The Mermaids’ Porch Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Location Excellent location — 10 attractions within walking distance

About

The Mermaids’ Porch Bed & Breakfast is a bed & breakfast to stay in Portsmouth. The bed & breakfast is close to Needle Beach and Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, about 1.5 km from MacArthur Square, about 0.3 km from Needle Beach. Within a short walk you'll find 11 places to eat.

Location

What's nearby

Needle Beach0.3 km
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center0.3 km
Hill House Museum0.3 km
Spanish American War 1898-19020.4 km
Archway0.4 km
Children's Museum of Virginia0.5 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 11 places to eat💊 2 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) — 11.0 km → all hotels near NGU
Nearest station: MacArthur Square — 1.5 km
Nearest beach: Needle Beach — 0.3 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 23.3 °C in October (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-10-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink