Mermaid's Tale welcomes you to her adventure by the sea! We are directly across the street from beach access to the amazing white sand Ocean Isle Beach and also across the street from the Summer Place HOA pool. We have 4 comfy bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There are two 2nd floor bedrooms which have private baths with showers and 2 main floor bedrooms that share a large Jack and Jill bath with a tub/shower combo. The large vaulted central living room/kitchen/dining has plenty of space for your family or group to cook, dine and relax together. When we purchased the house we renovated the kitchen with a fresh white and turquoise color scheme, quartz island counter top, and new appliances. We replaced all the carpeting and bedroom flooring. There is a 42" TV in the living room, visible from the kitchen and dining areas. There is also house wide WIFI access. The covered front porch has limited ocean view but plenty of shade for morning coffee and lazy afternoons. The backyard is fenced and ready to hang out in and do some grilling. We absolutely love our home and Ocean Isle Beach for its relaxed and casual beauty and we know you will too!
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Jean and Steve Wolfe
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Ocean Isle Beach
Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cherry Grove Pier.
Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
What's nearby
Ocean Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Museum of Coastal Carolina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 40 min drive - 35.2 km
Holden Beach - 42 min drive - 38.9 km
Getting around
North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Ocean Isle Beach Pier - 13 min walk
Ocean Isle Fish Company - 3 min drive
Ocean Isle Creamery - 14 min walk
Sarah's Kitchen - 9 min drive
Joey O's Pizzeria - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Charming Ocean View Home With a Community Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Charming Ocean View Home With a Community Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Charming Ocean View Home With a Community Pool?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Ocean View Home With a Community Pool?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming Ocean View Home With a Community Pool located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ocean Isle Beach and Museum of Coastal Carolina. Ingram Planetarium and Rees Jones Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We loved staying at Mermaid’s Tale! The proximity to the town center and the beach were perfect. We walked to the park every day and were steps away from the beach access. It was lovely! And great communication with the host.
This home was well appointed in an ideal location across from beach access and peak a boo views of the waves! My family was grateful for this gathering spot and I’m confident others will be too.
Amazing house just be prepared to do 3 hours of laundry the last day if you choose to use the linens. That part was a bit stressful to get done in time
Although the weather didn’t cooperate….we had a great time on our annual fall trip. The location was terrific, lots of space, and a great porch for drinks and conversation!!
Great stay. I did reach out to the owner and sent a kind email to him as there were bugs (roaches) that we killed while we were there and wanted to give him a heads up. I really wish he would have gotten back to me but didn’t. We loved ocean isle.
Mermaid's Tale is in a great location for both beach and pool access. The house was clean, and in great shape. The amenities were as advertised. We really enjoyed the front porch and swing. Looking forward to staying again next year.
The host was the best! He communicated quickly and made us feel at ease as we stayed in OIB during the Tropical Storm.
The home is convenient and has everything you need. Loved staying at Mermaid’s Tale!!
Another wonderful week spent here at the Mermaids Tale. House once again clean and move in ready. The weather could not have been better than to enjoy at the beach and also on the front deck for coffee in the morning and a cocktail in the evening. Looking forward to doing it all again on 2025.
Family vacation with my children and three grandchildren under one! It was amazing! First let me say the LOCATION is perfect! Pool is literally across street and beach access is right in front of house! The home is beautiful and the owners have thought of everything! I was so impressed by the things they had available to us. Bikes, beach chairs, beach toys, umbrellas…the list goes on! The kitchen is fully equipped and even had basic spices and things you hate to buy for a week away. If you need anything don’t hesitate to message the owner he will get back to you immediately! I highly recommend this beautiful home! You will not be disappointed!🏖️☀️🤩
This is our seventh year coming to mermaid tale and we absolutely love this home. The front porch is so relaxing, the bikes are a lot of fun to ride around the area, the outdoor shower is amazing, the location with being right at a crosswalk to the beach is the icing on the cake. We have had so many fun memories here and always look
Forward to our week at Mermaids Tale. Thank you so much for sharing your home!
