10/10 Excellent
Torry M.
8 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torry M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Updated and cozy Beach Box! Gorgeous Backyard! 3 minutes to beach!!
Holiday home in Kill Devil Hills, near Outer Banks Beaches
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
- Place, Wright Brothers National Memorial
- Place, Nags Head Woods Preserve
- Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
About this property
Updated and cozy Beach Box! Gorgeous Backyard! 3 minutes to beach!!
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located home in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Close to shopping, dining, coffee shops, grocer, entertainment and the sound side sunsets are not to be missed. Enjoy outdoor entertainment even when its raining, with covered backayard space equipped with a family style picnic table, beverage cooler, fish cleaning station, grill and string lights to set the mood. Rinse the beach day away in our large outdoor shower.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please clean up after your pet.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Kill Devil Hills
Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is by the sea. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Kill Devil Hills, NC
What's nearby
- Glazin' Go-Nuts - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Avalon Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Wright Brothers National Memorial - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
- Destination Fun - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
- Nags Head Woods Preserve - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Jolly Roger Restaurant - 15 min walk
- Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
- Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - 3 min drive
- Circle K - 3 min drive
- Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Robin T.
2 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robin T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debbie R.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Perfect Staycf. (3
Debbie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Erin Harrell
I’m Erin, with Coastal Stays OBX and I’ll be your host for Mermaid by the Bay. I’m a local real estate agent with CENTURY 21 Nachman in Kitty Hawk and your go to airbnb host for all your vacay needs. Contact me anytime during your stay for any questions you may have.
Why they chose this property
Mermaid by the Bay is a quick 3 minute car ride to the closest beach access and just a short walking stroll to the most beautiful sound side sunsets!
What makes this property unique
Our location is EVERYTHING! So close to ocean, sound, shopping, dining and entertainment.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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