121 LAURIE DRIVE
ORMOND BEACH, FL 32176
About this home
Welcome to the Little Mermaid House — a sweet, character-filled beach bungalow that captures the easy, unhurried spirit of old Florida. Nestled on a quiet street in the peaceful coastal community of Ormond-by-the-Sea, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the rare combination of true walk-to-beach living and a relaxed, simpler pace of life. Location highlights you’ll love: • Only about 350 steps to the beach • At the end of Laurie Drive sits a small public park with showers, restrooms, and steps that take you right down to the sand • Quiet residential street with that classic, low-key Ormond-by-the-Sea feel — the kind of place that still feels like Florida used to This is the same property long known and loved on Vrbo as the Little Mermaid House. It has a proven track record as a popular pet-friendly monthly vacation rental. Key features: • Fully fenced yard — ideal for pets and privacy • Solid surface floors throughout (easy to maintain with beach living) • Private patio with hot tub • Driveway, carport, plus an additional parking pad by the street • Fully equipped kitchen and comfortable living space • Two bedrooms, each with a queen bed • All furnishings negotiable Whether you’re looking for a personal getaway, a second home, or a strong income-producing monthly vacation rental, the Little Mermaid House delivers location, charm, and practical lifestyle features in one package.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 884 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Window Treatments
- Appliances
- Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 5,500 sqft (0.13 ac)
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Block
- Exterior
- Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Private Yard
Parking
- Carport
- 1 space
Financial
- Annual tax
- $4,201 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $429/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1955
- Subdivision
- ROBERTA HEIGHTS SEC 02
- County
- Volusia
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- Today
- MLS #
- MFR801200273
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Phyllis Kent · PHYLLIS KENT REAL ESTATE LLC
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 17 comparable sales within 3 miles of ORMOND BEACH, FL. priced under RENA ValiQ.
Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $2,017/mo
- Property tax
- $284/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
Tax, insurance and HOA are editable estimates with Florida-typical defaults — Florida homeowners insurance in particular varies widely by location and elevation. Confirm exact figures with a lender and insurer.
Price historySample data
Reference timeline for $379,000. Live MLS history swaps in with the Stellar feed.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | Listing updated | $379,000 | — |
| 2026-04 | Price changed | $379,000 | −$15,160 |
| 2026-01 | Listed | $394,160 | — |
NeighbourhoodSample data
Reference scores for ORMOND BEACH, FL. Schools, mobility and amenities feed live data once the dedicated provider connection lands.
Location
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