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The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️

Waterfront vacation home with private pool and kitchenette

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
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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! There is a private pool on the premises that is only used by the owners. Please do not disturb them or their guests. The lake is for your enjoyment. The dock is shared and the fire pit area and seating is for you only. Property management is by offsite manager not owners on site. Owners are friendly and social but do not manage guest requests. We are 10 minutes from downtown Norfolk and all of its attractions. We are about 20 minutes to Norfolk Naval Base and about 25 minutes to Virginia Beach. The area is full of amazing sites and attractions including the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Museums and some of the best restaurants. A car is necessary to get around the area. Automatic gate is controlled by a remote in the room and will be left open only when check in time is scheduled and at check out.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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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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

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
Onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 neighborhood

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VA, Portsmouth

What's nearby

  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • LeMans Karting - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 23 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 30 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Sandbridge Beach - 34 min drive - 50.0 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 11 min drive
  • Ft Norfolk-Medical Center Station - 11 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

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

Onsite 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 🧜‍♀️?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Rivers Casino Portsmouth and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chesapeake Square Mall and Portsmouth City Park. Deep Creek Plaza Shopping Center and Western Branch Park Dog Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Mermaids Lair 🧜‍♀️ Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Purposeful E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allasyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025