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The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchenette

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils - The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ (Portsmouth)

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Chrystal Lake Guest House, situated on a beautiful property, offers a serene retreat with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the lake's tranquil beauty. Enjoy the kitchenette, sitting area, and comfortable full-size bed in this cozy guest house. Take advantage of the dock for fishing or launch your kayak to explore the lake. Unwind by the fire pit area and seating reserved exclusively for guests.

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 20 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️

This guest house is on the property of a beautiful home on Chrystal Lake. The views are stunning from the floor to ceiling windows. This guest house features a kitchenette with microwave fridge and coffee maker. Sitting area, table and full size bed. The bath features an amazing rain head shower in custom ocean feel corner. The property features a dock for fishing, beautiful patio to enjoy the lake views. Bring your kayak and explore!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Private pool

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchenette

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer

Living spaces

Living room
Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

Firepit
Patio

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the waterfront

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 1 square foot

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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Washing machine
Dryer
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includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

29 Dec - 30 Dec

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

611865

About the area

Portsmouth, VA

What's nearby

Rivers Casino Portsmouth - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
LeMans Karting - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Old Dominion University - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
Naval Station Norfolk - 23 min drive - 27.8 km
Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 30 min drive - 46.1 km

Getting around

Norfolk Station - 11 min drive
Ft Norfolk-Medical Center Station - 11 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Rick's Frozen Custard - ‬5 min drive
‪Cook Out - ‬4 min drive
‪Skrimp Shack - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Rivers Casino Portsmouth and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chesapeake Square Mall and Portsmouth City Park. Cinemark Chesapeake Square and Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Randy

23 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Loved this his quaint cottage on the lake. very relaxing. There is a full size bed. Would have preferred a queen size. Close to casino and things to do in Norfolk.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah O.

20 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Very cute room. View of lake is lovely. A tad awkward with the house full of renters being so close. Also highway noise a bummer. Bed wasn't very comfortable. Nice play for the nightly cost.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy C.

15 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini trip

Nice waterfront spot, bed was comfy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

12 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Mermaid’s Lair

What an incredible lil gem of a stay. This place is perfect for 1-2 person short stay. The views are incredible and the place was clean and welcoming - the bed was so comfortable! It is a small space but the design is just perfect. Quiet, safe area and I will definitely be back. Only suggestion would be to add a hair dryer.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

4 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Mermaid’s Lair

Great cozy place for two. Beautiful view of Crystal Lake and very convenient to Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. We highly recommend Sojourn to book your next trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kristal M.

29 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Trip

The property was very clean and had a great view. However parking was a disaster and the people staying in the house did not respect our parking space. We ended up being late to a meeting because they had us blocked in and we could not get anyone out to move the car.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette C.

9 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend

This location is great for a couple that wants to get away for a quiet weekend. The views of the lake were awesome! We didn’t get to use the fire pit because it was raining. Contact with the host was outstanding. All responses were within 5 minutes of us reaching out.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

15 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On lakeside

Loved it. Highest rating absolutely. Will book again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Larry C.

24 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Some shortcomings

The interior of the property was clean. However, there were several shortcomings. The tables were small and unstable. The bathroom was very small with no place to place toiletries or hang clothing/towels. We had only two bath towels for four days stay. The small table and chairs on the porch were broken and unsafe. The sidewalk/steps were poorly lit. In fact, while retrieving an item from the car after dark, I fell. I had a skinned knuckle and a twisted ankle. I could have been hurt much worse.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024