The Vintage Mermaid Cottage has many PIRATE PLANS for you - from staying in, to venturing out, we’ve got your entire group covered with options for time well spent by the sea!
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![Cornhole Games]()
Gather the crew & your Cornhole Tournament can begin!
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![Corolla Adventure Park]()
Corolla Adventure Park - fun within minutes of cottage
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![JOCKEY"S RIDGE]()
Jockey's Ridge: climb the dunes or use NEW ADA fBOARDWALK - Concert Series
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![Select one of our curated titles and settle in for a good read!]()
Vintage Titles & Nautical themed reads
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![Drive-on beaches within minutes]()
Air down the tires, load the gear and spend the day on the beach with the Wild Ponies of Corolla. Be sure to get your day pass online and hit the air down station at the public park in historic village on the way!
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![Surf fish]()
Surf fishing at the end of he street
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![Corolla Wild Ponies]()
Take a Wild Pony Tour to see the famous wild ponies - maybe you will catch the newest babies up close!
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![Shelling in off-season]()
Shelling is excellent - on foot or by boat
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![Beach finds]()
Sea Creatures wait to play - just four houses away
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![Turtle Nest Watch Party]()
ALL THINGS TURTLE! Many turtles come ashore on our beaches to lay eggs & our communities keep them safe with roped off signs. Keep an eye on Facebook for watch parties and videos of all recent activities!
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![Coffee & Sunrise]()
Get up early, brew some coffee, and catch an amazing sunrise. Be half hour early to see the deepest color changes!
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![Pirate's Puzzle Corner]()
A puzzle keeps the whole crew collaborating - who will fit in the last piece?
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![VIntage Mermaid Postcards]()
Vintage Mermaid Postcards pre stamped to color & send to landlocked loved ones!
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![Vintage Mermaid Scrapbook 2026]()
Your VMC Memory Book is in your welcome bag - preserve your memories and we will save one for you next year - reserve your favorite week early!
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![ZOX Bands]()
Outfit your crew with interactive ZOX bands from LOVE OBX shop in Duck to receive daily messages through your phone
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![Mermaid Fare]()
Calling all PIRATES & MERMAIDS to the Galley - cook up something wonderful together!
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![Walk to restaurants & shops at TimBuckII]()
Walk to TimBuck2 Shopping
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![Treasure Chest]()
Treasure & Toys for hours of fun wherever the day takes you
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![Bluetooth Record Player]()
Vintage Style Record Player with Bluetooth - bring your own albums or enjoy one of ours!
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![Cottage is stocked with lots of Beach Music]()
Retro Vinyl Beach Music Collection
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![Hello There phone]()
Stop scrolling and turn on the charm of the HELLO THERE Cottage phone! Easy directions & quick connect fuel family fun in an old-school way!
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![PIckleball]()
Walk to pickle ball, tennis, community pool
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![Community Pool]()
Community Pool, changing room, & gazebo
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![Community Pond]()
Visit the pond to meet the resident turtles, herons, and egrets
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![Duck Donuts]()
Sharkweek donuts - nothing like them. Da-duh, Da-duh, Da-duh… a must while visiting. Grab your favorite and take a walk on their boardwalk, take in the views of the sound, but be sure to get more that one. The lines are long and there are endless flavors for every member of your family. Napkins, get lots of napkins.
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![Rent a charter boat]()
Sharkweek: rent a charter boat
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![SeaGreen Gallery in Duck]()
Check out local shops, bring home treasures from SeaGreen Gallery in Duck
Things to do around COROLLA
The cottage has lots of pirate plans for you, but if you are venturing out, be sure to check the Northern Outer Banks site to catch local happenings throughout the year - a treasure chest of info sure to help map out your visit!
