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Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Centrally located in the heart of town, Crab Shack offers a relaxing retreat with a spacious patio and screened-in crab shack perfect for outdoor living. Stroll just blocks to shops, restaurants, breweries, and the beachfront where you can take in expansive water views.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place all used towels on the bathroom floors. No need to strip the beds, our cleaning crews will handle that for you. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Bayside Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colonial Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maryland International Raceway - 44 min drive - 57.3 km
  • University of Mary Washington - 53 min drive - 65.2 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Drift Seafood & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Muse Pizzeria & Arcade - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 located?

Located in the heart of Colonial Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Colonial Beach Historical Society and Bayside Marina. Colonial Beach and Potomac River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay. Was disappointed that there are no closets to hang clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CB

The crab shack was very clean and very comfortable. The house had everything you would need and the location was perfect. I highly recommend the crab shack for anyone looking for a nice place to stay at the Beach. We will definitely be back to the crab shack in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Gataway

The house was clean, neat and very stocked We totally had a great time. We will definitely be booking again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than the pictures!

Have stayed at numerous VRBO properties over the past several years. This has got to be one of our favorites. The house itself is amazing, and although we did not bring crabs back the house, the “crab shack” would be a great place to enjoy them. Close to everything, walking distance to food and entertainment. Just a great all around place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfull Home

House was great, had everything you needed. It was clean and bright. Just a short walk to the beach and dinning. Everything was within a 3 mile diamiater, grocery store , etc. Would definetly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The crab shack is perfect

This was our second time staying at the crab shack in Colonial Beach, and this is was the second time we have had a perfect stay. The house has such a family friendly layout and is super comfortable. It is close to the beach and main town area, a playground, the grocery store. The host Dan is responsive when needed (although we didn’t really need, because everything was great!). Highly recommend. We are already planning next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

The town, the cottage, and the surroundings all exceed our expectations. I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chosen Family Getaway!!

"Dan is The Man!"... We had a wonderful time at "The Crab Shack"! It is spacious, beautifully decorated and Dan's accommodations of our "special" requests made it even better.The house is close to all of the Colonial Beach Offerings and made it our smoothest getaway to CB EVERRRRRR!!!THANK YOU, DAN!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and stay

This property was great! My family was very happy with the location in relation to the beach, gym, and a basketball court. They are already talking about coming back to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, great location

I can’t say enough good things about the Crab Shack! It was perfect, the house has a great layout and is beautiful. The location is perfect, close to the beach and an excellent mexican food restaurant. The actual crab shack is adorable, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl’s weekend

Lovely cottage. Everything went perfectly. I would love to stay there again in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very cute and clean house. We greatly enjoyed our stay. Convenient to local beaches and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ann R.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025