4 Blocks to Ocean: Water-View Surfside Beach Home!

Reviews

• Great location- just the right size

  5/5

  Property was clean and convenient. The owner let us have an early check-in and she was very responsive with answers to all my questions.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Probably would not stay again

  3/5

  The photos show a bunk bed and there was not one which was fine because there was a trundle bed but then we noticed cameras placed INSIDE the house facing the outside but you do not see that in the photos and two of the cameras are in the bedrooms, again facing outside but would allow host to hear everything inside. We noticed a few times that the light on cameras were red indicating that someone was watching as we sat outside. Sometimes it was blue but mostly red. She messaged me asking to move trashcan to curb and i said we would. A while later we noticed the camera was red and then two mins later she asked me to move the trash again so I’m assuming she got on the cameras again. There is also a bright light on them in the evenings so my child covered it because she couldn’t sleep and the camera in kitchen had blinds in the way of it on our last night. The host messaged me first thing in the morning to fix the cameras, again indicating she was on them. Now i can understand having cameras but having them placed outside! Not inside the home and not watching them constantly. It made us extremely uncomfortable!! The kitchen is also missing items like baking sheets, measuring cups, scissors and the pans that are there are not great at all, kind of warped.

  Other than all that, the house good. We had no issues with the home itself just the feeling of my family being uncomfortable with the cameras and it not being disclosed in the listing we would not stay here again!

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner:
  "Hi Sarah, thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear parts of your stay felt uncomfortable. We had friendly communication about your late checkout, grill use, and closet damage, so I was surprised these concerns weren’t shared during your visit. I encourage guests to reach out so I can clarify or correct issues in real time.
  
  To clarify, cameras are inside but face only the outside entry points. Audio is disabled, and motion detection is set to monitor outside movement only. Their purpose is strictly exterior security, and this is noted in the listing. I sent a trash reminder Sunday morning and again that evening, simply as a precaution before your Monday late checkout — never to intrude.
  
  We appreciate your feedback on the kitchen supplies and will update accordingly. While I’m glad you found the home itself comfortable, I truly wish we had the chance to address your concerns during your stay. I hope this response helps clarify things and that you’ll consider staying at Mermaid Cove again."

• Relaxing getaway

  5/5

  My family and I loved every minute here. It was one of the best mini getaways we've had. It had everything we were hoping for with the convenience of having the beach and shops nearby. The owner was extremely helpful and informative with providing spots to visit, etc. We will be back the next time we need a little getaway.

• Great stay!!!

  5/5

  My family and I stayed at the Mermaid Cove and had a great stay! All the accommodations that need were close by. From convenient store to family restaurant and was all with in 2 miles. The beach was is walking distance from the beach house. The beach house had everything you need. It was very clean and refreshing. It was very quaint and fit our family of six perfectly. I would definitely be coming back! Thank to the owners for helping create a memorable stay!

• Perfect beach house

  5/5

  Had everything you could possibly need for a beach vacation. Close to beach and great customer service from property manager

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo