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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 81510 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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 !!!

Property manager

Cindy Thornsvard

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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. Jet skiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 8 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬17 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 194 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

Michael S.

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

Another great stay!

Perfect stay! Great 4th of July week! Will bw returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

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

Love the cottage

Wonderful weather. The cottage is perfect for a small group. Pool very enjoyable. The cottage is always in perfect condition. This was our second stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

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

Destination for a family wedding

Wonderful. House is perfect
Stayed 5 nights in May 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

Jamie B.

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

Year 4

For the 4th year, we loved our stay at The Mermaid’s Pillow! Cindy is always so welcoming, the house is always in immaculate condition, & you can’t beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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

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

Carolyn B., Martinsville, VA

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

Cozy Cottage

An opportunity to get away, relax and sit on front porch was delightful. Very cozy, clean cottage and excellent host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Loved the location

Very cute and clean cottage. Location was perfect for beach access. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Another Successful Spring Break!

We have come to love this property over the years as it is perfect for our little family of four! We love the proximity to the beach, the park, the outlets, and our favorite restaurants. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us again this year!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Amazing stay!! Girls 30th Getaway Trip

We had such an amazing time at The Mermaids Pillow!! The pool was just right, house was super clean and beautifully decorated. And super close to the beach and public access!! We will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

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

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

Gina P., Eastlake, USA

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

Just like the pics!

What a beautiful place close to the beach! Perfect for our family! Clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Wonderful!

Wonderful! It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Freddie M.

Best vacation ever!

The beach house was absolutely beautiful! We had everything we needed and it was just a short walk to the beach! Thank you for making our vacation great! :)

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
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

Brittany M.

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

Lovely Cottage!

The pictures simply do not do this lovely cottage justice. Lots of natural light throughout, great outdoor space, and only a short walk to the beach. Cottage was spotless and kitchen well equipped. Awesome stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

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

Jan M.

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

Beautiful accessible cottage!

So happy with our choice of Mermaids Cottage. Loved the location on the OBX. Central to both North and South adventures. We needed a smaller accessible property and this was perfect. The ramps and thresholds both front and back were easy for the two wheelchair users in our party. I loved the bathroom. Shower was the best I’ve ever experienced. Safe floor and didn’t flood the entire room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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.

Languages:

English