Awesome View Vacation Rentals: The Mermaid Lair
4.8
Outstanding(57 Reviews)Apartment in Kodiak, AK
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this apartment rental
Owners Mike and Gina Friccero welcome you to the Awesome Views Vacation Rental: The Mermaid's Lair. Our top of the line beds and linens guarantee a good nights rest surrounded by beauty .Private parking/entry, with Ocean front Views that are unbeatable. Private deck with each room. Walking distance from town, museums shopping and restaurants. Good viewing for birds, sea lions and the occasional Killer Whale Pod that cruises by. Lovely sunrises over the Ocean, but remember this is the land of the midnight sun! Bring sleep mask if overly light sensitive. Recommended to bring warm clothes even in summer. Lightweight rain gear is a good thing to include in your pack.
Please note: we are no longer a B&B and do not provide food service. Kodiak no longer has cable TV only streaming.
Children are welcome. Our home is on a park strip that offers plenty of room for kids to run and play. Within walking distance of public pool, High School and the bridge to Near Island. Claw foot Tub May Be Hard To Access For Seniors Bath. Oceanfront private room with bath. We don't feel this space is large enough for three adults, unless it's a family with adult or young child. Please note: this is a room, not an apartment and has a queen and single bed.
Please note: we are no longer a B&B and do not provide food service. Kodiak no longer has cable TV only streaming.
Children are welcome. Our home is on a park strip that offers plenty of room for kids to run and play. Within walking distance of public pool, High School and the bridge to Near Island. Claw foot Tub May Be Hard To Access For Seniors Bath. Oceanfront private room with bath. We don't feel this space is large enough for three adults, unless it's a family with adult or young child. Please note: this is a room, not an apartment and has a queen and single bed.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Kodiak, AK
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(57 Reviews)4.8
Great location and incredible view
4.8
Great location with a fantastic view!
4.8
was just what he needed
4.8
I love Kodiak! The VRBO I stayed at was so perfect for me. The location was great and it was right on the bay. The balcony was great to sit on and enjoy the beautiful weather and watch the boats going by and the float planes taking off. I would stay here again!
4.8
Perfect studio set-up. Awesome view of the channel, easy walk into town. Quiet. Nice little deck. "Everything you need and nothing you don't." Would definitely recommend to a friend and plan to re-book on my next trip to Kodiak.
4.8
I loved this property and it was a perfect relaxing spot. I slept well and enjoyed the quiet. I highly recommend this place. If you stay here and have some mobility issues this may not be the best option. There are steep stairs and the bathtub has a higher ledge. Otherwise a beautiful location and plenty of places to walk for a great view. Please take advantage of Carol's Cab as well.
4.8
The space was cozy and clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful location watching the boats and float planes from the windows and deck!
4.8
Terrific place with outstanding view of the water. Close enough to the Downtown area that it was an easy walk.
Gina, our host, was easy to access and very helpful.
Overall a great experience.
4.8
This place is small but well thought out. It has everything you need.
4.8
Delightful efficiency with a nice view.
We stayed 7 nights and overall, would rent again. The efficiency is well decorated, clean, comfortable bed with a nice view of the water, watching boats come and go from the balcony. The hot water is shared with the other Suite so there were times we had to wait to shower.
4.8
Great host and excellent property!
4.8
Excellent Property
Great host and excellent property!
4.8
The lady is very unfriendly from the moment trying to get in the door. Paper thin wall that you can hear the people upstairs snore and fart. Very steep steps to get in and out of the place. The hot water won’t fill the tub so forget that too.
Don’t waste your money
4.8
A private pristine little piece of paradise.
4.8
Best stay if our 2 weeks in Alaska. We enjoyed the boat traffic, float planes, eagles and seals.
A private pristine little piece of paradise.
4.8
The Mermaid’s Lair was a perfect getaway for me and my husband. We stayed 3 nights on a trip to Kodiak for golf and relaxation. We loved the view; the weather was perfect for sitting on the deck, and the room was comfortable and had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
4.8
Perfect cozy retreat
The Mermaid’s Lair was a perfect getaway for me and my husband. We stayed 3 nights on a trip to Kodiak for golf and relaxation. We loved the view; the weather was perfect for sitting on the deck, and the room was comfortable and had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
4.8
Our hosts made sure we were all tucked in, and let us enjoy the Mermaids lair. They offered to let us borrow bikes, and Wow! That was so much fun to see Kodiak by bike. It was more than just a stunning view!
4.8
Crab Festival 2022
Our hosts made sure we were all tucked in, and let us enjoy the Mermaids lair. They offered to let us borrow bikes, and Wow! That was so much fun to see Kodiak by bike. It was more than just a stunning view!
4.8
The view was lovely. Quiet setting. We enjoyed the fishing boats coming in and going out of harbor. There were also sea otters to entertain us. In our final 24 hours we saw few small whales and groups of sea lions passing by. The bed and the room comfortable. Fun to utilize the claw foot bathtub. It was an easy walk to and around town. We also walked across the Near Island bridge to take in some hiking. The owner was nice, available and helpful as needed.
4.8
Great Stay
The view was lovely. Quiet setting. We enjoyed the fishing boats coming in and going out of harbor. There were also sea otters to entertain us. In our final 24 hours we saw few small whales and groups of sea lions passing by. The bed and the room comfortable. Fun to utilize the claw foot bathtub. It was an easy walk to and around town. We also walked across the Near Island bridge to take in some hiking. The owner was nice, available and helpful as needed.
