We really enjoyed the property. Check-in was made simple and easy by Phyllis. The house had everything that we needed and was right down the street from the beach access. The hot tub came in handy since we were there over the holiday break and experienced some milder temperatures. definitely will return.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House was clean, comfortable, and convenient to the beach and shopping. I would definitely choose this property again.

The first night we came, the toilet and sink was broken. The owner repaired the toilet at noon the following day. The sink was never repaired. The hall property is very old and it’s not maintained well. The dining room does not have air conditioning, so we could not use it as the air was very staffy there.

We were searching for a beach over spring break where we could have a nice relaxing vacation with our family (including our 10 year old daughter, pooch, and guinea pigs). We were lucky to come across this property! It's in a great location at Ormand By The Sea, and is less than a block away from the beach. Laurie Drive is a really nice street with very friendly folks who live there. The house is about a block (or less) away from the beach (which has a lifeguard on duty), and the other side of the street gets you to the public access dock/ramp to the bay where you can go kayaking or paddle boarding. The house is super cozy with two queen size beds, and a nice size kitchen and eating area. The living room and patio area are really nice to stretch out and relax with family. The backyard is fenced and perfect for a pet, and the hot tub in the backyard is a great way to relax and unwind after a busy day at the beach. There are no TV's in the house, although there is wifi if you want to connect to TV/streaming through your devices. But I have to say (even though we had a 10 year old) it was quite liberating to not be attached to a TV. It allowed for the family to spend more quality time together and really detach from the day to day routine. Within walking distance is a Dollar General for your basic supplies, and the Publix, Dollar Tree, and several restaurants and other shops are a 3 minute drive away. Ormond Beach and all of the retail/restaurants are less than a 10 minute drive away. And if you want to go to Daytona it's about a 20 minute drive south. Phyllis is a terrific host. We touched based with her almost daily as she's always around and making sure her properties are all top notch. She was super accessible and helpful (if we needed something she was quick to guide us in the right direction or help supply us with what we needed). There was one day where I had a bit of a snafu, and she even helped me figure out how to get to an urgent care to get myself squared away. She was great with my family and my daughter; truly enjoyed working with her! This stay was terrific (and I suspect any stay in a house managed by Phyllis will be terrific). Highly highly recommend!

Location was excellent. Quick walk to beach. Clean and comfortable. Very accommodating and would highly recommend!

Quaint property perfect for the stress free getaway. Just a few steps to enjoy sunrise every morning and a few steps to the river to enjoy sunsets. Friendly atmosphere and pet friendly. Phylis the owner has done a fabalous job in creating the perfect home to relax and get away from it all and enjoy the beach experience. The hot tub was a plus to relax and unwind at night. Highly recommend!

Great little beach cottage. Was perfect for our stay, yard was wonderful for the dogs. Location was fantastic. Walking distance to beach and a nice park. Close to grocery store and restaurants. Nice peaceful neighborhood.

We so enjoyed our stay at Mermaid House! The cleanliness, splashes of color, proximity to the beach (and oh, that hot tub), were instantly inviting. Ours was a short stay whilst traveling further south, but it was so worth it. Big fenced backyard worked well for our furry family member. There is also an off-leash park a mile or so north of the house that is nice. Walks or short drives offered plenty of opportunities for food and drink. The beach was 2 blocks (or less) away on a straight walk out of the neighborhood. So, if you're looking for a little peace and quiet in a super clean and comfortable house (with a fantastic hot tub and TV d

The house was just as advertised, super close to the beach. Nice “beachy” feel throughout. It was the perfect size for my husband and I and our fur baby. Phyllis was great at accommodating us with our check in date and letting us extend our stay. I also just want to say how much I appreciate the fact that she does allow dogs. It’s VERY hard to find a nice house with a fenced in yard that will allow a dog over 10lbs. My dog loved going for walks along the main strip everyday and loved to try to chase the squirrels in the backyard. Having a hot tub is also a major perk. Publix is less than a mile away for everything you need. I would recommend Phyllis to anyone as she was wonderful to work with. Thank you for a great stay!!

Very charming house with awesome proximity to the beach. The host was fantastic and very responsive. The beds were super comfortable and the hot tub was perfect! Overall, it was a nice place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay very much. Great location just a short walk from the beach. Got a great deal renting some boogie boards from Bill at the rental shop at the end of the same street. Got up and watched the sunrise from the beachside park as well.

