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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6968.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    9 min walk
  • A & G Barbecue & Chicken
    12 min walk
  • Forden Station
    23 min drive
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    31 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

With a stay at this cottage in Carolina Beach, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Mike Chappell Park. .This cottage is 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Carolina Beach Lake Park.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 12 min walk
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive
  • Kure Beach Pier - 5 min drive
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included!

**Due to our security locks, we do not have the option for early check in OR late check outs**

Make sure to download the VRBO APP on your phone! You Will Need it for Access information!

The Property address and your Access Code will be provided from VRBO (3) days before check in as well as visible and available in the VRBO APP and the Welcome / Hospitality Guide.

Relax at the Barefoot Mermaid, a 3BR 2BA cottage retreat half a mile from the beach and only one mile from Carolina Beach’s best dining, recreation, and entertainment. Restaurants for every taste. An old-fashioned Boardwalk with a Ferris wheel and amusement rides. Fireworks on the beach every Thursday. Free live music on Fridays. Lake Park, with a Saturday Farmers’ Market and free outdoor movies on Sundays. All within one mile of this beach hideaway. The Island Greenway, a 1.2-mile biking/walking path is a block from the house. Another block over is Mike Chappell Park, with tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, a skate park, and playground. A short drive away, visit the NC Aquarium, Ft. Fisher, Carolina Beach State Park, and the Kure Beach Pier for fishing and sightseeing.

**Bring your own Beach towels**

Back at the house, settle into the cozy vintage-inspired living room.
Free WiFi keeps you connected, and the Smart TV lets you log into your favorite streaming services.
In the mood for tunes?
Connect your device to the stereo speakers with sub-woofer. Central A/C plus 5 ceiling fans will keep you cool.

Prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen, with full-size stove, oven, and refrigerator (w/ice-maker and filtered water), dishwasher, microwave, 2 coffee makers (drip and pod), convection toaster oven, crock pot, blender, dishware, cookware, and utensils. Serve in the light-filled dining area or at the kitchen counter. Out back, there’s a picnic table with umbrella, and a covered porch with rockers that are the perfect place to sit and listen for the ocean in the quiet of the evening.

You have three bedrooms to choose from: Queen (w/shower bath), Queen (w/Smart TV), and Twin with easy-to-use trundle (sleeps 2).
The second bathroom has a tub/shower.
There is also a full-size washer/dryer.

The Barefoot Mermaid is your beach retreat—tucked out of the way, yet just minutes from the best Carolina Beach has to offer.
Cottage-style one-story living—no stilts, just three steps up to the entrance. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, the cottage provides off-street parking for two or three vehicles, depending on size.

Bring your own beach towels, chairs, boogie boards, paddle-boards, surfboards, kayaks, bikes, etc., and get ready to make some memories!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Coastal Carolina Property Group, LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 968.8 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cozy Stay-Easy
Everything stated about this was exactly true! It was close, quiet and loved the screened in porch for late night chats. The home was clean and everything worked as designed. The communication with agent, excellent! No recommendations for improvement. We were on the move so not a lot of time actually spent there. Was able to store our E bikes in the front screened porch area. I would definitely rent this property again!! Close to eating and drinking places along with a neat bike/walking trail very near.Quiet at night as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
We had the perfect stay at this beautiful little house. Beautifully decorated. Very quiet. We had everything we needed. Plenty of space but also cozy. Easily walkable to the beach and restaurants and bars. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M. H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach vacation
Perfect location for our family vacation. Property was clean and exactly as advertised. Had all the amenities we needed and was just a 10 min walk from the ocean. Back porch was ideal for morning coffee!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn T., Danville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a family vacation!
My husband and I stayed here for a birthday trip with some family and it was excellent. Not too far from the beach to walk and in a great neighborhood! Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Not in the middle of the business, but easy in and easy out location close to everything you do at CB!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short beach trip
Perfect little house in great location with very nice neighbors
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barefoot Mermaid’s Carolina Beach house
(1) Got into vacation mode right away. Sweet place: All the amenities you could need and so bright and clean!!! Up to date appliances, all kitchen stuff you need. Sheets and towels provided made things easy (had to bring our own beach towels but that’s common). 2. Easy in, easy out. One good thing that came out of covid is the invention of “contactless check-in” with coded door locks. Quick and easy with no office key pickup or waiting for host. (3) Nice back porch and yard. (4) off the beaten path away from tourist attractions boardwalk etc (5) location location location. Walked to the beach in like 10 mins and could also use public parking real close by. We play pickle ball so glad for the park 2 blocks away Oh yeah: Best bbq and diner takeout just up the street Butts and Such. Almost like room service ha ha. Gonna try to go back in Sept or def next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach stay
Wonderful location, beautiful set up. Perfect for my daughter, sister and niece.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and very helpful management.
Highly recommend this house. If you have any problems, management is very quick to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel D.

Family Beach Getaway for July 4th weekend.
Overall for the price we are content with our stay. We were attracted to this home because of the location and price but even for the affordable price we were a little disappointed in a few things. Here’s our honest list of pros and cons. Pros: close to the beach, affordable, close to a bike and walkway, everything worked, kitchen had everything you’d need, and a large backyard. Cons: bathrooms and other items need updated, vents and bathroom fans were filthy and had mold, seem to have a bug problem we had multiple very large cockroaches during our stay, and the check out list was very excessive considering the price of service/cleaning fee. Also we were given a non working access code and when I reached out to the property management, they were a little condescending and short about the code, they gave us another code and it worked fine. Overall if your looking for a budget friendly place and don’t mind the cons it was a decent vacation rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beaching, Biking, Relaxing. We love Carolina Beach!
Our new happy place! We felt relaxed as soon as we walked in—it was so clean and welcoming. The kitchen has everything (we like to cook). Beds and baths perfect. Of course the main thing was the beach, which is just a 10-minute walk on a flat street. The fireworks on the beach Thurs night were great (they do it every week!). We all brought bikes and rode the bike path as well as going up to the boardwalk and restaurants. We were able to pack a lot in since it was so close. It was amazing to have such a peaceful house so close to everything. We actually tried to extend our stay but there was another reservation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend away
All though it rained it was a great time. This home far exceeded other places even those in Hilton Head. Very clean and well stocked. The backyard is great if you had kiddos. Kitchen fully stocked, location is perfect, beds comfy and shower pressure with hot water was on point even with multi showers. We will stay again for sure. Cozy with a beach vide.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023