We booked for an annual mother - son ( and grandmother) trip. The place was absolutely perfect for us ! The beds were like “sleeping on a cloud “ and location was fantastic. The hosts really thought about everything you need to have an enjoyable vacation. We will be back !
House is very cute, great location, kitchen well stocked, great deck, lots of beach items like chairs and boards. Had a couple of small issues during our stay but owner was responsive and willing to assist right away.
Great access to beach and pool. We loved taking advantage of the bikes for rides to the pier. Nice little back yard for grilling and chillin. Plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and kids sand toys provided!
Overall an awesome stay!
The house was great, clean and well equipped. unfortunately, the hot tube was not working but owner notified us prior to arrival which was appreciated. As previous VRBO experiences with check in and check out, beds were normally made when we arrived, towels and sheets were normally put in a bathroom for cleaners to wash and dry. We had to make all the beds upon arrival and wash/dry all towels and sheets by 11am check out. Thank you
I believe this has been our fifth straight year that my buddies and I have stayed at the Mermaid’s Tale. The owners are fantastic, always making sure our stay is without a hitch. The house is furnished with everything we could possibly need. When we are preparing to leave there is no doubt amongst us guys that we will look at no other place than the Mermaid’s Tale for our weekend get together.
A group of ladies from our church gets together each year. Our stay ger was very comfortable and cozy. Enjoyed hot tub and just being together. Home supplied with all.our needs. Will rent again
Amazing property. Had a great time and it is a great location. Only two minor issues and both were addressed immediately by the property owner. Couldn't have asked for more.
To say we enjoyed our stay at Ocean Isle is an understatement. To start, Steve's communication with us was phenomenal, from ensuring we were settled in upon arrival, to answering questions during our stay, to post trip items. Steve even checked for an item we thought we left behind.
The location is amazing. The beach is so close. There are steps up and down the beach boardwalk, but my 72 year old father with mobility issues was able to handle them. The pool is also just a few steps away just be aware if you come in October, like we did, that the pool is not heated and quite cold. However, the hot tub more than made up for that. Between the beach and the hot tub, we were more than content.
The house was very clean and cozy. We spent many mornings on the front porch. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was very well stocked, if you wanted to cook, although we ate out most nights or made simple grab and go meals.
October is also a spectacular time to visit Ocean Isle. You have the place to yourself. The crowds are gone and it's so quiet. We had the beach to ourselves most days. The temperatures are perfection. Slightly, cool in the mornings and evenings, but by noon you are totally comfortable to be in a swimsuit on the beach without melting and enjoy the refreshing ocean water.
We highly recommend Mermaid'sTale. Location, time of year, the house, amenities, amazing owner. You cannot go wrong. Enjoy!
Courtney J.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jean and Steve Wolfe
We relocated to Ocean Isle Beach, NC from St. Paul, MN and loved it! We have always been avid boaters with a deep love of the outdoors and especially the beach. When the opportunity arose to come to OIB, we jumped at the chance to live near the ocean. We had 2 daughters in college and an empty nest, so we decided to fill our extra time with buying a beach house and making it our own. We spent the 6 months after we arrived renovating our house and turning it into "Mermaid's Tale". We are excited to share it with you!
Why they chose this property
Our family was initially drawn to Ocean Isle Beach because of the call from the ocean after living in the Midwest our whole lives. So, when we started researching the properties on the Island, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to be right across the street from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Not to mention when you want to get away form the salt and sand, we are also directly across from our local community pool. With the kids not living at home anymore, we had plenty of time to renovate Mermaid's Tale and turn it into our dream ocean side home. In addition, an ideal vacation rental with its four bedrooms and three full baths for plenty of privacy and comfort. Vacation groups and families will also enjoy the combined kitchen-dining-living space for games, relaxing, and group meals. Although Mermaid's tale is a rental, we hope you will be able to feel at home and as comfortable as we do when staying here in OIB!
What makes this property unique
The ocean view at Mermaid's Tale and the sound of crashing waves through open windows or from the porch are what initially drew us here. The open floor plan perfectly fits the way we live and entertain. I still pinch myself every time I walk across the street for my beach walk!
Languages:
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