from Beach

My friend and I loved this little place just a few steps away from several beach access points. The kitchen was well appointed with you might need (except for groceries). NOTE: while it was disclosed several clicks into the property description, we didn’t read that deep to see that bedsheets and towels were not provided. We assumed, based on the price point, that these items would be included. Despite this lack, we would both definitely re-rent This property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl T.

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

Prefect Family Spot

Our family has been staying at this property for Spring Break the past few years. Such a great getaway with a gracious host, you won’t be disappointed by choosing this home for your vacation!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Getaway

Mermaid's Pillow was the perfect beach getaway! This VRBO exceeded all expectations. The location was fantastic, the home was beautifully decorated and immaculately clean, and the amenities were top-notch. We loved every minute of our stay and can't wait to return. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin K.

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

Amazing Week at the Beach

We had a wonderful stay at The Mermaid's Pillow. It was our first real vacation as a family of 3. Close beach access and the pool allowed for us to relax with our 7 month old in tow. We would highly recommend a stay at The Mermaid’s Pillow!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

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

Great overall

Great overall experience. Beautiful cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Thornsvard

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Why they chose this property

Since building our home we have a new son-in-law who is a quadriplegic. Our home is not accessible and their visits required staying in hotel. We decided to build a handicap accessible beach cottage for the use of our family & to put in a rental program. Our belief is that there are many families and/or individuals who will benefit from such a cottage. Whether is be a wheelchair, walker, cane or artificial limb. Although it is totally handicap accessible it is also the perfect cottage for those without disabilities.

What makes this property unique

Unique, cozy, affordable & conveniently located. Beach access is a short walking distance away with ramp leading to viewing platform. Open floor plan on ground level with master bedroom/bathroom. Covered porches front & back. Rear ramp make for easy access to pool deck & backyard. Plenty of parking.

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