Cozy and a short walking distance to the beach. Property manager responded everytime we had a question.

Phyllis was an attentive host and made sure we had everything we needed for a family beach get away. We travel with our 3 big dogs and they were super happy with the fenced in yard and nice cool floors. Thanks!

Our experience with this property was stellar. Fence then backyard which allowed us to bring our dogs, screened in patio with a jacuzzi and a 5-minute walk to the beach. Close by shopping and restaurants as well. I definitely recommend staying here. I definitely will book again.

My husband and I and our three boys stayed at this wonderful property just a walk to the beach.

The Mermaid House is Fantastic! 9 days of relaxing and doing whatever we wanted. The beach is within walking distance for great sunrises and the river is within walking distance for great sunsets. We spent most of our time relaxing in the house watching movies (we brought our own tv) or hanging out in the hot tub. Thank You So Much!

We decided we needed a vacation, we never took a honeymoon and my wife’s father passed away after living with us for 8 months. This was perfect for us since we have 2 dogs, the house has a fenced in backyard. The host was awesome we got in earlier then plan and asked if could get in earlier and she made that happen, that is a big thing for us since we had our dogs and it was very warm out, and we were exhausted from the drive. She checked in and seen if we needed anything almost everyday. I would Recommend this property. The house was neat and tidy, yes there is no TV but there is things to do other then that so it was not a bother to us. We will definitely be going back if allowed in the future.

This was my first VRBO experience and while there were a few hiccups, both VRBO and the owner were prompt with their help. The house was just as advertised. Walking distance up to the beach and a close drive to Publix. I had my two dogs with me and they loved running around the backyard and there is a large park just down the road with a traile and large off leash dog areas. I would definitely recommend the Mermaid house and would book this house again!!! Thank you Phyllis for all your help and for such a great little house!

This property is a perfect beach escape! Lots of fun things to do locally. Beach 5 minute walk. The host was super helpful and accommodating. Neighbors were very friendly.

My husband and I enjoyed our spring break getaway with our 2 dogs. The inside and outside fully fenced in yard had plenty of space for our 2 big fur babies to explore. We loved that we could walk to the beach and relax in the hot tub everyday. Phyillis was very quick to respond with any questions we had. We couldn't have asked for more! We would definitely stay here again!

Our stay on the property is just what we needed to have some much needed rest and relaxation. The mermaid house is great if you have any privacy, need access to a beach, need some spa and hot tub therapy, and want to see more of Ormond Beach. Phyllis was attentive and responsive and we loved our stay.

Our stay was out of this world perfect. The neighborhood was quite the home was so clean and organized . Our host had everything at the house we would have ever wanted or needed. Beds were comfy, amazing time . Host was out of this world accommodating as well. Can’t wait to come back. Anybody planning a trip down should defiantly use this home you will not regret it.

Well equipped, excellent neighborhood and location. Refreshing pause from TV with a great hot tub.

This was a much needed vacation, and I was so glad I chose this rental! It was so cozy and cute. Loved the secluded feeling of the neighborhood and beach, but loved that there were plenty of places conveniently near by to do fun things. Lots of good restaurants close by as well. Phyllis was a sweet and attentive hostess. Def 10/10 recommended!

This property was very clean, nicely furnished, and I loved the decor / mermaid theme. Easy walking distance to the beach, a few parks, and some other local places. SUPER dog friendly with a great little fenced backyard. The hot tub is a nice little addition. If I'm ever in the area, I'd definitely stay again. Nice little beachside retreat!

nice place to stay in Ormond-by-the-Sea, short walk to the beach. super cute and up to date

This property is quaint and quite. While it is an older property it has been flipped into the cutest getaway! It’s less than a five minute walk to the beach and just down the street from the dock for sunrise & sunset. We loved our stay, Phyllis is great!

This property and neighborhood was so quiet And we had tons of privacy! I absolutely love the decor and attention to detail that was included to make this place very comfortable to stay in. The beach is a 5 min walk with bathroom/shower access. Publix is a 2 min drive which is extremely convenient too. Highly recommend staying here if you are considering it! The property manager was more than helpful with local info and was able to quickly answer all of my questions if I wasn’t sure about something! The home is so lovely. I wish I could add more stars!

Very cozy, love the location and Phyllis is wonderful! We will be back very soon to see the sunset on the intercoastal.