Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk\nLinens Included! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 969 square feet

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

Make sure to download the Vacation Rental By Owner APP on your phone! You Will Need it for Access information!

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

Unwind at the Barefoot Mermaid, a 3BR 2BA bungalow getaway half a mile from the beach and only one mile from Carolina Beach’s best dining, recreation, and entertainment. Eateries 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 complimentary outdoor movies on Sundays. All within one mile of this beach hideaway. The Island Greenway, a 1.2-mile cycling/walking path is a block from the home. 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 home, settle into the comfortable vintage-inspired living room.
Free WiFi keeps you connected, and the Intelligent 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 completely 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 silverware. 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 ideal place to sit and listen for the ocean in the peaceful of the evening.

You have three bedrooms to choose from: Queen (w/shower bath), Queen (w/Intelligent TV), and Twin with painless-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 getaway—tucked out of the way, yet just mins. from the best Carolina Beach has to offer.
Cottage-style one-story living—no stilts, just three steps up to the entrance. Located in a peaceful residential neighborhood, the bungalow provides off-street parking for two or three cars, depending on size.

Bring your own beach towels, chairs, body boards, paddle-boards, surfboards, kayaks, bicycles, etc., and get ready to make some memories!

About the Area

Carolina Beach is home to this cottage. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Southport vacation rental booking tips:

Get the best rental home value:

• Book your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually open a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer months are high season in the Southport area. To get the best value, consider changing your family's Southport trip dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host if your group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer their guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Many property management companies supply Southport area travel guides which will include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Narrow your Search:

• Select vacation week and max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk\nLinens Included! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, call the property management company before booking your rental. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or applied to your contract.
• Visiting for a specific event or attraction? Try a map search to find nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .

Have a wonderful stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Protect your property!
• Note any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are valuable if damages are assessed.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable vacationers disrupting your peace and quiet. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and places you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Re-check the property to confirm that you've packed everything on check-out day. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take photos and video of the rental to record its condition.
• Did you have a terrific time? Most rental management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide reviews. If your rental and/or host was wonderful, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was out of order and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.