4.8
Everything was great!
4.8
Apartment was nice, clean and photos were accurate. The view is slightly obscured by some trees but still a good view. We saw a sea lion and lots of boats coming and going. My only suggestion would be to change the chairs on the deck to the taller chairs so you could easily see over the deck railing. I would go back.
4.8
Kodiak
Everything was great!
4.8
Nice small apartment
Apartment was nice, clean and photos were accurate. The view is slightly obscured by some trees but still a good view. We saw a sea lion and lots of boats coming and going. My only suggestion would be to change the chairs on the deck to the taller chairs so you could easily see over the deck railing. I would go back.
4.8
Every picture and the explanation of the place was how it was when i got there. The view was excellent and the hosts were very helpful. Graet place to stay!
4.8
We truly enjoyed the coziness of this rental. It has a lot of space for two. The bed is comfortable with nice linens. I love the view of the water just off the deck. Plenty of room to hang our clothes and a large dresser. I highly recommend staying at the Mermaid’s Lair…the theme was throughout the beautiful rental. There are stairs going down to the rental and a claw foot tub to climb in and out of. This could be a problem for a person with a physical disability. We are in our 60’s and it wasn’t a problem for us.
4.8
The Mermaid Lair is absolutely stunning. The soak in the tub In the evenings and morning coffee overlooking the water was so very tranquil! Our stay was very relaxing and everything we hoped it would be aside from experiencing the 8.2 earthquake!! Wow! I guess we had the whole Alaskan experience this trip! Fishing was excellent! Captain Kevin of the Lucky 9 Charters did not disappoint! We took home over 100 pounds of fish! We also had time to take in a fun little hike ups to Termination Point! I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be back again!!
4.8
We truly enjoyed the coziness of this rental. It has a lot of space for two. The bed is comfortable with nice linens. I love the view of the water just off the deck. Plenty of room to hang our clothes and a large dresser. I highly recommend staying at the Mermaid’s Lair…the theme was throughout the beautiful rental. There are stairs going down to the rental and a claw foot tub to climb in and out of. This could be a problem for a person with a physical disability. We are in our 60’s and it wasn’t a problem for us.
4.8
Amazing Stay in Kodiak
We truly enjoyed the coziness of this rental. It has a lot of space for two. The bed is comfortable with nice linens. I love the view of the water just off the deck. Plenty of room to hang our clothes and a large dresser. I highly recommend staying at the Mermaid’s Lair…the theme was throughout the beautiful rental. There are stairs going down to the rental and a claw foot tub to climb in and out of. This could be a problem for a person with a physical disability. We are in our 60’s and it wasn’t a problem for us.
4.8
This is a beautiful room with everything we needed and more. We especially enjoyed the private porch with a beautiful view. It was quite relaxing and Gina is a great hostess!
4.8
Survived the The 8.2!
The Mermaid Lair is absolutely stunning. The soak in the tub In the evenings and morning coffee overlooking the water was so very tranquil! Our stay was very relaxing and everything we hoped it would be aside from experiencing the 8.2 earthquake!! Wow! I guess we had the whole Alaskan experience this trip! Fishing was excellent! Captain Kevin of the Lucky 9 Charters did not disappoint! We took home over 100 pounds of fish! We also had time to take in a fun little hike ups to Termination Point! I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be back again!!
4.8
We loved our stay! And the view was beautiful!
4.8
Loved our stay!
We loved our stay! And the view was beautiful!
4.8
Gina was so easy to talk to and responded promptly when we had questions or requests. She even got us in early when another accommodation fell through last minute. The view was amazing and the room was decorated so nicely. Would definitely stay her again!
4.8
Lovely respite
This is a beautiful room with everything we needed and more. We especially enjoyed the private porch with a beautiful view. It was quite relaxing and Gina is a great hostess!
4.8
Excellent views every morning of the boats coming into the harbor, quiet with the slow wake for boat speeds, great amenities: coffee, shampoo/ conditioner, eating utensils; our neighbors above us were not loud; the oak flooring helps cushion sounds and creates a beautiful atmosphere. I loved this mermaid lair location; excellent host, provided thorough check in info and pamphlets available for the finest adventures kodiak has to offer! This location is charming, quiet, and all the amenities of a home away from home!! Thank you:)!
4.8
Amazing service
Gina was so easy to talk to and responded promptly when we had questions or requests. She even got us in early when another accommodation fell through last minute. The view was amazing and the room was decorated so nicely. Would definitely stay her again!
4.8
Perfect getaway!
Excellent views every morning of the boats coming into the harbor, quiet with the slow wake for boat speeds, great amenities: coffee, shampoo/ conditioner, eating utensils; our neighbors above us were not loud; the oak flooring helps cushion sounds and creates a beautiful atmosphere. I loved this mermaid lair location; excellent host, provided thorough check in info and pamphlets available for the finest adventures kodiak has to offer! This location is charming, quiet, and all the amenities of a home away from home!! Thank you:)!
4.8
The room was as described and very cozy. There's a great patio to sit out on. I would stay again.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Kodiak?
The average price for a rental in Kodiak is $400 per night. This rental is $152 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Awesome View Vacation Rentals: The Mermaid Lair. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Awesome View Vacation Rentals: The Mermaid Lair pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Awesome View Vacation Rentals: The Mermaid Lair?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.