Welcome to the Salty Mermaid
About this house rental
Nestled in Surfside Beach, this attractive house for $686 per night is a great option for your next break. Come enjoy the Salty Mermaid! Ocean Lakes Family Campground 7 Bedroom 3 bath stilted beach house one minute walk from the beach. 4 King Beds 2 Queen Beds 1 twin over Full Bunk 3 Full Baths with Tub/Shower Combo Outdoor Shower WIFI is free of charge New Washer/Dryer Main level Granite Countertops throughout This house has been remodeled and updated with new paint and decor. Fully equipped Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances Under-house TV sitting area along with a gas grill. Must be 25 to rent the property Ocean lakes parking fee of $12/day is not included. $250 CLEANING FEE INCLUDED IN BOOKING $250 LINENS FEE REQUIRED $59 REFUNDABLE INSURANCE DEPOSIT REQUIRED NOTE: We appreciate your reviews for 2023; listened to your feedback and have changed both cleaning services and maintenance services going forward from September 2023 for a better and more enjoyable experience for our renters.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Surfside Beach, SC
Reviews
4.4/5.0
Excellent(22 Reviews)
5.0
We celebrated my mom beating breast cancer over Thanksgiving. The house was terrific, clean and everything we needed to prepare meals. Thanks, Kevin, for everything.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. The house had more than enough room to accommodate our group (4 adults, 2 babies, 3 toddlers, 2 kids, and 3 teenagers). Everything was as described and pictured. Love the fact the the pots and pans were large to accommodate large groups that was a nice surprise! Over all 10/10 would stay again! The host was very accommodating to letting us check in really early and very responsive to messages. We had 0 issues that have been previously mentioned in other reviews.
5.0
The house was big enough for a family trip
5.0
Had a wonderful time! The only issue was parking. We had our truck in overflow and it got a bad scratch. Busy weekend to celebrate Halloween. We parked three cars at house. We had golf carts to get around. Our Host was wonderful!
3.0
Loved the location and the amount of bedrooms at the property. The cleanliness was not up to par- found underwear and glasses in one bedroom and a pair of pants in another as well as the floor having dust bunnies and causing your feet to be black as soon as you walked on it. Would be MUCH better if the property was clean.
5.0
We loved this house! It is updated and the perfect size for a big family. The beds were comfortable and the house was very clean. Owner was responsive as well. House is within walking distance to the beach. We will definitely rent this house again. Very pleased with this stay!
4.0
Over all this home is nice. The streets are very tight to pass and to park for larger vehicles. The campground is wonderful. Kevin was very responsive.
4.0
House had enough bedrooms for the 11 of us. Close to beach- short walk.
Would have liked a table and chairs on deck or underneath the house for playing cards and games.
Kevin was quick to answer me and resolve any issues.
3.0
The pictures of the property are very accurate, small bedrooms and living room area. Nice kitchen. The house needs a deep cleaning and some maintenance. Our feet stayed black the entire trip due to the floors, the mattress pads had dirt or something on them, and we saw several cockroaches on the property during our stay. The maintenance problems included the following: the upstairs left bathroom vent leaks, the light switch in the upstairs right bathroom was very difficult to turn on, the front glass door slams (has no catch to it), the top deck has several loose boards, and the bottom deck railing was very loose. The steps seem dry rotted, one broke off during our stay (which we let the owner know about). The outdoor seating area was very nice, included a TV.
Overall, our stay was nice. Very quick walk to the ocean, and Ocean Lakes is a nice family friendly campground. The young children had a good time at the campgrounds little water park. Owner did allow us to check in early due to the house being cleaned already, and responded to all emails in a timely manner.
5.0
Plenty of space for our family. Comfortable. Would stay again .
3.0
House was ok. Really needed a better cleaning . Owner took several days to respond
3.0
The house is spacious & had plenty of room. Close proximity to the beach. Decorated nicely, but desperately needs a deep cleaning & some maintenance. I made the owner aware of following concerns. He replied quickly that he’d reach out to his cleaning company, but I did not hear anything else from him.
Maintenance concerns:
The railing gives & is dangerous. I do not allow my kids on deck by themselves. It’s unfortunate to be on vacation & not enjoy the outdoor space.
Vent in upstairs bathroom is dripping, hopefully just condensation (maybe air unit coils need maintenanced/cleaned)
Glass door slams shut, does not catch to close more slowly.
Handle slips off glass door easily.
Upstairs shower on right wouldn’t drain so we couldn’t use that shower. Some of us showered in outdoor cause it’s tough only having 2 usable showers.
Trundle bed does not pull out, so house sleeps 15.
Cleanliness issues:
Floors are filthy, after being here for 30-45min, the bottom of kids feet are black.
Underneath the Trundle is full of sand & mattress appears stained/dirty.
Mattress pads on beds had lose debris, crumbs or something on them.
Bedside tables needed to be wiped down.
(From what I gather you must manage the property from afar, & you’re paying for a cleaning service & charging guests for assumed services & the company is not providing that service)
There was no broom or mop in the house, so we bought our own. There was however a vacuum & leaf blower.
5.0
Super clean and just as pictured. Perfect layout for multiple families vacationing together. Will definitely stay again!
5.0
Love Ocean Lakes Family Campground
2.0
The home has cockroaches! On Day 2, I texted the owner info. with pictures of the roaches and did not receive a response; therefore he must have already known.
The pictures displayed of the house reflects nice decks; however they are very small and the banisters were not secured tightly. I was scared to let me small children on the decks.
I will never rent from this owner again!!!
5.0
Great place for family. Was exactly as described. Comfortable home. Central to everything -super close to the beach. Perfect for all ages. Will definitely rent again
4.0
Was nice and quite, relaxing place to stay inside the park. With a nice short walk to the ocean for morning sunrises and beach fun. Just what we were looking for.
5.0
Stayed the weekend for a dance competition. House was clean and in great shape. Enjoyed the stay. Very very tight parking under the house but made it work. King beds were very comfortable.
5.0
This property was exactly as listed. Great communication with property manager. Sent me online checking information that went without a hitch, even got to check in early. Got my parking passes online which streamlined the process. The only compliant I had at all was two bedrooms had dirty bedcovers and comforters but we had brought our own anyway do we just did not use. And the baseboards could have used a good wipe down. Otherwise this property was awesome!
4.0
Wonderful thanksgiving family trip; 14 of us and this was the perfect accommodations! Living and dining areas were big enough and we were walking distance from the beach!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Surfside Beach?
The average price for a rental in Surfside Beach is $277 per night. This rental is $409 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Welcome to the Salty Mermaid. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Welcome to the Salty Mermaid. Enjoy the water!
Is Welcome to the Salty Mermaid pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Welcome to the Salty Mermaid?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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