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'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Interior
Beach nearby
TV
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 679 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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 Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach!

Take leisure to the next level on your upcoming coastal retreat to 'The Blue Crab Cottage,' a traditional bungalow-style vacation rental home. This Colonial Beach cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and is perfect for friends or family. Situated just 3 blocks from the beach and 4 blocks from the downtown area, this pristine abode provides convenient access to everything that Virginia's alluring Chesapeake Bay region has to offer including tours, restaurants, museums, and more!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Family Friendly | Dogs Welcome w/ Fee (2 Dogs Max) | Walk to the Beach | Free WiFi

Designed with family trips and beach retreats in mind, this single-story Colonial Beach residence offers everything you need for a memorable trip to the Virginia coast!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds

STEP OUTSIDE: Front yard w/ 4 Adirondack chairs, fenced-in backyard w/ picnic table
INTERIOR LIVING: Beach-themed furnishings, dining table, 2 Smart TVs, sunroom w/ outdoor seating
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker, dishware & silverware
GENERAL: Central heating & A/C, in-unit laundry machines, linens & towels provided
FAQ: Stairs required for access
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

SOAK UP THE SUN: Colonial Beach (walking distance), South Colonial Beach (1.0 mile), Dahlgren Wayside Park (16.7 miles), Fossil Beach (16.9 miles), Shark Tooth Beach (21.3 miles)
EXPLORE NATURE: Voorhees Nature Preserve (10.7 miles), Allens Fresh Natural Area (23.8 miles), Alexander Berger Memorial Sanctuary (30.5 miles), Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve (40.4 miles)
GOLF THE DAY AWAY: Cameron Hills Golf Club (10.8 miles), Swan Point Golf Course (30.9 miles), Wicomico Shores Golf Course (31.5 miles), Lee's Hill Golf Club (37.1 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Colonial Beach Historical Society (0.4 miles), Colonial Beach Yacht Center (1.2 miles), James Monroe Birthplace (2.5 miles), George Washington Birthplace National Monument (11.8 miles)
AIRPORTS: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (63.6 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Dog friendly w/ $125 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max, no cats allowed)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Quiet hours are in effect after 11:00 PM

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 850 sq ft (79 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

The Blue Crab Cottage' 3 Blocks to Beach!
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'the Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! Cottage
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About the neighborhood

Map
Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 5 min walk
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 7 min walk
  • Bayside Marina - 7 min walk
  • James Monroe Birthplace - 5 min drive
  • Monrovia - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain John's Crab House - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Bobby K's Roadside Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Colonial Beach, Colonial Beach Historical Society, and Bayside Marina. Potomac River and James Monroe Birthplace are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiffany
Love love this place! Clean and close to everything. We had a great time. I think I stayed there more than going out 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Getaway
Have to say my stay was great the house was well kept and clean. Nice neighborhood and neighbors 🙂 Just an adorable clean place to stay located in the middle of many things to see and do! We will be renting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
We had a great weekend staying here. It was clean and beautiful. The location was great to walk to the beach and to the restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seraphina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a couple
Nice and perfect for a couple. Not too much and not too little.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute beach cottage
We enjoyed our stay at this property. Clean and neat house. Simple check in procedure. Easy walk to beach area and harbor. Nice fenced yard for dogs or kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding
Loved the quaint cottage. Close to beach and easy access to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jami

Great location
We had a great time! The house was perfect for our family. Would recommend and stay again if they’ll have us.

10/10 Excellent

CeeCee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
It was a nice gettaway from the hustle and bustle. Very friendly and quiet neighborhood with plenty of small eateries and shops to keep us busy :) beach was very close and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Great stay
Very positive people to rent from. Everything was set for us when we came in the door Thursday. House was clean and in good order. Everything worked. We would rent here again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
We had a great time at the cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Stay was good. Neighbors not so much
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
We were there to visit our sailor. Great beach location and very relaxing. Accommodations were nice and just what we needed for a few days to unwind and have family time. Beautiful weather while we were there. Would go again and stay at the Blue Crab Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute cottage
Very clean. Easy check-in. Just a short walk to the beach. Convenient to restaurants and grocery store. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
The Blue Crab Cottage fit our needs perfectly. The location is convenient to everything and there is a great outdoor space to just hang out and unwind or play. The listing is very accurate, check in and check out are effortless and overall couldn’t be more convenient. We had no issues and never contacted or were contacted by anyone. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage near the beach
My husband and I had a lovely stay here for a weekend getaway. It is within easy walking distance of a local brewery that has live musiv Friday and Saturday evenings. Also a short walk to the beach. I would recommend this home for a couple or small family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug M., Purcellville, VA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice holiday stay
The Blue Crab Cottage was the ideal fit for our group, not too small, not too big, nice and cozy, just right. Fenced in yard for our two dogs worked out great. We always love the holiday decorations down on the Town common area/square in front of Hunan Diner when we visit around Christmas, especially the large manger scene.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Cottage in a Great Little Town
This was our third stay at the Blue Crab Cottage. We love the new look. We picked Blue Crab because we can walk to so many different places. This visit we never even took the car out- just walked to restaurants, stores and the beach. We love walking to the beach for sunrise and later, walking to the bay for sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get-Away Value
Relaxing stay, in a well-appointed, well-equipped, comfortable cottage in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the beach. Rental access and instructions were thorough, accurate and easy to follow, and the property owner/contact was responsive and courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Cozy Cottage
We are from the Philly area and were looking for an alternative to the busy NJ and MD oceanfronts. Colonial Beach and Blue Crab Cottage did not disappoint. Clean, quaint and within a golf cart ride of good restaurants, the beach and marinas, we enjoyed our quiet getaway! The house was just what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and beautiful cozy home. Very clean.
Excellent! We will be back. Cozy, clean and great location. Very well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends trip
GORGEOUS BOUTIQUE FEEL. Great location, fabulous property. Plan to return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Erin

Weekend Getaway
We really enjoyed the cottage! It was clean and had all that was needed for a brief weekend getaway. The only downside was the dog next door barking every night around 12-2am. This is the only reason for the 4 stars. Nothing the owner could do! Loved Colonial beach despite the rain :-)We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Relaxation!
My very first vacation rental last year totally soured me on this type of situation. The Blue Crab Cottage has restored my faith! It was absolutely lovely. Quiet, clean, close to the beach, restaurants and grocery. I have already raved to my friends and hope to visit again. Thank you Bruce and Michelle for allowing us into your home!

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
Very cute cottage updated with amazing seaside decor! The pictures on the internet made it look larger than it was but we enjoyed it anyway. Our dog really enjoyed the fenced-in yard. Very helpful information about the area in the notebook for first time visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach weekend with the family
This adorable rental was perfect for our family to enjoy an extended weekend at the beach. Close to everything. The kitchen was well stocked and ready to prepare meals. Loved the lights in the backyard and the care package welcome note were a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022